Beauty subscriptions have lately been on the come up. Two subscriptions that have become very popular lately are Ipsy and Birchbox. Many YouTubers review the two similar-but-different boxes. While the boxes both get to you around the same time of the month and both cost $10 a month, the two boxes have different products inside to tailor to your beauty needs.

How are the two the same?

First off, when you sign up for the services, you are asked to complete a beauty survey on what is beneficial to you. After completing the survey, you have a long, annoying wait until your subscription arrives in the mail. The two both have a point system, in which you use the points towards full size goodies. The two services are both $10 a month, so it isn't like there is a price difference, but the boxes offer two different things.

How are they different?

Birchbox offers more face products, and Ipsy includes more makeup products. Birchbox is also known for having higher-end products. As well as having nicer products, it is really a sampling subscriptions. Often times, there are full size products in the glam bags, however it is rare to get a full size product in Birchbox. Another huge difference is within the points system. With Ipsy, the points go towards bonus items in your next months bag, and Birchbox points go towards buying full sized products that were in your box.

What is the better one, in my opinion?

I love both boxes very much, however for my personal preference, I choose Ipsy. I am leaning more towards the makeup aspect of things, which Birchbox doesn't offer too much. If you are more into makeup products, I would reccomend Ipsy. For those whom lean more towards face products or body products, Birchbox comes out on top.