Looking for a detailed cost comparison between Ipsy Glam Bag Plus and BoxyCharm to see which beauty box saves me more money on skincare.
Fan-out diagram
Seed → topic clusters → sub-queries, per model.
Badge and edge weight = share of passes that produced the query. Hover a query for its intent and routing format.
Query classes
Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.
Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 34 queries are still being classified.
What the models actually searched
Each model answered the query with its own web search. These are the searches it ran, matched to the closest simulated query.
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Semantic map
Every query placed by meaning (EmbeddingGemma 2, 256-d). Shaded regions are topics, nearby points are near-paraphrases, and a circle's size is how often the query came back.
Queries
| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ipsy glam bag plus vs boxycharm cost comparison REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a direct price and value comparison between Ipsy Glam Bag Plus and BoxyCharm. | — | comparison_table | ipsy versus boxycharm comparison | 3x of 3 | |
which beauty subscription box has the best skincare value RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Discover overall value rankings for skincare-focused subscription boxes. | — | review_roundup | best skincare subscription boxes | 1x of 3 | |
is boxycharm cheaper than ipsy glam bag plus COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Determine definitively which of the two beauty boxes has the lower monthly subscription fee. | — | web_article | ipsy versus boxycharm comparison | 1x of 3 | |
which beauty subscription box is best for skincare RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is exploring which beauty boxes generally offer the best value specifically for skincare items. | — | review_roundup | best skincare subscription boxes | 1x of 3 | |
are subscription makeup boxes actually cheaper for skincare IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand the true economic value versus retail cost of items received in boxes. | — | web_article | beauty box value evaluation | 1x of 3 | |
best skincare beauty box for the money RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Discover alternative beauty boxes that focus heavily on skincare and offer high financial value. | — | review_roundup | best skincare subscription boxes | 1x of 3 | |
how much does ipsy glam bag plus cost per month 2023 IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user needs the exact current pricing details for the Ipsy Glam Bag Plus tier. | — | pricing_page | monthly subscription prices | 1x of 3 | |
ipsy glam bag plus price versus boxycharm price COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Compare the monthly and annual subscription fees of both services. | — | pricing_page | ipsy versus boxycharm comparison | 1x of 3 | |
how much do ipsy glam bag plus and boxycharm cost per month IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Get the exact baseline monthly pricing for both subscription boxes without extra marketing fluff. | — | pricing_page | monthly subscription prices | 1x of 3 | |
boxycharm subscription price and value breakdown IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to see the typical retail value versus the price paid for BoxyCharm boxes. | — | product_spec_sheet | boxycharm pricing and product quality | 1x of 3 | |
boxy charm brands list skincare products ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Identify the skincare brands typically featured in BoxyCharm boxes. | — | product_spec_sheet | beauty box value evaluation | 1x of 3 | |
ipsy boxycharm merger current subscription prices ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand how the recent merger of Ipsy and BoxyCharm affected current box tiers and pricing. | — | faq_page | ipsy and boxycharm merger changes | 1x of 3 | |
ipsy vs boxycharm skincare product quality and brands COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to compare the quality of skincare brands included in both subscription boxes. | — | web_article | ipsy versus boxycharm comparison | 1x of 3 | |
best subscription box for someone who only wants skincare PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find subscription boxes tailored strictly to skincare rather than general makeup. | — | buyers_guide | best skincare subscription boxes | 1x of 3 | |
how to maximize skincare value from subscription beauty boxes PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn strategies for getting the most expensive skincare items and best return on investment from beauty boxes. | — | how_to_steps | best skincare subscription boxes | 1x of 3 | |
best subscription boxes for skincare enthusiasts on a budget PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is looking for affordable subscription box options tailored to someone prioritizing skincare savings. | — | buyers_guide | best skincare subscription boxes | 1x of 3 | |
ipsy glam bag plus skincare item breakdown value REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | See the average retail value of skincare items in an Ipsy Glam Bag Plus. | — | review_roundup | ipsy glam bag product value | 1x of 3 | |
ipsy glam bag plus skincare product value breakdown RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | See the typical breakdown of skincare versus makeup items and their declared retail values in Ipsy. | — | product_spec_sheet | ipsy glam bag product value | 1x of 3 | |
ipsy boxycharm merger changes price 2023 ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user needs to know how the recent corporate merger between Ipsy and BoxyCharm affected subscription pricing and boxes. | — | press_release | ipsy and boxycharm merger changes | 1x of 3 | |
boxycharm monthly cost and skin care product quality RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Evaluate if the low cost of BoxyCharm compromises skincare product quality. | — | forum/qna | boxycharm pricing and product quality | 1x of 3 | |
boxycharm skincare items average retail value RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find out the average total retail worth of skincare products included in a standard BoxyCharm box. | — | web_article | boxycharm pricing and product quality | 1x of 3 | |
is boxycharm worth it for skincare products RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is seeking opinions on whether BoxyCharm delivers good financial and product value for skincare fans. | — | forum/qna | beauty box value evaluation | 1x of 3 | |
how to calculate value of ipsy glam bag plus IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn the methodology used to determine the claimed retail value of box items. | — | how_to_steps | ipsy glam bag product value | 1x of 3 | |
are beauty box skincare products worth it IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Evaluate whether subscribing to beauty boxes actually saves money compared to buying individual skincare items. | — | forum/qna | beauty box value evaluation | 1x of 3 | |
ipsy glam bag plus skincare items review REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to review what types of skincare items are typically featured in Ipsy Glam Bag Plus. | — | review_roundup | ipsy glam bag product value | 1x of 3 | |
ipsy vs boxycharm merger changes price COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand how the merger between Ipsy and BoxyCharm affected pricing and product offerings. | — | press_release | ipsy and boxycharm merger changes | 1x of 3 | |
ipsy boxycharm price increase history REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Check past and present pricing trends for both subscription boxes to anticipate future costs. | — | web_article | ipsy and boxycharm merger changes | 1x of 3 | |
calculate beauty box savings formula IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a method or tool to calculate the exact savings percentage of beauty boxes. | — | calculator/tool | calculating beauty box savings | 1x of 3 | |
top rated skincare subscription boxes 2026 ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find current top-rated skincare boxes to evaluate alternative options. | — | review_roundup | best skincare subscription boxes | 1x of 3 | |
calculate beauty box savings vs retail purchase RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find tools or methods to calculate the exact discount percentage received from beauty box subscriptions. | — | calculator/tool | calculating beauty box savings | 1x of 3 | |
top makeup and skincare subscription boxes compared ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to see how Ipsy and BoxyCharm stack up against other major beauty subscriptions like Birchbox or FabFitFun. | — | comparison_table | best skincare subscription boxes | 1x of 3 | |
how to cancel ipsy or boxycharm subscription RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know the cancellation process in case they want to switch between subscriptions. | — | how_to_steps | ipsy and boxycharm merger changes | 1x of 3 | |
are beauty box skincare samples worth the money PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Determine if beauty subscriptions provide financial savings for skincare enthusiasts. | — | faq_page | beauty box value evaluation | 1x of 3 | |
boxycharm premium vs ipsy boxybox comparison ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Compare the mid-to-high tier box offerings of both services following their structural updates. | — | comparison_table | ipsy versus boxycharm comparison | 1x of 3 |
Passes
Does another pass still surface new queries? A flattening curve means the fan-out has stabilised.
| Model | Pass | Target | Generated | Seconds | Tokens (in / out) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 1 | 12 | 12 | — | 929 / 1,526 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 2 | 12 | 12 | — | 929 / 1,374 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 3 | 12 | 12 | — | 929 / 1,465 |