Subscription Central (Spoilers, Unboxings, and More)

[ElleElleG]

Hi All! 

We are long overdue for an updated Subscription Sharing thread!  Whether it's BoxyCharm, Ipsy, or PopSugar we want to hear (and see) all about what you are subscribed to.

Interested in trading with other users?  Here are some things you need to know from @SydBristow and her trade threads:

Spoiler

IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with Sephora's terms of use, items cannot be listed "for sale" or even for trade for Sephora or other gift cards. Please do not list "prices" either (which implies selling), but you can list approximate trade value.

Because a number of fake items have been sent in trades, it is strongly advised you provide photos of your higher-end items, including the labeling (you may be asked for it anyway) and list WHERE you purchased the item from. Fakes are readily available from less reputable sellers and can contain toxins! It is important to everyone to know where their cosmetics come from.

Please also be aware that some makeup products cannot be sanitized - please use caution in your trades. When in doubt, ask the community, it's a great resource! Used items you may wish to avoid are mascara, liquid eyeliner, lip glosses, and cream products.

Acquiring Items
Please use discretion with whom you enter into trades with. There is a summarized list of trusted traders here: http://community.sephora.com/t5/Off-Topic/List-of-Successful-Traders-January-2015/td-p/1852954 Protect yourself in your trades, ask questions (such as where an item was purchased), ask for additional photos (to show level of usage and/or labeling to prove authenticity).
If you don’t feel 100% comfortable doing a trade because someone is new, you can request they send their items first.

Communication
Please use the private message system on Beauty Talk and/or tag the user you are trying to get in touch with. Communication is key! You can tell a lot about a trade by how the communication goes. If you will be unavailable for any periods of time, please be up front, and if there are any issues with shipping please be up front about that as well.

Delivery
Having tracking and insurance on shipments goes a long way to figuring out where an item might be. The USPS puts anticipated delivery dates and tracking numbers right on the receipt. If there is any issue with an item you have sent out, please follow up with the carrier.

SUCCESSFUL TRADE EXPERIENCES?
Consider providing your feedback on successful trades on this thread here: http://community.sephora.com/t5/Off-Topic/Successful-Trades-or-TSB-Experiences/td-p/1012387

**the previous thread can be found here: Subscription box photo sharing

[imbeautiful]

I keep getting bright and dark colors! I wish I got some nude and yes bullet style would rock! 

[ZombieMetroAnt]

Macy's Jan bag  

Like Ipsy, their bags are made just for them.  

[Tamara76]

I love this bag so much!  And the Clinique lippie is super cute!   Enjoy, @ZombieMetroAnt! ❤️

[ElleElleG]

Nice touch Macys!  

Thanks for sharing @ZombieMetroAnt 😘

[Zvezdochka]

It looks really good. I signed up to try them out but it looks like I gonna have to wait for over a month. Can you share your thoughts on the MK parfumé?

[ZombieMetroAnt]

@Zvezdochka, I haven't opened the vial yet but I found the notes online:

Fragrance Notes:
Top - Juicy raspberry, apricot nature print
Mid - Jasmine sambac
Base - Cashmere woods

[ElleElleG]

Upcoming BoxyCharm Spoiler

Anyone heard of this brand before? 

[Kim888]

I’ve never heard of it but I like lip scrubs a lot so I’m excited for that

[Samtian]

I've heard of it. But the avocado is a nope for me.

[CookieGirl1]

Wish we'd get a couple of Play! spoilers...

[CC3616]

@CookieGirl1 @ElleElleG MSA posted one today, glamglow super cleanse that was available as a promo recently.

[CookieGirl1]

@CC3616 Ah, thanka!

[ElleElleG]

@CookieGirl1 @Lazybeautybeast  They've cracked down on spoilers. Back when I was subscribed (last year) MSA or someone would have posted at least one spoiler by now, likely 2 or even 3 before they month they were supposed to be included. I want to say that around June or so that stopped all of a sudden. Things were super tight lipped and sneak peaks were withheld until after the payment period.  My guess is that those who weren't satisfied with spoilers would cancel before they were charged? 

[Lazybeautybeast]

I noticed that trend as well. I don't mind that they wait until after I'm charged I'd like more consistency on when they are released.

[Lazybeautybeast]

Agreed @CookieGirl1. I feel like Sephora has been very inconsistent lately about when they released them. In general, it is still early in the month compared to past month but They already created the thread for the January Spoilers.

[ElleElleG]

Did we know about this already?

Hard to recall what we already knew when there's been such a gap in spoiler releases. 

January BoxyCharm Spoiler

[GingerMelody]

This will be my first boxycharm box off of the waitlist!  I can't wait and can use this product.  Hope it does really work for all hair colors including redheads 🙂

[ElleElleG]

Yes, congrats @GingerMelody !!

[Lazybeautybeast]

Congrats on getting off the waitlist @GingerMelody! This box looks like it is going to be pretty great!

[Lazybeautybeast]

I thought the same thing @ElleElleG. I think MSA posted spoilers super early for this one. I don't think we found out what the last two items will be yet though.

[Kim888]

I'm getting so impatient about the last two! We know one will be a face palette but we don't know what!