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:

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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

[heartsmyface]

Wow that took a while.  I was starting to doubt they remembered me:). I’m pretty happy with this months bag:) edit-I changed my pic cause I had  to fill in my card:) 

[ElleElleG]

Yay another mask that I can look forward to have your feedback on @heartsmyface !  Also is this the "pumpkin" lipstick?

[Tamara76]

Nice bag, @heartsmyface!  

I like your card, too!❤️❤️❤️

[ElleElleG]

LMAO, you two @heartsmyface @Tamara76 

[SchylarR]

@heartsmyface I am getting the Oribe Gold Lust Dry Shampoo too! Let us know how it works for you! 🙂

[heartsmyface]

Yay!  It’s the thing i’m most excited to try this month!  And will do!  It’ll probably be a couple days because my hair is squeaky clean right now:) @SchylarR

[Tamara76]

My January Ipsy and Sephora Play finally arrived!

Ipsy:

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1. Mudmasky Sleep Repair Mask
2.  Pretty Woman Nail Polish in Johnny's Angels - Soooo blue!
3.  The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer
4.  Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro Exfoliating Shampoo
5.  NYX Lip Lingerie in Satin Ribbon - So pretty!
6.  Bag - Still reminds me of the Spice Girls - cute!

 Sephora Play:

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I totally forgot to check my box number - sorry!
1.  Smashbox Photo Finish Primerizer - I actually like this, believe it or not!   
2.  Briogeo Don't Despair Repair - I like the mask, but hate getting foils in subs 
3.  Clinique Pep Start Eye Cream - Love
4.  Glamglow Supercleanse - Meh
5.  Fresh Rose Floral Toner
6.  ABH Lip Gloss in Kristen
7.  Bag - Soooooooo Stinkin' Cute!

Nice box, but literally all things I've tried before... And, hmmmm... no perfume sample! Yay!

[Lazybeautybeast]

Oh we were play twins this month! @Tamara76 I'm enjoying mine, but some thing is making me breakout. I'm not sure if it's stress, the rose toner, the primerizer, or the foundation sample I'm trying. 😒 I hope you enjoy your subscription!

[Tamara76]

Oh no, @Lazybeautybeast!   I hope you can figure out the culprit!   Believe it or not, as much as I hate Smashbox Primer, I'm really loving the samples of Primerizer I've received recently! ❤️

[ElleElleG]

Pretty blue polish @Tamara76 !  I'm curious about the NYX Lingerie liquid lipsticks so please let me know what you think of it.  

LOVE the ABH gloss!  I have Fudge I think and it's a great mini to keep in my purse.  They aren't as great as the Fenty formula wise but the bit of pigmentation is appreciated.

[Tamara76]

@ElleElleG I'm a fan of NYX Lingerie Liquid Lippies!   They are drying, like most liquid lippies, but they go on really creamy and dry down super fast and I don't find them to go patchy like some others.

I like the ABH glosses, too, but agree about Fenty being even better! ❤️

[ElleElleG]

Thanks @Tamara76

[heartsmyface]

I’m super jealous you got the Nyx lingerie lippy!   And I love that you filled out your card!  @Tamara76

[Tamara76]

Awwww - Thanks, @heartsmyface!❤️

Goal:

[sparklekai]

finally got my boxycharm today.  i got the posh liquid lip & the extra item that has been driving my curiosity crazy is a makeup geek eye liner in plumeria

[ElleElleG]

Does it normally take so long to get to you @sparklekai ?? Glad to see they followed through with the bonus item!!

[sparklekai]

@ElleElleG no! this month was really late! hope this isn't going to be a 2018 thing!

[ElleElleG]

No no no, don't even speak that into existence @sparklekai !!  Here's to February arriving on time 🥂

[Lazybeautybeast]

Nice! I got the liner in there LE box. Not big on eye liners myself but it blends nicely.@sparklekai

[Tamara76]

Nice!  How is the eyeliner, @sparklekai?

[sparklekai]

@Tamara76 i haven't tried it yet - im not sure if its a colour i will wear so im trying to decide that before i swatch!