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

[ElleElleG]

About time but geez! I'm still looking at the highlighter palette wondering what I'm going to do with it .... the entire box has been sitting on my ottoman since it arrived.  I will say the CoverFX is pretty so that's the one bright spot for the box @sparklekai

[sparklekai]

i definitely like the coverfx @ElleElleG! part of my issue with the highlighter is i already have the abh moonchild & kvd alchemist - only so much of the same that i need! 

[Shosh85]

This was probably the month I was least impressed with! ... and I agree with you on that eyeliner—  I ended up giving it to my teenage niece, lol!! @sparklekai  😉

[Kim888]

Glad it finally arrived but that is definitely frustrating it took so long!

[Shosh85]

New spoiler for Ipsy on the MSA website..... They gave us product spoilers for the next 3 months:

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[bonnebelle]

I still can't figure out how to post a picture of my ipsy box! or anything for that matter lol halp please!😅😇❤

[Shosh85]

I can try and help! What is going on exactly? Do you just need the basics steps? @bonnebelle

[bonnebelle]

yes please! I'm not actually even sure where to start lol😳❤

[Shosh85]

Sure! I’ll send you a PM so I can walk you through it better!!😉 @bonnebelle

[angel7594]

Play Box version 193

My Sephora collection lipstick arrived damaged (snapped off at the base). This is the third time something has been broken in one of my boxes, so I decided to cancel my subscription.

[Tamara76]

Oh no, @angel7594!   So sorry that happened! 😞 

[natalie12]

@angel7594 my Sephora lipstick broke also and flew onto my couch and stained it! It’s suppose to be stain resistant. I keep forgetting to take a picture. *sigh*

[ElleElleG]

Ugh that's incredibly frustrating @angel7594 and I can't blame you one bit for canceling!  The Smashbox is a cute little eyeshadow duo, I've taken that with me a few times while traveling and loved it.

[genelle89]

Both my lipsticks were broke off at bases too and also tip was smashed in the lid. I called CS though and they gave me 100 bonus points

[angel7594]

Sorry to hear yours were broken also @genelle89! I just sent a message about the problem, hoping to hear back! I am glad you received some points! 🙂

[genelle89]

I hope they do something for you. I’m sorry thats happened to you 3 times

[Lazybeautybeast]

From MSA, March boxycharm box will contain a Pretty Vulgar blush. I hope I get the lighter shade.

[PrettyPaint]

I’m so excited about this spoiler! 

[GingerMelody]

I love the packaging but am a little concerned about the colors. Guess I'll find out

[JessyAnne]

Oh yay! I’m a blush addict! Plus, pretty packaging! Thanks for sharing @Lazybeautybeast 🌸

[sparklekai]

at this rate its going to be march before i get my february box!!!