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

[Mcakes]

Haven't tried that lip balm, looks amazing! I love Fresh. It's a bummer that you keep getting it over and over though @sonnydee 😞

[Mcakes]

Speaking of ipsy glam plus, I got mine today! 

[Tamara76]

The Lancome blush is sooo pretty - I was hoping to get it in my box, but I got Klorane Dry Shampoo instead (not a fan).  Enjoy!  @Mcakes

[Mcakes]

Oh man that’s a bummer, sorry to hear that @Tamara76 😞 

[Tamara76]

@Mcakes It's o.k. I'm really happy with everything else I got! ❤️

[CC3616]

@Mcakes wow! 111 skin in ipsy! 

[lmaster]

@CC3616 I'm actually going to be trading mine in our box 😊

[Mcakes]

I was blown away with the value of the items in this box @CC3616 !

[lmaster]

that's awesome!! can't wait to get mine!! @Mcakes

[Mcakes]

Can't wait to see what you get @lmaster !

[lmaster]

@Mcakes I got the exact as you 😍

[Mcakes]

[Tamara76]

Hmmmm I did not get this email... I am actually really bummed about not getting the makeup bags - that was something I loved about Ipsy.  Maybe I'll cancel Sephora Play or Birchbox and get a regular Ipsy sub in addition to my Glambag Plus (kind of an oxymoron if there is no bag...).  @Mcakes

[Mcakes]

Yeah, I wonder if they’re going to change it to just Ipsy Glam Plus? 🤔 

[GG84]

Oh wow, that's great!

[Mcakes]

I agree @GG84 , I’m excited about them putting more effort into the products than the bags. 

[divaindenial]

Now THAT’S how you communicate a change. So long Play! Hello Ipsy ❣️

[Mcakes]

Hope you like it! I’ve been loving the mix of products and brands. 

[Lazybeautybeast]

My last Sephora Play just arrived. Glad to see 3 products I haven't tried before. Its fun that they included an extra DS instead of a sample size...I just wish it was a product I didn't have 4 of already (the UD gloss). After two years subscribed, it was time to say goodbye to Play. I cancelled because the products are too repetitive, I rarely received the products I wanted, I'm sick of sample/DS sizes, and I'm starting a no-buy next year and the play passes are always too tempting to pass up. Plus the cost of a year of Play is equal to the cost of a year of BoxyLuxe upgrade 🤯. If they make big changes, I would consider resubscribing in the future but for now I'll just buy the one off boxes they come out with.

[Tamara76]

Nice!  My extra product was a tiny red SC lipstick (of which I already have like 12) - pretty disappointing.  Yours looks awesome, though! ❤️  @Lazybeautybeast

[lmaster]

I'm unfortunately I'm agreeance with you, play, has been slacking for awhile, wish they would send new products that are coming out