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

[Shosh85]

@Kim888 Ooops, I even remember reading that! I see something pink and cozy and my brain just automatically thinks of socks. 😂

[curlychiquita]

I agree, this is a great box, @Kim888!

[lmaster]

@Kim888 this luxe looks perfect!

[faeriegirl]

That box looks great @Kim888!

[ellem24]

My subscriptions for April. This is my second box from Look Fantastic and I'm quite loving it, I love getting the tiny Elle magazine. I did also like Glossybox even though the items were pretty small. I didn't care for Boxycharm this month.. the only item I was looking for was the Artist Couture highlighter. I'm getting tired of receiving palettes every month.. I just don't reach for them in my collection. My subscription comes to term in June so I'll wait for the spoilers, but May might be one of my last box... Still I would be disappointed to give up Boxyluxe because I do like it.

Look FantasticGlossyboxBoxycharm

[faeriegirl]

@ellem24 The look fantastic box looks great😊

[ellem24]

@faeriegirl  I am really enjoying this box so far 🙂 

[lmaster]

@ellem24 I love the back in the roots cleanser...I actually used it last night and wow does my hair feel so clean!

[ellem24]

@lmaster Oooh thanks for the feedback. Can't wait to try it 🙂 

[Tamara76]

1. My daughter's March Scentbird arrived on the very last day of the month:

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She chose Michael KorsRose Radiant Gold as her fragrance for March and she loves it!!!!

Scentbird describes this fragrance as having “all the retro glamour of a 1940’s Hollywood starlet.”

The scent has notes of spice, white florals and musk. It is super sultry, but also floral. It doesn’t smell super rosy to me, but it is really nice!💗

DM me if you'd like a referral link

I've received most of my April subs already, but still haven't had time to open a few - hopefully this weekend! 🙂

2.  April Upbox:

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This is seriously one of my fave subscriptions because so much love, encouragement and goodness is packed into each boxes and I enjoy discovering amazing indie brands through this subscription!

Here are some highlights from this month’s box:
1. Quotable Canvas Tote, Pouch and Magnet - I love the message🦋.
2. Feeling Smitten Anti-Stress Salt Shake.
3. Lantern Hill Candles Simply Vanilla Hand and Body Lotion.
4. Sophie’s Scents Shop Simply Vanilla Candle: Smells incredible!!!
5. Bathe in Couture: Butterfly Kisses Whipped Soap: This is really pretty and smells awesome!
6. Simply AC Boutique Butterfly Kisses Bath Balm.
7. Joyful Bath Co. Nilla Buttermilk Bath Salts.
8. Harrison Valley Soap Co. Butterfly Kisses Shower Gel.
9. Ginger & Waldo Simply Vanilla Lip Balm.
10. My Soapgrams Butterfly Soap: These are beautiful!!!
11. Radiant Elixirs Mini White Chocolate Face Mask.
12. Jardeniere BB Lemon Vanilla Body Cream and Lemon Vanilla Lip Balm.
13, Orglamix Plum Glitter Eye Shadow.
14. Rustic Carrot Boutique Hair Ties.
15. Sew What Steph Hair Tie.
16. Augbunny Canvas Pouch.
17. Classy Tacks Flower Magnets.
18. Scripture Coloring Cards and Colored Pencils.

Upbox is an encouragement box with a Christian message and it is literally packed with goodies!!!! 20% of each purchase also goes to The Jesus Way Foundation which provides support to orphans

3. Ipsy Glambag Plus:

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1.  Feel Beauty Balanced Moisture Balancing Cream
2.  It Cosmetics Heavenly Skin Skin-Smoothing Complexion Bruxh 704:  I use a beautyblender for foundation, but I really like this brush for blending out my contour and blush!
3.  Laura Sanchez Moods Eyeshadow and Highlighter Palette:  The colors are so pretty!!!
4.  Benefit High Brow Eyebrow Highlighter
5.  Paris Hilton Skincare Pro D.N.A. Dual-Action Cleansing Gel

Add-Ons:
1.  Delectable by Cake Beauty Body Butter Cream:  Smells amazing!
2.  Huda Beauty Matte Liquid Lipstick in Girlfriend
3.  Elemis Super Food Night Cream:  So excited to try this!
4.  Huda Smokey Obsessions Palette for my daughter

[lmaster]

so pretty @Tamara76 love your photos!

[Tamara76]

Awww you're so sweet, @lmaster !  Thank you!

[faeriegirl]

@Tamara76 The Upbox looks awesome!

[Tamara76]

@faeriegirlI think it may be my fave monthly sub!  So much fun and goodness in one box! ❤️

[faeriegirl]

April Ipsy Glam Bag Plus.

This is my first Ipsy Glam Bag Plus. The palette is pretty but I’m not too excited about the rest of it. I do like the add on lippes I chose. 

[Tamara76]

I just got mine, too, @faeriegirl !  I like the brush a lot!💗

[faeriegirl]

@Tamara76 I love IT brushes! I already had one so now I have a back-up😊

[faeriegirl]

April Ipsy glam bag

I like the lip stain and brush everything else is meh.

[Tamara76]

Omg the lemon bag is sooo cute!  I can’t wait for mine!!!!  @faeriegirl 

[lmaster]

have you ever tried the base tape @faeriegirl

[faeriegirl]

I haven’t tried it @lmaster. I don’t use primer a lot so I’ve got way too much right now😬