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

[nikki]

That brush and those masks look fun @Mcakes

[ZombieMetroAnt]

Ooh, that brush is so cute @Mcakes!  Now, go conquer that cold weather, girl!

[Mcakes]

I got my thermal socks on @ZombieMetroAnt! I'm ready!

[ZombieMetroAnt]

I've never heard of this box but if anyone is interested, Gilt City has a "deal"

Spoiler

What we love
-Featuring full-size and deluxe sample-size products, Bombay & Cedar hand-curates monthly boxes full of the best aromatherapy, beauty, wellness and lifestyle must-haves to keep you looking and feeling great.
-Each box includes aromatherapy tips and tricks, Bombay & Cedar essential oils, and six to seven vegan and cruelty-free products ranging from diffusers, organic skincare and books to snacks, home goods, and more.
-Providing a luxury unboxing experience designed to inspire and encourage a healthy lifestyle, you can look forward to boxes packed with coveted wellness items like healing crystal candles, inspiring cards with uplifting daily messages, rejuvenating face mists and nourishing treats.

What to know
Redeem by Mon 04/16/18
Limit one voucher per member; one additional voucher may be purchased as a gift
Valid online only at bombayandcedar.com
Orders cannot be shipped to a P.O. Box or military addresses
Items are subject to availability
Offer is final sale, non-refundable and non-transferable
Items purchased with voucher are final sale and not eligible for return or exchange
Tax and shipping are not included and will be charged upon redemption
Vouchers cannot be combined for a greater discount
Offer cannot be combined with any other discounts or promotions
Voucher may be used to obtain the discount until April 16, 2018; after this date, the voucher is valid for the amount paid for five years from date of purchase, longer if provided by law

[ElleElleG]

Aromatherapy has me interested but I would need to see some reviews first.

Thanks for sharing this new subscription with us @ZombieMetroAnt !

[sparklekai]

did anyone else get the email about getting the extra item in the january boxycharm because of the duplicate item in the december box? i'm dying to know what the extra item is and slightly impatient for my box to get to me! 

[ZombieMetroAnt]

Whoops, forgot I had received this Friday last week - whew, all is intact...

I'm excited about the eye shadow palette - I love me some "blues"! 

[txcatx]

That Pur palette reminds me of the Nars Man Ray palette. So pretty!

[ZombieMetroAnt]

wow, the similarities are uncanny @txcatx  I hope it performs as nicely, too.  

[ElleElleG]

Friday?!  LOL!  Thank goodness it arrived OK.  I'm curious to know what you think of the Grande Lips item @ZombieMetroAnt !

[Kim888]

Looks great @ZombieMetroAnt glad everything arrived ok!

[ZombieMetroAnt]

interesting (from MSA) -

"Some Allure Subscribers May Receive An Extra Bonus December Box" 

[ElleElleG]

But I thought they ran out of the December box?!  Interesting...

[txcatx]

Whoa, I was on the fence about Allure Beauty Box early last fall, but they're quickly winning me over with the full-sized Sunday Riley (which I thought was surely too good to be true when I saw spoilers) and Rodial eyeliner. Hoping this will be the first Sunday Riley product my skin doesn't hate, though it's generally pretty good with vitamin C products!

[JessyAnne]

I got mine yesterday, I love every item they sent! 

[ZombieMetroAnt]

Oh, I'm so glad you posted your pic @txcatx!  Mine hasn't even shipped yet   the label was just created yesterday...I'm excited to receive!  Thanks again  

[Kim888]

@txcatx wow this is a great box2! allure is killing it this month

[ElleElleG]

Yay glad it's proving true @txcatx (I was a bit skeptical too).  My box is showing up in my area but saying it won't be delivered until Friday, siiiiigh.

[Tamara76]

Update to @ElleElleG and @mezzotown88 who asked about the Farmacy Honeydrop Moisturizer from my January Popsugar Must Have Box...

I love it!!!

First of all, I realized I'd already been using a DS of this stuff and already loved it!  

It is really lightweight, but extra moisturizing, which I need since it is really dry out now. 

It did feel a little tacky on my skin at first, but I applied my Clinique Moisture Surge on top of it, which I think helped it soak into my skin.

I also like that it doesn't seem to have a scent, even though I kind of expected it to smell like honey.

Finally, y'all know I love any skincare with a bougie little spoon or spatula and this one is extra cool because the lid to the moisturizer is magnetic, so the spatula sticks to it!!!!   It's the little things... 😉 

I also used the H2O+ Beauty Rapids Soothing Probiotic Bubble Mask and it was a lot of fun!  The bubbles were not crazy like on some of the masks you see on Youtube, but it felt really effervescent and refreshing on my skin and afterward, my skin really did look calmer/smoother/more even.  It reminds of the Malin + Goetz Detox Face Mask, which I adore!

[ElleElleG]

The bougie spoon can make or break how you feel about a product, LOL!! Good to hear @Tamara76 I may have to give it a try sometime.

[Kim888]

my boxycharm arrived today 🙂 I’m really happy with the color Lippie I received and the primer and eyebrow pencil both look like things I’ll really like!