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

[eshoe]

Thank @Tamara76!

[Tamara76]

My daughter's December Scentbird box finally arrived on 12/31...

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🌸🌸🌸 This month she selected Valentino's Valentina Acqua Floreale. This scent is described by Scentbird as having “ethereal whispers of bergamot and orange blossom” that “fade into a floral heart of pale rose and skin-soft jasine and tuberose. Gossamer strands of amber and patchouli complete this delicate, feminine scent.”🌸🌸🌸
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My daughter really enjoys this scent, but I find it too heavy and musky for my taste.

Scentbird is an excellent way to try new fragrances before you buy them - you get a month’s supply of fragrance for only $14.95!!! And now you can also choose a beauty product instead of a fragrance as your monthly option!

DM me if you want to subscribe - they have a deal where you can get a free perfume with your new Scentbird subscription and I can send you the link 🙂

[Samtian]

@Tamara76Any way to see a list of brands they have?

[Tamara76]

@Samtian Yes - Go to their site and scroll down to the very bottom of the home page and click the link on the right that says "shop perfumes."  You'll be able to see the list of current perfumes and if you click the links at the top of the page once you're there, you can see the makeup and body products.

If you subscribe, it's easy to see everything and you can load your queue for the next 10 or 12 months so that you get what you want every month!

[Samtian]

@Tamara76Awesome thanks!

[SchylarR]

My ipsy bag preview for the month of January!!! 💖Not so sure about getting a hand cream (I already have lots of lotions) but hey, I'm open to trying it out. 

[Luvstravel]

@SchylarR, I received the hand cream in one of my Ulta bags and love it.

[SchylarR]

Oh, that's good!!! 🤗 Hopefully I end up loving it too!!! @Luvstravel

[cianni]

@SchylarR I have a bunch of the ahava hand creams and they’re actually really nice!! They’ve converted me from my previous school of thought, “hands are body parts so I guess body lotion will do as hand cream” 😂

[ElleElleG]

[jen81]

January Allure Box arrived

[KNC24]

I can’t wait for my allure box. Out of all my subscriptions, it’s my fave

[Tamara76]

Ohhhhh It looks so good, @jen81!!! ❤️

[lmaster]

looks like a great box @jen81 super excited

[Luvstravel]

@jen81, can't wait to get mine. So glad I subscribed to Allure last year (last year still sounds so funny even though it's already close to the middle if January)

[KNC24]

This is my fav subscription box. They rarely disappoint

[ElleElleG]

Sooo tempted to get this box because of the SR oil 🙈

Let me know what you think of it @jen81

[Guessgal]

My January Ipsy spoiler:

I like how there is a good mix of makeup and skincare in my Ipsy bags; excited to try the H2O treatment!

One thing that is placing me at the edge of unsubscribing is that Ipsy still hasn't sent me my Nov bag + mystery Oct bag. Their customer service has been telling me that they're trying to catch up on backlogged shipments, but idk how much longer I can be patient... Anyone else have odd Ipsy experiences??

[sonnydee]

They royally screwed up my Oct bag. BUT everytime I order something from ipsy shopper they ship it fairly quickly & it takes me about a week to get it. They have been really late with the ipsy bags themselves lately though. @Guessgal

[Guessgal]

@sonnydee  Thanks for sharing your Ipsy experiences with me! Ipsy shopper isn’t available in Canada, but glad to hear they’re doing something right! I guess I will hold tight for a little bit longer 😆

[RGbrown]

January Boxycharm!

Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mask x2

OFRA Liquid Lipstick in Miami Fever

Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Volume III

Billion Dollar Brows Universal Brow Pencil

Briogeo Rosarco Milk Leave In Conditioner

I am thoroughly annoyed with the OFRA...my spoiler showed a bullet lipstick so I was hoping for the Bite lippie. I don't do mattes at all, and the rusty orange shade is nowhere near my ballpark. I think I already have a mini of the Briogeo lined up to try, but am looking forward to it either way. Not thrilled with the Tarte palette (but I knew I didn't like any of the options there, so I was prepared for that) and "universal" brow pencils never are, so all in all, I'm a bit underwhelmed this month. 

Has anyone tried the Tatcha masks before? Any info on scent before I crack open a ridiculously expensive mask just to toss it out would be greatly appreciated 😋