Ipsy and Benefit LashBash

[OnlyAverageMom]

I saw printables for decor on the lash bash site. Has anybody seen the "games" the paper included in the box mentions? And what is your planned method of sampling the full size items? Are you letting people dig into them or just look at them? Are you giving them as prizes? Are you keeping them all for yourself?  If you are sampling them (like the sheets says to), how do you plan on making sure guests don't contaminate the product when sampling it? I was thinking of buying some disposable applicators from ulta and some hand sanitizer. I don't want to police the samples, but I also don't want double dippers or greasy hands in the product. Would it be tacky to give a sampled full size item as a prize for one of the games? Or would it be better to not sample out the eye kit and then give it as a prize untouched?

The games are supposed to be posted tomorrow. As for the full size items, I understand that they are the hostess gift. I plan to keep them, maybe share one or two. Her is what i have planned, just my personal take: The guests at my party were asked to bring a wrapped makeup item that they really like (new in package) for an exchange. We will do a "Chinese Gift Exchange" (don't meant to offend, I just don't know another name for it!) The products that I am getting 10 of each of, I will give out at the party, for sampling. Since everyone gets their own there wouldn't be cross contamination. I asked guests to not wear mascara to the party but to bring a favorite one with them. We will do one eye with they're real and the other with our usual brand, to compare. I have a photo booth that I am setting up, with silly props, plus food and drink. I also offered to do 3 makeovers at the party, for the first three to request it. I am sure we will have more games and stuff, but that's my current plan. Hope this helps!

 

[OnlyAverageMom]

Oh, and I forgot to say, I know everyone will be sampling ALL my makeup all night. What I do to sterilize it is to spritz it with 90% rubbing alcohol and allow to dry. It kills all the germs and won't hurt the makeup. It dries really fast and prevents cross contamination. I don't share mascara or eyeliners with anyone, ever. Lipsticks can be sterilized by dipping in alcohol and allowing to dry.

 

[l1qu1dsk1e]

What's a Chinese Gift Exchange? Is that like the White Elephant game, where one grabs a gift and opens it. They show the crowd, and then sit down. Second person; and everyone after that, is called up but they have the choice of stealing the gift of another player, or they can grab a wrapped gift.

I never thought of doing a gift exchange game, i should really think about doing one. I think it would be loads of fun!

 

[RockalleanV]

When I get mine, I'll do an unboxing video. Because I know how it feels just to wait and see and you only get pictures

 

[OnlyAverageMom]

What's a Chinese Gift Exchange? Is that like the White Elephant game, where one grabs a gift and opens it. They show the crowd, and then sit down. Second person; and everyone after that, is called up but they have the choice of stealing the gift of another player, or they can grab a wrapped gift. I never thought of doing a gift exchange game, i should really think about doing one. I think it would be loads of fun!

That's it exactly!!!

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

Just did my video and uploading it to YouTube now, I'll post it here when I'm done!

You'll have to forgive my tired face and rambling on.... also I didn't talk very loud, so turn up the volume!!!!

Oh, and feel free to make fun of the total derp face I make at the end.  I blame my husband for not turning off the camera before I made a crazy face, lol

 

[RockalleanV]

Just did my video and uploading it to YouTube now, I'll post it here when I'm done! You'll have to forgive my tired face and rambling on.... also I didn't talk very loud, so turn up the volume!!!! Oh, and feel free to make fun of the total derp face I make at the end.  I blame my husband for not turning off the camera before I made a crazy face, lol

Lol I can't wait to see it. My husband wants to film me too in order to see what I got. Can't wait to see it. I'm sooo excited /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

Here you go!!!

 

[OnlyAverageMom]

Thanks for doing the video sooo late!!! Glad your box arrived safely /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[RockalleanV]

quote name="magicalmom" url="/t/137420/ipsy-and-benefit-lashbash/210#post_2163666"]Here you go!!! Thanks for the video, loved it.

 

[gypsiemagic]

Quote: Originally Posted by jessilng /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I saw printables for decor on the lash bash site. Has anybody seen the "games" the paper included in the box mentions?

And what is your planned method of sampling the full size items? Are you letting people dig into them or just look at them? Are you giving them as prizes? Are you keeping them all for yourself? 

If you are sampling them (like the sheets says to), how do you plan on making sure guests don't contaminate the product when sampling it? I was thinking of buying some disposable applicators from ulta and some hand sanitizer. I don't want to police the samples, but I also don't want double dippers or greasy hands in the product.

Would it be tacky to give a sampled full size item as a prize for one of the games? Or would it be better to not sample out the eye kit and then give it as a prize untouched?

So, the original youtubers who talked about the party called it a hostess gift bag, but the little paper that has those are testers. I guess its up to you to decide what to do with the products. Mine is going to be different anyway, since I am doing twitter stuff and mailing out the gift bag.

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Hm. I think my guests will be trying out lots of my makeup anyway With the exception of the mascara itself, I don't see why they couldn't try out the other items if they were interested (but I'm not really squeamish about sharing powder products, especially, and we can always use clean brushes for the blush and cream shadows.) but after the party I imagine I will be keeping them, minus the darker brow thing.

 

[RockalleanV]

Other than food and decorations, what are some of you guys doing for entertainment? I need help in that department

 

[yousoldtheworld]

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Other than food and decorations, what are some of you guys doing for entertainment?

I need help in that department

Girly movies and face masks before we play with the makeup. Might come up with a game or two!

 

[RockalleanV]

Girly movies and face masks before we play with the makeup. Might come up with a game or two!

I like the face mask idea, I think I'll do that too. Thanks

 

[b3autynb3ast]

quote name="magicalmom" url="/t/137420/ipsy-and-benefit-lashbash/210#post_2163666"]Here you go!!!

Thanks for the video, loved it. Just wondering did Simone have to sign for your package?

 

[MahnekiNeko]

Woo Hoo, So Excited!! I Got The Email Yesterday Saying that My Kit is on it's way & Should be Here By Friday Sept.13th..This is SO AWESOME.. And like I've Noticed on Here My Box was Sent to NC from Sam Diego (even though I live in Colorado) & it weighs 3.2 lbs..Gonna Try To do a "Unwrapping/Contents" Video For Sure..I Literally Can't Sleep Because This The FIRST Time I've Ever Won ANYTHING & I've been Entering & Applying for these Type of Promotions For a Good 15+ YEARS @ This Point, I Wasn't Even going to Enter Because I Figured It Would Be Just Another "Let Down",But So Glad that I Entered with My Instagram Benefit Themed Picture Collage & WAS CHOSEN...Thank You SO MUCH, Benefit & Ipsy :•)"arty::heart:

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

Quote: Originally Posted by b3autynb3ast /img/forum/go_quote.gif
   
Thanks for the video, loved it.


Just wondering did Simone have to sign for your package? You're welcome!  And yes, someone had to sign for it.  My awesome neighbor signed for me!  Thank goodness she heard the truck pull up!

 

[elizabethrose]

See I'm not super squeamish about makeup either- I'm okay with swatched items, etc.. but I'm a little nervous about the cream shadows.. those can get super gross when they're not used correctly or a lot of people are using them, I dunno.. maybe I'm just weird!  I might put out the palette for everyone to try but keep the cream shadows away.  I think the people that I'm having are going to stay away from the brow stuff anyways, they aren't the kind to do brows!

 

[OnlyAverageMom]

My box came!!! My unboxing vid is loading, and I'll have a blog post up soon. I did not need to sign for it, but I live in a rural area with only one neighbor.