Ipsy/MyGlam: October 2012

[emilyyygloria]

Ahhhh!!!! I'm so excited to receive this bag. I think I will love everything in it. I hope they start shipping soon.

 

[fireflyy]

Oh man. If that's everything that's going to be included in the bag this month I'll be ecstatic!

 

[Wida]

Me too!

Originally Posted by fireflyy /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Oh man. If that's everything that's going to be included in the bag this month I'll be ecstatic!

 

[yanelib27]

Yey! this is my first one (since Feb, I subbed and then canceled right after getting it) and its already worth my $10 with just the eyeliner and mascara, so the rest of the stuff will be extras 

 I may be the only one that doesn't like the bag, so it seems it will be good for my trade list 

I also LOVE that 4 out of the 5 products are makeup!! 

 

[randerso]

FYI, if you are not subscribed and want that bag, you can still get the October bag. I was on the fence about subscribing but that bag looks amazeballs, I have been wanting to try the new theBalm mascaras. Anyhow, I just signed up a minute ago and it said I will charged tomorrow and I will be receiving the October bag. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[kawaiimeows]

i just got this email, because i made an account a few days ago but didn't subscribe (i was on the fence about it this month since i was also wanting to make a birchbox gift account) and i think it shows the products for october?


edit: oops didn't see that someone posted it above!

either way it looks like a nice well balanced bag, kind of wishing i didn't open up a second birchbox account this month.

 

[Mandy Kane]

Originally Posted by xiehan /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I feel like a greater variety of types of products would be what I'd recommend. Over the past several months especially, it seems like there's been an overwhelming amount of lip glosses and nail polish, and to a lesser extent eyeshadows and eyeliners. I do like the fact that MyGlam/ipsy seems to focus more on make-up than skincare and I definitely would like them to stay that way, but I do feel like there should be a way to change things up a little more. For example...

For lips: Lipsticks, lipstains, lip pencils... I know MG has had at least 1 of each of those in the past, but it would be better to alternate than have 3 months of lip gloss in a row, especially since not everyone likes gloss.

For eyes: We've had regular eyeshadows and a loose shadow, so maybe an eyeshadow stick/chubby liner to switch things up. I also wouldn't mind a return of false lashes (although this time from a known brand with English instructions...). Eyeliners are great and almost everyone finds a use for them so I wouldn't want to see those go away, but I'd just suggest a rotation of the different kinds of applicators/textures, eg. one month liquid, one month traditional pencil, one month felt-tip, one month gel pencil, etc. I'd also be very happy with a brow powder/pencil but given how unpopular that was when Glossybox did it, I'm not sure if you want to open that can of worms. (But I'd be happy!

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For face: We haven't had any real face cosmetics and I do feel like this is something that's lacking. I would love to see a primer or a finishing powder. I don't personally want a blush/cheek tint but I'd take it for the variety. A bronzer would be okay but that gets tricky with people's coloring and preferences. A highlighter of some sort would be great though. Maybe a spot concealer?

For nails: I wouldn't want to see any nail polish this month or the next given that we just had 3 in a row, but I'd be fine with them making a return. I think the key is just varying up the brands. I feel like the point of a subscription is that you introduce somebody to a brand/product and if they like it they can buy other products from the same brand/line, not keep pushing the same product on them month after month. Things like nail wraps, stickers, glitter and embellishments for the sake of varying things up would be OK with me too. Maybe a nail art pen!?

For hair: I'm personally not a fan of hair products in sub boxes and I wouldn't mind seeing less of these. I just feel like people's needs are too individual. I did feel like the Carol's Daughter sample was pretty good because split ends are a concern for almost everybody so it seemed like a fairly good universal product. But I feel like most hair products just aren't that catch-all.

For skin: Again, I like MG focusing on make-up so I wouldn't want to see a huge increase in skincare. But I would be okay with something like a make-up remover or cleanser. Again, I feel like those are universal enough and it makes sense that if you're going to send a bag with make-up, you also give people products to help remove it.

Mostly I wouldn't want to see specifically anti-aging skin care again like we did with the éclos; that would be useless to me and I do agree with people that it seems like MyGlam/ipsy is targeting a younger audience, so the fact that they included that seemed very strange to me. Or maybe if they're getting serious about the personalization, maybe only sending the anti-aging products out to the older subscribers.

Other: I really liked the Soho brush and would definitely be happy with similar accessories. Maybe an eyelash curler or something like that? Or as somebody suggested, a magnetic palette. A really good eye pencil sharpener is also always good to have.

right on! Would love to try some primer, cuticle oil or cream, nail polish remover, eye shadow primer, a magnetic palette would ROCK! 

 

[fireflyy]

You know... seeing how great this month's bag is going to be, I wonder how much of a letdown next month's will be. Hahaha.

 

[ashleyanner]

Hoooooray for a great first bag.  Might have to keep this and get rid of my second BB.  

I was actually looking at the Coastal Scents shadows this morning...wanting to try that brand out of curiosity...glad I didn't order.  Perfect timing.  

 

[yanelib27]

Originally Posted by ashleyanner /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Hoooooray for a great first bag.  Might have to keep this and get rid of my second BB.  

I was actually looking at the Coastal Scents shadows this morning...wanting to try that brand out of curiosity...glad I didn't order.  Perfect timing.  

Me too, I have been wanting to try their shadows for a few months now. 

 

[iashleycouture]

Can't wait for my bag this month. Im excited about all this months products. I may have to cancel my BB and pick up a 2nd sub to Myglam /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Jennifer Love]

Looks like a good, solid bag.  I'm happy with it!  I might keep BB or SS just for cool skin care things since it seems ipsy/MyGlam is going to mostly makeups.  We'll see.   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[skylola123]

It's going to be such an amazing bag!!

I am very happy that I decided to join MyGlam/Ipsy once again and try it out.

This is my second time with them last time I only got one bag and I was beyond disappointed.

Hopefully they keep this up /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[missyjluver]

Are we all getting different color lip bombs? 

 

[skylola123]

Originally Posted by Eva Papoutsi /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Maybe it gets a little boring to receive lipglosses regularly, but I still prefer them over perfume vials and tiny moisturizer samples.. they also make great gifts if you don't want to use them /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  Also, I appreciate the makeup items in my glam bags, so overall I'm pretty satisfied... and this month's bag seems awesome (not to mention an amazing value for $10)! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I can't wait!!!!

I am right there with you, I am not a big fan of lipglosses but I do add them to gifts. 

And I know the amount of products we are getting this month for only $10!! I am beyond excited for the mascara & eyeshadows /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[skylola123]

Look what I found I thought there were only two colors of the lip bombs but there are so many other colors /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I hope they send out different colors rather than just the two that were on their sneak peek. 

http://www.facesbysarah.com/2012/mirenesse-lipbomb-swatches-photos/

 

[katie danielle]

Look what I found I thought there were only two colors of the lip bombs but there are so many other colors /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I hope they send out different colors rather than just the two that were on their sneak peek.  http://www.facesbysarah.com/2012/mirenesse-lipbomb-swatches-photos/

Careful what you wish for, we could all get brown and yellow lol

 

[artemis76]

while I love the concept of those lip bombs, I can say with certainty that there's only one or two colors shown in these blogs you guys found that I would even remotely try.....there's no way I could get away with the gold or silver at my workplace, and those pale pinks will make me look like a corpse. here's hoping they send out the colors in the sneak peek!

great detective work ladies! 

 

[xiehan]

Careful what you wish for, we could all get brown and yellow lol

If this were Glossybox I would totally expect that, but thankfully I feel like MyGlam/ipsy is better about that sort of thing. I am kind of scared that they're going to send out more of the fuchsia than anything else though, since Michelle Phan herself seems to be a big fan of pink. And I definitely don't think I could sport that fuchsia. I'm hoping for one of the two reds, or maybe #10.

 

[Meshybelle]

I'm exited to try them! I think those Lip Bombs sell for almost $40 bucks too!!