Ipsy/MyGlam: October 2012

[zadidoll]

Ok, just posted the preview for October on my blog so here's the values of the products sent. I'm not going to bother posting it under a spoiler tag since it's not a secret.

1. Be A Bombshell eyeliner - full size. Retail: $14
2. theBalm What's Your Type mascara - full size. Retail: $19
3. Mirenesse lip bomb - full size. Retail: $35.10 (their club price is $28.08)
4. Coastal Scents - four eye shadows. Retail: $1.99 each ($7.96 total)
5. Couture Colour Hair Treatment. Retail: $12.00 0.5 oz (if the size we're getting is the 0.5 oz then it's $12)
6. Chevron pattern Ipsy Bag. Similar bags retail between $3.50 to $9.95 depending on the store. Not sure if it's a set we're getting or just one.

Total product value: $88.06 approximate not factoring in cost for Ipsy bag.

NOTE: IF the Courture Colour product is the 4 oz as pictured then the product retails for $32 which brings the total product value at $108.06.

 

[Meshybelle]

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

Ok, just posted the preview for October on my blog so here's the values of the products sent. I'm not going to bother posting it under a spoiler tag since it's not a secret.

1. Be A Bombshell eyeliner - full size. Retail: $14
2. theBalm What's Your Type mascara - full size. Retail: $19
3. Mirenesse lip bomb - full size. Retail: $35.10 (their club price is $28.08)
4. Coastal Scents - four eye shadows. Retail: $1.99 each ($7.96 total)
5. Couture Colour Hair Treatment. Retail: $12.00 0.5 oz (if the size we're getting is the 0.5 oz then it's $12)
6. Chevron pattern Ipsy Bag. Similar bags retail between $3.50 to $9.95 depending on the store. Not sure if it's a set we're getting or just one.

Total product value: $88.06 approximate not factoring in cost for Ipsy bag.

NOTE: IF the Courture Colour product is the 4 oz as pictured then the product retails for $32 which brings the total product value at $108.06.

Wow!!! That's amazing!!

 

[aleeeshuh]

OMG... This is my first bag I'm getting... I'M EXCITED!!!!!!!!

 

 

[kawaiimeows]

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

Ok, just posted the preview for October on my blog so here's the values of the products sent. I'm not going to bother posting it under a spoiler tag since it's not a secret.

1. Be A Bombshell eyeliner - full size. Retail: $14
2. theBalm What's Your Type mascara - full size. Retail: $19
3. Mirenesse lip bomb - full size. Retail: $35.10 (their club price is $28.08)
4. Coastal Scents - four eye shadows. Retail: $1.99 each ($7.96 total)
5. Couture Colour Hair Treatment. Retail: $12.00 0.5 oz (if the size we're getting is the 0.5 oz then it's $12)
6. Chevron pattern Ipsy Bag. Similar bags retail between $3.50 to $9.95 depending on the store. Not sure if it's a set we're getting or just one.

Total product value: $88.06 approximate not factoring in cost for Ipsy bag.

NOTE: IF the Courture Colour product is the 4 oz as pictured then the product retails for $32 which brings the total product value at $108.06.

is the mascara full size? i didn't think it was. the email i got only has full size next to eyeliner and lip bomb which led me to believe the mascara was a deluxe sample.

 

[quene8106]

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

Ok, just posted the preview for October on my blog so here's the values of the products sent. I'm not going to bother posting it under a spoiler tag since it's not a secret.

1. Be A Bombshell eyeliner - full size. Retail: $14
2. theBalm What's Your Type mascara - full size. Retail: $19
3. Mirenesse lip bomb - full size. Retail: $35.10 (their club price is $28.08)
4. Coastal Scents - four eye shadows. Retail: $1.99 each ($7.96 total)
5. Couture Colour Hair Treatment. Retail: $12.00 0.5 oz (if the size we're getting is the 0.5 oz then it's $12)
6. Chevron pattern Ipsy Bag. Similar bags retail between $3.50 to $9.95 depending on the store. Not sure if it's a set we're getting or just one.

Total product value: $88.06 approximate not factoring in cost for Ipsy bag.

NOTE: IF the Courture Colour product is the 4 oz as pictured then the product retails for $32 which brings the total product value at $108.06.

what a steal! i'm staying subscribed until i get another urban decay product in a bag. they did throw that name out there for a possible bag...

 

[zadidoll]

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

Quote: Originally Posted by zadidoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Ok, just posted the preview for October on my blog so here's the values of the products sent. I'm not going to bother posting it under a spoiler tag since it's not a secret.

1. Be A Bombshell eyeliner - full size. Retail: $14
2. theBalm What's Your Type mascara - full size. Retail: $19
3. Mirenesse lip bomb - full size. Retail: $35.10 (their club price is $28.08)
4. Coastal Scents - four eye shadows. Retail: $1.99 each ($7.96 total)
5. Couture Colour Hair Treatment. Retail: $12.00 0.5 oz (if the size we're getting is the 0.5 oz then it's $12)
6. Chevron pattern Ipsy Bag. Similar bags retail between $3.50 to $9.95 depending on the store. Not sure if it's a set we're getting or just one.

Total product value: $88.06 approximate not factoring in cost for Ipsy bag.

NOTE: IF the Courture Colour product is the 4 oz as pictured then the product retails for $32 which brings the total product value at $108.06.
is the mascara full size? i didn't think it was. the email i got only has full size next to eyeliner and lip bomb which led me to believe the mascara was a deluxe sample.


Based on the picture it's full size. I'm not sure if theBalm would make a travel size (aka sample size) mascara because it typically costs more than it would full size due to the set up for printing and the like. If it's NOT full size and a travel size then it's probably valued at around $9 give or take.

 

[kawaiimeows]

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


Based on the picture it's full size. I'm not sure if theBalm would make a travel size (aka sample size) mascara because it typically costs more than it would full size due to the set up for printing and the like. If it's NOT full size and a travel size then it's probably valued at around $9 give or take.

oooooh interesting. gahhh in that case, i really want to do this now. but i don't need to spend any more money. but i am in need of a new mascara...

 

[sinatraskitten]

OMG the

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

lip bombs are $29 for full size!!!!!

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http://www.musingsofamuse.com/2012/06/mirenesse-lip-bomb-review-swatches.html Not my blog. If it's against the rules feel free to take it out. I love the Muse.... she's my go to blog for makeup products I'm considering trying. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[princess2010]

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

I love the Muse.... she's my go to blog for makeup products I'm considering trying.

Me too! She got me addicted to Korean beauty products. I'm glad to see she liked the lip bombs!

 

[sinatraskitten]

Me too! She got me addicted to Korean beauty products. I'm glad to see she liked the lip bombs!

LMAO me too! I just ordered a bunch of skin food products because she highly recommended them. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[zadidoll]

If Ipsy holds true to the promo codes then I'll order more - if I end up liking it - once that code is valid. I'm so excited for this bag.

 

[tinkerbll695]

Just signed up! This will be my first bag - so excited!! This one bag is looking better than my last few birchboxes combined!

 

[kawaiimeows]

i really shouldn't have, but i took the plunge and signed up. this one just seems too good to miss out on!

 

[lilsxkitten]

I cancelled because I felt that they were skewing towards a younger crowd back in April.  I ended up reopening and after seeing what's in store for this bag, I'm excited that I did.  It seems like exactly what I need right now!   I'm nearly out of my mascara and liquid liner so this is really perfect timing for me!  I hope they continue on with this trend!

 

[kawaiimeows]

now that i think about it, i've been watching myglam/ipsy to see how they've improved, and i've found their bags lately to be a lot more desirable than my last few birchboxes, i think it's because my last few birchboxes have had hardly any makeup in them, just skin care items and cheap lifestyle items for me mostly (and for a lot of people too, i know).

since i just bought a 3 month gift subscription for a second birchbox account, i might close out my main account if this month isn't stellar and stick with ipsy for a little bit to see how it goes. i would hate to leave birchbox because of the points but it does become sort of useless if i don't even end up using about 50% (give or take) of the products i get.

 

[ValentineLissar]

I hope they can maintain this kind of hype going into November and December.  Remember how pissed people were after the February and March bags?  But, don't get me wrong, I'm soooo excited for this bag.  This is amazing! I am looking forward to getting the bright red lip bomb! By the way, is the lip bomb a lip gloss or is more of a lipstick?

 

[ValentineLissar]

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!

)

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.

I do agree they should have more variety, but I think that they've done an excellent job so far with getting make-up items.  I know it seems like they've been handing out a lot of lip glosses and nail polish and liquid eyeliner lately, but I think they sent out a lot of color items for the summer months.  I think part of the reason why they feature certain products in month after month could be due to the availability of products.  And I have a theory about Andrea's nail polishes.  It seems like she signed a contract to get her name on a nail polish line without having tested the product itself.  When it turned out that the formulation was terrible and the quality of the brush applicator were not that great, Andrea gave Ipsy the go  ahead to send out as many nail polishes as they could so that they could get rid of the overstock of bad product and start from scratch with coming up with a better formulation or something.

As for the availability of face products like blush, bronzer, powders, and finishing powders, I have a couple of theories.  One: Ipsy has a tough time getting samples of these because things like blushes and bronzers take forever for someone to use up, and it's hard to get deluxe size samples of it.  Two: Ipsy didn't want to send out these kinds of stuff without customizing it to the subscriber.  There was a lot of people criticizing MyGlam back in January when they only sent out a spot concealer that worked on fair and medium toned women.

I actually like the hair products stuff they send out. I don't use them right away but I eventually get to use them up and I think they're great.  Anyways, I wanted to respond to your post since you took a lot of time to compose it and no one yet has responded to your thoughts. 

 

[cmhughes02]

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

I hope they can maintain this kind of hype going into November and December.  Remember how pissed people were after the February and March bags?  But, don't get me wrong, I'm soooo excited for this bag.  This is amazing! I am looking forward to getting the bright red lip bomb! By the way, is the lip bomb a lip gloss or is more of a lipstick?

I think they will because december will be their anniversary solo they will probably go all out for that.

 

[mellee]

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

I cancelled because I felt that they were skewing towards a younger crowd back in April.  I ended up reopening and after seeing what's in store for this bag, I'm excited that I did.  It seems like exactly what I need right now!   I'm nearly out of my mascara and liquid liner so this is really perfect timing for me!  I hope they continue on with this trend!

I did the same thing last month, and didn't even get a month away before the hook brought me back.

I'd so love that gold LipBomb!  (I'm a total autumn.  All the pinks and nothing else make me want to cry.)

 

[Fairest of all]

I am SO excited for this bag!!! I really hope I get that gorgeous red gloss