Ipsy/MyGlam: October 2012

[artemis76]

I've had Klout for well over a year and have only gotten a few freebies (but they were GREAT ones!). I tend to forget to check the site but once every few weeks, really should get back in the habit of checking every day because I keep missing out on the beauty ones they've been having the last couple of months

 

[gypsiemagic]

Originally Posted by lady41 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I am a klout member but i didnt know anything about getting freebies! what does your score have to be in order to qualify for freebies?

The "Perks" all have different scores you need to qualify, the company providing the perk gets to decide. Other factors like location and categories also play a part

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Originally Posted by artemis76 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I've had Klout for well over a year and have only gotten a few freebies (but they were GREAT ones!). I tend to forget to check the site but once every few weeks, really should get back in the habit of checking every day because I keep missing out on the beauty ones they've been having the last couple of months

I put it as a bookmark on my browser so I remember to make sure to check frequently. Essie seems to be a frequent one, I just got an(other, got another a few weeks ago) Essie Polish in addition to this. The best perk was the $250 gift card to Bonobos, He got two pairs of jeans! His Klout score is 93, so he gets lots of the really good ones /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[lauravee]

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


I put it as a bookmark on my browser so I remember to make sure to check frequently. Essie seems to be a frequent one, I just got an(other, got another a few weeks ago) Essie Polish in addition to this. The best perk was the $250 gift card to Bonobos, He got two pairs of jeans! His Klout score is 93, so he gets lots of the really good ones /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

Ooh nice! What kind of score do you need to get Essie ?

 

[gypsiemagic]

For this fall collection one it was a score over 40, and topics : nails, nail polish, beauty, style, fashion

The scoring system is a little wonky though, since they are in the middle of a site redesign and update.

Also I forgot, we actually used the Lil Wayne klout account for the bonobos perk, he runs social media accounts for big artists. Its pretty hard to get that high as an individual, mostly brands and famous people, 80-100 is the top bracket for the highest perks when they are tiered, but usually over 50 and you are pretty set.

 

[Claudia Marcus]

Is a lip bomb a plumper? Does it have chemicals that swell your lips?

 

[zadidoll]

Originally Posted by Claudia Marcus /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Is a lip bomb a plumper? Does it have chemicals that swell your lips?

No entirely sure that it is. According to their website it's a gloss, stain and lacquer.

http://www.mirenesse.com/lip-gloss/237-lip-bomb-glossy-lacquer-stain-pinks-31g.html#pa_387 A Revolutionary colour that combines gloss, stain and lacquer all in one!
 A satisfying NEW INNOVATION in lip colour; beyond gloss, stain or lip lacquer. Colour that drenches your lips for a juicy high impact colour that's feather-light and super-moist with a velvety finish. Power packed with non-smearing pigment that lasts and lasts. Colours may be mixed easily to create countless intense or nude looks depending on your fashion mood! Infused with a breath refreshing mint taste and Lip Perfecting Spheres plus caring vitamins. Who says you can't have it all?, Apply a small amount and mix shades to create your own personal shade! Infinity Lipâ„¢ Applicator allows for professional application of precision colour. Don't apply too much! It's better to apply a thin layer first then build it up if you want more colour. For extra long wear pair with a matching lip liner.

Key Ingredients:

• Lip Perfecting Spheres,

• Botanical Oils & Vitamin E

• Formulated for Sensitive Skin, Mirenesse Cosmetics are pharmaceutically formulated using organic Australian and safe, high quality and unique ingredients to minimise the risk of allergies.

 

[BeautyPhoenix]

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

 Don't buy it yet. I think those coastal scent eyeshadows might be the size of a dime instead of the standard Mac / Mirabella / UD / Elf shadows. 

yeah usually they are about the size of a dime, which honestly they are usually really pigmented so they last a long time. 

 

[BeautyPhoenix]

Also, I got my hair done ladies, expect some pictures tomorrow with it! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[emilyyygloria]

when do the boxes usually begin to ship?

 

[Missglammygirl]

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

when do the boxes usually begin to ship?

middle of the month

 

[missyjluver]

Hopefully we'll start getting shipping notices by tomorrow!

 

[katelynbby]

I think the theme is pretty interesting this month. October is the month of Halloween, Breast Cancer Awareness and Anti-Bullying, so it would have been cool to see those themes.

 

[ValentineLissar]

I think the bombshell theme is universal for a makeup company but I suppose it would have been more fitting for December's bag. But latching onto the causes like breast cancer awareness and anti-bullying would be a bad move for Ipsy especially if they're not giving the profits to charity.  I think that the customization and the wildness of the coastal scents colors gives subscribers the freedom to use the makeup sent out this month for crazy Halloween looks. They probably "officially" didn't want to do a Halloween themed box because that might have pissed/scared off subscribers who thought that Ipsy would send out bright cartoonish colors.

"Bombshell" does make me think of Marilyn Monroe, but I'm not sure if that's because of the show. 

 

[BeautyPhoenix]

Yeah I am pretty sure they will probably start shipping tomorrow through Friday and we will get our tracking numbers Monday like last time, that way they can be 100% sure that all of ours should have left the warehouse or at least have an active number by then. 

 

[dryadsbubble]

I signed up for MyGlam back in May but never actually subscribed... and after seeing what my Birchbox will hold for me this month (3 products plus a Luna bar?? Ugh), I decided it was time to give MyGlam/Ipsy a try. 

I just signed up and it said that I should be receiving the October's bag, which is super exciting! I was hoping to squeeze in with enough time to still get the October bag!

 

[Celestemel]

This will be my first bag too! I had signed up for e-mail alerts and then had never actually subscribed. They sent an enticing e-mail... they had me at "bombshell". Looking at the pics and description, I'm super happy that I took the plunge.

Given what dryadsbubble said, I was afraid for my Birchbox. For the first time, I figured out how to find out what I'm getting. Super excited!

Link deleted per Terms of Service.

 

[CourtneyB]

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

I signed up for MyGlam back in May but never actually subscribed... and after seeing what my Birchbox will hold for me this month (3 products plus a Luna bar?? Ugh), I decided it was time to give MyGlam/Ipsy a try. 

I just signed up and it said that I should be receiving the October's bag, which is super exciting! I was hoping to squeeze in with enough time to still get the October bag!

Same thing, basically. I've gotten MyGlam before, but at the time, my extra BB was better. I've been watching Ipsy, and the quality is improving, while I feel like Birchbox isn't quite where it was. Therefore, I'm going to cancel my extra BB account (keeping the main one) and sub to Ipsy for a bit. I'm getting the October bag, thank goodness, which is really exciting. Can't wait to try everything out! =)

 

[WanderlustinWA]

I'm a relative newbie to the sub box scene (and MUT) - have been getting just BB for a few months.  Finding this site has expanded my makeup world (err, as well as my credit card bill)!  Just subscribed to Ipsy a few minutes ago and am pumped for getting an October box.

 

[WanderlustinWA]

Durrr, duplicate, sorry about that.

 

[Playedinloops]

Agh I keep going back and forth on whether or not I should resubscribe. I don't need another mascara or another lipgloss or another anything and I know that but the good deal of this october bag is KILLING me.