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Love ipsy. I never really get too upset when I find something that isn't perfect for me, since I usually stash it away until I can use it. That being said, I wish ipsy would take some more risks in the products. I joined ipsy to try out new brands and products, even if I wouldn't use them. I think ipsy is in a bind---everyone wants make-up products (at least, that's what the Facebook mob always complains about) that they will use, are a decent size, etc. I can see why they sometimes use "safe" products that are kinda boring.
That being said, here's what I would LOVE to see!
First off, I don't really care about the bags. They are cute and fun and all, but I'd rather ipsy save the money and get a semi-decent bag, and use the savings to get better/more products.
- dry shampoo (they could do a small bottle like the bigsexyhair hairspray we got)
- bath bomb or something similar (love your guys' idea of a lush product!)
- butter nail polish. or essie. I adore these brands.
- cuticle cream, like Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
- Urban Decay eyeshadow or palettes
- A really pretty bronzer, now that it's kind of spring time
- NARS lip products. I would just die if we got something like that.
- Finishing powder or setting spray. I always wanted to try some, but not sure if it's worth spending the money on
- Eyelash serum. Seems to be a new "trend" that I would like to try
- Lip Plumper. Something different besides the usual, standard gloss we get.
- Any type of scrub. Lip scrub, body scrub, doesn't matter.
- A really cool self-tanner lotion or spray. This would be so tricky, but if they could find one from a high end brand as a sample, I'd be in heaven. I hate tanning beds, but never have it in my to splurge on a really nice, high quality self-tanner. A sample spray bottle of something very nice would be interesting. Again, really hard to pull off.
- A super blender brush. I can't think of any sub brand that's given one of these out.
- Benefit's Liquid Benetint. YES.
- Tarte cheek stain
- Something like NYX's Shine Killer, or the like. Again, would be hard, as those with dry skin wouldn't get much use.
- I really wouldn't mind something non-cosmetic. Like, a nice candle. Or a bath pillow. They could do an awesome pampering bag, with a bath bomb, some nice lotion, a face mask, and a yummy smelling candle. Wouldn't go over too well, but it would be something very unexpected and I wouldn't complain. I could see a lot of people unhappy with this, however.
- Bliss's Fat Girl Six Pack. Very different and out there, but I kind of want to try it out!
- On-the-go teeth whitener pen or gel.
- Anything Philosophy
- A really nice cracked heel/foot lotion. It's almost sandal season!
- Organix hair products are always awesome.
- High end hair mask, something from Fekkai or the like.
- It Cosmetics Bye Bye Redness Cream (totally thinking of myself here...I suffer from rosacea). They do have a whole line of Bye Bye products, with things for fine lines, blackheads, dark circles, etc. If only we could pick our treatment somehow!
- The new Gilette and Olay Sugarberry Razor. Eyeing it up, but so expensive!!
I could go on and on.
The challenge is finding things that people will like and use. And everyone has different likes and dislikes. I'm sure it's tough finding a product that is universally flattering. I wish ipsy would let us pick our top 2-3 colors on certain items (like the eyeshadows or lip glosses), that way they can ensure happy customers.
All in all, I wish we had some more off-the-wall items! I want to try new things out!