Great suggestions!!! I especially like your suggestion about letting us pick our favorite colors of certain products (especially if "sheer ____" would be an option). They could always send out the products that are supposed to react to your pH (my current favorite is Tarte's Skintuitive lip color).Originally Posted by devgess /img/forum/go_quote.gif
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!
Well when you sign up they ask you for your skin toneOriginally Posted by bluelion /img/forum/go_quote.gif
As much as I would love to test out a new concealer, I think it'd be really tricky for them to send out colors that will work unless they send a range of colors to everyone. And if they do that, I can't imagine the samples being that big.
I agree. I need to try it out in a store or get a little bitty sample card with multiple shades on it to see how it works. I have such a strange skin tone that I know I'd probably be dissappointed if I got something like that because most likely it wouldn't match my skin.Originally Posted by bluelion /img/forum/go_quote.gif
True, but there are still so many ranges in each skin tone. For instance, you can have a medium skin tone, but maybe one person has yellow undertones, while another person has pink, etc. Some people might get lucky and find a match, but it'd be a big bust for everyone else. Kinda like the concealer they sent in the January bag last year; it didn't suit everyone. Anyway, it's just my personal preference. For things like concealer and foundation, it's easier for me to test them in person to ensure I get a good match. Getting the right color in one of these bags (or any subscription company) would be a crapshoot, in my opinion.
Yeah this! I remember Zadi saying they were going to me more secretive.Originally Posted by meaganola /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I seem to vaguely recall someone -- Zadidoll, maybe? -- saying that they're changing how they do spoilers because we get the bags all figured out within minutes of spoilers being posted. I would not be surprised to find out that they have decided to try *no* spoilers one of these months.
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Quote: Originally Posted by meaganola /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I seem to vaguely recall someone -- Zadidoll, maybe? -- saying that they're changing how they do spoilers because we get the bags all figured out within minutes of spoilers being posted. I would not be surprised to find out that they have decided to try *no* spoilers one of these months.
Yeah this! I remember Zadi saying they were going to me more secretive.
They're going to make it harder for us because it was too easy to guess which ruined so many people wanting to be surprised. We'll see how April's spoilers go since they're aware that people were able to figure out their new formatting to find the images. Me, I have yet to figure out how to find things on the new site - the old one was easy but the new one is much harder.
This is funny to me, if people wanted to be surprised why would they look at spoilers?!They're going to make it harder for us because it was too easy to guess which ruined so many people wanting to be surprised. We'll see how April's spoilers go since they're aware that people were able to figure out their new formatting to find the images. Me, I have yet to figure out how to find things on the new site - the old one was easy but the new one is much harder.
Yep, their problem, not mine! =POriginally Posted by SnowLeopard /img/forum/go_quote.gif
This is funny to me, if people wanted to be surprised why would they look at spoilers?!
Originally Posted by Amanda Stan /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I know right!! I enjoy having some idea what I'm paying for
It gives me something to look forward to. I don't usually care for the contents, but I love getting a new cosmetic bag every month. The bags are the reason I subscribe. I was REALLY excited when we found out what the bag would look like.Originally Posted by Amanda Stan /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I know right!! I enjoy having some idea what I'm paying for
OTOH... When you have a magazine subscription, you don't know what specifically will be in the next issue. I think they're trying to position themselves more like that than as a set of items you know you are getting ahead of time. I also think they might be trying to cut down in all of the sub-unsub-sub-based-on-bag-contents activity going on.I know right!! I enjoy having some idea what I'm paying for Â
I think they will do spoilers, but they will probably wait until after the 1st of the month and try to make the pictures harder to read/guess... at least that's what I hope they do /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />Originally Posted by meaganola /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I seem to vaguely recall someone -- Zadidoll, maybe? -- saying that they're changing how they do spoilers because we get the bags all figured out within minutes of spoilers being posted. I would not be surprised to find out that they have decided to try *no* spoilers one of these months.
Oh, yes, me too ^_^ /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I have a white one but really it is too bright even with my pale skin, so a nice nude or beige, etc one would be awesomeOriginally Posted by Eva Papoutsi /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I would love to see a beige/off-white waterproof pencil brightener for the inner rims of the eyes... it's literally the only piece of makeup that I don't own and I would definitely use it after late nights or when my allergies start to kick up!
Have you tried Benefit's Eye Bright? It looks way more natural than a white eyeliner. It lasts all day too - at least for me. I wouldn't be opposed to trying the Tarte EmphasEyes one though.Originally Posted by Eva Papoutsi /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I would love to see a beige/off-white waterproof pencil brightener for the inner rims of the eyes... it's literally the only piece of makeup that I don't own and I would definitely use it after late nights or when my allergies start to kick up!
No I haven't, but I would love to try both of these (or anything similar for that matter)... I have only tried white eyeliners, but like you and Dekilah said they look way too bright and unnatural. I guess I should take a trip to Sephora (after I get my next paycheck) and try several of these to see which one would work best for me!Originally Posted by audiophilekate /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Have you tried Benefit's Eye Bright? It looks way more natural than a white eyeliner. It lasts all day too - at least for me. I wouldn't be opposed to trying the Tarte EmphasEyes one though.
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