September’s Glam Bag was- excuse me I feel a yawn coming on. Zzzzz.
Crap. Did I fall asleep while posting? Must have been all these neutrals:
I’ve put off reviewing this bag because it’s just not that interesting. Everything about it, down to the golden, scaly bag is just bland. I appreciate the Ultra Repair Cream from First Aid Beauty. I think the NYX shadows are cute enough:
But there’s only so much of this stuff that I want. So I decided to cancel my subscription and just stick with Birchbox. Yes, I once compared Ipsy and Birchbox as the cool big sister who shows you all new makeup vs the stuffy aunt who gives you brands you never heard of. However, Birchbox is evolving and these are the reasons why I plan to stick with them.
- You can earn points by reviewing samples and use those points towards full size products. The point goals are realistic too. 10 points per product review. I currently have 20 dollars in points. I can get certain things for free AND shipped for free. Ipsy’s point system is harder to earn. A lot of it is about trying to hook friends on social media. I don’t want to be bothered by my friends trying to sell me their nail wraps, leggings, or lashes so I really don’t want to bother them either.
- You can reach human beings at Birchbox. If you have a subscription or order issue, they are prompt about responding back. Ipsy’s customer service is kind of a mystery.
- The brand offerings at Birchbox are of a better quality. They are even adding some Estée Lauder brands like Clinique. Ipsy has some good brands like Urban Decay, but a lot of drugstore stuff too.
So it’s been fun, Ipsy. I’ve had some cute bags and pretty makeup colors, but Birchbox is offering more substance, maturity, and stability at the moment. This sounds a lot like dating. 😕
Till next time…
Smooches! 💋
I had The same bag and switched to Birchbox as well. The fun of subscription boxes is expensive things, I don’t need samples of three dollar drugstore eyeshadow.
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Exactly! I had both subscriptions and one had to go. I hear Sephora is coming out with one 😍
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I need the Sephora one SO MUCH. I saw a review of the first box and it had Glam Glow and Marc Jacobs. Makes Nyx and Pixi a joke.
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Wait list only right now 😩😭
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Yea I’m on it 😦
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I had three of the same products as you, and I’ve got to admit that I’ve been more impressed by my Birchbox each month than my Ipsy. I’m thinking about getting rid of Ipsy.
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Curious, which three did you get?
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The Nyx trio, First Aid Beauty cream, and lip pencil.
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I completely agree. Mine was not bad but nothing exciting! I also want samples or higher end or less easily accessible makeup. Even online only companies. Nyx is a great company, but I can purchase a shadow trio on my own….I keep debating keeping ipsy or not! Some months are great, others are eh!
Thanks for sharing!
Xx Dani Elle
http://www.youtube.com/beautybydaniieb
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Yes! That’s the point of these boxes. To sample what you may not know about or may not be able to afford at full price. Thanks for checking out the post.
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You’re the first person I’ve found who received the same items as me this month! 3 were hits for me…but the brow powder and lip crayon were complete duds. I’ve recently subbed to BB so I’m looking forward to what I receive 🙂
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The lip crayon 😣. Hated that. I wrote to another blogger that BB is not without flaws, but it is worth it for the points, the sales, and the customer service.
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I’ve been delaying my Ipsy review this month, too, because it’s kind of meh for me. Not the worst I’ve received, but they’ve sure done better. Glad to hear that Birchbox is stepping up their game – I might need to check them out instead.
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I’m not gonna lie, not all of Birchbox is great. However, the point systems, the sales and the customer service are on point.
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