so close to a 5 star review!

So, lately I've been incredibly busy caretaking for my mother, sons, home, working, our animals, and just the in general "we're not in a recession" (but it sure feels like it), kinda type of life.

For me life runs faster than a racecar on high octane jet fuel mixed with fast-phetamine' on some days, while trying to break the bank. I was looking a little tired and worn down, so I wanted to make myself feel better, look better and be better. I dabble in makeup, and love my skin care routine but clearly I wasn't doing something right when I saw Alfred Hitchcock, and not myself in the mirror.

I find IPSY one day scrolling and think to myself, "I'm so out of the makeup game, and don't even know brands now days". THIS WILL BE A GREAT IDEA. They can introduce me to new brands and processes so I can get back in "get pretty" game feeling all girly again... or at least that was the positive thought.

I got on site, took quiz, and was jazzed to get my first boxes. I ordered the original package, as well as the extra. I figured 10 products a month would be a good start. I knew the numbers, read the descriptions and even sneak peeked. I was excited!

Then I got my original box, I opened it and was met with 5 basic products including a hair mask I think I saw at Target for 2.99. Slightly unimpressed but hopeful I kept opening products. I received a highlighter in blush pink, super micro dust glitter (what one would assume fairy farts are made from). When I went to open it the applicator had pushed itself out of the tube and was everywhere in the cap (fully loaded). Not knowing this would be one of my life's top ten mistakes... I unscrewed the cap (insert explosion emoji here).

My home now has an incredibly welcoming pink dust EVERYWHERE, and my bedspread... (bc why wouldn't I be normal and open it at a table) is a now a giant highlighting wipe.

Awesome. Totally on me. But ... ughhh.

Well. After that I had enough of IPSY for that day.

Then, I received my "EXTRA" box.. Ummmm disappointed, was the first thing I felt. Again, with the five products, small and or same size as the original box. So I paid double for the same. Also, the lip gloss in this one smelled terrible. Hmm. I got online with IPSY customer service, let them know about the highlighter, and they were more than willing to send me another glitter bomb without question. Cool. But when challenged and asked why there isn't a greater value for the Extra box, I was told to upgrade to a $65 quarterly subscription. So I asked how many products I would receive for the rate in 3 mo. I was told approximately 24, and any additional add-ons for $3.50 - $5 each.

Now, I am not a mathematician but if I had original and extra box subscriptions that would be 30 products in 3 mo.? Or am I wrong. Also the price of those 2 boxes per month is approximately $47, x3 = $143 approximately for 30 products. Or, the Ultimate box at $65 for 24 products for 3 mo. Why does this feel like complex calculus with the same return, a headache.

I got online, started doing some research into IPSY and was seeing other customers had the same complaints. The quality, as well as quantity is not there for the value of the money we are spending. Also, your quiz .. total BS. Nothing I had requested or preferred was even sent.

Literally, I could go to CVS and shop the makeup clearance for $47 and leave with 10 - 15 things. Walgreens, about the same maybe less. Ulta clearance would get me about 5 quality items in full-size, and a dozen small items. Dollar Tree would get me 36 items of makeup. And all of that would get me out of the house, moving and feeling like a human again too. A human saving money.

My point... this service is kind of... completely useless.

I mean if you like having random products you may or may not use laying around, enjoy clutter, and have extra money to waste on the subscription then yeah, totally. But someone in my realistic life situation, it was definitely just a full-on disappointment. I could have avoided this to be honest.

I think the Extra boxes should come with 7 pieces, the Ultimate should be 10 per month. And these items, should be quality, sized appropriately and name brands, as well as 2 "samples" as freebies to encourage customer fulfillment. I would pay $75 for that and think it'd be fair. See you (IPSY), want us fulfilled then we tell our mom, sister, friends and co-workwers and you make more capital that way as a business. When you (IPSY) low-ball us on products and cheap throw-in's I could've just bought at Target... we post our opinions that are NOT in your favor for others to learn from our mistakes.

#IPSY #DoBetter

From a cancelled IPSY subscriber.

I was updating another game and then casually scrolled to look at other games when I stumbled upon this gem. Uhhh, ACTIONFIT?... I don't really think they enjoyed it hahaha

Reviews can't be linked but here's the app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cat.hole.puzzle.aos

From a couple years ago so no link. Sorry

Guess the daughter might need a good tumbler after that!

I found this 2 star review and I can't stop thinking about it. I know they weren't trying to be funny but I find it hilarious. Copied the text here:

Great concept, frustrating execution (especially while traveling)

I really wanted to love the Scrubba Wash Bag Portable Washing Machine because on paper it solves a very specific travel problem I have.
I fully recognize that I could just wash clothes in a hotel sink with soap and hang them dry. But for some reason that always grosses me out a little — what if the sink isn’t actually clean? What if it’s too small? What if I’m washing underwear in a questionable sink and then wearing it again? My brain goes down a rabbit hole. I wanted something self-contained that felt cleaner, easier, and gave me peace of mind while traveling.

I bought this for a 15-day trip to Egypt because I wanted to pack light, rewash basics (socks, underwear, shirts), and avoid paying hotel laundry fees.
Before using it, I did my homework. I watched multiple user reviews, YouTube tutorials, and even videos from Scrubba themselves. Unfortunately, actually using it was way more confusing than it should’ve been.

My biggest issue: the instructions are far too vague.
The water fill lines were frustrating because they rely on little clothing illustrations to estimate load size, which honestly didn’t help me at all. I wish they gave clearer guidance like:

- X socks + X underwear = fill to this line
- 1 shirt + undergarments = fill to this line
- Small load = use this much detergent sheet

Instead, I filled it to the lowest water line for just a few small items and it took forever. I kept thinking, is this really how much water I need just to wash a few socks and underwear? It felt especially wasteful while traveling in Egypt where I was already mindful of water usage.
I also had no idea whether using less water than the fill line was okay.

Then there’s the scrubbing instructions — they say use the internal washboard for anywhere between 30 seconds and 3 minutes, which is a massive range. How am I supposed to know what’s enough? If I scrub for only 30 seconds, are my clothes actually clean? I ended up doing the full 3 minutes every time because I didn’t want dirty clothes.

The rinsing instructions were also unclear. How do you know all the dirty water is actually gone? Should you rinse once? Twice? Empty the bag first? Rinse each item separately? Refill the entire bag? I found myself Googling basic questions that should’ve already been answered.

Then there were the water temperature instructions, which somehow made me even more anxious. The instructions specifically warn not to use water over 122°F / 50°C. That sounds simple until you’re traveling and using random hotel sinks and showers — and suddenly wondering: how exactly am I supposed to know if this water is 122°F? That warning honestly stressed me out because it made me feel like I could accidentally damage the bag. Clearer instructions would help a lot, like:
- “Don’t use very hot water”
- “Warm tap water is recommended”
- “Cold water is also fine”

And even better: recommendations by fabric type (cotton, synthetics, delicates, etc.) so people don’t accidentally shrink clothes or damage stains.

Speaking of stains — I had pants with a stain during my trip and wasn’t sure whether this bag could help treat it or whether washing it incorrectly would set the stain. There were no stain treatment recommendations, so I ended up paying for hotel dry cleaning instead.
Another thing I wish they included: clear instructions for cleaning the bag itself.

This is supposed to be reused during travel, and one of my biggest concerns was mold or lingering bacteria buildup. I couldn’t find clear guidance on whether the bag should be cleaned after every use, after every trip, or after a certain number of washes.
Something simple like:
- rinse with soap and water after use
- wipe/pat dry with paper towels
- hang upside down to dry completely
- store only when fully dry
would’ve been really helpful.

Instead, the only guidance I remember was hanging it upside down to dry (and I think using their hook system — which leads to another issue).
For nearly $60, I was surprised it doesn’t include the hanging cord/clips shown in some of the marketing. You have to buy your own setup. I ended up hanging clothes on the hotel bathroom towel rack, and thankfully everything dried overnight.

At the end of the day, this product created way more mental effort than I wanted while on vacation. I wanted something simple and low-maintenance, but instead I kept replaying instructions, Googling best practices, and stressing over whether I was wasting water or washing things incorrectly.

Honestly, I would’ve been better off buying a cheap sponge, cleaning the hotel sink myself for peace of mind, and handwashing everything there.
2 stars because I genuinely think the concept is great — they’re close — but the execution and instructions need serious improvement. A QR code linking to clear tutorials, better written instructions, cleaning guidance, and more specific recommendations would make a huge difference.

I'm confused, it's on a website about reviewing other websites, this one is about exchange rates

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Toilet-Paper-4-Rolls-150-2-Ply-Sheets-per-Roll/1275613286

Replacement request...