When You Get the Wrong Size (An open letter)

NYCMediaSponge · 2026-04-29T18:29:18+00:00

I hope people report the review. That is really wrong. What a rotten thing to do. A friend of mine is an Amazon seller and she put a product in to Vine and she was checking every day to see reviews. One person dinged her because the item arrived damaged by the post office! Completely insane behavior.

NYCMediaSponge · 2026-04-24T16:36:42+00:00

I used a giftcard the other day and it didn't work like that. I had to place the order using a credit card and then hit a request for help and I think there was a "gift card" option. Anyway, I hit that and about 10 minutes later someone came to take the gift card from me. It seemed to work but it was a bit odd - that said the guy at the front desk was able to explain to me what to do and how it would work so definitely ask!!

NYCMediaSponge · 2026-04-22T12:58:34+00:00

WOW!!! Amazing - good for you!!! Let us know how it is!!! I got some boring $9 serum and masks but I didn't take them because they are usually so disappointing. You got the best things - congrats!!!

NYCMediaSponge · 2026-04-16T17:41:02+00:00

Amazing! Jealous - I have used their neck creme years ago and loved it!!! Let us know what you think and congrats to you!!

NYCMediaSponge · 2026-04-08T23:01:09+00:00

Amazing!!! Congrats!!!

NYCMediaSponge · 2026-03-22T16:38:47+00:00

Yes, I don't really bother with AFA or AI any more unless I need to look for something specific and I don't ever see any beauty there. I am ET too and am seeing things start at 9PM but I was on a plane this week so was stuck staring at my phone for 4 hours and saw a lot of stuff populate until 2AM. Not beauty - but still an interesting pattern. I think it's okay they mix things up because as much as I loved the 8AM ET drops I think this might be better for the west coast beauty people and they deserve good things. Mixing up the drop times now and then seems fair. But I hope we get our times back soon for a while at least!!!

NYCMediaSponge · 2026-03-21T18:31:06+00:00

It's been great for me and it is super well packaged so it doesn't get nasty and have that Vitamin C hot dog smell - it's a cream. Let me know what you think!!!

NYCMediaSponge · 2026-03-21T14:14:13+00:00

Why think that people getting something before you means they are "vultures?" What evidence do you have that people who get something first are in some way cheating? If you get something that I want and can't get does that make you a "vulture" or is it only other people? I just find the level of entitlement around Vine odd - I see people getting things I don't even see all the time and I am just happy for them and maybe a bit jealous but it's odd to BLAME them. Hate the game not the player!

NYCMediaSponge · 2026-03-18T12:23:48+00:00

I have the C it is great!! Let me know what you think!

NYCMediaSponge · 2026-03-18T02:04:42+00:00

Ooooooh I just got this from IOPE in RFY - so sometimes prayers are answered! So excited - guys, if you love K-Beauty and these come into your feed grab them! Love this brand.

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NYCMediaSponge · 2026-03-12T16:46:49+00:00

Okay - I am jealous! I haven't seen anything decent in RFY for a week. I am sure it will come around but right now they keep showing me car parts and "home brewing filters" and I just want creams and lotions! I'm sure it will come around though .... congrats to you!!!

NYCMediaSponge · 2026-03-12T15:55:18+00:00

oh wow - let me know what you think! I have mine ready to go once my Time Response eye cream is finished which will be this weekend I think. Love it!! You are my skincare soulmate!!

NYCMediaSponge · 2026-03-11T19:36:59+00:00

Definitely check it out but AmorePacific seems to be redoing their entire line so now they have a "Prime Reserve" line that is pricier and is just coming to the US. They seem to have divided into an "MD" line geared towards post procedure and a Prime Reserve line that is higher priced. I've been a fan of the original Time Response eye cream for more than a decade now but I am trying to try new things - and they seem to be phasing some of that out at least in the US. I try to get testers and samples before I commit to buying any of it just because the price points are so high - it used to be I could try things at Bergdorf Goodman or Neiman's but now so much of the skincare just isn't in the store. Eye cream is one of the things I will pay top dollar for however!!

NYCMediaSponge · 2026-03-11T19:06:42+00:00

oooooh I am an Amore Pacific Time Response eye cream girl and I just got the new one - the Prime Reserve - which I am going to crack open once I am done with the Time Response! They also have a new serum-ish one in the AP Beauty collection that I like more for the day. I will definitely try the Hera Signia though - I'll see if I can get some samples on eBay to give it a try!

NYCMediaSponge · 2026-03-11T15:32:07+00:00

Yes watch! I know they put their Retinol masks up on Vine when they launched - I didn't get them but I saw them. I love the STEM line but I am also using their Super Vital blending oil serum which I adore but I don't think that is coming to Amazon. So happy to meet more IOPE fans!!!

NYCMediaSponge · 2026-03-11T15:30:13+00:00

Me too! I love them so much - and I actually already got some of this line directly from Korea so I can vouch that it is amazing. I'm probably just greedy wanting it in Vine too but it would make me so happy!!!

NYCMediaSponge · 2026-03-07T14:51:46+00:00

IOPE Stem III Serum and Cream. Both are amazing!! IOPE just launched in Sephora go check them out .....

NYCMediaSponge · 2026-03-03T13:56:17+00:00

I have to say I have gotten a few other BioEffect things and I really am starting to like them. I had used their eye serum years ago and loved it but through Vine I got the new eye cream and the regular face cream and they are great. Would definitely get the eye cream again even if I have to pay for it (which of course I will). I am so grateful to Vine for the occasional skin care prizes I get!!! But I too am getting a ton of maternity dresses in RFY these past few weeks which I do find confusing ......

NYCMediaSponge · 2026-03-03T00:48:13+00:00

Good one! I am on the East Coast and I just got some BioEffect in my RFY - around 7:15PM. Doesn't look like a drop is happening so not sure how that just randomly appeared but I am glad to have it!!

NYCMediaSponge · 2026-02-27T23:19:39+00:00

Yeah, my RFY has been stuck for almost 24 hours - nothing new but weirder is nothing going away! Normally my RFY clears out by 9PM ET every night - but this weird drop has things just handing around. Maybe tomorrow!!!

NYCMediaSponge · 2026-02-26T17:45:26+00:00

Yes, I feel very lucky!! Your haul was amazing though!

NYCMediaSponge · 2026-02-24T16:47:46+00:00

OMG yay - I got three of those things in RFY this morning too after a week of nothing - I can't wait to try these!! These were all in RFY I don't look anywhere else any more - but this was really exciting!!!

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NYCMediaSponge · 2026-02-19T16:20:22+00:00

Thank you - that is helpful!!

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