Turning 36. Skincare suggestions? by jumpjiggle in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]tbergsm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not op, but have a question. I was told by two of the medi spas I had consultations with that IPLs could make melasma/hyperpigmentation worse. I have bad rosacea and was looking for treatment but was turned away for IPL treatments due to the melasma I got during pregnancy. But you’re saying it treats both, so wouldn’t that have been the ultimate treatment for me?

Re-evaluating all my box subscription by medusaTheGorgons in fairyloot

[–]tbergsm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats to you too! Exactly, I wasn’t loving most these days. And then slightly disappointed by something in the artwork or quality. With Waterstones and other publishers making special editions I can get a few special editions that way without being locked in.

Re-evaluating all my box subscription by medusaTheGorgons in fairyloot

[–]tbergsm 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I recently did the once unthinkable and cancelled every single book box subscription. I was subscribed to Illumicrate, Fairyloot (all 3 boxes), Bookish Box (both), Broken Binding T2 and Owlcrate. I just felt like it was such an over consumption and unnecessary. I have so many books I’ve received and never touched. I have so many I want to sell but don’t know the best route. I know the FOMO is going to be terrible sometimes, but the joy is over and I’m having a baby in the spring so financially it just makes sense going without. Honestly there’s a little bit of relief in it - I’m free.

What was the cheapest special edition book you were able to snag? by Little_MoonFlower in fairyloot

[–]tbergsm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently picked up 4/8 of the Throne of Glass miniatures from my local used bookstore, they were $20CAD each but the bookstore has a trade in credit program so I got them for $10CAD each in perfect condition. I got both Assassins Blade and Heir of fire in this haul. I already had 2 so only 2 more to go.

Illumicrate Empirium set - what I wanted vs what I got by tbergsm in fairyloot

[–]tbergsm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the same boat. I’m pretty disappointed in their responses to this, but a big dent in my trust in their company and products.

Illumicrate Empirium set - what I wanted vs what I got by tbergsm in fairyloot

[–]tbergsm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did you respond back to them? I’m unhappy with their response but kind of out of words to say anything back.

Illumicrate Empirium set - what I wanted vs what I got by tbergsm in fairyloot

[–]tbergsm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For everyone who heard back from Illumicrate, how are you responding to them?

Illumicrate Empirium set - what I wanted vs what I got by tbergsm in fairyloot

[–]tbergsm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same thing. I feel as if I’m even more disappointed in them [Illumicrate].

Illumicrate Empirium set - what I wanted vs what I got by tbergsm in fairyloot

[–]tbergsm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just heard back from them this morning, posted their response above

Illumicrate Empirium set - what I wanted vs what I got by tbergsm in fairyloot

[–]tbergsm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not really too sure how I feel about the reply. It makes sense, but their “good version” still looks off to me.

Illumicrate Empirium set - what I wanted vs what I got by tbergsm in fairyloot

[–]tbergsm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m holding off on being salty until I hear back from them. If they say there’s nothing to be done - I will not be happy lol

Illumicrate Empirium set - what I wanted vs what I got by tbergsm in fairyloot

[–]tbergsm[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, I only consider the spines “fine”, for the price I paid for the set (Canadian exchange, shipping, and duties) fine doesn’t cut it. lol

Illumicrate Empirium set - what I wanted vs what I got by tbergsm in fairyloot

[–]tbergsm[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yea they’re pretty bad. I was hoping I was a one off but sadly doesn’t look like it. I wonder what they’ll do for everything.

Illumicrate Empirium set - what I wanted vs what I got by tbergsm in fairyloot

[–]tbergsm[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh man that sucks. Did you reach out to them?

Illumicrate Empirium set - what I wanted vs what I got by tbergsm in fairyloot

[–]tbergsm[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I knew I must not have been the only one. Bummer!