FAKING VALUE TO SELL CALENDARS?! | Exposing Ipsy's 2023 Advent Calendar

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  • The Ipsy 2023 Advent Calendar is advertising FAKE value to get people to buy their calendars!? Lets unbox the Calendar and investigate!
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    Time Stamps
    0:00 - Intro
    0:33 - About The Calendar
    1:49 - Unboxing
    22:25 - Final Thoughts
    23:06 - The Value Doesn't Add Up!
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  • @Alexandria-Ryan
    @Alexandria-Ryan  7 місяців тому +1466

    Hey guys! I don't watch any other advent unboxing before I do mine but after I filmed this I watched some other unboxings to see what other people thought! I watched an unboxing by Lauren Mae Beauty and she found the Skin Inc face massage bar on the Ipsy shop on sale for only $8.00!! It appears they have removed it from the shop but if you are able and willing to sell a $125 item for $8 then was it really worth $125 in the first place?? Artificial value inflation is something we see a lot in subscripton boxes and I in my opinion we might be being that here as well! But let me know what you guys think! Love ya💖

    • @hollypierce3076
      @hollypierce3076 7 місяців тому +47

      I really feel like you should put out an advent calendar or a subscription box, you certainly have enough knowledge on good stuff to put in them!

    • @CarrozzaJohn-fo5pu
      @CarrozzaJohn-fo5pu 7 місяців тому +23

      I saw it also and she broke it down really well but you are still the queen of advent calendars

    • @razeenahfauz3790
      @razeenahfauz3790 7 місяців тому +19

      Hey alex i have some advent suggestions sorry for your wallet 😅😅 but i saw some other creators unbox a Sephora uk i think it was bright orange colour and i was shocked to see the value and products you actually get and the plouis advent calendar seems amazing as well love you and your videos stay happy and healthy love you sooo much ❤❤

    • @PurpleReign1401
      @PurpleReign1401 7 місяців тому +4

      I didn't read this before commenting but it was her video I watched and got my info from.

    • @carlinwood5738
      @carlinwood5738 7 місяців тому +18

      Ipsy is shady and that’s why I canceled my subscription a long time ago.

  • @maggiep6605
    @maggiep6605 7 місяців тому +215

    If ipsy actually thought the face massager was worth $125, it would have been day 25.

  • @trendarella.truthfully
    @trendarella.truthfully 7 місяців тому +575

    😂 I'm surprised that Ipsy hasn't put your name on a DO NOT SHIP TO list for their advent calendars. Like "WARNING: CUSTOMER IS BANNED FROM BUYING OUR EMBARRASSING ADVENT CALENDARS. DO NOT SHIP"

    • @robynwolf3803
      @robynwolf3803 7 місяців тому +3

      Lol😂

    • @brendal9976
      @brendal9976 7 місяців тому +4

      She buys them allllll. She may get a few shipped to her but she does buy most. It’s fun huh. Lol

    • @trendarella.truthfully
      @trendarella.truthfully 7 місяців тому +9

      I know, I was joking but honestly meant like " WARNING: THIS CUSTOMER IS BANNED FROM BUYING OUR EMBARRASSING CALENDARS "

    • @Silvafootfamily525
      @Silvafootfamily525 7 місяців тому +9

      I agree with you. However, she has said that Alexandria Ryan isn't her actual name. And also I believe she has at least one go to her parents house. So they might not know who to not ship to.

    • @WillSing4TP
      @WillSing4TP 7 місяців тому

      😂

  • @katies.still.here.83
    @katies.still.here.83 7 місяців тому +139

    I am absolutely floored that they put two of the exact same thing in that calendar. That is wild.

    • @lelalu101
      @lelalu101 7 місяців тому +2

      I'm in awe

  • @Nicolesid1
    @Nicolesid1 7 місяців тому +1027

    I am here for you calling brands out for fake value, especially when these are supposed to be fun ways to try new things and get value back.

    • @sherimorgan7107
      @sherimorgan7107 7 місяців тому +1

      Yeah, ipsy and boxy charm both so I'm not surprised. The Josie Maran serum is great, if I could afford to change my 15 step skincare routine to be only Josie Maran products, I totally would!! I'm super picky about skincare.

    • @sherimorgan7107
      @sherimorgan7107 7 місяців тому

      Oh also this months icon box was created by Miss Pat McGrath herself and the choices and box as a whole is really good. I got a cold processed stem cell scalp serum for hair growth, my hair has thinned drastically so I'm hoping this will help me and if it does, I'll let you know. The only problem is, it's like $95 I think lol so idk if I'd be able to buy it again when it runs out, but if it actually works, I might have to make some sacrifices to get it again lol

    • @helenledwith-hales4459
      @helenledwith-hales4459 7 місяців тому

      Wow that face thing is such a rip off !!

  • @eliontheinternet3298
    @eliontheinternet3298 7 місяців тому +328

    “Ipsy what the heck?!” is a great summary of this whole channel 😂

    • @Nicolesid1
      @Nicolesid1 7 місяців тому +14

      I feel like we need stickers😅

    • @MissMTurner
      @MissMTurner 7 місяців тому +5

      Perfection 😂

    • @Zaguzah
      @Zaguzah 7 місяців тому +6

      ​​@@Nicolesid1ALL THE MERCH! I especially need this on a t-shirt.

  • @ryannheninger1602
    @ryannheninger1602 7 місяців тому +154

    I’m still mad about 2 days with the exact same product. I’d be contacting them about that. That is absolutely ridiculous.

    • @sydneypeck2488
      @sydneypeck2488 7 місяців тому +11

      I wonder if that was a mistake when packaging? It'd be interesting to see if other people are also receiving that same product twice because that is absolutely unacceptable

    • @ioncekilledamanwithmyshoe
      @ioncekilledamanwithmyshoe 7 місяців тому +1

      Disappointed in them but not surprised, lol. Companies are so greedy. I’m sure that it was an undersold item for the brand and so they sold it for super cheap to Ipsy, and because it was so cheap they probably put two in there to save money while also bumping up the value price of the box. Notice how it’s a shade that can’t suit everyone too.

  • @Bigbbezme
    @Bigbbezme 7 місяців тому +472

    I am honestly annoyed with advent calendars being so ridiculously high priced to just give samples for said price....especially considering that most of the time they try to say there is value in having those sad little samples. There is no value when I get 1, maybe 2 uses out of it. It's frustrating and I hope you call more of them out for it.

    • @janemclean7032
      @janemclean7032 7 місяців тому +2

      I agree! Some of the advent calendars are great, but some are just rip offs. Epsie is definitely a rip off the best advent calendar. I’ve seen this year is a Barbie one. It is so cute for kids.❤

    • @kai0tfoool
      @kai0tfoool 7 місяців тому +4

      Especially that Dior one, $800 for literal samples

    • @Lyndseybaby77
      @Lyndseybaby77 7 місяців тому

      I agree, I want to get a beauty calendar but I want it to be worth it and am having a hard time finding one

  • @AnnemarieFL
    @AnnemarieFL 7 місяців тому +205

    The fact that you did the math on this and still gave them the benefit of pricing these at full value is wild! Definitely a scammy feeling calendar for sure!!!

  • @missmae198208
    @missmae198208 7 місяців тому +437

    Bag balm was originally used for cow utters. You can get a huge tin for less than $10. It is amazing on rough feet and hands. It smells medicinal but it works so good!

    • @robinkohl9827
      @robinkohl9827 7 місяців тому +15

      It is a staple for me! I love the stuff!

    • @missmae198208
      @missmae198208 7 місяців тому

      @@robinkohl9827 it is so good. I discovered it while working at a quilting store. They use it on their hands because sewing isn't always great for the skin. I love to put it on my feet with socks and it keeps my feet soft

    • @Skorea77
      @Skorea77 7 місяців тому +12

      It helps the eczema on my hands in the winter!!

    • @missmae198208
      @missmae198208 7 місяців тому +3

      @@Skorea77 I bet! It's such good stuff. If you don't have a tin get one soon.

    • @amandaavalos6036
      @amandaavalos6036 7 місяців тому +14

      Works great for cold soars too. We get it at the local ranch store. I have seen that tiny thing it's literally $2

  • @soxiad
    @soxiad 7 місяців тому +60

    The way you found that face massager for $1.50 - that had me laughing so much but I woulda been PISSED if I spent money on it my GOD!

    • @tamarasparks8065
      @tamarasparks8065 7 місяців тому +7

      It was their rejoin for a 100$ gift. I clicked to see what it was about and they renewed my subscription. My credit card is now dealing with them. Smh. I need to send them to spam

  • @thraelen
    @thraelen 7 місяців тому +120

    Almost every day my husband asks me if you have a new video and after this said he’s “here for the Ipsy tea” 😂😂 We love advent calendar season. ❤

    • @kristinaerickson2353
      @kristinaerickson2353 7 місяців тому +7

      Mine asks me about "advent calendar" girl every year. It's the only one of my UA-cam videos he likes.

    • @MySavingGraceXO
      @MySavingGraceXO 7 місяців тому +4

      We love a supportive hubby ❤

  • @hollypierce3076
    @hollypierce3076 7 місяців тому +123

    This is exactly why I stopped getting IPSY three years ago when they raised their prices and didn't add any value or extra products to the bags

    • @Leslie-wb8cb
      @Leslie-wb8cb 7 місяців тому

      Same!

    • @LindaKayHolevas
      @LindaKayHolevas 7 місяців тому +1

      Same! I refuse to give them my money. I personally love skin care & the Allure subscription box is my absolute favorite!

    • @staceymccann8340
      @staceymccann8340 7 місяців тому +6

      Yep me too. 3 years sober off Ipsy and boxy. Do I miss it sometimes? Yep! But am I using my huge stash of great makeup and spending my $ smarter on things I actually want like amazing indie brands a few times a year instead of random item every month and loving it? Hell yea! So much better!

    • @hollypierce3076
      @hollypierce3076 7 місяців тому +2

      @@LindaKayHolevas Me too, I have been really leaning towards subbing to P.Louise because that makeup and skincare is so stinking adorable and the makeup is actually usable colors (I love earth tones and there seems to be a lot of options)
      But I'm not giving my money to IPSY/boxy charm or any of the others that keeps raising prices without compensating with more products.

    • @hollypierce3076
      @hollypierce3076 7 місяців тому

      @@staceymccann8340 lol I'm like 5 years off IPSY/boxy charm.
      I am interested in the P.Louise subscription box though, it seems to be more usable products and you actually get value for your money! And it's SO CUTE!!!

  • @DKNyborg
    @DKNyborg 7 місяців тому +123

    You should get bins - one for eyeliner, mascara, eyeshadow, skincare, etc for these so you can see how many repeats you get in each one.
    *day 14: that is my favorite mascara!

    • @WillSing4TP
      @WillSing4TP 7 місяців тому +2

      And one bin for cows?🐄🤭

    • @mima_8484
      @mima_8484 7 місяців тому +2

      ​@@WillSing4TPand goats!

    • @WillSing4TP
      @WillSing4TP 7 місяців тому

      ​@@mima_8484😂😂 🐐

    • @heathererickson282
      @heathererickson282 7 місяців тому +4

      Then have a year end video showing your repeats!

  • @ninahowell6550
    @ninahowell6550 7 місяців тому +106

    The fact Ipsy is still in business completely blows my mind.
    Happy Anniversary!! ❤

    • @pvrpl313
      @pvrpl313 7 місяців тому +1

      They were great for the first like 2 years and then product repeats really started... Also - I think the subscription is only good for a short term cycle of subscribing. Just my two cents lol

  • @jennifermiller1042
    @jennifermiller1042 7 місяців тому +170

    I can't believe they put Bag Balm in there 😂😂😂 My mom used to put it on my extremely awful eczema. It's cheap and not fancy lol

    • @s.8462
      @s.8462 7 місяців тому +27

      "there's a cow on the tin, I like that." xD loved that moment

    • @robinkohl9827
      @robinkohl9827 7 місяців тому +2

      It really works in dry feet.

    • @DestinyR7
      @DestinyR7 7 місяців тому +3

      My grandpa used this for his dry skin 😂

    • @Leslie-wb8cb
      @Leslie-wb8cb 7 місяців тому +13

      I'm pretty sure that size can be had in the checkout at the store for about $2

    • @chrstinamercado2205
      @chrstinamercado2205 7 місяців тому +6

      I agree the bag balm was it for me. I’m so glad I canceled right before the bought boxycharm. I canceled both boxes. And watching all the unboxing I watch I’m so glad I canceled

  • @--s-0-
    @--s-0- 7 місяців тому +46

    I feel like Ipsy is the closest thing Alexandria has to a nemesis

    • @mikaylajayne5904
      @mikaylajayne5904 7 місяців тому +3

      Don’t forget Sephora. Alexandria vs Sephora advent calendars is iconic!

  • @nerdybird27
    @nerdybird27 7 місяців тому +128

    I really think someone should be talking to a lawyer about these companies. They inflate prices and partner with drop shipping companies to pass off these Alibaba products as worth as much as prestige brands. It feels an awful lot like fraud

    • @LifeStyleResearch
      @LifeStyleResearch 7 місяців тому +38

      When they also ship these items, they declare the value is super low (probably the actual cost) to circumvent import taxes. It can't be both.

    • @geeky12ful
      @geeky12ful 7 місяців тому +6

      I agree a big ripoff!!

    • @NotMykl
      @NotMykl 7 місяців тому +2

      There are to many companies to do a class action lawsuit against for having ridiculous pricing in their advent calendars.

  • @pm3618
    @pm3618 7 місяців тому +97

    this is probably gonna be a pretty freaky comment but, I’m from Kentucky and every woman in my family acts exactly like you do. like, we’re all like that all the time, constantly. even if we’re not related I love watching your videos ‘cause it feels like I’m supporting a cousin - I hope that you keep making them and you find only success ✨

  • @shellykozun3813
    @shellykozun3813 7 місяців тому +27

    Yes!! Hold Ispy accountable for their lies!
    They lost me as a customer last year, and after stunts like inflating the value of the advent calendar, they’ll never get me back!

  • @246kisses
    @246kisses 7 місяців тому +29

    I’ve been receiving Ipsy since it was only 10 bucks a bag, I was new to makeup and still learning about colors and skincare so getting those bags once a month for 10 dollars was great! I’m ending my subscription in December after the holidays, they’ve gotten ridiculous and now it’s all about profit and not the people

  • @Bolshevik_muppet
    @Bolshevik_muppet 7 місяців тому +13

    Bag balm is a staple at every country store I’ve ever been in, never expected to see it in a beauty advent calendar 🤣

  • @calinbrown517
    @calinbrown517 7 місяців тому +70

    Hope y'all are having fun celebrating your first ANNIVERSARY 🥳🎉❤️
    I love you bunches and bunches annnnnd BUNCHES lol don't worry bout us☺️ we're fine with whatever you upload, just as long as y'all are having fun!!!

  • @Destinyirus278
    @Destinyirus278 7 місяців тому +11

    I’m here for u calling out companies that are lyin to their customers 👏🏽. It’s refreshing to see someone so honest, it feels like the makeup/ skincare influencers seem so fake now a days & so bought off by big brands. U legit are like the only trustworthy influencer. & I absolutely love the fact ur not afraid to call out a brand or company when they are in the wrong 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @jillianj310
    @jillianj310 7 місяців тому +13

    😂 the bag balm! It’s actually great for dry/chapped skin, however it makes me laugh because I was first introduced to it for horses at summer camp. Lol it was great for covering horses bug bites/scratches minor injuries to help them heal quickly and keep flys off. (The horses at my summer camp were in a herd, not stalls. So sometimes they would get bit by another horse or kicked or a scratch from a branch in the field…. Anyone who knows horses knows they are THE MOST accident prone. Lol)

  • @sparkeye67
    @sparkeye67 7 місяців тому +18

    For those hair bobbles that I don't use either for my hair, I use them as key chain wristlet when I was also given them as a gift. I just stuck a key chain ring on it and it works great as a wristlet and I don't lose my keys that often.

    • @WillSing4TP
      @WillSing4TP 7 місяців тому +3

      You want to know something funny? That's all those invisibobbles are, key chain wristlets. The first gym I joined when I was 17 (back in 1979) gave your locker key to you on one of those.😂😂

    • @blaah9999
      @blaah9999 7 місяців тому +1

      @@WillSing4TPyepppp! 😂

    • @WillSing4TP
      @WillSing4TP 7 місяців тому

      ​@@blaah9999😂😂

  • @kanamichelle7404
    @kanamichelle7404 7 місяців тому +16

    Just so you know, Bag Balm is what they use on the teats of dairy cows to keep them from getting sore😄. It is human grade too though. Fun video!

  • @hannahsuej97
    @hannahsuej97 7 місяців тому +12

    I think it would be so fun if you made your own advent calendar at the end of the season with all of your favorites from this year's boxes!

  • @shannonrickard8605
    @shannonrickard8605 7 місяців тому +11

    I was side-eyeing this calender the whole video, but when you pulled out BAG BALM (and an itty bitty little sample size at that) I LOST IT 😂🤣 Bag Balm is literally made for cows! I realize it has found a new purpose as a human moisturizer much like Mane & Tail products for horses did, but it's still bag balm 😂 Ipsy has lost their minds

  • @sparklypoof
    @sparklypoof 7 місяців тому +5

    your deep-dive into the price/cost/value here sings to my SOUL. thank you for doing that math and getting this out there that it is absolutely not worth what you're paying by ANY means. and that stick w/o even the BATTERIES, I can't. I was right there in it with you!!

  • @tanjanekastandoak5593
    @tanjanekastandoak5593 7 місяців тому +22

    Happy Anniversary 🎊. I recently saw a Sephora advent calendar from England and they should be ashamed. Some of the days had two or three items and the majority of the items were FULL SIZED!!!!

  • @BlackCatBeauty
    @BlackCatBeauty 7 місяців тому +4

    Pretty sure Day 10 was an error on Ipsy's part because for the other two unboxing of this calendar I've seen, people received a little sample of the Aveda styling cream.

  • @Cinthia0423
    @Cinthia0423 7 місяців тому +27

    I only buy food related advent calendars at this point. These companies are so stingy and scammy with their calendars. LOVE your videos though haha, you spend the money so we don't have to

  • @dovejensen6166
    @dovejensen6166 7 місяців тому +19

    It's interesting to see what IPSY thinks we'll buy with our holiday money....your reviews are spot on as usual

  • @kellalizard
    @kellalizard 7 місяців тому +2

    You know what? I get it. Companies need to get rid of old stock, and people want a bargain. I have absolutely no problem with companies getting rid of slow sellers in an advent calendar as long as it's priced accordingly. Or at least mixed in with a few exclusive items or "Christmassy" items. But I am so sick of seing samples, sheet masks etc in these advent calendars, if they really believe there's value in the samples then I wouldn't be surprised if they break down the cost of each cardboard box for the days and the cardboard advent calendar itself and include that in the "value"🙄😂
    Alexandria I'm absolutely LIVING for you putting these calendars to shame and bringing up their cost, or recreating boxes. I look forward to your calculations so much :')

  • @chrissysdollies
    @chrissysdollies 7 місяців тому +10

    Okay I LOVE the pacifica sheet mask but also I'm pretty sure they discontinued the rose and peptide one!!!!! So ipsy is sending DISCONTINUED sheet masks?!

  • @Moleda1986
    @Moleda1986 7 місяців тому +3

    You should get disposable make-up wands and sponges to test out the make-up you don’t think you’ll like/keep. I would’ve loved to see the Anastasia highlight and Tresluce lip gloss and just swiping the top with a disposable sponge or other type of applicator and testing it out on your skin that way would at least give us some idea of what it looks like. Disposable applicators would be especially good for lip products like glosses and stuff. But I feel like ANY product, whether it be an eye shadow, blush, lipstick, etc. (in ANY formulary- powder, liquid, or cream) you could theoretically swatch with a disposable make-up applicator or sponge of some kind so that we can at least see what it looks like. Just an idea! Love your videos!

  • @mssmitty5308
    @mssmitty5308 7 місяців тому +3

    I did a double take when you pulled that Bag Balm out of the box. Anyone who grew up around horses or cows knows that there was always a giant tin of it on the shelf in the barn. Sometimes right next to the Mane N Tail shampoo, which I was half expecting to see up next in the box. 😂 On the plus side, if you end up loving it, you can go get yourself a giant tub at your local feed store for a fraction of whatever Ipsy is claiming for a value on that tiny tin. lol

  • @NatiSaednejad
    @NatiSaednejad 7 місяців тому +3

    $125 FOR THAT DROPSHIPPED VIBRATING STICK??! AND TWO OF THE SAME HIGHLIGHTER?! NOOOOOO SIR.

  • @lauriedaniele5967
    @lauriedaniele5967 7 місяців тому +24

    Hello Alexandria, have a good Sunday. With what they charge for Advent calendars I feel they should be full-size products. What about a pallet in the whole advent calendar?

  • @gailxoxo7286
    @gailxoxo7286 7 місяців тому +10

    Loved that you looked up the actual prices of the items. I know its probably too much work, but i would love it if you did it with all calendars. Looking forward to the next "good" one.

  • @katieadams7708
    @katieadams7708 7 місяців тому +20

    Bag balm was originally used on chapped and bleeding cow teats/udders. Women figured out that it helped their chapped hands from the winter weather so they started using it. So they literally gave you bleeding cow udder cream.

    • @dawn6199
      @dawn6199 7 місяців тому +8

      From my understanding, women first figured out it could help their own chapped, bleeding nipples from breastfeeding and then started applying it everywhere else.
      it’s still a really popular to use amongst breastfeeding mothers and works great lol

    • @kaitlinfulmer1510
      @kaitlinfulmer1510 7 місяців тому +3

      A cow’s udder is sometimes called their “bag.” Hence, Bag Balm

  • @heaven-leighpierce1001
    @heaven-leighpierce1001 7 місяців тому +16

    I canceled ipsy like over 3 yrs ago thanks to you❤ they really play in ya face with the value. Love your honesty!!

  • @emmavest3672
    @emmavest3672 7 місяців тому +4

    I absolutely love bag balm! I have very dry skin and lips, and I’m still a lover of liquid lipsticks so my lips are dying at the end of the day. It’s a little bit thinner than Vaseline, smells a little bit medicinal, and VERY moisturizing. Fair warning, it’s very greasy and doesn’t dry down quickly, but I’ve got very dry skin so it works wonderfully for me!

  • @valerienelson3296
    @valerienelson3296 7 місяців тому +13

    They must make 90% profit in these calendars...after shipping😂

  • @Hhall2079
    @Hhall2079 7 місяців тому +15

    To the child (now adult) that said the rude remark to Alexandria all those years ago about purple not being her color, please apologize so Alexandria can be free to wear purple. So you both can be free. Please!

  • @graymonk5972
    @graymonk5972 7 місяців тому +1

    4:30 As someone who used to work at a macys, yep this is so true 😭
    every macys smells like the same strong blend of perfumes it’s Insane

  • @rosacanisalba
    @rosacanisalba 7 місяців тому +4

    I just watched Cherry Wallis unbox the UK Sephora advent calendar. The comments was full of Americans going what the heck! because its full of fancy brand, full size items and more than one in some days. 36 items in a 25 day calendar and only one beauty blender.

    • @andreamiles9325
      @andreamiles9325 7 місяців тому +2

      Sephora took over a British company, who were known for their great advent calendars basically they're the same company but it's called Sephora

    • @1ellalaws
      @1ellalaws 7 місяців тому +1

      I watched that and was shocked at the differences, the other one seemed nice

    • @samdp42
      @samdp42 7 місяців тому +1

      YT must really be pushing Cherry on us. I’ve been enjoying her unboxings too. It’s wild how different they are. I’m jealous.

    • @barbaraschmitt85
      @barbaraschmitt85 7 місяців тому

      There is a huge competition in the UK when it comes to advent calendars from other retailers such as cult beauty and SpaceNK (and a million others in all price ranges). They also (as someone else mentioned) took over from FeelUnique, so there was an established customer base. If they offered the US version, their launch in the UK would have flopped immediately

  • @DJTM0315
    @DJTM0315 7 місяців тому +9

    And this is why this year I did not purchase this Calendar, last year felt like a betray.... Thank you for calling them out!!! Ohh and Happy Anniversary!! #Cheers

  • @nerdylindsey
    @nerdylindsey 7 місяців тому +3

    I can't believe the duplicate highlighter!

  • @jeanettewolters-lennon2139
    @jeanettewolters-lennon2139 7 місяців тому +5

    You are perfection! You call them out in the sweetest way, they have no defense. Thank you 💜💖💜

  • @ceceliataylor84
    @ceceliataylor84 7 місяців тому +4

    Good Sunday everyone!

  • @EsunaNoir
    @EsunaNoir 7 місяців тому +4

    I love it when you deep dive into the prices! Hope your having a lovely anniversary x

  • @hollyaliyev6503
    @hollyaliyev6503 7 місяців тому +4

    I like rose scented but I don't want it in a Christmas advent calendar, I want festive colors and scents, is that so hard 😂 I feel like this was worth 75.00 at the most

  • @Claudiaa_irene
    @Claudiaa_irene 7 місяців тому

    I live for these videos. Absolutely love when you breakdown the value of the items versus the amount of the calendar! I'm all for it girlie.
    Hope you had an amazing anniversary! ❤
    Can't wait for the next vid.

  • @partycja6238
    @partycja6238 7 місяців тому

    For a long time i was searching for a channel to make my english better, and i saw you! You are like a comfort person and i'm glad that i found you😘😘

  • @MsBabita19
    @MsBabita19 7 місяців тому +4

    I don’t understand what’s happening with advent calendars lately. All of them have gone up in price tremendously, without adding much value back into the products at all. I used to get the Look Fantastic advent calendar every year, but the price is ridiculous for the amount of product you get. I cannot get behind any beauty advent calendars anymore.
    I’m sticking to chocolate this year 😂

  • @photogbrandie5744
    @photogbrandie5744 7 місяців тому +8

    Cherry Wallis opened up the Sephora favorites calendar that you had shipped from Europe this year and it looked great. I can’t wait to see the shock when you end up seeing what a good Sephora calendar is.

    • @geeky12ful
      @geeky12ful 7 місяців тому

      She already did Sephora, in fact she did two one being the one from Europe. They were both disappointing!! They were the first advent calendars she opened to start off advent season.

    • @photogbrandie5744
      @photogbrandie5744 7 місяців тому +5

      @@geeky12ful Go to the video she did about the roundup of calendars she had so far for the season, $10,000 worth of Advent Calendars (or a similar title) and hit minute 2:55 in the video. That’s the one I’m talking about, and it’s a good one, especially for those who like fancy skincare.

  • @scarletmaye
    @scarletmaye 7 місяців тому +2

    I’ve never been so early for a video before. I hope you had a good anniversary. I was waiting for this video and I’m so appreciative of you wanting to take time for your anniversary

  • @nata6307
    @nata6307 7 місяців тому +23

    I think they sent you a massager without batteries, as lithium batteries could classify as hazardous material or something like that. Doesn't excuse the item though!

    • @tamarasparks8065
      @tamarasparks8065 7 місяців тому +3

      It takes regular batteries, not lithium, so they can't even use that as an excuse.

    • @montananerd8244
      @montananerd8244 7 місяців тому +1

      Mine (from the box, not calendar) was made wrong & couldn't function if I didn't hold the battery closure at a weird angle lol ..

  • @tiffanyhernandez206
    @tiffanyhernandez206 7 місяців тому +5

    You're amazing. I love your videos. I hope you had a good anniversary trip!❤

    • @Alexandria-Ryan
      @Alexandria-Ryan  7 місяців тому +3

      Aw thank you so much! We are still on the trip haha its going well though! ❤️

  • @nicolestuder7130
    @nicolestuder7130 7 місяців тому

    Happy anniversary!! So excited for you! Loved this video, not the rip off prices, but you calling them out. They deserve to be shown for what they are doing!

  • @sevenratsinaburlapsack
    @sevenratsinaburlapsack 7 місяців тому +2

    A couple decades ago, JC Penny got a new CEO who switched their sales model (inflated prices, contant sales) to just be the lower price by default. Sales actually fell because customers thought they were getting a worse deal. I feel like Ipsy is doing something similar with their shop prices. The items aren't actually worth full price, but by "discounting" them, people get more excited to buy them. (Plus that way they can also have artificial scarcity with "sale ending soon" banners, etc.)

    • @thejessicareviews
      @thejessicareviews 7 місяців тому

      I think Ipsy has some good sales on their app, I find half priced items. Not everything is a good deal though but I do find some

  • @kathi16323
    @kathi16323 7 місяців тому +5

    The bag balm was originally used for cow udders when they got sore...hence the name "bag" balm..it is great for dry/chapped skin and general boo boos...it is quite expensive especially the larger containers....take this warning it is still has the raw edges they can cut the poo out of you...

    • @robinkohl9827
      @robinkohl9827 7 місяців тому +1

      I find it not expensive at all.

    • @Leslie-wb8cb
      @Leslie-wb8cb 7 місяців тому

      @@robinkohl9827 I think she meant INexpensive and there was an auto-correct.

  • @ashaweed3
    @ashaweed3 7 місяців тому +6

    Hope you had a great wedding anniversary!

    • @Alexandria-Ryan
      @Alexandria-Ryan  7 місяців тому

      Thank you! We are on our anniversary trip right now and having a nice time!

  • @karentaylor1685
    @karentaylor1685 7 місяців тому

    Its so refreshing to find an influencer who keeps it real !!

  • @BeautifulDisaster1122
    @BeautifulDisaster1122 7 місяців тому +2

    Love everything you do! Thank you for buying the things so we don't have to!
    Also happy anniversary! Take your time putting out content and enjoy your special day(s)! We will be here whenever you're ready.
    Will we be getting any special wren and tater advent moments this year? I so enjoyed that last year!

  • @carlamurphy3540
    @carlamurphy3540 7 місяців тому +4

    Can't wait to see you possibly do the P. Louise advent calendar.

  • @daniellegentry9958
    @daniellegentry9958 7 місяців тому +7

    Ipsy is just ripping people off left and right lol I got an email saying the Boxycharm box is going up to $30 starting December, so they can give us more quality products... Yeah let's see if that ACTUALLY happens

  • @icecream_andcookies
    @icecream_andcookies 7 місяців тому +2

    Yay! Love me an advent video to play while i clean

  • @brendal9976
    @brendal9976 7 місяців тому

    I agree everything value wise is inflated. I have always been told an item is only worth what people are willing to pay for them. If it costs 10 cents to make an item, and 20 cents to ship it when it gets to where it goes, they can add what they want to the price. Here is where it gets inflated. Omg let’s collaborate with Rihana and raise the price to $200.00 and we can all make tons of money. It’s the truth of everything we buy out there today. Even when it’s on sale they still are making money. Even when it goes extreme clearance they make money.

  • @miy1614
    @miy1614 7 місяців тому +4

    The face massager was on sales for 8$ in ipsy 😂😂😂

  • @Mollyrae0607
    @Mollyrae0607 7 місяців тому +8

    I was wondering if you were gonna do the Ipsy one. Did you get the glow recipe one? I wanted that one but it sold out fast 😩 hope you and your husband had a great anniversary can’t believe it’s been a year

    • @Alexandria-Ryan
      @Alexandria-Ryan  7 місяців тому +6

      I did get the glow recipe calendar! Thank you so much! I honestly can't either!

  • @SnapdragonALL
    @SnapdragonALL 7 місяців тому

    YT suddenly recommended one of your advent calendar vids from last year. I have been binge watching advent calendar unboxing for the last few hours. I like your style/personality the most of the ones I have watched. I am enjoying watching your 2023 unboxings. (I have never watched advent calendar unboxings before--it's kinda fun!)

  • @LyricsLuv16
    @LyricsLuv16 7 місяців тому +2

    @3:57 "I like it when lipsticks have texture"
    Jaclyn Hill has entered the chat

  • @ShellyS2060
    @ShellyS2060 7 місяців тому +9

    Question right at the start: How can an advent calendar for THIS year already have 57 4 star ratings? Are they from UA-camrs opening them early or what. Because 57 seems like a lot.

    • @SussexSandra
      @SussexSandra 7 місяців тому +6

      A lot of people have bought the calendars & opened them on youtube or tik tok. I’m more surprised at the 4/5 rating🤯
      A lot of the products have been received during this year.

    • @b.wilson-vintage
      @b.wilson-vintage 7 місяців тому +2

      Of course. Americans don’t open them the proper way, even if their not UA-camrs their gonna buy it and open it all at once.

    • @Itsadewsy
      @Itsadewsy 7 місяців тому +7

      @@b.wilson-vintagereally? Just Americans? No one anywhere else? Ever? Weird.

    • @dizzieblonde
      @dizzieblonde 7 місяців тому

      Maybe they were "incentivized."

  • @Britishvisitor
    @Britishvisitor 7 місяців тому +13

    Wow I guess we’ve all known Ipsy is a RACKET for some time, but I feel like we haven’t seen them be quite so brazen and shameless about it before!
    Tis the season to get scammed 🎶🎄
    That said - awesome video as ever 🧡

  • @janettem8992
    @janettem8992 7 місяців тому +2

    Always a fun time with you Alex 💕

  • @kblive1414
    @kblive1414 7 місяців тому

    Hi Alexandria, your videos are really entertaining and these holiday ones have become nostalgic 😊 Thank you for your fun point of view!

  • @dawnbrown2863
    @dawnbrown2863 7 місяців тому +3

    Everything in there is always from the various boxes. I got the keys soul care in an icon box a long time ago. Same with all the ABH stuff. It's definitely overly priced and valued every year. I can't use those little telephone cord hair ties either. Love your video, you were publicly telling ipsy what all of us without a platform think.

  • @stephaniem87
    @stephaniem87 7 місяців тому +3

    Hey Girl! been loving these advent calender unboxings! its too bad Ipsy put a double in this one ... im glad im cancelled my subscription LOL ..Love from Canada ❤

  • @debrahawley912
    @debrahawley912 7 місяців тому

    I really appreciate the fact that you are so honest.

  • @serrazander7293
    @serrazander7293 7 місяців тому

    I love when you do the deep dives into these boxes and the Advent calendars!

  • @SoapyFae
    @SoapyFae 7 місяців тому +3

    i love the bad advent colanders because i just like how indignant she gets

  • @PurpleReign1401
    @PurpleReign1401 7 місяців тому +3

    This isn't about this calendar...
    I'm so irritated with Sephora. In the UK they have a box that's amazing and we can't get it in the States. Why do we get the horrible Sephora calendars here? OK, rant over.

    • @barbaraschmitt85
      @barbaraschmitt85 7 місяців тому +2

      Sephora UK took over from FeelUnique, an online retailer with an established customer base. They also have a large number of competitors in and around that price range (especially Cult beauty and SpaceNK) so they had to deliver since they are pretty new to the UK

    • @PurpleReign1401
      @PurpleReign1401 7 місяців тому

      @@barbaraschmitt85 oh ok. But they need to deliver everywhere.

    • @barbaraschmitt85
      @barbaraschmitt85 7 місяців тому

      @@PurpleReign1401they probably would if it didn't contain 3 perfumes and an aerosol can

    • @PurpleReign1401
      @PurpleReign1401 7 місяців тому

      @barbaraschmitt85 I've got other advent calendars from over there they had perfumes in them. I want to say I've also got aresoles like dry shampoos.
      The aresole in that calendar is from the US. It got over there, it can get back OR Sephora here can step it up and do the same calendars as the Sephora there.

  • @wendydykens5180
    @wendydykens5180 7 місяців тому

    i love when you do the details stuff

  • @sherryroy2916
    @sherryroy2916 7 місяців тому

    Love me a good Alexandria rant! Tis the season!

  • @alliemax
    @alliemax 7 місяців тому

    I'm so happy this is back up , I was watching it & went private at the beginning😢 I'm so hype for this series! I've been binging last year's

    • @Alexandria-Ryan
      @Alexandria-Ryan  7 місяців тому

      It did? That’s odd, I didn’t put it in private. I wonder what happened! Thank you so much for watching!

  • @melissataylor1831
    @melissataylor1831 7 місяців тому

    All i want for Christmas is to see Alexandria's filming room/table that talks about. Idk why, but i feel like it would make me feel better about my life 🥰

  • @chrisnavarro630
    @chrisnavarro630 7 місяців тому

    Hey! Loved your video! And no need to apologize about ranting, u hit the nail on the head w them pretty much scamming ppl! I'm like u and when i remember things it seems like yesterday but also i can't actually remember yesterday lol it doesn't seem like it's been a while year since y'all got married!!!!! Happy anniversary!

  • @ASK2286
    @ASK2286 7 місяців тому

    Ty, I love all the math breakdowns!

  • @stacymccurdy1330
    @stacymccurdy1330 7 місяців тому

    I love love love these videos

  • @kelliemeuret2495
    @kelliemeuret2495 7 місяців тому

    Bag Balm used to be used on cow udders to keep them from getting dry, irritated, and cracking during milking in cold weather.
    We use it in nursing homes to keep butts and feet from getting cracked and irritated.

  • @shannonmaunder7904
    @shannonmaunder7904 7 місяців тому

    Happy Anniversary!!! 🎉 💖

  • @akari918
    @akari918 7 місяців тому +1

    I vote you make your own advent calendar using your favorite 25 things from all of the advent calendars you open this year.

  • @debbieadams2695
    @debbieadams2695 7 місяців тому

    Ipsy, as usual, is a rip-off!
    Love that you still get excited over the good items and then rant on the bad ones! It makes for a fun ride!! Thank you!!😊

  • @pollypocket2282
    @pollypocket2282 7 місяців тому

    Someday you need to create your own subscription adventure calendar… I KNOW it would epic! No overinflated values, full-size products and NO repeats!

  • @danieIIemydear
    @danieIIemydear 7 місяців тому

    I love investigative journalist Alexandria

  • @gaghanhamer3166
    @gaghanhamer3166 7 місяців тому

    Bag balm is something that farmers use to use on cows utters so that they wouldn’t get chafed from milking. Apparently you can use it on your hands and feet and what have you and it’s really good

  • @aprilhampton6298
    @aprilhampton6298 7 місяців тому +1

    I do like the Keys skincare line. Bag balm is very good for dry hands. The final day should have a large eyeshadow palette.