Lime Crime Lipstick

[dash4]

Anyone else sign up for their email alerts for when a product comes back in stock? I did... and I keep getting hammered with emails from them.. I clicked the unsubscribe button in the email.. and nothing happens.. hmmmmm..

 

[dash4]

It's gonna be baaad. Way bad move. Not surprised though. Even back in the day, during her Livejournal days she would find an opertunity to censor/delete everything even if it had the slightest hint of criticism. Everything is based on facts now, she has no excuses. She somehow made it big, regardless of how many bridges she has burned, and it's coming back to bite her in the butt.

She is her own worst enemy.. People ARE very forgiving - if you treat them with respect and dignity.. She easily could have bounced back from the credit card fraud fiasco.. if she had acted in a more compassionate and responsible manner.. I know this was probably stressful for her, but she acted so beyond inappropriately..

When maybe the 3rd or 4th complaint came in - she should have started investigating and alerting folks. Better to be safe than sorry. But she sat on it for MONTHS.. made rude, dismissive and passive-aggressive posts. What sort of crackpot CEO acts like that?

Anyway - it is good news to people who do not care about the controversy.. there will be plenty of stock for them to gobble up.. ( no judgment on my part.. to each their own... just stating facts that LC has lost a big chunk of customers)..

 

[LiliV]

Doe's instagram is now private.. Interesting

It's gonna be baaad. Way bad move. Not surprised though. Even back in the day, during her Livejournal days she would find an opertunity to censor/delete everything even if it had the slightest hint of criticism. Everything is based on facts now, she has no excuses. She somehow made it big, regardless of how many bridges she has burned, and it's coming back to bite her in the butt.

The past few days I've seen a lot of threats against her relating to her showing up at IMATS, I feel like she's probably a little nervous. I'm sure they have some type of security and everything but it would bother me too, I think that's one of the reasons for privating

 

[butterflyeyes]

The past few days I've seen a lot of threats against her relating to her showing up at IMATS, I feel like she's probably a little nervous. I'm sure they have some type of security and everything but it would bother me too, I think that's one of the reasons for privating

Yeah...I doubt anyone would be able to do anything but yell stuff at her on the grounds of IMATS and inside the venue. Security is plentiful. Uniformed and plain clothed. And the second they start doing that they (hecklers or whatever) will get booted out. So it just depends on how much you really want to yell lol. Now once she leaves the venue...that's a whole different thing. I'm sure someone will try it but I hope they have a great plan in place...and amaze-ball friends that have their back and some bail money if necessary lol

 

[emberdarling]

It may be the in thing to do now, but I have been waiting A LONG TIME for jeffree starr to spill what went down between him and doe. I am a long time jeffree fan though (saw him live on tour about 6 years ago don't judge) so I was alllll for the tea when he put up his ig post about not supporting lc anymore. I remember they were "friends" for a super short period maybe just imats la-imats nyc a year or two ago. I know a lot of people like jeffree cut ties with her because as soon as she saw them helping another brand out (sugarpill for example) she would flip ish. She is notorious for not being friendly with other small brands meanwhile they're all cross promoting and shouting each other out online all the time! Funny, messy and I'm here for it!!!!

From what I understand he made a post after one of the last events (imats? or the makeup show or one of those) about how he used to model for her and was supportive of her but once he told her his plans to create his own line she turned on him, publicly I think. In the post he spoke highly of other CEOs who lift each other up and support each other (Amy from sugarpill for example and I think the dose of colors girl) and said those were the kind of people he wants to be friends with. He didn't directly name names in the post but in the comments someone said something about doe being horrible and amy and jeffree rocking and amy replied back with a heart or something similar but jeffree replied back confirming thats who he was talking about.

Sorry its kinda vague but this happened like a year ago so my memory can't think of the specifics but I watched it all go down lol

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

I really hate that this happened because personally, the Velvetine formula was my absolute favorite. The texture just performed really well on my lips. I'd love to swoop in and grab Riot and Cashmere but it's not worth the risk. Are the LA Splash liquid lipsticks at all comparable formula wise?

 

[Beautybuyer]

Wow I was going to ask about cashmere but I think I'll just get kvd Lolita lmao

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

Wow I was going to ask about cashmere but I think I'll just get kvd Lolita lmao

I think LA Splash Ghoulish is closer.

 

[Beautybuyer]

I think LA Splash Ghoulish is closer.

Thanks! I Was actually just torn between the two to try so now I'm skipping LC

 

[Shars]

Yeah...I doubt anyone would be able to do anything but yell stuff at her on the grounds of IMATS and inside the venue. Security is plentiful. Uniformed and plain clothed. And the second they start doing that they (hecklers or whatever) will get booted out. So it just depends on how much you really want to yell lol. Now once she leaves the venue...that's a whole different thing. I'm sure someone will try it but I hope they have a great plan in place...and amaze-ball friends that have their back and some bail money if necessary lol

That would be so stupid and immature to do something like that and end up in jail as she rides off scotch free. I really hope this whole controversy doesn't make IMATS a dissatisfying experience. Their booth is pretty close to the door and registration area as well as around a lot of other booths I'm interested in.

 

[cocotears]

Does anyone have any dupes for Salem? I tried it back on last night since the first time I bought it & realized I really LOVED it. I can't bring myself to support LC though, so a dupe will have to do after it runs out.

 

[Melrose]

Does anyone have any dupes for Salem? I tried it back on last night since the first time I bought it & realized I really LOVED it. I can't bring myself to support LC though, so a dupe will have to do after it runs out.

If you've ever used a liner to completely fill in your lips, Jordana's Coco Loco is a dupe. Looks just like a matte lipstick but not long lasting like the velvetines of course.

 

[dash4]

I heard Anastasias liquid lipstick in Vamp is similar to Salem.. not a dupe.. but close. Not sisters - maybe just cousins.. lol. I think Salem is more brown while Amp is more reddish/rosey.

I got my LASplash order in. and I will swatch and take a picture of ghoulish and cashmere--this afternoon/evening..

 

[Dolly Snow]

Thanks! I Was actually just torn between the two to try so now I'm skipping LC

Ghoulish and Charmed are from LaSplash Celebrity Skin is Jeffree Star Cashmere is LC Hope this helps

 

[nt234]

Does anyone have any dupes for Salem? I tried it back on last night since the first time I bought it & realized I really LOVED it. I can't bring myself to support LC though, so a dupe will have to do after it runs out.

Pitch from Colourpop is just a tad darker and not as dry as Salem, IMO.

 

[Melrose]

Does anyone have any dupes for Salem? I tried it back on last night since the first time I bought it & realized I really LOVED it. I can't bring myself to support LC though, so a dupe will have to do after it runs out.

L-R: Jordana's Coco Loco LL, LC Salem, Mac Film Noir. I'm sure there's got to be some dead on dupes out there as these colors are becoming increasingly popular. Hope you find your Salem dupe soon!

 

[odditoria]

Does anyone have any dupes for Salem? I tried it back on last night since the first time I bought it & realized I really LOVED it. I can't bring myself to support LC though, so a dupe will have to do after it runs out.

LA Splash Smitten Lip Tint in Spellbound: http://shop-lasplashcosmetics.com/makeup/lips/lipstick/smitten-liptint.html It's slightly darker, but it works. Also half the price of LC.
La Splash Lip Couture in Untamed (currently Sold out atm but swatches are on google)


(photo credit @_claudiayvette instagram)

 

[NaomiH]

I have an idea of where she can shove that palette and lipstick!!

:lmao:

 

[odditoria]

It may be the in thing to do now, but I have been waiting A LONG TIME for jeffree starr to spill what went down between him and doe. I am a long time jeffree fan though (saw him live on tour about 6 years ago don't judge) so I was alllll for the tea when he put up his ig post about not supporting lc anymore. I remember they were "friends" for a super short period maybe just imats la-imats nyc a year or two ago. I know a lot of people like jeffree cut ties with her because as soon as she saw them helping another brand out (sugarpill for example) she would flip ish. She is notorious for not being friendly with other small brands meanwhile they're all cross promoting and shouting each other out online all the time! Funny, messy and I'm here for it!!!!

Me too, I knew it would happen. It wasn't really a "friendship" considering Doe burns bridges so fast. There are a couple famous bloggers she has had a falling out with. For me, I have followed Lime Crime & Sugarpill since the Livejournal days. Amy (Sugarpill) hasn't said much until now, and i've always been curious as to what went down between those two. But she didn't really have to confirm anything as Doe was super shady from the get-go.

 

[odditoria]

She is her own worst enemy.. People ARE very forgiving - if you treat them with respect and dignity.. She easily could have bounced back from the credit card fraud fiasco.. if she had acted in a more compassionate and responsible manner.. I know this was probably stressful for her, but she acted so beyond inappropriately..

When maybe the 3rd or 4th complaint came in - she should have started investigating and alerting folks. Better to be safe than sorry. But she sat on it for MONTHS.. made rude, dismissive and passive-aggressive posts. What sort of crackpot CEO acts like that?

Anyway - it is good news to people who do not care about the controversy.. there will be plenty of stock for them to gobble up.. ( no judgment on my part.. to each their own... just stating facts that LC has lost a big chunk of customers)..

I agree! There are so many things you could have done. Also the letters they wrote to their customers on instagram, was such a half-ass apology. Very cold, and unapologetic. Basically saying, making excuses for their actions like "OH WE DIDNT RESPOND TO ANY OF THE COMPLAINS BECAUSE WE DIDNT KNOW WHAT WAS GOING ON" NO, they blocked & ignored people lol. What is wrong with a simple "Oh were looking into it, maybe we should inform other customers just in case." It's BAD. Also this the first time i've ever seen the LC website have so much in stock before lol It's like a ghost town on that site. I am wondering though if the lack of stock was a marketing plan though... IDK it's just weird that it's so sudden.