Use 'slip your mind' when you unintentionally forget something, not when you choose to ignore it. I didn't ignore your message; it just slipped my mind.
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Momentary Lapse
'Slip your mind' often implies a temporary forgetfulness, as if you remembered it before or will remember later. I knew her birthday last week, but it slipped my mind today.
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Casual Tone
The phrase has a casual, informal tone, implying a light-hearted or excusable kind of forgetfulness. Oops, it slipped my mind to bring the snacks.