Make-up question(s) (especially sephora savvy ladies)

[Chib]

I have a little fun money for myself and decided to spend some at Sephora, I never really shopped at the store before I do have a little of their merchandise but not much.

How is the sephora brand eyeshadow? 
What nail polish brands that they sell do you recommend?

Does anyone have these palettes:

www.sephora.com/deluxe-shadow-box-P194718?skuId=1037373

www.sephora.com/moonshadow-baked-palette-in-the-nude-P292307

Any other recommendations (that won't break my bank, lol) would be nice?

[Deleted]

I have a few of the individual Sephora eye shadows and I haven't been very happy with them. The Urban Decay shadow has spoiled me forever. I don't know that I can ever get anything else now that I'm used to the pigmentation and stay-put factor of their shadows. I'd have a hard time with that UD palette because some of those colors are really not my style, but if I had to pick between that and the Sephora brand one, it's a better quality product in my opinion than the Sephora one.

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I don't know if you're ok shopping online, but what about one of these Tarte sets? They're regularly $22 and down to $12 online only.

This Lorac set looks nice, too. 

[ijack]

I don't love sephora shadows - my gotos are tarte and benefit right now (neither are on the site right now)
I have this palette and like it. You also can't go wrong with BB and UD. 

[Chib]

Sept 24, 2013 15:39:47 GMT -5 @champagna said:

How much are you looking to spend? The Sephora brand shadows aren't very good, IIRC.

  Between $100-$125. I just don't want to just buy two or three things which I know is impossible for Sephora.

[bonquiqui]

Sept 24, 2013 15:42:57 GMT -5 Chib said:

Sept 24, 2013 15:39:47 GMT -5 @champagna said:

How much are you looking to spend? The Sephora brand shadows aren't very good, IIRC.

  Between $100-$125. I just don't want to just buy two or three things which I know is impossible for Sephora.

On gurl.  I have so many suggestions, but questions.  What colors are you into?  What color are your eyes?

Naked
Naked 2
Vice 2
Smashbox heatwave
Lorac Pro


Tarte, too faced, UD, smashbox, Lorac...my list goes on and on

[Chib]

Sept 24, 2013 20:01:31 GMT -5 bonquiqui said:

Sept 24, 2013 15:42:57 GMT -5 Chib said:

  Between $100-$125. I just don't want to just buy two or three things which I know is impossible for Sephora.

On gurl.  I have so many suggestions, but questions.  What colors are you into?  What color are your eyes?

Naked
Naked 2
Vice 2
Smashbox heatwave
Lorac Pro


Tarte, too faced, UD, smashbox, Lorac...my list goes on and on

   I really like all colors I just like experimenting with new looks and color combinations. My eyes are brown.

[bonquiqui]

www.sephora.com/pro-palette-P374709?SKUID=1432384&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=1432384&om_mmc=Google%7badtype%7d&_requestid=42976&cm_mmc=us_search-_-GG-_-%7badtype%7d-_-%7bkeyword%7d

www.sephora.com/vice-palette-2-P382584?skuId=1550623

www.sephora.com/heat-wave-eye-shadow-palette-P378613?skuId=1497130


I would get these three.  They are amazing!

[Chib]

Sept 24, 2013 23:16:50 GMT -5 bonquiqui said:

www.sephora.com/pro-palette-P374709?SKUID=1432384&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=1432384&om_mmc=Google%7badtype%7d&_requestid=42976&cm_mmc=us_search-_-GG-_-%7badtype%7d-_-%7bkeyword%7d

www.sephora.com/vice-palette-2-P382584?skuId=1550623

www.sephora.com/heat-wave-eye-shadow-palette-P378613?skuId=1497130


I would get these three.  They are amazing!

  Thank you, I like the first two alot, totally loving the smashbox palette though! 

[bonquiqui]

Sept 24, 2013 23:21:53 GMT -5 Chib said:

Sept 24, 2013 23:16:50 GMT -5 bonquiqui said:

www.sephora.com/pro-palette-P374709?SKUID=1432384&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=1432384&om_mmc=Google%7badtype%7d&_requestid=42976&cm_mmc=us_search-_-GG-_-%7badtype%7d-_-%7bkeyword%7d

www.sephora.com/vice-palette-2-P382584?skuId=1550623

www.sephora.com/heat-wave-eye-shadow-palette-P378613?skuId=1497130


I would get these three.  They are amazing!

  Thank you, I like the first two alot, totally loving the smashbox palette though! 

You're welcome.  I love all of the UD palettes, but if you want some fun colors, I would recommend the vice 2, and smashbox.  The lorac pro is a wonderful palette that everyone that loves eyeshadow should own.  There are matte and shimmer colors, and they are so buttery soft.  

Let me know what you pick.  Definitely go play with them and swatch them, but they are all fabulous.  

[peach]

What about the lorac pro palette? It's very pretty.
If you don't have a lot of makeup, the Naked original palette or the Naked Basics palette would give you a good starting point.
I am a huge fan of the Urban Decay Primer potion for my eyelids...that's a must have for me.

[bonquiqui]

Sept 24, 2013 23:26:21 GMT -5 peach said:

What about the lorac pro palette? It's very pretty.
If you don't have a lot of makeup, the Naked original palette or the Naked Basics palette would give you a good starting point.
I am a huge fan of the Urban Decay Primer potion for my eyelids...that's a must have for me.

We have similar taste

[peach]

I admit though I don't actually HAVE the lorac palette. I've swatched it, read reviews and drooled over it but haven't ordered it.

[nursewife]

I'm agreeing with the above mentions. They are on my order list.

[bonquiqui]

Sept 24, 2013 23:29:59 GMT -5 peach said:

I admit though I don't actually HAVE the lorac palette. I've swatched it, read reviews and drooled over it but haven't ordered it.

It is absolutely amazing.  One of my favs

[polka]

For eyeshadow palettes, definitely Urban Decay.
For nail polishes, I like Deborah Lippmann polishes.

I know you said you don't want to get just one or two things from Sephora.  So, for example, you can get: one UD Naked palette (which, yeah, it's $50.  But compared to other palettes, you get good-quality shadows at a great value looking at cost per ounce), an UD Eye Primer Potion, UD 24/7 eye pencil, and a nail polish or two, and still be within your budget.

Whatever you decide, have fun shopping!  

[peach]

I have never used Lorac shadows before...maybe that's why I am nervous? I am pretty loyal to my Mac shadows. I was debating asking for it for Christmas.

Ok - am I crazy or did lorac have a palette out recently that was only 6 colors? It had 2 highlight shades, some browns and purples....I wanted that but I can't find it on sephora's site anywhere. maybe I imagined it. I was debating that one to "try" out lorac shadows.

[bonquiqui]

Sept 24, 2013 23:36:51 GMT -5 peach said:

I have never used Lorac shadows before...maybe that's why I am nervous? I am pretty loyal to my Mac shadows. I was debating asking for it for Christmas.

Ok - am I crazy or did lorac have a palette out recently that was only 6 colors? It had 2 highlight shades, some browns and purples....I wanted that but I can't find it on sephora's site anywhere. maybe I imagined it. I was debating that one to "try" out lorac shadows.

 

This is the pro to go, but I have the original pro.  This pro to go is cute, but it doesn't scream at me.  The eyeshadow colors are too meh.  Pretty, but nothing that I don't have. 

I LOVE MAC shadows too.  lol

You aren't thinking of the new UD palette are you?  

[peach]

no neither of those.

Maybe I am dreaming, but I am sure I saw it recently on a youtube tutorial.

It was black packaging, with 6 or maybe it was 8 but I am sure it was 6 shadows in rectangular pans. It was so pretty...taupe, brown, plum.
argh.

[peach]

Maybe it was the pro to go and she just didn't show the bottom half...it looks close, but there were just shadows - no liners or blushers or brushes or anything.

[jewel]

I'm not a big fan of Lorac because of the fallout. The colors were great, but I ended up exchanging for another palate. I don't really care for the Sephora brand shadow either. I actually really like the Kat Von D palates for the price. If you're looking to get started with a variety of items, I'd go for some of their value sets:

Too Faced makes great little palate boxes. I like this one, but there are others ($36): www.sephora.com/natural-eye-neutral-eye-shadow-collection-P241303?skuId=1189224

Tarte's Lights, Camera, Lashes is my favorite mascara. They have a set with a couple of mascaras and an eyeliner ($25): www.sephora.com/the-best-for-lash-4-piece-deluxe-eye-set-P382572?skuId=1553742

Tarte Amazonian clay blush is my favorite blush ever ($26): www.sephora.com/amazonian-clay-12-hour-blush-P278610?skuId=1306844

I just got this Sephora Favorites lip set, and it's fun. There are 6 different lip products, great to keep in your purse ($25): www.sephora.com/give-me-some-lip-P382073?skuId=1552124

Nail polish - my preference is Essie or Zoya. Neither are sold at Sephora, but you can get them at most drug stores for $8/each.

There's also a good eyeliner sample set, if you like liner. Any of the Sephora Favorites set are a good way to try a variety of colors/brands. It's a good way to get started, and to figure out what you really like. Or, if you get something and you really don't like it, Sephora is excellent with returns and will exchange anything (in person or through the mail).

[Chib]

Any lipstick or lip gloss recommendations?

www.sephora.com/color-me-glossy-lip-glaze-set-P383114?skuId=1556752

[polka]

Also, if you decide to go with an Urban Decay palette, you might want to check their website for sales on them. They sometimes have sales on items that are still full priced, and/or are no longer sold, at Sephora.

Last time I checked, they had their Feminine palette (which I have and love) marked down. I had already bought it awhile ago for full price at Sephora, but it might still be on sale on UD's website.

[bonquiqui]

Sept 24, 2013 23:55:50 GMT -5 jewel said:

I'm not a big fan of Lorac because of the fallout. The colors were great, but I ended up exchanging for another palate. I don't really care for the Sephora brand shadow either. I actually really like the Kat Von D palates for the price. If you're looking to get started with a variety of items, I'd go for some of their value sets:

Too Faced makes great little palate boxes. I like this one, but there are others ($36): www.sephora.com/natural-eye-neutral-eye-shadow-collection-P241303?skuId=1189224

Tarte's Lights, Camera, Lashes is my favorite mascara. They have a set with a couple of mascaras and an eyeliner ($25): www.sephora.com/the-best-for-lash-4-piece-deluxe-eye-set-P382572?skuId=1553742

Tarte Amazonian clay blush is my favorite blush ever ($26): www.sephora.com/amazonian-clay-12-hour-blush-P278610?skuId=1306844

I just got this Sephora Favorites lip set, and it's fun. There are 6 different lip products, great to keep in your purse ($25): www.sephora.com/give-me-some-lip-P382073?skuId=1552124

Nail polish - my preference is Essie or Zoya. Neither are sold at Sephora, but you can get them at most drug stores for $8/each.

There's also a good eyeliner sample set, if you like liner. Any of the Sephora Favorites set are a good way to try a variety of colors/brands. It's a good way to get started, and to figure out what you really like. Or, if you get something and you really don't like it, Sephora is excellent with returns and will exchange anything (in person or through the mail).

Hands down the best blush of all time.  I can't stress this enough