DECEMBER Randoms

[nursewife]

Dec 6, 2016 16:09:46 GMT -5 nursewife said:

I just used my Sephora coupon and got the Sunday Riley set. I can't wait for it to get here!!

I've never used either of these products,  but have always wanted to try them. Any suggestions on how to use them, and what other products I should alongside with the SR Luna, good genes and ceramic slip. If anyone could give me some pointers that would be great!

[Pippin]

Dec 6, 2016 23:06:54 GMT -5 xokell2 said:

Has anyone tried a blue/violet highlighter and not looked too space alien-y? I'm intrigued by these but not sure they are compatible with normal day to day wear. I'm thinking I need to find something with a little bit more pink in it. Right now all my highlighters pull gold

If it's still available at Sephora Becca's Rose Quartz is a gorgeous pink highlight. I've been wearing it pretty much every day since it came out. I highly recommend it.

[namasteak]

I'm convinced that good genes is what was causing my breakouts. Glad I figured that out!

I'm planning on buying more fresh soy face wash and DDG alpha beta peels with my rewards.

[marriedfilingjoint]

Is Ulta going to have Sweet Peach? Also, are Sephora Rouge members going to have early access to Sweet Peach and White Chocolate chip again or has that ship sailed?

[namasteak]

Dec 7, 2016 2:34:22 GMT -5 nursewife said:

Dec 6, 2016 16:09:46 GMT -5 nursewife said:

I just used my Sephora coupon and got the Sunday Riley set. I can't wait for it to get here!!

I've never used either of these products,  but have always wanted to try them. Any suggestions on how to use them, and what other products I should alongside with the SR Luna, good genes and ceramic slip. If anyone could give me some pointers that would be great!

I have this set. Ceramic slip is too drying for me so I use it with Good genes as a mask. I use Luna every night. Tbh I haven't used tidal much but use it in tbr mornings when I do.

Many people use GG as a morning serum or after Luna at night (supposedly the oil helps your skin absorb GG better). GG caused breakouts for me so I just use it like a mask occasionally.

[zoomzoom]

Dec 7, 2016 9:05:50 GMT -5 marriedfilingjoint said:

Is Ulta going to have Sweet Peach? Also, are Sephora Rouge members going to have early access to Sweet Peach and White Chocolate chip again or has that ship sailed?

I hear raves about Sweet Peach and, so far, no one I know has like the WCC palette.  The reviews on Sephora are awful and several people here have said the same thing.  I don't know if Rouge will have early access but you can sign up to have them email you when it's available.

And in my FB feed this morning:  people putting on fake freckles.  Wtf?  No.

[marriedfilingjoint]

Dec 7, 2016 9:31:01 GMT -5 zoomzoom said:

Dec 7, 2016 9:05:50 GMT -5 marriedfilingjoint said:

Is Ulta going to have Sweet Peach? Also, are Sephora Rouge members going to have early access to Sweet Peach and White Chocolate chip again or has that ship sailed?

I hear raves about Sweet Peach and, so far, no one I know has like the WCC palette.  The reviews on Sephora are awful and several people here have said the same thing.  I don't know if Rouge will have early access but you can sign up to have them email you when it's available.

And in my FB feed this morning:  people putting on fake freckles.  Wtf?  No.

Oh bummer on WC. I'm signed up for the emails. It literally disappeared from my cart as I was picking out my samples last time, though. :-| But if it's disappointing, I feel slightly better.

[veruca5839]

marriedfilingjoint, looks like Ulta will get the TF Sweet Peach collection 12/15 online. The eye shadow palette will be in store 12/25, but the rest of the collection won't be in store until 1/5.

[nursewife]

Dec 7, 2016 9:31:01 GMT -5 zoomzoom said:

Dec 7, 2016 9:05:50 GMT -5 marriedfilingjoint said:

Is Ulta going to have Sweet Peach? Also, are Sephora Rouge members going to have early access to Sweet Peach and White Chocolate chip again or has that ship sailed?

I hear raves about Sweet Peach and, so far, no one I know has like the WCC palette.  The reviews on Sephora are awful and several people here have said the same thing.  I don't know if Rouge will have early access but you can sign up to have them email you when it's available.

And in my FB feed this morning:  people putting on fake freckles.  Wtf?  No.

I can't stand when I see beauty bloggers put on freckle. It's so weird to want to add a facial feature that you don't have.

[bluelikejazz]

TF Boudoir Eyes or Chocolate Bon Bons?

I wear glasses, so shimmer and sparkly, and gravitate toward cool palettes. I own UD Naked 2 and LM Eye Art Artist, as well as CG Naked Roses. That's my entire collection.

[DarcyLongfellow]

Soooo.....I've started to dip my toe into the giant Asian beauty thread. I bought some Tony Moly masks and used one last night (after kind of sort of double cleansing using Tarte maracuja oil because it's all I had), and I loved it.

I have to spend around $100 at Ulta this month to keep Platinum, and I'm thinking I'd like to get some Asian beauty stuff there if they have it. Can anyone recommend an Asian beauty product that's available at Ulta? My skin is pretty good, so I don't have any problem areas I need to address.

[zoomzoom]

bluelikejazz , I have both. Between the two, I'd choose BonBons - more shadows to choose from and greater flexibility. I'm probably ready to toss my Boudoir Eyes since I can't remember the last time I even used it.

ETA:  And BB has more sparkly.  The Boudoir has always been kind of disappointing.  The colors don't really pop for me (I have to fair to light tan complexion).

[Pippin]

Dec 7, 2016 9:38:00 GMT -5 marriedfilingjoint said:

Dec 7, 2016 9:31:01 GMT -5 zoomzoom said:

I hear raves about Sweet Peach and, so far, no one I know has like the WCC palette.  The reviews on Sephora are awful and several people here have said the same thing.  I don't know if Rouge will have early access but you can sign up to have them email you when it's available.

And in my FB feed this morning:  people putting on fake freckles.  Wtf?  No.

Oh bummer on WC. I'm signed up for the emails. It literally disappeared from my cart as I was picking out my samples last time, though. But if it's disappointing, I feel slightly better.

I like the Chocolate Chip palette but I'm pretty pale and these shades are some of the few that actually pop and brighten my eyes. For me it works but it's not for everyone.

[sporky]

Dec 7, 2016 10:13:34 GMT -5 DarcyLongfellow said:

Soooo.....I've started to dip my toe into the giant Asian beauty thread. I bought some Tony Moly masks and used one last night (after kind of sort of double cleansing using Tarte maracuja oil because it's all I had), and I loved it.

I have to spend around $100 at Ulta this month to keep Platinum, and I'm thinking I'd like to get some Asian beauty stuff there if they have it. Can anyone recommend an Asian beauty product that's available at Ulta? My skin is pretty good, so I don't have any problem areas I need to address.

I really like the Goodal Waterest Lasting Water Oil as a moisturizing step. They have other Goodal products as well, but I haven't tried much else from the line. I'm also a fan of the Shiseido Perfect Cleansing Oil and their Ibuki Correcting Eye Cream. I've heard decent reviews of some of the Skinfood products but haven't tried any personally. 

[wawa]

Dec 7, 2016 10:56:03 GMT -5 sporky said:

Dec 7, 2016 10:13:34 GMT -5 DarcyLongfellow said:

Soooo.....I've started to dip my toe into the giant Asian beauty thread. I bought some Tony Moly masks and used one last night (after kind of sort of double cleansing using Tarte maracuja oil because it's all I had), and I loved it.

I have to spend around $100 at Ulta this month to keep Platinum, and I'm thinking I'd like to get some Asian beauty stuff there if they have it. Can anyone recommend an Asian beauty product that's available at Ulta? My skin is pretty good, so I don't have any problem areas I need to address.

I really like the Goodal Waterest Lasting Water Oil as a moisturizing step. They have other Goodal products as well, but I haven't tried much else from the line. I'm also a fan of the Shiseido Perfect Cleansing Oil and their Ibuki Correcting Eye Cream. I've heard decent reviews of some of the Skinfood products but haven't tried any personally. 

DarcyLongfellow, I was going to suggest the Goodal Water Oil as well.  I haven't tried it yet, but it's on my list of things I really want to try based on reviews I've read.  I actually have it in a cart right now, but I think I've got too many other products to work through first.

For something kinda fun, after much testing I've decided I like the Tony Moly banana sleeping pack.  It's SUPER HEAVY (which it's supposed to be) and is like armor on my face against the dry air when the heat has been kicking on over night.  Also it comes in a banana shaped container.  It smells like fake banana flavor, but fades pretty much immediately.

The sheet masks are pretty overpriced compared to what you can find elsewhere. 

Somebody here - and I'll come back and tag if I can remember who - likes the Skinfood Lettuce and Cucumber Watery Essence.  Would be worth a try.

Since you need a cleansing oil that's an obvious choice - but I know nothing about any of the options Ulta carries since I dont use a packaged oil.
The options so somebody who has used them can chime in easily - are the Julep Hydrating Cleansing Oil, the Skinfood Black Sugar Cleansing oil, and Whamisa Organic flowers.

So I am of limited usefulness really...but I really want ulta to start carrying more AB products at more competitive prices so I want you to buy some to help bump their sales numbers. 

[kittycatlove]

Anyone else try the Tarte tarteist lip paints? I'm liking it so far, it's not as drying as a liquid lipstick. I bought the color rave which is an awesome greige. I'm also wearing a plaid flannel and feel very 90's today, LOL.

[tacom]

The tarte tarteist pro to go palette is adorable and a steal for $23. I just bought more for gifts.

[bowies]

I just got a 20% off Ulta coupon. My first of the year. :/

[Champagne Supernova]

I'm sorry if this is a repeat question but I got both a Rouge GC for $25 and a $20 for VIB in my email.

Can I use both? Because daaaaamn, LOL.

[pixy0stix]

Dec 7, 2016 18:20:08 GMT -5 Champagne Supernova said:

I'm sorry if this is a repeat question but I got both a Rouge GC for $25 and a $20 for VIB in my email.

Can I use both? Because daaaaamn, LOL.

You hit the lottery.

[Deleted]

I still haven't gotten my coupon from Ulta. WTF! I was planning on going Friday but maybe not.

[robinsbff]

30% off at tarte's friends and family sale and i'm super tempted to get the new rainforest of the sea palette (vol II) and the second highlighter palette too. argh.

[xokell2]

Dec 7, 2016 20:01:00 GMT -5 robinsbff said:

30% off at tarte's friends and family sale and i'm super tempted to get the new rainforest of the sea palette (vol II) and the second highlighter palette too. argh.

I'm excited, I ordered more shape tape and the rose gold clay pot

[Champagne Supernova]

Dec 7, 2016 20:01:00 GMT -5 robinsbff said:

30% off at tarte's friends and family sale and i'm super tempted to get the new rainforest of the sea palette (vol II) and the second highlighter palette too. argh.

OMG I didn't even know there's a Volume II and it's soooooo pretty! Fuuuuuuuuuh. 

[Deleted]

chilerellanos lucky! I checked my po box, home mailbox and email. I bet I'll get it after I go to Ulta lol. Hopefully they have the shape tape concealer, hangover primer and contour palette I want. I was hoping the coupon came in.

[Deleted]

Ermergerd my DH is using lotion! This is a miracle. He called it "anti-itching stuff" aka lotion for his legs. I can never get him to use lotion but his legs are extremely dry, itchy and ashy. I may be nice and get him a manly lotion from Ulta. Currently he is using my lotion lol. At least he smells pretty.

I cannot find a primer I like. Smashbox photo finish, nope, foundation caked at about 3 hours. Benefit porefessional I got about 4 hours. I also tried a maybelline and Rimmel, no success. Stupid texture!

[persa]

Dec 7, 2016 20:01:00 GMT -5 robinsbff said:

30% off at tarte's friends and family sale and i'm super tempted to get the new rainforest of the sea palette (vol II) and the second highlighter palette too. argh.

Gah! I want to get shape tape but I have no idea what my color is since Ulta never even has testers in stock. I wear Nars Ginger but I want to try ST

[mdgirl]

So I got an Ulta catalog today, chock full of gross perfume cards, but no coupon. I truly hope they haven't forgotten about me because they're building an Ulta about a 20 minute walk from my house and I'm guessing I'll be there a lot once it opens.

[carrotsmakemefat]

XMAS MIRACLE!!!!! I found my ULTA coupon in the back of my mailbox! No exceptions minus fragrance.
Boom. I got until Dec 24 to really plan this out! So pumped.

[carrotsmakemefat]

Dec 7, 2016 10:10:06 GMT -5 bluelikejazz said:

TF Boudoir Eyes or Chocolate Bon Bons?

I wear glasses, so shimmer and sparkly, and gravitate toward cool palettes. I own UD Naked 2 and LM Eye Art Artist, as well as CG Naked Roses. That's my entire collection.

I would have loved bon bons but I am sensitive to scent. Can't go wrong with either one.