DECEMBER Randoms

[pandorica]

Dec 15, 2016 14:07:49 GMT -5 Pippin said:

Dec 14, 2016 8:35:46 GMT -5 pandorica said:

I'm so lost on skin care stuff, there's too much information! And my skin badly needs something new, it's looking all sad, wrinkly and dull all of a sudden. I thought I wouldn't have to worry about this until 30 at least, but my face has other ideas apparently

Can someone just tell me exactly what to get - from Ulta and cruelty free? Does this exist?

I'm sure I'm starting to sound like a broken record but the Hey Honey Good Morning Serum helped me with pretty much those same problems. This stuff just gives life to my face and it doubles as a pretty good primer. It's at Ulta online and they did run a 5x pts promo back in October so hopefully they will run those a few times a year. I'm on my 5th or 6th bottle by now, I love this stuff.

Thanks!

[wawa]

Dec 15, 2016 16:10:48 GMT -5 Adora Belle Dearheart said:

Dec 15, 2016 12:33:52 GMT -5 wawa said:

 $30 first aid beauty travel size kit (cleanswer that I *think* has an acceptable low pH), start using your julep oil cleanser as a first cleanser,

I actually emailed them a while ago to ask. They said it's a 5.0-6.0. 

Oh, awesome.  Thanks!  I found random reddit thread comments that said it was somewhere around 6.0, but nothing reputable. 

Now I kinda want that kit for myself...

[notasafeplace]

I got another 20% off coupon from Ulta! I'm so happy because after I used my first one I was already kicking myself for not buying more.

I think I'm going to try that Hey Honey serum.

[redheadbaker]

I asked for a new hair dryer for Christmas. I showed H which one I wanted (at Ulta), gave him the coupon from my mailer, and told him to give them my phone number for rewards. Extra bonus for me!

[Champagne Supernova]

Any UD setting spray fans here? All sprays are 40% off today. CODE is "SPRAYME". LOL.

Ulta had a better deal the other day but I missed it so this will have to do.

ETA: Looks like the ones I use are out of stock. WTF.

[peachy]

Are there any Asian beauty products at Ulta that you guys recommend? I need to spend $120 to hit platinum and I have a gift card. I am clueless about AB and I can't handle the mega thread, lol.

[sporky]

Dec 17, 2016 0:33:34 GMT -5 peachy said:

Are there any Asian beauty products at Ulta that you guys recommend? I need to spend $120 to hit platinum and I have a gift card. I am clueless about AB and I can't handle the mega thread, lol.

There are some recommendations on page 4 of this thread.

[ESF]

Sephora has a good code for VIB and Rouges if you like the Flowerbomb perfume. Which I do. So much for me not placing any more orders this year....

[centralsquare]

Dec 12, 2016 21:17:26 GMT -5 marriedfilingjoint said:

I don't know how to spend my Sephora coupon. I had in my mind that it expired the day Sweet Peach comes back but it expires the day before (unless it's launching early for Rouge). I guess I could stock up on foundation or powder.

I got a Ysl Tint in oil and I like it! I normally hate gloss but this isn't sticky at all.

[centralsquare]

Dec 17, 2016 12:13:13 GMT -5 ESF said:

Sephora has a good code for VIB and Rouges if you like the Flowerbomb perfume. Which I do. So much for me not placing any more orders this year....

I really wanted the Marc Jacobs reward, but of course it sold out before I even knew it was live.

[centralsquare]

Dec 15, 2016 20:18:01 GMT -5 notasafeplace said:

I got another 20% off coupon from Ulta! I'm so happy because after I used my first one I was already kicking myself for not buying more.

I think I'm going to try that Hey Honey serum.

Via email or mail?

I was about to spend all my points, but realized I'd missed the deadline.

[Champagne Supernova]

Dec 14, 2016 14:49:17 GMT -5 chilerellanos said:

Dec 14, 2016 14:21:41 GMT -5 Champagne Supernova said:

I was able to get on around 5:30 am PST but I decided not to get the palette.  

It's such a let down because I waited for it but of course, now that it's time to checkout, I changed my mind. I have this feeling that the shades are not going to look good on me.

Now THAT'S a sad story!

Girl, the Sephora at my local mall has it on the shelves. I stared, swatched and bam, got it. LOL. It's sooooo gorgeous.

[notasafeplace]

Dec 17, 2016 15:36:56 GMT -5 centralsquare said:

Dec 15, 2016 20:18:01 GMT -5 notasafeplace said:

I got another 20% off coupon from Ulta! I'm so happy because after I used my first one I was already kicking myself for not buying more.

I think I'm going to try that Hey Honey serum.

Via email or mail?

I was about to spend all my points, but realized I'd missed the deadline.

In the regular mail, attached to the front of a magazine. I'm wondering if it will still work though, like maybe they just re sent the original one? They don't look the same but I'm wondering if maybe the codes are duplicates and it was just a reminder.

I'll probably try to use it tomorrow online.

[Pippin]

Dec 17, 2016 19:02:55 GMT -5 notasafeplace said:

Dec 17, 2016 15:36:56 GMT -5 centralsquare said:

Via email or mail?

I was about to spend all my points, but realized I'd missed the deadline.

In the regular mail, attached to the front of a magazine. I'm wondering if it will still work though, like maybe they just re sent the original one? They don't look the same but I'm wondering if maybe the codes are duplicates and it was just a reminder.

I'll probably try to use it tomorrow online.

It's not a duplicate. I used my second code for the peach palette. The new code is good through the 24th I think. I also got mine in the mail last week.

[notasafeplace]

That's great! Thanks.

[winterbridenj]

In the beginning of December, I was 60 points away from 2000 points at Ulta, and $200 away from keeping my platinum status until the end of next year.

I ordered some brow pencils earlier this month, and I just picked up LORAC Pro 3, a new fragrance, and some Cetaphil lotion, as well as some other odds and ends.

Now I need to spend just $50 more this year to keep my platinum status until the end of next year (and more importantly to keep my points from expiring).

[Champagne Supernova]

Dammit, I didn't know I can use my Ulta code to get the Peach Palette. The website said it's excluded so I just assumed I cannot and I picked it up from Sephora anyway.

[pantsparty]

I picked up a M.A.C. Liptensity lipstick while I was at the M.A.C. store this weekend. I really like it! If you look at the product online (or even in person) it looks like it will be glossy, but it's a matte application with pretty good staying power. Like it feathers off a little but not a lot. What I really love, though, is how it feels. I find a lot of the long-wearing formulas are either very drying or feel like they're suffocating my lips. This feels really light!

[saz]

My Miss Flower Mr Honey cream came today and I'm in HONEY HEAVEN!!!!!

[mrsukyankee]

Something is seriously setting off my rosacea. I'm hoping it's not my new bottle of Shiseido Senka Mineral Water UV Essence. But I'm getting not only red but also mini-pimple like things which I don't normally get.  I also just started using Dr. Jart Ceramidin Liquid and Mizon Black Snail cream.  Bah.

[DarcyLongfellow]

I got another Ulta code for 20% off my purchase, but it's not good on prestige. Oh well :-) I only need to spend $20 there to keep Platinum for next year.

Heading out today to get SIL an Ole Hendrikson gift set she wants. I never picked up my Sephora birthday gift back in October. I wonder if they have any left? And if they'll still give it to me?

[nicechicken]

Okay, so you guys must get the eye gloss from Butter London. It's freaking amazing. I got the gold, champagne(coming in the mail today) and the duochrome one.

They are gorgeous and sparkly. They don't transfer (good for hooded eyes).
They have a weird gak(remember gak?) texture, but it's so pigmented! I can't explain it, but you need it in your life.

[ESF]

A while ago, I had gotten a Drunk Elephant set from the DermStore. I had forgotten about the sample of the Lala Retro Cream that came with it until last night, when I decided to test it out.

Oh my god. The texture is gorgeous. I have never put anything so luxurious feeling on my face. And a little goes a very long way. I'll have to see how my skin reacts, but I'm hoping I see good results because I want to use it every day.

[calico]

I miss seeing posts from some of the old regulars.


-This post brought to you by the glass of wine #2.

[peachy]

I need to spend $120 to make platinum for next year. I don't know if it's really worth it. Someone help me decide!

[persa]

Dec 22, 2016 19:50:30 GMT -5 peachy said:

I need to spend $120 to make platinum for next year. I don't know if it's really worth it. Someone help me decide!

Do you have anyone you could buy for, especially if you can offer your coupon? That's how I end up beefing up my sephora points.

[MauMau]

This just came in the mail. Can't wait to break out a brush to test it.

[mfluder]

so pretty MauMau but why does she love all the extra packaging!

[secretlyevil]

Dec 22, 2016 21:27:06 GMT -5 MauMau said:

This just came in the mail. Can't wait to break out a brush to test it.

That's so pretty!

[Champagne Supernova]

Guys, Tarte Rainforest of The Sea II is FREAKING GORGEOUS. If you love the original one like I do, this one is a must-have.

I really need to de-stash my palette collection. No more palettes!