February Randoms

[wawa]

anybody else see that ulta now has house brand masks? A peel off, a mud and two or three sheet masks.

And 3x points.

[centralsquare]

Has anyone used the Baby Feet exfoliater thing? Good?

[winterbridenj]

After being in a bit of a makeup funk for a while, I just placed an Ulta order for the following:

• Becca Luminous blush in Foxglove
• It Velvet Luxe brush # 313 (powder brush)
• It Velvet Luxe brush # 316 (blush brush)
• Giorgio Armani Sun di Gioia rollerball
• Smashbox Always Sharp Kohl Waterproof liner in Violetta
• NYX Microbrow pencil in Taupe

I redeemed 2000 points and used a 20% off coupon, so I only paid $5.76.

[persa]

Feb 19, 2017 9:12:11 GMT -5 centralsquare said:

Has anyone used the Baby Feet exfoliater thing? Good?

Amazing. I'll come back with tips.

[calico]

Feb 19, 2017 9:12:11 GMT -5 centralsquare said:

Has anyone used the Baby Feet exfoliater thing? Good?

I've done it once- maybe I need tips too b/c I was peeling like a snake for 3 weeks almost. I was too embarrassed to go to yoga.

[Vespasia]

Ulta didn't have the cleanser I wanted today so I picked up the "pH balanced" one from Alpha Skin Care. Except the bottle itself (not the box) says the pH is 6.2.  

Pretty sure it's going back. 

[Pippin]

Yay I got an Ulta email for 20% off everything which is great because I need a new Origins moisturizer. I've gone a bit crazy ordering things this weekend. I haven't been feeling very good this month so I decided to get some things I've been wanting.

[kristie]

I went to marshalls and tj maxx today to browse the beauty section as usual. I don't know why I enjoy doing this so much, but I do. Anyways both had tons of the schmidts natural deodorant for 3.99 (I know a few people have wanted to try it around here) I found a boscia Japanese cleansing ritual gift set that was on clearance for 16. It has my favorite cleansing oil in it and it's full size (full size oil is 32 normally) Score!

They also had some karuna sheet masks there. Box of 4 for 9.99. Anyone tried these? I was curious, but not curious enough for 10 dollars worth. Lol

[followyourarrow]

Beauty Brands currently has their friends and family sale going. 25% off makeup and skincare. 30% off hair care and nail polish. I ordered more Dr Goss Alpha Beta peels and some dry shampoo. I looked at the makeup, but couldn't find anything that really struck me.

[namasteak]

Feb 20, 2017 15:23:28 GMT -5 followyourarrow said:

Beauty Brands currently has their friends and family sale going. 25% off makeup and skincare. 30% off hair care and nail polish. I ordered more Dr Goss Alpha Beta peels and some dry shampoo. I looked at the makeup, but couldn't find anything that really struck me.

Omg thank you! I love those dennis gross peels! I still can't afford to use them daily so I'll do 3 days a week at that price!

[followyourarrow]

Feb 20, 2017 15:39:55 GMT -5 namasteak said:

Feb 20, 2017 15:23:28 GMT -5 followyourarrow said:

Beauty Brands currently has their friends and family sale going. 25% off makeup and skincare. 30% off hair care and nail polish. I ordered more Dr Goss Alpha Beta peels and some dry shampoo. I looked at the makeup, but couldn't find anything that really struck me.

Omg thank you! I love those dennis gross peels! I still can't afford to use them daily so I'll do 3 days a week at that price!

I only use them 2-3 times a week too.  They seem to work just as well for me that way.

[litebright]

I got a 20% off my entire purchase at Ulta. Still debating what to get. I have work travel coming up over the next couple of months and that makes me want to buy makeup.

I've started using the First Aid Beauty kit that I picked up around the holidays, and I might try some more things from their line. Or some of the new Smashbox Cover Shot palettes are really pretty, and they are doing 5x points on Smashbox right now.

I also need to re-stock on Bare Minerals foundation.

[persa]

Feb 21, 2017 12:35:42 GMT -5 litebright said:

I got a 20% off my entire purchase at Ulta. Still debating what to get. I have work travel coming up over the next couple of months and that makes me want to buy makeup.

I've started using the First Aid Beauty kit that I picked up around the holidays, and I might try some more things from their line. Or some of the new Smashbox Cover Shot palettes are really pretty, and they are doing 5x points on Smashbox right now.

I also need to re-stock on Bare Minerals foundation.

Those smashbox palettes look pretty. I've been living the Tarteist pro palette and I'm not usually a Tarte eyeshadow fan

[kittycatlove]

I finally got my 20% off an entire purchase too. I also have no idea what to get. There really isn't anything calling my name.

[mdgirl]

I'm not sure what to get either. I kind of want a new hair towel but that's about it. I'll have to see whether they sell it in the store.

If anyone needs a lipliner the Maybelline Color Sensational liners are pretty good. I got the toffee one Tati was raving about and I think it's similar to the Tarte liners.

[followyourarrow]

I'm lusting after the new Lorac California Dreaming pallet. Kitty Cat looks gorgeous.

[namasteak]

Nordstrom Rack has a ton of beauty stuff. I got 12 eradikate travel sticks for $15 instead of $36!

There was lots of Lorac, UD, some kiehls, Estée Lauder nught serum (the brown bottle, glam glow and I'm sure I'm forgetting some more.

[peachykate]

I tried one of the Tarte lip paints and my lips looked absolutely terrible by the time I got home. Holy cow, that's going back.

[NewGirlNic]

Feb 21, 2017 14:27:33 GMT -5 peachykate said:

I tried one of the Tarte lip paints and my lips looked absolutely terrible by the time I got home. Holy cow, that's going back.

I thought the same thing. The old formula wasn't as long lasting, but the new formula is so drying. 

[NewGirlNic]

Feb 19, 2017 9:12:11 GMT -5 centralsquare said:

Has anyone used the Baby Feet exfoliater thing? Good?

I got 2 on Amazon a couple months ago and almost forgot about them. My H has super dry heels, so I'm hoping it helps him. I ordered them after reading this article, which contains some good tips:

www.refinery29.com/baby-foot-peel-review

We are leaving for vacation in 2 weeks, so I think this is the perfect time to do it and get my feet ready for flip flops and sandals. I know what I'm doing tonight! LOL. 

[kittycatlove]

Feb 21, 2017 14:56:56 GMT -5 NewGirlNic said:

Feb 21, 2017 14:27:33 GMT -5 peachykate said:

I tried one of the Tarte lip paints and my lips looked absolutely terrible by the time I got home. Holy cow, that's going back.

I thought the same thing. The old formula wasn't as long lasting, but the new formula is so drying. 

Interesting, I actually really like the lip paints.  I don't think they feel dry at all, almost a moussey like texture.  I never tried the old formula though.

[bluestreet]

I got Nars Sheer Glow foundation and am in love.

[bluestreet]

I'm see a lot of pastels in eye palettes. How are people wearing them? With darker contouring in the crease? I'm just wondering how to avoid the female cartoon character from the 50's look (a la Daffy Duck with sky blue eyeshadow).

[mrsukyankee]

Feb 22, 2017 8:24:56 GMT -5 bluestreet said:

I got Nars Sheer Glow foundation and am in love.

What is great about it? (Said woman who is looking for new foundations)

[centralsquare]

Feb 22, 2017 8:24:56 GMT -5 bluestreet said:

I got Nars Sheer Glow foundation and am in love.

I did too! Just yesterday. But I'm annoyed it doesn't have a pump.

[namasteak]

Recently I've developed hyper pigmentation wherever I had a pimple and it's so annoying. Is it the retinol I started using? anything I can do to prevent it?

[calico]

Feb 22, 2017 9:59:53 GMT -5 centralsquare said:

Feb 22, 2017 8:24:56 GMT -5 bluestreet said:

I got Nars Sheer Glow foundation and am in love.

I did too! Just yesterday. But I'm annoyed it doesn't have a pump.

I bought one from Nordstrom- $6.

[bluestreet]

Feb 22, 2017 9:59:53 GMT -5 centralsquare said:

Feb 22, 2017 8:24:56 GMT -5 bluestreet said:

I got Nars Sheer Glow foundation and am in love.

I did too! Just yesterday. But I'm annoyed it doesn't have a pump.

Yeah, I was shocked.

[bluestreet]

Feb 22, 2017 9:20:20 GMT -5 mrsukyankee said:

Feb 22, 2017 8:24:56 GMT -5 bluestreet said:

I got Nars Sheer Glow foundation and am in love.

What is great about it? (Said woman who is looking for new foundations)

It's the perfect consistency, spreads well, and has a nice medium coverage.

I'd gotten Hourglass Illusion, and it was so thick and settled into my pores like tiny saucers of pigment. And Lancôme Teinte Idole was too much like a paint. Thin and painty. Maybelline Dream BB is great for a less "done" look.

And I've learned after much error that I don't want the makeup people at Sephora or Nordstrom to help or match me. It never goes well. I just need to do my thing on my own to find the right one, and wear it all day to see how it looks in different lights and over time. That's what I did with NARS Sheer Glow, twice in fact. So I was sure when I spent that $50 (with tax) that I liked it.

I think you and I have similar concerns based on things you've mentioned--redness and pigmentation and staving off times winged chariot hurrying near. So you should give it a shot.

[calico]

mrsukyankee- I'm on the Nars Sheer Glow bandwagon of love too. I bought this when my MAC Waterweight foundation ran out in December. The Sephora lady who did my Christmas Eve makeover used it on me and I just loved how it covered a bit of redness and my pigmentation issues without looking cakey and gross. She also told me it came with a pump, but not that it was a "sold separately" thing. I bought a pump off Nordies website for $6, and I can re-use it when I get a new bottle. This really is my perfect foundation, since I'm not able to get a color match anymore with my previous HG foundation.