April Randoms

[secretlyevil]

wawa, the answer is yes you NEED firebird, it's gorgeous.

[secretlyevil]

In addition to firebird, I also got the liquid WSW. It's the first comfort matte I've tried and wow what a difference.

[persa]

I wish Ulta would let you use the coupon in store and online. I wanted to get the Paul Mitchell curling wand from the store but since I have Nars that I want from online, I'll have to order. Which wouldn't be a big deal if Ulta shipping wasn't so slow.

[mominatrix]

A friend of mine works selling fragrances at Barney's.

He gave me a sample of this (among other things):
www.barneys.com/product/fr-c3-a9d-c3-a9ric-malle-lipstick-rose-50ml-501782638.html


And now I'm in love with a scent that costs $200. And that makes me sad. But the smell of it... jeez, it makes me happy.


So, if you have the dolladollabills to buy reeeeeeeally nice fragrances, I highly recommend.

[peachy]

Has anyone tried the new Becca primer (the lavender one)? I got a sample but it seems really watery, just wondering if that's normal.

I also got a full size Backlight Priming Filter...I hope it's worth it.

[calico]

Ah man- I just saw that Ulta is now carrying Aquage hair care. I used to LOVE the silkening shampoo/conditioner, but stopped using it b/c it was so hard to find and was a hassle. I mean, I like Living proof, but PHD just doesn't give me the amazing feeling that aquage did. Now I'm torn on which to buy.

[DarcyLongfellow]

Has anyone tried any of the Cargo Swimmables stuff? Supposedly waterproof eye liner, eye shadow sticks, blush, and a waterproof topcoat for mascara.

I basically live in a swamp, so the idea of waterproof eye makeup (except mascara) for a typical Florida summer day appeals to me. And if it really is waterproof, it would be kind of cool to be able to wear it swimming.

I was planning to save my Ulta points, but this stuff may tempt me to use them during the sale!

[litebright]

I keep checking for my Tarte palette and it isn't here yet. It has been in my general area in CO since Thursday and I kept looking at the tracking and going, "it's totally going to be here today, for sure." "No, surely TODAY."

But I think it actually *will* get here today. I can use it for Easter tomorrow.

[mrsukyankee]

Holy crap. The Abnormal Beauty Company has opened up in London - yes, they own The Ordinary & Niod. I'll be able to sample products as they come out and try their colour stuff. YAY!!!!

[wawa]

Apr 14, 2017 21:30:09 GMT -5 DarcyLongfellow said:

Has anyone tried any of the Cargo Swimmables stuff? Supposedly waterproof eye liner, eye shadow sticks, blush, and a waterproof topcoat for mascara.

I basically live in a swamp, so the idea of waterproof eye makeup (except mascara) for a typical Florida summer day appeals to me. And if it really is waterproof, it would be kind of cool to be able to wear it swimming.

I was planning to save my Ulta points, but this stuff may tempt me to use them during the sale!

I have and like one of their blushes bUT I've never put the waterproof part to the test. I could I suppose...

[DarcyLongfellow]

Apr 16, 2017 16:22:01 GMT -5 wawa said:

Apr 14, 2017 21:30:09 GMT -5 DarcyLongfellow said:

Has anyone tried any of the Cargo Swimmables stuff? Supposedly waterproof eye liner, eye shadow sticks, blush, and a waterproof topcoat for mascara.

I basically live in a swamp, so the idea of waterproof eye makeup (except mascara) for a typical Florida summer day appeals to me. And if it really is waterproof, it would be kind of cool to be able to wear it swimming.

I was planning to save my Ulta points, but this stuff may tempt me to use them during the sale!

I have and like one of their blushes bUT I've never put the waterproof part to the test. I could I suppose...

I think I'm about to blow my 2000 points (with 20% off coupon) on pretty much all Cargo Swimmables stuff. I'll keep you posted:-)

[veruca5839]

DarcyLongfellow, I have one of the Cargo Swimmables blushes. It lasts pretty long on my skin compared to many of my "regular" blushes. I tend to have the problem of blush disappearing on my skin, particularly in summer. It's not a blush I reach for daily, mostly because I have other formulas/colors I prefer, but I do use it in summer when I need my makeup to be bulletproof. The Cargo blush pan is huge and will last forever.

[robinsbff]

does anyone know if i can use the ulta coupon both in store and online in separate purchases?

the UD loose powder i use is on sale so i'd love to get a backup at 5x points and 20% sale price but they don't have my color online. but other stuff i want is online only...

[persa]

Apr 17, 2017 8:55:31 GMT -5 robinsbff said:

does anyone know if i can use the ulta coupon both in store and online in separate purchases?

the UD loose powder i use is on sale so i'd love to get a backup at 5x points and 20% sale price but they don't have my color online. but other stuff i want is online only...

Nope, at least not when I went in store and asked the same question

[robinsbff]

Apr 17, 2017 8:56:10 GMT -5 persa said:

Apr 17, 2017 8:55:31 GMT -5 robinsbff said:

does anyone know if i can use the ulta coupon both in store and online in separate purchases?

the UD loose powder i use is on sale so i'd love to get a backup at 5x points and 20% sale price but they don't have my color online. but other stuff i want is online only...

Nope, at least not when I went in store and asked the same question

well that's stupid.  maybe i'll buy the powder in the wrong shade them go exchange in store after it arrives.  

[zoomzoom]

I just received my Sephora Play box. What a bust this one is. I think it's time to cancel.

Yay for Sephora sale starting tomorrow though.

I need a new eyebrow powder. My aesthetician thinks the Dip Brow is WAY too heavy for my brows and that I should switch to powder. After seeing the difference on Saturday, I agree. Any rec's?

[followyourarrow]

I finally hit pan in my Naked I pallet, in the color Sin. I actually gasped this morning and had to take a pic.

[persa]

Apr 17, 2017 9:20:27 GMT -5 zoomzoom said:

I just received my Sephora Play box. What a bust this one is. I think it's time to cancel.

Yay for Sephora sale starting tomorrow though.

I need a new eyebrow powder. My aesthetician thinks the Dip Brow is WAY too heavy for my brows and that I should switch to powder. After seeing the difference on Saturday, I agree. Any rec's?

I was never a dipbrow fan. I prefer pencil or powder but I'm mostly using pencil these days because I feel like I can get better precision. I have anastasia brow wiz and the regular pencil also. I also like the Loreal brow stylist and the it cosmetics brow pencil is nice too.

[zoomzoom]

Thanks persa !

I'm currently checking out ABH brow kit. It seems pretty inclusive. I could do without the stencils though. Lol.

ETA:  Good grief, even Sephora's samples suck right now.  I'm sure it's no coincidence with the sale starting tomorrow.

[secretlyevil]

I'm sitting on my hands. I do not need the Lorac Pirates of the Caribbean collection. NOPE.

[Champagne Supernova]

Please someone tell me I don't need Tarte's Make Believe in Yourself.

I keep adding it to my cart, taking it out and re-adding.

[veruca5839]

Yeahhh, this Sephora Play box sucks. The past few have been really boring. Isn't it supposed to be newer items?! I really need to cancel.

[hoteldweller]

Last month was the primer potion, this month it's the smashbox primer. Really, Sephora?

This was the first box that I received where there is absolutely NOTHING I'm interested in. Meh.

[persa]

Apr 17, 2017 15:32:32 GMT -5 Champagne Supernova said:

Please someone tell me I don't need Tarte's Make Believe in Yourself.

I keep adding it to my cart, taking it out and re-adding.

It's beautiful but it's a lot of shimmers, so depends if that's what you want.

[zoomzoom]

Apr 17, 2017 18:02:48 GMT -5 veruca5839 said:

Yeahhh, this Sephora Play box sucks. The past few have been really boring. Isn't it supposed to be newer items?! I really need to cancel.

Canceled today. This was their worst box since I joined. #byesephoraplay

[Champagne Supernova]

Apr 17, 2017 19:55:34 GMT -5 persa said:

Apr 17, 2017 15:32:32 GMT -5 Champagne Supernova said:

Please someone tell me I don't need Tarte's Make Believe in Yourself.

I keep adding it to my cart, taking it out and re-adding.

It's beautiful but it's a lot of shimmers, so depends if that's what you want.

I think I'm going to swatch it at the store before buying.

I like that I don't have some of the colours though. It's a potentially good addition to my palette collection.

[Champagne Supernova]

Also, I am loving Tarte's ROTS Skin Twinkle Lighting Palette II. I've been using it as an eyeshadow as well.

I think it's time to get a fan brush. I've been using an angled blush brush and tapping lightly to highlight.

[redheadbaker]

5X points on IT Cosmetics at Ulta!

[pixy0stix]

There's an instagram trend re: Spacepaste Glitter Spackle - www.getlemonhead.com/shop/

I ordered some, and meh. It's basically glitter mixed with hair gel like stuff.

[greeneggs]

Apr 17, 2017 15:32:32 GMT -5 Champagne Supernova said:

Please someone tell me I don't need Tarte's Make Believe in Yourself.

I keep adding it to my cart, taking it out and re-adding.

I got mine last week and really like it.  I'm usually scared of color on my eyes (I wore ALL the colors back in college!) but these are wearable and fun.  Mystic is beautiful and fun and Fairy is the purple that I've been needing for a while.