March Favorites / Empties

[secretlyevil]

What did you use up and what couldn't you put down?

ETA: duh, yes March.

[pizzanight]

Empties:

Skin Laundry restoring night serum - got in a FFF box, and ended up really liking it. May buy.

Sephora bright set pressed finishing powder in Banana Peel. Will buy again but I'm working through a NYX pressed powder and a mystery loose powder that showed up in my stash first.

Not really empty but I tossed a glow lotion I got from a different FFF box - I couldn't figure out how to keep from getting robot face.

Faves:

Benefit KaBrow in 3

Commodity cocktail kit that I impulse bought at Sephora - really liking being able to mix scents.

[Champagne Supernova]

Empties:

Sunday Riley Tidal Brightening Enzyme Water Cream - came from Sephora Play. I want to get more but that price tag though. Ugh.

Faves:
Bobbi Brown shadow sticks - perfect to use whenever I'm in a rush.
Benefit Goof Proof - I prefer this over the Anastasia one.
Benefit Watts Up - I have two deluxe samples and needed to use them. Ended up loving it.

[calico]

Empties:
Fresh Sugar tinted lip treatment mini in Rose- Love this, took forever to use so if I bought a full size I think it would still be around in 10 years.

Fresh Rose Facial Mask-This was nice, but too much $$$

Sephora waterproof eye makeup remover (deluxe sample)-It was ok, got the job done. I have other removers like this to use, but I might purchase in the future

Ole Hendriksen Truth Serum (.33oz)-Meh I don't think this stuff is actually doing anything. I'm working on my last bottle from a giftset. I will not repurchase.

Revlon lipgloss in Pink Afterglow- It was ok, probably won't repurchase b/c I have a million glosses.

MUFE LabShine lipgloss in D14- Didn't like, got clumpy.

ETA: I tossed the Essence Undereye corrector I was working on. The texture got weird all the sudden.

Favorites:

Dior Addict lipstick #780- this shizz was expensive AF, but I love the color for even the most casual days and it feels like heaven on my chapped lips.

I started using the cheapie Up&Up eye shadow brush from target to apply and blend out my undereye concealer.  OMG- it does such a damn good job.

Too Cool for School Dinoplatz Magic Wand- I'm loving these for correcting mascara mistakes.

Rediscovered my love for WnW RYC as a nice brightener on my cheekbones.

[notasafeplace]

Empties:

The Face Shop rice bright oil stuff- too frangranced for me, probably will not repurchase.

Tarts Maracuja Oil - the first facial oil I've used and I really liked it over the winter. Not sure if I will repurchase yet because with the weather warming up I already find myself not needing it every night.

Faves:

I've been shopping my stash and have fallen in love with my Naked palette again. Love Smog and Toasted as one color looks.

[wawa]

Empties:
sample of su:um concetrated something or other serum - holy shit I loved this. But it's $$$$$ so...yeah. no. But I wants it.
deluxe sample of boscia makeup breakup cooling cleansing oil - liked this. not sure I'd pay for a full size, but it works well and rinses clean.

Faves:
Becca Backlight primer mixed with my tarte bb primer and applied with a knockoff beauty blender. DUDE OMG. I feel so pretty with this combo. I'm going to be so sad when my deluxe sample of the becca runs out and i'm kicking myself for not snagging one during the sale. I'm going to experiment with some cheaper options, but I think this is where some of my 2000 pts are going to go.
I went back to my oringal favorite Nyx natural cream blush. Still love it. Actually hit pan! someday I might use it up...

[cuddlyevil]

I don't have any empties yet. But I picked up too faced boudoir eyes last month and I love it.

Need to find a new foundation, I switched away from the amazonian clay foundation but I might need to go back to it.

[kristie]

Empties:

Boscia makeup breakup cleansing oil deluxe sample, loved it (already replaced with full size I got at tj maxx in a boscia gift set)
Fresh black tea age delay eye concentrate deluxe sample - already replaced. It's my fave
Mizon snail repair intensive ampoule - already replaced. I wish it lasted longer, but it's HG for me.
It cc cream in light trial size - bought another trial size
Stila one step color correcting primer deluxe sample - replaced with full size and debating grabbing an extra with ulta sale on Thursday

Favorites:

I have been using my becca beach tint blush that I got forever ago in a kit a love it
It tight line mascara primer. Don't love it for tigtline, but it is an awesome primer and the brush is amazing for a natural look if you don't want to do a major mascara look
Tarte man eater mascara - I have never got so many compliments on my lashes. I use it in combo with the it primer and I haven't even looked at my huge stash of mascaras lately
Mally eyeshadow stick in shimmering mauve. I love the color and the formula. This has become my daily go to with a base of UD virgin or too faced butter pecan all over.
Tarte double duty creamy powder foundation is the bomb, I use it with the it cc cream and I am loving my makeup lately. I am thinking about grabbing it in a slightly darker shade for the summer while it's on sale.

[Pippin]

I used 2 shades in the Elf Contour Kit. The contour and yellow setting powder. I also finished an Ofra lip liner.

My favorites were the UD One & Done and the TF Love Flush blush in Baby Love. I've been going for a lighter spring look and these work great.

[ESF]

I've been really digging the spring trends of red/pink eye shadows, lots of neutrals, and heavier blush. The following products have been in very heavy rotation:

Anastasia Modern Renaissance
TheBalm Balm Desert blush
Becca blushed copper blush
Mac fever blush
Bite multistick in almond
Bite multistick in praline
Bite high pigment pencil in honey berry
UD sheer Liar
A MAC limited edition lipstick in a brick red color

I keep thinking I need to wearing color again, but I'm now dying to own the original Naked palette and those new Bite lipsticks with the mushroom names.

For skin care products, I've been using the Belif chamomile cleaning stick and I love it.

I am not good at tracking empties.

[secretlyevil]

Empties: Bazilla zero, already replaced, thayer's alchol-free witch hazel, already replaced.

Favorites:
KVD liquid eyeliner in trooper, I do this with a color eyeliner on the bottom. Love this look.

Tarte LE palette from two falls ago, blanking on the name but the palette is awesome for my running out the door looks I've been doing as of late.

ETA: noir energy palette that was LE fall 2015

[bluestreet]

March, yes?

My March favorites: NARS Sheer Glow, The Ordinary caffeine serum (under Keihls undereye creamy avocado), The Ordinary hyaluronic acid (made a huge difference in my skin's hydration)

I also discovered that using this brush is my favorite way to apply blush. I dab NARS orgasm on my upper cheeks. I have a smaller version of this one: www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01GH6U14U/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491392524&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=makeup+brush+oval&psc=1

[peachykate]

Favorites - Milani make it last setting spray, UD blush in Fetish, Estee lauder double wear foundation

Empties- 3 stila smudge sticks(repurchased 2 during sale), TF hangover primer rx

[mdgirl]

Favorites
Dermalogica Antioxidant Hydramist--A face mist that actually hydrates!

Empties
There was a sample challenge on the Sephora board, so I tried a ton of stuff. It was quite fun to get through so many samples.

FAB Ultra Repair Sleeping Cream--I liked this one and would be willing to buy it.
L'Oreal Age Perfect oil, balm, and eye cream--Didn't like the oil, the balm was OK, the eye cream was nice for night
Sephora Instant Moisture Cream--Actually quite nice and indeed very moisturizing
L'Occitane Perfecting Cream--Awful perfumey smell
Sunday Riley CEO--Nice, but not any better than cheaper moisturizers
Supergoop City Sunscreen serum--Too sticky, which is how I find most Supergoop products to be
La Mer Soft Cream--I was hoping it would suck but it was really nice
Bite Agave Lip Mask--Love it and bought a full size
Guerlain Abeille Royale treatment oil--This smelled worse than the L'Occitane
Caudalie hand cream--My only full size empty, and my favorite hand cream

[tiramisu]

Empties:
Jouer luminizing moisture tint in Golden
MUFE Excessive Lash mascara sample (purchased travel size)
Paula's Choice Skin Recovery moisturizer with SPF 30 (repurchased, always)

Favorites:
Jouer luminizing moisture tint in Pearl (had to go a shade lighter)
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Diffused Light (still)
NARS Sex Appeal blush
MAC eyeshadows in Malt and Kid
MUFE Excessive Lash mascara, Birchbox Arrow water resistant mascara
NYX butter lipsticks

[racegrrl714]

Apr 4, 2017 9:53:31 GMT -5 wawa said:

Empties:
sample of su:um concetrated something or other serum - holy shit I loved this. But it's $$$$$ so...yeah. no. But I wants it.
deluxe sample of boscia makeup breakup cooling cleansing oil - liked this. not sure I'd pay for a full size, but it works well and rinses clean.

Faves:
Becca Backlight primer mixed with my tarte bb primer and applied with a knockoff beauty blender. DUDE OMG. I feel so pretty with this combo. I'm going to be so sad when my deluxe sample of the becca runs out and i'm kicking myself for not snagging one during the sale. I'm going to experiment with some cheaper options, but I think this is where some of my 2000 pts are going to go.
I went back to my oringal favorite Nyx natural cream blush. Still love it. Actually hit pan! someday I might use it up...

wawa, just so you know, Sephora sells a 1.7 oz of the Boscia Makeup Breakup for $10!!!!!! It lasted me a good couple of months.
www.sephora.com/makeup-breakup-cool-cleansing-oil-P254604?skuId=1653518&icid2=products%20grid%3Ap254604

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[bowies]

Empties:
L'Oréal Brow Stylist Definer (love it, will repurchase as soon as I can find it in stock again)
L'Oréal Infallible liquid eyeliner (love it, will repurchase)
Cover Girl Super Sizer mascara (usually a favorite but this one was really off - avoiding a repurchase for now)
Pacifica body wash in Gardenia (love this scent, hate the consistency so we'll see)

Favorites:
Sunday Riley Good Genes. Nothing has ever made my skin look this good. I'm considering buying the Ordinary lactic acid serum once I'm out of my sample because holy shit is it expensive.
EcoTools beauty sponge
Maybelline Dream Cushion foundation
GlamGlow Glowstarter moisturizer in nude glow
Stila Kitten eyeshadow
Milani Make it Last setting spray
Bobbi Brown Beach perfume

[centralsquare]

Empties:
Brow Wiz (replaced)
MUFE HD foundation

Favorites:
Mally eyeshadow stick in champagne
Becca soufflé in fig
NARS sheer glow

[bowies]

Can I add some duds?

Josie Maran Surreal Skin Finishing Balm - no idea what this is supposed to do
Bobbi Brown Cream Shadow Stick - greasy, chunky mess
Benefit Watts Up - I now know I do not like highlighters in stick form
WnW Photofocus Setting Spray - smells horrible
Jesse's Girl liquid eyeliner - not a dupe for KVD as advertised, it sucks

[nsl]

I'm sure I had some empties in March, but they must have been at the beginning of the month because I've been racking my brains all day and can't think of anything. Assume something skincare related that was super unremarkable.

Favorites:
-Tom Ford eyeshadow quad in Nude Dip (my birthday present to myself after lusting over it for years--it's totally dupeable, but I looooooove it)
-Bobbi Brown lipstick in Italian Rose
-Bobbi Brown blush in Antigua
-MAC Copperplate plus Urban Decay Y2K for a really easy, really flattering all-over lid look.

[broadsheet]

Apr 10, 2017 9:44:17 GMT -5 bowies said:

Can I add some duds?

Josie Maran Surreal Skin Finishing Balm - no idea what this is supposed to do
Bobbi Brown Cream Shadow Stick - greasy, chunky mess
Benefit Watts Up - I now know I do not like highlighters in stick form
WnW Photofocus Setting Spray - smells horrible
Jesse's Girl liquid eyeliner - not a dupe for KVD as advertised, it sucks

Sounds like we got the same Sephora Play box! I could not figure out that Josie Maran stuff at all.