Sephora VIB or Ulta Sale- What are you going to buy?

[zoomzoom]

I kind of want a Beauty Blender but it seems expensive for what it is. Is it really worth $30??

[wawa]

Apr 21, 2017 3:12:45 GMT -5 zoomzoom said:

I kind of want a Beauty Blender but it seems expensive for what it is. Is it really worth $30??

I don't think so.  the knock-offs seem to work equally well for a fraction of the price.

[Pippin]

Apr 21, 2017 3:12:45 GMT -5 zoomzoom said:

I kind of want a Beauty Blender but it seems expensive for what it is. Is it really worth $30??

I used to only use the RT sponge but they started breaking down within a month or two for me. I do think the Beauty Blender works a bit better than the RT but for me it easily lasts way longer. I get a new Beauty Blender during the VIB sales and it lasts until the next sale which ends up being cheaper for me than buying a bunch of RT ones.

[centralsquare]

zoomzoom, I would have thrown jumping up and down fits by now. Aren't you Rouge? That is crazy.

[centralsquare]

I'm buying this b/c I read a review of it on a blog, and my legs are so sad and white these days.

www.sephora.com/gradual-tan-classic-everyday-mousse-P409603?skuId=1798586&icid2=products%20grid:p409603#pdp-reviews

[zoomzoom]

Apr 21, 2017 8:28:06 GMT -5 centralsquare said:

zoomzoom , I would have thrown jumping up and down fits by now. Aren't you Rouge? That is crazy.

I KNOW!!  Yes, I'm Rouge through 2018 FFS.  I mean, I can understand that they could get behind during sale time but any other time?  WTAF?

[zoomzoom]

Apr 21, 2017 8:28:26 GMT -5 centralsquare said:

I'm buying this b/c I read a review of it on a blog, and my legs are so sad and white these days.

www.sephora.com/gradual-tan-classic-everyday-mousse-P409603?skuId=1798586&icid2=products%20grid:p409603#pdp-reviews

Oooooo!  Let me know how this works!  I would love to find a good self tanner.  As it is, my NM contact is sending me some other brand so we'll see how that works.  In the meantime, I'm tanning before our trip to Puerto Rico next week.  (shaddup!  I know it's bad for me but I don't want to burn and be miserable!)

[Laura Palmer]

Apr 20, 2017 10:02:12 GMT -5 zoomzoom said:

Vespasia , holy crap! That's a ton of stuff for less than 10 bucks.

I WANT MY STUFF ALREADY. I ordered on Tuesday and no shipping notice yet. Why does it take them so long to fill orders?? This year:

Ordered on Feb 1, shipped Feb 1
Then February 3, shipped March 16
March 3, shipped March 13
April 4, shipped April 17

Their fulfillment sucks.

I do still need (well, want) a few things so I'm going to order regardless but it's annoying.

Same here! I placed an order by 9 CST Tuesday and still no shipping notice.
I'm impatient and want my stuff!!

[tiramisu]

I placed my Sephora order. Trying to only order once, but we'll see how much self-control I have.

I got:
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Diffused Light (repurchase)

Benefit Dandelion blush (repurchase)

Laura Mercier Translucent loose setting powder

Bite duo in Meringue and Fig

Bite agave lip mask in crushed

Juliette Has a Gun Not a Perfume travel spray

Dermadoctor Med E Tate antiperspirant wipes (to use on my face under makeup for performances)

I wanted so much more, but controlled myself.

[mortomo]

I love my Beauty Blender (I've never used a knockoff, so not sure how they differ). I use it when I apply my IT CC cream and it really goes on nicely and not as heavy as it does with a brush. I've had mine about a year and it's held up just fine. I use their liquid BB cleanser about every 3-4 days (the other days I just rinse it with water).

If you have Verizon, they have their Smart Rewards program where you can use your accumulated points to purchase items at a discount. They currently have 4 different BB offers. This looks like a good price to me. 2 BBs plus cleanser for $27.25 and free shipping.

beautyblender 'The Original' Double + Cleanser Kit Free Gift with Purchase

Retail Price:$34.25
Points: – 700
You Pay: $27.25
(20% Savings)
FREE SHIPPING

[ESF]

I have not placed my order yet. I think I'm going to go to the store tonight or tomorrow for my haul, because I don't want to deal with the shitty sale shipping, and I want a couple Bite lip liners, and need to swatch to figure out which ones will be best.

My list grows longer as the days go by though.

[sporky]

Apr 21, 2017 3:12:45 GMT -5 zoomzoom said:

I kind of want a Beauty Blender but it seems expensive for what it is. Is it really worth $30??

I've found they are much longer lasting that the RT ones. As far as application, some foundations/BBs apply better with the real Beauty Blender and some with the RT. I do feel like it's a better deal to buy one of the kits, so you can basically get a free cleanser with it. 

[Pippin]

Fyi for those waiting on shipping notifications from Sephora. I never got an email but my order from Wednesday just showed up today which is the 2day flash shipping.

[calico]

Apparently I'm heavy handed when washing sponges b/c BBs tear on the first wash and if I wash weekly, don't hold up for more than 2 months. The RT sponges last about 4-6 months, depending on if I use it for my BB cream or if I only use it with foundation.

[kittycatlove]

Apr 21, 2017 13:35:47 GMT -5 calico said:

Apparently I'm heavy handed when washing sponges b/c BBs tear on the first wash and if I wash weekly, don't hold up for more than 2 months. The RT sponges last about 4-6 months, depending on if I use it for my BB cream or if I only use it with foundation.

This for me too.

I just picked up the RT sponge and the Loreal.  I like the RT one better than the Loreal but have only used each once.  The original Beauty Blender is still the favorite right now, but we'll see how it goes as I use these other ones more.

[Champagne Supernova]

Weird, the RT sponges lasted longer for me than the BB and that's why I never bothered with the BB anymore.

My Sephora order arrived today per the tracking! I can't wait to go home!

I'm thinking about putting in another order to get the pink Eradikate cleanser.

[peachykate]

I just picked up the eco tools sponge yesterday and I like it. Time will tell if it lasts longer than the RT sponge.

I almost forgot about the plum quad! I think I'm going to go to the store on Monday to make sure there is nothing else I'm "forgetting."

[pandorica]

Ulta:

2 UD Perversion mascaras
FAB face cleanser
Burt's Bees cleansing oil

I'm debating getting FAB facial radiance pads. Worth the price?

[Champagne Supernova]

Welp, with the rate I'm going, I'll be Rouge again next year.

DH was all "Another Sephora box?" LOL.

At least I didn't get another palette! Not yet, at least!

[pandorica]

Apr 21, 2017 18:44:14 GMT -5 capscapscaps said:

Apr 21, 2017 16:36:41 GMT -5 pandorica said:

Ulta:

2 UD Perversion mascaras
FAB face cleanser
Burt's Bees cleansing oil

I'm debating getting FAB facial radiance pads. Worth the price?

I used the pads. Didn't see any difference, wouldn't buy again.

I haven't seen a difference yet either, but it's only been like 2-3 weeks so I'm not sure if it hasn't been enough time. I bought them, but may return. I dunno.

[centralsquare]

My new Marc Jacobs liquid lipstick is prettttty.

[mortomo]

I was able to use my Ulta 20% off code twice online. I double checked that the email reminder that I got today was the same code as the one I used for my first order, and it is.

[Laura Palmer]

Apr 22, 2017 8:03:14 GMT -5 mortomo said:

I was able to use my Ulta 20% off code twice online. I double checked that the email reminder that I got today was the same code as the one I used for my first order, and it is.

Now I wish I didn't know that!! Mine worked again too!  

[ESF]

I went to Sephora last night and got two Bite lip liners (010 and 040) and the belif chamomile tincture.

Today I'm placing an online order for the boring refill purchases so I can get Ebates but I didn't want to wait for my new fun stuff.

I had hoped that one of the Bite mushroom colors would work for me but they all were really yellowish on me.

[nsl]

I just received my order--the sun safety kit, a YSL tint-in-balm, B&B hairdresser's oil shampoo, and a mini tweezer set for my purse. I'll probably stop by the brick and mortar store today when I go to the mall to return something, but don't think I'll probably buy much else. I'm totally stocked up on skincare at the moment, and none of the newer eye or cheek color products are speaking to me. I think I might be broken.

[zoomzoom]

I'm so annoyed. My Tuesday order has yet to ship. But my Thursday order will be here on Tuesday. Wtf? I might go in store today and just return whatever I get dupes of. Damn it.

[zoomzoom]

I AM SO LIVID. SEPHORA CANCELED MY TUESDAY ORDER. BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T LIKE MY SHIPPING ADDRESS.

[pumpkin]

I'm finally placing my Ulta order but can't figure out how to use my points for $ off. I'm logged into my account, so what am I missing?

[ESF]

Apr 22, 2017 13:24:21 GMT -5 pumpkin said:

I'm finally placing my Ulta order but can't figure out how to use my points for $ off. I'm logged into my account, so what am I missing?

It's at the very end.same screen where it prompts you for your credit card info. IIRC, the "apply points" option is below the CC and gift card input, on the left side of the screen.

[ESF]

Apr 22, 2017 13:16:57 GMT -5 zoomzoom said:

I AM SO LIVID. SEPHORA CANCELED MY TUESDAY ORDER. BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T LIKE MY SHIPPING ADDRESS.

You should call and complain, that sucks.