December Randoms

[bowies]

[bowies]

Can anyone recommend a (cheapish) powder brush? The handle on my current one is about to break off.

[Pippin]

Dec 1, 2017 9:26:43 GMT -5 bowies said:

Can anyone recommend a (cheapish) powder brush? The handle on my current one is about to break off.

I think Real Techniques has a big fluffy powder brush. I have one that came in a 3 brush set that I like that's a bit denser but works great for powder.

[hoteldweller]

Dec 1, 2017 9:26:43 GMT -5 bowies said:

Can anyone recommend a (cheapish) powder brush? The handle on my current one is about to break off.

The Target up and up one is good.

[majesty318]

I am in a tough financial spot at the moment, which means when we had the 20% Sephora Rouge coupon, all I bought is 2 Bite lipsticks. And only cause they were already on sale. And I ended up loving one but hating the other, so it's going back.

I was on the fence whether to use the $25 off coupon but managed to make a an order of EXACTLY $50, meaning $25 after coupon, and I feel OK about this! I got Verb shampoo & conditioner (I needed a new brand and loved the sample of this) and a Clinique pop lipstick set.

If I ever have money again I NEED the Chocolate Gold palette! Gorgeous!

[robinsbff]

i'm annoyed the sephora coupon is a code and not a gift card like it has been in past years. a gift card means you could still nab a deluxe sample or set of some sort but now that it's a code, no extra sample set. boooooooooo.

trying to decide what to grab. might wait it out and see if any more holiday sets go on sale before it ends on the 13th.

[kittycatlove]

Dec 1, 2017 9:26:43 GMT -5 bowies said:

Can anyone recommend a (cheapish) powder brush? The handle on my current one is about to break off.

another vote for real techniques.

[kittycatlove]

I got my TF mystery bag already. It's a pretty good one again.

[Pippin]

Dec 1, 2017 12:43:59 GMT -5 kittycatlove said:

I got my TF mystery bag already. It's a pretty good one again.

Ooo what's in it?

[Laura Palmer]

What are you all getting with your Sephora $25 off $50?

I told my sisters I NEEEEEEED the Gold Chocolate palette, so I'm counting on them to deliver. I suppose I do need more cleanser (yawn), but want something fun. I'd love suggestions.

[calico]

I'm trying a small bottle of the DE Framboos right now and hoping to make a decision about purchasing a full size before the $25off$50 thing is over. Otherwise, I'm probably going to buy more Dr. Jart BB cream (b/c I'm obsessed) and something else small to get me over the $50.

[wineandcheese]

I’m currently trying a Briogeo hair cap. I ordered it from Sephora 3 weeks ago and since H isn’t home, I’m having a me day. FX it helps my poor dry hair. After bleaching my hair, it’s been brittle and dry.

I’m having such a hard time finding a primer that helps my foundation not settle into my pores. I’ve tried Dr. Brandt, tarte, benefit, no.7, elf. Ugh! Holiday parties start next week so I’m on the hunt if anyone has suggestions!

[kittycatlove]

Dec 1, 2017 13:15:37 GMT -5 Pippin said:

Dec 1, 2017 12:43:59 GMT -5 kittycatlove said:

I got my TF mystery bag already. It's a pretty good one again.

Ooo what's in it?

Peanut butter and jelly 9 pan palette
Full size perfect eyes waterproof liner perfect black
Full size  Size Queen mascara
Full size Le Creme lipstick in double bubble
sample size of better than sex mascara

Nothing I probably would have bought on my own, but for $39 well worth it. 

The liner actually seems pretty nice and the colors in the palette swatched pretty good.  The lipstick is a little bright for me, but I'll re-gift it to my 14 year old niece.

[Champagne Supernova]

Dec 1, 2017 14:17:42 GMT -5 kittycatlove said:

Dec 1, 2017 13:15:37 GMT -5 Pippin said:

Ooo what's in it?

Peanut butter and jelly 9 pan palette
Full size perfect eyes waterproof liner perfect black
Full size  Size Queen mascara
Full size Le Creme lipstick in double bubble
sample size of better than sex mascara

Nothing I probably would have bought on my own, but for $39 well worth it. 

The liner actually seems pretty nice and the colors in the palette swatched pretty good.  The lipstick is a little bright for me, but I'll re-gift it to my 14 year old niece.

Damn, that's pretty good!

I looooove the PB&J palette.

[2curlydogs]

Dec 1, 2017 9:26:43 GMT -5 bowies said:

Can anyone recommend a (cheapish) powder brush? The handle on my current one is about to break off.

Third vote for Real Techniques. It's fluffy but not super fluffy and has some of the density of a kabuki brush. I'm in love with mine.

[Miss Phryne Fisher]

Dec 1, 2017 12:13:00 GMT -5 robinsbff said:

i'm annoyed the sephora coupon is a code and not a gift card like it has been in past years. a gift card means you could still nab a deluxe sample or set of some sort but now that it's a code, no extra sample set. boooooooooo.

trying to decide what to grab. might wait it out and see if any more holiday sets go on sale before it ends on the 13th.

Yea that made me unhappy too. I dearly love their deluxe samples. So I made another order today, got the birthday gift AND a tiny Becca highighter (which will be enough highlighter to last the rest of my life, most likely) and some more Alterna shampoo ($10 moisture kit...it has shampoo/conditioner/thermal spray while if you buy it singly it is $10 for just the shampoo or just conditioner...and this stuff is so great on my hair!) 

[Pippin]

kittycatlove, That was a good mystery bag. I really like the PBJ palette. 

For the $25 off $50 I'm for sure getting the Clinique moisturizer set and probably the Fenty red lipstick. I go back and forth on that.

[mortomo]

I'm only VIB, so $20 off of $50. I just used mine and got:

Jack Black lip balm for my DS's stocking
Peter Thomas Roth water Drench cloud cream and Cleanser (small size in their sale section)
UD lipstick in Rebel (holiday color)
UD troublemaker mascara and eye pencil duo

[ESF]

Dec 1, 2017 12:13:00 GMT -5 robinsbff said:

i'm annoyed the sephora coupon is a code and not a gift card like it has been in past years. a gift card means you could still nab a deluxe sample or set of some sort but now that it's a code, no extra sample set. boooooooooo.

trying to decide what to grab. might wait it out and see if any more holiday sets go on sale before it ends on the 13th.

This sucks! 

Not sure yet what I'll grab. Maybe a Huda Lip Strobe, which I've had in my favorites forever. Not sure what else. I haven't been following Temptalia so I have no idea what the good holiday sets are or what new products are out there. 


What are people loving from Fenty?  I only have the Lightening Dust highlighter, which is the shit.

[KateAggie]

Dec 1, 2017 14:07:13 GMT -5 wineandcheese said:

I’m currently trying a Briogeo hair cap. I ordered it from Sephora 3 weeks ago and since H isn’t home, I’m having a me day. FX it helps my poor dry hair. After bleaching my hair, it’s been brittle and dry.

I’m having such a hard time finding a primer that helps my foundation not settle into my pores. I’ve tried Dr. Brandt, tarte, benefit, no.7, elf. Ugh! Holiday parties start next week so I’m on the hunt if anyone has suggestions!

Fenty is my current fave. It is SO good. Makes my 41 year old self look like I'm 37 or so. 😉 UD Naked is also pretty great.

[racegrrl714]

FYI Too Faced has 50% off certain eye palettes today with code paletteparty I grabbed Chocolate Bon Bons. The other ones were Semi Sweet, Glitter Bomb, I want Kandee, Natural Matte, Natural Eyes, PB & Honey,Cat eyes, and Totally Cute

[bowies]

Dec 1, 2017 19:03:48 GMT -5 capscapscaps said:

I just got the Chocolate Gold Palette in the mail today.

OMFG. I LOVE IT.

I went and visited it at Ulta today. That green.

[majesty318]

It is insane how much cheaper Caudalie is in Europe. Got all of this for 44€ in Paris. The moisturizer alone is $39 in Sephora here!

[Laura Palmer]

Dec 1, 2017 19:03:48 GMT -5 capscapscaps said:

I just got the Chocolate Gold Palette in the mail today.

OMFG. I LOVE IT.

Tell me more! 

The green is what drew me in. So glad it seems to hold its allure in person. 

[Pippin]

Dec 2, 2017 21:22:56 GMT -5 majesty318 said:

It is insane how much cheaper Caudalie is in Europe. Got all of this for 44€ in Paris. The moisturizer alone is $39 in Sephora here!

Jealous! I'm in love with the serum from the Sephora bday gift but the full size is like $80 or something crazy like that.

[Miss Phryne Fisher]

Re: Caudalie in Europe. Ditto that! I got a bunch at City Pharma in Paris and do not regret it. Especially the lip stuff! The masks are nice and I also have some Divine Oil. WAY out of my price range in the US!

[pizzanight]

Dec 1, 2017 19:25:42 GMT -5 ESF said:

Dec 1, 2017 12:13:00 GMT -5 robinsbff said:

i'm annoyed the sephora coupon is a code and not a gift card like it has been in past years. a gift card means you could still nab a deluxe sample or set of some sort but now that it's a code, no extra sample set. boooooooooo.

trying to decide what to grab. might wait it out and see if any more holiday sets go on sale before it ends on the 13th.

This sucks! 

Not sure yet what I'll grab. Maybe a Huda Lip Strobe, which I've had in my favorites forever. Not sure what else. I haven't been following Temptalia so I have no idea what the good holiday sets are or what new products are out there. 


What are people loving from Fenty?  I only have the Lightening Dust highlighter, which is the shit.

I have the Galaxy palatte and it's super fun - not super practical because glitter, but fun.  I have the cosmic gloss in Gal On the Moon which is less impractical but still fun.  

A friend of mine got the lip paint and said it stayed on remarkably well.  

I'm considering UD Heat for the Sephora sale but god, I really do not need more eyeshadow.

[starlily]

Dec 1, 2017 13:31:20 GMT -5 Laura Palmer said:

What are you all getting with your Sephora $25 off $50?

I told my sisters I NEEEEEEED the Gold Chocolate palette, so I'm counting on them to deliver. I suppose I do need more cleanser (yawn), but want something fun. I'd love suggestions.

I got a Skin Laundry set with cleanser & glycolic serum and Fenty cosmic lip glitter in Astro-naughty.

[2curlydogs]

In my quest to find a new deep treatment face mask, I'm trying a black clay one tonight and it's really strange. I look like some racist donning black face for Halloween. And it's making me uncomfortable.

[calico]

Dec 3, 2017 19:53:42 GMT -5 2curlydogs said:

In my quest to find a new deep treatment face mask, I'm trying a black clay one tonight and it's really strange. I look like some racist donning black face for Halloween. And it's making me uncomfortable.

I feel this way about one of my charcoal pore masks. So, I multi-mask it. I'll put the charcoal one on my chin/jaw/nose and then pick another one to put on my cheeks/forehead.