December Randoms

[peachy]

Dec 26, 2017 17:39:12 GMT -5 bowies said:

Dec 26, 2017 17:25:27 GMT -5 peachy said:

Does anyone use a sticky type primer for either face or eyes that they recommend? The only primers I've used are silicone based, and I want to try something to keep the foundation on my nose. I feel like I've asked this before but I don't remember :/

The only one that I know about is the J. One Jelly Pack. It’s a love it or hate it product. Sephora will give you a sample, but it’s much cheaper on Amazon.

Thank you!  

[ElizabethBennet]

Has anyone gotten the beautylish lucky bag? I'm debating it

[mfluder]

Dec 26, 2017 17:25:27 GMT -5 peachy said:

Does anyone use a sticky type primer for either face or eyes that they recommend? The only primers I've used are silicone based, and I want to try something to keep the foundation on my nose. I feel like I've asked this before but I don't remember :/

I've read (on the internet, so you know) to use an eyeshadow primer on your noes to keep foundation there. Try it out for us?

[Pippin]

If anyone is looking for a Shape Tape dupe the ColourPop concealer is pretty close. Shape tape has maybe a little higher coverage but that just means I use a little less product than the ColourPop. I wore them both today, one under each eye and I couldn't see any difference in wear. I also used them both as eye primer and my eyeshadow looked great at the end of the day too. No creasing or anything.

[Champagne Supernova]

My stepbro got me the KKW Contouring kit for Christmas and OMG, those bitches really know contouring. It's freaking amazing and the shades matches my skin perfectly.

He also got me a set of the nude cream lipsticks and my gawd, I love the nude shades. Not a lot of staying power though.

[bluestreet]

I continue to dig Madison Reed hair dye. It tones my grays so they still peek through but are better blended. $25 every 5 weeks. No harsh smell because no lifting chemicals. Have now done it three cycles.

[edavis]

Dec 27, 2017 12:53:21 GMT -5 Champagne Supernova said:

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He also got me a set of the nude cream lipsticks and my gawd, I love the nude shades. Not a lot of staying power though.

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Do you know the name of the nude lipsticks? I’ve been searching for a good one forever. I have about a dozen in my makeup cases that just look too pink on me. 🙁

[xokell2]

Dec 26, 2017 17:37:46 GMT -5 Pippin said:

No makeup presents but I did get Diors J'adore perfume from my DH and I love it! This was the winner out of all the makeup samples I used up this past year. Bonus the free robe from Ulta is actually really nice too lol. I do have some Christmas money burning a hole in my pocket right now though.

I love this perfume. I was wearing it when I got engaged 11 years ago and my hubby bought me a bottle for Christmas this year Too After I said something. Scent memories for the win!

[Champagne Supernova]

Dec 28, 2017 7:01:36 GMT -5 edavis said:

Dec 27, 2017 12:53:21 GMT -5 Champagne Supernova said:

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He also got me a set of the nude cream lipsticks and my gawd, I love the nude shades. Not a lot of staying power though.

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Do you know the name of the nude lipsticks? I’ve been searching for a good one forever. I have about a dozen in my makeup cases that just look too pink on me. 🙁

It's a KKW by Kylie Cosmetics one too! There's 4 shades in the set.

[Pippin]

Dec 28, 2017 10:08:28 GMT -5 xokell2 said:

Dec 26, 2017 17:37:46 GMT -5 Pippin said:

No makeup presents but I did get Diors J'adore perfume from my DH and I love it! This was the winner out of all the makeup samples I used up this past year. Bonus the free robe from Ulta is actually really nice too lol. I do have some Christmas money burning a hole in my pocket right now though.

I love this perfume. I was wearing it when I got engaged 11 years ago and my hubby bought me a bottle for Christmas this year Too After I said something. Scent memories for the win!

Yes! I pick out new perfumes for big events just for the scent memories lol. I need a new bottle of Coach next which is what I wore on my wedding day and honeymoon.

[Miss Phryne Fisher]

Anyone know where I can get a small bottle of the Benefit perfume called Maybe Baby? I had a gift set of it from about 2000 and keep my Xmas ornaments in the box it came with. I remember it smelling very good but don't want a big ol $32 bottle, I hate to waste money.

[peachy]

Dec 28, 2017 17:07:08 GMT -5 Miss Phryne Fisher said:

Anyone know where I can get a small bottle of the Benefit perfume called Maybe Baby? I had a gift set of it from about 2000 and keep my Xmas ornaments in the box it came with. I remember it smelling very good but don't want a big ol $32 bottle, I hate to waste money.

It doesn't look like it's available in roller or travel size.  I saw a "sample" on eBay, but it was $20+...seems like you'd be better off just buying a new $32 bottle.  

[peachy]

I wish Ulta carried Bite and The Ordinary...then I would never have to buy at Sephora. I love that stupid expensive Bite Agave lip mask.

[stephm0188]

I'm so irritated with Ulta.

My husband ordered a palette for me for Christmas and it arrived shattered. It was out of stock so the replacement didn't arrive until today.

It's also shattered. There was a giftcard in the box too, so I thought maybe they tossed in a $5 GC as a courtesy or something.

Nah. It's an empty giftcard. WTF? Why would they send an empty gift card?

[calico]

stephm0188, I'd be pissed. What the hell, Ulta?

[pantsparty]

Dec 28, 2017 17:45:48 GMT -5 peachy said:

I wish Ulta carried Bite and The Ordinary...then I would never have to buy at Sephora. I love that stupid expensive Bite Agave lip mask.

These are literally the only 2 brands I buy at Sephora, too! Although maybe Fenty Beauty, too! I want that gloss everyone is raving about!

[pizzanight]

So I was reading this blog post (https://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/2017/12/best-beauty-buys.html) and she talks about using Dr. Jart+ Cicapair as a primer - has anyone tried this? My makeup has been sliding around a lot because of the heavier moisturizer I use during the winter, so was wondering if this might be a solution.

[Vespasia]

I'm off today and had the tv on in the background. There were two back to back skincare infomercials on and now i feel like I need to buy all the things.

I'm trying to decide whether to get some Cosrx stuff from Ulta so I can keep my Platinum status, or buy it from Amazon where it's cheaper.

[beetea]

Dec 29, 2017 11:18:57 GMT -5 pizzanight said:

So I was reading this blog post (https://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/2017/12/best-beauty-buys.html) and she talks about using Dr. Jart+ Cicapair as a primer - has anyone tried this? My makeup has been sliding around a lot because of the heavier moisturizer I use during the winter, so was wondering if this might be a solution.

I am so glad you posted this! I used to follow this blog years ago and somehow she fell off of my radar. I didn't realize she was still at it!

[calico]

Dec 29, 2017 11:18:57 GMT -5 pizzanight said:

So I was reading this blog post (https://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/2017/12/best-beauty-buys.html) and she talks about using Dr. Jart+ Cicapair as a primer - has anyone tried this? My makeup has been sliding around a lot because of the heavier moisturizer I use during the winter, so was wondering if this might be a solution.

A MA at Sephora used it on me this summer, but I'm not an oily girl. It was....fine.

[calico]

Does anyone know how frequently the Joico Jumbo sizes go on sale at Ulta? They have a jumbo size of the violet shampoo I use for $15, but I don't think I'll need more for about 4 more months. I hate to have it sitting around the house if it will be back on sale in 3 months.

[Pippin]

Dec 29, 2017 13:17:21 GMT -5 calico said:

Does anyone know how frequently the Joico Jumbo sizes go on sale at Ulta? They have a jumbo size of the violet shampoo I use for $15, but I don't think I'll need more for about 4 more months. I hate to have it sitting around the house if it will be back on sale in 3 months.

I could be wrong but I think they did the jumbo size sale around spring time this past year.

[wineandcheese]

My bff got me one of the Mac Christmas sets of mini lipsticks. I opened it to find 2 were of the same shade. It kinda works out since I wasn’t a fan of the third shade online and I love the 2 shades included.

[bluestreet]

Bite prismatic now available as multi-stick. Hmmm

[Pippin]

Does anyone know if Beautylish runs any sales at all? I don't think I've noticed any but I don't think I get all their emails.

[peachykate1]

Dec 28, 2017 19:45:25 GMT -5 stephm0188 said:

I'm so irritated with Ulta.

My husband ordered a palette for me for Christmas and it arrived shattered. It was out of stock so the replacement didn't arrive until today.

It's also shattered. There was a giftcard in the box too, so I thought maybe they tossed in a $5 GC as a courtesy or something.

Nah. It's an empty giftcard. WTF? Why would they send an empty gift card?

I was reading all over fb and reddit that they were sending out empty gift cards that you could call and get activated. Between that and them banning people from ordering online and not giving reasons, they are starting to annoy me. Lol

I also think the new levels at Ulta are going to be a mess. I read that in addition to diamond, they are doing ruby and emerald so I keep wondering if they are going to downgrade the platinum perks.

The new marc jacobs liquid lipstick crayons are fantastic, so comfortable and long lasting.

[stephm0188]

Dec 31, 2017 12:37:38 GMT -5 peachykate1 said:

Dec 28, 2017 19:45:25 GMT -5 stephm0188 said:

I'm so irritated with Ulta.

My husband ordered a palette for me for Christmas and it arrived shattered. It was out of stock so the replacement didn't arrive until today.

It's also shattered. There was a giftcard in the box too, so I thought maybe they tossed in a $5 GC as a courtesy or something.

Nah. It's an empty giftcard. WTF? Why would they send an empty gift card?

I was reading all over fb and reddit that they were sending out empty gift cards that you could call and get activated. Between that and them banning people from ordering online and not giving reasons, they are starting to annoy me. Lol

I also think the new levels at Ulta are going to be a mess. I read that in addition to diamond, they are doing ruby and emerald so I keep wondering if they are going to downgrade the platinum perks.

The new marc jacobs liquid lipstick crayons are fantastic, so comfortable and long lasting.

What the eff? Why would they send out empty gift cards? That's obnoxious. I figured it was a fluke but if they're doing it to other people, clearly not.

My online account has been messed up for awhile. It keeps saying my password isn't correct, so I reset it, and then it tells me it's not correct. I can get in if I use their generic time sensitive password, but once I change it, I'm back to having the same issues.

I'm curious to see what the new levels are as well.

[calico]

Dec 31, 2017 12:37:38 GMT -5 peachykate1 said:

I also think the new levels at Ulta are going to be a mess. I read that in addition to diamond, they are doing ruby and emerald so I keep wondering if they are going to downgrade the platinum perks.

The new marc jacobs liquid lipstick crayons are fantastic, so comfortable and long lasting.

I'm not looking forward to the new levels. It was a big enough pain in the ass that they keep raising the minimum spend limit for the level. I've never not been platinum at Ulta (for over 10 years now) but last year, it almost didn't happen. 

[nsl]

I will be shocked if the 2,000 point redemption reward isn't slashed as part of the new levels push. Honestly, it's a little shocking that they haven't done it until now--my guess is that they figure that they've pulled enough sales away from Sephora to have built up loyalty outside of the program.

[stephm0188]

Truthfully, their new program may be a make it or break it for me. I continued to shop at Ulta because I was Platinum and because I could hoard points until I reached 2000. I didn't reach it this year, so the new program will for sure influence my spending habits and where I shop next year.