January Randoms

[gilmoregirl]

I saw on Reddit - Ulta also posted a Tarte shapetape giveaway and then deleted. Now it's up on their story.

[calico]

As a side note, I ordered the Belif cleansing stick and have been using it for almost a month now. I like it and it's a suitable replacement for the rose cleansing stick. It hasn't bothered my very irritated cheeks right now at all, which is a plus. When I'm finished, I'm going to give the neogen cleansing stick a try since it's half the price. But if that one doesn't work out for me and the rose stick isn't back, I will stick with the belif cleanser.

[pandorica]

I need skincare regimen help. I just bought a Murad AHA/BHA exfoliating cleanser that I'm hoping will help my red and bumpy face a bit. Where do I add it into my routine? Is it instead of or in addition to my current cleanser or face wash?
My current nighttime routine is:
Cleansing oil
FAB face wash
Eye cream
Night cream

[sunshineluv]

Jan 19, 2018 16:39:19 GMT -5 pandorica said:

I need skincare regimen help. I just bought a Murad AHA/BHA exfoliating cleanser that I'm hoping will help my red and bumpy face a bit. Where do I add it into my routine? Is it instead of or in addition to my current cleanser or face wash?
My current nighttime routine is:
Cleansing oil
FAB face wash
Eye cream
Night cream

So I am not an expert in anything, but what has really helped my redness is using oil instead of a lotion for moisturizer. I use Josie maren oil day and night. I love it.

[ElizabethBennet]

Jan 19, 2018 16:39:19 GMT -5 pandorica said:

I need skincare regimen help. I just bought a Murad AHA/BHA exfoliating cleanser that I'm hoping will help my red and bumpy face a bit. Where do I add it into my routine? Is it instead of or in addition to my current cleanser or face wash?
My current nighttime routine is:
Cleansing oil
FAB face wash
Eye cream
Night cream

I would use that cleanser in place of the FAB face wash and only use it once per day. Personally I would use the FAB in the morning and the Mira's at night. If you're dealing with redness and texture I would suggest adding an actual chemical exfoliant instead of the cleanser. It will stay on your skin for longer. I really like the Paula's Choice products for chemical exfoliation.

[Pippin]

I am addicted to watching the little eye tutorial ads for the new Pat McGrath palette. The shadows look so pretty and sparkly lol. I might get one of them during the spring sale...

[pandorica]

Jan 19, 2018 18:47:53 GMT -5 ElizabethBennet said:

Jan 19, 2018 16:39:19 GMT -5 pandorica said:

I need skincare regimen help. I just bought a Murad AHA/BHA exfoliating cleanser that I'm hoping will help my red and bumpy face a bit. Where do I add it into my routine? Is it instead of or in addition to my current cleanser or face wash?
My current nighttime routine is:
Cleansing oil
FAB face wash
Eye cream
Night cream

I would use that cleanser in place of the FAB face wash and only use it once per day. Personally I would use the FAB in the morning and the Mira's at night. If you're dealing with redness and texture I would suggest adding an actual chemical exfoliant instead of the cleanser. It will stay on your skin for longer. I really like the Paula's Choice products for chemical exfoliation.

This is what I get for shopping from my phone - I thought this was just an exfoliant and not a cleanser. Ugh!

[calico]

pandorica, then return it! Assuming you can, I mean.

[peachykate1]

Abh singles and matte lipsticks are $5!

[mrsukyankee]

Thank you peachykate1! Just put in an order. First trying ABH stuff.

[NewOrleans]

I love the Dyson hair dryer! It makes my hair smooth and light and does it quick.

I want to try Charlotte Tilbury foundation but don't know my color and I would have to drive far away to see it in person.

[xokell2]

Jan 21, 2018 15:35:42 GMT -5 NewOrleans said:

I love the Dyson hair dryer! It makes my hair smooth and light and does it quick.

I want to try Charlotte Tilbury foundation but don't know my color and I would have to drive far away to see it in person.

It seriously dries my hair in 8 minutes, I rolled my eyes when I got it for Christmas because of the $$ but 8 minutes is life changing 

[gilmoregirl]

NewOrleans can you use findnation or Temptalia's foundation finder to match it based on a color you use already?

Did anyone see the blow up on Twitter and Reddit about how the hydrating Shapetape foundation has the exact same ingredients as their gel foundation ( which is now removed from the website). Beauty sleuth ended up posting a video about it yesterday too. The foundation didn't launch on Ulta yet today either, it says it's delayed.

Completely shady...

[calico]

flymetothemoon- Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for telling me about the buffering lotion. That stuff has cleared up the cystic acne that had been hanging around for like 2 weeks and I'm almost back to clear skin again.

I owe you a drink, lady!

[peachykate1]

Jan 21, 2018 19:32:40 GMT -5 gilmoregirl said:

NewOrleans can you use findnation or Temptalia's foundation finder to match it based on a color you use already?

Did anyone see the blow up on Twitter and Reddit about how the hydrating Shapetape foundation has the exact same ingredients as their gel foundation ( which is now removed from the website). Beauty sleuth ended up posting a video about it yesterday too. The foundation didn't launch on Ulta yet today either, it says it's delayed.

Completely shady...

It's going through a "shape tape" machine so it's different. Omfg with these assholes.

[racegrrl714]

Jan 22, 2018 21:13:10 GMT -5 peachykate1 said:

Jan 21, 2018 19:32:40 GMT -5 gilmoregirl said:

NewOrleans can you use findnation or Temptalia's foundation finder to match it based on a color you use already?

Did anyone see the blow up on Twitter and Reddit about how the hydrating Shapetape foundation has the exact same ingredients as their gel foundation ( which is now removed from the website). Beauty sleuth ended up posting a video about it yesterday too. The foundation didn't launch on Ulta yet today either, it says it's delayed.

Completely shady...

It's going through a "shape tape" machine so it's different. Omfg with these assholes.

yyyyyeaaaah... I love Tarte's stuff, but I think it's time for me to move on...

[Pippin]

Jan 21, 2018 19:32:40 GMT -5 gilmoregirl said:

NewOrleans can you use findnation or Temptalia's foundation finder to match it based on a color you use already?

Did anyone see the blow up on Twitter and Reddit about how the hydrating Shapetape foundation has the exact same ingredients as their gel foundation ( which is now removed from the website). Beauty sleuth ended up posting a video about it yesterday too. The foundation didn't launch on Ulta yet today either, it says it's delayed.

Completely shady...

Wow I guess I've already got the Shape Tape foundation....spoiler alert it sucks.

[robinsbff]

i got an 20% everything code from ulta, including prestige and i just hit 2000 points last weekend when i got 5x points for my salon appointment. that's $150 in free items - it's insane. i did this last october, only three months ago. i feel like i'm robbing them somehow.

now to decide what to buy - anyone have anything they have been loving lately?
i wish they had a perfume sample set like sephora favorites since i like trying new scents.

[bowies]

I got the 20% off coupon too and a decently sized Ulta wish list going - mainly skincare stuff. It expires on my birthday so that will be my gift to myself. Wheeeeee!

[pandorica]

I'm trying to figure out what to get with my 20% off and 2000 points right now! It's mostly skincare stuff on my lost right now, but I want to get something fun too.

[mrsukyankee]

Tried the Borjois City Radiance Foundation today. Bad idea. It's super drying and my skin looks like it's peeling. Ugh.

[bluelikejazz]

Went to Ulta on Saturday, combined a few 5X points on specific brands, my 2X points during birthday month, a 250 point bonus for spending $60, and a birthday gift return:

Spent $30 and got 606 points!

[bowies]

Jan 23, 2018 21:14:58 GMT -5 pandorica said:

I'm trying to figure out what to get with my 20% off and 2000 points right now! It's mostly skincare stuff on my lost right now, but I want to get something fun too.

I’m in a self-imposed no buy on eyeshadow, blush, and lipstick but I’m still going to go in and swatch the new Stila Sheer Liquid Lipsticks. I think that’s a brand that has escaped the recent fuckery?

[pandorica]

Jan 24, 2018 10:35:46 GMT -5 bowies said:

Jan 23, 2018 21:14:58 GMT -5 pandorica said:

I'm trying to figure out what to get with my 20% off and 2000 points right now! It's mostly skincare stuff on my lost right now, but I want to get something fun too.

I’m in a self-imposed no buy on eyeshadow, blush, and lipstick but I’m still going to go in and swatch the new Stila Sheer Liquid Lipsticks. I think that’s a brand that has escaped the recent fuckery?

I hope so because I love the Stila stay all day liquid lipstick! I think I'm going to get another one.

[calico]

I think Stila is still ok.

[mortomo]

I ordered Made-2-Fit foundation from Bare Minerals and it's being delivered on Friday. I'm really curious as to how close to my skin-tone it really is. You use their app to determine your skin-tone and they mix a foundation in that color for you and put your name on the bottle. I like Bare Minerals foundations for the most part, so I'm expecting a good foundation. It says it's a light to medium coverage in a moisturizing formula.

[robinsbff]

Jan 24, 2018 9:38:05 GMT -5 bluelikejazz said:

Went to Ulta on Saturday, combined a few 5X points on specific brands, my 2X points during birthday month, a 250 point bonus for spending $60, and a birthday gift return:

Spent $30 and got 606 points!

that's amazing!  i went and got my hair done this weekend and spent 147 and ended up with about 1200 points.  i had the 250 offer too, but they didn't apply it.  i emailed them and they credited it to my account.  i find their customer service to be so responsive and easy to fix mistakes.  

[robinsbff]

Jan 24, 2018 12:17:27 GMT -5 mortomo said:

I ordered Made-2-Fit foundation from Bare Minerals and it's being delivered on Friday. I'm really curious as to how close to my skin-tone it really is. You use their app to determine your skin-tone and they mix a foundation in that color for you and put your name on the bottle. I like Bare Minerals foundations for the most part, so I'm expecting a good foundation. It says it's a light to medium coverage in a moisturizing formula.

ooooooooh, report back!  i downloaded the app but haven't used it yet.  i keep forgetting to take some plain white paper home with me!  do you remember if it has spf in it?

[mortomo]

Jan 24, 2018 16:55:54 GMT -5 robinsbff said:

Jan 24, 2018 12:17:27 GMT -5 mortomo said:

I ordered Made-2-Fit foundation from Bare Minerals and it's being delivered on Friday. I'm really curious as to how close to my skin-tone it really is. You use their app to determine your skin-tone and they mix a foundation in that color for you and put your name on the bottle. I like Bare Minerals foundations for the most part, so I'm expecting a good foundation. It says it's a light to medium coverage in a moisturizing formula.

ooooooooh, report back!  i downloaded the app but haven't used it yet.  i keep forgetting to take some plain white paper home with me!  do you remember if it has spf in it?

I don't remember if it has SPF. I will report back this weekend.

If you do try it you will feel completely stupid tapping your phone on your face! I may have been laughed at by the person who had to witness that. I was laughing too!

[peachy]

Jan 2, 2018 2:46:04 GMT -5 Pippin said:

Jan 2, 2018 0:35:41 GMT -5 peachy said:

Oops, yes! A lot of the reviews mentioned it could be cakey too, bummer. I like the idea of a fuller coverage hydrating foundation.

Yeah it isn't very hydrating feeling ether. Try Josie Maran Vibrancy. It feels amazing and the argon oil in it is super moisturizing throughout the day. It's more medium to full coverage.

I picked this one up and I’m loving it, thanks for the recommendation!