OCTOBER RANDOMS

[secretlyevil]

It just doesn't seem plausible that it is October already.

ETA 2: I changed the photo, was getting paranoid...

[calico]

That Halloween makeup is beautiful.

Is anyone else interested in continuing the lip challenge through October? If so, I'll start a new thread. if not, well, I'll spam Instagram.

[tiramisu]

Oct 1, 2018 14:47:23 GMT -5 calico said:

That Halloween makeup is beautiful.

Is anyone else interested in continuing the lip challenge through October? If so, I'll start a new thread. if not, well, I'll spam Instagram.

Yes please!

[mrsukyankee]

My computer is blocking whatever pic you posted secretlyevil. It's says it might contain malware or something like that. Oh, well.

[secretlyevil]

Oct 2, 2018 3:09:41 GMT -5 mrsukyankee said:

My computer is blocking whatever pic you posted secretlyevil . It's says it might contain malware or something like that. Oh, well.

YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[secretlyevil]

ESF I can’t stop thinking about ABH phantom....

[ESF]

Oct 3, 2018 17:06:25 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

ESF I can’t stop thinking about ABH phantom....

ME TOO. I noticed on Temptalia that it comes in a trio. One of the other colors is boring but one seems to be a very pretty rose gold, which I know I'd use often. 

www.temptalia.com/anastasia-sultry-eyeshadow-palette-holiday-lip-gloss-liquid-lipstick-sets-swatches/


I think I'm going to order it when it drops at Ulta on the 9th.  Ulta sent me a 5X points on Anastasia. And I have a 3x points on all purchases because I'm platinum, and it's my birthday month so I have 2x.  I currently have 2000 in points, but I just did a test on another $25 Anastasia product, and I'd get 206 points. So I might just buy it outright and save my 2000 points for when I have a 20% off coupon.

[secretlyevil]

Oct 3, 2018 17:25:28 GMT -5 ESF said:

Oct 3, 2018 17:06:25 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

ESF I can’t stop thinking about ABH phantom....

ME TOO. I noticed on Temptalia that it comes in a trio. One of the other colors is boring but one seems to be a very pretty rose gold, which I know I'd use often. 

www.temptalia.com/anastasia-sultry-eyeshadow-palette-holiday-lip-gloss-liquid-lipstick-sets-swatches/


I think I'm going to order it when it drops at Ulta on the 9th.  Ulta sent me a 5X points on Anastasia. And I have a 3x points on all purchases because I'm platinum, and it's my birthday month so I have 2x.  I currently have 2000 in points, but I just did a test on another $25 Anastasia product, and I'd get 206 points. So I might just buy it outright and save my 2000 points for when I have a 20% off coupon.

I thought the boring one was a top coat...

[ESF]

Oct 3, 2018 19:00:31 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

Oct 3, 2018 17:25:28 GMT -5 ESF said:

ME TOO. I noticed on Temptalia that it comes in a trio. One of the other colors is boring but one seems to be a very pretty rose gold, which I know I'd use often. 

www.temptalia.com/anastasia-sultry-eyeshadow-palette-holiday-lip-gloss-liquid-lipstick-sets-swatches/


I think I'm going to order it when it drops at Ulta on the 9th.  Ulta sent me a 5X points on Anastasia. And I have a 3x points on all purchases because I'm platinum, and it's my birthday month so I have 2x.  I currently have 2000 in points, but I just did a test on another $25 Anastasia product, and I'd get 206 points. So I might just buy it outright and save my 2000 points for when I have a 20% off coupon.

I thought the boring one was a top coat...

Oh maybe you are right. I will have to get it and find out!

[Pippin]

The birthday spending has begun. So far I’ve picked up the new purple palette from Huda beauty when Sephora had the deluxe sample of SR Good Genes. I also grabbed the LE IT heart shaped foundation brush and the rose Mac Fix+ from Ulta. I’m hoping there’s some additional points promos this month for Ulta so I can get some skincare back ups too.

[cottoncandy]

Has anyone tried the Dior Addict Lacquer Plump? I swatched the most beautiful color on my hand and think it would be perfect for a wedding I’m going to be in, but the reviews are mixed. Some people think it’s the worst thing ever and others love it.

[ESF]

The Fenty Holiday collection is unreal. Even the "weird" colors, like the blue lipstick, look gorgeous. 


www.temptalia.com/fenty-beauty-chill-owt-collection-for-holiday-2018-release-date-official-swatches/


Also Temptalia is giving the new Anastasia palette an A. 

www.temptalia.com/anastasia-sultry-eyeshadow-palette-review-swatches/?show_all=1

[peachy]

Oct 3, 2018 17:25:28 GMT -5 ESF said:

Oct 3, 2018 17:06:25 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

ESF I can’t stop thinking about ABH phantom....

ME TOO. I noticed on Temptalia that it comes in a trio. One of the other colors is boring but one seems to be a very pretty rose gold, which I know I'd use often. 

www.temptalia.com/anastasia-sultry-eyeshadow-palette-holiday-lip-gloss-liquid-lipstick-sets-swatches/


I think I'm going to order it when it drops at Ulta on the 9th.  Ulta sent me a 5X points on Anastasia. And I have a 3x points on all purchases because I'm platinum, and it's my birthday month so I have 2x.  I currently have 2000 in points, but I just did a test on another $25 Anastasia product, and I'd get 206 points. So I might just buy it outright and save my 2000 points for when I have a 20% off coupon.

I can't find it on Ulta, is it just me? I don't know why I'm even looking to buy a dark lipstick since I never wear them but wow

[mrsukyankee]

Does anyone use the Schmidt's Naturals Deodorant Stick in Bergamot + Lime? Are they meant to be kinda rough and dry? I got one in my Birchbox and was happy about it as I wanted to try Schmidt's out, but it's leaving behind course bits on my underarms and is rough and scratchy. I wondered if I received a dried out one or if that is normal. Smells nice.

[tacokick]

Oct 10, 2018 6:20:14 GMT -5 mrsukyankee said:

Does anyone use the Schmidt's Naturals Deodorant Stick in Bergamot + Lime? Are they meant to be kinda rough and dry? I got one in my Birchbox and was happy about it as I wanted to try Schmidt's out, but it's leaving behind course bits on my underarms and is rough and scratchy. I wondered if I received a dried out one or if that is normal. Smells nice.

I did and it discolored the leather straps to my purse. It was also pretty dry.

[secretlyevil]

Oct 10, 2018 6:20:14 GMT -5 mrsukyankee said:

Does anyone use the Schmidt's Naturals Deodorant Stick in Bergamot + Lime? Are they meant to be kinda rough and dry? I got one in my Birchbox and was happy about it as I wanted to try Schmidt's out, but it's leaving behind course bits on my underarms and is rough and scratchy. I wondered if I received a dried out one or if that is normal. Smells nice.

I didn’t have that issue with Schmidt’s but I also like other natural deodorants way better.

[ESF]

Ulta has beauty bags with a $75 purchase, and some of them have some good stuff in them, plus there's a Living Proof beauty break.

I just placed an order since I've got good point promos going on right now. The Anastasia lip set is all mine!!

peachy - it's there now. If you search Anastasia and sort by new arrivals, it should come up.

[wawa]

Oct 10, 2018 6:20:14 GMT -5 mrsukyankee said:

Does anyone use the Schmidt's Naturals Deodorant Stick in Bergamot + Lime? Are they meant to be kinda rough and dry? I got one in my Birchbox and was happy about it as I wanted to try Schmidt's out, but it's leaving behind course bits on my underarms and is rough and scratchy. I wondered if I received a dried out one or if that is normal. Smells nice.

Mine got scratchy over time. Also I think my skin is not a fan. I had a few episodes of my whole armpit being red and itchy. I stopped using mine this week.

[mrsukyankee]

Oct 10, 2018 8:07:11 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

Oct 10, 2018 6:20:14 GMT -5 mrsukyankee said:

Does anyone use the Schmidt's Naturals Deodorant Stick in Bergamot + Lime? Are they meant to be kinda rough and dry? I got one in my Birchbox and was happy about it as I wanted to try Schmidt's out, but it's leaving behind course bits on my underarms and is rough and scratchy. I wondered if I received a dried out one or if that is normal. Smells nice.

I didn’t have that issue with Schmidt’s but I also like other natural deodorants way better.

What do you like better?

[secretlyevil]

mrsukyankee - I like Native or Pit Paste (stick). I’ve tried a ton of different ones, including crystals and these two seem to work best for me. None of them last anywhere near the timing they claim for me.

ETA: primal pit paste

[ESF]

Temptalia review of the pretty Anastasia lip kit is up. The sheer one is also apparently a liquid lipstick, but it performs like ass. I think I'll give it to my niece when I see her in December. She's almost 11, so perfect for her. The other two colors look great!

www.temptalia.com/anastasia-holiday-2018-mini-metallic-liquid-lipstick-set-review-swatches/

[secretlyevil]

Nailtiques is making a big difference on my nails. I actually have nails. Several on the board recommended it so thanks.

[wawa]

Oct 10, 2018 16:09:39 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

Nailtiques is making a big difference on my nails. I actually have nails. Several on the board recommended it so thanks.

What does it do?

[secretlyevil]

Oct 10, 2018 20:35:24 GMT -5 wawa said:

Oct 10, 2018 16:09:39 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

Nailtiques is making a big difference on my nails. I actually have nails. Several on the board recommended it so thanks.

What does it do?

Makes them stronger and heathier.

ETA: they used to split quite easily so my nails never got very long. They are currently so long that I actually need to cut them as they’re starting to drive me bonkers.

[robinsbff]

i'm so annoyed. i just saw that the sephora weekly wow is my favorite kate sommerville (AKA $$$$$$) moisturizer - at half off! i was ready to buy two, but they are out of stock online - boooooooooooo!!!

[centralsquare]

Oct 11, 2018 20:19:24 GMT -5 robinsbff said:

i'm so annoyed. i just saw that the sephora weekly wow is my favorite kate sommerville (AKA $$$$$$) moisturizer - at half off! i was ready to buy two, but they are out of stock online - boooooooooooo!!!

It shows as in stock for me!

[robinsbff]

Oct 11, 2018 20:24:13 GMT -5 centralsquare said:

Oct 11, 2018 20:19:24 GMT -5 robinsbff said:

i'm so annoyed. i just saw that the sephora weekly wow is my favorite kate sommerville (AKA $$$$$$) moisturizer - at half off! i was ready to buy two, but they are out of stock online - boooooooooooo!!!

It shows as in stock for me!

i checked and it was in stock on the app, but then i got my laptop to check for a good code for a deluxe sample and then it was out of stock again and removed from my cart. what a bummer!

i will keep checking randomly, but can always check out a few stores in person this weekend too.

[centralsquare]

So annoying! Hope you can track it down. I can try to grab it for you, if you want.

[peachy]

Oct 10, 2018 20:35:24 GMT -5 wawa said:

Oct 10, 2018 16:09:39 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

Nailtiques is making a big difference on my nails. I actually have nails. Several on the board recommended it so thanks.

What does it do?

I use it under every manicure, I credit it with saving my nails from peeling and chipping.  I've tried other strengthening polishes and stuff but this is the only one I'd recommend. 

They have a couple different formulations based on your issues but I stick with Nailtiques 2.

[bowies]

I’ve been using the new Hourglass Veil powder for the past month (off and on) and feel like I can review it now.

The marketing for it - powder for dry skin types - is accurate. I don’t have dry skin and can wear it but it doesn’t “set” things as other powders do. Some days I’m ok with that, especially if I’m wearing a matte foundation. I’m going to be dewy pretty fast with the Veil powder. I do think it can cling in my larger pore region but no worse than any other powder. Overall, it’s a powder I do reach for but not everyday.

I’m really not a fan of the packaging - I find it wasteful since so much goes airborne from tapping the sides. I really prefer a powder I can shake into a cap.

Would I purchase again? No. I think the Laura Mercier one kicks its ass, particularly for my skin type and what I want out of a loose powder.