April Randoms

[calico]

Ulta sent me another 20% code today. I'm so tempted.

[Pippin]

Apr 19, 2019 15:03:39 GMT -5 calico said:

Ulta sent me another 20% code today. I'm so tempted.

Did you use the original code last week? I tried using the new code they sent me and it’s the same so I couldn’t use it again.

[calico]

Apr 19, 2019 16:43:41 GMT -5 Pippin said:

Apr 19, 2019 15:03:39 GMT -5 calico said:

Ulta sent me another 20% code today. I'm so tempted.

Did you use the original code last week? I tried using the new code they sent me and it’s the same so I couldn’t use it again.

Yes, but this is a new code. I checked because they kept sending me emails last week with the code I had already used.

[centralsquare]

Apr 19, 2019 15:03:39 GMT -5 calico said:

Ulta sent me another 20% code today. I'm so tempted.

Same. I don’t think I need anything though.

[robinsbff]

I got the second ulta coupon too. I had planned to use the first one but the one item I really wanted went out of stock on the first day. It was a NARS set with small sizes of orgasm blush, lip gloss and multistick. I could find some other things to throw in my cart, but without that I’m not sure it’s enough to get to free shipping.

[pumpkin]

The email I saw seemed to indicate that the 20% timeframe had been extended through tomorrow. That may be why those who have already used it can't use the "new" one.

[bluestreet]

I just got my first Allure Beauty Box and it is excellent. It’s $15, and everything is full sized and great brands.

In my box I got:

-Natasha Denona single eyeshadow in bronze
-Anastasia Beverly Hills liquid lipstick in Pure Hollywood (white/light brown people nude)
-Laura Geller waterproof gel eyeliner in Blue Jean Baby
-Mally eyeshadow stick in Autumn shimmer (rose gold)
-a sample size Briogeo leave in milk conditioning spray
-self tanner towlets
-Eyeshadow brush

I’m kinda wondering what they’re business model is that this is profitable for them. The first 4 are regular size. They give promo codes for the brands, so maybe that’s it?

Anyway, I recommend it!

[bluestreet]

Didn’t we used to have a BTS (buy/trade/sell) thread? Could I start a fresh one?

[calico]

I think I’m going to have to go through all my foundations in the next few days and do a declutter. I suspect that my Nars Sheer Glow has oxidized and the foundation I used this morning smells off.

Ugh.

[ESF]

Apr 20, 2019 15:55:50 GMT -5 bluestreet said:

I just got my first Allure Beauty Box and it is excellent. It’s $15, and everything is full sized and great brands.

In my box I got:

-Natasha Denona single eyeshadow in bronze
-Anastasia Beverly Hills liquid lipstick in Pure Hollywood (white/light brown people nude)
-Laura Geller waterproof gel eyeliner in Blue Jean Baby
-Mally eyeshadow stick in Autumn shimmer (rose gold)
-a sample size Briogeo leave in milk conditioning spray
-self tanner towlets
-Eyeshadow brush

I’m kinda wondering what they’re business model is that this is profitable for them. The first 4 are regular size. They give promo codes for the brands, so maybe that’s it?

Anyway, I recommend it!

This box sounds awesome!!!

I think the brands supply the products to the box companies at no or minimal cost. Good advertising and a good way to move a lot of extra inventory quickly. I think some of the box companies have incentives to leave reviews, which I imagine the brands like having.


I've got a vacation coming up. I have finally managed to beat down my urge to overpack on cosmetics (Caviar sticks FTW), but the lipstick component is going to kill me. I want to bring them all.

[centralsquare]

Sheer Shame is a perfect spring color.

[kittycatlove]

Anyone have any recommendations on a nice shimmer lotion or spray?

[robinsbff]

I just ordered the Sephora Sun Safety kit, my first order of the year! Crazy! I was debating waiting to see if it lasts until the sale, but I remember it selling out before last years sale. I’m a little annoyed it has fewer products than in past years and is more money, but I still love trying everything so it’s a win for me. Plus it’s got a new supergoop sunscreen I wanted to try in it and now I won’t need to order that during the sale.

[mrsukyankee]

Frickin' Sephora won't let me get onto the US site at all - it keeps going to the French site. And there's no way to contact them about it. ARGH!!!!

[jeaniebueller]

Can you guys give me a foundation rec? I have been having trouble finding something that doesn't settle into my lines :/ Preferably something I can buy at Ulta

[gastro]

Apr 20, 2019 16:00:25 GMT -5 bluestreet said:

Didn’t we used to have a BTS (buy/trade/sell) thread? Could I start a fresh one?

I have lash slick and 2 boy brows in brown incorrectly sent to me from glossier if anyone wants them. In box, unopened.

[dreamcrisp1]

Apr 24, 2019 7:00:57 GMT -5 mrsukyankee said:

Frickin' Sephora won't let me get onto the US site at all - it keeps going to the French site. And there's no way to contact them about it. ARGH!!!!

You have to use a VPN or it doesn’t let you access any site due to the European GDPR. It’s so irritating.

[mrsukyankee]

Apr 26, 2019 2:44:06 GMT -5 dreamcrisp1 said:

Apr 24, 2019 7:00:57 GMT -5 mrsukyankee said:

Frickin' Sephora won't let me get onto the US site at all - it keeps going to the French site. And there's no way to contact them about it. ARGH!!!!

You have to use a VPN or it doesn’t let you access any site due to the European GDPR. It’s so irritating.

I'm going to have to figure out VPNs - never needed one before. I don't understand the EU GDPR thing as I can order stuff for my family from Amazon.com, so why not all of them!!! Boo.

[dreamcrisp1]

Apr 26, 2019 2:59:33 GMT -5 mrsukyankee said:

Apr 26, 2019 2:44:06 GMT -5 dreamcrisp1 said:

You have to use a VPN or it doesn’t let you access any site due to the European GDPR. It’s so irritating.

I'm going to have to figure out VPNs - never needed one before. I don't understand the EU GDPR thing as I can order stuff for my family from Amazon.com, so why not all of them!!! Boo.

Right? I can use every other website with no problem but Sephora. I think a free basic one should work fine for Sephora. Something like the hola extension. I have a more legit one to watch Netflix so I use that but I think before I got it, I used Hola.

[bluestreet]

Apr 25, 2019 12:30:20 GMT -5 gastro said:

Apr 20, 2019 16:00:25 GMT -5 bluestreet said:

Didn’t we used to have a BTS (buy/trade/sell) thread? Could I start a fresh one?

I have lash slick and 2 boy brows in brown incorrectly sent to me from glossier if anyone wants them. In box, unopened.

Yes! Would you be interested in my ABH liquid lipstick in Pure Hollywood? I got it in my Allure box and swiped it on the back of my hand, but otherwise unused and in the box. It’s a cool light-skinned-person pinky nude, which makes me look like a corpse. 😋

[ESF]

I want one of those Bite Lip Stains, and have been stalking Temptalia all week waiting for a review to see if they are any good. Usually she's so fast with new products from popular brands, but I guess she's got too much other stuff to review right now.

If anyone else is curious, I found this youtube video. Vlogger is annoying, but basically it goes on like a lipstick, feels like a lip balm, and the stain stays for hours and hours even after getting wet. So I'm going to need one.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYgPr8frJ7g

[gastro]

Apr 26, 2019 8:01:52 GMT -5 bluestreet said:

Apr 25, 2019 12:30:20 GMT -5 gastro said:

I have lash slick and 2 boy brows in brown incorrectly sent to me from glossier if anyone wants them. In box, unopened.

Yes! Would you be interested in my ABH liquid lipstick in Pure Hollywood? I got it in my Allure box and swiped it on the back of my hand, but otherwise unused and in the box. It’s a cool light-skinned-person pinky nude, which makes me look like a corpse. 😋

I’ll pass on the lipstick but happy to send the glossier items. DM your address.

[robinsbff]

Apr 26, 2019 12:18:26 GMT -5 ESF said:

I want one of those Bite Lip Stains, and have been stalking Temptalia all week waiting for a review to see if they are any good. Usually she's so fast with new products from popular brands, but I guess she's got too much other stuff to review right now.

If anyone else is curious, I found this youtube video. Vlogger is annoying, but basically it goes on like a lipstick, feels like a lip balm, and the stain stays for hours and hours even after getting wet. So I'm going to need one.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYgPr8frJ7g

I picked one up without even thinking to look for reviews. So excited. Thanks for the video!

[centralsquare]

Apr 26, 2019 12:18:26 GMT -5 ESF said:

I want one of those Bite Lip Stains, and have been stalking Temptalia all week waiting for a review to see if they are any good. Usually she's so fast with new products from popular brands, but I guess she's got too much other stuff to review right now.

If anyone else is curious, I found this youtube video. Vlogger is annoying, but basically it goes on like a lipstick, feels like a lip balm, and the stain stays for hours and hours even after getting wet. So I'm going to need one.

Same girl. Same.

Just deciding red vs pink.

Hahahahaha. Red.

[secretlyevil]

Apr 26, 2019 12:18:26 GMT -5 ESF said:

I want one of those Bite Lip Stains, and have been stalking Temptalia all week waiting for a review to see if they are any good. Usually she's so fast with new products from popular brands, but I guess she's got too much other stuff to review right now.

If anyone else is curious, I found this youtube video. Vlogger is annoying, but basically it goes on like a lipstick, feels like a lip balm, and the stain stays for hours and hours even after getting wet. So I'm going to need one.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYgPr8frJ7g

🤔 I’m all about moisture rising these days. My poor lips.

[secretlyevil]

Y’all I can’t even tell you about my experience today in Ulta with exchanging foundation and concealer I ordered online in the wrong shades. I used my points for the online purchase. It was such a headache but it worked out in the end. The manager was trying to steal my points and I.was.not.having.it. Really it was just so confusing. However, like I said, it worked out in the end.

[tiramisu]

I'm contemplating trying out some new foundations. I've been using MUFE Ultra HD concealer blended over my tinted moisturizer and is beautiful, but $$ to use as a foundation.

The ones I'm considering: Smith & Cult, Clinique Even Better Glow, Chanel Les Beiges, Flower Beauty Light Illusion, and L'Oreal Infallible Pro Glow. Or giving my MUFE Ultra HD foundation another chance. I have dry skin, some redness, and want something that looks skin-like and wears well throughout the day. I guess I'll be seeing how many samples I can get to try the higher-end ones out.

[calico]

You put shimmer in something boring like sunscreen, and I’m buying it. It’s like I’m a teenager or something.

[mrsukyankee]

calico, that will be mine when I come to the States this summer!

[tacoflavoredkisses]

Apr 26, 2019 23:46:49 GMT -5 tiramisu said:

I'm contemplating trying out some new foundations. I've been using MUFE Ultra HD concealer blended over my tinted moisturizer and is beautiful, but $$ to use as a foundation.

The ones I'm considering: Smith & Cult, Clinique Even Better Glow, Chanel Les Beiges, Flower Beauty Light Illusion, and L'Oreal Infallible Pro Glow. Or giving my MUFE Ultra HD foundation another chance. I have dry skin, some redness, and want something that looks skin-like and wears well throughout the day. I guess I'll be seeing how many samples I can get to try the higher-end ones out.

The formula of the flower beauty foundation is lovely but it oxidized like nothing else in my face. I bought the lightest shade and it was straight orange within an hour.