Sephora Friends & Family 2013

BabyDzz · Oct 31, 2013

bvenice1920 said:
@BabyDzz I think it was a glitch because on temptlia they say they launch nov 1 so it could have been an error because I only saw them for a brief moment then they were gone.

Oh okay. I hope so!

luvlydee · Oct 31, 2013

My friend said the code is VIBTOBIA its the same code for everyone. You just have to be VIB

baghdad81 · Oct 31, 2013

Ladies any recommendations for nice camera-ready foundations? I am thinking MUFE HD (tried it once but didn't love how it sat on skin-accentuated dry areas), Illamsqua Skin Base, Dior, Lancome, Estee Lauder DW Light, Smashbox BB?, Marc Jacobs, Guerlain, etc...Anything really! I have fairly good skin, little on dry side with a little oily on the nose, I would like sheer - medium coverage. Currently use Vitalumiere Aqua B20. Anyone knows how that photos with professional light? Trying to make my list! Also can you use Hourglass Ambient as setting powder for fairly dry skin? What would be a good match for a MUFE 115/117, MAC NC20

Knope2012 · Oct 31, 2013

I think they could be used as setting powders. I googled it and it looks like that's how Temptalia used them. I'm also NC 20, and it depends on the look you're going for. Since I have redness, I'm going to use Diffused as a setting powder, but Ethereal or Dim could probably work for you for a glowier or more color correcting effect.

bvenice1920 · Oct 31, 2013

BabyDzz said:
Oh okay. I hope so!

@BabyDzz I hope so to I can wait to get Coeur Battant and day dream. I also what to the face palette that I saw her review but I dont see it on the nars site and I wonder will it be on sephora's site. I also want to get a few other items.

Kaori · Oct 31, 2013

Ugh, reading all these reviews about Hourglass ambient powders, and ended up putting all except radiant on my wishlist =.= Maybe over the years... lol

bvenice1920 · Oct 31, 2013

I feel weird cause I think Im the only one who hasnt tried the Hourglass ambient powders lol I guess I will go test them out today lol!!!! Thanks ladies!

josephine90 · Oct 31, 2013

bvenice1920 said:
Did you not get one in the mail because I am 2 bucks from rouge and I didnt get a vib discount card either.

I hope you dont need the card in stores either!

No email or regular mail for me yet. Since they usually look up your account status when u give them your email address, im hoping its the same case with the discount too.

bvenice1920 · Oct 31, 2013

josephine90 said:
No email or regular mail for me yet. Since they usually look up your account status when u give them your email address, im hoping its the same case with the discount too.

Yea I hope it is as well. I want that discount lol

Kaori · Oct 31, 2013

Off-topic rant lol

Hmm, so since Louis Vuitton, who owns such luxury brands as Dior, Givenchy, Guerlain, Benefit, Fresh and Make up forever, also owns Sephora; does it make the Sephora brand products comparable to the other brands, since it's technically same company thus shared know-how? Same as for L'Oreal owning Lancome, Shu Umera and Maybelline. Or Estee Lauder owning Bobbi Brown, Clinique, La Mer, Ojon, Origins and MAC. Is there really a difference in quality or it's all just about paying for brand name? @_@

"On November 26, 2012, L'Oreal announced it will buy Urban Decay Cosmetics[SUP].[/SUP] The company was acquired by L'Oreal in 2013."

Shiseido owns Nars and Bare Escentuals.

Knope2012 · Oct 31, 2013

Kaori said:
Off-topic rant lol

Hmm, so since Louis Vuitton, who owns such luxury brands as Dior, Givenchy, Guerlain, Benefit, Fresh and Make up forever, also owns Sephora; does it make the Sephora brand products comparable to the other brands, since it's technically same company thus shared know-how? Same as for L'Oreal owning Lancome, Shu Umera and Maybelline. Or Estee Lauder owning Bobbi Brown, Clinique, La Mer, Ojon, Origins and MAC. Is there really a difference in quality or it's all just about paying for brand name? @_@

I find that with most High End stuff, there is a crazy difference in quality between them and something like drugstore products or MAC. My Armani and Chanel lipsticks are much more comfortable than all the lower-end products I've tried, and my high-end powder products are often much more wearable and finely milled. This is not universal, of course. I use a Wet and Wild eye primer and find it works as well as UD, and I have an ELF eyeshadow brush that works fine for lid work. I think it comes down to personal preference, but in my opinion, there is definitely a difference.

cocodivatime · Oct 31, 2013

bvenice1920 said:
I feel weird cause I think Im the only one who hasnt tried the Hourglass ambient powders lol I guess I will go test them out today lol!!!! Thanks ladies!

You're not the only one. I had no clue that they existed until I read about them here. I am really excited to try the Ambient light palette now. I just hope they show up on my brown skin

bvenice1920 · Oct 31, 2013

cocodivatime said:
You're not the only one. I had no clue that they existed until I read about them here. I am really excited to try the Ambient light palette now. I just hope they show up on my brown skin

Yea I have tried the primers but never the powders!

Kaori · Oct 31, 2013

Knope2012 said:
I find that with most High End stuff, there is a crazy difference in quality between them and something like drugstore products or MAC. My Armani and Chanel lipsticks are much more comfortable than all the lower-end products I've tried, and my high-end powder products are often much more wearable and finely milled. This is not universal, of course. I use a Wet and Wild eye primer and find it works as well as UD, and I have an ELF eyeshadow brush that works fine for lid work. I think it comes down to personal preference, but in my opinion, there is definitely a difference.

Thanks, I guess I will just need to try lots of stuff to see what works best. I never tried armani or chanel lipsticks, but the medium/low end stuff I tried were just ok, so I definitely have to give them a try! =)
I realized they don't have them on sephora, what a bummer

Knope2012 · Oct 31, 2013

Kaori said:
Thanks, I guess I will just need to try lots of stuff to see what works best. I never tried armani or chanel lipsticks, but the medium/low end stuff I tried were just ok, so I definitely have to give them a try! =)

Sephora samples have been the way I've gotten to try lots of stuff. I got a sample of the Korres Greek Yogurt Sleeping Facial, which I never would've tried, and I ended up loving it (despite the price tag). I also got to try YSL Touche Eclat, which I want, but I can't quite spend that much money on an eye brightener yet. I'm annoyed with myself now that I have a large collection of MAC lipsticks, because they take so much more prepwork than my high end stuff. I think the best mid-range company is Urban Decay for variety and amount of colors available. I love their eyeshadows and lipsticks.

Kaori · Oct 31, 2013

Knope2012 said:
Sephora samples have been the way I've gotten to try lots of stuff. I got a sample of the Korres Greek Yogurt Sleeping Facial, which I never would've tried, and I ended up loving it (despite the price tag). I also got to try YSL Touche Eclat, which I want, but I can't quite spend that much money on an eye brightener yet. I'm annoyed with myself now that I have a large collection of MAC lipsticks, because they take so much more prepwork than my high end stuff. I think the best mid-range company is Urban Decay for variety and amount of colors available. I love their eyeshadows and lipsticks.

Yeah, definitely, I love their samples

I tried YSL Touche Eclat but it looked kinda cakey, maybe I applied too much, need to try it again next time. Do you set it with powder?
I love Urban Decay, great eyeshadow palettes, I got quite few

I also got two Kat Von D chronicle palettes and though extremely pretty, the eyeshadows have too much glitter fallout. But the book style looks great on shelf, I'm a sucker for packaging ;P

Knope2012 · Oct 31, 2013

Kaori said:
Yeah, definitely, I love their samples I tried YSL Touche Eclat but it looked kinda cakey, maybe I applied too much, need to try it again next time. Do you set it with powder?
I love Urban Decay, great eyeshadow palettes, I got quite few I also got two Kat Von D chronicle palettes and though extremely pretty, the eyeshadows have too much glitter fallout. But the book style looks great on shelf, I'm a sucker for packaging ;P

I set it with a little of the Chanel loose powder, but I think any one would work. I always use powder over my makeup though. It didn't look cakey on me, so maybe you could try just a little bit and see if it works. I've been wanting to try the Kat Von D Spellbound palette, but I want so many palettes this year! The only one I'm 100% decided on is Vice 2.

Kaori · Oct 31, 2013

Knope2012 said:
I set it with a little of the Chanel loose powder, but I think any one would work. I always use powder over my makeup though. It didn't look cakey on me, so maybe you could try just a little bit and see if it works. I've been wanting to try the Kat Von D Spellbound palette, but I want so many palettes this year! The only one I'm 100% decided on is Vice 2.

Try the Kat Von D palette in store to see if you will like it. I have these two from her:
http://thefancyface.blogspot.com/2010/12/kat-von-d-tattoo-chronicles-palette.html
http://www.musingsofamuse.com/2011/09/kat-von-d-holiday-collection-2011-kat-von-d-tattoo-chronicles-candelabra-edition-kat-von-d-painted-love-foiled-lipstick-set.html
and all the shadows are more glitery than UD shadows and have more fallout. But the color payoff is great, but it feels like the colors are too much for daywear, no matte colors at all. If you don't have any of her palettes though, go for it, its great for a night out

Knope2012 · Oct 31, 2013

Kaori said:
Try the Kat Von D palette in store to see if you will like it. I have these two from her:
http://thefancyface.blogspot.com/2010/12/kat-von-d-tattoo-chronicles-palette.html
http://www.musingsofamuse.com/2011/09/kat-von-d-holiday-collection-2011-kat-von-d-tattoo-chronicles-candelabra-edition-kat-von-d-painted-love-foiled-lipstick-set.html
and all the shadows are more glitery than UD shadows and have more fallout. But the color payoff is great, but it feels like the colors are too much for daywear, no matte colors at all. If you don't have any of her palettes though, go for it, its great for a night out

I will try it in the store when I get a chance. I had a palette from her years ago, but it shattered in the move. I think I'll try the foundation too, to see if it can cover up some of my acne scarring.

BabyDzz · Oct 31, 2013

bvenice1920 said:
@BabyDzz I hope so to I can wait to get Coeur Battant and day dream. I also what to the face palette that I saw her review but I dont see it on the nars site and I wonder will it be on sephora's site. I also want to get a few other items.

Whats your foundation in MAC? Im NW45 and I also want Day Dream but afraid it wont show up on my skin tone.

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