fur4elise
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Low Buy Check-In ~ March 2018
Happy Spring Ladies!
And Hello Spring Cleaning!
I took a few days off from work last week leading up to the holiday weekend. Hubs and I got lots of around-the-house chores and small projects done. It feels so good to refresh as we move further into spring.
Purchases:
NARS Coucher de Soleil Palette
I could not refuse something that translates to “sunset.’ 
Cerave Foaming Cleanser & Cerave Skin Renewing Serum (back up tube) – BOGO 50% + $7.00 coupons
L’Oreal Voluminous X Fiber Mascara – Dual End. I wanted to try this because it comes with a black primer. I also purchased a tube of the Superstar Red Carpet. Also, dual ended with primer.
Ulta:
TIGI Bedhead Foxy Curls Hi Def Spray & TIGI BFC Mousse – 2 for $20 sale
John Frieda Precision Foam Colour. $8.50 in Ulta coupons
Sephora: Pat McGrath Sublime Bronze Ambition Palette. I succumbed to the magic of metallic. I used a gift card I got from Ebates in January and got 8% back in my Ebates account, so it was almost like getting a freebie…lol!
Rollover of +$32.78 from February. Total spent for March = -$148.71
50% of total spent in March 2017.
Still on track!
Gave Away /Disposed Of/Used UP:
Gave Away:
Physicians Formula Blushes; UD Vice 2 Palette; Touch In Sol Mini – Bright light gold duo – Too light for me; Mac Glitter Samples; LA Splash Glitters/Loose Shadows = One happy student worker!
Non-Makeup:
I took several bags of clothing and household stuffs to the Good Will. I continue to do a great job of letting things go. Curating my actual clothing wardrobe, like I am curating my makeup wardrobe.
Disposed Of:
(4) Physician’s Formula Bronzer Pans; Several old tarte holiday palettes
Mascara Minis:
Buxom (meh)
Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir (I would buy this again)
YSL The Shock (smells like dish soap, but love the formula)
Too Faced Better Than Sex (don’t care for the brand, like the mascara)
MAC Upward Lash (meh)
Lancome Monsieur Big (yuck, clumpy messy)
Used Up:
Frizz Ease Dream Curls Spray – Meh product
OGX Nourishing Coconut Milk Weightless Mousse - Meh. Replaced with the TIGI BFC
OGX Coconut Anti Breakage Serum - My go too for detangling after I wash my hair. Had a back-up.
TIGI Bedhead Masterpiece Hairspray (mini can)
Will Dispose Of:
YUP! I see (5) pre-made palettes going!
My original UD Naked. Old old old. UD Naked 2 & Naked 3 – I will give those to a student worker.
ABH Mario & ABH Modern Renaissance are also on the give away list. I just don’t reach for them. I am truly editing down to what I am reaching for.
On The Horizon:
I did a pre-sale (the actual purchase will be April 15th) at Younkers for the Estee Lauder gift event. I am replenishing my Double Wear Foundation in a new shade, 4W2 Toasty Toffee. EL added shades to the line since the last time I was matched. And sure enough, they added a shade that is a better match to my undertone and shade. I also selected the new Bronze Goddess Highlighter. I skipped on it for 2 years and it is a lovely formula. This will kill my budget for April, but I am okay with it.
EL Advanced Night Repair Serum ~ Still love this!
I am not sure how I am feeling about the Sephora spring sale. I have a $50 g/c I can use. My
list is short. If I am going to splurge it would be for 2 of the new Guerlain Rouge G Lipstick cases and maybe one of the new red shades. Other than that…meh.
Non- Beauty/ Fitness:
Fitbit Versa ~
I am thinking of trying Fitbit again. I have been with Polar for years…but I am bored with the limited band choices and the technology has really not been updated…a girl wants options. I love the look of the new Versa (which will be coming out later this month). It kind of looks like an Apple watch And I like all of the features. I am always game for new technology to up my fitness game.
Favorites of the Month :
Pat McGrath MTHRSHP Sublime Bronze Ambition Eyeshadow Palette – Hands down one of the nicest eyeshadow formulas! I broke my no buy on pre-made e/s palettes and I do not regret it! I will use every shade in the palette. The only other pre-made palette I have that I use all of the shades is the newer UD Naked Heat.
And that's all she wrote for March...Have a great week!
Happy Spring Ladies!
And Hello Spring Cleaning!
I took a few days off from work last week leading up to the holiday weekend. Hubs and I got lots of around-the-house chores and small projects done. It feels so good to refresh as we move further into spring.
Purchases:
NARS Coucher de Soleil Palette
I could not refuse something that translates to “sunset.’ Cerave Foaming Cleanser & Cerave Skin Renewing Serum (back up tube) – BOGO 50% + $7.00 coupons
L’Oreal Voluminous X Fiber Mascara – Dual End. I wanted to try this because it comes with a black primer. I also purchased a tube of the Superstar Red Carpet. Also, dual ended with primer.
Ulta:
TIGI Bedhead Foxy Curls Hi Def Spray & TIGI BFC Mousse – 2 for $20 sale
John Frieda Precision Foam Colour. $8.50 in Ulta coupons
Sephora: Pat McGrath Sublime Bronze Ambition Palette. I succumbed to the magic of metallic. I used a gift card I got from Ebates in January and got 8% back in my Ebates account, so it was almost like getting a freebie…lol!
Rollover of +$32.78 from February. Total spent for March = -$148.71
50% of total spent in March 2017.
Still on track!Gave Away /Disposed Of/Used UP:
Gave Away:
Physicians Formula Blushes; UD Vice 2 Palette; Touch In Sol Mini – Bright light gold duo – Too light for me; Mac Glitter Samples; LA Splash Glitters/Loose Shadows = One happy student worker!
Non-Makeup:
I took several bags of clothing and household stuffs to the Good Will. I continue to do a great job of letting things go. Curating my actual clothing wardrobe, like I am curating my makeup wardrobe.
Disposed Of:
(4) Physician’s Formula Bronzer Pans; Several old tarte holiday palettes
Mascara Minis:
Buxom (meh)
Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir (I would buy this again)
YSL The Shock (smells like dish soap, but love the formula)
Too Faced Better Than Sex (don’t care for the brand, like the mascara)
MAC Upward Lash (meh)
Lancome Monsieur Big (yuck, clumpy messy)
Used Up:
Frizz Ease Dream Curls Spray – Meh product
OGX Nourishing Coconut Milk Weightless Mousse - Meh. Replaced with the TIGI BFC
OGX Coconut Anti Breakage Serum - My go too for detangling after I wash my hair. Had a back-up.
TIGI Bedhead Masterpiece Hairspray (mini can)
Will Dispose Of:
YUP! I see (5) pre-made palettes going!
My original UD Naked. Old old old. UD Naked 2 & Naked 3 – I will give those to a student worker.
ABH Mario & ABH Modern Renaissance are also on the give away list. I just don’t reach for them. I am truly editing down to what I am reaching for.
On The Horizon:
I did a pre-sale (the actual purchase will be April 15th) at Younkers for the Estee Lauder gift event. I am replenishing my Double Wear Foundation in a new shade, 4W2 Toasty Toffee. EL added shades to the line since the last time I was matched. And sure enough, they added a shade that is a better match to my undertone and shade. I also selected the new Bronze Goddess Highlighter. I skipped on it for 2 years and it is a lovely formula. This will kill my budget for April, but I am okay with it.
EL Advanced Night Repair Serum ~ Still love this!
I am not sure how I am feeling about the Sephora spring sale. I have a $50 g/c I can use. My
list is short. If I am going to splurge it would be for 2 of the new Guerlain Rouge G Lipstick cases and maybe one of the new red shades. Other than that…meh.Non- Beauty/ Fitness:
Fitbit Versa ~
I am thinking of trying Fitbit again. I have been with Polar for years…but I am bored with the limited band choices and the technology has really not been updated…a girl wants options. I love the look of the new Versa (which will be coming out later this month). It kind of looks like an Apple watch
And I like all of the features. I am always game for new technology to up my fitness game. Favorites of the Month
:Pat McGrath MTHRSHP Sublime Bronze Ambition Eyeshadow Palette – Hands down one of the nicest eyeshadow formulas! I broke my no buy on pre-made e/s palettes and I do not regret it! I will use every shade in the palette. The only other pre-made palette I have that I use all of the shades is the newer UD Naked Heat.
And that's all she wrote for March...Have a great week!
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