Who didn't order from the 25% off from MAC????
ME
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Also me!
Who didn't order from the 25% off from MAC????
ME
Oh not that I went on the site everyDAY and add many products in my cart but I didn't press submit!
I didn't either, and the Semi Sweet palette was calling my name! But my goal was to not purchasing any makeup or skin/hair care stuff this month. April may be a whole 'other story as I'm planning to get the MAC Next to Nothing Face Colour and some other MAC goodies, and I may participate in the Sephora VIB sale.
fur4elise
Well-known member
Sephora PLAY! was the first and only subscription box service I have tried. Just for six months and that was long enough for me to determine, it was not worth it.
I am not going to subscribe to any other boxes, because ultimately you will end up spending money on things you do not want, do not need, etc. I pretty much go get samples of products I really want to try. Aside from it costing me a little bit of time and some times the aggravation of a sales pitch or two...they are free
Who didn't order from the 25% off from MAC???? ME
Good job to the ladies who held strong with the MAC sale!
Me...
I bought the "In The Flesh" 15x E/S Palette...and a P&P Fix+ Sized To Go (for my daily makeup bag).
@lenchen ~ Great work on de-kraapifying! Woot Woot!
VAL4M
Well-known member
Oh no fur4elise! I should be hiding under the sofa too ... I did spend a lot this month and I still have a week to go!Sephora PLAY! was the first and only subscription box service I have tried. Just for six months and that was long enough for me to determine, it was not worth it.
I am not going to subscribe to any other boxes, because ultimately you will end up spending money on things you do not want, do not need, etc. I pretty much go get samples of products I really want to try. Aside from it costing me a little bit of time and some times the aggravation of a sales pitch or two...they are free
Good job to the ladies who held strong with the MAC sale!
Me...
I bought the "In The Flesh" 15x E/S Palette...and a P&P Fix+ Sized To Go (for my daily makeup bag).
@lenchen ~ Great work on de-kraapifying! Woot Woot!
I purchased 2 Chikuhodo brushes and a eyeshadow palette on beautylish.
I redeem point at Mural (it works like Ulta) but we still have to pay the taxes. so I redeem for 600$ but I actually paid 60$ out of my pocket. I bought Tata Harper purifying cleanser, Darphin Serum, Darphin Niaouli Oil, 2 Chanel eyeliners, 2 RMS brushes,
I still follow my low-buy rule (ok the eyeliners are not but I needed to spend 70$ to round up to 300$ and couldn't find anything else that I needed)
I also back to MAC so I got a free lipstick and because I was there I purchase a brush #238, to used with my cream eyeshadow I like my 242# but the 238 is more square and useful to blend shadow close to the lower lashes.
THEN I went to Sephora and purchased Ole Henriksen sugar scrub and polish and UD eyeshadow in Relish (I really needed a deep red eyeshadow in my collection *sigh*)
And finally today the Viseart Warm matte was back in stock on the Sephora website so I finally used my 50$ gift card to purchased the palette. So I wouldn't call my March a success.
But there's still time to rein it in!
Marsha Pomells
Well-known member
Agreed. Still breaking it for lipstick overload though. Just need to have this lipstick spree or 2 and then back on 5 items or less.
March check in!
Purchases
None. I also went back and calculated how much I spent on cosmetics, skincare, and haircare in January and February. The total is $80.63 (and majority of this total was on nail polish )
Decluttered
None
Used Up
Dior Diorshow Mascara (point perk)- This was my second time choosing this as a point perk through Sephora, and using this up reminded me of why I nerve bought a full size when I tried it the first time. One thing I did like about it was the scent.
Elizabeth & James Nirvana Black (1.7 oz)- I bought this at the end of 2014 and finally finished it a few weeks ago. Along with the rollerball version, I've preferred this scent over Nirvana White. I won't repurchase because the scent doesn't last on with my body chemistry, so that kinda sucks.
Fresh Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask (deluxe sample)- I got this as part of Fresh's 2016 holiday 5-piece mask deluxe sample set. I liked the cooling sensation and the texture of the mask (very light, though it looks like mashed potatoes in the jar), but I didn't notice any major benefits. I'm glad I got to try this within a sample set as I debated on getting the full size during the November VIB sale (it was between this and the Fresh Black Tea Firming Overnight Mask, over well over the $90 price point). Probably won't purchase.
Fresh Rose Face Mask (deluxe sample)- This also came in the Fresh deluxe sample set. I liked using it right after a clay mask or a intensive exfoliation, but I won't purchase it as I have an Origins mask that is similar, and for a cheaper price. I tried it for the first time when it was one of the 2015 Sephora birthday gift options.
Fresh Sugar Face Polish (deluxe sample)- This also came in the Fresh deluxe sample set. Really enjoyed this, as it provided a nice exfoliation. I wouldn't mind buying this in the future, but I already have an Origins exfoliation mask (which is my favorite mask overall).
Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil (original and light) (deluxe sample)- These came in the Josie Maran 500 point perk that was on Sephora's site back in January. I really enjoyed using both, with me using the light version in my daytime skincare routine and the original at night. I only used them on my face, and my skin felt very moisturized and soft. The original made my Fresh essence treatment lotion ball up a bit on my face, so I had to remember to pat the oil in as opposed to massaging it in. I will purchase in the future. Most likely the light version.
Josie Maran Surreal Skin Argan Finishing Balm (deluxe sample)- This also came in the Josie Maran 500 point perk. Wasn't a big fan of the scent (it was very off putting and smelled like expired foundation) and my face would itch when I would use it (though I didn't break out). It felt like my makeup was sitting on top of my skin. I had high expectations for this and saved it until I finished my MAC Strobe Cream and Prep+ Prime Skin Base Visage samples, but I was bummed that I saved it for last. Plus, from the written reviews I've seen online, you only get a small amount for the price. Definitely wouldn't purchase.
MAC Cleanse Off Oil (sample)- Really enjoyed this and I planned to pick up the full size once I'm done with my Simple Micellar Water. I forgot how soothing it was to remove my makeup with oil. It got every bit of makeup off, leaving very little mascara behind. This was my first time using this and I will definitely purchase.
MAC Face and Body Foundation- I'm so happy yet sad I finished this up. It's become my favorite foundation. Very lightweight and the shade C7 works pretty good year round, though I add a bit of Pro Longwear concealer in NW35 to it in the cooler months as sometimes it looks a tad bit darker around this time. I've used my hands, a face brush, and my Beauty Blender to apply this foundation, and I prefer using the Beauty Blender. The BB helps to take away some of the pigment. Will definitely repurchase.
MAC Prep+Prime Skin Base Visage (sample)- Loved using this as a primer. Really liked the texture and consistency, and my foundations glided on smoothly. This was my first time using this and I will definitely purchase.
MAC Pro Eye Makeup Remover (sample)- This was my first time using this and I enjoyed using it alongside the Cleanse Off Oil. Not sure if I would purchase this in the future because the Cleanse Off Oil did the job on its own.
MAC Strobe Cream (sample)- This was my first time using this and I loved it. I would purchase this in the future, but for now my Becca Shimmering Skin Perfectors (liquid versions) in Opal and Topaz work similarly.
NARS Velvet Matter Lip Pencil in Cruella (deluxe sample)- I think this was a Sephora birthday gift. Loved how it applied and it lasted for hours (5-6) with minimal wear through eating and drinking. It didn't dry down to a complete matte finish. I'm not interested in purchasing a full size as I'm pretty content with MAC's Ruby Woo and Wet n Wild's Cherry Bomb.
Origins High Potency Night-A-Mins Mineral Enriched Renewal Cream- Really enjoyed the scent (lightly citrus-y) and the moisturizing it provided. Plus, a little goes a long way, and I've had this jar for some time. Not interested in repurchasing as I have other nighttime moisturizers on my radar.
Qhemet Biologics Castor & Moringa Softening Serum- Bought this 3-4 years ago for a friend and never mailed it to her. You can use this as a leave-in, hot oil treatment, along with conditioner, or on dry hair. I've used Qhemet Biologics products for 10 years, and I'm glad that the brand is now sold at Sephora. I'm not interested in repurchasing this product, though it did get the job done.
Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle Conditioner- I've slowly worked through this over the past 3 years and needed to finish it up. Moisturizing and provides great slip for detangling with conditioner in your hair. I have a few conditioners to use up before I repurchase this.
Reflections
Outside of using up my stuff, I worked on my winged liner technique. It's not perfect-perfect yet, but I feel more comfortable using liquid liner now than I did at the start of the month. I'm using my ELF Expert Liquid Liner, and once it's finished I'm thinking of trying a cream liner or another liquid liner with a tip that will give me more precision. My a-ha moment with winged liner was knowing that I can fix my liner by using concealer or applying more eyeshadow on top on the area of the liner I messed up.
But my biggest focus was on playing with the items on my chopping block: KVD Everlasting Liquid LipStick in Bow n Arrow, UD Smoked Palette, and the UD Electric Palette.
I initially set aside Bow n Arrow to be destashed. But I decided to keep it to figure out how I could work with it to make it more wearable. Using MAC Cork and Chestnut lip liners helped with that by filling in my lips as opposed to just lining them. I think I prefer using Chestnut with Bow n Arrow. For now, it can stay in my stash.
But the stars of the show this month were the UD palettes. I've had my eye on MAC's Tropic Cool and Red Hot x9 eyeshadow palettes, and I told myself that if I'm going to purchase those than I would have to destash 2 palettes that I don't show enough love to. So I made an effort to use the Smoked and Electric palettes this month. Some of the shadows in both palettes have some major fallout, and I learned my lesson after creating a look using the Smoked palette and having to redo my under eye makeup. Most of the shadows in the Smoked palette are easily dupable with shadows in my other palettes so once I'm done with the actual palette I don't have any interest in repurchasing it. The standout shades are Loaded, Evidence, and Rockstar. Beautiful colors and pigmentation. I've always shied away from purple and blues because I thought they wouldn't look good on me, but I was surprised.
Now the Electric Palette....I have fallen in love with this palette, which is dramatic. I'm a neutral eyeshadow look with sometimes a pop a color girl, and this palette was definitely a "YouTube Made Me Buy It" purchase. I mentioned earlier in the thread that I found this video that showed how you can combine this palette with more neutral eyeshadows to make a more wearable look. It inspired me so much that I used the same neutral shadows mentioned in the video and tried it with other shades in the palette. But I also found some bolder looks to try out like this one and this one. It was fun to play with this palette. One of the shadows (I think it was Savage, the bright pink shade) did stain my eyelids, and I had to do quite a bit of (gentle) rubbing to get it off. Other than that, this palette was so much fun to work with.
Goals for April
1) Work on my smokey eye technique
2) Continue to shop my stash and use up items (I have a list of items I want to use up for the month)
Purchases
None. I also went back and calculated how much I spent on cosmetics, skincare, and haircare in January and February. The total is $80.63 (and majority of this total was on nail polish
)Decluttered
None
Used Up
Dior Diorshow Mascara (point perk)- This was my second time choosing this as a point perk through Sephora, and using this up reminded me of why I nerve bought a full size when I tried it the first time. One thing I did like about it was the scent.
Elizabeth & James Nirvana Black (1.7 oz)- I bought this at the end of 2014 and finally finished it a few weeks ago. Along with the rollerball version, I've preferred this scent over Nirvana White. I won't repurchase because the scent doesn't last on with my body chemistry, so that kinda sucks.
Fresh Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask (deluxe sample)- I got this as part of Fresh's 2016 holiday 5-piece mask deluxe sample set. I liked the cooling sensation and the texture of the mask (very light, though it looks like mashed potatoes in the jar), but I didn't notice any major benefits. I'm glad I got to try this within a sample set as I debated on getting the full size during the November VIB sale (it was between this and the Fresh Black Tea Firming Overnight Mask, over well over the $90 price point). Probably won't purchase.
Fresh Rose Face Mask (deluxe sample)- This also came in the Fresh deluxe sample set. I liked using it right after a clay mask or a intensive exfoliation, but I won't purchase it as I have an Origins mask that is similar, and for a cheaper price. I tried it for the first time when it was one of the 2015 Sephora birthday gift options.
Fresh Sugar Face Polish (deluxe sample)- This also came in the Fresh deluxe sample set. Really enjoyed this, as it provided a nice exfoliation. I wouldn't mind buying this in the future, but I already have an Origins exfoliation mask (which is my favorite mask overall).
Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil (original and light) (deluxe sample)- These came in the Josie Maran 500 point perk that was on Sephora's site back in January. I really enjoyed using both, with me using the light version in my daytime skincare routine and the original at night. I only used them on my face, and my skin felt very moisturized and soft. The original made my Fresh essence treatment lotion ball up a bit on my face, so I had to remember to pat the oil in as opposed to massaging it in. I will purchase in the future. Most likely the light version.
Josie Maran Surreal Skin Argan Finishing Balm (deluxe sample)- This also came in the Josie Maran 500 point perk. Wasn't a big fan of the scent (it was very off putting and smelled like expired foundation) and my face would itch when I would use it (though I didn't break out). It felt like my makeup was sitting on top of my skin. I had high expectations for this and saved it until I finished my MAC Strobe Cream and Prep+ Prime Skin Base Visage samples, but I was bummed that I saved it for last. Plus, from the written reviews I've seen online, you only get a small amount for the price. Definitely wouldn't purchase.
MAC Cleanse Off Oil (sample)- Really enjoyed this and I planned to pick up the full size once I'm done with my Simple Micellar Water. I forgot how soothing it was to remove my makeup with oil. It got every bit of makeup off, leaving very little mascara behind. This was my first time using this and I will definitely purchase.
MAC Face and Body Foundation- I'm so happy yet sad I finished this up. It's become my favorite foundation. Very lightweight and the shade C7 works pretty good year round, though I add a bit of Pro Longwear concealer in NW35 to it in the cooler months as sometimes it looks a tad bit darker around this time. I've used my hands, a face brush, and my Beauty Blender to apply this foundation, and I prefer using the Beauty Blender. The BB helps to take away some of the pigment. Will definitely repurchase.
MAC Prep+Prime Skin Base Visage (sample)- Loved using this as a primer. Really liked the texture and consistency, and my foundations glided on smoothly. This was my first time using this and I will definitely purchase.
MAC Pro Eye Makeup Remover (sample)- This was my first time using this and I enjoyed using it alongside the Cleanse Off Oil. Not sure if I would purchase this in the future because the Cleanse Off Oil did the job on its own.
MAC Strobe Cream (sample)- This was my first time using this and I loved it. I would purchase this in the future, but for now my Becca Shimmering Skin Perfectors (liquid versions) in Opal and Topaz work similarly.
NARS Velvet Matter Lip Pencil in Cruella (deluxe sample)- I think this was a Sephora birthday gift. Loved how it applied and it lasted for hours (5-6) with minimal wear through eating and drinking. It didn't dry down to a complete matte finish. I'm not interested in purchasing a full size as I'm pretty content with MAC's Ruby Woo and Wet n Wild's Cherry Bomb.
Origins High Potency Night-A-Mins Mineral Enriched Renewal Cream- Really enjoyed the scent (lightly citrus-y) and the moisturizing it provided. Plus, a little goes a long way, and I've had this jar for some time. Not interested in repurchasing as I have other nighttime moisturizers on my radar.
Qhemet Biologics Castor & Moringa Softening Serum- Bought this 3-4 years ago for a friend and never mailed it to her
. You can use this as a leave-in, hot oil treatment, along with conditioner, or on dry hair. I've used Qhemet Biologics products for 10 years, and I'm glad that the brand is now sold at Sephora. I'm not interested in repurchasing this product, though it did get the job done. Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle Conditioner- I've slowly worked through this over the past 3 years and needed to finish it up. Moisturizing and provides great slip for detangling with conditioner in your hair. I have a few conditioners to use up before I repurchase this.
Reflections
Outside of using up my stuff, I worked on my winged liner technique. It's not perfect-perfect yet, but I feel more comfortable using liquid liner now than I did at the start of the month. I'm using my ELF Expert Liquid Liner, and once it's finished I'm thinking of trying a cream liner or another liquid liner with a tip that will give me more precision. My a-ha moment with winged liner was knowing that I can fix my liner by using concealer or applying more eyeshadow on top on the area of the liner I messed up.
But my biggest focus was on playing with the items on my chopping block: KVD Everlasting Liquid LipStick in Bow n Arrow, UD Smoked Palette, and the UD Electric Palette.
I initially set aside Bow n Arrow to be destashed. But I decided to keep it to figure out how I could work with it to make it more wearable. Using MAC Cork and Chestnut lip liners helped with that by filling in my lips as opposed to just lining them. I think I prefer using Chestnut with Bow n Arrow. For now, it can stay in my stash.
But the stars of the show this month were the UD palettes. I've had my eye on MAC's Tropic Cool and Red Hot x9 eyeshadow palettes, and I told myself that if I'm going to purchase those than I would have to destash 2 palettes that I don't show enough love to. So I made an effort to use the Smoked and Electric palettes this month. Some of the shadows in both palettes have some major fallout, and I learned my lesson after creating a look using the Smoked palette and having to redo my under eye makeup. Most of the shadows in the Smoked palette are easily dupable with shadows in my other palettes so once I'm done with the actual palette I don't have any interest in repurchasing it. The standout shades are Loaded, Evidence, and Rockstar. Beautiful colors and pigmentation. I've always shied away from purple and blues because I thought they wouldn't look good on me, but I was surprised.
Now the Electric Palette....I have fallen in love with this palette, which is dramatic. I'm a neutral eyeshadow look with sometimes a pop a color girl, and this palette was definitely a "YouTube Made Me Buy It" purchase. I mentioned earlier in the thread that I found this video that showed how you can combine this palette with more neutral eyeshadows to make a more wearable look. It inspired me so much that I used the same neutral shadows mentioned in the video and tried it with other shades in the palette. But I also found some bolder looks to try out like this one and this one. It was fun to play with this palette. One of the shadows (I think it was Savage, the bright pink shade) did stain my eyelids, and I had to do quite a bit of (gentle) rubbing to get it off. Other than that, this palette was so much fun to work with.
Goals for April
1) Work on my smokey eye technique
2) Continue to shop my stash and use up items (I have a list of items I want to use up for the month)
VAL4M
Well-known member
Congrats!!!!March check in!
Purchases
None. I also went back and calculated how much I spent on cosmetics, skincare, and haircare in January and February. The total is $80.63 (and majority of this total was on nail polish
Decluttered
None
Used Up
Dior Diorshow Mascara (point perk)- This was my second time choosing this as a point perk through Sephora, and using this up reminded me of why I nerve bought a full size when I tried it the first time. One thing I did like about it was the scent.
Elizabeth & James Nirvana Black (1.7 oz)- I bought this at the end of 2014 and finally finished it a few weeks ago. Along with the rollerball version, I've preferred this scent over Nirvana White. I won't repurchase because the scent doesn't last on with my body chemistry, so that kinda sucks.
- Try Serge lutens Jeux de peau or Santale Majuscules same sandelwood dry-down and the longevity might be better
Fresh Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask (deluxe sample)- I got this as part of Fresh's 2016 holiday 5-piece mask deluxe sample set. I liked the cooling sensation and the texture of the mask (very light, though it looks like mashed potatoes in the jar), but I didn't notice any major benefits. I'm glad I got to try this within a sample set as I debated on getting the full size during the November VIB sale (it was between this and the Fresh Black Tea Firming Overnight Mask, over well over the $90 price point). Probably won't purchase.
Fresh Rose Face Mask (deluxe sample)- This also came in the Fresh deluxe sample set. I liked using it right after a clay mask or a intensive exfoliation, but I won't purchase it as I have an Origins mask that is similar, and for a cheaper price. I tried it for the first time when it was one of the 2015 Sephora birthday gift options.
Fresh Sugar Face Polish (deluxe sample)- This also came in the Fresh deluxe sample set. Really enjoyed this, as it provided a nice exfoliation. I wouldn't mind buying this in the future, but I already have an Origins exfoliation mask (which is my favorite mask overall).
- I purchased Ole Henrikson sugar polish mask over this it was almost 20$ cheaper at Sephora
Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil (original and light) (deluxe sample)- These came in the Josie Maran 500 point perk that was on Sephora's site back in January. I really enjoyed using both, with me using the light version in my daytime skincare routine and the original at night. I only used them on my face, and my skin felt very moisturized and soft. The original made my Fresh essence treatment lotion ball up a bit on my face, so I had to remember to pat the oil in as opposed to massaging it in. I will purchase in the future. Most likely the light version.
- I also took that 500 points perks, like both product too but prefer Darphin Naourili Oils (smell better)
- this winter both JM oils have saved my skin .... but not sure with summer
Josie Maran Surreal Skin Argan Finishing Balm (deluxe sample)- This also came in the Josie Maran 500 point perk. Wasn't a big fan of the scent (it was very off putting and smelled like expired foundation) and my face would itch when I would use it (though I didn't break out). It felt like my makeup was sitting on top of my skin. I had high expectations for this and saved it until I finished my MAC Strobe Cream and Prep+ Prime Skin Base Visage samples, but I was bummed that I saved it for last. Plus, from the written reviews I've seen online, you only get a small amount for the price. Definitely wouldn't purchase.
MAC Cleanse Off Oil (sample)- Really enjoyed this and I planned to pick up the full size once I'm done with my Simple Micellar Water. I forgot how soothing it was to remove my makeup with oil. It got every bit of makeup off, leaving very little mascara behind. This was my first time using this and I will definitely purchase.
MAC Face and Body Foundation- I'm so happy yet sad I finished this up. It's become my favorite foundation. Very lightweight and the shade C7 works pretty good year round, though I add a bit of Pro Longwear concealer in NW35 to it in the cooler months as sometimes it looks a tad bit darker around this time. I've used my hands, a face brush, and my Beauty Blender to apply this foundation, and I prefer using the Beauty Blender. The BB helps to take away some of the pigment. Will definitely repurchase.
MAC Prep+Prime Skin Base Visage (sample)- Loved using this as a primer. Really liked the texture and consistency, and my foundations glided on smoothly. This was my first time using this and I will definitely purchase.
MAC Pro Eye Makeup Remover (sample)- This was my first time using this and I enjoyed using it alongside the Cleanse Off Oil. Not sure if I would purchase this in the future because the Cleanse Off Oil did the job on its own.
MAC Strobe Cream (sample)- This was my first time using this and I loved it. I would purchase this in the future, but for now my Becca Shimmering Skin Perfectors (liquid versions) in Opal and Topaz work similarly.
NARS Velvet Matter Lip Pencil in Cruella (deluxe sample)- I think this was a Sephora birthday gift. Loved how it applied and it lasted for hours (5-6) with minimal wear through eating and drinking. It didn't dry down to a complete matte finish. I'm not interested in purchasing a full size as I'm pretty content with MAC's Ruby Woo and Wet n Wild's Cherry Bomb.
Origins High Potency Night-A-Mins Mineral Enriched Renewal Cream- Really enjoyed the scent (lightly citrus-y) and the moisturizing it provided. Plus, a little goes a long way, and I've had this jar for some time. Not interested in repurchasing as I have other nighttime moisturizers on my radar.
Qhemet Biologics Castor & Moringa Softening Serum- Bought this 3-4 years ago for a friend and never mailed it to her
Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle Conditioner- I've slowly worked through this over the past 3 years and needed to finish it up. Moisturizing and provides great slip for detangling with conditioner in your hair. I have a few conditioners to use up before I repurchase this.
Reflections
Outside of using up my stuff, I worked on my winged liner technique. It's not perfect-perfect yet, but I feel more comfortable using liquid liner now than I did at the start of the month. I'm using my ELF Expert Liquid Liner, and once it's finished I'm thinking of trying a cream liner or another liquid liner with a tip that will give me more precision. My a-ha moment with winged liner was knowing that I can fix my liner by using concealer or applying more eyeshadow on top on the area of the liner I messed up.
But my biggest focus was on playing with the items on my chopping block: KVD Everlasting Liquid LipStick in Bow n Arrow, UD Smoked Palette, and the UD Electric Palette.
I initially set aside Bow n Arrow to be destashed. But I decided to keep it to figure out how I could work with it to make it more wearable. Using MAC Cork and Chestnut lip liners helped with that by filling in my lips as opposed to just lining them. I think I prefer using Chestnut with Bow n Arrow. For now, it can stay in my stash.
But the stars of the show this month were the UD palettes. I've had my eye on MAC's Tropic Cool and Red Hot x9 eyeshadow palettes, and I told myself that if I'm going to purchase those than I would have to destash 2 palettes that I don't show enough love to. So I made an effort to use the Smoked and Electric palettes this month. Some of the shadows in both palettes have some major fallout, and I learned my lesson after creating a look using the Smoked palette and having to redo my under eye makeup. Most of the shadows in the Smoked palette are easily dupable with shadows in my other palettes so once I'm done with the actual palette I don't have any interest in repurchasing it. The standout shades are Loaded, Evidence, and Rockstar. Beautiful colors and pigmentation. I've always shied away from purple and blues because I thought they wouldn't look good on me, but I was surprised.
- I've been using Rockstar like crazy lately .... I use Benefit cream eyeshadow stiletto and then applied Rockstar on top and as transition eyeshadow I used Early Bird from Iris Apfel collection (winter 2011) yikes! I received so many compliments, you should try
Now the Electric Palette....I have fallen in love with this palette, which is dramatic. I'm a neutral eyeshadow look with sometimes a pop a color girl, and this palette was definitely a "YouTube Made Me Buy It" purchase. I mentioned earlier in the thread that I found this video that showed how you can combine this palette with more neutral eyeshadows to make a more wearable look. It inspired me so much that I used the same neutral shadows mentioned in the video and tried it with other shades in the palette. But I also found some bolder looks to try out like this one and this one. It was fun to play with this palette. One of the shadows (I think it was Savage, the bright pink shade) did stain my eyelids, and I had to do quite a bit of (gentle) rubbing to get it off. Other than that, this palette was so much fun to work with.
Goals for April
1) Work on my smokey eye technique
2) Continue to shop my stash and use up items (I have a list of items I want to use up for the month)
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Yay!
I haven't purchased anything else this month since I bought the wet'n'wild foundation, and that's not likely to change for the rest of the month. I do think I'll be buying quite a few things next month, though.
FOTD...
* MUFE Step 1 - Smoothing Primer
* mix of wet'n'wild Photofocus Foundation + MUFE Ultra HD - Y205 (a bit more of the former than the latter -- roughly a 2:1 ratio, I think? I really like this combination!)
* MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer - NW15
* Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
* Cinema Secrets Ultralucent Setting Powder - Colorless
* MAC Eyeshadow - Mystery (brows; hadn't used this in a while)
* surratt beauty Expressioniste Brow Pomade
* MAC Prep and Prime 24-Hour Extend Eyeshadow Base
* MAC Paint Pot - Tailor Grey
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Unexpected
* MAC Eyeshadow - Copperplate (to make the above, placed in the crease, a little more ashy)
* The Body Shop Honey Bronze Bronzing Powder - 02
* MAC Lipstick - Fanfare
fur4elise
Well-known member
WOW! Great job! See inserted responses below!
LOL! Every time a new product comes out from brands I have in my stash, I go to my stash and use what is there...it's my initial way of stopping trigger finger and it gives me time to re-evaluate before I spend the money...
[MENTION=51593]fur4elise[/MENTION]
I'm testing out a sample of the MAC Zoom Lash, and so far I'm liking the results! I see a marked difference before and after applying.
Also, I have normal to dry skin. I remember the Skin Base Visage having a smooth texture and it worked well under the foundation I used the most this month and in Jan-Feb (MAC Face & Body). Primers are dicey for me as I tend to focus on how they feel on my skin rather than if they're actually made for my skin type LOL.
I'm testing out a sample of the MAC Zoom Lash, and so far I'm liking the results! I see a marked difference before and after applying.
Also, I have normal to dry skin. I remember the Skin Base Visage having a smooth texture and it worked well under the foundation I used the most this month and in Jan-Feb (MAC Face & Body). Primers are dicey for me as I tend to focus on how they feel on my skin rather than if they're actually made for my skin type LOL.
VAL4M
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I did a really pretty blue eye look today using my UD smokey palette.
I used Kinky all over, Freestyle as transition, I add from Laura Mercier artist eye caviar palette Burnish Bronzed to deepened the transition colour and Kaki in the crease.
On the lid I used Evidence from UD Smokey palette and Mushroom at the centre to do a halo look.
So I'm happy I'm using some barely touch palette and out-of-my-comfort-zone shades. I was supposed to do more blue eye look but I feel so forced to do so and it just remove the fun out of doing my makeup.
I also want to use more my quads and quints, there are really neglected now. I add in my makeup bag an old Guerlain quad Bal de Nuit (LE). I've been adding one are two eyeshadows in my look for a couple of weeks now. I will keep it and in 2 weeks swap it for another one. That way I will be able to used more my small eyeshadow palettes in conjunction with my MAC singles.
I used Kinky all over, Freestyle as transition, I add from Laura Mercier artist eye caviar palette Burnish Bronzed to deepened the transition colour and Kaki in the crease.
On the lid I used Evidence from UD Smokey palette and Mushroom at the centre to do a halo look.
So I'm happy I'm using some barely touch palette and out-of-my-comfort-zone shades. I was supposed to do more blue eye look but I feel so forced to do so and it just remove the fun out of doing my makeup.
I also want to use more my quads and quints, there are really neglected now. I add in my makeup bag an old Guerlain quad Bal de Nuit (LE). I've been adding one are two eyeshadows in my look for a couple of weeks now. I will keep it and in 2 weeks swap it for another one. That way I will be able to used more my small eyeshadow palettes in conjunction with my MAC singles.
FOTD...
* MUFE Step 1 - Smoothing Primer
* ABH Stick Foundation - Porcelain
* MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer - NW15
* Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
* Inglot AMC Brow Liner Gel - 18
* surratt beauty Expressioniste Brow Pomade
* MAC Prep and Prime 24-Hour Extend Eyeshadow Base
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Prom Night (lid)
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Unexpected (crease)
* MAC Eyeshadow - Copperplate (crease and above)
* Smashbox Indecent Exposure Mascara
* MAC Blush - Next to Skin (contour)
* MAC Strobe Cream (top of cheekbones)
* NARS Velvet Lip Glide - Unlaced
* MUFE Step 1 - Smoothing Primer
* ABH Stick Foundation - Porcelain
* MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer - NW15
* Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
* Inglot AMC Brow Liner Gel - 18
* surratt beauty Expressioniste Brow Pomade
* MAC Prep and Prime 24-Hour Extend Eyeshadow Base
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Prom Night (lid)
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Unexpected (crease)
* MAC Eyeshadow - Copperplate (crease and above)
* Smashbox Indecent Exposure Mascara
* MAC Blush - Next to Skin (contour)
* MAC Strobe Cream (top of cheekbones)
* NARS Velvet Lip Glide - Unlaced
fur4elise
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Back at work today, but still under the weather ...I'm bummed coz I made it through the whole winter with just one cold...now I have some weird chest/head thing that is just draining. I spent the whole weekend at home in & out of bed.
Low Buy Check-In ~ March
Well…I have to say I am pleased with March. My total out of pocket expenditure was $125.13. I am not including the use of my PayPal balance or the Ulta gift cards I had, as I feel my purchases using those were even exchange.
Purchases:
As I predicted last month I did end up going for the NARS Banc de Sable highlighting palette and I adore it!
I did NOT purchase the ABH x NG palette. Swatches were showing it to have microfine glitter fall-out and that is big no no on “mature”skin, especially for the workday. I am not even sure I could get it to work as eye color. In the end I dug out the Estee Edit Gritty & Glow palette I purchased back in Jan. To me the colors are similar minus the glitter. Win-win, shopped my stash.
I bought 2 pre-made eye shadow palettes:
In The Flesh 15x from MAC, during the 25% off sale and because Sabrina’s swatches made it look so nice. I will say this, it works nicely in conjunction with my Warm Neutral palette.
The NARS NARSissist Loaded palette was released last week so I also purchased that. I have not used it yet, so will report back next month. Again, swatches just made it look too good to pass up, especially because my eye game is all about the neutral. Also, it is my first purchase of NARS eye shadows. It looked like a good bet.
Since I used up my Skindinavia Setting Spray and Belk had a 20% off coupon, I purchased the Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray. While I liked the formula of the Skindinavia, the sprayer component was not to my liking. And while I like Fix+, again the sprayer…eh and the formula is not really about extending makeup as opposed to creating a nice finish. The UD has been getting high marks for both sprayer and formula. I just got it and will report back next month.
Tarte Shape Tape in Medium and Tan Sand ~ Getting a thumbs up so far! On no-makeup days, I use a little bit of both for under eye and center of face to just even things out and spot check blemishes/dark spots. Long wearing, sets nicely…I even like the scent…lol
The last big purchase I made was for skincare. Again, I am loving Deciem’s The Ordinary. I replenished 3 items I have been using: Matrixyl 10% + HA, Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA and Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%. I added a new product for exfoliation, AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution. And when I say big…the whopping total came to $35.50. Deciem is killing it with it’s disruptive price points for high quality skin care…
Random Stuffs:
I am finding that as all these new releases come out from brands I like, I go back to my stash and pull out items from the same brand and use them. It is curbing me from impulse buying and it does reintroduce me to things I already have…Hello?!? Reminding me to use them!
I cleared out a few more items from my stash not loved, not being used and/or past date.
Used Up/Disposed Of:
Vaseline Cocoa Butter Lotion
CeraVe Face Serum - Already repurchased. It is my daytime serum.
ABH Clear Brow – Deluxe sample- Noticed strange chemical smell, will not buy full size as I like the Benefit Ready Set Brow!
Tarte Clean Slate Primer– Deluxe sample jar - not preferred packaging.
Past date mascaras – L’Oreal, Covergirl, Lancome, Armani, Benefit – Full and sample sizes.
Stridex Sensitive Aloe Pads .5% SA – I add Paula’s Choice 2% SA because I like the pre-soaked pads.
3 EOS lip balms – I use Aquaphor now and prefer my lip balm to have nothing in it.
On The Horizon:
So, for the most part I have kept my impulse shopping in-check and have been patiently adding to my must/lust list.
I am having a cheek moment! Both of the Bobbi Brown Havana Brights Illuminating Cheek Palettes look gorgeous! Lancome just released 2 cheek palettes that remind me of Guerlain. I like the darker of the 2, Belle De Teint Patio D’une Nue d’Ete. Benefit just released its Cheek Parade palette, but I already have several of the shades in it, so it is a pass with maybe a purchase of just the new GALifornia Blush…
On top of all of that MAC just released the Extra Dimension Blush & EDSF Extension for summer 17. I like: Faux Sure! or Hard To Get, Hushed Tone, Just a Pinch or Fairly Precious and Telling Glow. EDSF: Oh, Darling, Glow With It and Show Gold. They are all supposed to be perm, so waiting for a sale would be the smart thing to do
So, that's all she wrote for March. I think the Sephora sale is this month and I have a modest to moderate list...but I have saved up some money specifically for that sale. The one thing I am excited about is the Guerlain Terracotta Le Parfum coming soon to Sephora. I love love love the Terracotta powder scent and have been wanting that scent. So I will most likely purchase this when available.
Low Buy Check-In ~ March
Well…I have to say I am pleased with March. My total out of pocket expenditure was $125.13. I am not including the use of my PayPal balance or the Ulta gift cards I had, as I feel my purchases using those were even exchange.
Purchases:
As I predicted last month I did end up going for the NARS Banc de Sable highlighting palette and I adore it!
I did NOT purchase the ABH x NG palette. Swatches were showing it to have microfine glitter fall-out and that is big no no on “mature”skin, especially for the workday. I am not even sure I could get it to work as eye color. In the end I dug out the Estee Edit Gritty & Glow palette I purchased back in Jan. To me the colors are similar minus the glitter. Win-win, shopped my stash.I bought 2 pre-made eye shadow palettes:
In The Flesh 15x from MAC, during the 25% off sale and because Sabrina’s swatches made it look so nice. I will say this, it works nicely in conjunction with my Warm Neutral palette.
The NARS NARSissist Loaded palette was released last week so I also purchased that. I have not used it yet, so will report back next month. Again, swatches just made it look too good to pass up, especially because my eye game is all about the neutral. Also, it is my first purchase of NARS eye shadows. It looked like a good bet.
Since I used up my Skindinavia Setting Spray and Belk had a 20% off coupon, I purchased the Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray. While I liked the formula of the Skindinavia, the sprayer component was not to my liking. And while I like Fix+, again the sprayer…eh and the formula is not really about extending makeup as opposed to creating a nice finish. The UD has been getting high marks for both sprayer and formula. I just got it and will report back next month.
Tarte Shape Tape in Medium and Tan Sand ~ Getting a thumbs up so far! On no-makeup days, I use a little bit of both for under eye and center of face to just even things out and spot check blemishes/dark spots. Long wearing, sets nicely…I even like the scent…lol
The last big purchase I made was for skincare. Again, I am loving Deciem’s The Ordinary. I replenished 3 items I have been using: Matrixyl 10% + HA, Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA and Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%. I added a new product for exfoliation, AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution. And when I say big…the whopping total came to $35.50. Deciem is killing it with it’s disruptive price points for high quality skin care…
Random Stuffs:
I am finding that as all these new releases come out from brands I like, I go back to my stash and pull out items from the same brand and use them. It is curbing me from impulse buying and it does reintroduce me to things I already have…Hello?!? Reminding me to use them!
I cleared out a few more items from my stash not loved, not being used and/or past date.
Used Up/Disposed Of:
Vaseline Cocoa Butter Lotion
CeraVe Face Serum - Already repurchased. It is my daytime serum.
ABH Clear Brow – Deluxe sample- Noticed strange chemical smell, will not buy full size as I like the Benefit Ready Set Brow!
Tarte Clean Slate Primer– Deluxe sample jar - not preferred packaging.
Past date mascaras – L’Oreal, Covergirl, Lancome, Armani, Benefit – Full and sample sizes.
Stridex Sensitive Aloe Pads .5% SA – I add Paula’s Choice 2% SA because I like the pre-soaked pads.
3 EOS lip balms – I use Aquaphor now and prefer my lip balm to have nothing in it.
On The Horizon:
So, for the most part I have kept my impulse shopping in-check and have been patiently adding to my must/lust list.
I am having a cheek moment! Both of the Bobbi Brown Havana Brights Illuminating Cheek Palettes look gorgeous! Lancome just released 2 cheek palettes that remind me of Guerlain. I like the darker of the 2, Belle De Teint Patio D’une Nue d’Ete. Benefit just released its Cheek Parade palette, but I already have several of the shades in it, so it is a pass with maybe a purchase of just the new GALifornia Blush…
On top of all of that MAC just released the Extra Dimension Blush & EDSF Extension for summer 17. I like: Faux Sure! or Hard To Get, Hushed Tone, Just a Pinch or Fairly Precious and Telling Glow. EDSF: Oh, Darling, Glow With It and Show Gold. They are all supposed to be perm, so waiting for a sale would be the smart thing to do
So, that's all she wrote for March. I think the Sephora sale is this month and I have a modest to moderate list...but I have saved up some money specifically for that sale. The one thing I am excited about is the Guerlain Terracotta Le Parfum coming soon to Sephora. I love love love the Terracotta powder scent and have been wanting that scent. So I will most likely purchase this when available.
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Marsha Pomells
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March check in... I broke my low buy, as I said I would. I got over 30 detubed lipsticks that I don't reach for. So I'm considering my actions, either I leave them be and be creative with them when the time comes or sell them. Help, guys.
You don't reach for them, they don't need to be in your life. Let 'em go.
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FOTD...
* MUFE Step 1 - Smoothing Primer
* mix of wet'n'wild Photofinish Foundation - Porcelain + MUFE Ultra HD - Y205
* MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer - NW15
* Kevyn Aucoin SSE - SX01
* Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
* Cinema Secrets Ultralucent Setting Powder - Colorless
* Inglot AMC Brow Liner Gel - 18
* surratt beauty Expressioniste Brow Pomade
* MAC Prep and Prime 24-Hour Extend Eyeshadow Base
* MAC Paint Pot - Tailor Grey
* Smashbox Indecent Exposure Mascara
* NARS Blush - Sex Appeal
* MAC Lipstick - Blankety
lenchen
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same here! I used up my BECCA cream concealer, I'd like to try the NARS concealer, has anyone had luck with it?
Which one -- Soft Matte (in the pot), Radiant Creamy, or the stick? I've only ever swatched the Radiant Creamy one -- good texture, seems like it'd work for undereyes or for blemishes. It's on my own undereye concealer replacement shortlist.
In other news, I made a Makeup Geek order just now, got five eyeshadows. (Planned purchase.) I think I mentioned in the Sephora section that I'd ordered from them a week or so ago. That one was mostly necessities -- more Shiseido cotton squares, a large bottle of Living Proof PHD Shampoo. I also got a Boscia black cleanser mini with a code, and a NARS pencil sharpener. I'd recently tossed a very, very old e.l.f. one I had for years. I also have one from NYX and a no-name one I've also had for a long time that I'll likely get rid of, leaving me with NYX and NARS. (I like having multiple sharpeners for different types or shades of pencils.)
VAL4M
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VAL4M
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My empties (in my signature I add my new instragram account .... I know i'm so late in the game 
)
Anywho it been a good couple of month
Most honorable mention
1) I FINISH another Lipstick Shiseido PK711 my perfect mlbb lipstick and I love Shiseido lipstick formula so confortable, longevity is lacking but that make them easier to finish
2) Guerlain liquid eyeliner in mauve
3) Guerlain powder foundation Parure Or
4) Guerlain meteorite primer (summer LE) I did love this primer but I still have another one from Guerlain half full
5) Guerlain Parure Or foundation (I'm almost done my Guerlain Parure Extreme. I have a BB cream from Marcelle on the go (mostly for the Weekend and days in the sun as the SPF is pretty high, Chanel Aqua Vitalumière and i purchased last week the new Guerlain foundation Tenu de perfection)
I declutter 2 Marcelle eyeshadow cream pencil they were dry I won't repurchased
2 Dior Lipgloss they are so old and start to smell funny I won't repurchased i'm not a lipgloss person
Guerlain terracotta bronzer, old and broken and my kid 3-4 years ago "played" with it and now it getting hard pan and i'm just tired of it.
The remaining is skin care
-Peter Thomas Roth gel cleanser (meh to drying)
- Laroche Posay cleansing milk (the only product from LP that i will recommend)
-Darphin cream moisturizer (like but overprice)
-Neostrata Acid toner (HG)
- Chanel mask (surprising really nice)
- Eminence cream (meh)
-Smashbox primer (ok)
- 2 clarins balm
- 1 sample from Guerlain abeille royal serum (meh mostly overpriced)
-Darphin aromatic purifying balm (AMAZING i already have a backup of this)
- 4 sheet masks
- 1 clarins eye cream sample
- 1 sample Tata harper moisturizer cream
Total 21 empties
5 items declutter
for 26 item!!!
)Anywho it been a good couple of month
Most honorable mention
1) I FINISH another Lipstick Shiseido PK711 my perfect mlbb lipstick and I love Shiseido lipstick formula so confortable, longevity is lacking but that make them easier to finish
2) Guerlain liquid eyeliner in mauve
3) Guerlain powder foundation Parure Or
4) Guerlain meteorite primer (summer LE) I did love this primer but I still have another one from Guerlain half full
5) Guerlain Parure Or foundation (I'm almost done my Guerlain Parure Extreme. I have a BB cream from Marcelle on the go (mostly for the Weekend and days in the sun as the SPF is pretty high, Chanel Aqua Vitalumière and i purchased last week the new Guerlain foundation Tenu de perfection)
I declutter 2 Marcelle eyeshadow cream pencil they were dry I won't repurchased
2 Dior Lipgloss they are so old and start to smell funny I won't repurchased i'm not a lipgloss person
Guerlain terracotta bronzer, old and broken and my kid 3-4 years ago "played" with it and now it getting hard pan and i'm just tired of it.
The remaining is skin care
-Peter Thomas Roth gel cleanser (meh to drying)
- Laroche Posay cleansing milk (the only product from LP that i will recommend)
-Darphin cream moisturizer (like but overprice)
-Neostrata Acid toner (HG)
- Chanel mask (surprising really nice)
- Eminence cream (meh)
-Smashbox primer (ok)
- 2 clarins balm
- 1 sample from Guerlain abeille royal serum (meh mostly overpriced)
-Darphin aromatic purifying balm (AMAZING i already have a backup of this)
- 4 sheet masks
- 1 clarins eye cream sample
- 1 sample Tata harper moisturizer cream
Total 21 empties
5 items declutter
for 26 item!!!
