fur4elise
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Low Buy Check-In ~ April 2018
I totally blew the budget to take advantage of some spring sales.
Purchases:
Sephora ~ 15% Coupon: 2 of the new Guerlain Rouge G Lipstick Cases. I can alternate use with the existing lipstick shades I have. I also purchased the shade #214 Brick Red.
Younkers ~ Estee Lauder GWP Event ~ I was matched to a new shade of Estee Lauder DW foundation and love it. I did a pre-order in March to take advantage of the deluxe gift with purchase. I also purchased the new Bronze Goddess Highlighter. The sales woman spoiled me rotten and gave me a ton of other freebies when I picked up my order.
Neiman Marcus ~ $50 of $100 Coupon:
I went ahead and splurged on some full size, high-end mascara I would not normally purchase Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir Mascara and Lancome Definicils Mascara (I got a free deluxe mini too).
I also purchased the Givenchy LE Le Rouge Lunar New Year Lipstick (#musthaveallthereds) ~ The packaging
Shiseido Facial Cotton ~ Everyone raves about these cotton pads and I wanted to give them a try! At 50% off it was a good deal.
Smashbox ~ SB x Vlada: Rosemantic Petal Metal Highlighter and Be Legendary Petal Metal Liquid Lipstick in Rose Magic. It was love at first sight. I had $21 in SmashCash in my account, so it was as good as getting it on sale! I have been wearing the lip color on the daily.
Ulta ~ 20% Coupon:
For makeup, I purchased the new BECCA Gradient Sunlit Bronzer (Sunset Waves),
NARSissist Wanted Power Pack Lip Kit (Hot Reds of course! ), and NYX Angel Veil Primer (My drugstore dupe for Hourglass!)
I also picked up my Nexxus shampoo, OGX conditioner and Frieda hair color. This is why I really like ULTA. I can get mid/high end products right along with my drugstore stuffs.
No Rollover. The total spent in April 18, $365, is equivalent to the amount I spent in April 17. I think because there were numerous sales again this year like last year in April. The upside, money spent was cash in hand. No new credit card debt! Looking back, I spent a hefty chunk of change in May 17. Looking forward, I am confident that for May of 18 I won’t spend nearly as much. I just don't have the much of a lust list anymore...and that is okay!
Gave Away /Disposed Of/Used Up:
Gave Away:
As predicted last month: UD Naked 2 & Naked 3 and the ABH Mario. I decided to keep the ABH MR palette and make better use of it! Also gave away my KVD Rust quad. 4 Cover Girl new lip liners.
Disposed of:
As predicted last month: Original UD Naked. L’oreal Infallible lip liner.
BR P50 1970 Lotion – I tried this for a full year and was not fully convinced that it was doing my skin any good. I had just a tiny bit left, so pitched it. I will not repurchase.
Mascara Disposal Round-Up:
UD Perversion Mascara mini - Meh
Chanel Beaut des Cils Primer & Le Volume Chanel minis - Nice products, too expensive
L’oreal Voluminous Paradise Lash - Would purchase again
L’oreal Voluminous Primer - Got this as a freebie, would purchase again
Diorshow Iconic Overcurl - I like the mascara, but not the price. For some reason I was not thrilled with the full size tube .
Cover Girl Clump Crusher - This is a regular in my rotating mascaras, would purchase again
Used Up:
Cerave Skin Renewing Serum - Already had a back-up
Hourglass Mineral Veil Mini – I like this primer, not the price. And as I mentioned above the NYX is a perfect dupe.
Will Dispose Of:
Don’t have anything on my list at the moment. Which tells me I am getting closer and closer to a wardrobe of stuff I am actually using!
Favorites of the Month :
My OG MAC 165 brush! This limited edition brush launched in the “Brunette, Blonde, and Redhead” collection in early 2009. Turns out this beauty is great for precise placement of blush & highlighter.
On The Horizon:
Beauty Stuffs:
Ummmm…the LE Guerlain Terracotta Sous Les Palmiers
Kate Somerville F&F sale – For refill of the ExfoliKate Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash
A Deciem / The Ordinary order, to restock some of my staples: Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution, AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution, Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3%, & Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
Non-Beauty/ Fitness:
I am still planning to purchase the Fitbit Versa. It was released mid-April. I was waiting for solid reviews and so far they are good. Now I am just waiting for a sale and/or to use a reward to cut the price.
And that is April. So happy spring is finally here...we actually had snow 10 days ago! It was crazy!
Also, I am finally walking puppy again early morning. It just makes the rest of my day so much better to be outside, in fresh air. It is good for both of us. Now & again, I can get grumpy man to walk with us too.
Hope you all have a great weekend! x0x0x
I totally blew the budget to take advantage of some spring sales.
Purchases:
Sephora ~ 15% Coupon: 2 of the new Guerlain Rouge G Lipstick Cases. I can alternate use with the existing lipstick shades I have. I also purchased the shade #214 Brick Red.
Younkers ~ Estee Lauder GWP Event ~ I was matched to a new shade of Estee Lauder DW foundation and love it. I did a pre-order in March to take advantage of the deluxe gift with purchase. I also purchased the new Bronze Goddess Highlighter. The sales woman spoiled me rotten and gave me a ton of other freebies when I picked up my order.
Neiman Marcus ~ $50 of $100 Coupon:
I went ahead and splurged on some full size, high-end mascara I would not normally purchase Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir Mascara and Lancome Definicils Mascara (I got a free deluxe mini too).
I also purchased the Givenchy LE Le Rouge Lunar New Year Lipstick (#musthaveallthereds) ~ The packaging
Shiseido Facial Cotton ~ Everyone raves about these cotton pads and I wanted to give them a try! At 50% off it was a good deal.
Smashbox ~ SB x Vlada: Rosemantic Petal Metal Highlighter and Be Legendary Petal Metal Liquid Lipstick in Rose Magic. It was love at first sight. I had $21 in SmashCash in my account, so it was as good as getting it on sale! I have been wearing the lip color on the daily.
Ulta ~ 20% Coupon:
For makeup, I purchased the new BECCA Gradient Sunlit Bronzer (Sunset Waves),
NARSissist Wanted Power Pack Lip Kit (Hot Reds of course! ), and NYX Angel Veil Primer (My drugstore dupe for Hourglass!)
I also picked up my Nexxus shampoo, OGX conditioner and Frieda hair color. This is why I really like ULTA. I can get mid/high end products right along with my drugstore stuffs.
No Rollover. The total spent in April 18, $365, is equivalent to the amount I spent in April 17. I think because there were numerous sales again this year like last year in April. The upside, money spent was cash in hand. No new credit card debt! Looking back, I spent a hefty chunk of change in May 17. Looking forward, I am confident that for May of 18 I won’t spend nearly as much. I just don't have the much of a lust list anymore...and that is okay!
Gave Away /Disposed Of/Used Up:
Gave Away:
As predicted last month: UD Naked 2 & Naked 3 and the ABH Mario. I decided to keep the ABH MR palette and make better use of it! Also gave away my KVD Rust quad. 4 Cover Girl new lip liners.
Disposed of:
As predicted last month: Original UD Naked. L’oreal Infallible lip liner.
BR P50 1970 Lotion – I tried this for a full year and was not fully convinced that it was doing my skin any good. I had just a tiny bit left, so pitched it. I will not repurchase.
Mascara Disposal Round-Up:
UD Perversion Mascara mini - Meh
Chanel Beaut des Cils Primer & Le Volume Chanel minis - Nice products, too expensive
L’oreal Voluminous Paradise Lash - Would purchase again
L’oreal Voluminous Primer - Got this as a freebie, would purchase again
Diorshow Iconic Overcurl - I like the mascara, but not the price. For some reason I was not thrilled with the full size tube .
Cover Girl Clump Crusher - This is a regular in my rotating mascaras, would purchase again
Used Up:
Cerave Skin Renewing Serum - Already had a back-up
Hourglass Mineral Veil Mini – I like this primer, not the price. And as I mentioned above the NYX is a perfect dupe.
Will Dispose Of:
Don’t have anything on my list at the moment. Which tells me I am getting closer and closer to a wardrobe of stuff I am actually using!
Favorites of the Month :
My OG MAC 165 brush! This limited edition brush launched in the “Brunette, Blonde, and Redhead” collection in early 2009. Turns out this beauty is great for precise placement of blush & highlighter.
On The Horizon:
Beauty Stuffs:
Ummmm…the LE Guerlain Terracotta Sous Les Palmiers
Kate Somerville F&F sale – For refill of the ExfoliKate Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash
A Deciem / The Ordinary order, to restock some of my staples: Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution, AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution, Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3%, & Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
Non-Beauty/ Fitness:
I am still planning to purchase the Fitbit Versa. It was released mid-April. I was waiting for solid reviews and so far they are good. Now I am just waiting for a sale and/or to use a reward to cut the price.
And that is April. So happy spring is finally here...we actually had snow 10 days ago! It was crazy!
Also, I am finally walking puppy again early morning. It just makes the rest of my day so much better to be outside, in fresh air. It is good for both of us. Now & again, I can get grumpy man to walk with us too.
Hope you all have a great weekend! x0x0x
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