Sephora Friends & Family 2013

[Haven]

I was at downtown Disney in Anaheim earlier today, and the sephora easily had ten lm palettes in stock. Anyone in SoCal looking for the palette should give them a call

 

[shontay07108]

Anyone have both the Lavish and Catwalk palettes from Anastasia?

I was looking at that Catwalk palette. Trying to tell myself I don't need that one, too but if I love Lavish and Catwalk is still around I will get it.

Has anyone that uses Make Up For Ever HD foundation tried MUFE Face and Body or Duo mat?  Now toying with trying another type of their foundations while they are on sale.  Would love to know feedback and how they compare for coverage, longwear, etc.m

Love, love, love the Face & Body foundation. Used it for years before trying HD. I love Duo Mat, too but I think it's been discontinued for Pro Finish. I think Pro Finish is MUFE's best foundation.

Ok another product question  (Can you tell I'm getting my last purchase list together? LOL) Anyone try the Stila Metal Foiled Shadows?  I swatched and a few colors were nice but they are SO pricey in my opinion

They don't seem worth it at all to me. It's too expensive. There's no justifying the price. I don't like having to mix the drops with the product. I don't like the texture either. It just grosses me out.

 

[thebloomroom]

Ok another product question (Can you tell I'm getting my last purchase list together? LOL)

Anyone try the Stila Metal Foiled Shadows? I swatched and a few colors were nice but they are SO pricey in my opinion

i bought two of them lol

ive been waiting for F&F to purchase them (at that price point, can anyone blame me?). i think they are perfect for a night out. got gold and copper so im more likely to use them

 

[erine1881]

They don't seem worth it at all to me. It's too expensive. There's no justifying the price. I don't like having to mix the drops with the product. I don't like the texture either. It just grosses me out.

:agree: Too much work, too much mess for too much money. MAC's PPs give a much better finish for a much better price!

 

[prettygirl8]

So far I got:

• Formula X polish
• First Aid Beauty FAB Aglow kit
• YSL lipstick
• Clarisonic sensitive brush heads
• Benefit Gimme Brow

I might buy:

• Flowerbomb rollerball
• more Formula X polish
• BB/CC/DD cream - maybe Smashbox?

 

[futurestrength]

Anyone have thoughts on the Benefit Highbrow vs the Anastasia Eye Lights Matte/Brow Duality?

 

[MissTT]

Fudge!!!! I was overcharged about $25 in store and I have no way to rectify it b/c it was out of town. I was distracted by the person checking me out and my daughter talking to me so I didn't see the double charge. Why did I choose to get an email receipt? Printed I would have noticed as I was walking out and would have had time to rectify. It's like I didn't even get a discount.

When I swatch Anastasia Brow Wiz all it does is drag across my skin not necessarily depositing color. Just making me ashy. It happens every time with at least 4 shades I've swatched. Do these things actually work?
Shontay I was swatching the Hourglass pencil and it was kind of doing the same thing. Also it's a thicker pencil so I'm not sure how it would work on the brows. Is this still your go to pencil? I'm looking for something that's sweatproof.

 

[Baby1black]

Ok another product question  (Can you tell I'm getting my last purchase list together? LOL) Anyone try the Stila Metal Foiled Shadows?  I swatched and a few colors were nice but they are SO pricey in my opinion

No no no. Seriously too expensive , and the do not stick well, have that wet feeling and just gets everywhere. Do not bother

 

[erine1881]

Fudge!!!! I was overcharged about $25 in store and I have no way to rectify it b/c it was out of town. I was distracted by the person checking me out and my daughter talking to me so I didn't see the double charge. Why did I choose to get an email receipt? Printed I would have noticed as I was walking out and would have had time to rectify. It's like I didn't even get a discount. When I swatch Anastasia Brow Wiz all it does is drag across my skin not necessarily depositing color. Just making me ashy. It happens every time with at least 4 shades I've swatched. Do these things actually work? Shontay I was swatching the Hourglass pencil and it was kind of doing the same thing. Also it's a thicker pencil so I'm not sure how it would work on the brows. Is this still your go to pencil? I'm looking for something that's sweatproof.

They should have the ability to look up your transaction with the trans# if you call them, and should be able to credit you the overage, even if you chose an email receipt.

 

[TheLadyDanger]

Has anyone that uses Make Up For Ever HD foundation tried MUFE Face and Body or Duo mat? Now toying with trying another type of their foundations while they are on sale. Would love to know feedback and how they compare for coverage, longwear, etc.m

I've used the Duo Mat in the past and still continue to use it to this day. It's the ONLY powder foundation that has worked for me. The coverage can be built up and it did not oxidize on me throughout the day. For reference, in MUFE HD I used 123 and in Duo Mat I use 205. It's still available at Sephora and I've seen some Sephora still carry it along with the Pro Finish (which I don't care much for).

 

[MissTT]

They should have the ability to look up your transaction with the trans# if you call them, and should be able to credit you the overage, even if you chose an email receipt.

I'm hoping they can, but I always worry when I can't prove something. I just don't want to argue with the manager. You know how some people don't like to admit they made a mistake. First I have to figure out what the charge is. It's the same sku twice w/ two different prices. The higher price is correct. I have no idea what the $24.50 charge is for. I like to be prepared when arguing about money. I've had some standoffs with cashiers before.

 

[erine1881]

I'm hoping they can, but I always worry when I can't prove something. I just don't want to argue with the manager. You know how some people don't like to admit they made a mistake. First I have to figure out what the charge is. It's the same sku twice w/ two different prices. The higher price is correct. I have no idea what the $24.50 charge is for. I like to be prepared when arguing about money. I've had some standoffs with cashiers before.

That so weird that it's the same scu with different prices

 

[shontay07108]

Fudge!!!! I was overcharged about $25 in store and I have no way to rectify it b/c it was out of town. I was distracted by the person checking me out and my daughter talking to me so I didn't see the double charge. Why did I choose to get an email receipt? Printed I would have noticed as I was walking out and would have had time to rectify. It's like I didn't even get a discount. When I swatch Anastasia Brow Wiz all it does is drag across my skin not necessarily depositing color. Just making me ashy. It happens every time with at least 4 shades I've swatched. Do these things actually work? Shontay I was swatching the Hourglass pencil and it was kind of doing the same thing. Also it's a thicker pencil so I'm not sure how it would work on the brows. Is this still your go to pencil? I'm looking for something that's sweatproof.

Don't be fooled by the swatch. Both pencils are excellent. Anastasia was my go-to before I tried Hourglass. I think if you need to do more detailing because your brows are sparse then Anastasia might be the best way to go. The shape of the Hourglass pencil is perfect to just do your brows quickly, but detailing is possible with the finer end of it. Just depends on what you are more comfortable with. Both wear very well. I bought the Tarte gel liner as reinforcement, though. Just a precaution I take, but they work fine on their own. I also find that doing your brows shortly after you moisturize your face always helps pencils glide on better.

 

[thebloomroom]

f*** i placed my order and forgot to use ebates. i have a bookmark right in my browser yet i always forget!!!

 

[MissTT]

Don't be fooled by the swatch. Both pencils are excellent. Anastasia was my go-to before I tried Hourglass. I think if you need to do more detailing because your brows are sparse then Anastasia might be the best way to go. The shape of the Hourglass pencil is perfect to just do your brows quickly, but detailing is possible with the finer end of it. Just depends on what you are more comfortable with. Both wear very well. I bought the Tarte gel liner as reinforcement, though. Just a precaution I take, but they work fine on their own. I also find that doing your brows shortly after you moisturize your face always helps pencils glide on better.

I don't have a ton to fill so I may buy the Hourglass one. Currently I use and like MAC Spiked, but of course I'd like to find something I can get a discount + rewards on if possible. MAC's price is better though.

 

[babygirlLAH]

those that bought the hourglass ambient lighting palette, what are your thoughts on it? is it a definite need to buy or not?

 

[novocainedreams]

those that bought the hourglass ambient lighting palette, what are your thoughts on it? is it a definite need to buy or not?

Personally I love it. I keep getting told how perfect my skin looks when I use them. But two are permanent colors, so I suppose it depends on whether you want 3 different shades in a smaller amount, or you just want one shade, get the regular one.

 

[boschicka]

Fudge!!!! I was overcharged about $25 in store and I have no way to rectify it b/c it was out of town. I was distracted by the person checking me out and my daughter talking to me so I didn't see the double charge. Why did I choose to get an email receipt? Printed I would have noticed as I was walking out and would have had time to rectify. It's like I didn't even get a discount.

When I swatch Anastasia Brow Wiz all it does is drag across my skin not necessarily depositing color. Just making me ashy. It happens every time with at least 4 shades I've swatched. Do these things actually work?
Shontay I was swatching the Hourglass pencil and it was kind of doing the same thing. Also it's a thicker pencil so I'm not sure how it would work on the brows. Is this still your go to pencil? I'm looking for something that's sweatproof.

Interesting about the brow wiz. Just watched a Youtube review on some brow products that don't swatch well on the hand/arm but that work very well on the brows. Guess it's one of those products that you'll have to trust the reviews on and not the swatch.
That stinks about getting overcharged! I hope you get it resolved without issue.

 

[boschicka]

Does anyone have the Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Rose Gold? Thoughts?

 

[janette9687]

dammit, im on sephora contemplating a second order...