Glamour Puss thread: Sephora, I wish I could quit you...

[MsZem]

Thanks, everyone I'll see what's available to me here at a reasonable price and maybe splurge in one or two things.

I get totally confused about all the other 17 steps, serums, tonics, yadayada that I’m supposed to be doing. Who’s got the time or money for all that.

This is basically me. I have no idea what some of the basics mentioned here are

@PRlady were you able to get your usual stuff when you live in Israel?

 

[Aceon6]

You know you’re out of practice when the eye that your hand slipped on looks better than the one you did with a steady hand!

 

[skategal]

My Sephora order arrived with my Becca highlighter backups in it (one Rose Quartz and one Vanilla Quartz.)

Good news is that nothing was smashed or broken.

It was, however, stuck in the community mailbox for 24 hours as the lock was frozen on the box.

DH managed to pry it out this morning while saying a few choice words....

 

[quartz]

I approve of anything that is called quartz.

 

[Jenny]

I keep meaning to post this here. If you are having issues with your neck, this stuff is amazing. I feel like it tightened everything up, especially around my jawline. It's pricey, but it's been worth it to me. Next time there's a coupon, maybe check it out if this is your problem area.

STEM CELLULAR Peptide Lifting Neck Cream - Juice Beauty | Ulta Beauty

Free Shipping at $35. Juice Beauty's ultra-firming and moisturizing Stem Cellular Peptide Lifting Neck Cream formulated with peptides & algae to help tighten and smooth the delicate skin around the neck and décolleté for a more sculpted and youthful look.

www.ulta.com

Just wanted to thank for you this - it works. Does anyone use anything else in this line?

 

[canbelto]

I have a question: I keep seeing ads for Sheertex "unbreakable" tights. They are very expensive ($69 a pair) but has anyone tried them? Are they truly "unbreakable"? And do the sheer ones look like granny hose or more like regular tights? As someone who is always tearing/ripping my tights I am thinking of buying a pair.

 

[PrincessLeppard]

I have them and I love them. They are thicker than regular hose, but I don't mind them.

 

[canbelto]

I have them and I love them. They are thicker than regular hose, but I don't mind them.

Do you have the black or the nude? Black tights can be very thick but thicker nude tights tend to look like granny hose.

 

[skategal]

Peeps makeup, anyone?

HipDot Peeps Pigment Palette Serves Up Delicious Pastels for Spring- Musings of a Muse

I knew this day was coming! I’ve spoke about numerous times in the past! The Peeps have finally infiltrated the makeup world! We’re ALL DOOMED! This has been coming for a while now and I’ve been watching, waiting, and preparing for P-Day and it’s finally arrived. The Peeps are here. Our time on...

www.musingsofamuse.com

 

[PrincessLeppard]

@canbelto I have the nude, the black, and....one other color that I don't recall at this time. Like I said, the nudes are thicker than normal hose, but not so thick that I felt weird wearing them.

 

[canbelto]

@canbelto I have the nude, the black, and....one other color that I don't recall at this time. Like I said, the nudes are thicker than normal hose, but not so thick that I felt weird wearing them.

Ok I might get the two-pack then of the nude and black.

 

[skateycat]

I bought one of these Revlon One-Step Volumizer hair dryers last May and it already is broken.

Ulta gave me in-store credit, which I am fine with. I still need a good hair dryer, and would be grateful for some recommendations. I'd be willing to buy one of the expensive ones if you thought it might make a difference. It doesn't even have to be available for sale through Ulta, as there is other stuff I can buy there.

 

[Aceon6]

I did full makeup today for a Zoom brunch. First full face in over a year!
btw, I highly recommend the Kat von D lip stain. Not sticky at all!

 

[PRlady]

Thanks, everyone I'll see what's available to me here at a reasonable price and maybe splurge in one or two things.


This is basically me. I have no idea what some of the basics mentioned here are

@PRlady were you able to get your usual stuff when you live in Israel?

Nope. (Don’t know how I missed this.) The selection was narrow and the prices were I stocked up in the US and brought everything with me when I came back!

 

[MsZem]

Nope. (Don’t know how I missed this.) The selection was narrow and the prices were I stocked up in the US and brought everything with me when I came back!

Which, of course, is not an option right now

 

[millyskate]

I bought one of these Revlon One-Step Volumizer hair dryers last May and it already is broken.

Ulta gave me in-store credit, which I am fine with. I still need a good hair dryer, and would be grateful for some recommendations. I'd be willing to buy one of the expensive ones if you thought it might make a difference. It doesn't even have to be available for sale through Ulta, as there is other stuff I can buy there.

My trusty Braun hairdryer lasted an amazing 20 years and I replaced it last year. The new one is good too, it feels really solid but it's sadly not as powerful as EU regulations restricted power in the meantime.

 

[Aceon6]

Another fully tiffed day today complete with pearls. I had to look good for my vaccine selfie!
And despite being advertised as “no transfer”, Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer does rub off. Actually, I don’t blame Laura as it was most likely the ill fitting mask that they required at the vaccine site. My real mask had no transfer.

 

[skategal]

I put a Sephora order in yesterday as the Becca lipsticks were 10 dollars off.

They are my favourite and I will miss them when they go in September.

I only bought 2 that I will start to use immediately (I finished one in the same colour a couple of weeks ago. I’ve actually burned through about 3 or 4 of these in the past 24 months.)

I find that they go off within 12-18 months so it’s not a good idea to stock up.

 

[Aceon6]

The Sephora spring sale starts soon for Rouge members.

 

[skategal]

The Sephora spring sale starts soon for Rouge members.

Yes I’m very excited. April 9th I think?

 

[skategal]

Sephora Sale starts today for ROUGE

4/09-4/19 20% off

VIB (15%) and INSIDER (10%)

Start 4/13 - 4/19

Code is: OMGSPRING

 

[PRlady]

Sephora Sale starts today for ROUGE

4/09-4/19 20% off

VIB (15%) and INSIDER (10%)

Start 4/13 - 4/19

Code is: OMGSPRING

Not a Rouge anymore. Half of it was Covid and half was giving up on a certain amount of vanity.

Re: hair dryers, I've had my Super Solano for like ten years. Pricey but worth it.

 

[skategal]

Not a Rouge anymore. Half of it was ********* and half was giving up on a certain amount of vanity.

Re: hair dryers, I've had my Super Solano for like ten years. Pricey but worth it.

I am Rouge this year and last year but I don't think I will make it next year.

I haven't used a hair dryer in more than a year....

 

[Jenny]

I've been Rouge for years, but my bet is a I lose it this year. I'm still doing my skincare and wearing makeup, but the last year has made me more frugal so I've been using up the buckets of samples and minis and freebies I have, not splurging on every sparkly new thing I see.

As I was shopping for the sale (my first order since the fall sale I think!) I was getting increasingly irritated by the number of items they no longer carry, or that are currently out of stock. Ended up buying only three things, cashing in a measly 100 points of rewards, and it was a stretch to pick even one free sample. Then I went over to Clinique's site and loaded up on the items Sephora didn't have, and got 15% off in the process (first order bonus), so nearly even anyway.

I also buy direct from Charlotte Tilbury's site. I've mentioned this before I'm sure - prices are the same as Sephora or department stores, but there are a lot of online exclusives and promotions too. Shipping is always free, you get some good samples at times, it's delivered within days (I'm in a big city) and the packaging is gorgeous, like opening a Christmas present

 

[Aceon6]

I’m going to find out today if 18 month old Tan-Luxe Butter self tanner still works. I never wore shorts or a skirt in public last summer and never made it to the beach, so no need. If I turn a funny color, I’ll let you know.

 

[skategal]

I’m going to find out today if 18 month old Tan-Luxe Butter self tanner still works. I never wore shorts or a skirt in public last summer and never made it to the beach, so no need. If I turn a funny color, I’ll let you know.

Good luck!

I have 12 month old self tanner here as well and I was wondering if I should try it or toss it.

 

[Aceon6]

Good luck!

I have 12 month old self tanner here as well and I was wondering if I should try it or toss it.

So far, so good. It smells normal and at hour 6 I’m starting to show some color. I was hoping as I hated the thought of tossing $35.

 

[MacMadame]

I wish my now-discontinued Redkin 12 rough paste would last that long. Or even just a few years. The last unopened bottle I have of it is already going bad.

 

[Aceon6]

I’m going to find out today if 18 month old Tan-Luxe Butter self tanner still works. I never wore shorts or a skirt in public last summer and never made it to the beach, so no need. If I turn a funny color, I’ll let you know.

It’s fine. Other than an uneven application on one foot, I’m happy with the result and did not turn into a pumpkin.

Disclaimer: I typically do not have skin reactions, so I don’t have to worry too much about lotions and such. YMMV.

 

[Aceon6]

Hmmm. So I attempted full face makeup in anticipation of Massachusetts lifting mask restrictions this Saturday. Boy, am I out of practice! It took 3 tries to get the makeup sponge just the right level of damp. And I guessed wrong on the shade of blush. I’d rather not talk about lips!