July Sephora Haul!

Sephora recently had some nice promo codes plus exciting deals in the sale section, so I hauled the following:

L to R: Urban Decay After Dark Travel Pencil Set, Tarte Amazon Double-ended Lipstick and Lip Creme in Neutral Peach and Rosy Mauve, Sephora Smoothing Body Scrub in Coconut, Bite Beauty Luminous Creme Lipstick Duo in Fig/Date, and Tarte Magical Moments Deluxe Best Sellers Essential Set

I was so excited to have a second chance at picking up the Tarte Black Friday set that I set my shopping cart up immediately! I've tried Sephora's body scrubs in the past (I had the Mango scent previously), that I had to snatch this up while it was on-sale! The Tarte double-ended lipsticks were on-sale as well with the 2 for $24, I couldn't pass up that deal (they sell for $29 each on Tarte's own website). I've been interested in trying Bite's lipstick formula, having read so many rave reviews, for $12 I figured now was the time to pick it up. And the Urban Decay set I probably didn't need (since I have like 100 eye liners already), but I wanted to hit the free shipping minimum, and I don't have Voodoo or Corrupt, and love the UD formula.

A closer look at the Tarte double-ended lipsticks and UD pencils:

Lipsticks L to R: Neutral Peach, Rosy Mauve
Pencils Top to Bottom: Zero, Voodoo, Corrupt

I've tested out the lipstick side of these and have been impressed. They're creamy and non-drying, with a nice vanilla scent to them! Given my eye liner overload, I've yet to try these out, but I'm sure I'll like them!

A closer look at Bite's double-ended lipstick:

L to R: Fig, Date

Loving the formula of this, super creamy and non-drying! And the colours aren't as dark as they seem here, which is good for a fair skinned girl like me!

A closer look at the Tarte set:

L to R: Amazonian Clay Blush in Magic, Lipsurgence Lip gloss in Magic, Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara

I like the formula of all three products here having tried them out in the past. The blush is a nice peachy-pink colour, and the lip gloss is light pink with shimmer to it!

I used the promo code JETSET and picked the following three deluxe sized samples:

L to R: Fresh Sugar Lip Polish, Dolce & Gabbana Passion Eyes Mascara, Buxom Full-On Lip Polish in Sophia

I haven't had a chance to try out the mascara or lip gloss, but I've used the Fresh Lip Polish in the past and this deluxe sample will last me a long time!

For my 3 free normal samples I picked:

L to R: Dolce & Gabbana Intenso (didn't choose this, extra sample thrown in), Laura Mercier Foundation Primer in Radiance, Philosophy Live Joyously, and Dior Diorshow Mascara

Super excited to have so many new goodies to play with!

Have you hauled anything recently? Share!

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Sephora Haul

Make up addicts will know that Sephora recently had a 15% sale for Beauty Insiders, VIB, and VIB Rouge Members. Not one to pass up a sale, here's what I hauled!

Top row L to R: Omorovicza Queen of Hungary Mist, Hourglass Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation Mattifying Oil Free, Ole Henriksen Nurture Me Cleansing Cloths: Makeup Removing

Middle row L to R: Kat Von D Lock It Foundation, Sephora Collection Colorful Blush in Raspberry Sheen, Sephora Favourites Lash Stash To Go, Sephora Favourites Time to Prime

Bottom row L to R: Sephora Collection Glossy Gloss in Night Out, Sephora Collection Rouge Infusion Lip Stain in Red Essence, Sephora Collection Glossy Gloss in Berry Shake

This Sephora Collection Set is called the Berry Lip & Cheek Kit, and I thought it was a steal at $20! I have at least 2 other Sephora Collection blushes, and am always looking to expand my blush collection, I also have a Glossy Gloss from one of the lip kits and found it quite good, so I'm happy to have 3 new deeper lip colours!

Lash Stash To Go Top to Bottom: Josie Maran Argan Black Oil Mascara, Lancome Hypnose Drama Mascara, Tarte Lights, Camera, Flashes Mascara, Blinc Amplified Mascara, Too Face Better Than Sex Mascara

I love these mascara sets as you get 3 samples (which last me anywhere from 2-3 months) and a voucher for a free full-size mascara of your choice! Before purchasing this I already knew I liked the Lancome and the Tarte, so it's just a bonus to try out new mascaras! I will say the first one I've tried is the Too Faced, and I'm a bit disappointed, the volume and length wasn't the best I've seen on my lashes and by 5 pm I had raccoon eyes. Mind you the day I tested this was a long and exhausting day, so I will give it another shot!

Time to Prime L to R: Formula X Prime Base Coat, Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer, Smashbox 24 Hour Photo Finish Shadow Primer, Urban Decay Subversion Lash Primer, Bite Beauty Line & Define Primer, Living Proof Prime Style Extender

I was sold on the variety in this collection, a nail base (which I can always use more of!), a face primer, an eye shadow primer, a mascara primer, a lip primer, and a hair product! I'm particularly interested in trying out Hourglass (which I hear great things about), Bite (as anything that makes my lips look better I'm down with), and Urban Decay (who doesn't love a good lash primer?)

So that's what I picked up, I'm happy with the variety and having more new goodies to play around with!

Did you pick up anything from Sephora during their recent sale? If so what?

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20% Off Sephora Haul

Another Sephora haul! This haul took so long to ship that Sephora credited me 250 points (just enough to keep me happy), this is what I picked up in early November when Sephora was running it's annual 20% off event

L to R: Tocca The Naughty List Rollerball Set, Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Cosmetics Color Pencil in Anti-Feathered, Josie Maran Infinity Lip and Cheek Creamy Oil Duo, nails inc. Autumn Winter Collection

I was definitely intrigued to try 3 different scents from a new-to-me brand! The scent descriptions for the Naughty List appealed to me more, being described as more sweet and vanilla than floral. Upon first sniff they're a bit muskier than I'd like, but they just might grow on me!
I love the idea of cream cheek colours and enjoy using Josie Maran's Coconut Gelee formula, so I figured I'd pick up this mini set as well (they're tiny!).
Of course I can never say no to nail polish, and was intrigued by the bright blue and deep burgundy-ish purple in this nails inc. set.
The final item added to my cart was this clear lip liner from OCC, as I've been eyeing clear lip pencils for a while to keep my lipsticks from sliding all around my mouth, and I bit the bullet and decided to start with a good brand whose lip products I've reasonably enjoyed.

Here's a closer look at the products outside of their packaging:

L to R: Cleopatra, Margaux, Colette, Everlasting Honey, Timeless Coral, Regent Street, Old Bond Street, St. Martin's Lane, George Street, Oxford Street, and Kensington Place

Here are the freebies I got:

L to R: Origins GinZing Energy-Booster Moisturizer, Urban Decay Urban Obsessions Set, Becca Ever-Matte Poreless Priming Perfector, Formula X A+, Pharrell Williams GIRL

Here's a closer look at the Urban Obsessions Set:

L to R: Skimp, Bust, Guilt, Oil Slick, bottom is Zero

Overall I think I got good value for my money here! And I'm loving the Urban Decay set!

What did you pick up during this sale?

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Sephora Sale Haul

This is a bit delayed (partially Sephora's fault for taking 2 weeks to ship me my order), but here's what I picked up recently from Sephora's sale section!

L to R: butter London British Spice Set, Tarte Eye Opening Eyeliner Set, Formula X Hyped, Urban Decay Anarchy Face Case

Here's a closer look at the items:

Urban Decay Anarchy Face Case

Top to Bottom: Super-Saturated High Gloss Lip Colour in Scandal, Eyeshadows, 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil in Perversion

Eyeshadows L to R: Redemption, Fray, Vaporize, Provocateur, Revolt

L to R: Fetish, Quickie, Craze

Nail Polish

L to R: Tramp Stamp, The 444, Hyped

Eyeliner Set

L to R: Golden Plum, Hunter Green, Chocolate, Navy, Antique Gold, Black, Bronze, Jungle Green, Charcoal, Plum, Nude

Samples

L to R: Make Up Forever Mist & Fix, Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme, Dermadoctor KP Duty Dermatologist Exfoliating Scrub, DKNY My NY, bareMinerals Best in Show set

Closer look at the bareMinerals Set

L to R: Blush in Beauty, Marvelous Moxie Lipstick in Speak Your Mind, READY Eyeshadow 2.0 in TheTop Shelf

What did you buy during the 20% off sale?

May Sephora Haul!

I was tempted by Sephora again.... what can I say make-up sets really appeal to me!

Back row L to R: Sephora Favourites Meet Your Match, Urban Decay Ocho Loco 2
Front row L to R: Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Face Polish (x2), Urban Decay Naked Skin Beauty Balm, Murad Clarifying Wipes for Blemish Prone Skin, Desigual Sex

Let's start with the samples! For some reason the past 2 orders Sephora has added 2 additional samples to my order, and I'm not complaining!

Samples: Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Face Polish (x2), Urban Decay Naked Skin Beauty Balm, Murad Clarifying Wipes for Blemish Prone Skin, Desigual Sex

Now for all the pretty eyeliner! Here's what was included in Urban Decay Ocho Loco 2 Set:

Back to Front: Tornado, Ultraviolet, Mars, Deep End, Perversion, Crave, Twice Baked, Roach, Grindhouse Double-Barrel Pencil Sharpener

Same order as the pic above, here are my thoughts on the colours:
Tornado: dark aubergine
Ultraviolet: ultrasaturated blue
Mars: deep forest green
Deep End: bright aquamarine
Perversion: matte black
Crave: brown-black
Twice Baked: burnished gold
Roach: copper

A better look at the Meet Your Match Set

Here's what's inside:

L to R: Sephora X Invincible, Hourglass Child, Deborah Lippman Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Tarte Lipsurgence in Elite, Nails Inc. Devonshire Row, Bite Strangefruit

I was definitely please with this purchase, 3 of my favourite things in one! Eyeliner, nail polish, and lippies!

Have you bought anything recently?

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December 28 Haul

Back row L to R: Sephora Favorites Glitz and Glam, Tinsel Twinkle Perfection Sample Bag, Algenist Pore Corrector Anti-Aging Primer
Front row L to R: Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment, Bond No. 9 I Love New York for All, Nails Inc. The After Party, and Boscia One Step Wonders

I'll start with the Sephora Favorites Glitz and Glam set, since it was the main reason for the purchase.

Lancôme Hypnose Star Mascara - always a favourite and wanted a backup
Too Faced 3-Way Lashlining Tool - definitely intriguing, and will let you know how it fares once I start using it

Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadow in Space Cowboy - I was intrigued to try more UD eyeshadow, and thought this shade looked suitable for work.

Josie Maran Coconut Watercolor Cheek Gelee in Pink Escape - Since I've begun my foray into blush, I've been intrigued by cream or gel blush so I thought I'd give this a go. I love the shade, perfect for my pale skin tone and it's quite easy to blend so that you don't end up looking like a clown. Glad I picked this up!

Sephora False Eyelashes in Celebrity - I did end up gifting these, but I love how natural they look!

Stila Stay All Day 10-in-1 HD Illuminating Beauty Balm - I love BB creams, and will let you know how this offering from Stila works out!

NARS Larger Than Life Lipgloss in Gold Digger - Can't wait to try this out, such a pretty shimmery nude colour!

Nails Inc. Kensington Caviar Gel Effect Plumping Top Coat - You can never have too many top coats!

Nails Inc. The After Party includes: Disco Lane, Covent Garden Market, and Soho Street
I've been quite impressed with the Nails Inc. polish I've tried so far and this was $7 for 3 full size nail polish!

Bosica One Step Wonders includes: Luminizing Black Mask, Tsubaki Beauty Oil, and Bright White Mask
I redeemed 500 points for this set, and am glad I did! I'm really enjoying the beauty oil which isn't too oily that you can use both day and night!

Tinsel Twinkle Perfection back row L to R: Philosophy Living Grace, Sephora Age Defy Moisture Cream, Murad Blackhead and Pore Clearing Duo, Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Opal, Living Proof Prime Style Extender

Tinsel Twinkle Perfection front row L to R: Lancôme Hypnose Star Mascara, Smashbox Camera Ready CC Cream

Wow. Soo many pictures! More big hauls to come!

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December 12 Haul!

Back row L to R: Holly Jolly Nourishment Sample Bag, Sephora Collection Rose Gold Mineral Brush Set
Front row L to R: Sephora Collection Instant Radiance Foundation in Ivory, Tarte Thoughtful Treasures Bestseller Kit

My main reason for the purchase: the Tarte Thoughtful Treasures Bestseller Kit which includes Tarte Pur Maracuja Oil (which I already have a sample of and really enjoy), Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Thankful, and Tarte LipSurgence Skintuitive Lip Tint in Energy.
I love the LipSurgence products so wanted to test out this unique colour that changes colour based on your skin chemistry and body heat, and I've heard so many great things about Tarte blush so I knew I couldn't pass up this kit!

Sephora Instant Radiance Foundation in Ivory, this was on sale for $11 so I figured why not try it out.  I've yet to open it since I'm trying to finish up other face products first.

My brush kit case: isn't it pretty?

The contents L to R: Stippling brush, powder brush, eye shadow brush, smudge brush, eye liner brush.
These are all super soft, I'm definitely impressed with the quality!

Holly Jolly Nourishment Sample Bag L to R: Living Proof Nourishing Style Cream, Fresh Sugar Lip Balm in Petal, Origins Plantscription Anti-aging cream, Urban Decay Vitamin-infused Complexion Prep Spray, Too Faced Tinted Beauty Balm, Peter Thomas Roth Oilless Oil, Clean Perfume, Buxom Lash Mascara

So many new items to try! I'm definitely excited and will let you know my thoughts!

Free samples: Prada Candy, Korres Greek Yoghurt Advanced Nourishing Sleeping Facial, Perricone MD Photo Plasma

Great haul right! In the holiday spirit I have quite a few more goodies to show you in the coming weeks!

Have you bought anything lately?

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December 1, 2013 Haul!

 

A few weeks back I did a one-day shopping trip in the States with a friend, these are the goodies I came back with!

L to R front row: Nails Inc. Topping Lane, Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Maya, Sephora Collection False Eyelashes in Paparazzi

L to R back row: Butter London Backstage Basics, Urban Decay Book of Shadows IV, Wet N' Wild Mini Fast Dry Nail Collection 

 

 

This is Nails Inc. special effects nail polish in Topping Lane, isn't it adorable! Found this is the clearance section of a local Shoppers Drugmart for $5, not bad considering Sephora sells this brand for $11.50 a bottle!

Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Maya, I have a mini of Trooper (the black shade), and it helped me overcome my fear of liquid eyeliners, so when I found Maya (chocolate brown) for sale for $4.99 at Sephora in JCP I snatched it up immediately! I love this eyeliner, I was slightly worried that it would be dried up since it was in the clearance section, but it isn't! Gorgeous chocolate brown shade perfect for a more work appropriate cat eye!

Sephora Collection False Eyelashes in Paparazzi, were also kicking around the clearance section of Sephora in JCP for $2.99! I couldn't resist, even though I've yet to wear them. I'll have to figure out more places to go to get some use out of these!

Butter London Backstage Basics set includes L to R: Hardwear PD Quick Dry Topcoat, Nail Foundation Flawless Basecoat, Powder Room Lacquer Remover, Rosie Lee, and a nail file.

I'd been humming and hawing on this set for a while, the Canadian price always seems too high, so when I was browsing a Macy's and I was told there were only 2 more of this set left, I grabbed it and proceeded to figure out which polish I'd add.  Rosie Lee has been on my list for a while, and I don't have other rose gold type polishes so that's what I went with!

Wet N' Wild Mini Fast Dry Nail Collection Includes: Everybody Loves Redmond, The Gold & the Beautiful, SaGreena the Teenage Witch, Saved by the Blue, Buffy the Violet Slayer, Silvivor, Party of Five Glitters, and Clear Coat

This was $9.99 at Wegman's and since Wet N' Wild are scarce here in Canada I picked it up.  My experience so far is quite positive, as the colours I've tried have been fast-drying and pretty long-wearing! This set would be a great gift for a nail polish lover or a teenager just getting into makeup!

Finally from Ulta I picked up the new Urban Decay Book of Shadows IV, isn't it gorgeous?

It includes 16 eye shadows, liquid eyeliner in black, a deluxe size mascara, a deluxe size primer potion, and a mini-speaker key chain.

I'm loving the eye shadows here and finally understand why everyone raves about the quality and creaminess of these shadows! I also like that this is a more neutral palette, since I don't find myself using bright colours too often for eye shadow.

What have you picked up lately?

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