Thursday, April 30, 2015

My Sephora VIB Sale Haul- Spring 2015


Hello my beautiful dolls!

Last week, I visited Sephora for their annual VIB sale. This normally occurs twice a year, first in the spring with 10-15% off (15% for VIB and VIB Rouge), and 20% in the Fall/Winter (which normally is in November). This is a great opportunity to stock up on a variety of your favorite brands, and on products that normally would never go on sale.

Let me tell you, I'm just recovering from the damage that I did at IMATS NYC, and currently in the process of saving towards the Makeup Show. I knew I really didn't need anymore makeup, but get real?! I am a makeup addict who can never have enough makeup. I didn't want to miss out on the VIB sale, so I went to my local Sephora and picked up a few things that I've been wanting for a while.

Here's a list of the items I purchased during the sale (it wasn't much but I'm happy with what I bought):

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder 0.33 oz. ($22.50, BUY HERE)

I've seen quite a few YouTubers, including Nicole Guerriero and Carli Bybel, use this powder to set their under-eye concealer, and also to brighten it as well. And I liked how the powder gave them that highlight they wanted to achieve. I've been on the hunt for a new translucent powder to set my foundation, on top of using my favorite MAC MSF. And, I have been using this also to set my under-eye concealer before I apply my Sacha Cosmetics Buttercup powder for highlighting. I like how the powder doesn't give off a cakey look, the finish is quite flawless. Two thumbs up.

beautyblender the original beautyblender ($19.95, BUY HERE)

I already own a beautyblender, which I would tell anyone that is a true makeup addict that this is something they need in their collection. If you can get more than one, that's even better. I've used so many dupes, but once I got my hands on the real deal, I knew I didn't want to use no other. I already had the black pro blender, so I ended up picking up the original pink one. I can use one for when I highlight, and the other for when I'm doing my contouring.

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Amande ($29.00, BUY HERE)

This concealer has been everybody's go-to on YouTube and Instagram, to achieve that one of a kind under-eye highlight. It's suppose to be as good as the MAC Pro Longwear Concealer. I actually was going to wait to buy this at the NYC Makeup Show, since NARS is one of the vendors, and I would be getting 30% off since I own a NARS Pro Card. But, I had to have it right then. I too wanted this for that under-eye highlight, but I felt like it wasn't giving me that highlight I was going for. However, it was amazing for concealing those minor dark circles I have going. I would use this first, before I would apply my favorite LA Girl Pro Conceal in Cool Tan for my highlight.

Sephora Collection Pro Airbrush Concealer Brush #57 ($24.00, BUY HERE)

I purchased this brush to go along with the NARS concealer I had just bought. One of the Sephora artists was swatching the concealer on me, and she was using this brush to apply the product on the places I want to achieve that highlight I was going for. She then explained to me about the quality of the brush, and how it was good for doing that flawless concealer look. Hey, I can never own too many brushes, so I had to get it.

tarte Maracuja Oil 0.5 oz. ($15.00, BUY HERE)

I was on the hunt for an oil that I could use during my nightly skincare routine. And I heard a lot of good reviews about this particular oil. I ended up getting the smaller size because I knew it wouldn't take so much product to use on my face, and I was only using this at night before I went to bed. If I end up liking this, I will purchase a bigger size. But, I know with the size I bought, it's going to last me a while.

Evian Mineral Water Spray Duo To Go ($15.00, BUY HERE)

I got the duo because I wanted to have one for myself, and the other one I would put in my freelance kit for my clients. This is great for hydrating the skin, setting your makeup (before and after), or even a quick pick-me-up throughout the day, wherever you may be. A great item to have in your makeup bag for the upcoming hot summer days.

Sephora Favorites Spritz Of Glam Perfume Sampler ($24.00, no longer available on their site)

Yes, I know I could have bought one bottle of perfume, but lately I've been into trying samples. I use a different one everyday; plus it gives me an opportunity to see what I want to put on my wishlist, and purchase in the future. In this box, you receive seven samples of the most sought-after fragrances. Also included in this box is a scent certificate that you can redeem at your local Sephora for a full-size rollerball of your favorite scent. (my current favs are Chloe, Acqua di Gioa, and Flowerbomb)

Beauty Insider Points: 100 Point Perk: Dior Diorshow Maximizer Lash Plumping Serum

Everytime I get up to the register to purchase my items, I'm always looking to see what I would like to redeem my points for. Normally, I like my points to add up, but I saw the Dior Lash Serum, and I said to myself, you need a serum to put on your lashes before applying your mascara. So, I decided to get this. My only wish: they had the Diorshow Mascara to go with it. It's one of my fav mascaras.

Along with the Dior Lash Serum, they gave me the Sephora VIB Clutch that was only for VIB and VIB Rouge members.

And, that was my Sephora VIB Sale haul. Like I said before, not much, but I got what I wanted. But, I want to know what my dolls got at the sale. Let me know in the comments below.

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