Resolution LOW-BUY 2018

VAL4M

Well-known member
Low Buy Check-In ~ January 2018

Happy February 2nd! Happy National Wear Red Day! Happy 6 More Weeks of Winter/aka Groundhog Day! (Thanks a lot Puxatony Phil!)

Purchases:
Ulta litre sale – (1) Nexxus Humectress Conditioner. I have long, fine, wavy/curly hair. I find it best that I only wash once a week and co-wash once a week. I still have almost 1/3 of my Nexxus Therappe Shampoo litre left from last year’s stock up sale.

CeraVe Skin Renewing Cream Serum (2) and Eye Cream (1) –This was a great deal I could not pass up. I had $10 in coupons and both items were on sale at my market. Being on budget, I thought it smart to stock up now. This should get me through to mid-Spring. I have long liked the face serum, but stopped using it in favor of the Ordinary Buffet. I am not sure the Buffet was really doing anything for me and it is always OOS. The CeraVe is a bit creamier, emollient and over all I just like it better for my morning regimen.

Eternity EDP 3.4 oz bottle from eBay.
@VAL4M ~ I did visit fragrancenet and you are right: good pricing but having to pay for shipping :thumbsdown:. I ended purchasing from an individual seller on eBay. What I do is buy from an individual and not a “store” to be sure I am buying an authentic bottle. ;)

Revlon Gold Series Diamond Nail File – A handy nail tool on clearance.

Total spent for January = $67.72 - 30% of amount spent in January 2017. :thumbsup:

Gave Away /Disposed Of/Used UP:

Gave away: Nothing this month. Oh, wait…I had a bath set gift. I am kind of particular about my bath & lotion products…due to the ph of my skin, things can turn “sour” and stinky, so I use very basic, unscented products. I passed it on to one of student workers. :)

Disposed of:
L’oreal Lash Paradise Mascara
– Time to replace. Already had a back-up tube. I washed the spoolie from the old tube to comb out lashes. It’s a thick formula and I hate clumpy lashes!

Paula’s Choice Salicylic Acid
– Old bottle with about a 1/3 left, time to toss it. I have been using my P50 1970 Lotion and Ordinary Glycolic Acid Toner. I may add the Ordinary 2% Salicylic Acid into rotation. I am still figuring out which direct acids work best.

NYX Liquid Liner; Smashbox Limitless Liner


Living Proof Frizz Styling Spray – Mostly empty, didn’t reach for it.

Used Up:
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Cleanser – Opened back-up tube; Will need to replenish.

CeraVe Skin Renewing Cream Serum (mentioned above) – Replenished.

the Ordinary Glycolic Acid – Opened back-up; Will need to replenish.

Will Dispose Of:The usual round of mascaras.

On The Horizon:
Nothing makeup wise!
~ Meaning I am
#shoppingthestash2018 or #shoppingmystash2018 and quite happy doing it. There is nothing pressing, that cannot wait until the spring VIB sale and/or Ulta coupons.

Hair Styling – OGX Coconut Milk Anti-Breakage Serum; OGX Coconut Curls Frizz Defying Curl Styling Milk ~ I really like this brand and the drugstore price point. I can usually get it BOGO 50% and if I purchase at Ulta I can use an additional coupon.Skincare replenishment ~ I noted products above, but I have time to order single backups. With the Ordinary, I like to do one order that covers all that I need and I order directly from them versus an alternate retailer.

Non-beauty/Fitness ~ So, I know
@VAL4M is a runner. @elegant-one both runs & bikes…I wonder if she is a tri-athlete at heart? To quote @veronikawithak :) “…This year I need to work on skincare - from the inside out! I'm talking actually drinking enough water, eating more fruits and vegetables, and exercising!...Lesson: Beauty comes from the inside out! Take better care of my body rather than relying on skincare and cosmetics so much.”

Me...I am a natural bodybuilder, semi-retired, competitive…but I still do cardio/metcon & weight train seriously and consistently. I may compete again this coming September, but I don’t want to put too much energy into talking about it yet…I don’t want to psych myself out of the possibility. ;)

~ Any who, my last pair of Bluetooth wireless headphones just died and I need a new pair…music and training go hand and hand for me! I love moving it to some kind of upbeat music!

I am also due to replace my gym bag. I carry all my training gear in (e.g. belt, gloves, straps, water bottle, training journal, iPod & headphones…) with me while in the gym. It will probably be a Kipling bag. I love how lightweight their bags are as well as styling, details and how they stand up to wear & tear.

New Category! ;)Favorites of the Month :heart::
Stila Shimmer & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow in Jezebel with with Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow in Retro Rose Gold layered over it. I find if I apply a thin layer of the glitter formula over the cream (as if it’s a primer) I do not need to use glitter glue. Plus I am loving everything rose gold right now!

Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in shade Backseat in combination with Fenty Starlit Hyper-Glitz Lipstick in Supermoon . If I am feeling extra I add a little Fenty Cosmic Gloss in Spacesuit on top.

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask – This replaced the Bite Agave Lip Mask. I had a serious bout of super dry and chapped lips come November (season change for sure) and the Bite could not resolve it. The Laneige did!

Random Blah Blah:“The force is strong with the clearance…”
View attachment 63096
However, I am stronger! :p Solidly resisting the clearance areas, in retail stores and online! LOL! It's kind of awesome, how we can change our desires by changing our mindset. Now that I have a plan, set a budget and put it out there, somehow it is easier to stick with it.

Wishing you all a great weekend! x0x0x0x



Perfume: Fragrancenet always have code floating around for free shipping so next time search and see if you can find something, also every long weekend / special occasion they offer free shipping within the US for a minimum of 50$ purchase etc. ;)

Fitness: I've been injured most of last year and that hasn't stop me of running, (I should of but didn't) I just ran less. But this last couple of weeks I've been feeling less and less pain. It has been a long time since I felt joy while running and having found that feeling again is a huge weight off my shoulders! I'm so happy to feel my running high again! I know it is a huge "sacrifice" to trained for something as specific as a bodybuilding competition or marathon but so worth it once completed.... if you go back to competition I want your before and after picture!!! :D
 

shellygrrl

Moderator
Staff member
January...

Bought a full-size tube of Clinique High Impact mascara, along with NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Chantilly. (I'm thinking I may end up getting a mini-tube of Vanilla to mix with it.) With that I set aside my old MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer for Back 2 MAC, and I tossed my very old Benefit Hoola bronzer and my MAC Blush pan in Taupe. I also said goodbye to one of my brushes: Louise Young LY38. Loved it when I first got it years ago; however, I think I prefer the other brushes I have now. (The ferrule was also loose and, due to my rubbish archiving of it, it changed shape a bit.)
 

LadyBug13

Well-known member
January check-in

[FONT=&quot]Purchased: $92.30[/FONT]

  • Aveeno Daily Moisturizer
  • MAC 217S Blending Brush
  • MAC 224S Tapered Blending Brush
  • MAC 239 Eye Shader Brush
[FONT=&quot]Used Up:[/FONT]

  • BECCA First Light Priming Filter (Sephora point perk)
  • Fresh Seaberry Nourishing Hand Cream
  • Fresh Umbrian Clay Purifying Mask (travel size)
  • MAC Brow Pencil- Spiked
  • MAC Prep+Prime Natural Radiance Yellow (sample)
  • MAC Upward Lash Mascara - Upward Black
  • Ole Henriksen Find Your Balance Oil Control Cleanser (Sephora point perk)
  • Ole Henriksen Invigorating Night Transformation Gel (deluxe sample)
  • Ole Henriksen Pore-Balance Facial Sauna Scrub (deluxe sample)
  • Ole Henriksen The Clean Truth Foaming Cleanser (deluxe sample)
  • Ole Henriksen Transforming Almond Facial Polish (deluxe sample)
  • Ole Henriksen Transforming Walnut Scrub (deluxe sample)
  • Ole Henriksen Truth Serum (mini)
[FONT=&quot]Decluttered:[/FONT]

  • ELF Angled Foundation Brush
  • MAC eyeshadows
    • Club
    • Greensmoke
    • Rice Paper
  • MAC lipstick- Taupe (gave to sister)
  • Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask (travel size)
  • Real Techniques Buffing Brush
  • Sonia Kashuk Pointed Blending Brush
  • Urban Decay eyeshadows
    • Loaded
    • Rockstar
  • Urban Decay Electric Palette (depotted Urban and Thrash to keep)
  • Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette
 

VAL4M

Well-known member
January check-in

Purchased: $92.30

  • Aveeno Daily Moisturizer
  • MAC 217S Blending Brush
  • MAC 224S Tapered Blending Brush
  • MAC 239 Eye Shader Brush
Used Up:

  • BECCA First Light Priming Filter (Sephora point perk)
  • Fresh Seaberry Nourishing Hand Cream
  • Fresh Umbrian Clay Purifying Mask (travel size)
  • MAC Brow Pencil- Spiked
  • MAC Prep+Prime Natural Radiance Yellow (sample)
  • MAC Upward Lash Mascara - Upward Black
  • Ole Henriksen Find Your Balance Oil Control Cleanser (Sephora point perk)
  • Ole Henriksen Invigorating Night Transformation Gel (deluxe sample)
  • Ole Henriksen Pore-Balance Facial Sauna Scrub (deluxe sample)
  • Ole Henriksen The Clean Truth Foaming Cleanser (deluxe sample)
  • Ole Henriksen Transforming Almond Facial Polish (deluxe sample)
  • Ole Henriksen Transforming Walnut Scrub (deluxe sample)
  • Ole Henriksen Truth Serum (mini)
Decluttered:

  • ELF Angled Foundation Brush
  • MAC eyeshadows
    • Club
    • Greensmoke
    • Rice Paper
  • MAC lipstick- Taupe (gave to sister)
  • Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask (travel size)
  • Real Techniques Buffing Brush
  • Sonia Kashuk Pointed Blending Brush
  • Urban Decay eyeshadows
    • Loaded
    • Rockstar
  • Urban Decay Electric Palette (depotted Urban and Thrash to keep)
  • Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette
I love Ole Henriksen products i had the walnut scrub and then tried the facial sauna scrub and went on to purchased that one! I also like the Balance oil control cleanser. I really do think his green line (for problem skin) help my adult acne. Anything you like and would recommend from what you tried?
 

lenchen

Well-known member
Low Buy Check-In ~ January 2018


Purchases:


Whamisa facial oil- I was considering that high end Vinter’s daughter after trying the samples, but this will do just fine!

ORLY Polishes- Buy one get one 50% Sallys in the colours liquid Vynil, a lovely crème black, coffee break, window shopping a bright pink, and plum noir, a dupe to Chanel’s vamp, Vintage, a seafoam green, Red flare, a blue red, and Haute red, a bright neutral red.


Total spent for January = $65.00
Gave Away /Disposed Of/Used UP:

Gave away: MAC eye brushes 275, 279, 224, 209, 211 MAC Lip brushes 306, 311,Sigma f80, It cosmetics no.6 foundation brush, sheet masks, NARS man ray blush, moisturizing lotion, NEST fragrances black tulip roller ball sample, and a NYX angled foundation brush, my remaining Zoya polishes.

Disposed of:

Nars blush in dolce Vita. I took it out to use in my project pan, to discover that it smells awful! I’m really sad about that.



Used Up:

SU:M rose cleansing balm loved this cleanser, unfortunately it may be discontinued, and the prices on ebay for this is insane!! So I ordered the Whamisa cleansing foam, hopefully the PH is good with this cleanser.

LANIEGE Lip mask in Berry- Love this stuff! I placed an order for one yesterday.

SU:M time setting serum- I opened up my back-up. And I am researching for another serum to replace this one

Will Dispose Of:

On The Horizon:

Nothing in terms of make-up-I’m loving my stash, I don’t really need anything at the moment

Beauty- Once my Phytospecific styling heat protector runs out, I need to pick up another at Ulta. I also need to order my relaxer kit for the year I relax my hair about 4 times a year, Aubrey organics protein shampoo and conditioner, my Hairveda styling pomades, and 3 bottles of head and shoulders co-wash for my weekly co-washes.

Fitness-
I walk about 5 miles per day. I want to work on walking more, and I’ve increased my fruit/veggie servings to 5 per day. It’s easy to do thanks to my Vitamix.

I’m enjoying my makeup stash. I’m loving the Natasha Denona Holiday palettes(hand me down from my best friend), the formula is fantastic! I'm also enjoying using my makeup Geek highlighters. My face of the day most of January have been MUFE water blend foundation, NARS blush in Cactus flower, VISEART eyeshadow palette in Warm Neutral Natasha Denonna eyeshadow Palettes Joya and Areis, Red Apple mascara, Marc Jacobs eyeliner in black, and MAC lipstick in pillow talk, and jubilee. CoverFX setting powder in deep, Makeupgeek highlighter in Ablaze, and ABH brow gel.

 
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lenchen

Well-known member
Perfume: Fragrancenet always have code floating around for free shipping so next time search and see if you can find something, also every long weekend / special occasion they offer free shipping within the US for a minimum of 50$ purchase etc. ;)

Fitness: I've been injured most of last year and that hasn't stop me of running, (I should of but didn't) I just ran less. But this last couple of weeks I've been feeling less and less pain. It has been a long time since I felt joy while running and having found that feeling again is a huge weight off my shoulders! I'm so happy to feel my running high again! I know it is a huge "sacrifice" to trained for something as specific as a bodybuilding competition or marathon but so worth it once completed.... if you go back to competition I want your before and after picture!!! :D

agree me too! I'd love to see a before/after pic! VAL4M, That's great to hear you are enjoying running again.
 

lenchen

Well-known member
January check-in

Purchased: $92.30

  • Aveeno Daily Moisturizer
  • MAC 217S Blending Brush
  • MAC 224S Tapered Blending Brush
  • MAC 239 Eye Shader Brush
Used Up:

  • BECCA First Light Priming Filter (Sephora point perk)
  • Fresh Seaberry Nourishing Hand Cream
  • Fresh Umbrian Clay Purifying Mask (travel size)
  • MAC Brow Pencil- Spiked
  • MAC Prep+Prime Natural Radiance Yellow (sample)
  • MAC Upward Lash Mascara - Upward Black
  • Ole Henriksen Find Your Balance Oil Control Cleanser (Sephora point perk)
  • Ole Henriksen Invigorating Night Transformation Gel (deluxe sample)
  • Ole Henriksen Pore-Balance Facial Sauna Scrub (deluxe sample)
  • Ole Henriksen The Clean Truth Foaming Cleanser (deluxe sample)
  • Ole Henriksen Transforming Almond Facial Polish (deluxe sample)
  • Ole Henriksen Transforming Walnut Scrub (deluxe sample)
  • Ole Henriksen Truth Serum (mini)
Decluttered:

  • ELF Angled Foundation Brush
  • MAC eyeshadows
    • Club
    • Greensmoke
    • Rice Paper
  • MAC lipstick- Taupe (gave to sister)
  • Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask (travel size)
  • Real Techniques Buffing Brush
  • Sonia Kashuk Pointed Blending Brush
  • Urban Decay eyeshadows
    • Loaded
    • Rockstar
  • Urban Decay Electric Palette (depotted Urban and Thrash to keep)
  • Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette
Ladybug how are the new MAC brushes? do you like them?
 

lenchen

Well-known member
Low Buy Check-In ~ January 2018 :write:

Happy February 2nd! Happy National Wear Red Day! Happy 6 More Weeks of Winter/aka Groundhog Day! (Thanks a lot Puxatony Phil!)

Purchases:
Ulta litre sale – (1) Nexxus Humectress Conditioner. I have long, fine, wavy/curly hair. I find it best that I only wash once a week and co-wash once a week. I still have almost 1/3 of my Nexxus Therappe Shampoo litre left from last year’s stock up sale.

CeraVe Skin Renewing Cream Serum (2) and Eye Cream (1) –This was a great deal I could not pass up. I had $10 in coupons and both items were on sale at my market. Being on budget, I thought it smart to stock up now. This should get me through to mid-Spring. I have long liked the face serum, but stopped using it in favor of the Ordinary Buffet. I am not sure the Buffet was really doing anything for me and it is always OOS. The CeraVe is a bit creamier, emollient and over all I just like it better for my morning regimen.

Eternity EDP 3.4 oz bottle from eBay.
@VAL4M ~ I did visit fragrancenet and you are right: good pricing but having to pay for shipping :plthumbsdown:. I ended purchasing from an individual seller on eBay. What I do is buy from an individual and not a “store” to be sure I am buying an authentic bottle. ;)

Revlon Gold Series Diamond Nail File – A handy nail tool on clearance.

Total spent for January = $67.72 - 30% of amount spent in January 2017. :thumbsup:

Gave Away /Disposed Of/Used UP:

Gave away: Nothing this month. Oh, wait…I had a bath set gift. I am kind of particular about my bath & lotion products…due to the ph of my skin, things can turn “sour” and stinky, so I use very basic, unscented products. I passed it on to one of student workers. :)

Disposed of:
L’oreal Lash Paradise Mascara
– Time to replace. Already had a back-up tube. I washed the spoolie from the old tube to comb out lashes. It’s a thick formula and I hate clumpy lashes!

Paula’s Choice Salicylic Acid
– Old bottle with about a 1/3 left, time to toss it. I have been using my P50 1970 Lotion and Ordinary Glycolic Acid Toner. I may add the Ordinary 2% Salicylic Acid into rotation. I am still figuring out which direct acids work best.

NYX Liquid Liner; Smashbox Limitless Liner


Living Proof Frizz Styling Spray – Mostly empty, didn’t reach for it.

Used Up:
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Cleanser – Opened back-up tube; Will need to replenish.

CeraVe Skin Renewing Cream Serum (mentioned above) – Replenished.

the Ordinary Glycolic Acid – Opened back-up; Will need to replenish.

Will Dispose Of:The usual round of mascaras.

On The Horizon:
Nothing makeup wise!
~ Meaning I am
#shoppingthestash2018 or #shoppingmystash2018 and quite happy doing it. There is nothing pressing, that cannot wait until the spring VIB sale and/or Ulta coupons.

Hair Styling – OGX Coconut Milk Anti-Breakage Serum; OGX Coconut Curls Frizz Defying Curl Styling Milk ~ I really like this brand and the drugstore price point. I can usually get it BOGO 50% and if I purchase at Ulta I can use an additional coupon.Skincare replenishment ~ I noted products above, but I have time to order single backups. With the Ordinary, I like to do one order that covers all that I need and I order directly from them versus an alternate retailer.

Non-beauty/Fitness ~ So, I know
@VAL4M is a runner. @elegant-one both runs & bikes…I wonder if she is a tri-athlete at heart? To quote @veronikawithak :) “…This year I need to work on skincare - from the inside out! I'm talking actually drinking enough water, eating more fruits and vegetables, and exercising!...Lesson: Beauty comes from the inside out! Take better care of my body rather than relying on skincare and cosmetics so much.”

Me...I am a natural bodybuilder, semi-retired, competitive…but I still do cardio/metcon & weight train seriously and consistently. I may compete again this coming September, but I don’t want to put too much energy into talking about it yet…I don’t want to psych myself out of the possibility. :blah:

~ Any who, my last pair of Bluetooth wireless headphones just died and I need a new pair…music and training go hand and hand for me! I love moving it to some kind of upbeat music!

I am also due to replace my gym bag. I carry all my training gear in (e.g. belt, gloves, straps, water bottle, training journal, iPod & headphones…) with me while in the gym. It will probably be a Kipling bag. I love how lightweight their bags are as well as styling, details and how they stand up to wear & tear.

New Category! ;)Favorites of the Month :heart::
Stila Shimmer & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow in Jezebel with with Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow in Retro Rose Gold layered over it. I find if I apply a thin layer of the glitter formula over the cream (as if it’s a primer) I do not need to use glitter glue. Plus I am loving everything rose gold right now!

Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in shade Backseat in combination with Fenty Starlit Hyper-Glitz Lipstick in Supermoon . If I am feeling extra I add a little Fenty Cosmic Gloss in Spacesuit on top.

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask – This replaced the Bite Agave Lip Mask. I had a serious bout of super dry and chapped lips come November (season change for sure) and the Bite could not resolve it. The Laneige did!

Random Blah Blah:“The force is strong with the clearance…”
View attachment 63096
However, I am stronger! :p Solidly resisting the clearance areas, in retail stores and online! LOL! It's kind of awesome, how we can change our desires by changing our mindset. Now that I have a plan, set a budget and put it out there, somehow it is easier to stick with it.

Wishing you all a great weekend! x0x0x0x



Great job on resisting the clearance section! about the ordinary buffet, it's always sold out, how do you like it? I was considering this as a replacement once my current one is gone.
 

VAL4M

Well-known member
Makeup empties
again a lot of skin care and deluxe samples
- philosophy clear day ahead ( my 4 th and alread owned a back up)
- Philosophy incredible peel (use to really like this but i think i will wait before repurchasing)
- tata harper purifiying cleanser ( love this but cost a leg and an arm i have a back up)
- Loral bb cream redness correcter ( like this in the summer change super dark and yellow so it help darkened a too light foundation)
- Loreal facial oil i use this to clean my brushes)
- Ren cream cleanser ( for red skin also really like it)
- neutrogena cleanser ( ok)
- Chanel Aqua Vitalumiere ( ok for light coverage)
- Guerlain lingerie de peau ( ok but didn’t like it as much as there old Parure Foundation)
- Marcel Cc cream ( HG)
- Guerlain liquide eyeliner in Brun
- Tarte Mascara
- maybeline mascara
- Ole enrickson facial sauna scrub ( like it so much i purchase a full size)
- Darphin redness cream ( really like it but oh so expensive might buy Ren anti-redness cream instead)
- Anna Sui velvet lipstick ( love it but discontinued)
- Guerlain les voilettes loose powder
- Darphin purifiying balm mask (3rd jar already have a back up HG)
- Guerlain cream eye primer
- Rouge Bunny Rouge eyeliner
- 2 lipliners
- 2 eyeliner pencil
- Guerlain holiday LE powdet
- 1 sheet mask
-3 skin care sample

declutter
- Guerlain sheer bronzer hit pan, had some hard pan.
- 2 maybeline cream pot tatoo eyeshadow - bourgeois lipgloss ( hated the applicator)
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fur4elise

Well-known member
@shellygrrl @lenchen @LadyBug13 @VAL4M~ WooooHooo Ladies! Great job! I think we all came in well under $100 each for January!

@lenchen ~ I liked the Ordinary Buffet. For me it is a lightweight serum that absorbs quickly. Your question just made me realize I need to to an ingredient comparison...though I will be the first to confess, I will need a dictionary and the Beautypedia to decipher most of it. For some reason, I just got drawn back to the CeraVe serum...Right now I am combining both for my am routine. Perhaps after I finish the Buffet up and let me skin do it's thing for a period of time, I can determine whether or not it was contributing to my skin's happy state of being. ;)
 

lenchen

Well-known member
@shellygrrl @lenchen @LadyBug13 @VAL4M~ WooooHooo Ladies! Great job! I think we all came in well under $100 each for January!

@lenchen ~ I liked the Ordinary Buffet. For me it is a lightweight serum that absorbs quickly. Your question just made me realize I need to to an ingredient comparison...though I will be the first to confess, I will need a dictionary and the Beautypedia to decipher most of it. For some reason, I just got drawn back to the CeraVe serum...Right now I am combining both for my am routine. Perhaps after I finish the Buffet up and let me skin do it's thing for a period of time, I can determine whether or not it was contributing to my skin's happy state of being. ;)

Good idea, I've never tried anything from the brand, most people love the facial oils and for the skincare most say they don't really see much of a difference. I'd love to try the rosehip seed oil and see if I'd like it.
 

LadyBug13

Well-known member
I love Ole Henriksen products i had the walnut scrub and then tried the facial sauna scrub and went on to purchased that one! I also like the Balance oil control cleanser. I really do think his green line (for problem skin) help my adult acne. Anything you like and would recommend from what you tried?
[MENTION=79469]VAL4M[/MENTION]: I ended up buying some of the gift sets during the VIB sale. This is my first time testing out Ole Henriksen products, and so far I've enjoyed everything I've used. But what stood out in the items I've finished up are the walnut scrub, truth serum, facial sauna scrub, and invigorating night transformation gel. I love the scent of the walnut scrub but also loved the warming sensation of the sauna scrub. They both gave me the same results, but I'd buy a full size of the sauna scrub. I should be done with a few items from the pink line at the end of February and will be able to give a better recommendation on those (though I can say now that I love the Hygge HydraClay detox mask and Wonderfeel double cleanser.

Ladybug how are the new MAC brushes? do you like them?
[MENTION=57180]lenchen[/MENTION]: This is my first time using MAC brushes! (Outside of the ones I played around with when I visited my sister over the holidays). I've been using Real Techniques for several years, so I'm used to synthetic brushes and don't have the same complaints as some folks who have been using the original MAC brushes. So far, my eyeshadows go on nicely and the brushes are easy to use. I need to wash them to see how they stands up to that. From what I've been seeing/reading, the one that's been getting the most hate is the 217S. I tested mine out next to my sister's original 217, and the 217S performed the same as the original *shrugs*
 

VAL4M

Well-known member
When you realized you have a palette problem!!! And yes I DO blame Colourpop! Seriously some palette are missing because there are at work in my locker so it is 53 and plus and i didnt count my quads and quint and Duos Sh!t i did declutter my Naked 1 and 2 and a small lorac palette .... i think i have a lifetime of panning that palette ahead of me :(


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lipstickaddict

Well-known member
When you realized you have a palette problem!!! And yes I DO blame Colourpop! Seriously some palette are missing because there are at work in my locker so it is 53 and plus and i didnt count my quads and quint and Duos Sh!t i did declutter my Naked 1 and 2 and a small lorac palette .... i think i have a lifetime of panning that palette ahead of me :(


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Wow! That is a lot of palettes! It's like me with lipsticks! :doh::roflmao:
 

shellygrrl

Moderator
Staff member
No face last week because I wasn't feeling well. Had a little bit of a sore throat that evolved into a cold. A simple one for today with me on the mend...

* MUFE Step 1 - Smoothing Primer
* NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer - Chantilly (under eyes, across the nose, and to conceal some blemishes)
* Cinema Secrets Ultralucent Setting Powder - Colorless
* Bobbi Brown Downtown Cool Palette - Cool Brown (through the brows)
* surratt beauty Expressioniste Brow Pomade
* MAC Prep & Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
* MAC Paint Pot - Tailor Grey
* Clinique High Impact Mascara (top lashes)
* wet'n'wild megaplump Mascara (bottom lashes)
* MAC Blush - Next to Skin (contour)
* MAC Mattene - Personal Pick
* NARS Satin Lip Pencil - Lodhi

(I layered the two lip colours together, and it gave me a nice bright (but not too bright) warm pink.)
 

shellygrrl

Moderator
Staff member
FOTD...
* MUFE Step 1 - Smoothing Primer
* mix of MUFE Ultra HD - Y205 + wet'n'wild Photofocus Foundation - Porcelain
* NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer - Chantilly
* Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
* MAC Prep and Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Baby Face (to set eyeshadow primer)
* MAC Eyeshadow - Copperplate (lid)
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Sand Dollar (above crease/to buff out harsh lines)
* MAC Eyeshadow - Indian Ink (lashline -- haven't used this in quite a while, still really like this one! The one I have is pretty old by now; I may get a fresh one.)
* Clinique High Impact Mascara
* NARS Blush - Sex Fantasy
* MAC Lipstick - Blankety
 

shellygrrl

Moderator
Staff member
FOTD...
* wet'n'wild Photofocus Foundation - Porcelain
* NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer - Chantilly
* Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
* Cinema Secrets Ultralucent Setting Powder - Colorless
* Inglot AMC Brow Liner Gel - 18
* surratt beauty Expressioniste Brow Pomade
* MAC Prep & Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Baby Face (to set the primer)
* Bobbi Brown Downtown Cool Palette
--- Grey (crease)
--- Cool Grey (lid, lower lashline)
* Clinique High Impact Mascara (top lashes)
* wet'n'wild megaplump Mascara (bottom lashes)
* NARS Blush - Sex Appeal
* The Body Shop Honey Bronze Bronzing Powder - 02
* NARS Satin Lip Pencil - Rikugien
* NARS Velvet Lip Glide - Unlaced (dotted/dabbed on top)
 

veronikawithak

Well-known member
February Check-In

$130.52 perfume

Total in 2018: $342.20/$1,000 (average $171.10/month)

Planning to have a $0 month in March!
 

LadyBug13

Well-known member
February Check-In !

Purchased ($133.92)

  • BECCA Anti-Fatigue Under Eye Primer
  • BECCA First Light Priming Filter Face Primer (Sephora Point perk)
  • Ciaté London Wonderwand Intensely Volumising Mascara (Sephora Point perk)
  • Fenty Beauty Bomb Baby Mini Lip and Face Set (mini versions of the Fenty Beauty Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter in Hu$tla Baby, and the Gloss Bomb Lip Luminizer)
  • Fresh Umbrian Clay Purifying Treatment Bar
  • Kiehl’s Breakout Control Targeted Acne Spot Treatment

Used Up

  • Ole Henriksen Nurture Hygge HydraClay Detox Mask (deluxe sample)
  • Ole Henriksen Nurture Wonderfeel Double Cleanser (deluxe sample)
  • Ole Henriksen Transforming Walnut Scrub (deluxe sample)

Decluttered: None

Total spent in 2018: $226.22
 
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