Sephora is a girl on a budget’s worse nightmare.
I’ve been avoiding my obsession with all things beauty related– hair products, cosmetics and skin care– for at least two years in an effort to avoid splurging, however, I recently stumbled upon a lowkey Sephora that was pretty close to where I live and I’ve been hooked ever since.
Let’s just say I became a VIB member after my first visit. The obsession is real.
Here’s some new things I’ve added to my girlie bag:
–Victor & Rolf Flowerbomb perfume (This scent is uber sexy for date night. I’ve always wondered if Wale and Miguel’s Lotus Flowerbomb song was inspired by this scent. It’s a must have. )
–Gucci Guilty Black perfume (another sexy scent. This might become my signature)
–Make up Forever High Definition Primer (a complexion corrector that deeply nourishes, moisturizes, and softens the skin, creating a glowing effect. I use this before I apply foundation so that it goes on more smoothly. Sidenote: In the summer, I can’t be bothered with foundation, so I normally just go for a powder like MAC Studio fix and keep it moving.)
–Bobbi Brown BB Cream – Right now I really am trying to understand this whole BB cream craze. It’s suppose to nourish the skin, while protecting it from the sun and also brighten the skin over time. So far I am not exactly sure how to use it nor am I impressed. I’ll look more into it and review it in the coming weeks.
Stila After Glow lip colors in Vivid Violet and Electric Pink – I thought I was going to be a MAC girl forever but these lip colors contain way more moisture then any of the MAC lip shades I’ve ever used, they leave your lips soft and they have a ton of pigment. I’m sold.
Urban Decay Vintage Glide On Pencils – I think these are for the eyes but I definitely bought them to wear with my Stila lip shades. I love the way they glide on. From my experience with MAC, the pencils and lip shades are sometimes too dry.
Urban Decay SMOKED Palette – I’m the most excited about this purchase because not only did it come with an amazing case, 10 amazing eye shades, an eyeliner and eyeshadow primer, it also includes a booklet that gives very detailed instructions on how to achieve a variety of smokey eyed looks using the colors in the palette. #Winning!
Beauty Blender Sponge – This darn thing is 20 bucks!!!! I can’t really tell you if I think it’s worth it but it definitely helps blend foundation well.
I should be doing reviews on some of my new purchases in the coming weeks. Trust me, playing in beauty products gives me a nice little break from the entertainment/gossip stories and it’s so much fun!
Have you made any beauty purchases that you are excited about lately??
Hi, I'm Necole!
I just went H.A.M. @ MAC ..I bought bronzer, lipsticks, glosses, and a new make-up brush set. I am also excited about this new moisturizer I purchased at the Clinique counter. 🙂
I try to keep my cool. I will go broke shopping there. Lbs. I like the two faced, nars, and urban decay makeup tho.
I went to MAC on the weekend and finally got my desired lipstick #candyyumyum 🙂
I´m really impressed with Urban Decay! Where have I been all this time. I´ve been under a beauty rock
Just got some stuff in the mail from Mary Kay. So far so good. I love it.
Smash box lip gloss, goes on clear turns the right tint for your skin tone love it
Lily Ghalici eyelashes
I love that place. And I stay far away because I do too much in there. And yeah Urban Decay is the truth. BB cream is by Jesus, I just know it is 😉
Necole i love Urban Decay! They have some products on sale today on Hautelook.com
You CAN´T walk into Sephora and spend less than $50. 🙂 I´m currently obsessed with the best eyeliner ever – Urban Decay. Colors in Junkie, Zero, Loaded and Ransom are my favorite. Also, the best lipliner EVER, like better than MAC, is from Make Up For Ever. That bad boy stays for 16+ hours. Pretty colors too and right now I´m rotating through their pinky nude, fuschia and dark plum lipliner.
I have been trying to figure out this whole bb cream craze as well.
I am a Sephora die hard…my favorite purchase from a few weeks ago was grabbing some marked down Kat Von D lipstick at $5 a piece!! Also my Buxom gloss is awesome. There is a also a discounted makeup shop in our Houston outlet where I found Pro Longwear gloss cheaper than MAC stores!! Instead of 20 its 40! I also bagged some sculpting concealer for $12!
That Gucci Guilty black!! Yes ma´am!!
Hi, are you talking about cypress and whats the name of the store please and thank you.
HEY @KimGorden. The store is called The Cosmetics Company Store. They sell brands like Clinque, Bobbi Brown, MAC, Smashbox and others for a discounted price
I live for my Beauty Blender. You should try out Tom Ford Traceless foundation. It’s a little pricey but great for summertime wear.
Too funny! I just posted on my status and twitter that I have a sudden urge to go to sephora.
The Beauty Blender sponge is worth every penny of that $20! Sephora also sales knockoffs of the beauty blender and they’re ok, but not the same. Next time try Amazon when its time to re up!
Necole you are under a rock. Urban Decay makes the best eyeliners and shadows. Im a sephora junkie. I need to stay away lol
I´m a Mac girl and recently od´ed there. Bought me some Ruby Woo and Viva Glam V and VI and frost lipstick. Some wet, wild and wonderful lip gloss with a chestnut lip pencil and my all time favorite Patina eye shadow.
Oh new obsession is obsessive compulsive cosmetics lip tars. They stay on my lips for at least 5-6 hours + even through eating
Just went to Sephora on Friday! Luv it!
That´s me at MAC
I tried Kat Von D lipstick. The color was pretty but it made my lips feel a little dry. And $34 for one lipstick is cray.
I see that MUFE HD foundation….I live by it!
Me too im buying crazy makeup since I fond all those makeup reviews/vids on YouTube, but me its more drugstore makeup cuz thats what I can afford lol… just bought Nearly Naked by Revlon can wait to try it out
The new blog layout is f.i.r.e.! #loveit
LOVE Flowerbomb!!!! <3
The Kat Von D I have is foiled for a shimmering look so you add gloss on top for a pop and gloss finish
I´m a MAC junkie. I just got Macs mineralized shadow in Smutty Green and DollyMix blush from MAC.
Necole dies the BB cream really work?
I’m still trying to figure out the best way to apply it.
so..i freakin love make up..i even have a beauty blog for beginners…and Sephora is a dream come true even if i cant afford it…i can play in it all day..today i was wearing 3 different Givency perfumes…thanks Sephora lol
ulta had better deals and coupons but nothing like a good beauty splurge anywhere you go…
Urban decay and Benefit are THE BEST make-up brands by far imo