The package for my Sephora Friends & Family sale arrived this week! I filmed a haul video (above) and here is a list, pictures and swatches of what I purchased:
YSL Rouge Pur Couture – #13
YSL Faux Cils Shocking
Charlotte Ronson Eye Shadow Palette – Nicole
Illamasqua Nail Varnish – Viridium and Phallic
Illamasqua Intense Gloss – Move
Illamasqua Powder Blusher – Excite and Morale
Nails Inc Nail Polish – Porchester Square
Sephora by OPI Nail Polish – Blasted Black, Only Gold For Me Top Coat and Flurry Up! Top Coat
Kat Von D Foiled Love Lipstick – Adora
Beauty Insider 100 point perk – Peter Thomas Roth Anti-Aging Cleansing Gel
Swatches
Charlotte Ronson Nicole Eye Shadow Palette (over a base)
Illamasqua Powder Blusher – Excite and Morale
YSL Rouge Pur Couture #13, Kat Von D Foiled Love Lipstick in Adora, Illamasqua Intense Gloss in Move
The sale ends on November 2nd, 2011. To get the coupon code for 20% off visit sephora.com/friends. Have you shopped the sale yet? Share your purchases in a comment below.
I heard through the grapevine that the Sephora Friends & Family sale will be happening online from October 20th, 2011, to November 2nd, 2011. It is a great time to stock up on your staples and save on some gifts before the holiday rush for the beauty lovers in your life. While we wait on coupon codes/fine print I have started compiling my wishlist:
YSL Rouge Pur Couture in #13 – Kourtney Kardashian tweeted that she was wearing YSL #13 in one of the scenes in Kim’s Fairytale Wedding special.
YSL Faux Cils Shocking – I have not tried the regular Faux Cils but I’m going to skip straight to the amped up version. Never mind that I have enough mascara to try for the next two years. I need MORE!
Bumble & Bumble Hair (Un) Dressing Crème – Sounds like just the thing to add texture for undone waves/bed head hair.
Clarisonic Replacement Brush Head Twin-Pack in Delicate – It has definitely been more than a few months since I got my Clarisonic and I need to get a pair of new ones.
Charlotte Ronson Eye Shadow Palette in Nicole or Henrietta – I swatched these when I visited the new Sephora in the Meatpacking district and was impressed with the color payoff. The line is very reasonably priced with the quads at $22.00 (reg. price) a pop.
Charlotte Ronson A Summer’s Kiss Face & Body Glow – Also tried this at Sephora and it is definitely intense Bronze Godess material. I am not sure how this would read in a photograph but at $18.00 (reg. price) it is worth trying out.
Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara – I probably don’t need a mascara specifically for my bottom lashes but what the hell, why not?
Cover FX #160 Cream Foundation Brush – This brush reminds me of the MAC 109 however the shape is slightly different and it is made to work with creams. Hopefully that means less shedding. By the way, I would recommend their foundation as well. It gives excellent coverage without feeling heavy despite being a cream. I bought a set for my kit at The Makeup Show last year and kept one of the shades to use as concealer.
Illamasqua Nail Varnish – I was really happy with the yellow highlighter polish in Rare so I wanted to add another color to my nail polish collection. I should probably get a new Intense Gloss in Move. The one I have is pretty beaten up and that color goes with almost everything.
Nails Inc Nail Polish in Porchester Square – It is one of those grey taupey colors that are interesting yet still appropriate for a conservative work environment.
It is that time of year again. Time to gear up for one of the events I am looking forward to the most this year–The Makeup Show NYC!
Location:
Metropolitan Pavilion
125 W 18th St., NYC
When:
Sunday, May 15th, 2011 – 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Monday, May 16th, 2011 – 9:00 am-5:00PM
Tickets:
Two day – $70 (advanced tickets-until May 12th)/$85 (at the door)
One day – $45 (advanced tickets-until May 12th)/$65 (at the door)
With only one month to go here are three reasons why beauty professionals and students should not miss the show:
1. Stock Up
The PRO-only (according to their website: “proof of professions, such as a business card, industry license, COMP card, etc or student status is required at the door prior to gain entry”) event is the place to be for makeup artists seeking to restock their kits since many (not all) exhibitors offer discounts and value packs. Some of this year’s exhibitors include:
Yves Saint Laurent – it is their first year at the show and I audibly gasped when I saw their name on the exhibitor list.
Face Atelier – they make an amazing foundation that is free of SPF, which is important if your worst nightmare is foundation that photographs white.
Inglot – make sure you camp out at the Metropolitan Pavilion if you plan on hitting up their booth. They offer discounts on their products, which many YouTube personalities rave about. I recently purchased some of their eye shadows and blushes and just from swatching I was impressed by their texture and color payoff. Needless to say it was a zoo last year and I don’t expect anything less this time around.
Make Up For Ever – From their amazing foundations to their high impact eye shadows, it is definitely a must see at The Makeup Show. Last year they had some great deals if you bought a certain quantity of particular items. Their booth is chaotic as well. Be prepared to wait on line.
2. Get Inspired
Learn a new trick or two and gain valuable insight in their Main Floor Seminars and Keynote and Business Forum from industry veterans such as Dany Sanz (founder and Artistic Director of Make Up For Ever), Billy B (celebrity makeup artist – does Lady Gaga ring a bell?), Sam Fine (celebrity makeup artist) and more. Hands on workshops are also taking place throughout the day at an additional fee.
3. Connect
Finally, don’t forget to bring your business cards! It is the perfect opportunity to meet and network with other members of the beauty community.
Click here to visit The Makeup Show’s website for more information and to purchase advanced tickets.
Watch my video above for my experience at the 2010 show. Share your experiences in a comment and let us know if you are attending this year’s show.
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