Let’s talk about make-up a little moreFebruary 28th, 2007 @ 5:01 am
The baby is feeling better and went back to school today. Thanks for all your well-wishes and words of encouragement. We needed it!
I know you are all dying to hear what make-up I decided to buy last week at Sephora. I read all of your suggestions, and there were some great ones. I kid you not when I say that I took actual notes in to the store with me. I still wasn’t sure what I was going to get.
Thankfully Mary, a lovely Sephora employee, was there to help me when I asked; what would you buy if you had $100 to spend? She told me she gets asked that a lot. Good, because I felt very lame asking it.
I know you what to know what’s inside this little bag.
Okay, here’s what I spent my money on. And since it’s been less then a week since I bought it, and since Babboo’s been sick, I haven’t worn it too much.
I went in for the lip gloss right away. That was the thing I was most looking forward to getting. Surprisingly enough, any make-up that has any type of orange in it turns horrible once it touches my skin. I ended up with Nars lip gloss in Sweet Dreams.
Since we were in the NARS section anyway, I went for some new NARS blush in Sin. Again, no orange at all. It’s described as “berry with gold shimmer”. Which sounds yummy and looks yummy.
Of course I needed some more color. Especially since I haven’t been getting any sleep and am starting to look it. Lack of sleep-bad. New eye shadow-good. I bought the Lorac shadow in Lilac. Yes, purples look the best on me. It also makes me feel like a 12 year old girl when I buy eye shadow in Lilac. At least my blush was Sin. (But wait, the lip gloss is Sweet Dreams. Dude, I am a 12 year old girl.)
We all have our face issues. Not only do I have to stay clear of anything with orange in it, but for some unknown reason my eyelids are always oily and I hate it. It is uncomfortable and just plain buggy. When I told Mary, my lovely helper, she knew right away what I needed:
Urban Decay Shadow Primer Potion. Oh my gosh, this stuff rocks my world. It totally works. It makes my eye shadow stay put and no more oily eyelids. Plus, it comes in this awesome bottle that reminds me of Christina Aguilera. And it’s only $15. I highly recommend it. Seriously, go and buy this now. And then come back here and tell me how thankful you are that I forced you to buy it.
Most of you suggested the Bare Escentuals line. The internet loves Bare Escentuals. Loves it. But for some reason, I’m still skeptical. I don’t know why, but I am. And also, I don’t have sensitive skin, which is seems it is best for.
So while I didn’t buy one of their starter kits, I did buy the Mineral Veil. It is described as:
Completely sheer and works for all skin tones, Mineral Veil gently absorbs oil and minimizes the appearance of lines and pores.
Again, something that will be good for my sometimes oily skin. And no added color, perfect. So far, so good. Maybe I’m sold of this whole mineral make-up thingy.
So that’s it. That’s what $100 gets you. I was pleasantly surprised. Sephora offers a totally awesome return policy, which is basically; bring it back no matter what. That made me feel a little more comfortable with my purchases. Sephora, I love you long time.
At the check out they told me that they are trying out a new program in the Seattle area. Basically it’s like one of those grocery rewards cards. Free products when you spend $100! Since my total only came to $98, I didn’t qualify for the free product with this purchase. Fine by me. I need another excuse to go and spend money there.
As for my spa gift certificate, well my facial had to be cancelled after Babboo got sent home from school. I’m hoping to get a chance to use it before it expires.
Okay, so I took a picture of myself in the bathroom mirror (yes, I’m famous for doing that). Too bad my ghetto camera and my photography skillz aren’t the best. Mostly all the make-up you can tell I have on is my awesome lipgloss.
Me
alyndabear
said,
February 28, 2007 at 6:42 am
Awesome purchases.. now I feel like spending money.. don’t want to go to StrawberryNet.. hold me back..
LaLa
said,
February 28, 2007 at 7:43 am
Fabulous purchases!
I am in lust with your new products.
angela
said,
February 28, 2007 at 1:46 pm
Ooh, I just feel like I’ve been shopping myself!
Frema
said,
February 28, 2007 at 3:09 pm
My eyelids are also extremely oily. Clinique’s eye base didn’t work too well, and while Benefit’s For Eyes is much better, it still tends to clump at the end of the night. The next time I can work make-up into my budget, I’m getting that primer potion!
Indianapolis received its first Sephora in early 2006. I don’t know why I feel the need to share this, but I do.
Julie
said,
February 28, 2007 at 3:11 pm
What a fun shopping trip! Looks like you made some great purchases.
Def don’t let that facial gift cert expire. You will love/deserve to use it!
alison
said,
February 28, 2007 at 3:15 pm
I also love the Urban Decay Primer. Only thing is that it started to dry my eyelids out using it every day. Now I only use it on special occasions. So - you might want to proceed with some caution. Hope you get to enjoy your facial soon - I love them.
Lucky Gem
said,
February 28, 2007 at 3:17 pm
My sister loves her Bare Essentials and she always looks great! Let us know how it does for you.
That Chick Over There
said,
February 28, 2007 at 3:54 pm
I puffy pink heart with glitter all of your new products!
What is it about make-up that makes me such a complete freaking girl? I mean, I get my hands dirty on a regular basis and all, but something about make-up.
Sigh…
frannie
said,
February 28, 2007 at 4:16 pm
lookin’ good!!!!
Erika
said,
February 28, 2007 at 4:47 pm
These grocery reward cards…I have heard them mentioned by friends recently…I’ve never seen such a thing!!
Stephanie
said,
February 28, 2007 at 4:57 pm
Yea! Good Choices. I love the lip gloss. Let me know what you think of the bare escentuals. I understand your skepticism, I was a skeptic too. My sister actually got me started. She bought some that was a shade too light, so she gave it to me and I fell in love.
I hope you enjoy your facial!
janet
said,
February 28, 2007 at 7:20 pm
You are inspiring me to use my $50 sephora gift card soon. I suffer from major indecision in that store! I am considering buying a new perfume since I feel like I have plenty of makeup.
And PS I am glad Babboo is feeling better! I hope you are all sleeping normally this week.
Liza
said,
February 28, 2007 at 9:13 pm
Ok, I seriously thought I was a complete freak because of my oily eyelids. Also since I have epicanthal eyelid folds (how’s that for a $10 word?), you can’t see eyeshadow on me anyway, unless my eyes are closed. Since I accepted this fact in my 20s, I have worn no eyeshadow.
I want a full report on this eyelid primer business. Sephora might be calling my name.
CPA Mom
said,
February 28, 2007 at 9:22 pm
You look awesome, with or without awesome lip gloss.
Jenni
said,
February 28, 2007 at 11:23 pm
I’m so jealous of your purchases! It looks like you had fun shopping! And I’m glad you tried at least one thing from the Bare Minerals line. I hope you love it as much as I do.
I think I may have to try that eyelid primer…looks pretty cool!
linlee
said,
March 1, 2007 at 12:42 am
I’ve been looking for a new eye primer. I used to work for Lancome and used theirs and it was good. I just ordered the one you suggested. I figured I’d give it a try.
elise
said,
March 1, 2007 at 4:31 am
Isabel! I love Sephora, and I really love Nars. I also have a bit of an oily-eyelid problem myself, and am happy to do as told and buy the Christina Oil Hider.
However - my comment was meant to be unrelated to makeup. It is, instead in response to Janet’s latest post about SoCal. My comment, indeed, referred to Slade of Desperate Housewives infamy.
I’m sorry to admit to my pathetic addiction on your lovely site. But it had to be done.
MK
said,
March 1, 2007 at 5:54 am
Doesn;t new make-up make you feel so dang good! yeah for you!
Carrisa
said,
March 1, 2007 at 2:03 pm
Ok I was just in Sephora the other day (in Dallas, cuz we don’t have them here in Tulsa) and I totally saw that eyeshadow primer and was on the fence about getting it and ended up buying perfume instead… but now I wish I had bought it. I think it’s what I need.
Oh and I use a mineral foundation from Arbonne and I love it… so I’m pretty sure it’s the same thing as bare escentuals.
Lindsey
said,
March 3, 2007 at 4:22 pm
Cool make-up choices! Very well done. You look beautimus!