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Sephora Friends and Family Sale Haul & VIB Sale Shopping Ideas

The annual Sephora Friends & Family Sale is here.  I was lucky to get a code from an awesome IGer.  Even if you missed out on the F&F sale, if history repeats itself, a VIB sale is going to happen soon (most likely early November).  The discount for the F&F sale was 20% (VIB sale was 20% off last year as well), so it's really the best time to stock up on some of your favourites, and also some holiday gift sets!

If you're wondering what to get, here's my haul + a few of my favourites I highly recommend!

Sephora Friends & Family Sale & upcoming VIB Sale | Haul + Shopping Ideas

October 28, 2014 • , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , • 36 comments
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Sometimes you gotta keep things interesting, especially with makeup.  So I have been changing things with my routine to make sure my products get some love.  Okay, maybe I gave out too much love because the list is quite long this month.


I think you already know about my oily skin complex and what I would do to try to stop the shine on my forehead.  That's right, I'm still loving Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 15 (CA $60 / US $52) and Laura Mercier Smooth Finish Flawless Fluide (CA $59 / US $48).  You can read about my favourite primers here and my favourite foundations here.

For my vampire dark circles, seriously it's bad, I turn to Marc Jacobs Remedy Concealer Pen in Wake Up Call (CA $47 / US $39) to cover them up.  This concealer is light and liquid-y in texture but it stays in place.  My lazy self has turned to the BeautyBlender (CA $26 / US $19.95) to apply foundation and concealer, because it's the fastest and easiest way to do so.

To set, the Urban Decay Naked Skin Ultra Definition Loose Finishing Powder (CA $40 / US $34) has been so great for prolonging the wear of my base makeup.  It's super smooth and it won't look too powdery.

In My Makeup Bag Lately | September 2014

October 2, 2014 • , , , , , , , , , , , , • 12 comments
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The tale of an oily skin gal continues...

So I got my primers sorted out.  While I have tried a lot of foundations that worked great in terms of coverage and finish, most are just lacking in the longevity department.  Now I really need them to work with me, not just for those 15 hour days.  But for crying out loud, you gotta be able to last till 5PM, is that too much to ask for?  Apparently so, at least up till last year.

It seems like the Goddess of Staying Power is on my side this year.  I managed to find, not one, not two, not three, but four foundations that offers great wear for oily skin.  YES!

Yves Saint Laurent Fusion Ink Foundation SPF18 (CA $64 / US $40)

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I have always fancy a foundation with a matte finish, a smooth matte.  The problem is, there is none out there that won't cling onto dry spot.  Somehow they manage to find a dry spot on my oily face.  And most of them are just thick and heavy.  No, not this foundation.

YSL says that this foundation "feels like feather, stays like ink".  This description is pretty damn accurate.  It is a true matte but it doesn't feel like anything.  I like the medium and buildable coverage that it gives.  It hides just enough to look natural.  The matte finish & the coverage actually last for an 8 hour work day.

I won't say I was shine-less throughout the day (nothing a little blotting paper can't handle), but I was definitely way less oily.  I was used to see shine 4 hours in but not with this bad boy (or girl); it keeps me matte for over 5 hours, it's very impressive.

The only thing though, it has a pretty noticeable scent when you put it on.  It goes away, and I don't notice it after I blended the foundation out, but some people might be sensitive to it.

Tried & Tested, Best Foundations for Oily Skin | A Tale of an Oily Skin Gal

September 25, 2014 • , , , , , , , , • 30 comments
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Laura Mercier maybe best known for their tinter moisturizers, but their eyeshadows may just as well be coveted.  After a very successful launch of their limited edition Artist's Palette for Eyes last year, they decided to keep the good things going by releasing version 2.



The Laura Mercier Artist's Palette for Eyes 2* (CA $60 / US $48) comes in a soft faux crocodile skin packaging.  The cover is a dark purple which matches to tone of the palette.  It has a "cushiony" top, which acts as a barrier to protect the large mirror and the eyeshadows within.

It's Not Only for Pros | Laura Mercier Artist's Palette for Eyes 2 for Holiday 2013 | Review, Photos & Swatches

November 13, 2013 • , , , , , , , , , • 9 comments
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Every year around this time of year, Sephora will have a Friends & Family Event followed by a Beauty Insider Sale.  In fact, the F&F sale has already begun on October 17, 2013 and it's running till the 30th.

If you're one of the luckier ones who have friends or family working at Sephora, you might want to take advantage of the 20% off discount to stock up some of your essential products.  (To get the F&F discount you actually need to know someone who work there and provide you with a code, so ask around to see if someone you know has it.)

If you don't know anyone, fear not, the Beauty Insider should be coming up soon if they follow what they did before.  Last year it was a 15% off discount, which is great considering things that are sold at Sephora rarely go on sale.

I usually stock up on skincare products that I used before and liked, get some beauty products that I've eyeing on, and buy some holiday gifts in advance because a lot of them have already come out!  Here's some idea to get you started...

Sephora Friends & Family 2013 and Upcoming Beauty Insider Sale Shopping List Idea

October 23, 2013 • , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , • 15 comments
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Attention all Sephora Beauty Insiders, Chic Week is happening right now!  This means all Beauty Insiders (BIs) and Very Important BIs (VIBs) will get 15% off their entire purchase from now till April 22, 2013.  I, of course, went on the first day and bought a few things that I have wanted to try!

My Chic Week haul in the Chic tote :P

This time I went a bit complexion-crazy and focused on skincare and face makeup!  First up, skincare:

From L to R: 500 points perk - Ole Henriksen trans4mation skincare sample set,
REN Invisible Pores Detox Mask, REN Get Radiant, Glowing Skin in Just 10 Minutes! Kit
I have wanted to try REN Skincare for a little while because I have read/heard so many British bloggers/vloggers talked about their Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask.  I originally did buy the mask on the first day of the sale but then I saw the Get Radiant, Glowing Skin in Just 10 Minutes! Kit on Sephora website for just $4 more, so I decided to go back and exchange for the kit instead because it's just a better value.  I also decided to try their Invisible Pores Detox Mask.  These skincare products are pretty expensive, so they better work!  Haha.

REN Get Radiant, Glowing Skin in Just 10 Minutes! Kit
REN Invisible Pores Detox Mask
I also went ahead and redeemed my points for the Ole Henriksen trans4mation skincare sample set. I have tried the same kit (minus the eye gel) a couple years back, I quite enjoyed it and I want to see if I still like it :).

Sephora 500 points perk - Ole Henriksen trans4mation skincare sample set

Sale Alert & My Haul: Sephora Chic Week 15% Off for All BIs and VIBs from April 11th to 22nd

April 15, 2013 • , , , , , , , , • 0 comments
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