makeup junkie - sephora VIB sale

Every makeup and skincare junkie like myself probably took advantage of Sephora's recent VIB 20% sale.  Apparently the website crashed multiple times the first day of the sale and orders took much longer than the usual 3 days to arrive.  Regardless, I was happy to be able to stock up on items I use daily as well as try a few new things at a discount.
 I found most of the things I wanted were out online but available at the store.  Although getting samples to try and free shipping is pretty awesome, there's nothing better than that instant gratification of bringing home your goodies, knowing you have new makeup and skincare to play with.

Here's my review on the products I bought: 

-The Porefessional by Benefit.
 Love this stuff.  It's a repurchase item for me.  I haven't been able to find another primer that I love as much.  Its got a silky texture that just glides onto your face and preps your skin for the ultimate foundation application.  If I forget to put it on I can instantly tell when I'm applying my foundation.  It just doesn't glide on as well.  There's a slight tint to it but it doesn't show up when you put it on.
-Sephora dual boar paddle brush
The first time I was in the store (I went twice during the sale)  I bought the travel sized one and ended up loving it so much that when I went back, I bought the big mama sized version too.  I love that one even more!  I don't know why I've waited so long to get a decent brush for my hair.  My hair is pretty long and gets tangled pretty easily.  Tangles don't stand a chance with this brush.  Everything just seems to come out so easily.  I decided to keep the itty bitty one too because I travel so much. (not really).  I know these brushes can get pretty pricey but I thought this was pretty reasonable.
-Marc Jacobs Full Cover ReMarcable concealer
I like this concealer a lot.  Its super creamy and easy to blend.  I will say I don't think its full coverage though.  For someone who is used to MAC's studio concealer (the one in the pot) this was pretty sheer.  I love that creamy texture though.  I also feel I do have to reapply on problems areas a bit more throughout the day but that also makes it not as drying.
-Marc Jacobs Bronzing brush
OMG lets be real.  As soon as the sale started I logged on and this was one of the products I wanted to purchase.  It was already sold out.  Of course this made me want it even more.  When I saw it in the store I was pretty shocked they had it in stock.  I decided to bite the bullet and try it, thinking I would probably return it because seriously, what makeup brush is worth the price?  There were 2 left so of course I had to grab one.  My first impression is that this brush is indeed pretty well made.  Very luxurious and soft.  I've used it for over a week and have had zero hairs in my cream bronzer which is pretty amazing.  The Sigma I was using got hairs in my bronzer daily and that was really annoying.  Every morning I tell myself to retry the sigma and every morning its the same routine.  I just keep reaching for the MJ one.  I really have fallen in love with it.  Using it is very easy and it blends like a dream.  My advice to anyone on the fence about getting one of these, don't do it unless you're positive you want it because its not going anywhere.


So pretty!

-Tarte blush palette An incredible value.  These blushes are huge!  Tarte's top selling Amazonian clay blushes are very wearable and stay on well.  I've tried a ton of other brands and none really last quite as long.  You get 5 generous rectangular pans of blushes in a pretty case.  I didn't realize it until a few days ago that the decals on the case are actually 2 very pretty pins you can wear in your hair.  I also got Fearless, a coral pink hue.  I own Blissful and its one of my favorite blushes of all time.
-Urban Decay revolution lipstick in Liar
I can't even remember the last lipstick I've purchased honestly.  I worked for MAC and UD years ago and just had a ton that are still untouched.  Then came the kids and wearing lipstick just seemed silly.  I was just playing around with these lipsticks when I came across this color and instantly felt like I needed it.  Of course they were out.  I immediately texted my good friend who is a MAJOR makeup junkie to see if she could snag one for me at her local Sephora.  They did have it!  Go check out this color if you're ever by a display.  It's such a pretty color that seems so universal and would go with any skintone.
-Urban Decay Ultra nourishing lipgloss

From top to bottom: Liar lipstick, Naked gloss, Nooner gloss

As with the lipsticks, its been ages since I've purchased any lipgloss for myself.  They're sticky, they dry out my lips and my hair gets stuck in it.  A while back I tried these on at Ulta and was pretty impressed so I thought what the heck,  for 20% off I'll give them a try.  I got the colors Nooner and Naked and love them both.  They are pretty similar in tone but different enough.  These glosses aren't drying at all!
-Anastasia Perfect brow pencil
I actually wanted the Brow whiz but was given this by a sales associate on accident.  By the time I realized the mistake I had already run out of my brow whiz and had no choice.  I actually like this one quite a bit.  I have a really oily t-zone and this pencil being a bit more on the dryer side didn't slip off as easily.  I do feel I have more control with the brow whiz though and I can't really tell why.  Maybe its the actual size of the pencil itself?
That's pretty much it for my goodies, I got a few other things that I wasn't too impressed with that need to go back.  Curious as to what everyone got and mostly, what are your repurchases?

Until next time!


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