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Sephora & Ulta sales - what are you buying?

Stargazer77 — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 00:27:45 GMT

Did anyone get a 20% prestige email from Ulta today? I was hoping they would do that to compete with Sephora's 10% off sale this weekend (I'm only a Beauty Insider level).

I bought a travel size IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cleanser, an IT Cosmetics Brush and Mini Brush Bath duo, and a Benefit kit, which was the reason I went into the store. The IT Cosmetics items were impulse purchases.

I really enjoy Benefit's kits. They often put together a nice try me type of kit for not too much money and it's a nice way for me to try some things that I've been curious about. This kit is called Operation: Pore-Proof and it contains Dr. Feelgood, 3 Porefessional items, and a Shy Beam. I hope I like them all!

Did anyone else make any purchases or are planning to?

Re: Sephora & Ulta sales - what are you buying?

shoesnbags — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 00:37:54 GMT

@Stargazer77

I too had that 10% email from Sephora and the 20% email from Ulta, so of course I went with the 20%, lol. I used it to restock my Benefit Dandelion blush and managed to leave without buying anything else. (Although I did linger a bit by the Laura Geller lipsticks.) I'm really proud of myself!

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jaxs mom — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 00:41:50 GMT

I bought the Nars Narissist cheek palette and the new Dolce Garden fragrance when the Sephora rouge dates went up. Tomorrow we can also purchase again at 15% and I'm planning on buying the new Kat Von D eyebrow pencil and brow pomade that are being released tomorrow.

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Stargazer77 — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 00:47:28 GMT

@shoesnbags Dandelion is pretty. I have that in a very small size that I got with a purchase one time. I like it and wear it more than I thought I would. I thought it would be too light for me, even though my skin is fair, but it's very pretty. Did you see the blush bunch kit they have with all the little individual blushes? That's the size of my dandelion blush. I also like that blush kit, but resisted the temptation.

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shoesnbags — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 00:56:44 GMT

@Stargazer77 wrote:
@shoesnbags Dandelion is pretty. I have that in a very small size that I got with a purchase one time. I like it and wear it more than I thought I would. I thought it would be too light for me, even though my skin is fair, but it's very pretty. Did you see the blush bunch kit they have with all the little individual blushes? That's the size of my dandelion blush. I also like that blush kit, but resisted the temptation.

@Stargazer77

Yes, I saw the small sized dandelion blushes, and thought that they're perfect for travel. The one with several blushes looks cute, too, and a great way to sample different shades. But I already know that Dandelion is the perfect shade for me. I'm very pale, and it gives me just the hint of color I need. My current box isn't used up quite yet, but the 20% off made this the right time to restock. Last time Ulta had 20% off, I stocked up on LG Balance n Brighten. Love those sales!

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Stargazer77 — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 00:57:19 GMT

@jaxs mom That Nars palette is very pretty! Enjoy it!

That Kat Von D brow pencil looks nice. Good timing with the release and the sale!

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JustJazzmom — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 00:59:38 GMT

I used my 20% off Ulta coupon & bought the newish Smashbox Covershot Punked palette & the Lancôme Energie de Vie Mask Trio set.

Tomorrow will use my 15% off VIB Sephora coupon & get the Lancôme Drama Liqui Pencil In Lamé shade, the Lancôme Bi-Facil Instant Makeup Remover Duo, the Bite Beauty Agave Lip Balm & double check the correct liquid NARS Sheer Glow Foundation (Ceylan was the sample I had tried).

I’m going to compare the Lancôme Lamé shade to see if it’s close in color to the Urban Decay Midnight Cowboy eyeshadow. I find that Urban Decay has the same color across various items— so it might be the same shade.

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Dusty1 — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 01:00:05 GMT

I am shopping & unshopping my cart.

I have $137 in rewards to use, so I can get something pretty.....

Re: Sephora & Ulta sales - what are you buying?

Stargazer77 — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 01:00:27 GMT

@shoesnbags I love those sales, too! I've been waiting a while for a 20% off coupon so I could buy my Benefit kit. It's been out a couple months now and it's not even online anymore. I said to my sister this morning that I hoped to find one in the store, even if it was covered in a little dust. Lucky for me, they had 7 left. Yes, I counted.

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Stargazer77 — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 01:08:08 GMT

@Dusty1 That's a lot in rewards! Post back if you have a haul!

@JustJazzmom That Smashbox palette is a nice mix of shimmers and mattes. Very versatile.

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Shanus — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 01:09:01 GMT

@Stargazer77 wrote:
Did anyone get a 20% prestige email from Ulta today? I was hoping they would do that to compete with Sephora's 10% off sale this weekend (I'm only a Beauty Insider level).

I bought a travel size IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cleanser, an IT Cosmetics Brush and Mini Brush Bath duo, and a Benefit kit, which was the reason I went into the store. The IT Cosmetics items were impulse purchases.

I really enjoy Benefit's kits. They often put together a nice try me type of kit for not too much money and it's a nice way for me to try some things that I've been curious about. This kit is called Operation: Pore-Proof and it contains Dr. Feelgood, 3 Porefessional items, and a Shy Beam. I hope I like them all!

Did anyone else make any purchases or are planning to?

@Stargazer77 Oh yes....the dreaded discount coupon email. What a great excuse to refill the cabinets w/ backups that I just cleared out last year. I did have a honest list going this time. I’ll get the more expensive hair care items, Bobbi Brown foundation stick at Sephora, ULTA has my mousse & Kenra hairspray. Neither store carries my skincare, but there was a discount at the site I frequent online. I’ll purchase several Mally “Sailor” (navy) liners and maybe my MAC lipliner. (I think ULTA just started carrying MAC). I’m pretty well stocked w/ everything else since it seems, every chance I get, I’m cutting back on my makeup & going more natural...spending more time on skincare.

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QVCkitty1 — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 01:18:25 GMT

I'm getting the drybar volumizer that was recommended here. I've got a 15% off sephora card, so I will probably order something else too.

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TY — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 08:10:25 GMT

I'm thinking of getting a full size Tocca Stella eau de parfum spray. It's had a recent price increase in Canada and I wouldn't be surprised that this increase was in anticipation of the Sephora beauty insider promotion.

I was in Sephora yesterday and also looked at the new Sephora tube of foundation with SPF 25 as it's marketed in Canada without SPF even though it does have sunscreen in it as the tube's label has a pasted on sticker covering the SPF 25 information. I haven't tried this yet to see if I will like it or not so I need to swatch this first. I am a beauty insider this year since I purposely chose not to maintain my VIB status last year.

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Shanus — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 14:37:16 GMT

The Dyson Blowdryer? Nah. It’d have to be a 75% off coupon for a $400 dryer.

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sueeich — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 17:23:45 GMT

When I get the 20% off coupon from Ulta, I always restock my liter container of Pureology Hydrate conditioner. It's normally $68 for a litre which is still much cheaper per ounce than the 8 oz. bottle, but I have a hard time paying full price. I've been using Pureology Hydrate for probably 10 years. I try other conditoners from time-to-time but always go back to the Pureology. It's just the perfect conditoner for my hair and leaves my hair soft and shiny and tangle-free. Love it!

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MrsCat21 — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 18:05:40 GMT

@sueeich wrote:
When I get the 20% off coupon from Ulta, I always restock my liter container of Pureology Hydrate conditioner. It's normally $68 for a litre which is still much cheaper per ounce than the 8 oz. bottle, but I have a hard time paying full price. I've been using Pureology Hydrate for probably 10 years. I try other conditoners from time-to-time but always go back to the Pureology. It's just the perfect conditoner for my hair and leaves my hair soft and shiny and tangle-free. Love it!

@sueeichI get my haircut at Ulta and my girl recommended the Pureology line. It was too expensive for me. Is it all THAT good??

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Pecky — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 19:06:28 GMT

@jaxs mom wrote:
I bought the Nars Narissist cheek palette and the new Dolce Garden fragrance when the Sephora rouge dates went up. Tomorrow we can also purchase again at 15% and I'm planning on buying the new Kat Von D eyebrow pencil and brow pomade that are being released tomorrow.

@jaxs momHow do you like the new Dolce Garden? I didn't know they had a new fragrance out.

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jaxs mom — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 20:20:02 GMT

@Pecky Dolce Garden is beautiful. It's sexy but feminine. It has a base note than reminds me of musk some, due to the combination of almond milk accord, coconut, vanilla and sandalwood but with a floral and citrus top notes.

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sueeich — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 22:09:24 GMT

@MrsCat21 wrote:
@sueeich wrote:
When I get the 20% off coupon from Ulta, I always restock my liter container of Pureology Hydrate conditioner. It's normally $68 for a litre which is still much cheaper per ounce than the 8 oz. bottle, but I have a hard time paying full price. I've been using Pureology Hydrate for probably 10 years. I try other conditoners from time-to-time but always go back to the Pureology. It's just the perfect conditoner for my hair and leaves my hair soft and shiny and tangle-free. Love it!

@sueeichI get my haircut at Ulta and my girl recommended the Pureology line. It was too expensive for me. Is it all THAT good??

Yes! But I just use the Pureology Hydrate conditioner. I find I can use almost any shampoo as long as it's gentle. But the Hydrate conditoner is absolutely wonderful! I have tried many other conditoners over the years and I've found nothing that can rival the Hydrate.

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homedecor1 — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 23:17:59 GMT

I bought some IT items. I tried a few IT products thru a Q tsv -- only 1-2 items I liked so no reason to do AD.

I also bought accessories. Nice savings of $27!