topic Re: First Sephora purchase in Beauty

First Sephora purchase

bmorechick — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 21:44:38 GMT

I've posted often that I'm a minimalist with makeup, fragrance and hair products. So I have only been in a Sephora store once and was kind of overwhelmed as I was unfamiliar with many of the brands. Quickly left. Ulta can be that way too, so anything I may want from Ulta I grab online. I was reading posts about 50% off some stuff at Sephora and thought I would see if they had anything for my grandaughter. Well, they did and I grabbed something for her.

Anyway, I have not worn fragrance since the 90's as I was am Amazing Grace girl and it kind of went down the tubes after Coty purchased it. I get headaches from a lot of fragrance, so I just quit wearing it. However, Sephora had a seven vial trial mini rollerball set of NEST fragrance for 32$ and I thought if it's too much, I will pass along to grandaughter. Can I tell you that I loved every scent in the package which is so unlike me. They were fragrant, but light and airy. Beautiful fragrances. My favorite is Black Tulip and I also like the Lychee Rose which isn't that typical rose scent. I will try all of them and hope I don't get a headache. 🤕

I know - I'm late to the party

Re: First Sephora purchase

JudyL — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 22:37:06 GMT

@bmorechick - The items you picked up sound great. Hope you enjoy your new fragrances. Welcome to the party!

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San Antonio Gal — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 23:55:04 GMT

@bmorechick - Amazing Grace is my #1 fragrance and it hasn't changed for me since Coty bought it. I still get compliments to this day. Why don't you try AG again?

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bmorechick — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 01:10:52 GMT

@monicakm Yes, travel or mini sizes would definitely be for me as I will still be an every now and then wearer. After my night shower, I prefer my fresh soapy smell. But definitely after my morning shower, I'm going to branch out. Look out co-workers - I'm coming in with perfume - I can hear them now..."is that you smelling so good" 😊

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bmorechick — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 01:18:14 GMT

@San Antonio Gal I bought the parfume two Christmases ago. While it smelled amazing in the bottle and when I sprayed, after about 3 hours it had disappeared on my skin.

Believe me back in the day, the maintenance and supply guys at work followed me sniffing. "I apologize but jeeze you smell so good." I tested it on my husband when I first bought it again. After a while I asked do you smell my perfume? "I don't smell anything." Neither did I.

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bmorechick — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 01:19:06 GMT

@JudyL Thank you!!

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smoochy — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 02:17:32 GMT

@monicakm wrote:
@@bmorechick

Congratulations! Fragrance can make us feel so many different ways and evoke wonderful memories and relaxation. I went ham this weekend and bought four fragrances. One was a repurchase. I almost never buy full size fragrances anymore. Buying the travel size allows me to discover more scents. Wearing perfume to bed is nice too, just be sure and wear one that is conducive to sleep. Soft, powdery and vanilla scents work for this. I've never bought Nest fragrances. I don't know why, some of them sound really nice. Maybe I will someday

I often spritz on Amazing Grace before bed. When I wake up it's so pleasant to catch a soft whiff.

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Squirrels Are Trash — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 02:26:24 GMT

Nest is Harry Slatkin's wife's company. I don't like any of their offerings, but they have a pedigree.

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Still Raining — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 13:12:38 GMT

Oh, I have not tried Nest and am on the prowl. You are tempting me 😘

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smoochy — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 16:05:40 GMT

not to hijack the thread but speaking of perfumes, I did buy some Bronze Goddess. It smells so tropical and luxurious. I feel like Cleopatra when I wear it 😆

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Pecky — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 16:22:56 GMT

Enjoy your new purchases. I am a big fan of Nest. My favorite is Dahlia & Vines which they stopped making. Nest is owned by Harry Slatkins wife Laura.

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cindyNC — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 19:29:03 GMT

I'm a minimal makeup and fragrance person also..........mainly as I'm so allergic to most of it. So frustrating.

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beach-mom — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 19:45:24 GMT

@bmorechick - Congratulations on your first Sephora purchase! I'm glad you found something you really like.

I've never tried Nest anything, but after reading your experience, I might check them out. I know they are in demand.

I used to go to Sephora more than Ulta.

I had a bad experience when I witnessed an Ulta manager berating one of the younger SA's in front of everyone. The young employee started to cry and went behind to the shampoo area. I tried to see if I could comfort her, but she asked me to please stay away as the manager would get really mad at her. I went to the desk, back then in the middle of the store, and asked the manager's name. She was standing right there with her back to me and completely ignored me. So I called the company. I wasn't the only one who complained about her, but they did nothing. So I boycotted them for years.

I have never had anything but great service and help at Sephora. But they closed near us, and I went back to Ulta. That manager of course is long gone. I can get to a Sephora within an hour, and there's always online, but Ulta is about 15 minutes from me.

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San Antonio Gal — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 20:08:39 GMT

@smoochy wrote:
not to hijack the thread but speaking of perfumes, I did buy some Bronze Goddess. It smells so tropical and luxurious. I feel like Cleopatra when I wear it 😆

Where did you buy your Bronze Goddess @smoochy ? I almosed purchased one from Ebay the other day. I remember when it first came out years ago. Such a great summer scent!

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JudyL — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 20:17:53 GMT

@beach-mom - Good for you for getting that Manager's name and trying to comfort the SA. I would have also! The ULTA that I go to, for the most part, I have received such good advice and service compared to the Sephora near me. Went into the Sephora near me today and I was ignored and when I did ask a question, I was brushed off and the woman turned to a much younger customer. After that, I was bye-bye! I will still buy online from Sephora as there are certain things in their line that I use, but won't go in the store. Although at that store, managers & SAs seem to come and go so quickly that the same people probably won't be there. Then I drove to ULTA and received great service and SA help.

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weez1987 — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 20:22:35 GMT

THAT WAS MY FAVORITE NEST SCENT AS WELL PECKY!

HAD NO IDEA THEY DISCONTINUED IT, AS I STILL HAVE SOME ALONG WITH THE CREAM.

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weez1987 — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 20:29:21 GMT

THEY HAVE BRONZE GODDESS AT MACYS, NORDSTROMS, AND I AM SURE OTHER DEPT. STORES San Antonio Gal.

FROM THE SMALL TRAVEL SIZE TO THE LARGER.

IT DOES SMELL GREAT!

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smoochy — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 20:31:26 GMT

@San Antonio Gal wrote:
@smoochy wrote:
not to hijack the thread but speaking of perfumes, I did buy some Bronze Goddess. It smells so tropical and luxurious. I feel like Cleopatra when I wear it 😆

Where did you buy your Bronze Goddess @smoochy ? I almosed purchased one from Ebay the other day. I remember when it first came out years ago. Such a great summer scent!

Amazon

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I am still oxox — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 21:49:42 GMT

I discovered Sephora on a trip to Miami Beach over 25 years. There is currently one around the corner from me and I have never been in there its been open at least 2 years. My tastes have changed over the years