Several have e-mailed me asking what I bought from Sephora for the VIB Rouge/VIB 20% off sale which ends tonight at 11:59 PM PST online. I went in store last week with a list of items I wanted to restock. I should have ordered items online because I tend to get easily distracted in store, but it is always fun to play with the items and see them in person.
What I picked up:
- Shiseido Eyelash Curler – I used this many years ago, the design appears different from I remember it to be, but I’m not 100% sure if it has changed. I’ve heard good things about this one (the Chanel artists I buy from say they buy the Shiseido ones). I’ve decided to give it another try.
- Formula X Delete Nail Polish Remover – I’ve gone through another bottle and needed to replenish. (Review here.)
- Phytojoba Shampoo – this is my all time favorite shampoo, I haven’t repurchased in a while, but the sale seemed like a perfect time to buy a replacement.
- Glamglow Supermud Clearing Treatment – this is a replenishment purchase. One jar has lasted me since the August summer surge event and I really like this mask for clearing up the skin. I find it super effective at drawing out dirt. It is gentle enough for my sensitive skin. I bought it back in August because a friend recommended it as the best one out of all the Glamglow masks, I haven’t tried them all yet, but I really like it.
- Glamglow Youthmud Tinglexfoliate Treatment – this is something I tried 2-3 years ago. I received a sample but the tingle sensation really freaked me out so I removed it immediately and ended up giving my jar to a friend. I received a small sample packet that I tried again recently and found the tingly (slightly burning) sensation disappeared after 30 seconds and didn’t cause a bad reaction like I had expected. The skin was left with a tighter feel and felt refreshed. I will have to do more testing to compare the two masks, but this one works well for me too.
- Bite Beauty Mix N’Mingle Lip Mini Lush Fruit Lip Gloss in Papaya – this was an impulse buy I picked up while waiting in the checkout line. It was too cute to pass up. I contemplated the larger Mix N’Mingle Set too but decided to wait.
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Twinkle Pop in Volver and Au Revoir – both are cream shadow sticks that come in a twist up tube. Volver is a sparkling peach and Au Revoir is a shimmering taupe. Both are very sparkly but looked really really pretty. I’ve played with these numerous times at Sephora but never caved. I’ll have a review after testing these over the next few days.
- Urban Decay Naked Basics – After I did a feature on my Urban Decay favorites, many of my readers insisted that I check out the Urban Decay Naked Basics. I decided to give this a try because of so many raves. I’ll have a report as soon as I have it tested. It does look promising.
- NARS Tasmania Lip Gloss – This was an “oops” buy. I already own this color but did not remember that I did. (Swatched here.) Not a problem though, I have a friend I know who will take this off my hands happily.
- Dior Addict Fluid Stick in Vertigo – This is a gift for my mom. She likes brighter colors, this is a mix of plum and fuchsia and pink which is right up her alley.
- Urban Decay Urban Obsessions 500 Point Perk – this palette has four shadows in Skimp, Bust, Guilt and Oil Slick with a mini Zero Pencil. I believe it was available online as well to redeem points for but I just checked and didn’t see it.
What I also thought about but didn’t pick up: Beautyblenders, NARS Virtual Domination palette and a couple more of the Dior Rouge Baumes (first round of picks and swatches here). I have them sitting in my virtual shopping cart online, I’m going to probably pass and think about them some more.
If you’re shopping online, the sale ends tonight at 11:59 PM PST, use code GIFTROUGE at checkout if you’re VIB Rouge or code GIFTVIB if you’re a VIB.
Did you buy anything during the Sephora sale? I’d love to hear about your picks!






I bought the Nail's Inc. Kensington Cavier top coat and base coat, Deborah Lippman The Cure cuticle cream (I've read lots of raves about this and like it a lot so far), like you Sabrina the Formula X Delete, Alterna Caviar Dry Shampoo, Benefit Gimme Brow, Dior Glow Primer and Dior powder brush (the one on the Allure list this year) but my favorite purchase of all is the new Guerlain powder foundation. It is TO DIE FOR, it is so good!
Oooh, I will need to check out the Guerlain. Great haul!!
Ooooo, I have the same eyelash curler! I like it a lot and it works really well on me, though I don't have anything to compare it with. I got one of the Bite Beauty minis too, though mine is the lip crayon that you twist up so you don't have to sharpen it. Funnily enough I got one of the Dior rouge baumes and a backup beautyblender. I'm still waiting on my packages to arrive (ordered 4 times on their website lol), can't wait to get mine!
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OMG!!! There are lots of great products here that I want to have. Got to check on these for they are really in a good deal.
I had a few impulse buys but I was good in that I did buy the two items I want to give my sister for Christmas – the Marc Jacobs eyeliner set & the Laura Mercier shadow stick set. I have some of the Marc Jacobs liners and the LM set and love both so I wanted to share the love. lol For myself I gave in and bought the holiday Meteorites after one of the SA put them on me. I always look better with a dusting of Meteorites so I couldn't say no. I also bought one of the new Dior Rouge Baume in Coquette which I love. The other items I got were to replenish finished items so I didn't do too badly after all.
Glam Glow!!! So amazing! My end of the week go to masks.
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ohh now I really want to go to Sephora 😀 I need to get my hands on the Urban Decay Naked Basics palette, it's the perfect palette for everyday use. x
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Good picks, Sabrina! I kept placing orders (I hear I am not the only one so that makes me feel better! 🙂 Do you know the difference between VIB & VIB Rouge as far as discount? And are there more sales (other opportunities to get 20% off) throughout the year once you hit Rouge? I have to say–I caved and have the D&G foundation coming. I just couldn't pass up the few reviews out there that said it was really good and nice for dry skin. I am anxious for your review;)
could you do a comparison betwen basics 1 and basics 2? not like a separate post but tell us wich one you prefer. i don'tknowwich one to get and that wouldhelp very much. thank you!
I will definitely do a comparison post 🙂
These are some absolutely beautiful picks! I've been so tempted by those MJ shadow sticks- so amazingly pigmented. And I also scored the mini UD VIB gift- such a cute little palette 🙂
Yay for VIB minis 🙂
I guess European programs don't transfer to the US and I didn't get an invite. The biggest thing I'm lemming from Sephora is the Bite set in the tin!
Those two glamglow masks are my favorite! I really want to try the one in the blue pot now.
I picked up some of the Bite lip pencil sets but think I am going to have to get that mini gloss… The color looks so pretty, as does the Nars ones. I did end up getting another beauty blender, I was just torn between the mini, and the original, but stuck with the original.
I tried a sample packet of the blue one, it left the skin with a cool tingly feeling, but a good one. I keep going back and with the Bite Beauty and swatches look so pretty.
Great picks!! I think it was best to stick with the original size BB.
I want NARS in Argentina :'( I can take it no more!!!
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