If you’re a diehard Sephora fan like me, you should know that their biannual sale is here! I usually add items to my cart throughout the months and then checkout as soon as the sale starts because they often run out of their best products. Rouge and VIB Members get first access, but for the first time this year they are offering 15% off to Beauty Insiders, a free program, as well with the code INSIDER15 (plus cash back with ebates)! Here are some items on my wish list that I highly recommend!
Makeup Forever Camouflage Palette – If you know how to color correct your skin with concealers, this is a great palette because there are so many different shades. The Makeup Forever palette glides on easily and blends well with foundation and other concealers you place on top. They also sell the individual colors separately if you only need one color. I recommended this awhile ago for moms who need dark circle coverage under the eyes, but you can also use this anywhere on your face!
Tom Ford Eyeliner – Apparently, this is the current holy grail of liquid eyeliners. Yes, it’s expensive! ($57!) But it comes basically with two eyeliners on each end. I know eyeliners work differently on everyone and I’m one of those people who always end up having smudges or raccoon eyes no matter how much eyeshadow primer I put on! So I’m still on the hunt for the world’s best eyeliner. I’m the most excited to try this one. These eyeliners are only available online so make sure you stock up!
Marc Jacobs Contour Powder – I first tried this in the store and absolutely loved the color! There are two simple shades, one for contouring and one lighter shade for blending. I generally love Marc Jacobs products (I’m currently hooked on their eyeliner, but we’ll see if Tom Ford kicks it to the curb) so I was excited to grab this as my “winter bronzer.”
Algenist Night Serum – I’ve always been suspicious of serums, even though many beauty blogs and videos rave about them. Do I really need another skincare product?! I’ve also heard many wonderful things about the brand Algenist so I figure I should give it a shot because of the sale. I’ve been needing a night cream so I thought I would try this one out in addition to my regular moisturizer. At $95, I better see some results or I’ll end up returning it! (One of the best things about Sephora!)
Laura Mercier Foundation Powder – I love all Laura Mercier products because they are airy and lightweight. They also have a lot of great hues and shades so it’s easy to find a shade that’s perfect for you. I needed to restock because my current one is almost empty – I’ve been using this product for years! I only wear foundation for special events but for an everyday look, I like just using concealers and brushing on this foundation powder. I use it for blending and also to get rid of shine on my T-zone.
Giorgio Armani Power Fabric Longwear High Cover Foundation – I’ve always been a fan of Giorgio Armani foundation because of the silky texture and amazing coverage. They came out with a new version that has SPF and supposedly even better than the original! There are also many different shades that make it easy to match your skin tone.
Clinque High Impact Mascara – 100 points (free!) – I love it when I see travel size mascaras in the rewards category! The small sized brushes make it easy to apply on lashes from all angles. Plus, you’re supposed to throw away mascaras after a few months – which apparently nobody does! But with a travel size mascara, they tend to get dry quickly so I remember to just toss them after awhile.
What’s on your wish list?
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You would be surprised at how amazing the Wet N Wild MegaLiner liquid eyeliner is. I use it for a cat eye everyday. I found it is just as good as the expensive stuff, and for $3 why not try it?
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@RonjaL7: I WISH those brands worked on me! I’ve tried them all… so far my best combo is: Bobbi Brown’s gel liner for the waterline eyeliner + Marc Jacobs liquid eyeliner for shaping (Stila’s eyeliner has a better tip but dries out too quickly) + Maybelline Ultra Liner for extreme waterproof/non-smudging power. I wish someone could create a combo that has the softness of Bobbi Brown’s, the blackness of Marc Jacobs, the stay-on strength of the Maybelline, and the shaping tip of Stila. THAT would be the best!
(Everyone’s eye shape is sooo different… I know different things work on everyone depending on how they blink, use eye makeup, etc.)