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[LovelyLush]

Originally Posted by Lulubelle107 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Why didn't you like the Hautelook summer bag?  

Lots of reasons. The lip stain/gloss was a bright clown orange, the perfume smelled like an old lady, they only sent ONE "half-body" tan towel (couldn't just send enough for one full body use?), mascara didn't really work out they way it was described but I will be trying it again, the travel brush set is just awful.. poor shape, scratchy, dollar store material. Just wish I spent my money on something else.

 

[Lulubelle107]

Originally Posted by LovelyLush /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Lots of reasons. The lip stain/gloss was a bright clown orange, the perfume smelled like an old lady, they only sent ONE "half-body" tan towel (couldn't just send enough for one full body use?), mascara didn't really work out they way it was described but I will be trying it again, the travel brush set is just awful.. poor shape, scratchy, dollar store material. Just wish I spent my money on something else.

I was afraid I'd get a lip color I wouldn't like, but I lucked out and got something I'd wear. 



Miranesse Lip Bomb in #22



NYX Margarita

 

[knightsgirl]

Lots of reasons. The lip stain/gloss was a bright clown orange, the perfume smelled like an old lady, they only sent ONE "half-body" tan towel (couldn't just send enough for one full body use?), mascara didn't really work out they way it was described but I will be trying it again, the travel brush set is just awful.. poor shape, scratchy, dollar store material. Just wish I spent my money on something else.

Totally agree. My eyelash food or whatever brush was bent all crazy-like where I can't use it. They offered me a $4 credit. It was so not worth $20. I will never buy a HauteLook bag again lol.

 

[Lulubelle107]

Originally Posted by FairyWearsBoots /img/forum/go_quote.gif



The Karl Lagerfeld for Sephora palette. It was just re-released here in Poland and I think it is amazing! The color payoff is fantastic and the shades are very nice, especially the gold is really flattering. You do pay for the packaging, but it is adorable

I've never seen this before, but loving the design!

 

[LydiaNichole]

Originally Posted by LovelyLush /img/forum/go_quote.gif

• Sephora VIB cards
• Hautelook/Nordstrom Beauty Bag (sucked!)
  
• Murad Time Release Acne Cleanser (on the hunt for my HG cleanser, this has been okay so far, but I think this just made me realized Benzoyl Peroxide works better for my skin than Salicylic Acid) - came with a sample of Murad Oil Control Mattifier which I think actually works!!
• ULTA Extreme Wear Gel Eyeliner (I bought this online thinking it was brown... it's almost black.. works well for the $4 price, just wish it was actually brown, haha)
  
• Origins Clear Improvements Active Charcoal Mask (really loving this so far!)
  
• Origins Super Spot Remover (haven't seen much of an improvement so far... still liking Effaclar Duo better, just wish it didn't suck the life from my skin!)
  
• Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Tri-Wheat Leave In Conditioner (only tried once... so far so good!)
  
• John Frieda Luxurious Volume Root Booster (My favorite for volume at the roots.. just make sure you blow dry it out or it'll get crusty!! I have really thin, dark hair that gets greasy easily with too much product. This is probably my 3rd bottle... really loving the new packaging)
  
• L'Oreal Telescopic Shocking Extensions - waterproof. (favorite drugstore mascara, needed a waterproof version for summer!)
  
• Sample: Bare Minerals Lash Domination Mascara (The brush is HUGE but I really love it besides that! I have smaller eyes so big brushes just don't work for me... I think this would be an incredible mascara if the brush size were smaller. Love the shape & formula)
  
• Laura Geller Balance & Brighten in Medium (I buff this over my foundation as a powder... I like it so far! Can't decide if I like it more than my MAC Mineralize Skin Finish in Med. Plus) Came with a miniscule sample of Matte Maker which I haven't tried yet
• Korres Face Primer (purchased this since it doesn't contain silicone & I had a feeling that was playing a part in my cystic acne... I really like it so far & I think combined with the Murad Oil Control Mattifer it's done wonders at keeping my face matte & makeup on all day at work without needing to touch up)
  
• Kat Von D Ladybird Palette (Beautiful mattes!! I really love matte eyeshadows & these are gorgeous neutral colors. Should have taken the photo with the palette open! My new go-to palette, along with my Lorac Pro of course.)
  

That's been over the last few weeks! I also just made an order on Beauty Sage since I had 72 hours to use a $10 off coupon, and purchased:

Item Unit Price Quantity Subtotal

One Love Organics Easy Does It Foaming Cleanser, Discovery Size

Ships within 1-3 Business Days.

$9.00
1 $9.00

Shea Terra Rose Hips Black Soap Deep Pore Face Wash & Mask

Ships within 1-3 Business Days.

$18.00
1 $18.00

Bayberry Naturals Rosehip & Hibiscus Moisturizer

Ships within 1-3 Business Days.

$16.00
1 $16.00

TOTAL of $33 with free shipping. I really should stop but I have a 20% off everything coupon for Ulta that I have until 8/3 to use... ahhhh!! Plus I may make a Jouer order since I have a 50% off coupon, I mean really... I can't pass that up, right?? I've been so good lately, too... lol

Nice order! I think you're going to love the Korres! Everything I've tried from that brand, I've fallen in love with! Also, glad to hear positives about the Kat Von D Ladybird palette; it looked gorgeous when I saw it in the store!

Originally Posted by audiophilekate /img/forum/go_quote.gif

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Originally Posted by JC327 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Great haul!

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Originally Posted by FairyWearsBoots /img/forum/go_quote.gif



The Karl Lagerfeld for Sephora palette. It was just re-released here in Poland and I think it is amazing! The color payoff is fantastic and the shades are very nice, especially the gold is really flattering. You do pay for the packaging, but it is adorable

So cute!!

 

[LovelyLush]

Originally Posted by Lulubelle107 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I was afraid I'd get a lip color I wouldn't like, but I lucked out and got something I'd wear. 



Miranesse Lip Bomb in #22



NYX Margarita

You totally lucked out! That lipstain is actually pretty /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I got Margarita too, but it just doesn't look good on me unfortunately... swatch is nice though!

Originally Posted by knightsgirl /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Totally agree. My eyelash food or whatever brush was bent all crazy-like where I can't use it. They offered me a $4 credit.

It was so not worth $20. I will never buy a HauteLook bag again lol.

 
Spent $26 w/shipping... not happy!! I won't buy any future bags either unless they really step them up.

 

[JC327]

Originally Posted by Lulubelle107 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Quote: Originally Posted by LovelyLush /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Lots of reasons. The lip stain/gloss was a bright clown orange, the perfume smelled like an old lady, they only sent ONE "half-body" tan towel (couldn't just send enough for one full body use?), mascara didn't really work out they way it was described but I will be trying it again, the travel brush set is just awful.. poor shape, scratchy, dollar store material. Just wish I spent my money on something else.
I was afraid I'd get a lip color I wouldn't like, but I lucked out and got something I'd wear. 



Miranesse Lip Bomb in #22



NYX Margarita

Those are really pretty colors.

 

[BeautyLoverIT]

Originally Posted by LovelyLush /img/forum/go_quote.gif


You totally lucked out! That lipstain is actually pretty /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I got Margarita too, but it just doesn't look good on me unfortunately... swatch is nice though!

Spent $26 w/shipping... not happy!! I won't buy any future bags either unless they really step them up.

I agree I spend $26 too.  I like a lot of the things but there are some I am pretty disappointed in.  Especially the Miranesse, I got it in the color #22 and even though I like it much better than orange, when I tried it, it looked terrible on me.  So I'm pretty sad /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> and since I swatched it, even my sister didn't want to trade me for it.

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

Mini Ulta Haul!



Pencils, from L-R (all Ulta brand except for NYX):  

-Smokey Eyes Auto Liner in Black Plum

-Auto Eye Liner in Indigo

-Smokey Eyes Auto Liner in Cobalt

-Lip Crayon in American Girl

-Lip Liner in Rose, and.... (drumroll please!)

-NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk!  

Samples are top row, L-R:

Prada Infusion D'Iris Pafum

Benefit Under My Spell Noelle eau de toilette

Benefit Stay Flawless Primer

 

[MissJessicaMary]

I just picked up a couple lipsticks:

Wet N Wild 508A Black Orchid which I was hoping to be a replacement for my now very old and icky Wet N Wild 907B Blackberry. However, Black Orchid is a couple shades lighter once on my lips so I think I may have to mix it with a black indie lipstick I have to get the correct color when I want it.

And then I saw the Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate lipsticks, which are kind of my favorite lipsticks right now. They were running low on most of them but I did manage to get 103 which is a nice natural pink on my lips, similar to the 08 which is almost a perfect match for my lips (once on, not in the tube), and most people call it a tea rose color.

 

[CheshireCookie]

Originally Posted by magicalmom /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Mini Ulta Haul!



Pencils, from L-R (all Ulta brand except for NYX):  

-Smokey Eyes Auto Liner in Black Plum

-Auto Eye Liner in Indigo

-Smokey Eyes Auto Liner in Cobalt

-Lip Crayon in American Girl

-Lip Liner in Rose, and.... (drumroll please!)

-NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk!  

Samples are top row, L-R:

Prada Infusion D'Iris Pafum

Benefit Under My Spell Noelle eau de toilette

Benefit Stay Flawless Primer

OMG OMG OMG.....don't tell me this is your first NYX Milk?!

Is it?!

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

It totally is! After seeing the BH eyeshadow swatches over the milk pencil that you and Zadi did, I was in love! I NEEDED it! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[jayeme]

I purchased the Skyn Iceland Glacial Face Wash. I tried it when I requested free samples from the company, and loved it! My HG cleanser for sure. Unfortunately it's a little pricey for my budget right now, so I bought it on eBay....kinda sketchy I guess, but affordable!

 

[Lulubelle107]

Originally Posted by jayeme /img/forum/go_quote.gif



I purchased the Skyn Iceland Glacial Face Wash. I tried it when I requested free samples from the company, and loved it! My HG cleanser for sure. Unfortunately it's a little pricey for my budget right now, so I bought it on eBay....kinda sketchy I guess, but affordable!

HauteLook had Skyn Iceland on their site at 50% off about a month ago.  I got 2 items, and I'm really impressed with them.  Seems like brands rotate through HauteLook on a semi-regular basis, so you might keep an eye out there.

 

[jayeme]

Originally Posted by Lulubelle107 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


HauteLook had Skyn Iceland on their site at 50% off about a month ago.  I got 2 items, and I'm really impressed with them.  Seems like brands rotate through HauteLook on a semi-regular basis, so you might keep an eye out there.

Awesome, thanks for the tip!

 

[CheshireCookie]

Originally Posted by magicalmom /img/forum/go_quote.gif
It totally is! After seeing the BH eyeshadow swatches over the milk pencil that you and Zadi did, I was in love! I NEEDED it!

Girl, yes, your world will change LOL

 

[jayeme]

Just raided the beauty aisle at Target! I seriously need to cut down on my shopping....Oh well, a lot of this was on clearance. So here's what I got today:



ELF pressed powder, Maybelline FitMe Blush, Nivea Lip Butter, Rimmel Kate Lipstick in 08, ELF Jumbo Lip Gloss Crayon, Covergirl Shadow Blast, Rimmel eyeshadow quad, Vaseline Spray & Go moisturizer. 

I also just ordered coverup and a lipstick from Lorac....ooops, money spending! 

 

[audiophilekate]

I sure hope I just found my HG eyeshadows.  I seem to have accidentally ordered 3 Nars Eyeshadow Duos in Madrague.  I didn't realize that until the package showed up this afternoon.  

 

[MissJessicaMary]

I had some money left on my wedding giftcard to Sephora, and I do not have a Sephora very close to me, so I finally ordered the BareMinerals Introducing BareMinerals Introducing Pretty Amazing Lip Color kit which has: an eyeshadow, what I think is a cheek color (or will be for me unless it works better as a highlight), mascara, eyeliner, and the lip color. I think it started at $32, then was $28, and was marked down to $24 when I checked today. I figured it would be a good way to try multiple products from the line.



I also ordered the Philosophy Christmas Cookie Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath, mainly to use as a bubble bath. I have never bought any Philosophy before because it is so expensive and I have an indie brand I prefer for my bath and body stuff, but I needed something to put the order over $25 (yes, I know I did not need much /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />), and this seemed like a decent deal.



And I am also getting a set of mascara samples, a couple skin care samples, and then the Benefit Birthday gift. I may give my mom or sister the mascara though, since I already have one. Hopefully the package arrives by the end of the week ^_^ /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Hollie Haradon]

I love seeing everyone's hauls. You are all such enablers!!!

Today was an awesome mail day. I got my Sephora and Ulta orders.

I wanted to order my VIB Rouge card so I placed an order online for a few sale items. Turns out, the card isn't in the online welcome kit...just the mini lipstick. I picked up the Sephora airbrush foundation, a star tattoo pen (not waterproof, so that was a bummer, but its still cute) and a small size of the Smashbox green primer which turned out to be tiny. The rest in this photo is freebies.



For my Ulta order, I got all of this for $36.00 as I was able to cash in $14.00 in points.



As a bonus for spending $50.00, they sent this gift with purchase. I LOVE Ulta's GWPs. They are always very generous and filled with stuff I want to try.