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[tallison]

I got mt gift bag set that I ordered this weekend. I got the 3rd bag option, the flawless refresh. Everything looks perfect, exactly as pictured and honestly I don't think there is anything this bag that I won't use. I purchased a rollerball of Carven perfume, one that I've never tried and they don't have in store. It smells nice, not entirely sure if it's "me"... This might be a gift for my mom.

 

[ohsailor]

Okay a few things: Don't buy Vitamin C serums from places like Sephora because they need to be kept chilled to keep fresh.

There are a few different ways you can go about this-

1. Buy this kit ($15)- it gives you all the ingredients to mix when you get it, and then you keep the bottle pump in the fridge. Some don't like it because of how it feels once it dries on your skin (you can still feel it, it's a tiny bit tacky), but i put it on right before I go to bed and it really does work. Link: http://www.skinactives.com/Vitamin-C-Serum-Ascorbic-Acid-L.html

2. MAKE YOUR OWN. First (and easiest) way (and this is the way i went when I first started using them). Buy the Vitamin C- there are many places you can  get it super cheap, but I prefer Skin Actives. This $5 will LAST FOREVER: http://www.skinactives.com/Ascorbic-Acid--L-Vitamin-C.html

What you'll do is mix enough to either keep for a month or so or I just mixed a tiny bit each day. The ratio of powder to water depends on your skin. Everyone should start at about 10% and work their way up unless they're sensitive, in which case start at 5% consistency, SO DO POWDER TO WATER AT ABOUT A 1:9 consistency. You mix it in warm water to let the crystals mix fully in the water then let it cool and put it on your face, or if you've made enough to last more than a night, put it in pump (I can provide links for where to get those for cheap, too) to put it in the fridge. Now, obviously, this "serum" is going to be more like... water. I used a q-tip to apply it, and I PROMISE IT WORKS.  

To make it more serum-y, you can add glycerin (article on how to do that: http://healthbeautyandskincareproducts.com/how-to-make-a-homemade-vitamin-c-serum)

Buy glycerin here for $2.50 (REMEMBER, YOU DON'T *NEED* THIS): http://www.skinactives.com/Glycerin-Plus.html

When you guys are ready to make your own Vitamin C + Ferulic acid and jojoba + Vitamin E, come back to me! 

Again, if I'm making this sound complicated, go with step 1. But it's not. Just buy the crystals I posted in step 2 (there are other places you can buy them, all about the same cost, and just to put this out there, I'm not associated with that site whatsoever) and mix with warm-hot water at a 1:9 ratio for 10% or 1:19 if you have really sensitive skin. Let it cool, apply with a q-tip after you've applied your nightly moisturizer. If you made more than a night's worth, bottle it up in a dark amber bottle like this one, which costs less than a buck: http://www.abundanthealth4u.com/2_oz_Amber_Bottle_with_Dropper_Cap_p/9121.htm

KEEP CHILLED. THESE ONLY LAST ABOUT 3 MONTHS, and you'll know when your homemade has gone bad because it'll turn orange-y, which is what makes the brands at Sephora that aren't chilled and are already orange so suspect. 

If you want to explore further, use this forum and search, that's where I learned everything I know, and I'm sooo glad I discovered these!: http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=39367

 

[ohsailor]

Also, I purchased a Vitamin C + Ferulic premade that's supposed to be the ~best in the world~ (you keep it chilled, so that's good at least) and it was $150, and I saw NO difference than when I made my own. And before discovering DIY Vitamin C serums/toners, I NEVER did anything DIY and was a HUGE skeptic that I could make something that would work as well if not BETTER than the expensive companies. But, you can, and they do!

 

[Brandy Roberts]

At the risk of being slammed, I'll confess straight up.  Yes I have about 10 more packages coming from Sephora.  Yes I had 7 delivered yesterday.  And YES I COMPLAINED ON FACEBOOK AGAIN.  

I wrote:

I am VIB Rouge, placed an order Nov 2, it shipped Nov 3, and the tracking number says the delivery is on time with 4 more business days to go! My scheduled delivery date is Nov 10! Not exactly 3 day shipping. I've posted before about delivery delays and this time it is costing me a gift not being here in time! There are obvious changes with your ability to fulfill orders like you used to just a few short months ago (when everything seemed to operate extremely efficiently...packages had the appropriate contents...our anticipated delivery dates were met, etc.). Whatever changes you have made to your operations are impacting your customers and we have been speaking up about it for months by posting here, on Beauty Talk, via phone with customer service (general and VIB/Rouge hotline), via twitter, and email...probably other avenues too. At this point I'd like you to consider asking your employees to acknowledge what is happening. Give us the respect and common courtesy by informing us of the changes, whether permanent or temporary. People understand that businesses grow/change/relocate, etc. but when nothing is said or when we are told we can't count (shipping days), that's insulting and frustrating. A quick email would be fine too! (well, if you include everyone...mine suddenly stopped...) but just tell us what the current expectations are, and if this is the new norm or if you are addressing something. You could save a lot of negative feedback by simply keeping your customers informed.

 

[ZeeOmega]

When you guys are ready to make your own Vitamin C + Ferulic acid and jojoba + Vitamin E, come back to me! 

Would you mind PMing me this? My life is a little crazy right now, but once it settles a bit, I really want to try this out. I love the result of these serums, but am not crazy about the prices, especially as my husband uses them as well. 

 

[Shalott]

@ I am not criticizing you because that is not my place, but I do think the case you are trying to argue to Sephora would be a little more effective if you were not still purchasing so much from them. If you constantly tell them how bad the service is, but continue to purchase anyways, it sends the message that you are just complaining to get reparations, and most companies don't like that.

If I were in your shoes, I'd hold off on the complaints, or the Sephora purchases, or both. :flowers:

 

[Shalott]

I got mt gift bag set that I ordered this weekend. I got the 3rd bag option, the flawless refresh. Everything looks perfect, exactly as pictured and honestly I don't think there is anything this bag that I won't use. I purchased a rollerball of Carven perfume, one that I've never tried and they don't have in store. It smells nice, not entirely sure if it's "me"... This might be a gift for my mom.

I LOVE the scent if the Carven candle that was the FF offer a couple of weeks ago - I didn't even realize it was a whole perfume line! I will have to check this out! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[AngeBrooklyn]

@@ohsailor  Thank you for the detailed explanation.  Totally trying this!

 

[Brandy Roberts]

@ I am not criticizing you because that is not my place, but I do think the case you are trying to argue to Sephora would be a little more effective if you were not still purchasing so much from them. If you constantly tell them how bad the service is, but continue to purchase anyways, it sends the message that you are just complaining to get reparations, and most companies don't like that.

If I were in your shoes, I'd hold off on the complaints, or the Sephora purchases, or both. :flowers:

Yeah, but I'm not complaining about the products, which is what I purchase.  I just want them to treat us like adults.  I'm not asking for anything.  I didn't give them my info...not that they can't find me but I don't want/need points.  Just want them to do the right thing.  I like their perks, their prices are comparable, and that's why I shop there.  I'm on a promo kick and when it's gone I'll shop elsewhere, so I get something out of it too, but I still want them to just tell us what's up.  That's all.

EDIT:  Plus, and maybe this is me being cynical, but with all of their grand openings and expanding yadi yadi yadi, one customer won't make a difference.  Look at how many of us have posted our feedback with Sephora...at the end of the day it doesn't matter, but I feel better saying something - because I don't feel I really have a right to piss and moan about something if I don't try to do something about it. Again, probably very cynical of me, but there you have it.  :wacko2:

 

[CaliMel]

we pretty much NEVER put anything back on the shelf. I have only done it once where it was purchased that morning and she came back and you could tell it had not been opened and the bag/wrapping was exactly how I had put it in. But really, we aren't willing to risk putting a used product back on the shelf, people lie and you never know who to believe or not. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Some things we can save to use as future testers but otherwise it goes in the trash. The trash! I know sephora makes a lot of money but as a makeup lover, it hurts my heart! And it hurts our store numbers, our SIJCP is smaller so a huge return really can ruin our plan for the day. I know most customers don't care about those things (I never even thought about it before) but it sucks when you had a great sales day but terrible store numbers due to returns. That being said, if you hate something, please return it.. That's what it is there for. But I feel sick when people buy a lot, for example, to use a code and then return things that we have to throw away. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

My thoughts on the vault.. I love my naked palettes and all the things UD. They are really good products, I adore their shadows. Can you set some of it aside as your Christmas present? You could even bundle some things you won't use to give as presents, like a blush and liner or gloss. Then it's knocking down your shopping list, plus a good treat for yourself. If I didn't already own a lot of it, I'd justify the hell out of buying it haha

aww TY for the explanation! It's a lot like food service then. It really really sucks to have to throw things away that you KNOW no one ate, but legally cannot serve to another person because it left the kitchen. I thought that was the case with makeup too, since it would be considered contaminated if it left the store purchased. So that's good to know. I guess that's why a lot of other countries don't allow returns on things.

I usually try not to return things unless I absolutely hate it/something is actually wrong with it, so I'll definitely continue to only return in that circumstance.

I do not own any of the products in The Vault, so it is all amazing to me! I just feel bad for spending so much. But if I go on no buy for makeup next year, it should be okay.

 

[v0ltagekid]

Yeah, but I'm not complaining about the products, which is what I purchase.  I just want them to treat us like adults.  I'm not asking for anything.  I didn't give them my info...not that they can't find me but I don't want/need points.  Just want them to do the right thing.  I like their perks, their prices are comparable, and that's why I shop there.  I'm on a promo kick and when it's gone I'll shop elsewhere, so I get something out of it too, but I still want them to just tell us what's up.  That's all.

EDIT:  Plus, and maybe this is me being cynical, but with all of their grand openings and expanding yadi yadi yadi, one customer won't make a difference.  Look at how many of us have posted our feedback with Sephora...at the end of the day it doesn't matter, but I feel better saying something - because I don't feel I really have a right to piss and moan about something if I don't try to do something about it. Again, probably very cynical of me, but there you have it.  :wacko2:

I honestly don't think you are wrong for telling them how u feel. Especially because it's a recurrent issue that hasn't been fixed. How long does it usually take for u to get ur packages? I get mine in like 1-2 days at the most, I feel like some of them were overnighted, I am so impressed. I wonder where they ship from to you, mine leave from MD and I am in NY. 

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I get a lot of packages too, I would be a little stressed if my stuff didn't come on time. I order from Sephora because they ship so quick to me, otherwise I would order from Nordstroms or something, the GWP are usually better anyway. 

 

[v0ltagekid]

aww TY for the explanation! It's a lot like food service then. It really really sucks to have to throw things away that you KNOW no one ate, but legally cannot serve to another person because it left the kitchen. I thought that was the case with makeup too, since it would be considered contaminated if it left the store purchased. So that's good to know. I guess that's why a lot of other countries don't allow returns on things.

I usually try not to return things unless I absolutely hate it/something is actually wrong with it, so I'll definitely continue to only return in that circumstance.

I do not own any of the products in The Vault, so it is all amazing to me! I just feel bad for spending so much. But if I go on no buy for makeup next year, it should be okay.

I feel so guilty about ordering the big MUFE shadow palette.. the 30 artist 30 colors thing.. ugh, I feel so guilty I don't even use it lol.

It's so pricey. I mean, I can afford it but man when  I think about how much I spent on it :/ yikes haha.. and u would think I would stop buying shadow palettes.. but oh no.. I have to have all of them.. 

 

[CaliMel]

I feel so guilty about ordering the big MUFE shadow palette.. the 30 artist 30 colors thing.. ugh, I feel so guilty I don't even use it lol.

It's so pricey. I mean, I can afford it but man when  I think about how much I spent on it :/ yikes haha.. and u would think I would stop buying shadow palettes.. but oh no.. I have to have all of them.. 

It's really hard because they have so many gorgeous colors. These are literally the only palettes I have purchased aside from those Wet N Wild ones when I was a teenager. But I literally wear the same 3 colors of eyeshadow every single day of my life without fail, and do not use any others, so there is no temptation really for me to get the other palettes. Even some of the colors in the Naked ones are darker than I would regularly wear but I will make myself use them since I spent so much! =)   You should figure out some looks using the ones you have! Then you'll get to enjoy them. It's so hard to break out of makeup ruts though. I know I totally get stuck in them!

 

[pokeballssohard]

Okay, I'm going to be making some kind of a purchase for one of those holiday sample bags. That's just too good of a perk! The question is, which one.... I want the pampered party prep for the glamglow dual cleanse and stay flawless, I want the bright night out for the Kat Von D lippie and the UD liner, and the Flawless Refresh for the Clinique Black Honey and First Aid cleanser! Going to be getting birthday cash this weekend, so I have some time to think it over, but still.

Decisions, decisions... 

 

[v0ltagekid]

It's really hard because they have so many gorgeous colors. These are literally the only palettes I have purchased aside from those Wet N Wild ones when I was a teenager. But I literally wear the same 3 colors of eyeshadow every single day of my life without fail, and do not use any others, so there is no temptation really for me to get the other palettes. Even some of the colors in the Naked ones are darker than I would regularly wear but I will make myself use them since I spent so much! =)   You should figure out some looks using the ones you have! Then you'll get to enjoy them. It's so hard to break out of makeup ruts though. I know I totally get stuck in them!

It sounds like u needed them then! lol

For me, it's not about the how to use them, I definitely sport bold colors all the time. I just feel like they are this beautiful treasure that shall not be touched haha I'm so dumb, I'll start using it tomorrow #facepalm

 

[v0ltagekid]

Okay, I'm going to be making some kind of a purchase for one of those holiday sample bags. That's just too good of a perk! The question is, which one.... I want the pampered party prep for the glamglow dual cleanse and stay flawless, I want the bright night out for the Kat Von D lippie and the UD liner, and the Flawless Refresh for the Clinique Black Honey and First Aid cleanser! Going to be getting birthday cash this weekend, so I have some time to think it over, but still.

Decisions, decisions... 

I love glamglow, that's the bag I got :3 loveeee

 

[numbersmom]

So I placed my $25 order not thinking to much about the products since I settled on wanting the $15 Marc Jacob minis and searched on $10 items. During the search I found a set worth $24 of FAB items. I use the lotion almost everyday and I can always use a good lip balm for winter. When it arrived today the box said it was $16 for a $24 value and it was out of stock almost immediately, so I'm thinking it was an error to be sold at $10 considering each product cost $12 individually.

 

[sweetyzoya]

When you guys are ready to make your own Vitamin C + Ferulic acid and jojoba + Vitamin E, come back to me! 

Thanks for all that info @ohsailor. I was looking at the Vit C serum and didn't think I could do DIY it. So, I had been eyeing the Poppy Austin's Vit C serum with Hyaluronic acid on Amazon. But your method sounds easy, so I'm going to try and do this. Can you tell me more about making the above combination?

 

[page5]

So I placed my $25 order not thinking to much about the products since I settled on wanting the $15 Marc Jacob minis and searched on $10 items. During the search I found a set worth $24 of FAB items. I use the lotion almost everyday and I can always use a good lip balm for winter. When it arrived today the box said it was $16 for a $24 value and it was out of stock almost immediately, so I'm thinking it was an error to be sold at $10 considering each product cost $12 individually.

Perhaps it will be one of their $10 black friday deals.

 

[sparklesgirlxox]

Anyone have any clue if the urban decay vault will be coming back into stock