Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Sephora: My Addiction Is Your Gain

It's here! My 100th post. This one is going to be about one of my favorite stores, Sephora. I know I'm not alone in my addiction. I can't go in there without buying something, which is why try I to steer clear around when rent is due. Now, if I could pay my rent in beauty products...

I have purchased so many of my great beauty finds at Sephora. They carry everything from beauty staples to hard-to-find products (some of which are exclusive to Sephora) plus they have their own line, which is pretty great.

My latest haul included a bottle of OPI's- exclusive to Sephora- "Don't Feed the Hand Models" which is a near-perfect nude. Two coats and I had the greatest complement to my natural skin tone and the dreaded mannequin-hands were not a concern.

I also picked up a tube of Benefit's latest lash lengthener, They're Real. With this mascara no one will be able to tell.


I hopped on the colorful bandwagon and could not resist getting a tube of MAKEUP FOR EVER's Rouge Artist Intense #40 (satin bright orange). Despite its clownish hue in the tube, it could not be more wearable. One swipe and you've got a pretty sheer, almost coral color. Even adding a second coat, this orange is not scary at all. I consider this my beauty risk of the summer.


My final purchase was the Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Glow Pads. These tiny little wet-naps for your face are designed to exfoliate and self-tan all in one. I must admit, it seemed counter-productive to exfoliate and self-tan together. But being that I just had to run the towelette over my face in a circular motion, I shrugged off my doubts. The wipe makes my face smell like a glass of wine, which is not a bad thing, and I woke up with a pretty and believable golden glow. Success!

And now onto the best part, as a reward for reading through this post along with the 99 before it, I'm giving away a $50 gift card to....you guessed it....Sephora! To enter please leave a comment with your favorite item Sephora carries. Enter by Tuesday, Aug. 23rd at 10 pm. I'll announce the winner Wednesday morning. Only one entry per person please. Good luck!
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20 comments:

  1. JustinMAugust 17, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    If I win I'm totally using it to meet girls.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    My favorite sephora product has to be the Urban Decay Naked Palette it is amazing for day or night natural or dramatic...best eyeshadow palette ever!!!

    I am addicted to sephora too I cant help myself when I go in there!

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  3. HeatherJAugust 18, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    I love Sephora. I could spend all day there.

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  4. Fritos and Foie GrasAugust 18, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Um you do the MOST kick ass giveaways! My favorite sephora product is definitely benetint. It is the PERFECT shade of rose and gives my lips color without making them sticky or shiny.

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  5. Banana WonderAugust 20, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    I went from reading about beer and baseball to makeup! Woot! I love all the Korres line, in particular their yogurt cream - it keeps my skin soft and doesn't make me break out :P

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  6. GMAugust 20, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    i love benetint and stila cosmetics

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  7. SarahAugust 20, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    My Favorite sephora item is urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner its the best!
    and actually all of urban decays stuff..

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  8. AnonymousAugust 20, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    My favorite is the Clarisonic! I need new brushes for it!

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  9. Stephanie MerlinAugust 20, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    My favorite item carried by Sephora is Purity cleasner by Philosophy. Thanks!

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  10. notanillusionAugust 21, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    I like the stila eye shadow kits the best! I'm such a sucker for eye shadows.

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  11. Jaded SwanAugust 21, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    My favorite item from sephora has to be the sephora brand eyeshadow in engagement ring. I get so many compliments every time I wear it. Then again, I love their nail polish as well.... Well, I just have a problem, what can I say? At least I am in good company!

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  12. GidgAugust 22, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    I love, love, love Urban Decay's Midnight Cowboy Rides Again eyeshadow. It's lovely and neutral enough for work, but has a lot of sparkle that wakes up my eyes when my night's sleep does not. And I'm almost out, so this is serendipitous timing!

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  13. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    I don't have any one favorite Sephora product; whenever I go in, I want to buy ALL THE THINGS!!! That said, I keep going back for new Clarisonic brushes. And I will return for more of the Ojon shampoo & conditioner when I run out of what I have now.

    I have to say that after seeing you on Saturday night & noticing how lovely and golden your skin looked, I'm going to run and get some of those tanning pads later this week.

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  14. magsAugust 22, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    How sweet of you to do this giveaway!!! I love the Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Glow Pads.

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  15. Nope.August 22, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Huge fan of all things Urban Decay!

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  16. DianneAugust 22, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    I just discovered Benefts "they're Real" mascara too...I love, love,love this stuff!!! Thanks for a chance to win

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  17. TeresaAugust 22, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    What a lovely shade of nude nail polish! That lipstick color is a standout as well! I love brights!

    invasionista

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  18. LaurespAugust 23, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    My absolute favorite Sephora product is a Smashbox exclusive for Sephora. It is the O-Glow lipgloss that matches your lip color but in a super sexy and grapey way. This lipgloss will literally work for EVERYONE and I super duper dig it.

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  19. AnonymousAugust 23, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    I like the free samples.

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  20. The BBAugust 23, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Thanks to all who entered! I'll announce the winner tomorrow.

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