november 2017: sephora play!

hi guys! this month's sephora play arrived today! (theme: survivor of the chillest) ~Lin-chan ^.~

1. marc jacobs velvet noir major volume mascara -- got a sample of this mascara in the past and it's slowly on it's way out! so excited to get another!
   repurchase? it's kind of expensive to be honest, so i'm not sure.
2. igk mistress hydrating hair balm -- i'm interested in trying this out. it has a very typical non-chemical, powdery floral hair product type of scent. i guess this is a leave in treatment?
   repurchase? probably not
3. origins clear improvements mask -- i've tried this in the past and liked it, but i feel like i've got too many other skincare things to work on, so i'm going to pass this along.
   repurchase? yes
4. perricone md hydrating cloud cream -- while i do like unscented facial lotions, i'm not huge on ones that sink in super fast and you no longer know it's there. this one gives the skin a pretty soft feel once it's absorbed. i'll give this a try, but it's likely to be passed along.
   repurchase? nah
5. sephora collection ultra shine lip gel in 04 perfect nude -- this is getting passed along. slowly getting christmas presents together, and this is a great addition! and i haven't been into glosses lately.
   repurchase? probably not
6. burberry blush perfume sample -- this one smells nice, contrary to most other burberry fragrances i've smelled, but i think i'm going to pass this along too since i don't think i'll use it.
   repurchase? nah
7. 'coupon' for an extra 50 points on the next in-store purchase

august 2017: sephora play!

hi guys!!! i'm finally taking the time to sit down and get some posts done! i wasn't feeling it last week, so i appologize there. but let's get onto this month's sephora play! (theme: the innovators) ~Lin-chan ^.~

hourglass foundation in shell, korres golden krocus

1. beautyblender micro.mini -- this is now my third? sample of one of these.. i still haven't used the first, gave away the second, and now i'm probably going to give away this third one. while i like beautyblender as a sponge brand, i'm just not into using sponges. i really should use my first one similar to how i use the real techniques eraser and see how it fares, since i don't really plan on using this lil guy on concealer.
   repurchase? undecided
2. clinique mascara duo with lash building primer & high impact mascara -- i think i'm going to give this away for a friend to try. i've used this mascara before, i can't remember about the primer, and i did like it. i think my thing though is that there's a lot of really good mascaras between maybelline, covergirl, and loreal that are better value for your money.
   repurchase? maybe
3. hourglass vanish seamless finish foundation stick in shell -- i'm so uncertain about this shade i received! like it seems kind of light on me relative to my foundation color, but it seemed to blend in perfectly fine on my face. i'm so confused! i'll have to use more of this to give you a better report, probably in an empties or something.
   repurchase? undecided
4. korres golden krocus ageless saffron elixir -- this reminds me a tooon of the farsali serums. just saying. and the price point? also way up there. i think i will actually give this a fair shot, but i doubt i'll see miracles happen.
   repurchase? nah
5. alterna haircare miracle multiplying volume mist -- i honestly don't have a volume problem. my hair is pretty thick as it is. while i love alterna's caviar line, i think i'll pass this along to someone with thinner hair.
   repurchase? nah
6. burberry my burberry -- this one's a little too florally, powdery, and something else for me.. not into it.
   repurchase? nah
7. 'coupon' for an extra 50 points on the next in-store purchase