Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Sephora Pre-Christmas Mini Haul

Hello:

On Monday I got my Sephora Order. I had gotten a gift certificate and then Sephora had their VIB coupon for $15 off and free shipping (good only thru Dec 10th) so I HAD to pick some items up :)

First I got the Guerlain Precious Lights Radiance Essentials Set:

It has a full size of their Light Rejuvenating Illuminator "Precious Light Rejuvenating Illuminator hides all imperfections and brightens the complexion with a single click. Along with Gold Radiance Pigment to tone down the appearance of wrinkles, pores, and pigment irregularities, it also reflects light to create radiance. Meanwhile, a blend of myrrh oil, known for its regenerating properties and lifting and soothing peptides, creates smoother and softer skin."  It's much like YSL Touche Eclat, but I think a bit smoother.  A deluxe sample of their Light Diffusing Perfecting Primer (which is $70 for the regular size) and my favorite the Meteorites Pearls! 
The effect you get from the pearls is really hard to describe - I tried to photograph it but my vein-y hand doesn't help!
At first it looks sparkly but blended in (hand or right) it smooths and just makes the skin look light from within.  I'll have to a before and after face look to really show it.

I also got 2 items from Caudalie:
The Cleansing Water "A soap-free, three-in-one cleanser, makeup remover, and toner for face and eyes that's perfect for all skin types - even the most sensitive."  I use it like a toner, I really think you need to wash your face especially if you have the amount of product and sunscreen on that I usually wear, but this helps prep the face very well for serums or moisturizing at night.

The Lip Conditioner " This 99.5 percent-natural treatment provides a powerful blend of antioxidants and nutrients that protect, hydrate, repair, and soothe dry lips while lending antiaging benefits. It makes an excellent lipstick base."  So many good things in one!  I haven't tried it yet but I have high hopes!

I also had the code for a free Eyeko Skinny Mini eyeliner in black:


It's not as BLACK as I like my eyeliner to be but the precision is awesome and I can darken it with a black matte shadow (I like to use Lancome's It List).


I also had over 500 beauty insider points and I had been wanting the Porefessional so I got the Benefit "Swag Bag of Sexy":


It has Deluxe Samples of Benefits High Beam, Benetint, and of course the Pore-fessional.

And then I got a few samples:

A trial of Smashbox Primer - good for travel!
And two perfumes I need to try - Acoua di Gioia and Lady Gaga Fame.  I love perfume samples because A) I love, love perfume I have over 15 bottles right now... but... B) I need to wear it, to see how it will smell on me.  I am one of those people who likes all the perfumes no one else likes when they smell it from the bottle.  But once I have it on I always get compliments.  I like Florientals - and it seems like the market is moving towards lighter more fruity stuff (and I don't want to smell like Pear Glace) so I am always on the look out for a new scent. 
 
And that's it!  With my gift certificate and coupon it only cost me $3.83!  Yeah!
 
Are you looking for some pre-Christmas Swag - then enter my Giveaway Here!  (now with even more items including a philosophy lip and shower gel set and a day and night lip balm!)
 
Jasmine
 
 

11 comments:

  1. i wish we could get the guerlain kit here in the uk, i am very envious x

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    1. I got it from the spehora website - it's ot available to ship to the UK? I wonder why...

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  2. i want to try those meteorites pearls so badly!

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    1. I <3 them, they are so wonderful foor fair skin and last a long time.

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  3. I love the Eyeko Liner. Got one in my Birchbox and it quickly became one of my favorites.

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    1. I see a lot of people doing "looks" with it, so I was excited to get one!

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  4. Wow!!! You have got great products here. I wanna try out the cleansing water since I am kinda lazy washing my face. It seems like a good product to try out.

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    1. It is better than not washing your face for sure!

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  5. The Guerlain set looks fabulous. I'm really curious to see in person what those meteorites can do.

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  6. Oooooo that's some great stuff! I have been using some Caudalie products and I think I am in love!!
    PS mind twin, guess who has a VERY large collection of perfume.... that's right, your Canadian counterpart!! It's a terrible addiction ;)

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  7. You got some great stuff, girl! I LOVE the eyeko liner as well as High Beam and Porefessional.

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