My VIB 15% off ticket Sephora Mini Haul!

Hello,

So as I'm sure ya'll know, Sephora recently had a sale that you could access at different times based on your "ranking".  VIB Rouges got in first , then VIB's, then Beauty Insider's.  I don't know how much stock they had on the "good stuff" but so many things I wanted were sold out.  No Pantone blush trio for me :(

But I was lucky enough (and I had a long enough list) that I was still able to find stuff!

Source

So onto the goodies...

LIP TARS! I MUST HAVE ALL THE LIP TARS!
Here is a link to post I did about other lip tars I own.

It's the OCC All Star Mini Lip Tar Set - and mini's a perfect  a little goes a LONG way.  Here are some awesome swatches from Warpaint & Unicorns - awesome blog, and her swatches are far superior to mine.

Here's the clear

Divine, Clockwork, Psycho, Stalker & Strumpet (I have Strumpet in the full size too - its a great fall color)

Pris, Lovecraft, Yaoi, Super NSFW, Electric Grandma & Authentic

Fun right!  Great for mixing and making ombre lips and really something for every season!

The set is regularly $58 and is still available.

I also got the Lip Tar Primer -

 

From the Sephora website: "Formulated with super hydrating dry oils that moisturize lips without leaving behind a sticky or overly moist finish, this primer can be used to refresh your Lip Tar throughout the day without having to apply more color. Use it anywhere else on the face or body where intense hydration is needed. " $18

And finally...

Here is the description from Sephora:"Embrace Ole’s philosophy for gorgeous, healthy skin with daily exfoliation, hydration, and protection. These three multitaskers work in synergy to brighten, resurface, and hydrate using the most potent antiaging powerhouses: vitamin C, essential fatty acids, and alpha hydroxy acids—the three pillar ingredients of Ole’s skincare. By expertly blending potent actives balanced with nurturing and soothing botanicals, skin can achieve maximum youthful results. These three little wonders with indulgent textures and aromas make treating your skin a daily pleasure." $70

I really like the truth serum, I had gotten a deluxe sample before and I put it on in the morning before my moisturizer and my skin looks brighter and glowy within 2 days.  So I also wanted to try the day and night cream as well.  Plus once again, travel sizes are awesome right now as I have 3 trips coming up.

Well that's all - but I already have my eye on something else:

Source

It's the Monarch Eyeshadow Palette by Kat Von D - $48.  It's currently out of stock :(  

So what's on your Sephora wishlist? 

Jasmine

Review - OCC Lip Tar in Strumpet

Hello!

Today I finally tried one (yes I have 7) of my OCC Lip Tars!  And I am in love :)  It is all the things I heard it would be - Long lasting, Excellent color payoff and you only need the tiniest amount. 

I would definitely recommend exfoliating your lips before applying as it will show all your dead skin bits.  They also recommend applying clear lip tar first, but I found as long as I exfoliated and had a used a bit of balm like 20 minutes in advance it was fine.

 

Here it is swatched on my arm - I could not get a clear picture, excuse the blurriness:

 

 

And like the directions show it works best to apply it directly to the brush, you need a teeny, tiny amount.  About the size of  a large hex in a glitter polish :)

 

And the results - wa-lah:

 

 

It actually looks much more like the color of the swatch on my arm in real life - I took the pictures in 3 different kinds of light but my camera just couldn't seem to catch it, but you can see the lovely texture and coverage non the less.  And it lasts and lasts, and than fades to a stain.

 

I will definitely be trying my other colors in the next few days.

 

Have you ever tried the Lip Tars and if so what is your favorite color?

 

 

Jasmine

 

 

 

 

 

 







Presents to myself - OCC Lip Tars

Hello:

Hope you all are having a good weekend!  As a make-up/skincare consultant I am working and today is actually my Tuesday.  But because I'm doing what I love, it always flies by and allows me to buy presents for myself like this gem!

Is that 5 new Lip Tars for me?  oh yes!  I got it from Sephora and usually the Lip Tars are $16 each, but this full sized set was only $49 and it came with a full size lip brush - Score!

The five colors are (from left to right) Pretty Boy, Stalker, Vintage, Grandma, and Melange.  I love OCC's names - like Grandma is totally a coral that older ladies like to rock with a modern edge.  I had to look up Melange - it's either rock formations or it can mean a literal mixture of things.  I just saw Sephora now has some of the Metallic Lip Tars so you know I'll be workin hard for the $$ this weekend so that can be my next gift to myself.  :) 

They are all amazingly pigmented and you need so little product, that these may last me my entire life.  The full size lip brush that came with them is really nice as well.  Also they are "made to be mixed" so I think Grandma and Stalker need to meet :)

Do you have a favorite Lip Tar?

Jasmine

Desperetly seeking burgandy...

Hello:
For fall I have been looking for a dark burgundy lipstick.  I grabbed some images of what I'm looking for.

All these fair ladies are rockin a darker red like I am looking for.  I especially like the blonde on the top right.  I think OCC lip Tar in Black Dahlia may be close to what I am looking for.  But I was at Sally's Beauty Supply today and saw a shade that looked about right in the tube - Pallido Herbal Lipstick in Juniper (you can check it out Here). 

It retails for $5.99

Looks promising....

Bare Lips

Oh no!  It's just a pretty Red! 

So not quite the vampy burgundy I was looking for but I see a trip to Sephora in my future... and possible success! 

Do any of you have suggestions or know a color that I should be looking for?

Jasmine