QBB Hauls: Recent Stuff I've Been Buying

For some reason, the internet loves hauls. They make sense for me a little more on YouTube than on a blog, but I'm happy to keep sharing. These make an easy second post, and allow you the ability to weigh in on what I review- all you have to do is ask!

I mentioned this yesterday, but any day that starts with a haul/formulaic post, you'll be getting a second post at noon or 5PM EDT. With today being a holiday, it's a special post.

Because of the long weekend here in the States, I've been spending time with friends, attending a couple of bashes (style post later this week), and doing a lot of shopping. I'm writing this post on Monday afternoon, so when I refer to days- consider it a current reference.

Friday Night Haul City

I had plans for rooftop drinks on Friday night, but my boss kicked us all out of the office early. I had a couple of hours to spare and I work in such a dangerous area- Sephora, Nordstrom Rack, Walgreens, CVS, and Macys are all within walking distance. So, Friday Night Haul City before drinks! I actually came home to find a couple of these at my door.

New drugstore goodies: Maybelline Master Precise Ink Metallic Liquid Eyeliner- Violet (I just wanted to try one of these), and all 3 colors (2 new) of the L'Oreal Infallible The Super Slim Liquid Eyeliner- Black, Brown, Grey.

Glitter: 2 x NYX Glitters

Inglot: 3 x Inglot AMC Pure Pigment Eyeshadows

Sephora: 2x Stellar Stardust Lip Powder Trios (as enabled by BeautyTalk), Natasha Denona Blush Duo #15

Stila: 2x orders... In a Firenze & Next to Notte


I should mention that I placed a rather large Beautylish order earlier that morning. Whoops.

Saturday dawned hot and sticky. On my way to a bare-faced coffee run, I made an early AM TJMaxx run and really got some amazing things-

100 Count Ole Henriksen Truth on the Go Wipes, Strivectin Hair- Volume Shampoo & Conditioner, Too Faced Melted Lipstick in Melted Marshmallow (a real score because the component is pristine. Win!), and Milani Bella Rouge Eyeshadow

Sunday was an errands day, but I did pick up a few things.

Between Ulta, Rite Aid, and Walmart, I picked up a ton of drugstore items: all 5 L'Oreal Infallible Paints Metallics Shadows, 2x NYX glitters, the rainbow Maybelline highlighter, 2x Wet n Wild pencil sharpeners, 1x Maybelline liner, Walmart's version of cleansing wipes (for swatches), and a Rimmel Oil Gloss.

I made it out of Sephora for $20: an Almond foot mask & Cake and Bake Sponge.

Kiko called me like I was a lost child with a huge sale: 5x Water Shadows (review coming), 2x Gel Duo nail polishes (including the white I put on for Monday's party), a mini nail polish, and one of the items from the latest capsule collection.

Oh yeah, I also picked up the BH Carli Bybel palette.



I took yesterday (Monday) off to enjoy a nice, long weekend. I made plans to meet up with a friend for a casual lunch before heading off to a rooftop white party (note: this is a party in which all people were asked to wear white head-toe and not a reflection on race).

We were in one of my favorite local areas, which is a retail/food/living mix. My favorite jewelry boutique (Kendra Scott) is in this area... so the spending juices started early. (Keep in mind that there are plenty of days that I don't spend any money- this was a holiday weekend.

Before lunch, my friend enabled me to pick up the Kendra Scott Rose Quartz Kiri necklace, Bright Red Andy Bracelet, and Goldstone Jana bracelet. (The Bright Red Elles were a subsequent Nordstrom purchase- with notes- as was the MyTagalongs case).

We made a quick post-lunch Target run- I was able to replenish my Pixi + Caroline Hirons Double Cleanse, and grab the L'Oreal Infallible Paints Matte in Festival, and picked up the ELF Cream eyeliner in Teal Tease (which I've been on the hunt for)

On my way home, I stopped at TonyMoly to pick up some masks- I used my last Tea Tree mask on Sunday, trying to combat a breakout. I picked up: 5 x Tea Tree masks and 2 x Green Tea masks.

I also swung by SiJCP and picked up Stila Magnificent Metals Glitter & Glow Liquid Eyeshadow in Violet Vixen (yassssss I have them all!!!) that I had on hold. I then scoped the sale section and nabbed the KvD Studded Kiss Lipstick in Lolita 2 and Shade & Light Quad in Smoke. They had new 100 pt-perks up: Tarte Tartiest Pro Glow Liquid Highlighter in Stunner & Becca Ever-Matte Powerless Primer


I'm now just waiting for my purchases last week to trickle in.

Have you hauled anything fun lately?

Happy Fourth!

QBB Hauls: Sephora 2017 VIB Rouge Fall Preview Event

Welcome to the first of a new series for me- QBB Hauls. I used to mainly show hauls on Instagram, but I'd like to start posting on this site again. This also allows me to see if there's a highly requested item and rack and stack items I plan to review. Just because I hauled it, I may not post about it. I don't receive products for free, so I'm not getting new items every day. I find hauls fun- perhaps I've watched too many haul videos?

This past Saturday was the Fall 2017 Sephora VIB Rouge Fall Preview Event here in the US. Although US customers weren't treated to sample in our bag or candies, we did have an event. I'm not sure why Sephora favors their Canadian customers for these events (they had closed-door events when US ones were cancelled, and this is actually the 3rd sample bag that they've gotten deluxe samples with but US got an empty bag this year alone), but that's Sephora these days. Don't even get me started on the current status of their warehouses.

Anyway, I digress.

The small bag was the GWP during the event. 

I  also picked up yet another Sephora Collection Solid Brush Cleaner because I go through these like crazy. You'll see so many of these in my empties.

Next, I picked up one of the featured items- the Urban Decay Go Naked 100% Perfume Oil. I will review this in the next week or so.

I will also be reviewing my next purchase in the coming week or two- the Milk Makeup Holographic Lip Glosses in Supernova and Mars. I fell in love with these after swatching them. They totally transform any lip color, and I think Mars in particular will be incredible for summer.

I also nabbed one of the Natasha Denona Blush Duos (#19) because I'm so intrigued by the line and wanted to try a face product that isn't the $89 contour palette.

Oh yeah, and I also got the Natasha Denona Sunset Palette! I won't be reviewing because it's almost impossible to find now, but here's a pretty picture of it. If it ever becomes permanent, I'm sure I'll be happy to review.

I can't wait... and yes, I know. But this is a special shadow palette. I never said I wouldn't purchase palettes- I will be getting the new ABH, containing to build my Viseart collection, and buying more from Natasha Denona in particular.

Aside from the fact that Natasha Denona is incredibly pricey, this is a relatively sane haul, right?

Did you attend the 2017 Fall Preview event? If so, what did you purchase?

NOTD: Sephora Sky Diving

Today's NOTD is a shade that I would wager most people have wandered by several times. Sephora Sky Diving is a bright cornflower blue creme with exceptional formula. For those who aren't familiar with these polishes, they're tucked in with the regular Sephora Collection items and retail for $5/0.16fl oz.

Sky Diving didn't require a white base coat; there are 3 coat plus Butter London Hardware on my nails in this shot.  I find this line a great way to grab colors I have a one or two-time wish to try out.

2014 Sephora in JCPenney Sun Safety Kit

While I certainly haven't had the opportunity to try out all of these products, the Sephora in JCPenney versions of the large Sephora sets are never online, so I wanted to give everyone a peek at what's inside.  There are a lot of repeats from the 2013 set, but it's in a smaller bag. This retails for $32 and includes the standard charitable donation to the Skin Cancer Foundation.

Contents:

• Algenist Regenerative Anti Aging Moisturizer SPF 20 (0.5 fl oz/15ml)
• Bare Minerals Original Mineral Veil Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 25 
• Murad Essential-C Day Moisture  SPF 30 (0.33 fl oz/10 ml)
• Ole Henriksen Protect the Truth SPF 50+ Broad Spectrum Sunscreen (0.5 fl oz/15ml) 
• Peter Thomas Roth Max Sheer All Day Moisture Defense Lotion (0.5 fl oz/15 ml)
• Shiseido SPF 50+ Ultimate Sun Protection Cream (0.64 fl oz)
• St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse (1.69 fl oz/50ml)
• Stila Stay All Day 10-in-1 HD Bronzing Beauty Balm SPF30 (0.23 fl oz/7ml)
• Supergoop SPF50 Sun-Defying Sunscreen Oil (1 fl oz/30 ml)
• Tarte Brazilliance Skin Rejuvenating Maracuja Self-Tanner (0.5 fl oz/15 ml)
• Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Medium/Deep Matte Bronzer (4g/0.14oz)

I just wanted to take a moment to show the contents of the kit, not necessarily review it. This year's bag is smaller than the 2013 version.  Here's a comparison of the two. 2014 is on top, 2013 on the bottom.

Overall the Sun Safety Kit is one of the items I look forward to every summer. It's a great way to sample various sunscreens and self-tanners. I've discovered some great new favorites- and it's also a cost-effective way to do so.

The Sephora version will likely be available online later this month. It's larger, and has a higher price tag.  Since I've already purchased the SiJCP version, I won't be picking it up.