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Sephora Friends and Family Sale 2010

Lindsey — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 16:30:19 +0000

It’s that time of year again!

Sephora’s Friends and Family Sale started yesterday, Oct 21st. To receive 20% off on any purchase enter the Code: FF2010 at checkout!

Also remember that you get free standard shipping on any order over $50!

Sale ends November 3, 2010 so start shopping!

Tarina Tarantino For Sephora

Lindsey — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 01:59:01 +0000

Tarina Tarantino Fashion Collection Eyeshadow Swatches

Tarina Tarantino is best known for her fun jewelry and accessories, as well as her hot pink hair! Last month, Tarnia released her brand new makeup line sold exclusively at Sephora. The presentation is fabulous! The packaging alone makes me want to go out and buy everything

I quickly snapped a few pictures of the new line last time I was in Sephora. I only tested the shadows from her “Fashion Collection.” They were the brightest products on display and I was instantly drawn to them…

From Left to Right: Bibarucci, Electric Butterfly, Candy Cameo

From Left to Right: Candy Cameo, Victorian Pink, Tokyo Hardcore

Eye Dream Hyper Shadows From Left to Right: Bibarucci, Electric Butterfly, Candy Cameo, Victorian Punk, Tokyo Hardcore

Unfortunately, the shadows were a pretty big disappointment Not very pigmented at all, and I had to apply several layers for it to show up bright enough on camera. I wasn’t a fan of the texture either! I like eyeshadows to go on smoothly, these did not. Electric Butterfly was the best of the bunch. It had the best color payoff and slightly better texture. Still, nothing to die over.

The packaging is cute but there are wayyyy better brands out there for the $$.

Bottom line: Her jewelry is amazing, keep Tarina Tarantino on your body, not your face

Sephora Friends and Family Sale!

Lindsey — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:59:19 +0000

Get Your 20% off Coupon Code!

It’s that time of year again!

Sephora’s “Friends and Family Sale” is going on now through November 2nd, so it is the perfect time to stock up on those beauty products you’ve been dying to buy, or just get a jump start on your holiday shopping.

Use the Coupon Code “FF2009″ upon checkout and receive 20% off on just about everything in the store!

I loooove Sephora. This is very dangerous

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Temptu Hits Sephora!

Lindsey — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 05:59:46 +0000

At Home Airbrushing- Do or Don’t?

Professional makeup artists have known about Temptu for years, and now, regular makeup consumers will soon be in the know about this popular airbrushing brand. On September 15th, Temptu launched their new airbrush system in Sephora’s nationwide, giving the general public a chance to spray their way to flawless skin!

The Temptu AIRbrush system comes with the mini, light weight compressor and airbrush gun. “The Air Pod Foundations” are sold separately, in sets of two. There is also the option to by blush and a highlighter, also sold in “pod” form that can be sprayed through the airbrush gun.

So this all sounds fabulously exciting, but what are the downsides?

First of all the cost! It is $225 for the Airbrush set (gun and compressor), not including the actual makeup. If you want your foundation, tack on another $55! These prices alone makes this new makeup must-have seem depressingly out of reach for a lot of women.

I am very skeptical of how well this new product will do in Sephora, if the price doesn’t make women run for the hills, how about the unconventionality of product in general? Sephora’s website talks about how hygienic it is, and how there is no more need for brushes or sponges. This is definitely true, but add on the time you MUST spend cleaning your airbrush gun after each and every use, and all of a sudden, you might start to miss your sponges after all! Airbrush guns are very temperamental and need to be taken care of in order to work properly.

I hate to sound like a downer because I actually love Temptu and own one of the airbrushes, but this just does not seem like the most practical investment for Sephora customers.

One other thing to remember: You do not need an airbrush to achieve flawless looking skin! The magic is in the application and it is entirely possible to make yourself look thick and cakey even when using an airbrush. I challenge you to find what works best for you! I have not tried this particular product yet, so if you love it, please let me know!