This time of year is MY FAVORITE for makeup shopping because GIFT SETS.
Although through the years I have become very discriminating when choosing my holiday purchases.
Some gift sets look like a a fantastic money saver but actually aren’t because:
A. I will only use a small portion of it
B. The packaging is big and the actual makeup is not
C. There are too many duplicates of things I already have.
So I study them all very carefully before making my decision.
I’m buying mine this week because
from today until Monday it’s 20% off everything at Sephora for any VIB or VIB Rouge member. So I’m obviously gonna take advantage of that:)
Here are my picks & why:
43 Comments
ddemos
November 6, 2014 at 8:46 amI just fell for this from sephora…a “free gift” of deluxe samples, that when you hold up to the light to read the directions…you find out are not even half full. Nothing is free…ever 🙂
Jessica Pierson
November 6, 2014 at 8:47 amW00T!!!! I got my winter hydration kit a couple months ago (with the clarisonic Mia 2 in it), and I ordered my VIBRouge Exclusive Smashbox Double Exposure eyeshadow palette on the sale. SO EXCITED!! Gorgeous colors, and I’ve never used Smashbox eyeshadow. i’ve been lusting after the Full Exposure palette for a while. There’s ONE other thing I really want but I decided I should wait… although i’ll probably buy it let’s be real here.
Jennifer
November 6, 2014 at 9:05 amAm I missing something? On my computer the post ends with “here are my picks and why.”
Vicki
November 6, 2014 at 9:26 amSame for me, can’t see anything past that 🙁
Jennifer
November 6, 2014 at 9:28 amWhat computer and browser are you using? I am on a Macbook using Chrome.
Isabel
November 6, 2014 at 9:42 amDo you have an add blocker installed in your browser? I didn’t see it either in my regular browser firefox because of that but I see it fine using chrome
Jennifer
November 6, 2014 at 9:45 amBingo! That did the trick! I would have never thought of that. Thanks!
Maryanne
November 6, 2014 at 12:10 pmI can’t see it either. I did pick up The Kat Van D star studded eyeshadow book and The Smashbox contouring kit.
Maryanne
November 6, 2014 at 12:10 pmLove them both!
Emily Shea
November 6, 2014 at 5:39 pmThe contour kit is sooo fab!
Ashley
November 6, 2014 at 9:25 amHave you seen the Josie Maran Winter Dreams collection? From the reviews, 2 items are full sized (the argan oil light and coconut water eyeshadow) and the rest are fair for “deluxe size”. Just ordered it yesterday so excited to see how they perform, looks like a natural look used together based on YouTube reviews.
Glorya
November 6, 2014 at 4:44 pmI looked over the Sephora selection as i’ve spent enough money there to get this 20% deal, I like the Josie Maran collection and I was thinking about the Sephora make up collection. Otherwise I tend to agree with Cara that some of the special gifts are a little on the skimpy side.
Lela
November 7, 2014 at 4:30 amI got that Josie Maran Winter Dreams set and it is amazing. Do it! So worth the money, I have used everything in it every single day.
I got the Urban Decay lipstick set for myself, I love the formula and didn’t have any of the colors, plus you get a full-sized clear pencil to keep the bright shades from bleeding.
Lena
November 8, 2014 at 2:47 amkaren at makeupandbeautyblog has a review on this. it looks good on her!
Jen
November 6, 2014 at 10:15 amIt’s so busy right now you can’t even get on the site….
Megan S.
November 6, 2014 at 11:06 amTomorrow QVC is having the Clarisonic Mia 2 as their Today’s Special Value and it is on easy pay if you wanted to do that. I love my original Clarisonic. http://www.qvc.com/EMAIL.product.A259714.html?promo=RM6&cm_ven=APTSV&cm_cat=CLARISONIC_110614&cm_pla=BRANDINACTIVE_13TO24&cm_ite=HERO_A259714_CL2:Clarisonic&sc=MAIL&cvosrc=email.cheetahmail.2096479156
Diane lahr
November 6, 2014 at 3:36 pmDon’t have a Sephora near me, how about Ulta?
Emily Shea
November 6, 2014 at 5:40 pmJust order online at sephora.com!
Heidi Daoud
November 6, 2014 at 4:10 pmClarisonic! Done and done. (Although I may have to check out the QVC option)
Heidi D.
http://www.wishesandreality.com
Kelly
November 7, 2014 at 4:51 amYou picked so many great ones – I am excited to do my post on this next week!
xx Kelly
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Lynda
November 7, 2014 at 3:21 pmHow does the Clarisonic compare to the Olay?
Tanya
November 8, 2014 at 9:41 amI LOVE my Clarisonic. I got the Mia, which is the smaller version and I’ve been using it non-stop for 4 years now. I notice that my make-up applies/absorbs better when I use it for a more flawless look. What about any of the NARS giftables???? Being a NARS junkie, I thought I’d throw that out there.
Tracy
November 8, 2014 at 5:41 pmAm I missing something? Haven’t gotten an email from sephora with teh 20% off details…I am a beauty insider. Is it a generic code or personalized?! please help!
Maryanne
November 9, 2014 at 6:47 amI got an email from Sephora. I think you have to be a VIB or VIB Rouge.
X
November 10, 2014 at 9:04 amNo “Monday Makeover” two weeks in a row? :\
mariesndrsn
November 10, 2014 at 10:11 amClarisonic sounds like a good set. I am always looking for new skin products xox
http://rainbowsandunicorns27.blogspot.co.uk/
Amanda G.
November 10, 2014 at 3:41 pmI have been wanting to purchase a Clarisonic, and this set looks perfect!
stacey
November 12, 2014 at 4:15 pmRodan + Fields Macroexfoliator is far superior to the Clairisonic! You should totally try it. The Clairisonic just moves the dead skin cells around, whereas the ME vacuums them off of your face, revealing those super healthy glowing skin cells!
Heather
November 12, 2014 at 7:55 pmSeriously love this! what a perfect gift guide!
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