Back to School Ulta & Sephora Makeup Haul

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Most people buy clothes and school supplies for “Back to School.” I bought makeup. Check out my Ulta and Sephora Haul. This video is about 18 minutes long, so get your snack, sit back, and relax. This is gonna be fun y’all. 🙂

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Hair Haul Sally’s, Ulta, & More

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I picked up several new products for my natural hair and I thought I’d share them with you. Let me know what you think.
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Spring Makeup Haul- Sephora & Ulta (2014)

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Before you watch this video, please get a cup or tea, cocoa, or coffee because I have a ton to show you. As you’ll see soon, I went completely hog wild with my makeup shopping this month. I guess absence does make the heart grow fonder.

I cashed in my Ulta Rewards for a Juicy Couture Perfume. Then I went to Sephora and did major damage over the last couple of weeks. I picked up:

  • Sephora + Pantone Universe Radiant Rush Matte Lipstick
  • Sephora + Pantone Universe Rush Luster Cheek Sweep Palette
  • Urban Decay De-Slick Mattifying Powder
  • Clinique Acne Solutions Clearing Gel
  • Clinique Cheek Pop Blush in 03 Berry Pop
  • Tarte Butter Lipstick in Poppy
  • Make Up For Ever HD Cream Blush in 510
  • Bite Beauty Lipstick in Violet
  • Koh Gen Do Cleansing Spa Water
  • Cover FX CC Cream in N X-Deep
  • Cover FX Concealer in N X-Deep

Deluxe Samples of:

  • Marc Jacobs Mascara
  • Dior ShowHourglass Mineral Veil Primer
  • Givenchy Le Rouge Lipstick in Rose Dressing

Clinique Gift with Purchase Items:

  • Take the Day off Makeup Remover for Lids
  • Even Better Makeup with SPF 15 in 13 Amber
  • Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion +
  • A Different Nail Enamel for Sensitive Skins in “Hi Sweetie”
  • Lash Doubling Mascara
  • Lipstick in Raspberry Glace

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A Winter Skincare Solution

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Let’s face it. Winter is rough on skin, but the dry air is even more dangerous is you have a tendency to have dry skin and/or have other skin conditions. Although I have an oily face, my skin otherwise is dry as the Southwest desert I live in. On top of that, I have eczema. Needless to say, winter makes my skin dry, patchy, and sometimes unbearably itchy.

Since I had a major eczema flare last summer, I’ve been working at keeping my skin better hydrated and flare free. To do that, it’s important to regularly exfoliate my skin with gentle products. Exfoliating gets rid of dead skin and helps the skincare products you use to work better.  

One of my favorite products to use is Treehut’s Shea Sugar Body Scrub. I love…love…love this. Treehut Shea Sugar Body Scrub is simply amazing. If you’re trying to get rid of dry, itchy winter skin, you gotta try this. (I keep backups of this product on hand at all times.)

I use the original Treehut Sugar Body Scrub and try to stay away from the other versions that are more heavily fragranced. The original body scrub has a light shea fragrance that doesn’t irritate my skin  or linger after use. I typically use this sugar scrub at least once a week. (I’m still struggling to stay on schedule with this.)  When used with gentle pressure, this is a great body exfoliator. After use, my skin always feels buttery smooth and hydrated. (By the way, I don’t use salt scrubs because they have a tendency to really dry my skin out.)  

Tips:

  1. The best way to use this scrub is in the shower or bathtub because it can be quite messy. Also, be sure to use a safety bath mat so that you don’t slip. 
  2. Do not use this product on your face.
  3. This body scrub also works great for hands to get rid of rough dry patches.
  4. Try the original version of this product if you are more sensitive to fragranced products.
  5. Use gentle pressure when using this product to avoid skin damage.
  6. Rinse thoroughly. (You’d be surprised how persistent some of the sugar granules are at sticking to wet skin.)
  7. Newly exfoliated skin makes it easier for your body oils, creams, and lotions to lock in necessary moisture.

So, comment below if you’ve tried Treehut’s Sugar Body Scrub or if you’ve discovered a better and more hydrating body exfoliator.  I’d love your feedback. 🙂

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*Currently, Ulta has this body scrub on sale buy 2 get 1 free in their printed advertisement. However, online, Ulta is selling Treehut products buy one get one 50% off on their online site. Usually, a jar of this scrub retails for $7.49, but the cost may vary at your local Ulta. Either way, you can use Ulta’s $3.50 coupon to get a really great deal.

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Beauty Backlog: Ulta Haul

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Just a few items from random Ulta Hauls in the last couple of months.

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Small Haul Ulta Rewards

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Can you believe I only spent $16.24 for all of this? Ulta Rewards are so the business. 🙂

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Beauty Backlog–Collective Haul from Ulta, Walgreens, and Little Black Bag

Check out some of the things that I picked up in during my birthday month, but didn’t record until now.

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  • NYX-Green Tea Blotting Paper
  • NYX-Aqua Luxe Glam Eyeliner in Glam Golden
  • NYX- Aqua Luxe Lip Gloss in VIP
  • NYX-Aqua Luxe Glam Lipstick in Divine
  • NYX-Eye Shadow in Beauty Blog
  • Essie Nail Polish in Blanc
  • Revlon Lipstick #850 Plum Velour
  • Almay Lip Gloss in Just Plum
  • NYX-Matte Lipstick in Alabama
  • NYX-Matte Lipstick in Merlot
  • First Aid Beauty Dual Repair Power Serum
  • First Aid Beauty Face Cream
  • First Aid Beauty Daily Face Cream
  • NYX-Mosaic Powder Blush in Paradise
  • NYX-Mosaic Powder Blush in Love

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Ulta Haul-April 2013

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-Mario Badescu Glycolic Foaming Cleanser
-Mario Badescu Oil Free Moisurizer SPF 30
-NYX Matte Blotting Papers
-Eco Tools Tapered Blush Brush
-Eco Tools Fan Brush
-Ulta Hydra Quench Foaming Oil Cleanser
-Ulta In Bloom Bonus Makeup Bag
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Ulta Spring Haul 2013

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  • Hot Tools 16 Oz Spray Bottle
  • Eco Tools Domed Bronzing Brush
  • Lorac Pro Palette
  • Iman Bronzer in Afterglow
  • NYX Lip Liner in Edge Pink
  • NYX Lip Liner in Nude Truffle
  • L’Oreal Colour Caresse Wet Shine Stain- Berry Persistant
  • Maybelline ColorSensational Vivids-Hot Plum
  • Maybelline ColorSensational Vivids-Vibrant Mandarin

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I Heart Ulta

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OMG!!! I am totally in love with Ulta right now. They have amazing customer service.

Last week, I was rather upset when I received my Ulta package. I ordered a Stila “In the Moment” eyeshadow pallete and a Just Cavalli perfume which arrived in pristine condition. However, the problem was with the samples that I received.

As a wannabe makeup guru , I love samples-especially of the skincare and makeup variety. And while I recognize that samples are free and should not warrant complaints, I was very surprised that all of the included makeup samples (a Maybelline Fresh Dream BB Cream, a L’Oreal Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream, and a Benefit’s Hello Flawless pressed powder) were the polar opposite of my actual skin tone. Tragically, all of the samples I received were for an ivory girl and I am clearly I’m mocha hued. Surely, in the 21st century, beauty companies should profile their customers and act accordingly. Yet, this was not the case and this incident was a sad reminder that I am African American consumer in an industry that predominately caters to Caucasian beauty.

Had this happened in the past, I would have just chalked the misfortune up to chance. Normally, I would have thrown the samples out or would have found a good home for the products with someone they would better suit. However, I spend an awful lot of money on makeup and beauty products and it’s just not fair to have to suck it up time after time when something like this happens. So I decided to do something different–I decided to call Ulta’s customer service. I figured, what’s the worst that could happen? At best,  I could ask for more appropriate samples and maybe receive them. At worst, one of my favorite beauty companies might upset me by being inconsiderate or apathetic to my needs as an African American woman. All I prayed was that one of my favorite companies would be kind with my request. Honestly, I didn’t truly think Ulta would send me new samples. I just hoped they would listen to my feedback and take that into consideration in the future.

Surprisingly, Ulta’s customer service was awesome. They listened to my explanation of the problem and promised to send me new samples. Although they could not promise to send the exact same samples in my shade, they were willing to send me new samples that I could actually use.  And guess what? They followed through and mailed me new samples that I totally love. Although I didn’t receive BB cream and pressed powder samples, I did receive skin care samples that I could use. I received three great items: a Philosophy Miracle Worker moisturizer, a Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Skin Therapy Oil, and best of all—a Benefit Porefessional  primer sample.

I guess it really is true “You have not because you ask not.” So lesson learned. Yay Ulta!!!!