$50 to Sephora...What to Buy?

Aug 31, 2015

Jamie D.

As you can tell from the title, I have $50 to Sephora. I've reached a point where I don't really "need" anything for my collection, and it's making me indecisive.

I don't want to spend more than $100 including the gift card. I'm not sure whether I want to splurge on something expensive, or get some backups and small products. How would you use the credit? Here are some things I'm considering:

-Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer (backup)
-Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush in Mood Exposure
-Viseart Neutral Matte Eyeshadow Palette
-Ardency Inn Manuka Honey Enriched Pigments (Peacock, Disco, Sunday)
-Kat Von D Metal Crush Eyeshadows in (Doce, Danzig, Electric Warrior)
-MUFE Aqua Eyes Eye Pencil in Light Brown (or any good chocolate brown pencil liner? suggestions?)
-Bite Beauty Frozen Berries in Barberry
-Nars Audacious Lipsticks in Anna or Rita

I know that's a lot, and I can't decide. You see my dilemma. If any of you have personal experiences with any of these products, I'd love to hear your thoughts! Or even if you don't own any of these, what would you buy?

Aug 31, 2015

Rebecca J.

I would definitely get the mood exposure blush (I love it! It's quickly becoming my favourite blush :-) ) and I would get both those nars lipsticks too. I don't have any of those lipsticks but they look gorgeous.

Aug 31, 2015

Kitty K.

If it were me, I would personally go for the Viseart since it's a gift card. All the other products seem like something anyone would normally purchase but since Viseart is expensive it's something you normally wouldn't pick up - the gift card is the perfect opportunity. The eyeshadows are beautiful and pretty much apply blended. They are my favorite formula.. it's very easy to create looks with them. The colors can be applied softly or be as bold as you want. I find an eyeshadow primer doesn't make a difference in terms of vibrancy.

The Bite Beauty Frozen berries collection is absolutely beautiful. They came out with some beautiful colors perfect for the fall. I'd also have these at the top of my list since it seems that everytime I go into Sephora they are sold out. I only have Elderberry as of right now.

Kat Von D's Metal crush eyeshadow... she has a beautiful color range. I think they are wonderful for using as that pop of color on your lid or on your lower lash line.

NArs.. they have great lipsticks with great staying power. The choices of color are endless, and they have more than one formula. Even their lipglosses are really nice.

Aug 31, 2015

Jamie D.

Rebecca - The blush has been on my list for ages! It's definitely a serious contender. As for the lipsticks, I have 3 of the Audacious ones and they are fabulous, so naturally I need more. But the Bite one is limited edition, so I'm thinking about passing on the Nars ones this time around...idk.

Kitty - That's how I feel about the Viseart palette too, but for some reason it's so hard for me to bite the bullet! And would you mind swatching Elderberry for me? I'm lucky enough where none of the Frozen Berries are sold out in my locations (yet).

Thank you both for your input!

Aug 31, 2015

Rebecca J.

Your welcome. Can't wait to see your haul! :-)

Sep 1, 2015

Jamie D.

Thanks Kitty! It looks like a perfect fall color. And that's a gorgeous green Alma! I never felt the need for a green eyeshadow before, but I'm feeling it now. As for the Viseart, I'm definitely leaning toward a yes...if I don't buy it now I'll definitely buy it during the beauty insider sale in November. You've definitely sold me Jacqueline! Thanks so much ladies!

Sep 1, 2015

Jamie D.

Update: the Viseart palette + Bite Barberry is on it's way! I'm excited.

Sep 2, 2015

Kitty K.

Let us know how you like it :)