Sephora

Found here. (I bought Shimmery Golden Beige)

I love Sephora. There's a Sephora downtown SLC but I don't usually go inside unless I'm out of state. I'm not sure why. I normally just browse, but since I was in Alabama with some birthday money I decided to just get something and spoil myself! So I purchased $14 lipgloss. Which felt ridiculous, but that's because I'm used to spending $5 tops. (I wear Bonnebell still, remember?) I must say I love this stuff! I can't smell it on my lips at all - which is important to me. I like the color (shimmery golden beige) and the flecks of gold.


I also would love to purchase some high quality tweezers but I can't bring myself to spend between $15-$20 when I know that I can buy some at Target for $1.99. But look how cute:


I think I've mentioned before that I'm always - ALWAYS looking for eyeshadow. Lately I've been looking for bronze and gold hues but I'm coming up short. I saw this - it's Bobbi Brown Eyeshadow in Pink Quartz and it looks like I've found what I'm looking for. Except I can't bring myself to pay $38 for eyeshadow.

Found here.

I also like the gold hues of this Stila Eyeshadow. I saw a review by a consumer who felt that it was the best gold ever. I'm intrigued. But $28 is still pretty steep for me.

Found here.

I really like the shimmer and glitter too. It may remind me a little of middle school and that white glitter phase, but I think for evening, adding a little glitter/ shimmer to the eyelids is fun!

Found here. $19

Mascara is tricky for me. I like anything that volumizes...period. From hair products to mascara. I feel like I still haven't found "The Perfect Mascara" but I've read that Dior is up there when it comes to mascara. I would love to sample this and see what I think, but for $28, I think I'll just think on it.

The one thing I really think I would invest in for quality would have to be make up brushes. Anyone who has put on make up can attest that a good quality brush is essential. At $34 I feel it's a bit much but I know that a great face brush is something to consider.

Found here.

Now when you purchase Sephora in stores frequently they'll throw in a sample or two. I was given a sample of facial cleanser. One of these days when I get brave, I might try it. I worry because I have sensitive skin, but I still might try it and see.

Online you can actually pick 3 free samples when you order. And what's better than free samples?! Personally I'd pick perfumes as my samples, but that's just me. I wasn't even aware Jennifer Aniston had a fragrance, but I'd be curious to see what scent she puts her name on.

Last but not least - Beauty Advice. This is where you go if you have that question about how to correctly apply "smoky eye" and learn about blush placement for your face shape. These are crucial key things each woman should know! There's even a tutorial on the "5 Minute Makeup" technique. For girls on the go, a.k.a girls who slept through the alarm! I've been applying my own make up since I was a "tween," and seeing something like this probably could have stopped me from trying my "double eyeliner" technique (I put on brown eyeliner and then white eyeliner in a straight line on top of that...) or advised against the bright blue liquid eyeliner that I bought at Claire's in those middle school years. I guess at one point we all have to learn. And then our mothers keep pictures to document such stupidity...


Either way, Sephora in store or online is a place all women should visit a time or two. If they're seasoned make up wearers or young girls starting the adventure - it's a great place to be!