VIB Haul 2014

I realize this post is super late... but I thought I'd still show you what I picked up at this year's VIB sale! I definitely feel like I should've picked up a few more products to really take advantage of the 20% off but, let's be honest, I don't think I'll ever feel like I got enough.

In case you don't know, the VIB sale is a sale that goes on for all VIB and VIB Rouge members. You get the coupon emailed to you that you can use in store or online. The email also comes with 2 barcodes so there's one for you and one for a friend. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe this happens once a year.

I feel like during the VIB sale most people either stock up on products they know and love, or they take the opportunity to try new brands and products that they have been dying to get their hands on. I definitely did a combination of both. 

Urban Decay's De-Slick Setting Spray

I think I mentioned this in a previous post, but I am totally digging the de-slick over the all-nighter. I guess there actually is a difference in the formulation! I like to use this after I apply my foundation and a second time once I've finished everything else. If you're in need of a setting spray, I would highly recommend this one. It helps with keeping your makeup in place, preventing cake face, and refreshes your look if you use it later on in the day.

This setting spray is pretty pricey when you think about what it actually is. I'm trying to find a cheaper alternative that won't break the bank. I want to check out my local drugstore and see if they have the L'oreal Infallible Setting Spray. It's still a little expensive but it's ALOT cheaper then this one.

Too Faced's Better Than Sex Mascara

I have been dying to try this especially after watching a number of YouTubers rave about it! I'm happy to say that I'm enjoying it so far. I like the way it makes my lashes look but I find when I'm applying it, little clumps form at the tips of my lashes. I might have to remove more of the excess mascara off next time I use it. I'm not a fan of the clumpy look... Don't get me wrong though, I do like this mascara! If you've been debating on getting it or not I would say, just do it! I did and so far I don't have any regrets.

Origins' Best of Both Worlds Skincare Set

I'm so happy I got my hands on this set! It was a bit hesitant as I believe it was around $60 but I'm so glad I got it. The set includes their Drink Up overnight mask, High-Potency Night-A-Mins Renewal Cream, and two GinZing products, Energy-Boosting Moisturizer and Refreshing Eye Cream. I did a review on their Drink Up mask that you can take a look at here.

The main reason I got this set was so I can try out the GinZing line and restock on the Drink Up mask (I'm running low). I also really want to try some of their eye de-puffing products. I'm considering doing a brand focus on Origins products. Let me know if that's something you would be interested in seeing!

Marc Jacob's Plush Shadow Palette in Lolita

Over the summer, I got my makeup done at Sephora for a friend's sisters wedding. I was helping out with a couple of friends and we thought it would be fun to get our makeup done for the occasion. I had heard a lot about this palette but I was never really interested in getting it until I saw one of the girls from Sephora use it on my friend (the price was the main turn off). She looked so pretty! 

I feel like this palette is great for the whole "day-to-night" concept. The colours are all pretty neutral but the dark brown can be used to smoke it out and create the perfect look for a night out. 

I'm going to be honest, I'm a little scared to actually use this. For the most part it's probably because I know how expensive it is and I don't want to ruin its perfection, but I also feel like I might be a bit disappointed with this product. Every time I swatch it in store, I feel like the pigmentation just isn't there compared to other shadows like the ones from the Naked or Too Faced Palettes. Either way, I'm definitely going to give this a go in the next few days and see how I like the colour pay off, staying power, etc. 

Benefit's They're Real Mascara

A haul at Sephora isn't complete without a point redemption! I'm trying to save up more of my points for some odd reason (I may or may not be a point hoarder...), but every time I purchase something they seem to have one sample that I've been wanting to try. I have so many samples of this mascara that I still haven't bought this in the full size. If this mascara is ever up for a point redemption, I feel the need to get it because it honestly is that good.

I just realized that every single point redemption I've done has gone towards mascara... Literally every. single. one. Wait, except for one, I think one time I redeemed a primer form Clinique because, why not? But other than that, every. single. time. haha. I have a problem, I know.


Did you buy anything during the VIB sale? Are there any products that you have been dying to try?

- Amelia