Sephora's Annual Fall VIB Sale is here! Exciting, but at the same time, the sale is a little different than it was last year, and the changes aren't for the better. This year, the sale is from November 6 - November 9 for VIB Rouges, and the sale is from November 13 - November 16 for VIBs. In the past, VIB Rouges were able to shop during the entire sale period, yet this time, each tier is limited to a specific weekend. Also, there is not longer an exclusive shopping event in stores for VIB Rouges, and there isn't a gift bag with purchase. As someone who just recently made VIB Rouge for the first time (admittedly through the help of friends/family), those were perks I was looking forward to. 20% is still a good deal, but it would be nice to get a few more perks, especially when Rouge members have already spent so much at Sephora. However, I'm makeup obsessed, and I can't resist a sale, so I will probably be picking up a couple items. If you're a makeup addict like me, I've listed below some recommendations of products I've tried and love, and I've also listed my current wishlist for the sale.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Sephora favorite kits are always a great value. I don't have these two sets in particular, but I recently picked up two of the JcPenney exclusive sets (I have a previous blog post here detailing those). These kits usually have full-size and deluxe samples of bestselling products. If you're able to find the JcPenney exclusive sets, I recommend those more. The sets online are still a good deal, but I find that the JcPenney ones are usually a little bit less expensive but still include a lot of products.
For eyeshadow palettes, my two favorites are the Too Faced Chocolate Bar and the original Naked palette. Despite having these palettes for over a year now, I still use them frequently. I do prefer the Chocolate Bar palette more - I find there is more variety in color, and the shadows aren't quite as metallic as the Naked palette, but I think both options are a great choice.
For lip products, I love the Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting lipstick formula and the YSL Glossy Stain. I have one of each - the lipstick in Rebellious Rose and the glossy stain in Rouge Vintage. Although they are pricey, I don't have anything from the drugstore that exactly compares. The Estee Lauder lipstick is creamy, pigmented, and long lasting. I reviewed the YSL here, and I still am enjoying wearing it. If you're looking for a luxury product to treat yourself with, I don't think you would be disappointed with either of them.
For face products, I recommend the Too Faced Chocolate Soleil bronzer, the Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush, Clinique Cheek pops, the Becca Shimmering Skin perfector set in Opal, and the Beauty Blender. I have deluxe samples of the bronzer and the 12-hour blushes from various Sephora favorite kits, and they are the products that I always take when I'm traveling. I find that both blend well on the skin and are long-lasting. I have the Clinique Cheek pop in Peach Pop, and I love the formula of this blush - it has a slight sheen, and it looks beautiful on the skin. Becca highlighters have been talked about so much, and after using them, I find that they do live up to the hype. I don't personally use highlighter everyday, so I find that the deluxe sizes are a good size for me. The color Opal is stunning- I find that it blends wonderfully on the skin; it isn't a subtle highlight, but it provides a beautiful glow.
Finally, for skincare, I love using Origins products. I picked up the Origins bestsellers kit during last year's VIB sale, and it's a great value. I love the GinZing moisturizer, and the Origins masks. Currently, I'm using the skin-tone correcting moisturizer and serum. I have quite a stash of skincare, so I won't be purchasing any more skincare during this sale, but if you're looking for some great skincare, I highly recommend trying out this kit.
WISHLIST
I love holiday sets and palettes! And with the 20% off, they're much harder to resist...
At the top of my wishlist are the lip product sets - the Marc Jacobs set, the Bite Beauty set, the Kat Von D Lolita duo, and the Buxom set. I've been looking at several face palettes, like the Becca trio, the Kevin Aucoin contour book, and the Sephora Ombre Obsession palette. I also have quite a few eyeshadow palettes on my wishlist, like the Kat Von D Mi Vida Loca palette and the Make Up For Ever 15 Artist Shadow Palette, but I'm not sure how much I would use them. The Tarte Showstopper and Rainforest After Dark palettes have been on my wishlist for quite a while now, but I don't know if I will actually go through and purchase them this time around.
I've purchased a lot of makeup over the past year, so I'm trying to purchase only a couple products at most. I've been going back and forth over the products I want to order, so I haven't made my order yet. I'm trying to pick items that are something from what I already have but would still be something I would use enough to justify the purchase. Right now, I'm leaning toward the Lolita duo and the Bite Beauty set, but I know that those sets are popular and there is always the risk they will sell out before I make up my mind!
If you've tried out any of these products, let me know your thoughts! Also, I'm always looking for other great deals and products - please share your recommendations or what's on your wishlist!
