My Sephora Friends & Family Shopping Purchases & Suggestions.

If you haven't shopped the Sephora Friends & Family event yet, get your order in, as the 20% off discount is up on Monday, November 2nd. I am here with some shopping suggestions.

First, I will show you what I just received in my Sephora.com order. Then I will highlight some other great beauties that I originally had in my shopping basket, but... put back. Even though, I might just place one more small order.

My order contained a few products I use all the time, a few new ones I wanted to try, and I even picked up a few early Holiday gifts.


CLARISONIC Brush Head
- I use my Clarisonic on a daily basis, and replacing the head every three months is a must. I could not pass up the discount on this, so I ordered two.

MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Invisible Cover Concealer - My new favorite concealer, I ordered this in a lighter shade for my fair winter skin.

MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Microfinish Powder - I read so many reviews about this powder and how it gives the best airbrush look to the skin. I finally caved and just after one use, I am sold - love it.

Philosophy Purity Made Simple - Trying out new cleansers is part of my job, but I do use Philosophy's Purity Made Simple Cleanser every night, no matter what else I happen to be testing in the morning. I stocked up and ordered two in the 24 oz. size, as each will last me a good six months.

Smashbox Brow Tech - I first bought this after watching it presented on QVC and have not used anything else on my brows ever since. I have hit pan on the wax side and am almost to the bottom of the brow powder. I use the shade Taupe, which is perfect for my darker brows that I need to "brown" up a bit.

Harajuku Lovers Snow Bunnies Gift Set - My daughter loves these Harajuku Lovers fragrances, and seeing this adorable new set with the Harajuku girls dressed up in cute winter gear, I knew she would love it. I hope I can save this until Christmas to give to her.

Marc Jacobs Lola Solid Perfume Ring - I really wanted this one for myself, but I ordered it for my sister, as she is the fragrance lover. I do love the ring, and if you see it on my finger, know it will be borrowed - and that I was good and stuck to my holiday gifting plan.


Now, for what I didn't get - but seriously wanted. Let me know if you cave (or already caved) on any of these beauties.

Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage - Yes, I did buy the Make Up For Ever HD Concealer that I love, but I wanted to try this out for my hyperpigmentation coverage. Did I really need it? No, I have plenty of products that do cover it, so I painstakingly opted to put this back.

Clarisonic Mia Skin Cleansing System - Like I said, I use my Clarisonic brush every day, and I love this cute smaller sized Mia. It would be perfect for travel, and my daughter. But, even with the discount, I did not need another in my life. At least this time around.

Sephora Brand Deluxe Lash Kit - Black - I am craving thicker, fuller, longer lashes. Who isn't? I thought I would try my hand at false eyelashes and this kit looks handy with the applicator and all, but I opted to try Talika Lipocils Eyelash Conditioning Gel first (review coming soon!).

I hope I helped with some Sephora shopping suggestions. Remember the code: FF2009 is only good until the end of day on November 2nd, so get your shopping done soon.

Mally Launches her First Fragrance.

How excited Mally Roncal, the creator of Mally Beauty must have been when she launched her very first fragrance last night on QVC. If it is anything like her effervescent personality, I am sure to love it.

The scent is described as a fresh, energetic blend of rich florals, fresh citrus fruit, and a dash of mystery added in for fun. At the heart of the fragrance is sampaguita, a type of jasmine. Sampaguita, the national flower of the Phillipines, the country from which Mally originates.

"Bubbly, optimistic, joyful and clean", is how Mally described it on air. Perfect for the "Mally girl".

First off the bottle is adorable, just as the creator is. With a ribbon band in her signature faux snakeskin, to the crystal and initial "M" charm. The box is in her signature pink with faux snakeskin again.

I cannot wait to get a little sniff. How about you?

Mally Beauty Fragrance is available at QVC, for an introductory price of $59.16. It did sell out during the show, but I am sure it will be back soon.

If you picked up this beauty, let me know in the comments. I would love to hear your thoughts.

M·A·C Holiday Collection: Magic, Mirth, and Mischief Colour Collection.

The M·A·C Holiday Colour Collection is a magical gathering of new colors in our favorite products.

You’re the lovely with the light touch and the naughty sparkle, the partner-in-crime with the perfect punchline. You always dazzle and delight – now more than ever with this holiday colour magic.

Think party, played up or played down. It is up to you, how you wear them, and the products you choose, of course.

Lipstick - $14
Pervette Soft bright pink with violet opalescent shimmer (Glaze)
Utter Fun Fuchsia cherry pink (Lustre)
Surprise Me Mid-tone peach (Lustre)
Total Wow! Blue pink berry (Glaze)

 

Dazzleglass - $18
She-Zam Sheer silver with silver and red pearl
Jingle Jangle Sheer yellow peach
Phiff! Yellow pink with red and sapphire pearl

 

Cremesheen Glass - $18
Ever So Rich Sheer lilac
Partial to Pink Light creamy yellow pink w/light gold pearl
Boy Bait Light neutral beige with pearl

 

Softsparkle Eye Pencil - $14.50
Iris Accents Pale violet with silver pearl
Nightsky True black with silver pearl

Pro Lash - $13.00
Coal Black Honest-to-goodness black

 

Mineralize Eye Shadow Duo - $19.50
Devil-May-Care
Base: Rich light violet
Crescent: Silver (Frost)
Under Your Spell
Base: Light yellow peach pink
Crescent: Rich copper (Frost)
Mayhem
Base: Dirty brown gold
Crescent: Silver (Frost)
Midnight Madness
Base: Dirty grey brown
Crescent: Gold (Frost)
It’s A Miracle Base: Deep blue burgundy
Crescent: Gold (Frost)
Blue Sorcery
Base: Bright Turquoise
Crescent: Silver (Frost)

 

Mineralize Blush - $21.00
Superdupernatural Mid-tone coral (Frost)
Conjure Up Dirty, mid-tone plum (Frost)

 

Nail Lacquer - $12.00
$$$$$ Yes Metallic silver foil (Frost)
Lucky Number Metallic blue pink (Frost)

Check it all out at M·A·C stores, counters, and online where it is available today!