Sephora VIB Sale Haul
Since I know you want to know, here’s my Sephora VIB Sale Haul. I bought from my favorite brands. I bought a lot of skincare, staple products, and a few fun color cosmetics. Everything is cruelty free and most of the items are vegan.
Sephora VIB Sale Haul
Urban Decay Flat Optical Blurring Brush
This brush allows foundation to be applied full coverage. So far I adore it. It works well with liquids and creams. (vegan)
Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in Troublemaker
Troublemaker is deep oxblood matte that I had to add to my collection. Can’t wait to wear it!
Urban Decay 24/7 Lip pencil in Frenemy
Frenemy is a bright pink with a blue shift. I really wanted this pencil so figured it was the perfect time to pick it up. (vegan)
Nudestix Nude(art)ist Magnetic Eye Box Set
I bought this because Angel, Lilith and Twilight sounded lovely for low maintenance eyeshadow days. Kit includes – Angel (rose gold), Lilith (champagne), Twilight (gray beige), Army (olive brown), Putty (neutral beige), and Taupe (neutral brown). Here’s hoping they don’t crease on my hooded eyes! (vegan)
bareMinerals Gen Nude Matte Liquid Lipcolor in Naughty
This is a pretty, muted deep red. I like the Gen Nude liquid lip formula because it’s comfortable to wear and it smells delicious. This is moisturizing and long wearing, but not transfer proof. (vegan)
bareMinerals Gen Nude Radiant Lipstick in Mantra
Mantra is a dirty mauve with rosy tones. This is the year that I’ve accepted that mauve looks good on me, so I needed this shade. I als like the radiant lipstick formula as it’s very moisturizing. I like it for casual days. (vegan)
Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil & 100% Pure Argan Oil Light
This duo was basically like buying one and getting the other for free. I love it for mixing in with my foundations, putting it on at night before my serums, using it on the ends of my hair, my cuticles, or my scalp. (vegan)
Josie Maran SPF 47 Daily Moisturizer
I forgot how much I loved this moisturizer and I wanted to switch to a more moisturizing formula for Winter with higher SPF than my current one.
Josie Maran Surreal Skin Argan Finishing Balm
This is an AMAZING product to me. Sometimes powder or liquid foundation will look cakey around the eyes and settle into my fine lines. The smallest amount of this stuff will erase that. (vegan)
Josie Maran Argan Exfoliating Cleansing Powder
I’m hoping this is a good cruelty free dupe for the Amore Pacific powder. Can’t wait for it to get here so I can try it.
Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask
This is a staple for me and it’s something I use daily. I bought the clear one this time.
Cinema Secrets Makeup Brush Cleaner Value Size
I use this to clean my brushes after I wear makeup. I love it and it does a great job. It makes cleaning my brushes a joy rather than a chore.
So this is what I picked up from the sale. I’m still waiting on most of it to get here. What are you planning to get from the sale? Or are you skipping it this year? Let me know!
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Really looking forward to your opinion on the Josie Maran powder!!
The packaging for the UD lipstick is TO DIE FOR. Omg. Now if only they weren’t owned by LOreal. Then they’d have me sold!
Yeah the Le packaging is gorgeous! I personally support Urban Decay and other cruelty free brands, even if they have a non-cruelty free parent company, because I think it will lead to the ending of animal testing. Additionally, Urban Decay is Leaping Bunny certified. On a semi-related note, L’Oreal, who used to be one of the worst animal testers in the world, has actually been funding alternatives to animal testing with bioprinting company Organovo, for 3D-printed human skin.
Of course, to each there own. I wasn’t judging at all, I hope you didn’t take that the wrong way! It’s great to hear that they’re starting to push in the right direction though. (: That’s so awesome!
Oh no, no worries! I thought you’d be interested in hearing about the 3D-printed skin, because that made me go ‘wow, L’Oreal is actually putting their money where their mouth is.’
I’ve long felt their current cruelty free statement was disingenuous because it says “L’Oréal no longer tests on animals any of its products or any of its ingredients, anywhere in the world. Nor does L’Oréal delegate this task to others. An exception could only be made if regulatory authorities demanded it for safety or regulatory purposes.”
So when I saw that they were working with a bioprinting company and making episkin, I was floored. I still won’t buy from L’Oreal directly, but any cruelty free brand they own I will buy from.
I feel like very few big companies are doing anything to end testing or find alternatives to animal testing, so it kind of made my day to find this out.
You have some good picks here. I want to try that Gen Nude lipstick!
I think you’ll like them.
Warning on the josie maran cleansing powder it is very abrasive. I purchased it when it first came out. Ended up using on my body as too rough on my face. Id recommend tatcha rice powder instead.
Thanks for the warning, I may have to return it!
Awesome products.
Glad you like the haul!
I have the Josie Marin spf 47 and really like it! I also have Paula’s Choice spf 30 which I also but may ultimately switch to JM. It’s much more moisturising!
I headed over to Sephora from 1 of your links here and after looking around realized I wish there was more stuff for men’s skin care. Do you have any indie brands you like? Blog post!?
Yes! So for my husband I buy him Paula’s Choice PC4Men line http://rstyle.me/n/b47qkrudsn and this cruelty free brand called Every Man Jack that I found on Amazon. http://rstyle.me/n/b47qj9udsn