Sephora is having their Spring Savings event so it’s a great time to stock up on your favorites! You get 20% off as Rouge tiered member, 15% off as a VIB tiered member, or 10% off as an Insider member with the code SAVESPRING. Here are some of my favorite beauty products that I’ll be stocking up on! The sale is up until 4/11/22.
I feel like I haven’t had a chance to update my blog in a while. I’ll keep you guys posted on what types of posts I’ll be planning to regularly put up and different topics but for now, I wanted to share with you my picks for the Sephora VIB Sale, which starts today!
I really only shop for beauty and skincare products during this sale or if I desperately need to restock on something. I generally purchase either from Sephora or Follain because I want to make sure I choose clean products and I feel like they have the best assortments. So Sephora will run this sale maybe twice a year, which is sufficient for me to purchase what I need to last me for about 6 months. It is also a great time to try out new products, so I put the Ilia serum foundation, Kosas concealer, and the Ilia multi-use pigment on my list to try.
My recommendation is to either stock up like I do so that you save money on your products, splurge on something that doesn’t often go on sale, or just simply treat yourself! 🙂
The promo code is SPRINGSAVE and ends on 4/29!
Here are my picks and I’ll talk to you all soon!
WHAT IS FORMULATE?
Formulate is a company that creates a personalized set of shampoo and conditioner based on your hair. It’s preservative free, paraben free, sulfate free, and cruelty free, which are all pluses in my book!
HOW IT WORKS
You start off by doing a detailed survey on your hair goals, your hair type, what scent you want, etc. Once they receive all of that information, they begin engineering your unique blend. You will then be sent a bottle of shampoo and a bottle of conditioner. If you’re not fully happy with your first set, you can have the formula adjusted and a whole new set will be sent to you free of cost. They will make sure to adjust it until you are fully happy with the product.
MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
For me personally, I have dry hair. It’s probably from coloring and just having naturally dry hair to begin with. I asked for a blend that will help keep moisture in my hair and make it look healthy. After using it for just a couple of weeks, I noticed that my hair and scalp were less dry and less frizzy. I am used to using sulfate free hair products, so the lather was not something that bothered me too much. If you are used to having lots of foamy soap and lather to your shampoo, it’s probably because you’ve been using one that contains sulfate. Sulfate is not great for your hair because it strips the natural oils from your hair and makes is dry and brittle. I did have to make one adjustment with my set, but just as they promised, a whole new set was quickly sent out to me and I’m very happy with it now!
GIVEAWAY!!!!
Because of how excited I am with this product, I’ve teamed up with Formulate to throw this GIVEAWAY for a free set of shampoo and conditioner to the lucky winner. ALSO, all entries will receive $5 off their purchase, so it’s a win win for everyone!
Entries will be accepted until 3/23/19. This is only open to US residents.
Please click HERE to enter!
I just wanted to share some of my favorite skincare products with you so that you could see what I’m loving right now! I try to rotate between these products each day and you’ll notice that some of these bottles look like they’re almost running out. It’s very important for me to take care of my skin and keep it looking healthy as I get older! My musts are to cleanse/wash off makeup each day before I sleep and moisturize. I don’t particularly have sensitive or difficult skin, so I’m grateful for that, but I have moments where it looks dull at times. I notice if I don’t moisturize enough, that’s what happens. Check out the items and details below!
SHOP ITEMS BELOW!
NIGHT TIME
Biossance – Squalane + Antioxidant Cleansing Oil – I keep this in the bathroom and use it to wash off my makeup or dirt. It does a great job and is not harsh on my skin.
Dr. Jart+ – Dermaclear Micro Water – I use this with a cotton pad after I wash my face to take off excess makeup or dirt.
Caudalie – Vinoperfect Concentrated Brightening Essence – I pour this into my hands and then pat it into my skin after using the Dr. Jart microwater. It smells really nice and leaves my skin feeling really nice and hydrated.
LANEIGE – Water Sleeping Mask – This is great for a couple nights a week. I’ll put this on after I’ve cleansed my face and just sleep with it on. It’s a light gel that feels really cool and soothing. All you do is wash your face in the morning but it pretty much is absorbed into your skin and leaves it bright and soft.
Biossance – 100% Squalane Oil – I use this on nights when I’m not using the Laneige water sleeping mask. It would be the last thing I put on after my essence.
BEFORE
AFTER
So that you could also have perfectly pearly whites for the new year (NEW YEAR, NEW SMILE!), I partnered up with Smile Brilliant to host a giveaway so that a lucky winner can try a set of their whitening system ($139 value)! The Giveaway is open to US, UK, Australian, and Canadian residents. The winner will be contacted via email in 2 weeks.
ALSO, if you want to purchase your own kit, here is a 10% off discount code: petiteandhungry10.
*A big thank you to Smile Brilliant for doing what their name says, making my smile brilliant and bright! This post was sponsored by Smile Brilliant, but I have used this product for a couple of weeks and will continue to use it. All opinions are my own.
I’ve been using Nature Queen‘s shampoo and conditioner for a few weeks in between my usual shampoo and conditioner, so I wanted to let you know how it’s been going! Nature Queen hair products contain natural herbs and helps to keep your hair healthy, shiny, and doesn’t dry out your scalp. I’ve been trying to make sure I’m selective about my beauty products, so I try to use shampoos that are natural without any harsh chemicals that may dry out my scalp or cause hair loss. I find that when I don’t use better hair products, my hair falls out a lot more.
Nature Queen‘s products smell like a spa to me! Which I love! If you like herbal and floral scents, you’ll probably like this. After using it, I do honestly feel like my hair is silkier and there’s more volume. I’ll continue using it to see if the results get better as time goes by but since I’ve been using it at least once a week, I’m sure my hair will continue to be healthy! I only wash my hair twice a week because it gets really dry if I wash it more than that. So I’ll use Nature Queen one day and the other day, I’ll use Organix. That way, my hair doesn’t get too used to the same product.
Thanks Nature Queen for sponsoring this post!
*All opinions are my own.
LIMECRIME CASHMERE VELVETINE LIQUID MATTE LIPSTICK
I often carry this in my purse when I go out for evening events or things where I have to dress up a little more. This velvetine matte lipstick does what it says and dries matte, while also staying on for a good amount of time! That way, I don’t really have to worry about reapplying unless I eat. Sometimes, matte lip creams tend to be really drying but I like Limecrime’s formula because it’s really smooth and doesn’t dry out my lips. I also love the cool nude color on my skin tone. I’ve seen this on other skin tones and I noticed that it does translate different on other people but it still really does look good on everyone!
RIMMEL LONDON LASTING FINISH LIP BY KATE MATTE COLLECTION – 101
I am all for affordable drugstore lipsticks and this is one of my favorite pink ones. It’s matte, which is great and is a light pink. The smell is somewhat sweet and although it’s matte, I find it still very moisturizing.
MAYBELLINE COLOR SENSATIONAL LIP COLOR – TOTALLY TOFFEE
Here’s another drugstore lipstick. I got this as a gift and totally fell in love with it. It’s a warm pink/nude color that has a little shine to it. It is more moisturizing and smoother than the matte lipsticks I have and I just think it’s really pretty!
TARTE LIPSURGENCE LIP STAIN – EXPOSED
This is something I always carry in my purse. It’s almost like a tinted matte lip balm, so it has a pretty color but is also very soft and smooth. There is a minty smell to it, so if you’re not a mint fan, I wouldn’t recommend it. I really like it and it’s perfect for when I feel like my lips are too barren or even if I need a little moisture.
MAYBELLINE COLOR SENSATIONAL LIP COLOR – DARINGLY NUDE
I love how natural this looks on my skin tone and is a beautiful soft nude color. Like the other Maybelline lipstick I listed above, this one is also moisturizing and smooth.
