On August 9, 200910 Comments

The Exit Interview: To Repurchase or not….

I always have a hard time deciding weather or not to repurchase an item. Its not for the lack in loving the product most of the time. But for me, I usually have the next new thing lined up waiting to try in its place!

Origins- A Perfect World: While dropping off a bunch of empties at the Origins counter I decided to pick up one of their moisturizers to replace one I had recently run out of. I ended up purchasing Balanced Diet and but got a sample of a perfect world with it. This jar lasted me a couple weeks. I dont think I used it long enough to give it a fair review. But in that short time it had not made me want to buy the full product. The Balanced Diet however I have been loving since the day it hit my skin! More on this later…
Philosophy- Micro Delivery Exfoliating Face Wash: This is for me definitely a product I love. I have dry patches on my face and this helps keep the skin even and the flakiness away! Its super gentle and can be used daily without irritation. This is something I never want to be without!
MAC Cosmetics- Sculpt and Shape Foundation- I am actually kind of glad I am out of this. I purchased it when the collection launched because it was new and sounded fab, not that I dont like it. But it was alot of work to use. I prefer Mac Studio Fix Fluid or Mineralize Skin finish liquid much better. I couldn’t wear the Sculpt and Shape alone. It was too thick and I didnt like the way it felt. But if I mixed it with Tinted Moisturizer or MAC Face and Body it worked just fine. The mixing created a thinner consistency but still gave great coverage. This isnt a bad product at all. But I cant see myself repurchasing because I like others better.
Have you tried any of the above? What are your thoughts on the mentioned items?

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  1. Aprill

    I didnt care for studio sculpt either, I was told it was so fab but its formula was horrible!! You had to work quickly to blend it.

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  2. Sher

    I have that problem too! but I say if you cant decided to repurchase it must not be worth it then right?? :)
    p.s. I gave you an award in at my blog!

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  3. Aquaheart

    No I havent tried any of the above, but I really want to try the Micro Delivery Exfoliating Face Wash. It seems really good! :D

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  4. Christina

    Hi, great blog. Im so glad i just read this as I was going to buy mac studio sculpt foundation. And by the sound of it, it sounds too heavy for me.So Ive saved some money,yay. I bought bourjois 10hr sleep effect,so Im really excited to see if its any good. :) x

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  5. Jenni

    I agree about the MAC foundation. I have it and you do have to work fast, what I do like about it is that I need a more full coverage foundation, and this seems to do the trick. But yes, a lot of extra work involved! I'll have to try that Philosophy stuff, I haven't seeen any reviews on that before.

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  6. Glitterish Allsorts

    I feel the same way about sculpt and find it's not as easy to use as other foundations. I really have to work it in quickly and if I can't find my foundation brush (!) then there's no point in my applying it as the finish looks awful on me if I use a sponge or my fingers. And yet when it works the coverage is lovely! x

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  7. Krasey Beauty

    Congrats on the tags, you deserve them ;)

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  8. MEii

    thanks sara for the comment! and i don't think i'll be making the deco for sell any time soon but i've been thinking about it lately, if i do i will definitely let u know.

    haha…marissa is so cute! my cousins did the same thing last year too, they dressed up to be spidergirls. lol

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  9. Sush

    I had gotten a studio sculpt a few months back but I got a tan so the shade was off. I didnt really like the range of the colors, it was hard to get a match. The formula brok me out too. But got it to work nicely on me however, I found that I could replicate the same effect without much trouble with rcma – studio sculpt broke me out too

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  10. Lizzard

    maybe mixing the thicker foundation with a moisturizer for a tinted moisturizer effect… but totally looove the philosophy microdeliver wash xoxo

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On August 1, 200925 Comments

The Exit Interview: To Repurchase or not….

Garbage! Yay! Not just because I can back 2 mac most of the items, but because I love running out of stuff. It makes me feel as if I didnt waste my money because I got complete usage out of the item unlike most of which sit more than halfway full on the shelf and their primary purpose is to take up space in the bathroom.

The items shown in picture #1 are pretty much staples. I always repurchase every time I run out.Below are my feelings on some items I have recently finished. These are just my opinions only on how these items worked for me:)
Mac Brush Cleaner- I dont think this product is amazing. There probably is a product that works much better but because I am in MAC so often, grabbing this is the most convenient option.
MAC Charged Water- A friend to MAC fix plus. In my opinion they are pretty much the same. I dont know if this product is spectacular because I have always used it and haven’t tried anything similar to it. I continue to repurchase to use to spray on my brushes before foundation application.
MAC Pro Lip and Eye Remover- ok now this stuff I love! I have tried many eye makeup removers, but with as much eye makeup as I wear not all of them can rise to the occasion and get it all off without little effort. I wear contacts and this stuff doesnt irratate my eyes in the least. There is one remover I can say I like more, that would be Lancome Bi-facial. But to save a few bucks and because its convienent I continue with MAC’s version.
MAC Wipes- I love these too. They work effortlessly to remove all makeup on my face. I do wish they would get the makeup off my eyes as well and save me the step above. But otherwise no complaints.

MAC Lightful Moisturizer- I really like this stuff. I use to use moisture lush religiously but this is so much more “light” on the skin. But I am not in love. I really dont have a moisturizer that I am in love with so in till I find the perfect product I will continue the rotation. I actually have already replaced this product with Origins Balanced Diet. I will update you later with my thoughts of this product.

MAC Blacktrack fluidline- Love Love Love. This stuff is amazing. Its funny when I bought it, I couldn’t imagine ever running out. But here I am. I will definitely repurchase this again. However I am trying to par down the stash of dupes so I need to use the New Urban Decay Ink for Eyes in Zero and my Bobbi Brown gel eyeliner before I buy more of this. Otherwise the other two will never get used up!
MAC Painterly Paint Pot- Absolutely love this. Perfect color for me with no sheen or sparkle. I continue to use this and replace it over and over again. However I bought MAC Bare Study Paint a while back to try out so I plan to use that up before replacing this.
MAC Tendertone- I like this. But it doesnt need replaced in my mind. Plenty of other items similar that I like just as much. I only used this before bed and not out and about, so for me it wasnt that special.
MAC Pro Longwear- I honestly love these. Stains are one of my favorite makeup items! Upon first application the pro longwears look amazing. The color locks in and you are good to go…. well in till about lunch time. Re Applying this after lunch is the worst for me. I have to completely remove it from my lips and start over. Which removing it can only be done with makeup remover. So on the days I wear these beauties since I dont carry makeup remover with me, I dont reapply. I just grab a similar gloss to put on top after lunch. But even with this said. I will probably still buy future colors.

Mark Matte Chance Moisturizer- At my age I think its kinda hard to determine weather a moisturizer works. At least for me this is true. I have used brand after brand. High end low end and my skin doesn’t look any different. My skin does feel somewhat different however with use throughout the day. Matte Chance is light on the skin and not oily at all. But check out the container! 1st of all the pump top stops working before you are even halfway finished, and speaking of halfway finished. The jar is only halfway full! ( please click for larger image so you can see what I mean!) Yes I know my job as a consumer… Compare price per ounce, etc. But I never think to do that. I expect when you make a jar a certain size it is too accommodate the product thats going in it!! I feel sorta ripped off in a small way…

Any thoughts on the items above? Any suggestions on some items you love that I might be able to try out in replacement of the above staples ?

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I am blogging from San Francisco, CA. I love Makeup, Skincare and Beauty in general. I am Nutrition obsessed and love movies and reality television when I find the time! Want to know more? Click on the About Me tab at the top!! Xoxo! Sara

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  1. Catanya

    I have not tried any of the ones listed above but I am looking forward to trying Charged Water!
    Great list!

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  2. GirLWithGLasses

    hi sara :)

    i love your blog.

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  3. Rai

    Makeup wipes are the only thing I seem to finish. lol

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  4. Lizzard

    yay to finishing stuff!

    Suggestions: (1) just use regular bar soap and luke warm water to clean your brushes, it works like magic and costs virtually nothing.
    (2) to into your local CVS, find the Lumene area and buy the waterproof eyemake remover; it is the bi-facial twin.
    http://prdctjunkie.blogspot.com/2009/07/splurge-vs-steal.html

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  5. Crystaleyes

    It's so funny, but I feel the same way when I finish a beauty product.

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  6. Nicole

    back to mac is always a good thing :)

    i know you said you only use the MAC brush cleaner because its convenient but do you know of any other brush cleansers that you could recommend to me?

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  7. Mama Jen

    I agree about MAC brush cleaner..i pretty much use it because of the convenience of it. I've never used charged water but i really do love Fix +. I've been thinking about getting the Pro remover, I've always heard it is good. Mac wipes i don't buy, because i actually LOVE the Equate ones from Walmart..they remover everything for me and they are cheap..lol
    They way i tell if a moisturizer works for me is after i apply it if my skin feels tight then it isn't working for me.
    Blacktrack fluidline is the best by far!!

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  8. Sara (The Makeup Snob)

    @Catanya- I like charged water better than fix plus But I dont have a reason for it. lol. I cant really say whats they do differently. I have a charged water that came out with a few collections back that smells like peppermint. It smells so yummy and I never want to run out! Its called "Renueul Defense"

    @Girl in the Glasses- Thank you so much!! :)

    @Rai- Thats good! Its still the same good feeling right? lol. which wipes do you use. Mama Jen mentioned some equate ones and Adina said she loves the Costo ones. I might think about grabbing one of those instead next time.

    @Lizzard- oh im gonna check out that CVS one thank you, I remember reading your post now! Im so scared to put my brushes in soap… Someone did tell me baby soap and water though.. Thank you!! :)

    @Crystaleyes- Yay! for finishing! :)

    @Nicole- Alot of people have sworn by mixing baby shampoo and water because its so gentle. I might try this and see how well it works…. The only other brush cleaners I have used are Sephora which is ok but I prefer macs to i. Also a friend sent me a brush cleaner called Perfection, she got it at her local drug store (walgreens maybe?) and it works amazingly! With almost no effort my brushes are white. Now that I think about it, I might try to find more of this!

    @Mama Jen- Im gonna look at the wipes, thank you! and for the moisturizer tip. I understand what you are saying…

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  9. Laura Faye

    I also love finishing things haha. I need Blacktrack, I still don't know why I haven't bought it yet..i think it's because there are so many dupes! xx

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  10. twinsouls888

    very nice blog, I like your posts. I followed you ^_^

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  11. Adele

    Hey Sara!

    Firstly thank you so much for following me – it means the world that people care what I write ;)

    Secondly, re moisturiser recommendations: I'm a huge dermalogica fan…my fav moisturiser is the skin smoothing cream, and I would recommend it if you want to try something new.

    The other products listed I've not tried, so can't comment, but yup…nothing like using a product up and feeling like you got your moneys worth. :) x

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  12. Sara (The Makeup Snob)

    @ Laura Faye- I agree. lots of dupes. But above them all blacktrack is my favorite. It lasts forever!! The new Urban Decay one I just got. The black faded I was irritated by day end…

    @Twinsouls- Thank you so much!! I appreciate it:)

    @Adele- Of course! I love reading other blogs, yours looked great! I will look into that brand. I have heard so much about it. I never think about it, when Im in buying mode. lol. Thanks for the reminder!

    Thanks so much for following and for the comments!!

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  13. FabBlab

    M.A.C is awesome. I just bought LongLash mascara from there for like, Rs.700 and it works just as well as my Rs.1200 Clinique one!

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  14. Jbreezybaby

    oh thanks for ur thoughts regarding this products! i wanted to buy/try the brush cleanser but im just wondering why u dont like it. I know, we don't have any MAC around my small town area :( But I guess its a good thing cuz that means I dont get to splurge my money on them :D I love your blog Sara, keep doing great posts! :)

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  15. Rai

    Those new Clean & Clear makeup wipes are great! I also use Epielle Cucumber Cleansing Tissues.

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  16. Robert Smith's Mistress

    Ohhhh lordy I was reading this and thinking to myself "this is sooooo true"

    I almost have a sense of relief when I finish a product as more often than not if I throw out a product it is because I actually didn't like it rather than I have finished it!

    I think it is great you have found some products you have not only finished but will repurchase. I always think that is the biggest compliment for a product as it takes allot to part with your hard earned cash for a product you have had before (rather than buying something shiny and new!)

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  17. Alexandra

    I use Clinque brush cleaner.A quick spray on the top and bottom of the brush,rub it in with your fingers.Then rinse clean and leave to dry. My poor 187 brush gets alot of use,and after being cleaned looks as good as new :)

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  18. mint

    i love it when i finish using stuff too xDD

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  19. Sara (The Makeup Snob)

    @FabBlab- I actually have never purchased mac mascara how funny is that Im glad you love it though! I have the worse lashes so I dont play with mascara often. If I find something that works Its over. lol

    @jbreezybaby- Thank you so much for the blog love I really appreciate it!! It means alot to me:) Mac is very easily to get addicted too, Its not that dont like the brush cleaner. I just feel like I look to mac for so many of my beauty needs that I overlook alot of other brands sometimes! So I just feel since this product is easy to get, I dont both looking at other options at times. I would like to though since i seem to go through a bottle of this really quickly, lol!
    im sorry you dont have a store close by, that makes it hard! I would hate that!! :) I have probably 10 stores within 30 minutes from me. Mac needs to spread the love :)

    @Rai- ohh thank you missy, im gonna check both of those out!!

    @robert smiths mistress- exactly! well said! I have so many things that never get finished so it truly is a good feeling. Yes re buying is a huge compliment, your right. as fast as new items are coming out, there is always something new and better. so it really does say something!

    @alexandra- thank you! thats really good to hear. I use 187 for foundation and its a bit stained. Im gonna look into that!!

    @mint- fantastic feeling:)

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  20. charlieFlii

    so true- most products sit on the shelf forever… i feel bad about them

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  21. su-pah

    Oh, that's such a bugger it happened to you! I'm glad you're not wallowing in it and doing what you need to.
    I love the blue on you, don't kow if anyone has ever told you but you have striking eyes. I like that the blue is bringing more attention to them.
    ps. I am usually afraid of blues but with autumn around the corner i'm anticipating a little blue and grey on my lids in a bid to try somethng a little different. Can't wait!

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  22. Sara (The Makeup Snob)

    @CharlieFill- I know what you mean. Then I feel worse when buying more!

    Su-Pah- Thank you I appreciate it!! My eyes are huge so I am always looking for a small to make them look smaller. I love blue though.I wear it when ever I can get a way with it! haha! Those colors will look fab on you too just wait!!

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  23. Tali

    I like the mac fix+ and brush cleaner but the wipes are so greasy for me… it depends.. do you want to try something new??

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  24. Alexandra

    I use Clinque brush cleaner. I prefer that as it comes in a spray bottle. Something MAC should think about :)

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    Sara Reply:
    February 2nd, 2010 at 4:16 pm

    Oh I love that idea! Lol. I have used Sephoras which comes that way. Its nice! :)

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