Sephora has a hold on the beauty market, but now my eyes have opened
Sephora's VIB Rouge is certainly a feat to accomplish. Three years in a row is impressive. In order to to get this "elite" status, you would need to purchase $1000 USD worth of product.
Hear me out here. This was a time when I was trying to get better acquainted with skincare, and when beauty gurus were SELLING the product. How can I watch Jackie Aina and not get tempted to run and get a foundation to match my skin to a T!
However, now that I am well into my third year, the sparkle is not as grand anymore. And it looks like Sephora has cheapened the title a bit by limiting the benefits. Now that I'm in major saving mode, I can't be bothered to spend that much money for bland benefits.
How can I be saving money, but still insist on having nice things? The simple answer is saving up. The expanded answer is sheer determination.
I have a pretty deep complexion and for the most part, drug store makeup just doesn’t cut it. Though I have heard Maybelline FIT Me has been a great option, I never see them in stores and I am rather hesitant to buy foundation shades (can you imagine ordering Kylie Cosmetics concealers?). I’ve had way too many misses.
Since I have been able to afford makeup, Sephora has always been my go to. I started with the YSL Touché y Clat - using this almost daily as an under eye concealer, my foundation was matched perfectly to a Makeup Forever Foundation. With the rise of Youtube, I started experiencing how these products were applied and blended. My experimentation led me to buy a lot of product - rising through the ranks of Beauty Insider, VIB, now VIB Rouge over the years.
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Now that I’ve accomplished 2 years of VIB Rouge I’m realizing the perks are not what it’s perked to be. Free makeup appointments without the $50 minimum purchase are awesome but for events and weddings, but I find that I don't go to too many formal events. And it was just too out of the way.
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Do you see how my makeup shopping was limited to the joys of Sephora? I’m learning that though I’m not a fan of drugstore makeup, Sephora is only convenient because of my ability to go on and test the product, after that - what’s the harm of getting your next fix somewhere else?
Alternative Sites to Buy Makeup
Beauty Lish - England based, niche products
Selfridges - England, based and carries even more lux brands. Slightly Less expensive as VAT is not included in dollar-priced items
Ulta - Great discounts and points system
Camera Ready - Studio makeup and often preferred by MUAs
Dermstore- Clean luxe skin care and reasonable sales
Brand Website - Go to the actual website of the Brand! You'd be surprised at how often they have sales and promotions
Camera Ready - Studio makeup and often preferred by MUAs
Brand Website - Go to the actual website of the Brand! You'd be surprised at how often they have sales and promotions
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