I’m obviously no beauty blogger or beauty queen. My general philosophy is to use whatever it is I have. The problem is actually that I have a lot of beauty products. Things I read about, see online or have someone recommend I often end up getting and trying.  It’s a bit of a problem, especially since I rarely ever finish products before moving on to the next one. So I decided that I was going to streamline and just focus on my favourite beauty products that I love and not buy anything until I had completely run out.
 
Enter the Sephora VIB sale. Gulp.  I had to take advantage one final time (or at least until their next sale), and stock up on some of my favourite beauty products, and try a couple of new ones out. But hey, with Sephora’s amazing return policy I can return whatever doesn’t work out for me. So here’s what I bought in my recent haul, some items are repeat and some are new.

On Repeat:

 
Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer: This is the one beauty product I would not want to do without. I love the texture, the coverage and the colour matches to help cover my under eye circles. 
Re-buy? YES
 
Caudalie Premier Cru Anti-Aging Eye Cream: I was introduced to Caudalie first during a facial at Toronto’s Miraj Hammam Caudalie Spa and was hooked instantly. This eye cream is thick and perfect to help moisturize my delicate under eyes.
RE-buy? YES
 
Caudalie Premier Cru Anti-Aging Cream: I matched the eye cream with the Premier Cru cream that I use primarily when my skin is dry, such as in the winter months. I don’t breakout from it and it’s not greasy or oily.
RE-buy? YES
 
Herbivore Coco Rose Coconut Oil Body Polish: I love love the rose smell of this body scrub, plus the hydration from the coconut oil. But mostly it’s the smell I love.
Re-buy? YES
 
Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Heat & UV Protective Primer: I purchased this after I used a trial sample that I got from Sephora. I love the smell and how it protects my hair from the heat torture I put it through.
Re-Buy? YES
 

New:

 
 
Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick (Colour: Pillow Talk) : I bought this one a whim, mostly because I liked the packaging and I saw it recommended somewhere online (I forget where). But the colour doesn’t work for my skin tone. It washes my lips out. I still love Tom Ford’s Indian Rose as a neutral pink for my skin tone ( that is on my Re-Buy list for sure)
Re-Buy? No
 
Briogeo Apple Super foods Shampoo & Conditioner: I decided to purchase this Shampoo and Conditioner duo once I tried the free sample I had. I was able to get two uses out of my samples, and was hooked! It made my hair so healthy and shiny.
Re-Buy? Most likely
 
Caudalie VineActiv Vitamin C Anti- Wrinkle Serum: So as a Caudalie fan, I’m keeping with the same line of beauty products. I had been using the Premieur Cru serum, but it is pricey and I didn’t love the smell. So I’m trying this one out because it has Vitamin C which should eliminate a step before my serum (or is that for after?)
Re-Buy? Undecided 
 
Earth’s Nectar Jojoba & Tea Tree Scalp Oil: Lately my scalp has been a disaster! It’s been very dry and flaky and even the medicated shampoo hasn’t been great. I’ve been using this oil lightly on my clean hair on the spots that are super dry and then use more as a scalp massage before I wash my hair. So far I really like this product! When used sparingly the smell is very mild and it absorbs well onto my scalp and has been helping with the dryness without making my hair weighed down with oil.
Re-Buy? YES
 
What are your Must Have Beauty Products? Any that I should add to my list for the next sale?

 

Shop My Picks from the Sephora Sale (affiliate links)