Sephora success!
So I went into Sephora on Saturday and spoke to a very helpful woman. She showed me the different products in the Philosophy line, I tried them out, and then walked around the store. I can tell almost immediately if the cream will work for me, and they felt great! I asked for samples, and she suggested that I should just buy what I was looking for and if it didn’t work for me, I could just return it all for a full refund. I guess the sample sizes aren’t big enough to last very long. Which is what they ALWAYS say because they want to move merchandise. But in this case, I decided to go for it.
Basically what I wanted was $148 US, and I was concerned that it was going to be much, much more in a Canadian store. Which it was, at $225. But they had an $83 starter kit left over from a promotion (cheaper than even the $101 kit) which included everything that I wanted (in full sizes), except the night cream ($62). So in total I paid $162.40 after tax. Which is much cheaper than going down to Washington to buy the same stuff. And I stayed very close to my budget of $150. These products will also last a lot longer than the face creams I was using because the jars are bigger.
I didn’t have this into my February budget, because I was so sure my supply would last until March. But it didn’t, and I’m satisfied that I got the best price for what I wanted.
Oh, and P.S.? The Philosophy creams are amazing. My skin has never felt so soft and hydrated. It’s crazy. I didn’t think my skin could feel this great. The smell of the day cream is a little weird. Smells sort of like putty? I don’t know. It works, and that’s what matters. The smell is barely noticeable, but I think it will take some getting used to. I asked BF what he thought of the smell, and he said that it didn’t smell like anything. He really liked the smell of the face cleanser and night cream though.
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What kind of cream did you end up getting?
Did you end up with philosophy's hope in a jar? I have been using it for about 3 yrs and LOVE it. In fact, I love all of their products. I buy a lot of mine from QVC (qvc.com). They offer special kits and super size!
Kimberley & Beth: I ended up getting Philosophy – day cream (hope in a jar), night cream (when hope is not enough), eye cream, face cleanser, and a bonus face serum (full sized) – which I didn't really need, but feels good to use anyway.
I love Philosophy. I use Purity daily, and just got the hubs to start using it. I also love their micro delivery peel. You should try it and feel your skin after that!
I always get samples no matter what they say.
Esp if I am about to drop $200 on creams, I hate returning that stuff, and they give you a hassle if the package has been opened.
That being said, glad that you found a line that works for you!
I am on the Korres and Skyn Iceland line, and I must say, it's pretty fantastic how a good cream and cleanser can make the difference in your skin
I always get samples no matter what they say.
Esp if I am about to drop $200 on creams, I hate returning that stuff, and they give you a hassle if the package has been opened.
That being said, glad that you found a line that works for you!
I am on the Korres and Skyn Iceland line, and I must say, it's pretty fantastic how a good cream and cleanser can make the difference in your skin
I've started using a new face regimen for the last month or two. If I wear make-up that day, I wash my face with a homemade cleanser of 1 part jojoba or extra virgin olive oil with 1 part corn starch. You can wash with or without a facecloth and dry with a towel. The towel soaks up all of the excess oil. I don't wash my face in the morning (I shower in the morning and just rub my hands on my face) and I don't wash it before bed if I didn't wear make-up that day.
Before I put on make-up, I use jojoba oil (or olive oil) as a moisturizer and then apply the Sephora Bare Escentuals foundation primer. Then I apply the bare minerals make-up. I'm trying to stay away from as many chemicals as I can!
My face isn't greasy oily, and it's not as dry anymore. The jojoba oil absorbs nicely into the skin.
[...] me. Which was fine, because I wanted to break up with it too. It was a bad relationship all around. Philosophy deceived me into thinking it was such a fabulous catch. The first few days (the honeymoon phase) were amazing. I felt so much love. My skin felt good and [...]