First Aid Beauty Hello FAB Ginger & Turmeric Vitamin C Jelly Mask ($32) is a new hot mess of a mask that promises to brighten your complexion with Vitamin C, ginger, and turmeric. I’ll never understand why a brand that’s apparently dedicated to making your skin and feel great without adding irritating ingredients continues to churn out these oddball products that have a host of a problematic ingredients.

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In theory, First Aid Beauty Hello FAB Ginger & Turmeric Vitamin C Jelly Mask sounds great. I’m always looking for ways to brighten up my complexion. The jelly texture also sounds cool plus they promise it’ll sooth and calm stressed out skin. Ok, my drier skin is a bit sensitive at the moment that sounds fabulous!

Let’s do this!

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As you already know Ulta has launched a new tier in their Ultamate Rewards Program for 2018 which is Diamond. Diamond Status gets us something we have wanted from Ulta for a very, very long time! Free shipping! Oh my god everyone throw their hands in the air and scream in joy. There are days, like today for example, when I just want one item from Ulta. This morning I woke up, noticed that MAC Studio Waterweight Concealer launched on Ulta’s site, and I instantly needed it. Currently New York is being hit by a snow bomb whatever the hell that is so, I’m not venturing out to Ulta to see if they have it in store and really, since the item is so new I probably won’t see it mid-month or so at my local Ulta. Hopefully Nordstrom or MAC stores get it but I really just felt compelled to buy it right away online. But of course, Ulta’s shipping limit sucks. You have to spend $50 to get free shipping and since the concealer is only half way there I felt compelled to add more stuff into my cart to get free shipping.

This is where things get tricky because 1. you either end up buying the one item and being extorted for a $6-$7 bucks to ship that one tiny item that you know damn well doesn’t cost that much to ship or 2. you head into a downward spiral of buying stuff you don’t need and checking out with $100+ dollars versus the mere $50 you need to get free shipping.

Well, now you don’t have to worry! If you reach Ulta Diamond Reward status you my dear friend get free shipping on orders of $25 or more. Well, mmm ok. This is where Sephora actually got things right and Ulta got it terribly wrong. This is rare as typically Sephora is the money grabber and Ulta is all about giving back.

You see Ulta Diamond Rewards MIGHT just prove to be an unattainable goal for many.

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I’m so excited that MAC Studio Waterweight Concealer ($23) has finally launched. I feel like I read about this release ages and ages ago and I actually completely forgot about it up until this morning when I noticed it is now available at Ulta.com. You might recall I reviewed MAC Studio Waterweight Foundation three years ago and I’m actually somewhat surprised that this concealer didn’t launch along with the foundation. Just seems logical to release base products together you know?

None the less, no complaints here as finally it is available. I’m quite curious about the formula which is described as an ultra-fluid with medium yet buildable coverage that has a satiny finish. Is it as creamy as Tarte Aquacealer? As easy to apply? Hopefully! They do promise it’ll hydrate while providing long-wear coverage of eight hours. Thanks MAC, that sounds reasonable! At least you’re not promising us 72 hour wear! You can use it on complexion imperfections and also under eyes to conceal dark circles, puffiness, etc…!

MAC launched it in 15 shades selections and it’s available now at ulta.com and I’m sure nordstrom.com will get it shortly as well as on counters.

I’m very eager to try it and placed an order immediately when it popped up at Ulta!

What do you think?

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Urban Decay Meltdown Makeup Remover Lip Oil Stick is $7.50 with free shipping at macys.com today Also, Urban Decay Meltdown Makeup Remover Cleansing Oil Stick is on sale for $13 with free shipping. I’m not too surprised to see these on sale but what does surprise is it took so long for them to clearance out as I don’t think Urban Decay successfully made the transition into skincare at all. Most of the offerings were dismal from this launch. I did like the Meltdown Makeup Remover Lip Oil Stick so that might be worth checking out especially at this price.

Be sure to check out the other clearance beauty at macys.com as they have quite a few nice offerings from Philosophy, Clinique, Urban Decay, and more!

Enjoy!

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