Is that eyeshadow palette you’re buying at Ulta brand new? Maybe not! Ulta has been accused of selling used makeup this week by a former employee on Twitter who claims her managers instructed her to resell returned makeup and to put it back on the show. Allegedly they even instructed employees how to clean used makeup with alcohol, allow it to dry overnight, and proceed to repackage it and pop it back on the shelf.

The employer, known as Fatinamxo on Twitter, said, “They even taught us how to clean eyeshadow palettes and let it dry over night so it can be repackaged and sold the next day,”� “Managers would get pissed if they saw items in the damage bin that looked resell-able.”�

She also reached out to Ulta corporate about the situation and was told the following, “I contacted corporate and I was surprised to hear her say “well when it comes to mascaras we definitely want to be hygienic ” I immediately cut her off and said what about lipsticks? And foundation? They are reselling everything that they can clean up and make “new”� again.”

Wait, hold up, let’s go back to, “well when it comes to mascaras we definitely want to be hygienic”. Are you telling me that someone at corporate sort of confirmed they do resell mascaras?! It certainly sounds that way.

Ulta has since tweeted a reply about looking into these allegations but it’s still rather concerning that they might be reselling returned/used makeup. No one wants an eye infection or something worst like herpes.

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Butter London Glazen Blush Gelee ($26) is a new take on their Glazen Eye Gloss formula but for your face. This blush has a lightweight finish with a pudding texture that applies easily and gives cheeks and face a multi-dimensional shimmery luminous finish. They launched in four shade selections and even launched a new Glazen Face Glow Highlighter as well! Seems like they are going for a Farsali Jelly Beam Illuminator type product with these two launches.

I ordered a shade as I have hopes it’ll be a cute, glow-y. But I’m a little concerned it’ll either be too much shimmer and glow or it won’t have enough pigment to actually work as a blush and instead be more of a highlighter! Or maybe it’ll be too pigment and in that case it’ll be fine I can always sheer it out with a brush or a sponge.

Shades:

• Flicker
• Dazzle
• Glimmer
• Sparkle

Some of the shades are odd like Sparkle which appears brown! It looks more like an eyeshadow than a blush but promo images can be very deceiving.

I just hope I don’t regret the purchase.

We’ll see!

Butter London Glazen Blush Gelee is available now at ulta.com.

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Do you have any hopes for Spring 2018 makeup or beauty releases? Some new device that will cure your under eye wrinkles? A new foundation that will make your complexion completely flawless? What do you hope to see released for Spring 2018 from your favorite beauty brands?

I’m actually quite excited about fragrance releases this year. I’m actually happy to see a good deal of my favorite brands releasing new scents. Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Ma Robe Hippie-Chic, The Body Shop Japanese Cherry Blossom Stawberry Kiss, and Thierry Mugler Angel Muse Eau de Toilette are just a few of the scents I’m excited to try when they release.

For Spring 2018 I hope to see….

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It Cosmetics New Year New Confidence In Your Skin Collection is the January 2018 QVC Today’s Special Value that’s pre-booking today at qvc.com and will debut officially on January 13th. This value set includes some of It Cosmetics newest skincare at a value price that’s available as a one time shipment or an auto ship feature that will get you the same set minus the brush that will ship every 90 days until you stop shipments.

The set includes:

• Confidence in a Cleanser (5 oz)
• Confidence in an Eye Cream (0.50 oz)
• Confidence in a Cream Moisturizing Super Cream (2 oz)
• Confidence in a Compact Serum Foundation (0.63 oz) (Choice of shades)
• Heavenly Skin Skin-Smoothing Complexion Brush

The set is $79.96 plus $3 for shipping and available on an easy pay option for 4 payments of $19.99 each. It you purchased each item individually it would set you back at least $200 so this is a great deal! I’ve reviewed each of the items in this set in prior posts and I linked to each review above so you can do a little research prior to indulging in the set.

It Cosmetics New Year New Confidence In Your Skin Collection is available at qvc.com.

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If you’re shopping today’s Ulta Love Your Skin Event Sale items and you’re a platinum member you’re entitled to Free Shipping on any order that includes any of the following items:

• Proactiv Skin Purifying Mask $19
• StriVectin Power Starters Age-Fighting Trio $42.50
• Organic to Green Oil for Face $21

Or you’re entitled to free shipping at $50 or over which means you might want to take advantage of today’s beauty break which is yours free with any $50 purchase and includes:

• Maracuja Oil Mini (0.23 oz)
• Ready, Set, Radiant Skin Mist Mini (0.24 oz)
• Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Finishing Powder Mini (0.07 oz)
• Tarteist Pro Glow Mini (0.16 oz)

A good place to jump start your $50 or more purchase is with this Tarte Be Happy. Be Bright. Be You. Discovery Set that’s $22 and it includes:

• Gleam Team Highlighter in Champagne
• Lip Sculptor Lipstick & Lip Gloss in Treat (dusty rose)
• Sweet Tarte Fragrance (0.152 oz)
• Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Ravish (poppy pink) (0.05 oz)
• Ready, Set, Radiant Skin Mist (0.24 oz)
• Be Happy. Be Bright. Be You. Makeup Bag

Also, if you spend $70 or more you can get a Free 26 Piece Skincare Kit!

Enjoy!

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