I think I’m somewhat over my Tarte era. I used to love Tarte but now the only thing I really adore about them is their Maracuja Juicy Lip Balm and Shape Tape Concealer. That being said, they do grab my attention from time to time like when I tried their Shape Tape Cloud CC Cream which I unexpectedly fell in love with. Let’s be honest, Tarte releases foundation after foundation after foundation and after a while it feels like they are pulling an NYX Cosmetics on us with matte liquid lipsticks that are merely renamed or Bath and Body Works Candles that smell like past scents but are renamed. You get me right? That’s how it feels when Tarte launches a new foundation. But I did enjoy this one and I thought I’d give you a heads up that it’s on sale at Ulta plus the Maneater Nightfall Eyeshadow Palette has hit an all time low on Ulta as well (which is puzzling since it isn’t being offered as part of the Tarte Boxing Day Sale they have going on at the moment). It’s $26 which is a steal.

Tarte Shape Tape Cloud CC Cream Swatches (27S Light Medium Sand and 29N Light Medium Neutral)

Tarte Shape Tape Cloud CC Cream Swatches (27S Light Medium Sand and 29N Light Medium Neutral)

Anyway, I dunno who cares about these items on sale but I thought it worth a mention if you’re having a treat yo self moment or day.

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Heads up my little Tartelettes (are still calling ourselves that? did we ever call ourselves that?) the Tarte Boxing Sale 2023 starts now. And Tarte if this sale sucks I’m coming for you because that “70% Off” thing never really works out! The sale starts December 26th at 10AM EST and ends December 31st. Use code EXTRA20 for 20% off all sale items! Don’t forget all orders ship free! My recs? Sweet Tarte Carvings Palette, Sweet Tarte Double Shot Palette, and Sweet Tarte Frosted Palette! Love these three!

What’s on your sale wish list?

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Serious question. Were the after Holiday sales just not saling this year? Or am I worn out from all the sales we got over the last month? It seems like a lot of brands sold out of their Holiday Collections and Gift Sets this year (either that or they created a lot less since they had so many that were on sale well into Summer). For example, I never expected Pat Mcgrath’s Bijoux Brilliance to sell out. She typically launches a massive Holiday Palette and it typically ends up on sale at both Sephora and on her website but this year after her big Black Friday Sale (40% off) a lot of the collection sold out quickly (the MTHRSHP Bijoux Brilliance is still available at sephora.com with an extra 20% off with code 20EXTRA plus Pat’s website has 30% off sitewide although a majority of the Holiday launch is gone!).

But as I recall, last year Sephora had four major sales. The first is the Savings Event that happens end of October/Early November for all Reward Members. After that, we saw a very early clearance sale with a lot of gift sets going on sale (we saw a little of this happen this year too with Too Faced Holiday going on sale across a few outlets including Sephora), after they have a 20% for all event, and finally, the Boxing Day Sale on Sale. Typically when the Sale on Sale happens we SEE A LOT of leftovers and score some really good deals but this year I felt like it was slim pickings. That either means they made a hell of a lot fewer items this year to reduce waste or people were buying. I wonder which it is? I feel like so many gift sets that were available from mid-October just disappeared by the time Black Friday rolled in. They never even had a chance to go on sale.

The main brands I see who still have a good deal of Holiday leftovers would be NARS, Fenty Beauty, and a few little bits of Too Faced and Tarte here and there but most brands either cleaned up well this year or just made a lot less as I said above. Which do you think it is? Did you score any great after Holiday Sales? There were plenty of amazing ones during the Holidays but what about the ones after the Holidays? I didn’t purchase much of anything on Boxing Day. Even the Lush Boxing Sale was unappealing! I did replenish my stock of Youth to the People Triple Peptide because Youth to the People has 25% off but aside from that I didn’t pick anything up!

Do share your Boxing Day hauls if you did any!

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Hurry over to sephora.com today and use promo code 20EXTRA for 20% off already reduced items. There are a lot of smaller, inexpensive items available that won’t break your bank too much after the holidays! Here are a few still available at Sephora!

Kaja Mochi Glow Bouncy Highlighter $11.76
Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist For Ever Matte Liquid Lipstick Set (2 Full-Size Lipsticks) $11.60
Kaja Moon Crystal Sparkling Eye Pigment $10
LYS Beauty Speak Love Lip Oil + Lipstick Set $10
Kaja Gloss Shot Hydrating Lip Gloss $10
Too Faced Lip Injection Maximum Plump Extra Strength Hydrating Lip Plumper $10
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Stay Vulnerable Liquid Eyeshadow $8
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez With Gratitude Dewy Lip Balm $6.40
Too Faced Mini Popcorn Balls Eyeshadow Palette $11.60
Melt Cosmetics Cream Blushlight $9.60
Saie Lip Blur Soft-Matte Hydrating Lipstick with Hyaluronic Acid $9.60

Enjoy!

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The New Year is almost here! Crazy how time flies! Time is also running out to shop the Sephora sale on sale! Head over to sephora.com today to enjoy an extra 20% off any sale items! Use Code 20EXTRA to score up to 80% off fragrances, skincare, holiday sets, and more.

Enjoy!

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