Dropped by the Estée Lauder warehouse sale this afternoon to see if there was anything worth picking up. For the most part, I didn't feel like there was anything overly exciting in terms of product this time around, nor did I feel like the prices were particularly amazing. But I totally forgot that Lauder acquired Bumble and Bumble a couple years ago, and was completely surprised at seeing so much of their product at this sale. Not only that, but nearly all the products were discounted by 50% or more! So I took the opportunity to snatch up some goodies:
- Wear and Care Bb. Quenching Conditioner (1L) — $35, originally $80
- Bb. Seaweed Shampoo (250ml) — $12, originally $22.50
- Bb. Thickening Spray (250ml) — $15, originally $33
- Bb. Styling Lotion (250ml) — $15, originally $31
- Bumble South Surf Spray (125ml) — $10, originally $29.50
- Bb. Classic Hairspray (300ml) — $18, originally $28
Other goodies I picked up included:
MAC Beauty Powder in Her Own Devices (for $15, originally $30) — This is a medium pinked nude highlighting powder with champagne shimmer. This was originally launched with 2010's Venomous Villains collection in the Cruella de Vil packaging. I didn't pick it up back then, so I'm glad I got a chance to grab it now. I'm not sure why it's in last holiday's Glitter & Ice packaging, though. Maybe they were going to launch this shade during the holidays but changed their mind.MAC Studio Careblend Pressed Powder in Gold-Go-Lightly (for $15, originally $33.50) — This is a warm golden tan bronzing powder. This was originally launched with last year's Surf, Baby! collection. I'm really surprised this was at the sale, because it was a really big seller when it was released. I picked it up when it launched and it was nearly finished by the end of summer; that's how much I loved it. It has such a gorgeous satin finish that goes on so naturally and blends like a dream... I'm still hoping they'll make this permanent at some point, but I'm glad I got a back-up for now.Mineralize Face & Body Lotion (for $5, originally $38.50) — This was one of the two items from the $5 charity table (it's cash only, and all of the money raised goes to breast cancer foundations). It's a nice, lightweight lotion that can be used for face and body, though I use it for body only. This product is actually still permanent at MAC, but it's called Mineralize Charged Water Face and Body Lotion now. It's nothing special, to be honest, but it's nice to keep in your purse or to travel with. And it's fragrance-free, so it's good for those who are sensitive to scents. For $5, I thought it was worth it.MAC Ice Parade Snowglobe Eyeshadows in Warm (for $5, originally $45.50) — This was the other item from the $5 charity table. I actually already have this palette, but I thought it would be nice to give away as a gift. Again, for $5, I thought it was worth it. Seriously, it's cheaper than drugstore eye palettes.MAC #42 Lashes (free, originally $18) — This was the free gift from this sale (they always give away one item to every attendee as a gift at every warehouse sale). I don't wear false lashes, so I'll most likely be giving these away or keeping it in my kit. I'm not sure if these were discontinued or limited edition, but it's no longer available in stores or online.
You know, I always go to these sales in hopes that there will be some amazing deals (a pack of MAC Wipes used to be $2!) or at least some great underrated products that were limited edition or discontinued... but I was quite disappointed this time around. There was not a single eye or lip product that intrigued me. And they have the exact same skincare and body products at every sale, and they are never a good deal ($18 for a MAC cleanser is not a bargain). I swear, some of the products there have to be at least five years old by now. I'm not even sure if that's safe to use. On that note, I'm pleased with the products I got, for the most part. I was disappointed that the $5 MAC charity table only offered two single products instead of a bag of four or five products like they used to. I mean, they're good, solid products that people would pay full price for (whereas the grab bags with multiple products would often have one or two products you would rarely, if ever, use... like MAC Lipmix in navy blue...), but I feel like these sales get more and more stingy every year. At least I have enough conditioner to last me half a year.
