Saturday, April 27, 2013

Priceline 40% Off Haul

Last Tuesday and Wednesday, my most frequented store Priceline was having a 40% sale off all cosmetics, both in store and on their website. Two non-beauty obsessed friends even text messaged me about it, such was the rarity and excitement of such a sale. In an effort to not get swept away by the oncoming mania, on Monday night I attempted to make a modest list of things I hoped to pick up the following day. I actually was still awake and surfing the Priceline website when the clock ticked over to Tuesday, but couldn't see any price reductions, so I gave up on the notion of shopping online. A part of me was contemplating waking up earlier that morning so I could browse my local Priceline before going to work, but when my alarm rang, continuing to sleep for an extra twenty minutes seemed infinitely preferable.

I popped into the Priceline in the area that I work during my lunch break, and it so packed I could barely move past the aisles or take a look at the stands. From what I'd written down the night before to buy, I couldn't find Australis Lambada lip gloss, but I managed to grab Australis Glitter Strikes Back nail polish. I was about to pay for it, but decided to leave empty-handed when I saw the length of the queue.


I ended up buying everything after work from the Priceline closest to where I live. Unfortunately, my local Priceline doesn't stock Face of Australia, otherwise I would have picked up a few of their newly released Glitterati nail polishes. The store also didn't have any more of Australis Glitter Strikes Back, which made me regret not buying it earlier in the day. Instead, I opted for the neon pink of Australis #Totesamaze and one of the Maybelline Color Show nail polishes in Twilight Rays (240).



Australis #Totesamaze is an incredibly bright, bordering on radioactive, highlighter/fluorescent pink. The picture shows the colour to be more muted than how it appears in real life. It's such a loud colour that I was nervous I might even be reprimanded for wearing it to work.


Maybelline Twilight Rays, which I first saw featured on Kate's blog, is the only polish (along with perhaps Wined and Dined) that really caught my eye from the Color Show collection. I was excited to paint my nails with it the very night I bought it. It's a black polish with the added interest of greenish-gold glitter flakes that really come alive in direct sunlight. I can see myself wearing this a lot in the coming cooler months.



Despite hating myself for having just bought four Maybelline ColorSensational Vivids lipsticks, I found myself purchasing two more lipsticks, including one more from the Vivids range. What can I say — it's nothing short of a horrendous compulsion. I had to get Savvy by DB Long Lasting Matte Lipstick in Bali after seeing it on Angela. Lately, I'm finding myself drawn to deeper, almost vampy berry reds slightly out of my comfort zone. It's probably not a shade I'll wear often, but I don't mind spending $4.17 just for the fun of experimenting. I'd previously agonised over whether to buy Maybelline Vivid Rose or Hot Plum, and while I ultimately picked Hot Plum, I still wasn't sure I made the right choice. At least with 40% off, I rationalised I could feel a teensy bit better about making Vivid Rose mine and removing the need to choose altogether.


I was thinking of picking up a Savvy by DB bronze eyeliner, but they'd all sold out. Then I remembered that I'd been curious to try the Australis 10 Hour Waterproof Eye Pencils I'd seen a few Australian beauty bloggers write about, including MishelleKaren and Michaela. Despite reservations that I already had about 5 bronze eyeliners at home (more on this in a post to come), I took Bombastic Bronze to the counter.


I hoped that Real Techniques would be included in the sale (for no other reason than to purchase a backup of the Core Collection), but it wasn't. Apparently only brushes by Models Prefer and Nude by Nature were 40% off. I'd always wanted to buy an angled blush brush, but the only options I'd considered were either too cumbersome (Sigma F40 — didn't want to pay for the shipping or wait a month for it to be delivered) or out of my price range (MAC 168 — I didn't even want to pay $35 for it while I was in the US, let alone $65 in Australia). Enter this angled blush brush from the Models Prefer Mystique range. It didn't look amazing quality, but the shape seemed promising, and it was just over $10. I thought I'd give it a go.

l-r: Maybelline Vivid Rose, Savvy by DB Bali, Australis Bombastic Bronze


Overall, I spent just under $40 for these six products. While not exactly dirt cheap, I'm fairly pleased with my purchases and the variety of what I bought. Afterwards, I asked myself whether it would've been better to have spent the money on one luxury item (I've been intently eyeing the Clarins Eye Quartet Mineral Palette in Odyssey from StrawberryNet). At least when I posed the question, I felt my preference was to have more to play with. At the end of the day, I didn't need any of it, and I don't need another expensive eyeshadow palette either, but that's what you get for being an addict.

48 comments:

  1. You've still managed to get a great deal there! :)
    Twilight Rays is so pretty! xo
    Jasmine Catches Butterflies ʚϊɞ

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  2. Loving the Maybelline lipstick and nail polish.

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  3. love your lip picks! something about vivid colours just catches my eyes and looks so amazing!

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  4. It was such a mad sale- thankfully it wasn't as crowded in Brisbane as it could have been because Daiso opened across the mall and that place was so packed you waited in line for 10 minutes to pay. I couldn't find anything (bar the Revlon BB cream) that I wanted to try. I'm such a brat like that.
    The bronze eyeliner looks promising. Test that 10 hour wear! I love the look of the berry Savvy lipstick- I'm thinking about getting Rimmel's Matte Kate Moss lipstick in 107 to use as a stain. My ode to berry trends. The Twilight Rays polish is stunning- definitely one for the cooler months though. ;)

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    1. Also, hate how they had the gall to call a nail polish #totesamaze. What is the English language coming to?!

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    2. LOL they probably thought they were being really clever with it too.

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  5. Love Hauls - Check out my goodies :) http://corynleebeauty.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/another-priceline-haul.html

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  6. I like what you picked up. I ordered online an am eagerly awaiting my order :) I also bought the Australis bronze eyeliner

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  7. Sadly I didn't get to a Priceline as the nearest one to me is in the city and I don't have time to go during the week, and since the site was playing up... I really like what you grabbed though! The Savvy lippy looks good!

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  8. Savvy looks like it would be right up to my alley! What a nice shade! Oh, btw, how do you like the formula of the Maybelline Color Show polishes? :)

    xo runbarbierun.com

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    1. Not love. It's okay, but kind of thin and probably not all that chip-resistant. Needed three coats for complete opacity, though two would've been sufficient. Top coat is a must!

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  9. What a wonderful haul! Those lip swatches are so gorgeous *_*

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  10. I love that you wrote a list haha!
    It's a shame you didn't get everything you wanted, but it looks like you got some good stuff :)

    xoxo

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  11. the maybelline vivid lipstick looks so pretty, amazing for the spring and summer season :D

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  12. The Models Prefer blush brush looks quite good, I wait for your opinions!

    MyMakeUpCompulsion

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  13. I managed to pick up some goodies too!
    I went an hour before it was over and the store was still pretty crowded.
    I was sad to see that some of the shades of things I wanted were sold out but I'm still happy with the reduced cost of my items.
    I was disappointed RT wasn't included as well!

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  14. I have that Australia eyeliner and it's gorgeous! I love that pink on you too!

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  15. Some great items! I love the Australis 10 hour eyeliner. I have the aqua one and it applies (and lasts) wonderfully.

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  16. Looks like you got some great products!! And for what you have to pay in Australia I don't blame you for going a little bonkers over things you don't need (but want desperately) when they're nearly half price! :)

    Cassie
    thriftthick.blogspot.com

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  17. this pink nail polish is gorgeous

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  18. Ooh that maybelline lipstick looks SO beautiful! <3

    Jennie xo | sailorjennie.com

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  19. I wish there was a sale like this somewhere I lived, haha! Glad you picked up Vivid Rose and now don't have to always wonder if you made the right choice :) That radioactively pink nail polish is beautiful! I would love a color like that in my collection!

    - Jess
    The Mod Mermaid

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  20. wow 40% off beauty products is huge discount!! I would go crazy like madcow with the discount! lol
    The dept store where I work part time, often has 20-30% off discount for the staffs by the end of the month, around payday ( which makes it even worse and dangerous! :p) so I know how it feels to see the % % % sign on beauty store! :D
    Btw, the savvy by DB Bali lipstick looks beautiful! can't wait for the review ^^

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  21. I love the pink polish very pretty :-) The vivid rose also looks gorgeous, I hope your having a fun weekend xx

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  22. Vivid Rose is probably my favorite of the Maybelline Vivids. The pink nail polish is so pretty, it reminds me of a neon Milani one that I bought a while ago. Sales are so good, but I always seem to overspend! :)

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  23. This post makes me sad that I made the most of the sale online - I want my products now! After reading this I really want the Australis pencil as well - the swatch looks incredible.

    lioninthewild.blogspot.com

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  24. Great haul! I'm so disappointed that my local priceline doesn't have Essence or FOA - I really wanted to pick up their new nail polishes as well! The Savvy lipstick looks stunning - I've been loving darker/vampy shades as well! :D

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  25. Love the pink totesamaze nailpolish - i love how opaque it is! Is that only one coat as well?

    And you should check out iherb.com for Real Techniques brushes if you haven't already. They're uber cheap there, and there's 20% off at the moment. I have a discount code (RLN426) for $10 off your first order of $40+, or $5 off if under $40. I've just ordered more real techniques even though I don't need anymore (damn sales for being so tempting!)

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    1. I put three in the picture but two was definitely enough!

      I love iHerb! My only regret is not discovering it earlier - I bought my first few RT brushes from a beauty supply shop at much inflated prices (but even those prices were lower than what Priceline is selling the brushes for). 20% is a fantastic offer, I think I would be tempted by the new Duo-Fiber set :) What did you order?

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  26. Wow I must be very lucky because all the Pricelines I've been to have stocked FOA and ever other brand! Although not all stock Bourjois but I'm likely I can go to the massive Bourke St Priceline in Melboure :) The lipsticks look gorgeous, Vivid Rose is such a statement colour! I'm looking forward to your swatches for Twilight Rays, it looks beautiful and reminds me of one of OPI's polishes. I do love the Australis 10 hour wear pencil- it is so smooth and it just works, and great for a lazy day! (Thanks for the link by the way!) I was disappointed that makeup brushes weren't included in the 40% off too, but I found it odd that the Models Prefer had the deal.

    Another note- iherb has Real Techniques at US prices and they are 20% up to the 3rd of May if I recall correctly (I managed to nab the blush brush for $7.20, the powder brush for $8 and shipping was only $4!). Such a bargain :)

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    1. Wow that is a bargain! Especially since they are so overpriced at Priceline. iHerb is truly fantastic :) I'm trying to hold off ordering though, been extremely naughty with online shopping lately.

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  27. Great post!! I love the two nail polishes, the colours are gorgeous!! :) ♥

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  28. Great haul! I *wish* I had a priceline in this goddamn town, but I am glad that I don't sometimes so I don't buy things I think I need. Vivid Rose looks so pretty, I am saving myself to buy from the Vivids range which is so hard. xx

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  29. Twilight Rays and Bali look stunning. In my priceline people were acting like it was the last day makeup would be sold on this earth!

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    1. Haha I love that description! People really go bonkers at the sales.

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  30. The nail polish piink looks absolutely cute!
    And the lipsticks loks perfect for summer.

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  31. That Maybelline lipstick looks amazing! I've been loving wearing pink lips for the past few weeks!

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  32. Perfect haul! I'd love to hear how you go with the Australis pencil.

    Oh, and Bali is going to be amazing on you!

    x

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  33. Great haul! I guess sometimes living in the sticks pays off, my local Priceline was as dead as usual during the sale!

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  34. Preaching to the choir sister haha That's what we do, we buy beauty things because it's our "thing" so don't beat yourself up too much about it and just enjoy your newly acquired products : ) xx

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  35. All that for under $40 is actually a pretty good buy, especially in Aussie! I knew about the 40% off sale and wanted to get a few staples but missed out as I was sick =( Hope they have a similar sale on soon!

    The Models Prefer brush looks like a good size and also looks nice and fluffy. I have been wanting an angled blush brush and recently bought one from The Face Shop. Haven't tried it yet though - need to wash it hehe.

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  36. Totally love your choices, though I am pained that you were so close to purchasing Odyssey instead! Bombtastic Bronze is a pretty great liner, and as I mentioned on Instagram to you I bought Twilight Rays after seeing you mention it. Excited to wear it soon!

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    1. Well ... I may have done something really bad. May :p

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  37. I Love all the stuff that you got here :) The color show nail polishes are awesome :) Thanks for sharing, its been a while !

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  38. Great purchases! I had a little giggle at your misadventures re crowded stores. Pretty soon you'll have all the Maybelline Vivids!

    I have Maybelline Twilight Rays and think that it's a great shade! Should pull mine out and wear it more often.

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  39. The colour of the pink nail polish is amazing!!! I love love love it! Good pick!

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  40. wow - fab haul! I especially love the vivid lippie and totesamaze... gorgeous shades :)

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  41. the shade of the nail polish is so cute..:))

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