March Madness Beauty Hauls 2024

[SportyGirly125]

Time to share your March hauls for this month. I can’t wait to see what everyone gets. 

[makeitup305]

My no-buy is more like a less-buy right now lol I got some good deals so at least there's that!

I decluttered a ton of old and broken lip liners and took advantage of the NYX sale. However, I'm a little disappointed that shrinkflation has struck again. These are a little smaller and no longer made in Germany. They still seem good quality, though!

Redeemed a B&BW reward and ended up picking up an extra product in this scent, as well. It reminds me of Open Sky, which is my favorite Wallflower scent. I had a code for a free UD travel sized eye primer, which I was able to grab without picking up anything else from Ulta. I found a code for 20% off at Naturium, which doesn't do sales often (afaik), so I took advantage and picked up some Azelaic Acid products since I just ran out of the Inkey List one plus pick up some products I've had my eye on. The Amuse lippies came in sets of 3 for each formula from Most Inc (through Costco Next). By far the best price I've ever seen for these, which I've wanted to try for a while.

As usual, I got carried away on Olive Young. I'm still on mission "reduce hair falling out" so I'm trying some new Korean shampoos and scalp treatments. They also had good deals on the Dr. G products, which look really nice, and the Espoir brow pencil, which I had my eye on. The I'm Meme multisick and Cosrx cleanser were gwp.

I've been getting non-stop ads for this Loreal lippie in 601 which is supposed to be a dupe for Charlotte Tilbury (they even show the CT lipstick bullet in the ad!). I don't own Pillowtalk lipstick only the liner, but the shades are very close. The formula is really good, too. The Lifter Gloss is supposed to dupe Fenty but I don't think so. I prefer this one tbh but others might not. The other two were impulse picks. The Maybellie is quite cool-toned so idk how much use I'll get from it. The Pixi is a great inner corner highlight.

I picked up two more Loreal lipsticks from the Nu line but ended up returning them. They were not the same formula at all and felt cheap. The Real Techniques is kind of a beautyblender dupe but more firm. Maybe it needs a couple of washes. I still like it, though.

Impulse bought the Rephr brushes. I really like the foundation brush but the other two are meh. Good but nothing to write home about. I also bought this travel powder holder from Amazon (the pack came with 2). The puff it comes with isn't very good but the travel case is perfect for what I wanted. 

Some more Ulta freebies

[itsfi]

@makeitup305, I've heard good things about the Dr. G brand; will be interested in hearing how they perform for you. Oooh, nice Amuse lip haul. I have one of their tints and like it a lot. 

[makeitup305]

@itsfi costco came through on the Amuse, I like them so far!

[Mellmars1185]

@makeitup305 Awesome hauls! The NYX lip liner formula is so good!

[makeitup305]

@Mellmars1185 it really is! I wish they set a bit more but they were $3.50 with the discount so I can't complain lol

[CookieGirl1]

@makeitup305 I'm going to need reviews on the Labo-H and the Folligen Scalp Pack.  The regular Folligen shampoo didn't work well for me but since I love the Folligen Bio-3 so much I'm still interested in other products from the brand!

[makeitup305]

@CookieGirl1 I haven't tried the Labo-H yet but I've been using the Folligen shampoo, scalp pack, and tonic for like 2 weeks (I only wash my hair 2x a week,though). I like all of the ones I've tried. The shampoo leaves my hair clean but not dry, at least when followed by the scalp pack. The scalp pack makes my scalp hydrated but not greasy. I think it might make my hair a little bit harder to detangle in the shower but not sure. The tonic I can apply on dry hair and it doesn't make my hair extra greasy either. Now, as to whether it's helping my hair stop falling, I'm not sure. It might be too early to tell. I still lose a lot of hair in the shower, but ever since I finished the Kérastase Genesis Strengthening Scalp and Hair Serum 90 mL/ 3.04 oz I feel like I get less shedding when I brush my dry hair. I started to notice less shedding when brushing while using the Kerastase, as well as some hair growth but idk what to attribute it to, since I changed a bunch of things- diet, vitamins, shampoo, serum, etc. I'll keep using these and let you know any new developments. What's the difference between the Folligen Original and the Bio-3? I remember looking at it but not the specifics.

[CookieGirl1]

Thanks for the mini reviews, @makeitup305.  I love trying new hair stuff but I don't seem to have the best luck in finding products that I end up loving.  
You asked about the difference between the OG Folligen and Bio-3 and honestly I don't remember how the brand states that they're different but the regular Folligen left my hair feeling really dry and as you said--difficult to detangle.  The Bio-3 makes my hair feel really clean without drying it out.  It also contains a little bit of menthol and maybe eucalyptus which not only gives it a different scent but it has a cooling effect on my scalp.

[CorgiMommy]

@makeitup305 all I have to say is wow, enjoy

[makeitup305]

thanks so much @CorgiMommy !

[curlychiquita]

Lots of beauties but boo on shrinkflation, @makeitup305!

[makeitup305]

@curlychiquita at least the price for them is still good!

[Sunnysmom]

Oh boy oh boy you picked up some fun new stuffs @makeitup305 ! 😍 What’s your fav? Less-buy is great! 🤓

[makeitup305]

@Sunnysmom it's hard to choose! The L'oreal CT dupe is up there!

[faeriegirl]

Nice hauls @makeitup305 ! Enjoy all your goodies!

[makeitup305]

thanks so much @faeriegirl !

[lmaster]

Fabulous hauls!! @makeitup305 

[makeitup305]

thanks @lmaster !

[SportyGirly125]

@makeitup305 Wow those are amazing hauls!

[makeitup305]

thanks @SportyGirly125 !

[Sunnysmom]

Bagging a few new goodies from the Beautylish sale and Sephora GC for the Merit lip. Working on building my brush collection with a few little workhorses from Sonia G, finally caved and got the CT bag, new Lipstick Queen, Ogee , the new Guerlain pearls and a sleeper wonderful blush from Flower! They’re sooo creamy and terrific! (Ignore the Guerlain blush, didn’t mean to include it and too lazy to retake a pic in case I couldn’t get signed back in! 😖 It’s a really good berry tho.) 

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I think others have been enjoying Ogee products as well ( @itsfi I believe?) . They’re so comforting. I’ve had a lip before and love it, almost like a really tinted balm. 
The Lipstick Queen is pretty fun. It turns more pink on the lip than here. The sparkles do show up and I think not necessary but I know many love this idea. 🙂 It has much more pigment than others like Givenchy imo. @WinglessOne did you get this yet. The case is plastic and not her previous heavier cases sadly which isn’t a big deal but just mentioning. 
The Guerlain beads are very soft with a little teeny sparkly but a subtle glow. The scent is very strong and has changed from previous however. I liked the original vs this which is quite heavy. 
I’m obsessed with the new Merit matte lips! This is a good soft warm red, same as the LE satin Aperitif if anybody has that. They are what I had hoped WA new lips to be. 
The Flower blushes! Soo good! Apply beautifully, so smooth and long-lasting too! Love a great drugstore find! 

MERIT Signature Lip Lightweight Matte Lipstick Vermillion