The 2023 Sephora Summer Gratis Thread!! ☀️😎🎁

[Sunnysmom]

📜 Hear ye hear ye, May grey no more! 😎☀️ Summer is arriving and heating up! Time to protect your skin and look sunny spectacular at the same time. 🌞 It’s that most wonderful time to start watching for your summer treats to arrive!

 @TeamBIC is once again, oh so generously, sending many of our fellow beauty lovers the very best of the season. You get a box, and you get a box! 🎁 I know we’re all so excited to see what new goodies await! Please share you guesses, musings, reveals and feedback as you receive them so we can all share in the fun!

As always, many thanks to Sephora and @TeamBIC for their amazing coordination of their newest unveiling. The creativity and work that goes into the bespoke boxes always dazzle! 🤩 You guys are the best!! 😘🤗🥰 

(Someone can’t wait to see what’s coming! She’s been at the door for days!) 😱🥰🐶

[sprocketta]

@curlychiquita Kind of you to say. Better tomorrow with bright pink hair! The road to recovery continues but knowing I am fortunate keeps me moving along. People reaching out here helps too. 😄

[Sunnysmom]

I’m so glad you’re getting the love and care you need @sprocketta and are back in Chicago. Pink hair and fun treats from this gratis will hopefully lighten your summer! That little fan is such a bonus, glad you have it! Happy you’re hanging out with us as you can. Continued healing to you! 💞

[sprocketta]

@Sunnysmom good decisions that have really benefited me. Beauty products sure are bringing joy amidst all. My morning routine really extended with side effects and keeping sane and enjoyment. My heart is dragging with the Tatcha Indigo Cream (not overnight repair) OOS until end of year at best. That’s a soothing step for sure. Of course lipstick! I hope all is well on your end.

[tsavorite]

😊Hey, @sprocketta , 

You are right, you are a Phoenix!  You were being looked after, for sure.  Moving back to your home state, and near your parents again, in time to be able to receive great medical care when needed, that's impressive! 

Your new haircut looks Cool (and cooler!)  Hot pink hair will be wild!  You wore hot pink well, years ago.  That's a cute photo.  I'm glad that you are being so well cared for during your recovery!  Thank you to everyone who helped you through all of this!   Keep taking good care of yourself and enjoying life!  It's so great to hear from you again!

What a useful gift that cute little fan turned out to be!   

[sprocketta]

@tsavorite It’s funny the way the world looks out for you. It was a good decision to come home generally and with the unexpected that turned up. There are good people in the world. Family and friends who provide the support (you included!), medical team, other people on board. My dog counts too.

[tsavorite]

@sprocketta ,

I'm so glad for you that you are seeing the positives in this situation!  Isn't it reassuring that there are good people in the world?

I'm sure the love and support of your dog is great for you.  Pepper? 🐕

[danielledanielle]

Welcome back (even for a quick bit) and happy recovery @sprocketta 

[sprocketta]

@danielledanielle Thanks! I get pretty busy with the work to get recovered but hoping to be more active on BIC.

[Titian06]

@sprocketta - I'm so sorry to hear about your mass.  I'm glad it could be removed and it was benign!  I can empathize.  I had surgery for a mass in my head 19 years ago.  I haven't had any ill effects from the surgery.  Sending positive vibes ~~~ your way!  (((HUG))) ❤😘❤

[Sunnysmom]

Oh no @Titian06 , I’m so grateful you’re ok too ! 🤗🥰

[Titian06]

Thanks, @Sunnysmom ! 😘💖

[tsavorite]

@Titian06 , 

I can't believe that you went through something like this, too!  Wow!

I'm so glad that you came through so well!  Aren't there some big surprises in life? 

[Titian06]

@tsavorite - It wasn't the exact same thing, but still relevant.  I had a hint that something was going on; odd things with my health.  Fortunately, it was benign and my recovery was straightforward.  I was (and am) very lucky!

[sprocketta]

@Titian06 Thanks. You know this then. Clearly you bear the strength. It’s good to hear from someone else who got through and continued on. I know I can, but the work to get back to myself. I don’t know the details, but I’m proud of you. 

[Loretta55]

Congratulations on receiving the gratis @sprocketta. Glad you are on the mend. 

[sprocketta]

@Loretta55 Glad people like you are supporting me through it. ❤️

[Buootiful]

@sprocketta!! ! I was just thinking I havent seen you on here. 😘🤗😘. Good to see you! Thank goodness they caught it in time.Im sorry you had to go through it but glad you are well on the way to recovery. Can't wait for your pink hair 😍. Which product do you want to try first?

[sprocketta]

@Buootiful I had been so MIA as mentioned in another post tied to work. New job though on leave due to recovery now. Thus I can have fun hair for a while. I stay more conservative in my line of work so that’s exciting. Buzzed and dyed hair means some different products and sunscreen on your scalp so there’s some changes and learning which is fun to do. The stylist says people do a hidden dyed area underneath so it is not visible for work and then they style differently off work, like hold a section up with a barrette, to show the color. I may do that later if I can make it work but for now full on color. I am excited for lip products and the Ami Cole is on the radar. What’s your favorite from the gratis?

[niki172]

@sprocketta wishing you a very speedy recovery and yay for that fan helping cool you down during PT it's sooo nice! I can empathize with having changes to appearance due to health issues but the major thing that's important is you look fantastic and you're well on your way to a healthier you! You kicked that mass to the curb, you're almost done with PT, and I bet you'll be feeling more yourself with fabulous pink hair 💜 (((virtual hug)))

[sprocketta]

@niki172 Thank you much very much. My heart feels fuller reading this. I am 100% fine with changing my hair dramatically in a fun way. I don’t mind having buzzed and am going full on dramatic with my hair because I can. The acne and puffy face are rough, but I just finished the medication and hopefully more normal in a couple months. Whatever you’ve had to manage, I’m sure you do/did it with fierce strength. Honestly the most important things in life are the people you care about and your health. Beauty products high up there too. I can wear lipstick. ☺️

[WinglessOne]

@sprocketta  Oh my goodness... now I'm literally in tears of relief and joy. Cannot express how happy I am that 1) the mass was safely removed and 2) it wasn't cancerous. Last month I lost 2 people to cancer and I'm glad you're not among them. ❤️ Wishing you continued recovery! And hooray for hot pink hair!