We went to Sephora. I spent way more than I intended to, which is what happens every time I go in there. Three bottles of nailpolish, Bare Escentuals foundation and concealer, a really cool eyeshadow palette- and then I remembered OH! yeah...I am out of eye/lip makeup remover. So I bought the store brand, which was a pretty good deal, I thought. I have had great experiences with the Sephora brand, and for eight bucks...well, how could I go wrong?
It wasn't until I got back to the hotel and tried out my new purchase that I realized I'd been had. At first I was thrilled, because it did indeed work like a charm on my waterproof eye makeup and all day lipstick. But...there was something really familiar about the smell and consistency, so I checked the label. One ingredient- petrolatum.
In case you don't know what petrolatum is?
Surprise!!!
I paid $8 for an OUNCE of Vaseline (but Vaseline made in France!) cleverly repackaged in a cute little tube. Considering that you can buy a 13 oz. tub of the stuff for $4.49 at CVS online...that's what? Like over 1000% markup? Great.
There are way too many dirty jokes possible here, so I am just going to let it go.
2 comments:
Oh no! I've always used Vasaline to take off my makeup and it works wonders. I would have made that same mistake though. I love that store, but I stay away for that very reason!
I know! I just feel like a dork. I will probably buy the generic tub to use at home, and take the Sephora tube travelling.
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