Hmmm...probably a nice spring/summer palette to get me through the rainy days (I'm kind of a sucker for the Too Faced Quickie Chronicle palettes), a bronzer to make me think of summer (I'm in love with Cargo right now)...or since I'm jonesing for it, Stila's Jade Blossom perfume. Happy shopping!

More BE stuff and Fekkai Glossing Cream!

I would definitely get the NARS blush, it will last forever. I would also get Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer.

i would choose the NARS blusher, clinque gloss and the too-faced powder. have fun shopping!

I like the idea of the Spring/Summer pallete em1282! I'll check that out.
Leopardcc, Glossing cream, is that for your hair?

I'd pick up that Clinique Almost Lipstick for sure, that's awesome stuff!

I just spent a gift card last week and got the Sephora Lash Plumper Mascara, Stila Eyeshadow Duo in Kajiki, Sephora Brand Lush Flush Wine Lip & Cheek Stain, Sephora Eye Pencil and Sephora Brand Brow Gel.

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I would buy Ojon conditioner.

hmmm, I'm thinking of getting the NARS blush....and maybe a Too faced quickie Palette....

Too Faced shadows are really nice!

I can't believe you've had the gift card this long. I got one for my birthday and had it spent within half an hour!

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“Fashion fades, only style remains the same.”

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I know Glam... I'm so embarrassed....

If I were you I'd get the Clinique Almost Lipstick and the Nars blush. I have both and they've become staples.

LOL, I should actually be embarrassed. I was like a little kid when I got that!

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“Fashion fades, only style remains the same.”

—Coco Chanel

I would buy some more face stuff (like BE mineral make-up) and Diorshow mascara!

Nars blush, definitely, and then the Clinique Almost Lipstick. Alternatively, a palette with lip, eye, and cheek products - Pop Beauty's Bronze Pop palette is a personal favorite, and I quite like their Smokey Rose wallet.

Or the new Too Faced "Decade of Glamour" palette - it's massive!

I like a number of the items you've chosen!

If I had the $50 I'd probably get the Stila eyeshadow Quad in Marrakesh or a Combination Set!

OoOoO, those Pop Beauty palette's are REALLY nice!!! Especially the Face Class Bronze Pop Palette...

I was at the Dior counter at Nordstrom the other day and the woman kept trying to sell me the Diorshow Mascara. Is it really THAT GOOD?

OH! Or I'd maybe pick up DDF's Sulfur Therapeutic Mask.

I don't have the almost lipstick, but it's on my list to check out!

Your list isn't showing up for me at work, so I'll just list stuff that I want.

Sephora pressed powder
Benefit BadGal mascara
More BE brushes (LOVE them)
A brow kit. Don't care what brand.

This question was dangerous and made me go overboard with my 'wish list'!! You meant $500, right? Well, obviously I couldn't buy all of this stuff with $50, but this is a list of things people rave about (here and on other blogs) and I have in mind when I go. It can be very overwhelming and you have to focus on a list or a couple of brands to play with. I really like their tools and brushes as well. come back and show us your goodies and sorry if this just gets you more confused. Thanks this was fun, yet dangerous!

I know what I would buy! I have a list:

Ojon dry shampoo, Ojon styling paste, Benefit powder pop, benefit Get even, benefit bronzer/highlighter, UD mildew shadow, UD midnight cowboy shadow, UD midnight cowboy rides again.

Great list Sofi! I WISH it were a $500 gift card!

If you can't decide, I'd recommend getting one of those items (personally, I'd go with the Black Honey) and take a look at one of the Sephora Blockbuster palettes. Why not have it all?

Sofi, I love the Oxygen Peel. It's the best thing since slice bread for me.

bella, your awesome review really convinced me. Just need to get my butt into Sephora soon. Maybe I should check all MY purses for a certificate (fingers-crossed). I do have a credit at Macy's but ours doesn't sell it. I don't want to pay shipping online-argh!

I can't decide either... for a giftcard I'd probably just waste it on fun scrubs and stuff.

Thanks Sofi, when you get it, you have to do your own review.

Great list DRC! I would probably check out both Benefit and Urban Decay's products to find something. I don't have particular products in mind but UD makes really good shadows and Benefit has all around great stuff.

hmmm...so hard, i could spend 1000 dollars if i could afford it! i like NARS laguna bronzer, its getting warmer now, and this bronzer is great (i just ordered it from the website on friday)! the too faced decade of glamour pallette is amazing!! only 40 bucks for a bunch of stuff, but its sold out for now on the sephora.com website, so i would check with your local sephora. i'm also thinking of getting the stila kitten eyeshadow after hearing so many great reviews here on the board, its 18 bucks. also the ojon dry shampoo for 21 bucks on those days that i dont have time to wash my hair or need a freshening up. i tried it in the store and it really works. i hope this helps! let us know what you end up getting

I'd get another Cosmedicine Medi Matte Oil Control Lotion with SPF because I'm running low, and I'd still have $8 left so I might get a Dior Show mascara... adding some cash...
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You should get:

Nars blush in Orgasm
Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage
Anastasia Brow Kit
Clinique Even Better skin serum

If you can get all of this for $50 (which I'm guess you can't), I'd definitely get the Nars blush and test out a few of the other things.

I love Cosmedicine products! I agree with Shiloh Jolie Pitt!

Whip, I got Diorshow awhile back and the brush was so fat it got all over my lids when I tried to apply it. My fav is lancome hypnose. I had forgotten about it, picked it up the other day, and it's like my eyes are back! They look great like they used to. I thought I was getting old.

$50... the possibilities. The items you've selected are great!

And just a side note... a non-beauty product junkie friend of mine (yes, I actually have one!) asked me why I was taking a picture of my cosmetics. When I explained this community to her, she was quiet for a minute and then said something along the lines of, "So, you actually have an online community just for this obsession? Like, all you do is talk about makeup?"

I'm so glad I have you ladies to feed my addiction.

Just enough for a tube of LipFusion XL!

Diorshow mascara @ $23 and something described as a "skin illuminator." Miracle workers!!

they have the BEST XXXL mascara ever made.
and their lip plumper is awesome too!
but i would probably get some bronzer,eyeshadow [theirs is the best, always looks like i just applied it.] and some eyeliner. i like it dark!!!!
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Melizzle, that's hilarious!
I'm definitely going to get the NARS blush that most of you suggested.

Wow, how overwhelmed are you??!? I'd listen to Bailaorigaditana, I've seen her stash posted and it about jammed up my laptop. I don't know if you do ebay or not, but I have some BE medium powder and some Mineral Veil on ebay right now for 4.95 a piece. The auction ends tomorrow. They are brand new. I was on autoship for awhile and I'm a little overloaded on product. Then you can save some dollars on buying that stuff in order to have more money for the 300 products listed above! (I'd have to ask what to buy too, so don't feel bad!)

hvaness, quite overwhelmed but you're all such trusted BPJunkies
I did buy my BE powder from Ebay the last time and I've run out of it. Thanks for the heads up!

Whip, I got a deluxe sample of DiorShow from Sephora and I used it once. I wasn't too impressed.

the fekkai glossing cream because I have always wanted to try it or escada's new perfume

Man, this post is making me want to make a detour to the mall on the way home from work!

urban decay primer potion and benefit bad gal

I'm still a newbie when it comes to this makeup junkie stuff, but I do know for a fact that Urban Decay's Primer Potion is a MUST! Not only does it keep your eyeshadow on longer than anything else I've tried, but it ENHANCES whatever eyeshadow you may put on. Also, when you seemingly run out of the product, just cut the bottle in half and scrape off what's inside and fill it inside a little pot. It'll still last you a while and you'll save yourself some money
And thank you also for posting this because I have a SEPHORA giftcard myself and like the newbie that I am I'm also at total loss!

probably end up buying about $100 worth of merchandise because once I get started in that store I can't stop, If I don't go in with a specific mission (get in-get it-get out) it's bad news for my credit card.

Well here's an update ladies:
I went to Sephora (dragged my husband throughout the crowded isles) and bought:
Cliniques Almost There lipstick in Black Honey: LOVE IT to death!!! Looks like I've eaten black berries.
NARS Blush in Orgasm. I asked hubby if if looks like I've had one and this was his response, "Well if you wanna compare colors we can go home and see if "it" compares to the blush color."
And then I picked up Sephora's Mineral Makeup Compact. I must say that it has great coverage!
Thanks to all of you for your recommendations!

great picks DRchic! Love the hubby's comment Very interested in the mineral compact- pressed mineral makeup- is that what it is? Less messy I hope. I'll check it out.