Month: May 2009

Clinique · Estee Lauder · Gift with Purchase · Lancome

Neiman Marcus Camp Gorgeous Event

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Update: This event has ended so you don’t get the tote with treats, but many of the GWPs are still active. Neiman Marcus has started its Camp Gorgeous event online (this is online through June 9, and will be in store May 31-June 6). They have several gifts with purchase available (see below) plus with any $85 select cosmetics purchase (that is, from the 38 participating brands) you will receive a NM Exclusive camouflage tote and samples. The samples included are: Natura Bisse C+C Vitamin Scrub, Kate Somerville Protect SPF 55, Fekkai Coiff Ironless Straightening Balm, Orlane Hypnotherapy Anti-Age Care Eye Contour, and a mini Laura Mercier Lip Colour. They are also offering a coordinating camouflage makeup bag along with a full size Laura Mercier Bronzing duo for only $10 (retail value is $32). [Note: The $10 you spend on the Laura Mercier bag/bronzing duo does NOT count towards the $85 you must spend to get the tote and samples.] [Update: The $10 bag with Laura Mercier bronzer has sold out.]

NM Camp Gorgeous Tote and Cosmetic Bag

During this event shipping is free with any purchase when you enter code NMSHIP at checkout (that code expires June 8).

Update: This has sold out. One of the gifts they have is this pretty Lancome gift, yours with any $100 Lancome purchase. The free gift includes:

  • Definicils Mascara in Black
  • Le Rouge Lipstick in Rose Petale (full size)
  • Eye shadow quad in Daylight, Waif, Pose, and Couture
  • Dual Finish Versatile Powder Makeup in Matte Buff
  • Absolue Ultimate Bx Replenishing and Restructuring Serum
  • Absolue Premium Bx Absolute Replenishing Cream SPF 15
  • Signature train case with matching cosmetic bag

Lancome GWP at Neiman Marcus

Some of my other favorite gifts from this event:

  • Dior Beauty: With any $125 Dior Beauty purchase receive a makeup bag trio, L’Or de Vie Travel Kit, mini Diorshow Mascara, and a mini 5-color eye shadow compact
  • Estee Lauder: With any $100 Estee Lauder purchase receive Time Zone (7 ml), Advanced Night Repair (15 ml), Advanced Night Repair Eye (5 ml), and Perfectly Clean Splash Away Foaming Cleanser (30 ml), and a crocodile print cosmetic bag
  • Laura Mercier: With any Laura Mercier purchase receive a deluxe sample of French Vanilla Body Cream Souffle
  • Prescriptives: With any $85 Prescriptives purchase receive Lash Builder Mascara (0.085 oz), Anti-Age Eye Cream (0.101 oz), and Smoothie Tint Balm (0.135 oz)

And just a few new coupons:

Bliss Spa coupon: Free shipping when you purchase any of these four items: DDF Wrinkle Resist Plus Pore Minimizer, Steep Clean Mask, Earthen Instantpeel, or Evis MD Platinum Light Therapy. Enter code 059902 at checkout. Expires June 13.

Chanel offer: Purchase any item from the new Les Exclusifs de Chanel Fragrance Collection and receive deluxe samples of Eau de Cologne EDT Spray and Sycamore EDT Spray. No code needed. While supplies last.

Tarte coupon: 20% off celluFIGHT natural anti-cellulite self-tanner. (Normally its $40 with the coupon its $32.) Enter code SUN20 at checkout. Expires May 31.

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Victoria’s Secret Semi Annual Sale (plus 20% off)

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Did you know Victoria’s Secret carries lots of our favorite cosmetic brands, including Borba, Clarins, DuWop, Fekkai, Strivectin, Too Faced, and many others? This weekend you can take 20% off any purchase over $50 and that includes all cosmetic items when you enter code 20OFF50 at checkout (that code expires May 31; the only exclusions are UGG and Frye). Their Semi-Annual Sale is going on now!

Other Victoria’s Secret coupons you can stack with this one:

  • Secret Garden Body Care: These are 7/$35 but if you add 8 items to your cart and enter code VSGARDEN you will get one of the items free
  • New Naturally Victoria’s Secret Body Care: Buy 2 get 1 free. Add 3 items to your cart and enter code NATURALLY and you will get one of the items for free
  • They have several fragrance gift sets on clearance right now

And for you Philosophy lovers I saw this over at Drugstore.com: Save $53 when you purchase Philosophy Hope in a Jar (2 oz), Philosophy Amazing Grace shampoo, bath, and shower gel (16 oz), Save Me (1 oz), and Purity Made Simple (16 oz) for $100 (normally if you purchased them all it would cost $153). Plus, you get free shipping!

If you are a fan of MD Skincare Alpha Beta Daily Face Peel/2 Step Packettes, they are normally $80 but they are on special all weekend at Skinstore for only $53.59.

Here are today’s new coupons. (There are over 20 coupons expiring this weekend because its end of the month, see the Coupon Page for codes.)

Bloomingdale’s offer: Purchase any two Clarins sun products and receive a free orange tote. No code needed. While supplies last.

Bon Ton offer: All Strivectin products are 20% off. Expiration unknown.

Caudalie coupon: Spend $50 and get a free Lip Conditioner (0.14 oz, a $12 value). No code needed, will automatically ship with your order. Every order gets free shipping plus choice of sample kit at checkout. Ends June 3 or while supplies last.

Drugstore.com offer: Spend $30 on Philosophy and get two free minis: travel sizes of Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash and The Present. No code needed. Ends June 19 or while supplies last.

Elizabeth Arden coupon: With any $40 purchase receive four samples: Prevage Anti-Aging Skincare Triple Packette for Face and Eyes, Intervene Makeup SPF 15 packette, Eight Hour Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50, and a deluxe mini spray of Britney Spears Believe. Enter code STUNNING at checkout. Expires May 31.

H20 Plus coupon: With any $28 purchase receive a free five piece gift ($30 value). Gift includes Sea Salt Body Wash (2 oz), Body Oasis Exfoliating Scrub (2 oz), Body Oasis Intensive Hydrating Gel (2 oz), Face Oasis Hydrating Treatment (0.27 oz), and a tote. Enter code summer at checkout. While supplies last.

Skinstore offer: Spend $59 on Strivectin and get a free gift worth $80. Gift includes Strivectin-HS Hydro-Thermal Deep Wrinkle Serum (0.5 oz) and a branded wash cloth and makeup bag. No code needed. While supplies last.

Skinstore offer: Spend $50 on H20 Plus and get a free six piece gift ($38 value). Gift includes Sea Marine Purifying Shower Cream (1 oz), Sea Marine Triple Butter Body Cream (1 oz), Sea Mineral Mud Mask (1 oz), Night Oasis Rejuvenating Gel (0.5 oz), Night Oasis Overnight Eye Complex (0.13 oz), and a pretty makeup bag. No code needed. While supplies last.

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Bobbi Brown Exclusive QVC Collection, Clarins Plum Picks Set

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Update: This has sold out. Are you a fan of Bobbi Brown? She will be offering her first ever Today’s Special Value on QVC on Saturday, but also for the first time you can order online before it airs on TV. This beautiful Bobbi Brown Best of Bobbi 7 Piece Collection is a $162 value and available through Saturday for only $84.90 when you click through this link (otherwise the price is $102) plus $7.22 for shipping. This collection is full of exclusives and includes:

  • Full-size 0.27 oz 7-well Eye Shadow Palette with mirror and dual-ended brush (includes best-selling shades and exclusive to QVC until May 30, 2010)
  • Full-size 0.18 oz 7-well Lip Palette with mirror and lip brush (best-selling shades of Lip Color, Creamy Lip Color, and Metallic Lip Color; exclusive to QVC until May 30, 2010)
  • 0.1 oz Long-wear Gel Eyeliner in Black Ink (full size)
  • 0.24 Crystal Lip Gloss mini tube
  • 0.08 oz Rose Pot Rouge mini jar (new shade and exclusive to QVC until May 30, 2010)
  • 0.1 oz Black Everything Mascara Mini Wand
  • Ultra-fine Eyeliner Mini Brush
  • Application tips card

Bobbi Brown exclusive QVC collection

I saw this while over at Lord and Taylor, they’re still in stock from Mother’s Day and they are a great deal. The Clarins Limited Edition Plum Picks Mother’s Day Set is on sale for $58 (its over a $100 value) and includes these items:

  • Hand and Nail Treatment Cream (3.5 oz, full size)
  • UV Plus (1 oz, full size)
  • Moisture Rich Body Lotion (3.5 oz)
  • Hydra-Quench Cream (0.53 oz)
  • Chic Floral Bag

Clarins Plum Picks Set at Lord and Taylor

Bliss is having a Blowout Sale on their site. No signature Bliss items discounted this time, but they have a nice offering of items available. (But does anyone really need Breat Self Exam Oil?) Many items are up to 50% off, while supplies last. One item on sale is the Tarte Eye Couture Day-to-Night Palette, a pretty palette with 10 eye shadow shades that is normally $45 but is on sale for $29. See below for a coupon for free shipping if you spend over $50.

And can anyone tell me if this mascara is smudge proof or smudge prone? YSL Beauty has Volume Effet Faux Cils Luxurious Mascara in seven beautiful shades: High Density Black, Rich Brown, Extreme Blue, Fascinating Violet, Burgundy, Deep Night, and Khaki Green. I would love to try the Khaki Green mascara but almost all mascaras smudge on me (the exceptions being Diorshow and Estee Lauder XL). Each tube is $28.50 and if its your first time buying direct from YSL you’ll get free shipping on your first order.

Today’s new coupons:

Benefit Cosmetics coupon: Spend $50 and get a free Kitten Classic Sparkling Powder ($26 value). Add Kitten Classic to your cart and enter code GRAD2009 at checkout. Expires June 4. [Can be combined with code PRETTY50 on last page of checkout to also get free shipping.]

Beauty.com offer: For a limited time get free shipping on any purchase. No code needed. Expiration unknown.

Bliss Spa coupon: Spend $50 and get free shipping. Enter code 059908 at checkout. Expires June 3.

Borba coupon: Today only purchase any two items (except skin balance water) and receive free shipping. Enter code AHHH at checkout. Valid today only.

Fresh offer: Purchase Brown Sugar Body Cream and receive a free deluxe sample of Brown Sugar Body Polish ($15 value). No code needed. Ends June 1 or while supplies last.

Origins coupon: With any purchase receive 3 free samples. Enter code summer at checkout. Expires May 31.

Shu Uemura offer: Purchase any product from the Phyto-Black Lift Collection and receive three free deluxe samples. You will receive Phyto-Black Lift Radiance Boosting Lotion (0.67 oz), Phyto-Black Lift Lifting Anti-Wrinkle Essence (0.16 oz), and Phyto-Black Lift Firming Anti-Wrinkle Cream (0.45 oz). No code needed. Ends May 31.

Spalook coupon: Spend $30 on Avene products and get a free beach tote with deluxe sun care samples. Enter code AVENESUN at checkout. Expires June 28 or while supplies last.

Tarte coupon: Purchase MultiplEYE Natural Lash Enhancer and get a free emphasys high definition eye pencil ($18 value). Add both items to cart and enter code EYESBOGO at checkout. Valid today only.

Tarte coupon: 20% off the Be Good To Your Mother (Earth) bag and lip sheer set (normally $35, with the coupon its only $28). Enter code BGTYME at checkout. Valid today only.

Ulta coupon: Purchase any Bare Minerals online only product and get free shipping with code 31569 through June 6. Spend $25 and also get a free mini Buxom Lip Gloss in shade Dolly.

Well, some of you may have noticed a new little feature on my blog yesterday, this little cutie:

First I want you to know that this is only a temporary thing. I’ve been hesitant to add this because this blog is a labor of love. This isn’t something I do for money, but because it is a passion. But I’m going on vacation for three weeks in July and I’ve been thinking for the last few weeks: I need a laptop.

If everyone who reads this blog clicks on the button and makes a one time donation of just $1 I will be able to buy a laptop so that while I’m traveling I can update you guys with full posts and keep my faithful readers up to date daily. If I am unable to acquire a laptop, I will still post it just may not be as thorough as you’ve grown accustomed to and when I post will depend on when I have access to a computer.

I’m looking forward to being able to keep you up to date while I travel! If you would like to donate please make your donation by June 6, I will be removing the donate button from the site on June 7.

Estee Lauder · Gift with Purchase · Lancome

Estee Lauder Free Gift, Lancome PWP at Bon Ton

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Update: This has ended. There is a new Estee Lauder Gift with Purchase at Esteelauder.com. With any $39.50 purchase build your gift worth over $100:

  • Choose a moisturizer: A 14 day supply of DayWear Plus, Time Zone, Hydra Bright, or Resilience Lift Extreme
  • Choose Warm or Cool makeup shades: Each includes a palette with 8 eye shadow shades, an eye shadow stick, a full size lipstick, and a lip gloss
  • Warm includes: High Gloss in Honey, Pure Color Crystal Lipstick in Coral, Double Wear Stay in Place ShadowStick in Golden Peach, and Eye Shadows in Peach, Amber Honey Quad, Apricot, Chocolate, and Praline
  • Cool includes: High Gloss in Rose, Pure Color Crystal Lipstick in Tiramisu, Double Wear Stay in Place ShadowStick in Pink Shell, and Eye Shadows in Mulberry, Smokey Pink Quad, Lavender, Sugar Cube, and Berry Ice
  • Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia Eau de Parfum spray vial
  • City Square Cosmetic Bag
  • Spend $50 and get free shipping
  • Spend $75 and also get a three piece eye makeup brush set and an EL mirror

Estee Lauder GWP

** I don’t know when they will halt this on their web site, but as of this morning you could still choose two free samples (add them to your cart before you check out) and with coupon code TIMEZONE you can get an additional four freebies of Time Zone, Perfectly Clean cleanser, ANR, and ANR eye. It was working this morning but could end at any time.

Update: These are sold out. There is also a new Lancome Beauty Enhancers Purchase with Purchase at Bon Ton. While supplies last, you can purchase this collection (a $145 value) for only $29.50 with any Lancome purchase. Collection includes:

  • Le Rouge Absolu Reshaping & Replenishing Lipcolor (full-size)
  • Compact of Color with Color Design Sensational Effects Eyeshadow Quad and Blush Subtil Shimmer Powder Blush
  • Nutrix Royal Body Intense Lipid Repair Cream
  • Renergie Microlift RARE Superior Lifting Cream SPF 15
  • Renergie Microlift Night RARE Superior Night Cream
  • Tresor Eau de Parfum Deluxe Miniature
  • Lancome Signature Tote

Lancome PWP at Bon Ton

Today’s new coupons:

Aveda coupon: Today only spend $60 and get free shipping and two free samples: Color Conserve Shampoo and Aveda Men Pure-Formance shampoo. Enter code DAD59 at checkout. Valid today only.

Benefit Cosmetics coupon: 20% off any purchase. Enter code MAKEUP20 at checkout. Expires May 29. [Can be combined with code PRETTY50 on last page of checkout to get free shipping when you spend over $50!]

Borba coupon: Today only take 15% off any order over $100. Enter code BCSWW at checkout. Valid today only.

Clarins coupon: Spend $35 and get a free four piece ClarinsMen gift. Gift includes travel sizes of ClarinsMen Moisture Gel, After Shave Soother, and Active Face Wash in a blue travel bag. Enter code FATHER at checkout. Expires June 3.

Clinique coupon: With any purchase receive free shipping and a free mini High Impact Mascara in Black (0.06 oz). Enter code RATED at checkout. Expires June 1.

Giorgio Armani Beauty coupon: Registered members get free shipping with any cosmetics purchase. Enter code MAY09 at checkout. Expires May 29.

L’Occitane offer: Free shipping on any $40 purchase. No code needed. Expiration unknown.

Laura Mercier offer: Free shipping on any purchase. No code needed. Ends May 28.

Macy’s coupon: Free shipping with any $50 MAC purchase. Enter code WARRIOR at checkout. Expires June 1.

Sephora coupon: For Beauty Insiders only, with any $25 purchase choose one of five deluxe samples: Boscia Clear Complexion Treatment (0.5 oz), Murad Resurgence Age Diffusing Serum (0.33 oz), Murad Clarifying Cleanser (1 oz), Peter Thomas Roth Oil-Free Moisturizer (0.5 oz), or Juice Beauty Oil-Free Moisturizer (1 oz). Enter code SKINLOVE at checkout. While supplies last.

Sephora coupon: With any $25 purchase get a free Lavanila Body Butter to go in scent Vanilla Coconut (1 oz). Enter code LAVANILA at checkout. While supplies last.

Wei East offer: For only $9.98 get six travel size beauty products in the First Pick Club Fourth Collection. Products include Bright Lights Rice Milk Clarifying Cleanser (1.07 oz), Bright Lights Rice Milk Eye Balm (0.26 oz), Bright Lights Rice Milk Essence (0.5 oz), Natural Beauty Perfector Powder Illuminator (0.08 oz), Natural Beauty Perfector Lip Balm (0.1 oz), and Mulberry Brightening Exfoliating Grains (4 pks). Price includes shipping! While supplies last.

Elizabeth Arden · Estee Lauder · Macy's

Elizabeth Arden PWP, Estee Lauder GWP

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Update: This has ended. There is a nice new Elizabeth Arden purchase with purchase at Macy’s. While supplies last, with any Elizabeth Arden purchase you can purchase the Totally Tropical PWP for only $21.50. The set includes:

  • A 3-tier stackable compact with mirror, which includes 6 eye shadows and 2 bronzing creams in Sparkling Sand and Bronze
  • High Shine Lip Gloss in Pink Champagne
  • Exceptional Lipstick in Goldmine
  • Pretty Elizabeth Arden Eau de Parfum Replica mini
  • The Tropical Straw Bag with Matching Pouch
  • You will also receive an extra sample of Prevage Face

Elizabeth Arden PWP at Macy's

Update: This has ended. Bon Ton is now running the same Estee Lauder GWP they just had at Lord and Taylor. While supplies last, with any $32.50 Estee Lauder skincare or foundation purchase, you will receive the Celebrate Summer gift which includes:

  • Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick (full-size)
  • Projectionist High Definition Volume Mascara (10-day supply)
  • High Gloss
  • Gentle Eye Makeup Remover (deluxe travel size)
  • Hydra Bright Skin-Tone Perfecting Moisturizer (deluxe 14-day supply)
  • Tote Bag and Companion Makeup Case

Estee Lauder GWP at Lord and Taylor

Saks customer service assures me they are “working on the problem” but the Estee Lauder GWP is still not live. I’ll keep you posted!

Today’s new coupons:

Glow.com coupon: Spend $100 and get a $20 gift card good on your next purchase. Enter code glowLOVE20 at checkout. Expires June 5.

Jo Malone coupon: With any purchase receive free shipping, two samples, and spray samples of Lotus Blossom & Water Lily and Dark Amber & Ginger Lily cologne spray (1.5 ml each). Enter code JMFAVOURITE at checkout. Expires May 31.

L’Occitane Deals of the Week: Mint Verbena Icy Powdered Foot Gel (2.5 oz) is $10 (normally $20); Cherry Blossom Hand Cream is $13 (normally $26). Purchase both and receive free shipping. Ends May 31.

MAC Cosmetics offer: Free shipping on any purchase. No code needed. Ends June 6.

Philosophy coupon: Spend $50 and get $10 off. Enter code believeinhope at checkout. Expires May 27.

Prescriptives coupon: With any $25 purchase receive free shipping and four freebies: deluxe samples of All You Need+ SPF 15 Moisturizer for Normal Skin (0.33 oz), Colorscope Lip Gloss in Sassy (0.09 oz), False Eyelashes Mascara in Plush Black (0.1 oz), and an orange cosmetic bag. Enter code ESSENTIALS at checkout. Expires May 29.

Smashbox coupon: Friends and Family sale. Save 20% on any purchase, plus get free shipping. Enter code FFSB9 at checkout. Expires May 29. [Not combinable with Let’s Do Lunch offer.]