Month: June 2009

My Beauty Obsessions · Sephora

Sephora Favorites Are Here!

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The Limited Edition Sephora Favorites Kits are now on sale, online and in-store. There are ten wonderful collections to tempt you:

Lashstash Mascara Deluxe Sampler $39 ($96 value) contains:

  • 0.1 oz Anastasia Lash Lifting Mascara
  • 0.1 oz Tarte Lights Camera Lashes
  • 0.1 oz Sephora Atomic Volume Mascara
  • 0.24 oz Stila Multi Effect Mascara
  • 0.14 oz Benefit BadGal Mini
  • 0.2 oz Bare Escentuals Buxom Lash
  • 0.13 oz Too Faced Mini Lash Injection Pin Point
  • 0.12 oz Smashbox Bionic
  • 0.07 oz Lancome Cils Booster
  • 0.085 oz DuWop Lash Venom
  • 0.14 oz Korres Provitamin B5 and Rice Bran Mascara

Splashstash Waterproof Deluxe Sampler $36 ($65 value) contains:

  • 0.1 oz Tarte Lights Camera Splashes
  • 0.169 oz Too Faced Mini Lash Injection
  • 0.1 oz Make Up For Ever Aqua Smoky Lash
  • 0.85 oz Make Up For Ever Sens’Eyes Makeup Remover
  • 0.025 oz Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes
  • 0.03 oz Urban Decay 24/7 Pencil in Electric
  • 0.26 oz Urban Decay Big Fatty Waterproof Mascara

Face Quenchers Moisturizers Deluxe Sampler $37 ($100 value) contains:

  • 0.34 oz Korres Wild Rose 24-Hour Moisturizer SPF 6
  • 0.5 oz Fresh Soy Face Cream
  • 0.5 oz Murad Perfecting Day Cream SPF 30
  • 0.4 oz Philosophy Hope in a Jar
  • 0.51 oz Bliss Best of Skintentions SPF 15
  • 0.33 oz Caudalie Vinoperfect Day Perfecting Cream SPF 15

Eau Girl Fragrance Deluxe Sampler $40 ($80 value) contains:

  • 0.17 oz Dior Miss Dior Cherie Eau de Parfum
  • 0.17 oz Bvlgari Omnia Green Jade Eau de Toilette
  • 0.17 oz Versace Bright Crystal Eau de Toilette
  • 0.13 oz Vera Wang Princess Eau de Toilette
  • 0.3 oz Prada Infusion d’Iris Eau de Parfum
  • 0.13 oz Clean Eau de Parfum
  • 0.24 oz Ralph Lauren Ralph Eau de Toilette
  • 0.13 oz Givenchy Very Irresistable Givenchy Eau de Toilette

Eau Boy Fragrance Deluxe Sampler $40 ($80 value) contains:

  • 0.17 oz Versace Pour Homme Eau de Toilette
  • 0.17 oz Guerlain Homme Eau de Toilette
  • 0.17 oz Bvlgari AQVA Pour Homme Marine Eau de Toilette
  • 0.13 oz Clean Men Eau de Parfum
  • 0.17 oz Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio Pour Homme Eau de Toilette
  • 0.13 oz Givenchy Pi Neo Eau de Toilette
  • 0.24 oz Diesel Fuel For Life Pour Homme Eau de Toilette
  • 0.17 oz Giorgio Armani Code 5 Eau de Toilette

Get Pink’d Pink Lip Deluxe Sampler $37 ($80 value) contains:

  • 0.34 oz Laura Geller Lip Strip
  • 0.1 oz DuWop Prime Venom
  • 0.0676 oz Korres Cherry Oil Lip Gloss in Fuschia
  • 0.23 oz Sephora Super Shimmer in Think Pink
  • 0.02 oz Stila Cherry Crush Lip and Cheek Stain
  • 0.1 oz Smashbox O-Gloss
  • 0.09 oz ck Calvin Klein Lipstick in Mesmerize
  • 0.26 oz Urban Decay Lipstick in Jilted
  • 0.17 oz ck Calvin Klein Plumping Gloss in Bloom

Naturally Gorgeous Skincare & Makeup Sampler $40 ($111 value) contains:

  • 0.338 oz Korres Silicone-Free Vitamin E Face Primer
  • 0.0005 oz Tarte EmphasEYES in Black
  • 0.1 oz Tarte Lash Hugger
  • 0.5 oz Ole Henriksen Truth Serum
  • 0.08 oz Bare Escentuals 100% Natural Lip Gloss in Rose
  • 100 Sheets Boscia Green Tea Blotting Linens
  • 0.17 Skyn Iceland Icelandic Relief Eye Cream
  • 0.1 oz Plant Love Blush in Peony
  • 0.13 oz Josie Maran 100% Organic Argan Oil

Skin Saviors Moisturizers Deluxe Sampler $24 ($40 value) contains:

  • 1.69 oz Korres Guava Body Butter
  • 1 oz Philosophy When Hope Is Not Enough Body Lotion
  • 2.03 oz Fresh Sugar Lemon Body Lotion
  • 1.7 oz Bliss Blood Orange + White Pepper Body Butter
  • 2 oz Murad Body Firming Cream

Blink, Winks & Brows Eye Deluxe Sampler $40 ($112 value) contains:

  • 0.02 oz Sephora Electro Liner Copper
  • 0.017 oz Anastasia Brow Gel
  • 0.095 oz Anastasia Matte Highlighter
  • 0.1 oz Urban Decay Primer Potion
  • 0.11 oz Too Faced Shadow Insurance
  • 1.7 oz Lancome Bi-Facil Makeup Remover
  • 0.25 oz Cosmedicine Opti-mologist Eye Cream
  • 0.005 oz Smashbox Mini Cream Eye Liner Palette
  • 0.14 oz Stila Mini Smudge Pot
  • 0.06 oz Smashbox Mini Eyeshadow Trio in Head Shot

The Fix-It Kit Skincare Deluxe Sampler $40 ($118 value) contains:

  • 0.19 oz Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Eye Mask
  • 0.5 oz Perricone MD Ceramic Skin Smoother
  • 0.02 oz Cosmedicine Wrinkle Write Off
  • 0.24 oz Kinerase Extreme Eye Lift
  • 0.253 oz Dr. Brandt Pores No More
  • 1.06 oz Clarins High Definition Body Lift

Don’t forget to check the Coupon Page for current Sephora codes so you can score an extra freebie!

Today’s new coupons:

Bliss Spa coupon: With any La Mer purchase receive a free deluxe sample of La Mer The Moisturizing Gel Cream (3.5 ml). Enter code 069909 at checkout. Expires June 23.

Clarins coupon: Purchase new Foot Beauty Treatment Cream and receive a travel size Smoothing Body Scrub for a New Skin and an exclusive Foot Skin Smoother. Enter code FOOTC at checkout. Expires June 24.

Clinique coupon: With any purchase receive free shipping and a free deluxe sample of Super City Block Oil Free Daily Face Protector SPF 40 (0.21 oz). Enter code SUMMER at checkout. Expires June 20.

Estee Lauder coupon: Today only spend $25 and get free shipping plus the first 1,000 buyers get a free deluxe mirrored compact that has 2 eyeshadows, a blush, and a full size lipstick plus mini brushes. Enter code COMPACT [must enter code in ALL CAPS for it to work] at checkout. Valid today only.

H20 Plus coupon: Spend $50 and get free shipping. Summer sale going on now. Enter code BEAUTYSALE at checkout. Expires June 21.

Laura Mercier offer: 50% off select items. Six items are on sale now, new items will be added as the sale continues. No code needed. Shipping is free when you spend $50. While supplies last.

Sephora offer: 40% off all Decleor products (not available to Canadian customers). No code needed, discount will be applied during checkout. Ends June 30 or while supplies last.

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Bloomingdale’s Beauty Treats Event, Estee Lauder Gifts

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Update: This has ended. There are two new Estee Lauder bonuses today, plus several more nice gifts with purchase from different companies at Bloomingdale’s during their Beauty Treats Private Fragrance and Beauty Event, online now through June 18 (I have no idea if this is also in store). The Estee Lauder gifts are at Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s (scroll down for more information) and there are some more awesome gifts currently at Bloomingdale’s. Plus with any $125 beauty and/or fragrance purchase you will receive a very pretty Black Beauty Bag. There are gifts from Bobbi Brown, Dior, Clinique, Prescriptives, Laura Mercier, Clarins, Sue Devitt, Borghese, and many others.

Update: This is no longer available. This is the Estee Lauder gift at Bloomingdale’s. While supplies last, with any $50 Estee Lauder purchase receive this gift which includes:

  • Idealist Skin Refinisher
  • DayWear Plus Moisturizer
  • 9 Color Eyeshadow Palette
  • High Gloss in Honey
  • Pure Color Lipstick in Tiramisu
  • Perfectly Clean Splash Away Foaming Cleanser
  • Cosmetic Bag

Estee Lauder GWP at Bloomingdale's

And here is the Estee Lauder gift at Macy’s. While supplies last, with any $32.50 Estee Lauder skincare or foundation purchase, you will receive the Hot Summer Gift which includes:

  • DayWear Multi Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme SPF 15 (15 ml, a 14-day supply)
  • Projectionist High Definition Volume Mascara (10-day supply)
  • Two Pure Color Long Lasting Lipsticks (full-size, in shades Nectarine and Sugar Honey)
  • Take it Away Total Makeup Remover (deluxe travel size)
  • Tote Bag with companion makeup case
  • Spend $50 on skincare and/or foundation and also get free shipping with code ELGIFT through July 5

Estee Lauder GWP at Macy's

If you’re not a BeautyFix member yet you may be interested to know that right now you can pick up the current BeautyFix for only $19.99 (normally they are $49.99). Its an awesome collection of full sized products, I loved the first two and can’t wait for the next one! (If you need more info see my previous post to see what’s included.)

MAC Cosmetics is having its Friends and Family sale online today through Thursday. Save 25% off any online purchase with code SAVE25 at checkout through June 18.

So many new coupons today:

Benefit Cosmetics coupon: Purchase any new fragrance from Crescent Row and get free shipping. Enter CRESCENT at checkout. Expires June 23.

Bliss Spa coupon: With any $30 purchase receive a free sample of Steep Clean Mask. Enter code 069N02 at checkout. Expires June 30.

Bobbi Brown coupon: Spend $65 and get free shipping and a free mini Crystal Lip Gloss. Enter code GLOSS5 at checkout. Expires June 20.

Boscia coupon: $20 off $100. Enter code twentyfive at checkout. Not valid on purchase of kits or gift certificates. Expires June 21.

Chanel coupon: With any purchase receive free 2nd day shipping. At checkout enter code 0609SECONDDAY and select 2nd day shipping as your shipping method. Expires June 17.

Jo Malone coupon: Free 2nd day shipping with any purchase. At checkout enter code 2SHIP and select Second Day Service. Expires July 17.

Jo Malone coupon: $5 overnight shipping with any purchase. At checkout enter code JMSHIP1 and select Overnight Service. Expires July 18.

L’Occitane coupon: Save an additional 10% off all Sale products. Enter code PRIVATE at checkout. Expiration unknown.

Lord and Taylor offer: Spend $100 on cosmetics or fragrance and receive a free exclusive Razzle Dazzle ‘Em makeup palette. No code needed. While supplies last.

Molton Brown coupon: Spend $30 and get free shipping. Enter code SUNSHINE at checkout. Expires June 22.

NARS offer: Spend $25 and get free shipping. No code needed. Ends June 19.

Philosophy coupon: Spend $35 and choose 1 of 4 free gifts: For a free Supernatural Lip Gloss in Neutral enter code lipgloss; for a free 1 oz Falling in Love Fragrance Spray enter code fallinlove; for a free 8 oz Field of Flowers Shower Gel enter code fieldofflowers; for a free 0.375 oz When Hope Is Not Enough Serum enter code hopeserum. All codes expires June 18.

Prescriptives coupon: With any $25 purchase receive free shipping and a free deluxe sample of False Eyelashes Plush Mascara. Enter code OURPICKS at checkout. Expires June 20.

Saks coupon: Spend $50 on Bobbi Brown and get a free deluxe sample of Everything Mascara. Enter code BOBBI6 at checkout. Expires July 6 or while supplies last.

Saks coupon: Spend $150 on YSL Beauty and get a free gift that includes a black signature YSL cruise pouch, a Mini Temps Majeur Fluide, a Mini Rouge Pure Shine #8, a Mini Eye Pencil, and a Mini Gommage Natural Action Exfoliator. Enter code YSL7 at checkout. Expires June 22 or while supplies last.

Skinstore offer: Spend $150 on Kinerase and get a free Kinerase Pro Therapy Advanced Repair Serum ($132 value). No code needed. While supplies last.

Skinstore coupon: 20% off all SPF products. Enter code SPF20 at checkout. Expiration unknown.

Smashbox Let’s Do Lunch offer: Today only make any purchase and checkout between 9AM-2PM PST and you will receive a free Overexposure Lipstick Pencil in shade Pix ($14 value). You also will get free shipping. No code needed, cannot be combined with other offers.

YSL Beauty offer: Today only spend $75 and get free overnight shipping. No code needed. Valid today only.

On a personal note some of you may have noticed this is very late today… sorry! With  my daughter out of school I’m finding it hard to squeeze this in by the same time every day. So I’m still posting every day but it may be later than you’ve grown accustomed to. Thanks as always for reading!

Clinique Bonus Time · Gift with Purchase

Bergdorf Goodman Smart Beauty Event

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Update: This has ended. Bergdorf Goodman has started a Smart Beauty Event. With any $200 beauty purchase you will receive a truly beautiful Felix Rey bag filled with eight high-end deluxe samples. The samples included are:

  • Omorovicza Rose Lifting Serum (0.17 oz)
  • Bulgari Exclusive Creme Precieuse Day (0.1 oz)
  • Kevyn Aucoin Brush Stroke Eye Powder Pencil (0.055 oz)
  • Prescriptives False Eyelashes Plush Mascara (0.09 oz)
  • Kenebo Cellular Performance Eye Essence (0.03 oz)
  • Hermes Cologne (0.5 oz)
  • Le Metier de Beaute Precision Liquid Eyeliner in Noir (black)
  • Clarins Cleansing Milk (0.35 oz)

Bergdorf Goodman Smart Beauty Event

Samples are subject to change. This is online through June 29 and in store through June 27. You can also get free shipping with code BGJUNE through June 16.

**I missed this when I posted this morning: There are 17 gifts with purchase available during this event. See this page for all the details, there are gifts from Bobbi Brown, Chanel, Darphin, Jo Malone, La Mer, Lancome [not a full-blown gwp, but still nice], Laura Mercier, and others.

If you didn’t see the news yet there is a new Clinique Bonus at Bloomingdale’s; see yesterday’s post for all the details. Plus today is the last day for the Bliss Blowout Sale if you haven’t shopped it yet.

Today’s new coupons:

Ahava offer: Spend $100 and get free shipping and a free gift that includes: a full size Mineral Shower Gel for Men and a Travel Pro Kit for Men that includes a travel bag and samples of Deep Cleansing Gel, Protective Moisturizing Fluid, and Hand Cream. Free gift is a $40 value. No code needed. Ends June 17 or while supplies last.

Dr. Brandt offer: Spend $100 and get a free men’s shave bag ($20 value). No code needed. While supplies last.

Lancome offer: Free shipping plus deluxe samples of Genifique and Absolue Bx Absolute Replenishing Cream SPF 15 with any purchase. No code needed, so can be combined with other codes (see the Coupon Page) for extra freebies. Ends June 19.

Macy’s coupon: Spend $50 on Clinique and get free shipping. Enter code CLINIQUE at checkout. Expires July 30. (They have a Clinique PWP right now!)

MD Skincare coupon: Spend $125 and get 25% off, free shipping, and these freebies: a grey with orange trim dopp kit, Hydra Pure Oil Free Moisture (0.25 oz), and sample packettes of Hydra Pure Antioxidant Serum, Hydra Pure Vitamin C Serum, and Hydra Pure Firming Eye Cream. Enter code DAD at checkout. Expires June 17.

Estee Lauder coupon: Purchase the New Advanced Night Repair and get free shipping and a free repair formula. For a free 7 day supply of Idealist enter code IDEALSHIP; for a free 7 day supply of Perfectionist CP+ enter code PERFECTSHIP. Both codes valid while supplies last.

Estee Lauder coupon: Spend $75 and get free shipping and a free brush trio: An $80 value that includes Blush Brush 2F, Large Eyeshadow Brush 9E, a Finishing Brush that is exclusive to this trio, and a brush case. Enter code SURVEY09 at checkout. Expires June 30.

Fresh coupon: Today only spend $75 and get free 2 day shipping. At checkout select “Second day shipping” and enter code DAD1. Valid today only.

Giorgio Armani Beauty coupon: Registered members spend $65 and get free premium shipping (3-5 day shipping). Enter code PREMIUMDAD at checkout. Expires June 18.

Glow.com offer: 20% off all Bieux Skin (prices on site reflect the discount). All orders ship for free. While supplies last.

Sephora coupon: With any purchase receive a deluxe sample of Make Up For Ever’s Microfinish Powder. Enter code SWITCH2HD at checkout. While supplies last.

Smashbox coupon: With any $50 purchase receive a free Enhancing Lip Gloss in shade Protege. Enter code ARTIST at checkout. Expires June 28.

Tarte coupon: 25% on all Tarte products. Enter code ecoscene25 at checkout. Expires December 31.

Time to Spa offer: Purchase any CND Scentsations Lotion for $11.50 and get a free hand wash ($11.50 value). Add both to your cart and the cost of the hand wash will be automatically deducted at checkout. No code needed, so you can also use code JUNESHIP to get free shipping on your order, plus you can choose four samples at checkout (choose from several Elemis samples plus CND samples). Expiration unknown.

Tweezerman offer: Spend $40 and get free shipping. No code needed. Ends June 21.

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Clinique Bonus Time at Bloomingdale’s

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Update: This is no longer available. I didn’t want to wait until tomorrow to post this, there is a new Clinique Fresh Summer Look Gift at Bloomingdale’s. A $50 value, this gift is yours free with any $25 Clinique purchase, while supplies last. This gift includes:

  • Take The Day Off Makeup Remover For Lids, Lashes, and Lips
  • Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
  • Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser
  • Quick Eyes Cream Shadow in Rock Violet
  • Different Lipstick in A Different Grape
  • Eyelash Curler
  • Purple and yellow flower-print cosmetic bag

Clinique GWP at Bloomingdale's

If you haven’t yet picked up the Estee Lauder bonus at Esteelauder.com, today is your last chance, it ends today!

And just a couple of coupons:

Aveda coupon: Today only with any $50 purchase receive a free 2nd Day Shipping Upgrade and a travel size Calming Body Cleanser. Enter code DAD9 at checkout. Valid today only.

Philosophy coupon: Spend $75 and receive a free Breakfast In Bed gift set ($30 value; contains cafe au lait, rich belgian waffles, and sweet fresh cream shower gels). Enter code breakfast at checkout. Expires June 15.

Gift with Purchase

Beauty.com Summer Fridays

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Today Beauty.com is launching Summer Fridays. Every week this summer they will have special coupons and specials valid only on Fridays. The best news is that the offers are combinable! This week they are offering these deals:

  • With any purchase enter code POLISH to receive a free full size Lippman Collection Nail Color in shade Holiday ($15 value)
  • With any Skin Care purchase enter code AGESERUM to receive a free deluxe sample of Canyon Ranch Age-Transforming Serum (0.17 oz, a $20 value)
  • With any Hair Care purchase enter code PRONTOMINI to receive a travel sized Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo (1 oz, an $11 value)
  • With any Mascara purchase enter code REJUVELASH to receive a free Tarte Rejuvelash Declumping Lash Exhilarator ($16 value)
  • With any Bath and Body purchase enter code SUGARPOLISH to receive a free deluxe sample of Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish (1.7 oz, a $15 value)
  • They are also offering 30% off ALL hair care appliances

Shipping is free when you spend over $49 plus you can choose an additional 3 samples at checkout [when I was testing this one of the free samples was Philosophy’s new Eye Hope cream]. Don’t forget to checkout their sale and gifts with purchase pages!

Bliss has added several items to their Blowout Sale, including finally some Bliss brand items. I think the best deal is the Bliss Face Value Trial+Travel Skincare Essentials Set. Normally $45 its on sale for only $20. This is a great way to try some of Bliss’s best products, this set includes:

  • Bliss clog-dissolving cleansing milk (1 oz)
  • Bliss daily detoxifying facial toner (1 oz)
  • Bliss an ounce of prevention am with spf 15 (0.51 oz)
  • Bliss lid+lash wash (1 oz)
  • Bliss triple oxygen instant energizing mask (0.16 oz)
  • Bliss all-around eye cream packette (0.07 oz)
  • A Bliss blue tote

bliss face value trial+travel skincare essentials set

Today’s new coupons:

Bon Ton offer: With any Clinique purchase receive a free sample of All About Eyes Concealer. No code needed, will be automatically added to your cart. While supplies last.

Caudalie offer: With any $50 purchase receive free shipping, free samples, and a free full size Cleansing Water ($23 value). No code needed. Ends June 18.

Clinique coupon: Free shipping with any purchase. Enter code FREESHIP at checkout. Expires June 14.

Dermalogica Clean Start offer: With any $35 purchase receive a free pretty backpack ($30 value). No code needed. Shipping is free when you spend $50. While supplies last.

MAC Cosmetics coupon: Free shipping with any purchase. Enter code DONTBLINK at checkout. Expires June 14.

Origins offer: Today only with any $25 purchase receive a free full size body moisturizer. There are three choices: For a free The Way of the Bath Matcha Tea Body Lotion ($40 value) enter code Weil6; for a free Ginger Souffle Whipped Body Cream ($27.50 value) enter code Ginger6; for a free A Perfect World highly hydrating body lotion with white tea ($26 value) enter code APW6. Shipping is free if you spend over $50. All codes valid today only.

Sephora coupon: For Beauty Insiders only, with any purchase receive a free sample of not-even-launched-yet Urban Decay Complexion Primer Potion pore perfecting makeup base. Enter code URBANLAB at checkout. While supplies last.

Skinstore coupon: Save 20% on any purchase (though certain products are excluded). Enter code DSJUNE at checkout. Expires June 15.

Shu Uemura coupon: Registered members receive free shipping with the purchase of any brightening product. No code needed. Ends June 14.

Spalook coupon: With any $25 purchase receive a free full size Go Smile PM Toothpaste ($16 value). Enter code GSPM at checkout. While supplies last.