Month: August 2009

Clinique · Clinique Bonus Time · Lancome

Lancome Five Days of Smart French Beauty, Bonton Clinique Gift Change

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Lancome is running a great promotion this week, Five Days of Smart French Beauty, with special offers every day. Every day through Friday registered members who spend $35 can choose four deluxe samples, and every day has a “theme”:

  • Monday: French Beginnings, choose four cleansing samples
  • Tuesday: French Treatment, choose four skincare samples
  • Wednesday: French Kisses, choose four lipcolor samples
  • Thursday: French Eye-Openers, choose four eye-impact samples
  • Friday: French Beauty Marks, choose four perfecting samples

Today’s sample selections include: Bi-Facil, Effacil, Creme Mousse Confort Foaming Cleanser, Creme Radiance Cream-to-Foam Cleanser, Absolue Premium Bx Night, Secret de Vie Eye, Genifique, and Pure Focus T-Zone Matifier (sample selection may change as selections sell out). Shipping is free if you spend over $50 and no code is needed for this promotion, so you can add a code at checkout to score extra freebies, see the Coupon Page for available codes.

Update: This has ended. If you haven’t picked up your Clinique Bonus at Bon Ton yet, you may be interested to know that they have changed the available gift with purchase. Bonus Time runs through September 7 and they must have run out of the first gift online, so now they are offering this gift with any $21.50 Clinique purchase:

  • Liquid Facial Soap Mild
  • Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
  • Different Lipstick in Tenderheart
  • Mini Dual-Ended Full Potential Lips Plum and Shine in Cherry Bomb & Play-full Plump
  • Mirror
  • Cosmetic Bag
  • Spend $35 on Clinique and get free shipping

Clinique GWP at Bon Ton

Its once again beauty sample week at QVC. Receive a free sample with select purchase from several brands including Smashbox, Peter Thomas Roth, Aquolina, Philosophy, Prescriptives, Juice Beauty, Lorac, and many others. Most of these are nice deluxe samples this time, not just little packettes. Ends Sunday August 30.

Today’s new coupons:

Bliss Spa offer: For a limited time purchase one Problem Salved and get one free ($18 value). No code needed, add product from link to cart. Ends August 29.

Bobbi Brown coupon: Purchase any two Long Wear products and get free shipping. Enter code METALLIC9 at checkout. Expires August 28.

Clinique offer: Today only with any purchase choose four free deluxe samples (normally you get to choose just one). No code needed, so can be combined with LGLOSS code with $35 purchase for a free mini lip gloss. Shipping is free if you spend $60. ** A helpful reader wrote in to share the coupon code FSCHAT07 which gets you free shipping with any purchase! Four freebies ends tonight at 11:59 PM EST.

Estee Lauder coupon: Spend $50 and get free shipping plus two freebies: Double Wear Zero Smudge Lengthening Mascara (10 day supply) and Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in shade Tiger Eye (full size). Enter code LIPSANDLASHES at checkout. While supplies last.

H20 Plus coupon: Free shipping with any $35 purchase. Enter code oasis at checkout. Expires August 26.

L’Occitane Deal of the Week: This week you can purchase Olive Golden Branch Body Lotion for $12 (normally its $24) and/or Cinnamon Orange Incense Sticks for $8.50 (normally $17). Purchase both items and receive free shipping! Ends August 30.

Laura Mercier coupon: With any purchase receive free shipping plus a free deluxe sample of Foundation Primer – Mineral (0.5 oz). Enter code MINERALS at checkout. Expires August 28.

Perricone MD offer: Spend $35 and get a free deluxe sample of No Foundation Foundation (0.25 oz). No code needed. Ends August 29.

Prescriptives coupon: Friends and Family sale! 30% off any purchase. Enter code FRIEND09 at checkout. Expires August 27. Not valid on Custom Blend Lip Gloss, Gift & Value Sets, In Bloom Eye Color Duos, Fall In Love with Prescriptives, Mineral Color Making Faces, and Mineral Color Making Eyes.

Time to Spa (Elemis) at Amazon.com offer: Spend $50 and get free shipping and a free Sun Safe Bundle ($54.99 value). Free gift includes Vital Face Sun Screen SPF 12 (75 ml), Body Glow High Protection (125 ml), After Sun Soothing Milk (200 ml), After Sun Calm Balm (20 ml), and Wrinkle Control Sun Screen (20 ml). No code needed. Add Sun Safe Bundle to your cart and the $54.99 will be credited at checkout. While supplies last.

Ulta coupon: Free shipping with any $25 purchase. Enter code 33681 at checkout. Expires August 29.

YSL Beauty coupon: Purchase Touche Eclat and get free shipping. Enter code ECLAT at checkout. Expires August 30.

And ok, this isn’t a beauty coupon but I got this email today and thought I’d include it: Godiva’s Friends and Family Sale starts today, 20% off any purchase when you enter code ENJOY20 at checkout through August 28.

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Korres Steals

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If you haven’t tried Korres natural products yet, they are definitely worth checking out. Especially right now when you can get 30% off any purchase when you enter code FAMILY at checkout (that code is valid through September 30). If you spend over $25 you will also get a free deluxe sample of Quercetin and Oak Night Cream (0.34 oz), no code needed, through August 27. Shipping is free if you spend over $50 plus you can choose three samples at checkout. I’m buying one of these for myself and a couple for gifts: the Delta Inspired Travel Essentials Value Set is a $34.50 value, it sells for $12.99 and is only $9.09 after the coupon and it includes these products:

  • Delta exclusive Shea Butter Lip Balm
  • Basil Lemon Showergel (30 ml)
  • Basil Lemon Body Milk (30 ml)
  • Aloe and Soapwort Shampoo (30 ml)
  • Achellia Conditioner (30 ml)
  • White Tea Cleanser and Yogurt Cooling Gel (sample packettes)
  • Wild Rose 24-hour Moisturizer and Evening Primrose Eye Cream (deluxe samples)
  • Printed travel ready bag

Korres Travel Set

Also they have a Summer Cocktails Limited Edition Summer Showergel Trio that is a great value. It is a $21 value, it normally sells for $12 but is on sale for $8 and after the coupon its only $5.60! It includes three shower gels in Ginger Cosmopolitan, Melon Mojito, and Vanilla Daiquiri (1.69 oz each).

Smashbox fans will want to checkout QVC tomorrow, the Special Value will be an awesome seven piece Smashbox Features In Focus Kit. I don’t know the price but I know this kit includes these products: Lip Tech in Perfect Pout, Waterproof Shadow Liner Duo in Idealeyes, Shadow Liner Brush #30, Blush in Blushing Rose, Fusion Soft Lights in Illuminate, Halo Hydrating Perfecting Powder, Lip Enhancing Gloss in Luscious Lips, Baby Buki Brush, and Lash DNA Mascara in Jet Black.

Philosophy is suppporting Cookies for Kids Cancer. Through October 15, for every bottle of Oatmeal Raisin Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath that they sell (online and in store), 100% of the net proceeds will be donated towards raising funds for pediatric cancer research. See this page for more information.

Today’s new coupons:

Biotherm coupon: Today only with any purchase receive a full size Eau D’Energie Body Spray for only one cent ($39 value). Enter code AWAKEN at checkout. Valid today only.

Bliss Spa coupon: Purchase any Skinceuticals product and get free shipping. Enter code 089911 at checkout. Expires September 1.

Bobbi Brown coupon: Free shipping with any purchase, plus receive a free mini Crystal Lip Gloss. Enter code ENJOY25 at checkout. Expires August 23.

Clarins coupon: Free shipping with any purchase. Enter code AUGFS9 at checkout. Expires August 31.

Juice Beauty coupon: Purchase any Green Apple product and receive a free 1 oz Hydrating Mist. Enter code GAFHM at checkout. While supplies last.

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Bloomingdale’s Mini Gifts with Purchase

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Nothing major today (most of that happened yesterday!) but Bloomingdale’s has a few nice gifts with purchase. Shipping is only $5 on all beauty purchases at Bloomingdale’s.

  • With any $50 Estee Lauder purchase receive three minis: DayWear Plus Multi Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme SPF 15 (7-day supply), Double Wear Zero-Smudge Lengthening Mascara (10-day supply), and a mini Beautiful Sheer EDP Purse Spray
  • With any $50 Bobbi Brown purchase receive a free two pan eye shadow palette
  • With any $50 Laura Mercier purchase receive a free travel size Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer in Bare Radiance
  • With any $25 Clinique purchase receive a free mini Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss

Just a few new coupons today but there are some good ones:

Chanel offer: With any purchase receive free shipping plus a free deluxe sample of new Rouge Allure Laque Luminous Satin Lip Lacquer. Enter code 0809LAQUE at checkout. Ends August 21.

Dr. Brandt offer: With any $100 purchase receive a free quilted cosmetic roll ($25 value). No code needed. While supplies last.

Estee Lauder coupon: Free shipping with any $35 purchase. Enter code AUGUST at checkout. Expires August 23.

Estee Lauder coupon: With any skincare purchase receive a free travel size Mani Pedi treatment. Enter code MANIPEDI at checkout. While supplies last.

L’Occitane coupon: Today only spend $55 and get free shipping plus a free five piece Shea Butter gift ($22 value). Gift includes Shea Butter Hand Cream (0.5 oz), Shea Butter Lip Balm (0.07 oz), Shea Butter Milk Soap (1.7 oz), and two Shea Butter Verbena Soaps (1.7 oz). Enter code ONEDAY at checkout. Valid today only.

Smashbox Let’s Do Lunch offer: Today only make any purchase and checkout between 9AM-2PM PST and you will receive a free Blush/Soft Lights Duo in shade Haute/Couture ($30 value). You will also get free shipping. No code needed, cannot be combined with other offers.

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Clinique Bonus Time at Bon Ton, Estee Lauder Gift at Boscov’s

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Update: This has ended. There is a great new Clinique Bonus Time at Bon Ton. Online and in store, while supplies last, spend $21.50 on Clinique products and receive this beautiful gift valued at $60:

  • Youth Surge SPF 15 Age Decelerating Moisturizer
  • Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
  • Different Lipstick in Angelic
  • Rinse-off Foaming Cleanser
  • Lash Doubling Mascara in Black
  • Colour Surge Eyeshadow Duo in Strawberry Fudge
  • Two piece clip-together cosmetic bags
  • Spend $35 on Clinique and get free shipping

 Clinique GWP at Bon Ton

Update: This has ended. There is also another new Estee Lauder Gift with Purchase at Boscov’s. With any $29.50 Estee Lauder purchase you can choose one of four free gifts worth over $80 [this is similar to the gift currently running at Dillard’s, but this one has a moisturizer/cleanser choice]:

  • Gift A: Resilience Lift Extreme Ultra Firming Creme SPF 15, Soft Clean Tender Creme Cleanser, Pure Color Crystal Lipstick in shade Ripe Papaya (full size), Estee Lauder Signature Silky Eyeshadow Duo in shade Sage, High Gloss in shade Honey, Magnascopic Maximum Volume Mascara in Black, and a Deluxe Fold Over Mirror
  • Gift B: Resilience Lift Extreme Ultra Firming Creme SPF 15, Soft Clean Tender Creme Cleanser, Pure Color Crystal Lipstick in shade Crystal Pink (full size), Pure Color Eyeshadow  in shades Tea Biscuit and Smokey, High Gloss in shade Rose, Magnascopic Maximum Volume Mascara in Black, and a Deluxe Fold Over Mirror
  • Gift C: DayWear Plus Multi Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme SPF 15, Perfectly Clean Splash Away Foaming Cleanser, Pure Color Crystal Lipstick in shade Ripe Papaya (full size), Estee Lauder Signature Silky Eyeshadow Duo in shade Sage, High Gloss in shade Honey, Magnascopic Maximum Volume Mascara in Black, and a Deluxe Fold Over Mirror
  • Gift D: DayWear Plus Multi Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme SPF 15, Perfectly Clean Splash Away Foaming Cleanser, Pure Color Crystal Lipstick in shade Crystal Pink (full size), Pure Color Eyeshadow in shades Tea Biscuit and Smokey, High Gloss in shade Rose, Magnascopic Maximum Volume Mascara in Black, and a Deluxe Fold Over Mirror
  • Make your gift even bigger! Spend $55 on Estee Lauder products and get a bonus four piece professional makeup brush set in a chic case (not pictured)

Estee Lauder GWP at Boscov's

And if that’s not enough for you, Elizabeth Arden has a new gift with purchase today. (This is actually the same gift they had at Macy’s last month but its quite a pretty set!) With any $25 purchase you will receive this beautiful gift when you enter code WILD at checkout, through September 3 or while supplies last:

  • Prevage Anti-aging Treatment (0.17 oz, a 7-day supply)
  • 2-in-1 Cleanser (1 oz)
  • Ceramide Gold Ultra Restorative Capsules (7 pieces)
  • Pretty Elizabeth Arden EDP mini (0.16 oz)
  • Pure Finish Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 20 in Shade 4 (0.1 oz)
  • Kabuki Brush
  • Exceptional Lipstick in Goldmine
  • A zebra tote with pink trim

Elizabeth Arden GWP

Today’s new coupons:

Bliss Spa offer: Purchase the Fat Girl Three Set for $95 and get a free pair of FitFlops (choose black, blue, or pink, up to a $60 value). No code needed. Ends August 24. 

Bobbi Brown coupon: With any $85 purchase receive a free Shimmering Beach Body Oil, plus free shipping. Enter code beach11 at checkout. Expires August 21.

Clinique coupon: With any $30 purchase receive free shipping and two free deluxe samples: Full Potential Lips Plump and Shine in Sugarplump (0.08 oz) and All About Eyes (0.21 oz). Enter code ESSENTIALS at checkout. Expires August 23.

MAC Cosmetics coupon: Free shipping with any purchase. Enter code ART at checkout. Expires August 22.

Philosophy coupon: Free shipping with any purchase. Enter code augship4free at checkout. Expires August 20.

Sephora offer: While supplies last you can buy the Lancome Rose Fishnets Juicy Tubes Set, a $40 value, for only $18. Set includes Juicy Tubes in Rose Fishnets and Lip Contour liner in Cherie. The Juicy Tubes alone sells for $18 so essentially you are getting a free lip liner with purchase!

Sephora coupon: Purchase any of these products and get free shipping: Bare Escentuals bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation, Urban Decay Eye Shadow Primer Potion, Dior DiorShow Mascara, Sephora by OPI Nail Colour, Nars Blush, Clarisonic Skincare Brush, Philosophy Purity Made Simple, Korres Wild Rose 24-Hour Moisturizer SPF 6, Smashbox Eye Shadow Trio, Bare Escentuals Buxom Lips, Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio, and Stella McCartney Stella. Enter code RATEWINSHIP at checkout. Expires August 20.

Sephora coupon: For a limited time save $56 when you purchase both Bliss Youth As We Know It Concentrate and Eye Cream. Normally $145, the duo is only $89 when you enter code BLISSYOUTH at checkout. While supplies last.

I can’t quite believe it but one year ago today I posted my first post on this little blog. Thank you to all of my wonderful readers, I wouldn’t be doing this if it weren’t for all of you!

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Laura Mercier Flawless Skincare Starter Kits

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Laura Mercier is offering a great price on two Flawless Skincare Starter Kits. Through August 20 you can purchase this three piece set (which is a $100 value and normally sells for $75) for only $37.50. The kit (available in Rich or Light) includes travel sizes of cleanser and moisturizer (1.7 oz each) and a full size serum (alone an $80 value), plus 15 cotton squares and a carry case. If you spend over $50 you will also receive free shipping and a mini Warm Radiance Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer plus a Primer packette.

Laura Mercier Flawless Skincare Starter Set in Rich

Looking for something cheap to reach that $50 for free shipping? The most inexpensive things I could find were the tubes of Hand Creme ($15 each) or check the Tools section of the site for some extra cotton squares, puffs, or sponges.

 Lots of new coupons again today:

Benefit Cosmetics coupon: Purchase new Matterial Girl matte finish loose setting powder and get free shipping. Enter code MATTGIRL at checkout. Expires August 25.

Bliss Spa coupon: Spend $100 on Bliss or Remede products and get a free full size Get Out of Hair ($25 value). Enter code GETOUT at checkout. Expiration unknown.

Borba offer: Sign up for any Auto Delivery order over $75 and get 15% off for the life of the order. Plus, they’ll pay 25% of the ground shipping costs, including orders for Skin Balance Water. Enter code AUTODW at checkout. Expires August 19.

Clinique coupon: With any $30 purchase receive free shipping and two free deluxe samples: Full Potential Lips Plump and Shine in Sugarplump (0.08 oz) and All About Eyes (0.21 oz). Enter code SCHOOL at checkout. Expires August 23.

Clinique coupon: With any $35 purchase receive free shipping and a free mini Long Last Glosswear SPF 15 in Air Kiss. Enter code LGLOSS at checkout. Expires September 30.

Estee Lauder coupon: Purchase soon-to-be-discontinued Limited Edition Silky Eyeshadow Duo in Aubergine ($25) and get free shipping. Enter code AUGSHIP3 at checkout. Expires August 20.

Fresh coupon: Free shipping with any purchase. Enter code FREESHIP08 at checkout. Expires August 21.

Jo Malone coupon: With any purchase receive free shipping, two free fragrance samples, and a deluxe sample of Grapefruit Shower Gel (15 ml). Enter code JMSUMMER2 at checkout. Expires August 23.

NARS Cosmetics offer: Free shipping with any purchase. No code needed. Ends August 24.

Origins offer: Today only with any purchase receive a free full size Once Upon A Shine ($14.50 value) or Smileage Plus ($11 value) lip color. No code needed, choose your shade at checkout. Shipping is free if you spend over $40. Valid today only.

Prescriptives coupon: Free shipping with any purchase. Enter code BYEBYE at checkout. Expires August 22.

Shu Uemura offer: Purchase any new age prevention Red:Juvenus product and get free shipping. No code needed. Ends August 22.

Skinstore offer: Spend $100 and get a $20 gift e-certificate to spend on a future purchase. See this page for details. Last day to earn is August 24.

Sorry this is so late today. My schedule is all out of whack this week because its my daughter’s last week of summer vacation and we have so much to do! She starts school on Monday so things will be back to normal again then.