Month: January 2010

My Beauty Obsessions

Urban Decay Alice in Wonderland Book of Shadows

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Update: This has already sold out! More are supposed to be in stock in the first week of February. I will update again if they get more in stock or if it becomes available elsewhere. I am in love with the newest Urban Decay Book of Shadows. This one has an Alice in Wonderland theme (from the upcoming Tim Burton film) and they have really outdone themselves on the design of this collection. For $52 you will receive sixteen eye shadows (with names like White Rabbit, Jabberwocky, and Oraculum), two 24/7 pencils, and a mini deluxe Primer Potion in a truly beautiful box. Right now (and it just launched today) you can only buy this product directly from Urban Decay, but it should be available from more sellers soon. Your purchase over $50 at Urban Decay also includes free USPS Priority Shipping.

Today’s new coupons:

Beauty.com at Amazon.com offer: With any $30 makeup purchase receive free shipping and a free deluxe sample of Laura Geller Spackle Under Makeup Primer ($11.50 value). Add Spackle Under Makeup Primer to cart and the $11.50 will be discounted at checkout. No code needed. While supplies last.

Bliss Spa coupon: 20% off select shapewear, cleanser, toner, and waxing products, plus free shipping. Enter code SAVE20 at checkout. Click on link to see eligible products. Expires January 17.

Bobbi Brown coupon: With any purchase receive free shipping and a free deluxe sample of Extra Eye Repair Cream. Enter code PPWKEND at checkout. Expires January 17.

Elizabeth Arden coupon: With any $35 purchase receive free shipping and a free nine piece gift. Gift includes Ceramide Gold Ultra Lift and Strengthening Eye Capsules (7 pieces), Ceramide Gold Ultra Restorative Capsules for Face & Throat (7 pieces), eye shadow quad in shades Sparkle, Mingle, Smoke, and Tulle, Color Intrigue Effects Lipstick in Bronze Berry Pearl, Ceramide Lash Extending Treatment Mascara in Black (0.09 oz), Eight Hour Cream Intensive Moisturizing Body Treatment (1 oz), Red Door Mirror, Leopard Print Tote, and a bonus Tibetan Red and Gray fold-over clutch. Enter code CHIC35 at checkout. Expires January 18.

Glow.com coupon: 20% off all Pangea Organics products. Enter code BLUSHPAN at checkout. Expiration unknown.

H2O Plus offer: All Haircare is buy one, get one 50% off. No code needed. Ends February 10.

Korres coupon: With any purchase over $35 receive free shipping and a free full size Plum Lip Butter ($9 value). Enter code LIPBUTTER at checkout. Expires January 18.

MAC Cosmetics coupon: Free shipping with any purchase. Enter code POP at checkout. Expires January 18.

Origins in-store offer: Call and book an appointment and receive a free Age-Erasing Mini-Facial. Includes a personalized skin consultation, age-erasing exfoliation, and intensive moisture mask. While you are there purchase any skincare product and get a free six week supply of either Drink Up or Clear Improvement mask. Valid January 21-24.

Pangea Organics offers: New Foaming Hand Soaps are buy one, get one free ($14 value). Also Body Lotions are buy one, get one free ($18 value). You must buy two of the same scent to qualify for the free item. They also have a supersize Japanese Matcha Tea with Acai & Goji Berry Facial Mask for $30 (4 oz, normally its $40). No code needed. Ends January 31.

Philosophy coupon: Purchase new Philosophy Miracle Worker Miraculous Anti-Aging Moisturizer and get free shipping plus a deluxe sample of Eye Hope (2 ml) and a single use Microdelivery Peel packette. Enter code miracle at checkout. Expires January 18.

Sephora offer: Purchase a Korres Lemon Lip Scrub and get a second one for free ($19 value). Enter code LIPSCRUB at checkout. While supplies last.

Shu Uemura coupon: Today only with any purchase receive three free deluxe samples: Cleansing Oil Enriched (1.6 oz), Phyto-Black Lift Firming Anti-Wrinkle Cream (0.45 oz), and Red:Juvenus Essence (0.03 oz). Enter code TAMAKI at checkout. Valid today only.

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Beauty.com Deluxe Sample Bag from Marchesa

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Update: This is no longer available. The newest Beauty.com deluxe sample bag is now available, and it features a very pretty cosmetic bag designed by Marchesa. This collection includes 16 deluxe samples (valued at more than $200) and is available through February 11 or while supplies last. You will receive this free gift with any $150 purchase:

  • Perricone MD No Foundation Foundation SPF 30
  • Origins Ginger Souffle Whipped Body Cream
  • Laura Geller Eye Rimz Baked Wet, Dry Accents in Hocus Pocus, with brush
  • Foot Petals Strappy Strips
  • BareMinerals by Bare Escentuals Feather Light Mineral Veil
  • Go Smile AM Whitening Protection Fluoride Toothpaste
  • Kinerase Extreme Lift Face
  • Shadow Shields “Shadow Shields”
  • Tarte 4 Day Stay Lash Stain in Black
  • MD Skincare Botanical Bar with Tea Tree and Aloe
  • Urban Decay Lipstick in Gash
  • Strivectin-SD Intensive Concentrate for Existing Stretch Marks
  • L’Occitane Shea Butter Body Moisture
  • Arcona Wine Hydrating Mask
  • Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist
  • Frederic Fekkai Sheer Hold Hairspray
  • Cosmetic bag designed by Marchesa

Don’t forget to check out Beauty.com’s Sale Page (over 250 items on sale) and Gifts with Purchase pages (page 1 and page 2) for some great deals and extra freebies!

Update: The GWP is no longer available, but the five deluxe samples are still available. If you have not yet picked up the Lancome bonus at Dillard’s now might be a good time. The GWP is still available with any $29.50 Lancome purchase, but if you spend over $50 on Lancome you will also receive an additional five deluxe samples: Bi-Facil (1.7 oz), Creme Radiance Clarifying Cream-to-Foam Cleanser (1 oz), Definicils Mascara in Black, Juicy Tubes Smoothie in Coral Rush, and Tonique Douceur Alcohol-Free Freshener (1.7 oz). Don’t forget to add both the GWP and the additional samples to your cart from their respective product pages (from the two links provided above); if they are not in your shopping cart when you check out you will not receive your free gifts.

It is now Clarins Time To Choose at Bloomingdale’s. Now through February 1 with any $75 Clarins purchase you can choose one of four deluxe skincare collections (Age Fighters, Firming Specialists, Brightening Authorities, or Wrinkle Correctors). The in-store offer, if available, may be slightly different.

Today’s new coupons:

Ahava offer: With any $100 purchase receive free shipping and a free deluxe tote bag ($35 value). No code needed. Ends January 27 or while supplies last.

Clinique coupon: With any $25 purchase receive free shipping and a free mini High Impact Mascara, plus choose an additional sample at checkout. Enter code STARS at checkout. Expires January 18.

Elizabeth Arden coupons: Today only with any $40 purchase receive free shipping plus your choice of one of four deluxe sample sets. All codes are valid today only:

  • Enter code TREATMENT3 at checkout to receive deluxe samples of Prevage Anti-aging Treatment (packette), Prevage Eye Anti-aging Moisturizing Treatment (0.17 oz), and Prevage Body Total Transforming Anti-aging Moisturizer (0.5 oz)
  • Enter code STRENGTHEN6 at checkout to receive a gold tinted pouch with samples of Ceramide Plump Perfect Firming Mask (0.5 oz packette), Ceramide Purifying Cream Cleanser (1 oz), Ceramide Purifying Toner (1 oz), Ceramide Gold Ultra Lift and Strengthening Eye Capsules (7 capsules), and Ceramide Gold Ultra Restorative Capsules for Face & Throat (7 capsules)
  • Enter code MIRACLE4 at checkout to receive a white cosmetic bag and deluxe samples of Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant (0.5 oz), Eight Hour Cream Intensive Moisturizing Hand Treatment (1 oz), and Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick SPF 15 (0.13 oz)
  • Enter code RADIANCE4 at checkout to receive a silver cosmetic bag with deluxe samples of Intervene Radiance Boosting Moisture Cream SPF 15 (0.5 oz), Intervene Stress Recovery Night Cream (0.5 oz), and Intervene 3-in-1 Daily Cleanser Exfoliator Primer (1.7 oz)

Laura Mercier offer: Today only until 1 PM CST, purchase any Tinted Moisturizer and get free next day shipping when you select UPS Next Day Air at checkout. No code needed. Ends today at 1 PM CST.

Sephora offer: Purchase the new Philosophy Mini Advanced Makeup Optional Skin (a $71 value for $50) and get a free mini Philosophy Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash (1 oz). Enter code MINIWASH at checkout. While supplies last.

Shu Uemura coupon: Today only with any purchase receive three free deluxe samples: Cleansing Oil Classic (1.6 oz), Phyto-Black Lift Cream (0.45 oz), and Phyto-Black Lift Essence (0.03 oz). Enter code TSURUHA at checkout. Valid today only.

Skinstore offer: For a limited time all Lisa Hoffman products are 50-70% off. No code needed. Ends January 17.

Smashbox Let’s Do Lunch offer: Today only make any purchase and checkout between 9AM-2PM PST and you will receive a free full size Double Exposure Lip & Cheek Color in shade Nonstop ($24 value). You will also get free shipping. No code needed, cannot be combined with other offers.

Spalook offer: For a limited time all M Lab products are 50% off. No code needed. Ends January 17.

Stila coupon: Purchase a Kitten eye shadow pan ($18) and get a free single eye shadow aluminum compact. Enter code KITTEN at checkout. Expires January 19.

Ulta offer: With any $30 skincare purchase receive a free Murad Environmental Shields deluxe sample kit. Includes three deluxe samples of Essential C products. No code needed, just make sure you add it to your cart from the dropdown menu before you check out. While supplies last.

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SkinCareRx Beauty Cache

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Updated: SkinCareRx is offering a brand new deluxe sample collection they are calling the SkinCareRx Beauty Cache. This awesome collection is available for only $29.95 and is guaranteed to contain over $350 worth of deluxe samples and travel sized products, plus you get a cute polka dot cosmetic bag. The exact contents of your kit will vary depending on their stock on hand, but each kit will be valued at over $350. Your kit will include products from brands like Obagi, Sothys, DDF, Kinerase, Colorescience, Caudalie, La Roche-Posay, Phytomer, and many more. Update: SkinCareRx has changed the product description on their site for this item (as well as the photo), apparently in response to some negative feedback received from a few vocal purchasers (though most of the feedback is positive, see their site for some product reviews). They are no longer saying this is a “$350 value” but are instead touting the fact that you get an included full size “Kinerase Pro + Therapy Advanced Repair Serum ($132 value!) as well as a generous selection of deluxe sized products.” I’m sure its still a great deal, especially for those of us who love to try new products.

SkinCareRx will be offering a new collection each quarter, and if you sign up on their site for Auto Ship you are guaranteed to receive a collection each quarter even if they sell out on their site (just set the shipment frequency to “every 120 days” if you choose that option). Shipping is $5.95 for Priority Mail or free if you spend over $49, and they always include samples with each purchase. They also have many gifts with purchase available so check out their Specials page!

Today’s new coupons:

Bliss Spa coupon: Free shipping on all FitFlops. Enter code FFSHIP at checkout. Expires January 17.

Clinique coupon: With any purchase receive free shipping and a free mini High Impact Mascara, plus choose an additional sample at checkout. Enter code RATED at checkout. Expires January 18.

Dermadoctor offer: With any Obagi product purchase receive a free cosmetic bag filled with 20 assorted skincare samples (including Dr Brandt, MD Skincare, Dermadoctor, and many others, a $30 value). No code needed. While supplies last.

Dermadoctor offer: With any $100 Kinerase purchase receive a free full size Kinerase Daily Defense Cream ($140 value). No code needed. While supplies last. Many Kinerase products are also on sale.

Elizabeth Arden offer: Today only with any Juicy Couture fragrance purchase receive three Juicy Couture Fragrance deluxe samples: Mini Parfum (0.17 oz), Mini Dusting Powder (0.21 oz), and Royal Body Creme (0.5 oz). No code needed (so if you spend more than $35 enter code CHIC35 at checkout for the free nine piece bonus they have right now). Valid today only.

Estee Lauder coupon: With any $50 purchase receive free shipping and two fragrance purse sprays of Pure White Linen and Pure White Linen Pink Coral, plus choose two samples at checkout. Enter code PUREDUO at checkout. Expires January 15.

MAC Cosmetics coupon: Free shipping with any purchase. Enter code STUDIO at checkout. Expires January 17.

Sephora coupon: For Beauty Insiders only, with any $25 purchase receive four skincare samples. You choose the samples you want based on your skin type. Click on the link for sample specifics. Enter code 4STEPS at checkout. While supplies last.

Shu Uemura coupon: Today only with any purchase receive three free deluxe samples: High Performance Cleansing Oil Fresh (1.7 oz), Red:Juvenus Vitalizing Refining Lotion (0.67 oz), and Red:Juvenus Eye Essence (0.03 oz). Enter code SAKURAKO at checkout. Valid today only.

Urban Decay coupon: For a limited time you can purchase these five eyeshadow shades for only $10 each (normally the price is $16 each): Cherry, Kiss, Stalker, SWF, or Jones. Enter code NLD5 at checkout. While supplies last.

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Nordstrom Beauty Gift

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1/19 update: This has already sold out online. The winter Nordstrom Beauty Gift is now available. Online and in store, while supplies last, with any $100 beauty and/or fragrance purchase you will receive a pink cosmetic bag filled with these nine deluxe samples (valued at $100):

  • Cartier ‘Delices’ Eau de Parfum Spray (0.33 oz)
  • L’Occitane Shea Butter Lip Balm Stick (0.07 oz)
  • DDF Brightening Cleanser (2 oz)
  • Mario Badescu Vitamin C Serum (0.1 oz)
  • Ahava Dermud Enriched Intensive Foot Cream (1.3 oz)
  • Clarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser (0.69 oz)
  • Prevage Body Total Transforming Anti-Aging Moisturizer (1.7 oz)
  • Xen-Tan ‘Transform Luxe Premium Sunless Tan in Light/Medium (1 oz)
  • Clinique High Impact Mascara in Black (0.14 oz)
  • Cosmetic planner with brush pockets and two detachable pouches (8″W x 5″H x 1.5″D)
  • SOLD OUT: While supplies last spend an additional $25 and receive full-size gifts of Kiehl’s Epidermal Re-Texturing Micro-Dermabrasion and Lip Balm #1 in Coconut ($48.50 value)

Shipping is only $5 with code BEAUTY at checkout (or free if you spend $200). They still have many holiday items on sale, check their sale page for some great deals.

Today’s new coupons:

Borba coupon: 15% off any order that is over $100 and includes at least one firming product. Enter code LOOKGREAT at checkout. Expires January 15.

Chanel coupon: With any $100 purchase receive free shipping and a free deluxe sample of Biphase Eye Makeup Remover. Enter code 0110BIPHASE at checkout. Expires January 17 or while supplies last.

Clarins coupon: Today only with any $75 purchase receive four free deluxe samples plus a bag ($64 value): Tonic Body Treatment Oil, Pure Melt Cleansing Gel, Skin Smoothing Eye Mask, and Gloss Appeal 01 (Ylang). You will also receive a sample of Blue Orchid Face Treatment Oil. Enter code ONEDAY at checkout. Valid today only.

Estee Lauder coupon: With any $60 purchase receive free shipping plus three deluxe samples. For New Advanced Night Repair, Idealist, and Perfectly Clean Toning Lotion enter code IDEALTRIO; for New Advanced Night Repair, Perfectionist, and Soft Clean Toning Lotion enter code PERFECTTRIO. You can also choose two additional samples at checkout. Both codes expire January 18.

Fresh coupon: With any $75 purchase receive free shipping and free deluxe samples of Brown Sugar Body Polish (35 g) and Brown Sugar Body Cream (30 ml). Enter code BODYPOLISH at checkout. Expires January 17.

Korres coupon: With any $35 purchase receive a free Quercetin & Oak Age-Reversing Skincare Travel Set ($40 value). Includes deluxe samples of Quercetin & Oak Night Cream, Quercetin & Oak Day Cream for Normal to Dry Skin, and Evening Primrose Eye Cream in a cosmetic bag. Enter code OAK at checkout. Expires January 18.

Lancome coupon: With any $35 purchase receive free shipping plus six deluxe samples: Bi-Facil, eye shadow quad in shades Creme Lustre, Visionary, Luxe Grey, and Statuesque, Tonique Doceur, L’Absolu Rouge lipcolor in shade Rouge Velour, Genifique, and Definicils mascara. Enter code MISSU6 at checkout. Expires January 31 or while supplies last. Through January 17 also receive free deluxe samples of Absolue Premium Bx Cream SPF 15 and L’Absolu Rouge Lipcolor SPF 12 in shade Cherrywood Luxe, plus choose an additional sample at checkout (that’s 9 samples with only a $35 purchase!).

Saks coupon: Spend $250+ and get a $25 gift card. Spend more and get an even bigger gift card, see site for details. Online January 12-14, in store January 14. Online enter code JANUARY1 at checkout. Expires January 14.

Shu Uemura coupon: Today only with any purchase receive three free deluxe samples: Brightening Cleansing Oil (1.7 oz), White Recovery EX+ Brightening Cream (0.45 oz), and Depsea Moisture Replenishing Cream (0.03 oz). Enter code KATSURA at checkout. Valid today only.

Skinstore offer: Over 200 items in their Bestsellers section are now up to 30% off. No code needed. Ends January 25.

Smashbox Let’s Do Lunch offer: Today only make any purchase and checkout between 9AM-2PM PST and you will receive a free mini Eye Shadow Trio in shade Headshot ($16 value). You will also get free shipping. No code needed, cannot be combined with other offers.

Spalook offer: 20% off all moisturizers. No code needed, savings are shown on site. Ends January 18.

Whish offer: Purchase Flawless Ingrown Hair Serum and get $5 off and free shipping. No code needed just click on the link. Expires January 31 or while supplies last.

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Beautyfix #5 Contents

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The fifth Beautyfix kit is now available. They have changed the process a bit for this kit; back in December current members were sent an email with a link where you could choose which products you would receive in your kit (instead of them sending you mystery products). The product selection ran heavy towards Jonathan Product and Coola products, but this is what I received in my kit (all products are full size):

  • Bella Bronze Sea Kelp and White Volcanics Body Exfoliator
  • Jonathan Product Create Smooth Anti-Frizz Volume Serum
  • Dominique Duval Cultured Pearl Bobbi Stick
  • Jonathan Product IB Revitalizer Overnight Oil Treatment
  • Tricia Sawyer Beauty Smoke and Mirrors powder eyeliner
  • Coola Face SPF 30 Unscented
  • Redpoint Kabuki Brush
  • iQ Derma Clear Remedy Acne Treatment Lotion

I believe that if you order one now you will receive a “Beautyfix Picks” kit (they will choose the products for you) but if you join now you will be able to choose the contents of your next kit. And a bit more good news, shipping is now free, so each kit is truly only $49.99. This beauty sampling program is an incredible value for the price, the retail value of my kit was over $260.

At HSN.com you can purchase a one year subscription (or renewal) to Allure Magazine for only $9.97, and you will receive a free cosmetic bag with 6 deluxe samples (Samy Fat Hair Thickening Shampoo, Elysee Youthspan Facial Resurrection Night Creme, Foot Petals Tip Toes ball-of-foot cushions, GoSmile Touch Up Smile Perfecting Ampoules, M. Asam Vinolift Neck and Decollete Cream, and Wei East Wild Turmeric Ultimate Correction). They have changed the samples since the last time I wrote about this back in October. Still a great deal!

The Urban Decay Hall of Fame Collection is on sale at Ulta for only $18 (it is a $54 value, it sells elsewhere for $29). This great value set includes an XL Eyeshadow Primer Potion (0.55 oz, super size), Mini Skyscraper Multi-Benefit Mascara (0.09 oz), 24/7 Eye Pencil in Zero (black, 0.02 oz), Mini Pocket Rocket Lipgloss in Timothy (coral with pink glow, 0.09 oz), and a Mini Lipstick in Midnight Cowboy (sheer beige shimmer, 0.04).

Today’s new coupons:

Aveda coupon: With any $30 purchase receive free shipping plus three hair care samples. Enter code STYLE210 at checkout. Expires January 12.

Bliss Spa offer: For a limited time you can purchase the FatGirlThree set for only $74 (normally its $105). No code needed. Ends January 17 or while supplies last.

Bliss Spa coupon: Purchase FatGirlSleep ($38) and get free shipping and a free deluxe sample of FatGirlSlim (10 ml). Enter code FGS110 at checkout. Expires January 18.

Bobbi Brown coupon: With any purchase receive deluxe samples of Extra Balm Rinse and Extra Face Oil. Enter code EXTRA at checkout. Expires January 14.

Clinique coupon: Today only, while supplies last, with any $25 purchase receive free shipping plus four deluxe samples: 7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse Off Formula (0.21 oz), dual-ended Full Potential Lips Plump and Shine in shades Luscious Lilac and Blackberry Bloom (0.07 oz), Rinse Off Foaming Cleanser (1 oz), and a sample of your choice at checkout. Enter code MINIS at checkout. Valid today only while supplies last.

Clinique coupon: Today only, while supplies last, with any $25 purchase receive free shipping, a white square cosmetic bag, and three deluxe samples: Fresh Bloom Allover Colour in shade Peony (0.06 oz), Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion (1 oz), and a sample of your choice at checkout. Enter code ONEDAY at checkout. Valid today only while supplies last.

Clinique coupon: Today only, while supplies last, with any $25 purchase receive free shipping, a silvery tote (13.5″ W x 3.5″ D x 11.6″ H), a Happy fragrance pencil, and a sample of your choice at checkout. Enter code TREATS at checkout. Valid today only while supplies last.

H2O Plus coupon: With any $50 purchase receive free shipping plus three deluxe samples: Eye Oasis Moisture Replenishing Treatment, Oasis24 Hydrating Booster, and Face Oasis Ultra Hydrator. Enter code hydro at checkout. Expires January 14. Winter sale going on now!

Lab Series coupon: With any $35 purchase receive a free deluxe sample of Age Rescue Eye Therapy (7 ml). Enter code upromise101 at checkout. Expires January 31.

Lancome coupon: With any $35 purchase receive a free compact with seven eye shadow shades. Enter code COMPACT at checkout. While supplies last.

Lancome offer: With any purchase receive free shipping and deluxe samples of Absolue Premium Bx Cream SPF 15 and L’Absolu Rouge Lipcolor SPF 12 in shade Cherrywood Luxe, plus choose an additional sample at checkout. No code needed (so you can use a code for extra freebies, see one above and three more on the Coupon Page). Ends January 17.

Perricone MD offer: Purchase any one item get 10% off; purchase more than two items get 15% off. No code needed. Ends January 13.

Philosophy coupon: 10% off any $50 purchase; 20% off any $100 purchase. Enter code newyear at checkout. Expires January 14.

Saks coupon: With any $50 beauty purchase receive a free Stephanie Johnson designed triple compartment cosmetic bag. Enter code ORGANIZED at checkout. Expires January 24 or while supplies last.

Sephora coupon: For Beauty Insiders only, with any purchase receive a free deluxe sample of Living Proof’s new Full Thickening Cream (1 oz). Enter code FULL at checkout. While supplies last.

Shu Uemura coupon: Today only with any purchase receive three free deluxe samples: Cleansing Oil A/O (1.6 oz), Depsea Hydrability Cream (0.45 oz), and Depsea Moisture Cream (0.03 oz). Enter code MATSUNO at checkout. Valid today only.

Smashbox offer: Today only you can purchase Jet Set Waterproof Eye Liner in the new spring shade Teal ($22). After today you will not be able to purchase it until April. Valid today only.