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Prescriptives Eyeliner Gift Set

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This would be a wonderful item to buy for yourself or to give as a gift. QVC has an exclusive Prescriptives Set of 4 Eyeliners (it has four double ended eyeliners in a cute shiny blue bag) for $26.82 plus $3.97 shipping. This set has eight different beautiful colors: Khaki/gold sparkle, brown/cocoa sparkle, navy/teal sparkle, and black/plum sparkle.

I also saw this at QVC, a Bobbi Brown travel-sized skincare set. I know people rave about her makeup, how is her skincare? This looks like a great way to be introduced to the products. The Hydrating 4 piece Skincare Set contains a full size hydrating eye cream (0.5 oz) and travel sizes of hydrating face cream (0.5 oz), intensive skin supplement (0.1 oz), and lathering tube soap (0.5 oz). This set is $45 plus $5.22 for shipping (the eye cream alone normally sells for $45).

At Macy’s with any $49.50 Clinique purchase you will receive a free silvery tote (this year’s version has a pretty gold stripe running down the front). You can also pick up an entirely different silvery tote (with an exclusive design available only there) at Clinique.com with any $49.50 purchase with code TOTE at checkout. Both are available while supplies last. Also at Macy’s, today and tomorrow only, online and in store, with any Lancome purchase (including the Lancome Beauty Box in the exclusive white train case) you will receive your choice of a bonus sample: Either a 0.25 oz Renergie Eye Cream or a 0.5 oz Renergie Night Cream. Shipping is free when you spend $99 on Lancome products with code BTYBOX at checkout, through November 18.

The Phyto Friends and Family Sale ends tomorrow, and they have discounted some items even further, some products are now up to 55% off. The Origins Friends and Family Sale continues through through Thursday (25% off any purchase, excluding gift sets) and they’ve sweetened the deal by now offering free shipping with ANY purchase, through Thursday.

Sephora has added new items to the Sale section of the web site, almost 200 items are now on sale.

If you have not yet joined the Test Tube beauty sampling program, they are again offering your first Test Tube for only $9.95. For those who don’t yet know about it, this is a wonderful program where you get lots of smaller sized beauty products to try (with occasional full sized products thrown in) for $29.95 plus shipping, see their site for membership details. This introductory offer is valid for new subscribers only. And I just realized I never posted the contents of Test Tube #13 which I received last month (sorry!). This is what my most recent shipment contained, your Test Tube may or may not contain these products:

  • Befine Cooling Peel Off Mask with Apple, Lemon, and Green Tea (1.5 oz)
  • Bioelements Power Peptide (2 oz)
  • Korres Quercetin & Oak Antiageing/Antiwrinkle Day Cream (0.34 oz)
  • Academie Soin Lift Galbe Visage et Cou (Reshaping Lift for Face and Neck, 0.5 oz)
  • Estee Lauder New Advanced Night Repair (0.24 oz)
  • Dr. Brandt Pores No More Vacuum Cleaner Blackhead Extractor (0.4 oz)
  • Kerstin Florian Chamomile Body Lotion (1 oz)
  • Kerstin Florian Chamomile Shower/Bath Gel (1 oz)
  • Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb EDP (0.24 oz)
  • Daisy by Marc Jacobs EDT (0.1 oz)
  • Supersmile Quikee (0.21 oz)
  • Supersmile Professional Whitening Toothpaste (4.2 oz)
  • Anastasia Brow Gel in Clear (0.02 oz)
  • Colorescience Glow and Go Travel Puff in Pearl Powder (one puff)
  • GliSODin Skin Nutrients Advanced Detoxification Formula (four packets)
  • Lipstock Cream (2 minis)
  • Gift card for $20 off a $100 purchase at Spalook.com

Today’s new coupons:

Benefit Cosmetics coupon: Purchase the Glitz, Glam & Gloss holiday gift set ($26; three double ended lip glosses) and get free shipping. Enter code GLOSSKIT at checkout. Expires November 24. If you spend $35 you will also receive a free full size Miss Popularity highlighter ($24 value), it won’t show up in your cart but it will ship automatically with your order.

Borba coupon: Today only take $10 off all Age Defying and Advanced Aging products. Enter code ADAA at checkout. Valid today only.

Estee Lauder coupon: With any $50 purchase get free shipping plus these freebies: An eyeshadow quad in shades Roseberry Duo, Chocolate, and Ivory Box, Pure Color Crystal lip gloss mini in shade Light Copper, a Beautiful EDP purse spray mini, and a three piece eye brush set. Enter code HOLIDAYLOOK at checkout. Expires November 25 or while supplies last.

Estee Lauder offer: For three days only these seven gift items ship free: Golden Lattice Powder Compact, Golden Cobblestones Powder Compact, Makeup Brush Traveler, Limited Edition Eyeshadow Palette, Mascara Traveler, Lipstick Luxuries, and Gloss to Go. No code needed. Ends November 19.

Fresh coupon: With any purchase get free gift wrap. Enter code GIFT09 at checkout. Expires December 22.

H2O Plus offer: With any $35 purchase you can purchase the Luxury Almond Bath Trio for only $15 (its a $54 value that normally sells for $28). No code needed. Special pricing ends November 25.

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 SEASON09 at checkout. Expires November 22.

L’Occitane offer: Purchase any Limited Edition Gift Set and get free shipping (even the $12 soap trios are included). No code needed. Expiration unknown.

Lancome coupon: With any $50 purchase receive free shipping plus six deluxe samples: Definicils mascara, Le Rouge Absolu lipcolor in Amanda Sucree, eye shadow quad in shades Daylight, Icy, Snap, and Statuesque, Bi-Facil, Genifique, and Absolue Premium Bx SPF 15 cream. Enter code ADDICT3 at checkout. While supplies last. Through Friday also get three additional deluxe samples: Dual Finish Versatile Powder Makeup in Matte Buff, L’Absolu Rouge listick in Exotic Orchid, and Juicy Tubes Ultra Shiny Lipgloss in Hallucination.

Lancome coupon: With any $50 purchase receive free shipping plus six deluxe samples: Le Rouge Absolu lipcolor in Champagne, Color Fever Shine lipcolor in Tempt Me, eyeshadow compact with seven shades in Off the Rack, Snap, Backstage Pass, Waif, Volcano, Statuesque, and Daylight, Hypnose mascara, Bi-Facil, and Absolue Premium Bx SPF 15 cream. Enter code WARMTH at checkout. While supplies last. Through Friday also get three additional deluxe samples: Dual Finish Versatile Powder Makeup in Matte Buff, L’Absolu Rouge listick in Exotic Orchid, and Juicy Tubes Ultra Shiny Lipgloss in Hallucination.

Prescriptives coupon: With any $50 purchase get free shipping and a free full size lip brush ($16 value). Enter code LUSTRE at checkout. Expires November 21.

Skinstore coupon: 20% off any purchase (though some brand exclusions do apply). Enter code HOL20 at checkout. Expires December 2.

Smashbox coupon: Spend $60 and get a free Shadow & Liner Trio in Hot Date ($28 value), enter code HOLIDAY1; spend $75 and get Shadow & Liner Trio in Hot Date plus a Precision Liner Brush #28 ($48 value), enter code HOLIDAY2; spend $100 and get Shadow & Liner Trio in Hot Date, a Precision Liner Brush #28, plus a Lip Enhancing Gloss in shade Gilded ($66 value), enter code HOLIDAY3. All codes expire November 24. Cannot be combined with Let’s Do Lunch promotion.

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 Lip Enhancing Gloss in shade Protege ($18 value). You will also get free shipping. No code needed, cannot be combined with other offers.

Spalook offer: Spend $100 and you will receive $30 in Spaloot good towards your next purchase. No code needed. Ends November 23.

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Test Tube New Member Offer, Allure Spa Beauty Box

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If you are not yet a Test Tube member, here’s incentive to join now: You can get your first Test Tube for only $9.95. This is a beauty sampling program similar to BeautyFix (though Test Tube has been around a lot longer), read my previous post to see the last Tube’s contents. This offer is valid only for new subscribers.

The Allure Exclusive Spa Beauty Box is now available for purchase, while supplies last. This box is a $190 value and you can purchase it for only $29.99 plus $5 for shipping. For details see their site.

Lots of new coupons today. I’m still feeling a bit under the weather so I just listed everything below but there are some great new offers, especially from Clinique, Elizabeth Arden, and Lancome:

Ahava offer: With any $100 purchase receive free shipping and a free full size Mineral Eye Cream ($42 value). No code needed. Ends October 7 or while supplies last.

Aveda coupon: Today only with any $40 purchase receive free shipping plus samples of Tourmaline Charged Cleanser and Enbrightenment serum. Enter code SKIN99 at checkout. Valid today only.

Beauty.com offer: Purchase any item from their Cancer and Careers Store 2009 and get a free Beauty.com blotting tissues holder. While supplies last.

Biotherm coupon: With any $65 purchase get free shipping plus a free full size Biosource Cleanser ($18.50 value). For normal/combination skin enter code BIOGEL at checkout; for dry skin enter code BIOFOAM at checkout. Expires September 30 or while supplies last.

Bliss Spa offer: Buy one Change Your Spots acne gel, get one free. No code needed but must add the product to your cart from this page. Ends October 4.

Bobbi Brown coupon: Free shipping with any purchase, plus receive a free mini Perfectly Defined Mascara. Enter code RICH at checkout. Expires October 1.

Caudalie offer: With any $100 purchase receive free shipping, a sample pack of your choice, and a free 10 ml lab sample of new Premier Cru anti-aging cream. No code needed. Ends October 6 or while supplies last.

Clinique offer: While supplies last, purchase one step from the 3-Step and get trial sizes of the other two steps free (1 oz each of other steps). No code needed. While supplies last.

Elizabeth Arden coupon: With any $35 purchase receive a 10 piece beauty gift. Includes: Ceramide Gold Ultra Lift and Strengthening Eye Capsules (7 capsules), Ceramide Gold Ultra Restorative Capsules Intensive Treatment for Face and Throat (7 capsules), Compact with Duo Eyeshadows in shades Tulle and Indigo and Cheekcolor in Pink Glow, Color Intrigue Effects Lipcolor in Sugar Plum Shimmer, Ceramide Lash Extending Treatment Mascara in Black Brown, Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant, a Signature Arden Red Door Mirror, and a yellow and black contrast 4 in 1 foldover clutch. Enter code FALL at checkout. Expires October 26 or while supplies last. [September 28 ONLY enter code UPGRADE35 to get free shipping with any $35 purchase as well as the free gift.]

Jurlique coupon: 20% off Introductory Kits (there are four to choose from, each has five travel sized products). Enter code BALRITUALS at checkout. Expires October 1.

Korres coupon: With any $25 purchase get a trio of deluxe samples of Korres best selling products ($30 value). Enter code FACEBOOK at checkout. Expires September 30.

L’Occitane Deal of the Week: This week you can purchase a Body Cream Trio for $15 (normally $36) and/or Olive Golden Branch Candle for $14 (normally $28). Purchase both items and receive free shipping! Ends October 4. Available online and at your local boutique.

Lancome coupon: With any $45 purchase receive five deluxe samples: Eye shadow quad in shades Positive, Gaze, Garnet Sensation, and Guest List, Macquicomplet in Correcteur, Le Crayon Kohl in Black Ebony, Virtuose Mascara, and Bi-Facil. Enter code EYEWISH2 at checkout. Expires October 2 or while supplies last.

MAC Cosmetics coupon: Free shipping with any purchase. Enter code SUKB at checkout. Expires September 29.

Perricone MD offer: Purchase any of these four products (High Potency Evening Repair, High Potency Eye Lift, No Foundation Foundation, or Cold Fusion) and receive two travel size products: Advanced Face Firming Activator (0.5 oz) and Advanced Eye Area Therapy (0.25 oz). No code needed. Ends September 30.

Philosophy coupon: Purchase any 3 shower gels for $33 (applies to all 16 oz shower gels regularly priced $16 each). Enter code sept3for33 at checkout. Limit 15 shower gels per order. Expires September 30.

Shu Uemura coupon: With any $50 purchase receive a free Natural 2R Eye Brush ($14 value). Enter code EYEBROW at checkout. Expires September 30.

Smashbox coupon: With any $75 purchase receive a free Pretty In Pink Beauty Kit which contains mini lip glosses in shades Happy Hour and Cocktail Hour, a Blush/Soft Lights duo in Split/Second, and a pink quilted bag (free gift valued at $50). You will also get free shipping. Enter code PRTYPNK at checkout. Expires October 31. Cannot be combined with other offers.

Too Faced offer: Free shipping with any purchase. No code needed. Ends October 1.

Ulta coupon: Free shipping on all Bare Escentuals products. Enter code 32818 at checkout. Expires October 3.

YSL Beauty coupon: Purchase any eye product and get free shipping. Enter code EYES09 at checkout. Expires October 4.

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Macy’s Pretty Perks Beauty Event, Test Tube #12 Contents

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Macy’s is running a Pretty Perks Beauty Event. With any $50 beauty and/or fragrance purchase you will get free shipping with code PRETTY and a colorful tote bag (which includes some mystery samples). They are currently running an Elizabeth Arden GWP, an Estee Lauder PWP, and several mini bonuses with a $50 purchase from brands like Lancome, Clarins, Origins, Prescriptives, and others.

Macy's Pretty Perks tote with purchase

Bloomingdale’s is offering a free Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv deluxe sample duo with any $50 Estee Lauder purchase. Your gift includes Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lifting Serum in a 5 ml pump and Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lifting Creme in a 7 ml jar, while supplies last.

At Boscov’s with any $50 Estee Lauder purchase, while supplies last, you will receive three deluxe samples: More Than Mascara (10 day supply), Perfectly Clean Cleanser (deluxe travel size), and an Intuition EDP Purse Spray. Plus right now you will also get free shipping (Boscov’s normally has high shipping prices, in my opinion, but through July 14 shipping is free when you spend $50).

Since my Test Tube (#12) arrived the day I left for my vacation (after I had already left for the airport, sadly) I didn’t get a chance to paw through the fun-ness but my husband was kind enough to open the box for me and email me a list of the contents. Here is what is included in the most recent Test Tube (I calculate the retail value to be approximately $175):

  • GliSODin Skin Nutrients Advanced Daily Formula (12 count)
  • Youngblood Artiste On the Go Lip Shine (three lip colors in Devotion, Reflection, and Fantasy)
  • Colorescience Incredible Romantic Achromatherapy Gem Spritzer (4 oz, full size)
  • Kerstin Florian Spa Body Chamomile Body Spray (30 mm)
  • Babor Biogen Cellular Repair Cream (small container, no size listed, approx 0.25 oz)
  • Cosmedicine Medi Matte Oil Control Lotion SPF 20 (0.33 oz)
  • Bioelements Quick Refiner (0.25 oz)
  • TRUE Anti-Aging Radiance Revealing Complex (0.17 oz)
  • SensiClear Acne Treatment Lotion (1 oz)
  • SensiClear Purifying cleanser (2 oz)
  • SensiClear Balancing toner (2 oz)
  • Supersmile Whitening Gum (12 pieces)

And some new coupons:

Beauty.com offer: Receive free shipping when you purchase any Origins product. No code needed, just click on the link and the offer will be activated in your shopping cart. Ends August 29.

Bliss Spa offer: Purchase any of these products and get free standard shipping: Revive Eye Renewal Cream, Dr. Sebagh Deep Exfoliating Mask, Laboratoire Remede Sweep, Clarisonic Skin Car Brush System, Bliss The Youth As We Know It Cream, and Ren Omega3 Overnight Lipid Renewal Serum).  No code needed. Ends July 13.

Per-fekt Beauty offer: Spend $50 and get a free travel sized Skin Perfection Gel in Radiant. No code needed, will automatically ship with your order. Ends July 17.

Sephora coupon: For Beauty Insiders only, with any purchase receive a free deluxe sample of new Philosophy Just Release Me Dual-Phase Eye Makeup Remover (1 oz). Enter code RELEASEME at checkout. While supplies last.

So far I’m having a great time on my vacation, but I’m trying to figure out when the best time to post is because first thing in the morning like I normally do is just not working out. So for a while I’m going to try posting after my daughter goes to sleep, so I am SO SORRY things may be delayed a bit but its just temporary! Thanks for understanding.

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Lancome Gift at Dillard’s, Beautyfix #3 Details

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Update: This has ended. There is finally a new Lancome Riviera Chic Gift With Purchase at Dillard’s. With any $29.50 Lancome purchase you will receive this beautiful gift that includes:

  • Your choice of one moisturizer: High Resolution Refill-3X Anti-Wrinkle Cream, Absolue Premium Bx Replenishing Cream, or Renergie Microlift RARE Superior Lifting Cream SPF 15
  • Bi-Facil Eye Makeup Remover
  • Eye Shadow Quad in Latte, Suntouched, Designer, and Lezard
  • L’Absolue Rouge Lipcolor Pro-Xylane SPF 12 in Couture Suede
  • Definicils Mascara in Black
  • Signature red tote
  • Step Up your gift: Spend $55 or more on Lancome and add a free full-size Bienfait Multi-Vital Day Cream SPF 30 ($43 value) or a full-size Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream ($48 value)

Lancome GWP at Dillard's

Don’t forget: At Dillard’s you must add your GWP (and Step Up Gift, if applicable) to your shopping cart from the product page, there is no option in the shopping cart to add your gift.

I found some more detailed information about Beautyfix #3. According to their website you will receive 9 of these 12 products (9 are full size and 3 are travel size). By my calculations if you got all 12 the retail value of this Beautyfix would be over $330 (so the value of your kit may vary depending on which products you receive). You can purchase this for only $49.99 plus $6.95 shipping (total = $56.94). Beautyfix #3 includes these products:

  • Bliss The Youth As We Know It Concentrate (1 oz, full size)
  • Cures by Avance Age Defyer Eye (0.5 oz, full size)
  • Degree Women Body Mist in one of these three scents: Delicious Bliss, Sexy Intrigue, or Classic Romance (3 oz, full size)
  • iQ Derma Firmaceuticals Body Firming Gel (6.75 oz, full size)
  • Me! Bath Bath Ice Cream (1 piece, full size)
  • Me! Bath Shower Sherbet (16 oz, full size)
  • Pur-lisse Pur Lip Comfort (0.5 oz, full size)
  • Skindanivia Makeup Finishing Spray (4 oz, full size)
  • SpaRitual Nail Lacquer in either Airhead or Enlightened (0.5 oz, full size)
  • Decleor Instant Radiance Moisturizer (0.5 oz, travel size)
  • Juara Tamarind Tea Hydrating Toner (1.1 oz, travel size)
  • SpaRitual Instinctual Moisturizing Lotion (1.7 oz, travel size)
  • You will also receive a Beautyfix Makeup bag

I haven’t received mine yet (and sadly I won’t receive it before I leave for my vacation) but on my account page on the Beautyfix web site, it says which items I was shipped. (No cellulite cream for me, darn it.) Oh, and I also got a shipping notice that my next Test Tube (#12) has shipped. I’ll post the contents as soon as I find out what is included.

If you are a Smashbox Halo fan then check out today’s Special Value at QVC: Finally, Halo To Go! They are offering a set that includes Smashbox Halo To Go Hydrating Perfecting Powder (0.25 oz) plus a mini Kabuki Brush; this is a $39 value and today only it is $32.48 plus $4.22 shipping. This is currently available in four shades but I’m sure it will sell quickly, as did Halo when they originally launched it.

And new at Neiman Marcus, with any Bobbi Brown purchase you will receive a free deluxe mini Creamy Lip Color Trio (in shades Italian Rose, Rose Petal, and Crystal Pink).

If you have been wanting to try Estee Lauder’s new Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex but don’t want to pay for it before you try it, you may be interested to learn that on Thursday, July 23 between 5pm and 9pm, you can visit any Estee Lauder counter for a free 10 day sample.  See this page for more details.

Today’s new coupons:

Bliss Spa coupon: Today only spend $150 on Bliss or Remede and get a free full size jar of Ingrown Eliminating Pads ($38 value). Enter code 079L03 at checkout. Valid today only.

Fresh coupon: Spend $75 and get a free Rose Makeup Bag. Enter code WINNER at checkout. Expires July 10.

Jo Malone coupon: With any purchase receive free shipping, two samples, and a deluxe sample of Orange Blossom Cologne (9 ml). Enter code JMCOLOGNES at checkout. Expires July 12.

L’Occitane offer: Free shipping when you spend $40. They have a sale going on now. Expiration unknown.

Lancome coupon: With any $35 purchase receive two freebies: Le Crayon in Caramel and an eye shadow quad in shades Creme Lustre, Luxe Grey, Luring, and Guest List. Enter code INDIGO at checkout. While supplies last.

Prescriptives offer: Purchase any Mineral Foundation and receive free shipping. No code needed. They also have the Primer+Brush set for $17 ($42.50 value). Free shipping ends August 31.

Smashbox Let’s Do Lunch offer: Today only make any purchase and checkout between 9AM-2PM PST and you will receive a Highlighter in shade Transfer (sheer coral red, a $24 value). You also will get free shipping. No code needed, cannot be combined with other offers.

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Beauty Bonus at Amazon.com, Test Tube #11 Contents

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Its once again Beauty Bonus Time at Amazon.com. Through May 10 make a purchase of a certain amount from select merchants (see below) and you will earn a gift certificate for a future Amazon.com purchase. Restrictions apply, see site for details.

  • Spend $50 at these retailers and get a $15 gift card: detailsformen, Dr. Judith Hellman, H20 Plus, NARS Cosmetics, Zhen Beauty, or The Body Shop
  • Spend $75 at these retailers and get a $20 gift card: Benefit Cosmetics, philosophy, Laura Mercier, Beauty Collection, or Beautyhabit
  • Spend $100 at Wilshire Beauty and get a $30 gift card

I received my latest Test Tube (#11) and here are the contents:

  • Glytone Suncare Protect Sunscreen SPF 25 (4 oz, full size)
  • Avene Eau Thermale Thermal Spring Water (1.76 oz)
  • Murad Active Radiance Serum with Resilient C Complex (0.17 oz)
  • Nioxin Scalp Recovery Soothing Serum (0.85 oz)
  • Kate Somerville Anti-Bac Clearing Lotion (0.16 oz)
  • Jane Iredale Eye Gloss (0.15 oz, full size)
  • Be Fine Firming Toner (0.5 oz)
  • Bioelements Lutein Indoor Protective Day Creme (0.25 oz)
  • Dr. Brandt Pores No More (0.25 oz)
  • Colorescience Sunforgettable SPF 30 Mini Orb (0.14 oz)
  • Supersmile Toothbrush
  • A card for a $150 rebate on Evolence dermal filler
  • A card for $20 off any GliSODin Skin Nutrients product at spalook.com
  • A gift card for $20 off any $50 purchase at spalook.com

I calculate that this Test Tube has an approximate retail value of $120. I can’t wait to try these products! If you want a Test Tube of your very own you can sign up on the New Beauty Test Tube web site.

If you love Cosmedicine products you won’t want to miss this deal: HSN.com has the Cosmedicine Good Night Sleep Kit on sale for only $35 (it has a retail value of $75.50 and is normally priced $42.50 but is on sale right now). This wonderful kit includes Private Nurse Recovery and Repair Beauty Cream PM (0.5 oz), Medi-morphosis Self-Adjusting Exfoliator (4.2 oz), and an Opti-mologist Eye Creme Packette (03 oz). What a great value!

And only three new coupons today:

Biotherm coupon: Purchase Celluli Laser Day or Celluli Laser Night and receive free shipping. Enter code LASER at checkout. Expires April 30.

Bobbi Brown coupon: Free shipping on any order. Enter code WEEKEND5 at checkout. Expires April 19.

Estee Lauder coupon: Spend $50 and get free shipping and two deluxe samples: Re-Nutriv Ultimate Youth Creme (14-day supply) and a Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia Eau de Parfum spray vial. Enter code YOUTHDUO at checkout. While supplies last.