Get 3 of the cult favorite L'Occitane Lavender Hand Cream for $18, originally $30 when you spend $45 and use code "Relax"
Welcome Spring at Sabon with 30% off and get free shipping when you spend $50.
Friday, March 22, 2013
Sale on Crabtree and Evelyn, Pacifica, L'Occitane, and Sabon
Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Miracle Dry Oil
Life
is many things, busy, fun, exciting, boring, confusing, but very rarely
is it easy. Sometimes, you want to look your best without spending much
time or money. Trust me, I am the same way. I spend hours working on my
makeup but then get so tired to pick out an outfit. Anyways, I digress.
Garnier is the newest contender in the expanding market of oil. What
makes Garnier stand out from the rest -- is that the oil can be used for
your face, hair and body. The Miracle oil is healthy cocktail of olive,
avocado and shea oils that nourish, hydrate and protect.
The
dry oil can be applied to either wet or dry hair. I actually did it on
both. It made my wet hair a bit too greasy but my dry hair but on my wet
hair it worked well. My hair wasn’t as frizz when it dried [I air dry
my hair] and it was soft and silky. I didn’t use the product on face as
currently my greedy self is experiencing a bit of acne outbreak from
eating way too much sweets and my beloved cookie dough ice cream. I did
however use the oil on my desert like legs. I did spray the oil very
generously and it did make skin a bit oily but it absorbs really
quickly. I like how it kept my skin soft and well moisturize until the
next day.
Overall,
I think it is a good affordable product. I would just recommend spray
the product judiciously. And not spray the product upside down, trust me
it leaks and it’s not pretty. Just don’t ask what I was doing.
And just for you here is a coupon for $1.25 off. You will need to download the coupon printer app but you can get tons of coupons and who doesn’t like saving money?
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| On the left side I sprayed the oil and the right my natural dry skin :) |
*Disclaimer - I received a sample of this product and a media kit [digital coupon and information about the product] to give my honest feedback. This had no impact on my review. Any squeals of joy or pains of agony that I had gotten from using this product are my own. Receiving this sample had no impact on my review of this
product and these views are my own.*
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Color Club Fiesta Collection - Wild Cactus
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| Even as I got older I still can't color in between the lines... |
As Pantone said this is the year of Emerald, the market place has been saturated with Emerald colored products. I am not one to complain, I love the dazzling color. It looks equally beautiful against my chocolate mocha skin color [is anyone else hungry?].
The Wild Cactus is apart of Color Club's Fiesta Collection. It is a deep emerald green in color. It goes on smoothly and doesn't streak. Although, I did use 2 to 3 coats to get the color intensity above. But since the formula was a bit thick, one coat might be suitable for some people. It didn't dry to a matte finished but a semi-gloss, which makes the "loud" color appropriate for both the day and night.
Now, since I have a "green thumb" let's see if I can bring my orchids back to life!
$10 Off of LaLicious
Get $10 off your order from LaLicious using code "10FF". Some restrictions apply so click the image above to read all of the fine print.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
BeautySak Gift with $40 Purchase
Get a Free RX Skin Therapy Skin Firming Serum with any $40 purchase using code "RxSkin" at BeautySak.
Deals from Bliss, L'OCCITANE, Violent Lips, Too Faced, Avon, Blush, Decleor, and Drugstore
Bliss usually have one of the best "sample bags". They usually jammed packed with deluxe and sometimes full size products.Spend $130 and use promo code "Top7Picks" to get the goodie bag.
L'OCCITANE has a special on Shampoo and Conditioner for $45 when using the code "Haircare". I love their soaps, too bad they are not on sale too!
Violent Lips has two new "promotions". They lowered prices and you get 20% off your order when you spend $20 and use code "20X20". If you always wanted to try their products but thought it was too pricey now would be the time to try it :)
Two Faced is giving away the Love Sweet Love Palette when you spend $50 and use code "LoveSweet". It comes with 6 eye shadows, 2 blushes, 2 lip glosses, and a Glamour Guide [I am guess it's an instruction sheet].
Blush is offering a free Jane Iredale Eye Gloss in Champagne when you purchase $75 worth of Jane Iredale products.
Spend $140 at Decleor and receive 15% off your purchase using code "HappySpring'' or enter "signature" to get the kit below free with any $130 purchase.
As always, do let me know if you manage to snag anything good! :)
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Lucky Break - Lalicious Body Scrubs
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| Photo Credit - Lalicious |
Lucky has a coupon for 50% off all Lalicious's Body Scrub. Use code "luckybreaks2". My favorite is the Sugar Kiss. I am probably going to try the other scents but knowing me I will probably stick to my favorite scent. Let me know if you get anything!
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| Photo Credit - Lalicious |
On Sale - Yes to Grapefruit Glowing Skin Regimen
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| Photo Credit - Yes to Carrots |
The newest addition to the Yes to family is on sale for $20, which is more than half of the original price. The trio includes Yes to Grapefruit Daily Facial Scrub, Yes to Grapefruit Dark Circle Correcting Eye Cream, and Yes to Grapefruit Dark Spot Correcting Serum. Use code "YESTOMAMAS" to save even more by receiving free shipping.
Burt's Bees Cranberry & Pomegranate Body Scrub
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| Photo Credit - Burt's Bees |
I
love this sweet scented body scrub. It reminds me of Jolly Ranchers for
some odd reason. The sugar crystal based scrub is packed with
pomegranate oil, cranberry seed and Shea butter. I love this scrub for
my winter parched skin. It sloughs away the dead skin and leaves my skin
feeling soft and smooth. The body scrub left sweet lingering scent. A
word of warning after washing off the scrub, my skin felt a bit slick
and oily. It bothered me the first time but I eventually got used to it.
Overall, I would definitely buy this again.
Friday, March 15, 2013
InStyle March 2013
Boy, this was one heavy magazine! It is packed with 594 pages of articles, shopping [!!]...I forgot what I was saying...
Onto the rundown -
Can
you guess the most “style - conscious states”? If you said, New Jersey,
Iowa and Texas -- you would be right. I am surprised New York and
California didn’t make it on that list.
The three
new favorite trend are floral, leather and ruffles. I am so happy
ruffles are finally considered “trendy” as I love wearing lace and
ruffles. :) Shorts are also in this season but the “perfect” length is
classic mid - thigh. Hmm...does this mean I should be extra hip [ I
think me using the word “hip” shows how “uncool” I am] and wear leather
shorts with a floral shirt with ruffles?
J. Crew and Liberty of London are collaborating together to make a new full bloom line.
Estee Lauder has a new inspired Mad Men collection.The products are “housed
in perfect period packaging with a nod to Lauder’s 60s archives”. The
pretty pale pink colors look nice but I hope they are flattering with my
skin tone. I might take a gander when I am at Macy’s and probably end up spur of the moment buying the entire collection.
The
new color Spring color is “ Mint”. It reminds me of pistachio and mint
chocolate chip ice cream. Try the new shade with “Moon shape” [nail art
style] and with other pastels.
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| Photo Credit - Zoya, Neely |
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| Photo Credit - Butter London, Fiver |
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| Photo Credit - Beauty, Introspective |
Looking
for a new way to “upgrade” your accessories with “upgrading” your
credit card. Karl Lagerfeld has new collection with Fossil. The watches
range between $150 to $595
Pick
up the issue to more product launches, a guide to BB creams,
interviews with Andrew Garfield and Donatella Versace and fashion ideas
and tips.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Lacquerous
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| Photo Credit - Lacquerous |
Ever wanted to try all the latest nail polish colors but have so many that you barely get more than three uses out of them before you move on to the next bottle? Well, Lacquerous might be something you would be interested in.It's a renting service [think of Rent the Runway but with nail polish] where for $18/mo you can "borrow" 3 luxury nail polishes of your choice sent to your home. The price does contain a pre-paid return label to send back the bottles when you finish.
Currently, the program is by invite only but I got a curious about it and decided to read a bit more. I personally don't like sharing nail polish because I assume it would not be sanitary but according to their FAQ, it isn't.
"Due to the cocktail of chemicals found in nail polish, no bacteria,
fungus or any living microorganisms can survive in it. In fact, it dies
within minutes. According to scientific research (and our friendly
microbiologist),
"The cocktail of ingredients in nail polish is really tough to be
resisted by microorganisms including bacteria or fungi. Ethyl acetate,
butyl acetate, toluene, isopropyl alcohol, tosylamide/formaldehyde are
organic solvents and in combination they are the toughest to be resisted
or tolerated by microorganisms. Therefore nail polish is safe to
share."
Lacquerous inspects all nail polish for cleanliness and quality. Nail
polishes are sealed for at least 2-3 days in transit and brushes are
cleaned upon return."
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| Photo Credit - Lacquerous |
While it seems like a good idea, I got turned off by the fact that you can only keep the nail polish for 30 days otherwise you get charged the price of the nail polish and return shipping. And you can only use the nail polish three times. I am the type of person that fix chips and blemishes throughout the week. Sometimes if the nail is badly chipped I would redo the entire nail or if I am really bored the entire manicure. While I do understand that they don't want people to over do it on the nail polish and be wasteful with it, I think it's a bit limiting. Since many people will try to get as many uses out of it as possible to get their money's worth. But then again maybe I am just the only crazy person who applies 5 coats :)
"You can use it on yourself for up to approx. three applications
throughout the month. Why three, you ask? While testing we found most
women - when presented with three color options in a 30-day period -
used the lacquer twice (at the most). Lacquerous also monitors the
amount of nail lacquer in each bottle to ensure there is no abuse of
club policies. We trust our members to abide by our guidelines but they
are just that - guidelines. We want you to enjoy your lacquer."
Personally, for me right now $18 a month is a bit steep but I might try it if I get a promotion for a cheaper price.
If you are interested in joining, please visit Lacquerous.
What do you guys think? Is it a good idea or a bad idea?
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Karuna Hydrating Treatment Mask
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| Photo Source - Dermstore |
Karuna’s
Hydrating Treatment mask claim to restore and retain hydration. The
mask is packed with natto, Chinese licorice, chamomile, vitamin B, aloe
vera, peptides, antioxidants and other plant extracts. The mask is made
with biodegradable wood pulp fiber which holds more moisture than other
masks which are made of synthetic ingredients. The mask made my skin
soft, hydrated and smooth. My skin did look dewy but my face felt a bit
tight afterwards. Each box comes with four masks for $28. They are a
lot cheaper than a lot of other masks and they do a great job. Overall, I
would probably purchase these again. I love using this every Sunday as a
great way to unwind and get ready for work on Monday.
Monday, March 11, 2013
Allure March 2013
The “beauty authority” magazine offers great fashion, beauty and health tips. Overall, it is fun to read.
Here is the rundown -
Some new beauty trends to try this month -
a. Get all bronzy - use “bronze to enhance your natural features”
b. Paint on two colors - instead of using the regular ole french tips try using a neon color.
c. Try a bright lip stain - use sangria, orange and pink - grapefruit lips
d. Go for a true blue - draw thin line of electric blue to make your eyes pop or do a color block eyeliner
e. Work major lash - don’t settle for “just average” go over the top with your lashes
f. Scrunch, toss, and flip - beach/grunge hair looks amazing no matter what the weather is.
g. Seashell Pink - “iridescent golden pink adds a glow that’s clean and chic”... “but....start with black liner” first.
The interview with Aubrey Plaza, she plays April Ludgate in Parks and Recreation was actually refreshingly funny. My favorite part was her comment about co-star Amy Poehler. “She is one of the scariest people I’ve ever worked with. If I go to the craft table for a snack, she slaps it out of my hands! She doesn’t let me eat food. She’s always telling me I need to lose five pounds” I just imagine her saying that as a April and it was funny. Maybe I am just weird...
The newest trend in Fashion -
a. Asian Fusion - “based on lines with sharp slants and crisp angles”
b. Line Drive - “cheerful stripes find new sophistication in sequins and silk”.
c. Up close - “ elaborate, chunky chokers fit snugly - and sleekly”
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| Photo Credit - Alexander McQueen |
Here is something I can get behind now that summer is slowly coming around. “New treatments destroy sweat glands in the underarms - either with microwave energy [MiraDry] or ultrasound [UIthera]”. Don’t get me wrong I love Secret Expressions but I either get white streaks or the deodorant doesn’t last. Although, I say I am interested in the procedure but I doubt I would actually go through with it. You know the saying “No Pain No Gain”, I am not a believer in that saying.
Pick up the issue to read more fashion [fashion victims], beauty [products used in the Oscars] and interesting facts along with interviews with Christian McCulloch, Narciso Rodriguez, and Heidi Klum.
Friday, March 8, 2013
Chella Anti-Fatigue Eye Mask Kit
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| Photo Credit - Chella |
Sometimes,
life is so demanding and there isn't enough hours in the day to get
everything done and sleep is the last thing on your mind. Thanks to this
anti-fatigue eye mask, you can fake a good night sleep. The eye
mask promises to reduce puffiness, fine lines and hydrate if used once
a week for four weeks. Personally, I haven’t noticed any fine line
reduction but I love how calming and relaxing it feels to use it. And my
skin was silky smooth and soft as well.
Maxim March 2013
I
originally bought this subscription for my brother but he said he
wasn’t interested in reading it. I didn’t want the subscription to go to
waste so I bring it into the office, so someone else can peruse it. I
don’t recall how I came about reading the first issue but I did and it
was quite funny.
On to the rundown -
I
thought this was funny. You can send a “fart by mail”. April Fool’s is
right around the corner. I am hoping I don’t get this in the mail,
although I wonder if my Grandma would find this funny.
The
way science keeps coming up new innovations just astounds me. For
example, regardless of whether or not you think growing organs is bad or
not I still find it a bit amazing. The researchers in Yale was able to
grow “functional lung tissue” which would be a lifesaver for people who
have lung cancer. Scientists were also able to “grow” skin, trachea and
gentials. I wonder what “weird” future is ahead of us.
HotTug
a company created by Dutch designer Frank de Bruijn is a hot tub boat
using wood burning stove to heat water to 100 degree Fahrenheit. Sounds
cool? Only cost you $11,500 to $21,000.
The
one disappointing thing about this magazine, it ruins dreams. In their
“Circus Maximus - Entertainment” section, they spoke with FBI bomb tech
Kevin Miles about whether or not explosions in the Die Hard franchise
could have actually happen or not. *sigh* Most of them can’t happen,
they way the movie depicts....dream killers.
Did
you know 20% of adults plan on having a drink on St. Paddy’s Day. I
would have definitely thought that number would have been a lot higher.
Even
though this magazine did kill a bit of the excitement for the new
installment of Die Hard, they did redeem themselves with this beauty.
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| Photo Credit - BMW |
Go ahead and drool, I won’t judge you. The BMW 18 Hybrid is one awesome car with a sweet estimated price tag of $123,000.
Grab the issue to read jokes, fashion tips, and interviews with some famous ladies like Elisha Cuthbert, Joanna Krupa and Joan Rivers.
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