I’m a big fan of Clinique makeup and skincare products. Lately, I have been using their “Turnaround Body” Smoothing Body Cream ($28.50). And though, I don’t believe in any miracle skin creams, this one is fantastic.
If you have cracked feet, ashy elbows, uneven skintone, or just overall dry skin, this Clinique cream will leave your body feeling silky smooth. I use it at night on my feet and legs, then wear white cotton socks to bed. I’ve noticed a significant change in the texture and appearance of my skin. Plus this cream just feels good when you are slathering it …read more

The upcoming holidays mean travel time to many people. Travel can be time-consuming and complicated these days. The best thing to do is to be prepared. I try to have some things pre-packed, in order to save time. Airline passengers are limited in what they can take with them on a flight.
I found this explaination of the cosmetics restrictions at the Travel Gear Blog:
1. Travelers may now carry through security checkpoints travel-size toiletries (3 ounces or less) that fit comfortably in ONE, QUART-SIZE, clear plastic, zip-top bag.
2. After clearing security, travelers can now bring beverages and other items purchased in the …read more

It’s that time of year again! For all of you who are self-proclaimed beauty junkies or for those of you who are just on the precipice, Bloomingdales has quite a few fantastic beauty and skincare deals I think you all should take advantage of. The Beauty Benefit Event is the time when you spend a little but you get a whole bunch back!
Below are just a few of the hot beauty deals I feel are worth picking up!
When you purchase $35 or more of Lancome products you’ll receive the Lancome Gift a la Carte free! You get a choice between …read more

Sephora has a number of great gift with purchase offers going on right now. 
For example, purchase Versace Bright Crystal, a fragrance that was inspired  ”…by a mixture of Donatella Versace’s favorite floral fragrances,” and get a free Versace tote. The tote is a translucent smoke tone, with white trim,  and  measures 20 in by 6.5 in by 13 inches.  To take advantage of the offer, chose the 3 ounce size Eau de Toilette and use the code VTOTE at checkout.

Versace Bright Crystal fragrance notes: Iced Accord, Yuzu, Pomegranate, Peony, Magnolia, Lotus Flower, Acajou, Vegetal Amber, Musk
Or purchase Michael Kors Eau de Parfum …read more

Attention beauty addicts! Starting today, with any purchase of $75 or more from Benefit Cosmetics, you’ll receive this lovely 24k Sexy Gold Set absolutely free!  Inside the cute gold embossed clutch contains a 24k Sexy Gold Lipstick and a jar of their 24k Sexy Gold Loose Powder.
If you haven’t tried out the Benefit 24k Sexy Gold Lipstick you’re in for a treat. It’s a shimmery sheer golden nude shade that can be worn by itself or layered over another lipstick. If you’re a nude lipstick fan, this is a good one to try out. The lipstick itself is …read more

I’m a big fan of Estee Lauder makeup and take advantage of all their “free gift” and “gift with purchase” opportunities. So when I happened upon the latest Estee Lauder gift, I was ecstatic.
The gift features:

Resilience Lift Extreme Moisturizer (7-day supply)
Soft Clean Tender Creme Cleanser (deluxe gift-size)
Deluxe Mirror
Pure Color Crystal Lipstick
High Gloss
Signature Silky Eyeshadow Duo

You can choose either the warm or cool palette for the makeup.
You can get this gift with any Estee Lauder purchase of $29.50 or more. If you purchase $55.00 or more, then you also get a set of four makeup brushes in a cute case.
Though …read more

I love experimenting with different brands of concealer because it’s so difficult to get the right coverage without it getting cake-y. Recently, I discovered Elizabeth Arden’s Flawless Finish Maximum Coverage Concealer. This concealer is one of those rare formulas that can actually provide very good coverage, while still being lightweight.
The creamy formulation does a great job covering dark under circles, as well as blemishes. And unlike other concealers which make fine lines more pronounced, this one actually minimizes the look of small wrinkles and lines.
Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish concealer is also good for your skin. It’s rich in antioxidants of …read more

It’s almost D Day – Dad’s big day. Have you got your Father’s Day gift lined up yet?  I took a look at Macy’s to see what sort of special offers they’ve got going on. Apparently it’s the time of year for bags. Duffle bags, messenger bags, overnight bags, they have a gift with purchase for many different scents for men.
Here’s the Free DKNY Men’s Messenger Bag offer. Make a $50 purchase from the DKNY Men’s fragrance collection and qualify for the bag.
 The exact dimensions of the bag are not listed, but it appears fairly good-sized, possibly big enough to …read more

Trina Turk has created an adorable floral print cosmetics bag and you can get it free! The designer has teamed up with Clinique to create this fabulous bag filled with seven of her Clinique favorites. A $65 value, the cosmetics case and all its contents are yours with any $25 Clinique purchase, exclusively at Nordstrom.
I received this bag recently and I have to say it’s very cute and large. It’s much bigger than a typical makeup bag.

Take the Day Off Makeup Remover for Lids, Lashes and Lips (1.7 oz.)
Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion (1 oz.)
Blushwear Cream Stick in Rosy
Colour Surge Eye …read more

If you are a fan of Bath & Body Works, right now is a great time to shop. With any online purchase, you can get their In The Pink tote for just $22.50. Inside the adorable pink canvas bag is a full-size Watch Your Mouth SPF Lip Balm, plus eight deluxe sample sizes of other products:

Fekkai Technician Color Care Shampoo
Fekkai 3-Minute Mask
Jaqua Raspberry Buttercream Frosting Hand Crème packette
Jaqua Pink Buttercream Frosting Luscious Lotion packette
MOP Mixed Greens Moisture Shampo
Murad Acne Body Wash
Supersmile Professional Whitening Accelerator and Toothpaste
100% Pure Organic Vanilla Bean Foaming Shower Cream packette

What a deal!
The tote bag is roomy …read more