How to try Physicians Formula Sexy Booster Va Va Voom Volume Mascara Free

While shopping at Rite Aid I stumbled along a display with a bunch of the new 2014 Physicians Formula products. I'm used to seeing these products with a $3.00 off peel off sticker but when I came across this "try me free!" sticker I was intrigued! I looked it up on my phone and saw a rebate form available on the Physicians Formula website. The promotion runs until November 30th 2014. Please note: rebate only works on products that come with the sticker, you need to send in the sticker along with other rebate materials.

It looks like Physician's Formula has a few other Try Me Free rebates on their website too. Might as well check it out!

Deal Alert: Ulta Friends & Family

Ulta has a Friends and Family 20% off deal that runs from January 12th - January 18th 2014 if you go to their linked Ulta website. They will email you a unique code to use, remember exclusion apply and you can get free shipping if your purchase is over $50.

I have played with a few things in my cart and it seems that my items that were marked as "Excluded From Coupons" still works. For example check out my screen shots below. I have blocked out my coupon code simply because it is my unique code but you can get your own code if you click my link above. Happy shopping friends!

Coastal Scents Deal Alert and Haul

I received another email alert from Coastal Scents regarding the 40% off sale going on now. This sale ends January 2nd 2014.

I took part in the Black Friday Cyber Monday sale and if you would like to see what I picked up from that purchase then check out my haul.

I am extremely impressed with this brand and I actually find their "dupe" for the 217 MAC brush to be pretty comparable performance wise. Below is a casual photo I snapped using my iphone after washing and drying my new brush. MAC 217 on the left and the Coastal Scents PRO BLENDING FLUFF BR-250 on the right. I feel confident in saying I will be buying the Coastal Scents version going forward. My love for the 217 is huge in that I even have a backup of that one. So it is saying a lot that I no longer feel the need to repurchase that item from MAC.

Coastal Scents Revealed Palette 50%

Last month from Black Friday to Cyber Monday I made my first Coastal Scents purchase. They had a whopping 50% off the entire site and free shipping on orders over $50! My Black Friday purchase just came in and I had a chance to fall in love with this brand! I will be sharing my buys in a future haul either on YouTube or here as well. The product quality is phenomenal! One of the items I thought about picking up, Coastal Scents Revealed Palette during that sale was out of stock. But I just received an email saying it is back in stock. 

Tarte Decemeber Friends & Family Sale

I just received the Tarte Cosmetics Early Access email to the friends and family sale. Use code DECFF for 30% off and free shipping on orders over $40. 

The items that catch my eye are the 'bright eyed and beautified eye enhancing tool.' Meant to help in the absorption of your eye products. My mother owns the Clarisonic Opal that runs at $185 so at $18 then 30% off of that, this cheap "dupe" might be worth a shot. 

This year's QVC offering on the tarte website is the "what has your makeup done for you lately" 6 peice collectors set. 

This limited-edition set includes:

(From company website)

• LipSurgence lip shine in vivacious, a pink shade
• maracuja oil rollerball
• maracuja miracle foundation broad spectrum SPF 15
• Amazonian clay finishing powder in white
• gifted Amazonian clay smart mascara
• modernEYES waterproof cream shadow and liner duo in moss and black

Last year during this sale I picked up a great QVC kit (glow your way to gorgeous best of the amazon essentials set) and worth every penny. If want to see what I picked up during this same sale last year check out my video

It's really hard to go for something when previously the value you received was just so amazing. Still, I might pick something up! 

If you want to check them out you, head over to their website here.

Anticipating Black Friday: Sephora

Every year I look forward to seeing family and a few friends on Thanksgiving. Over 30 of us usually gather around for the feast. Afterwards we play games, catch up and look through ads. Not many of us actually brave the black Friday crowd and for myself I actually have to work in the office on Black Fridays. But I do like to check out the online sales for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

If you take a look at what has been revealed for Sephora's 2013 it does not seem that exciting. The only thing that slightly peaks my interest is the Josie Maran set. The picture clearly show the nail wipes which were in last year's set and the tube looks like it could be the Argan Infinity Intensive Creamy Oil, Whipped Argan Oil Intensive Hand or their Aqua tinted moisturizer. My guess is on the hand cream. The Josie Moran set I bought last year came with the nail wipes (haven't used but seem great for travel) and facial cleansing wipes. I was extremely disappointed in the wipes and felt cheated, but an oil might be worth my while. More Black Friday Specials will be revealed on Sephora's Facebook fan page tomorrow 11/23. What are you interested in?

If you're interested in what I got last year then keep on reading. Last year (2012) was my first time participating during Sephora's $10 Black Friday deals. I actually got my hands on a lot of things.

Tarte MultiplEYE™ & Gifted™ Lash Enhancing Primer & Amazonian Clay Smart Mascara: A full sized primer and mascara.

Too Faced Coco Glow Duo: Deluxe size Too Faced Chocolate Soileil and mini brush

LORAC Behind The Scenes Eye Primer/Eye Shadow Duo: Full sized primer and single pot shadow

Josie Maran Bear Naked Wipes Duo: Full sized Josie Maran Bear Naked Wipes both Facial and Nail

A year later looking back, I didn't find any of the things I picked up to be amazing. I was caught up in the hype and bought overpriced makeup remover wipes and deluxe sample sizes of the Too Faced Chocolate Soilel for which I already have the full size and deluxe size in my Bronzed and the Beautiful Palette. (I ended up returning one and giving one to my mom). I would probably not have made most of the purchases after trying the products or considering their value. The Tarte mascaras would be an excellent deal if you like their mascara but I was not a fan. Of the bunch I grabbed, the best to me was The LORAC set.

Note: I also picked up a few other things that were not part of the Black Friday $10 deals to get my free Cinderella gift bag and free shipping.

Haul: Sephora VIB Sale

Every year in the fourth quarter Sephora fans have grown accustomed to being overwhelmed with sales hitting us at a rapid pace. The order of their sales in the fourth quarter usually go:-

Friends & Family (typically 15-20% off entire purchase)

Beauty Insider (typically 15-20% off entire purchase)/VIB (typically 15-20% off entire purchase) , Black Friday ($10 deals), another Insider (typically $10-$15 off a $50 purchase) 

Ending with an end of the year clearance.

I love watching everyone's Sephora Hauls especially this time of year. Check out what I grabbed for the first sale of the season I participated in!

Nail Design Contest

Hi Beauties, 
 
Bundle Monster is hosting an open contest for our 2013 nail plate collection! Ever thought that you could create a design so fab that it belongs on a nail plate? Here's your shot! They are accepting designs beginning on February 1 until February 28. Visit http://www.bundlemonster.com/createyourown for contest rules and directions on how to enter.

Winning designs will be featured on Bundle Monster's 2013 Nail Plate Set! Must be 18 years or older to enter.

Also, they are having a Valentine's special!

Valentine's Say + Gift Guide

Get your sweetheart (or yourself) the sweetest bundle with a 14% off discount during Bundle Monster's Labor of Love site wide sale. Everything on the entire site will be 14% off from now until Valentine's Day, February 14. Need some gifting inspiration? Check out our "Gift Guide for Lovers" at http://www.bundlemonster.com/valentinesgiftguide.