Here's a run-down of a ton of F&F and beauty sales, courtesy of Nouveau Cheap. I'm looking forward to the Tarte 30% off!
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
Fragrance Friday: Bond No. 9 Andy Warhol Lexington Avenue Review
Fragrance Friday has made a triumphant return! Though I can't promise it won't slink back into obscurity. Today's fragrance for discussion: another Bond No. 9 scent, Andy Warhol Lexington Avenue (so named because the bottle features an Andy Warhol design of shoes).
Image from Bond No. 9
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Recommendation Thursday: Winter Skincare, Facial Cleanser Edition
I realize I didn't do a Tip Tuesday on winter skincare, facial cleansing, but I hope you'll forgive my laziness (or, more accurately, busyness––I just didn't have the time!).
Recommendations all have ratings above 3.8, with buy agains of 65% or more on MUA. I've bolded the products that have 4.0+ and 75%+, since if I'd restricted the products to those only, this list would be uninformatively short! Cleansers are a very personal matter, and what works for some people may not work for you (this has been a problem of mine!), but I thought that the masses of MUAers would help make this recommendation list a good resource for you, regardless of personal skin type. Some cleansers are conspicuously absent, including Cetaphil, Cerave Hydrating, and Fresh Soy Face Cleanser, because they didn't receive enough lippies/buy-agains.
While bar soaps are usually to be avoided, particularly in the winter (due to their inherently drying binding ingredients), there are a few that have received such good reviews that I couldn't not include them. The Dove Beauty Bar is a staple that I've used in the past and liked a lot; it's gentle, moisturizing (25% lotion, in fact), and very no-fuss. You can also use it as a body wash, and it travels really well (no need to fit it into your quart-sized ziplock!). The Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar has also received much praise, more so than the liquid cleanser version, as has the Aveeno Moisturizing Bar, which has colloidal oatmeal, known for its moisturizing properties. The Dove is the cheapest option, and you can sometimes find it for $1/bar, but even not on sale it's only a couple of bucks; the Aveeno runs about $3, and the Cetaphil is around $5.
Recommendations all have ratings above 3.8, with buy agains of 65% or more on MUA. I've bolded the products that have 4.0+ and 75%+, since if I'd restricted the products to those only, this list would be uninformatively short! Cleansers are a very personal matter, and what works for some people may not work for you (this has been a problem of mine!), but I thought that the masses of MUAers would help make this recommendation list a good resource for you, regardless of personal skin type. Some cleansers are conspicuously absent, including Cetaphil, Cerave Hydrating, and Fresh Soy Face Cleanser, because they didn't receive enough lippies/buy-agains.
While bar soaps are usually to be avoided, particularly in the winter (due to their inherently drying binding ingredients), there are a few that have received such good reviews that I couldn't not include them. The Dove Beauty Bar is a staple that I've used in the past and liked a lot; it's gentle, moisturizing (25% lotion, in fact), and very no-fuss. You can also use it as a body wash, and it travels really well (no need to fit it into your quart-sized ziplock!). The Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar has also received much praise, more so than the liquid cleanser version, as has the Aveeno Moisturizing Bar, which has colloidal oatmeal, known for its moisturizing properties. The Dove is the cheapest option, and you can sometimes find it for $1/bar, but even not on sale it's only a couple of bucks; the Aveeno runs about $3, and the Cetaphil is around $5.
Beauty Sales, Part II
I posted the first batch of F&F sales I knew about yesterday, but there are a couple more that have started today!
The Body Shop is having their annual 30% off sale, no code needed, through Nov. 13, and Too Faced has 20% off with code FF2011F through Nov. 16. The Body Shop is well-loved for their body butters, and Too Faced has some great eyeshadow palettes (including my beloved Natural Eye!), so now's a good time to pick those up if you're interested!
The Body Shop is having their annual 30% off sale, no code needed, through Nov. 13, and Too Faced has 20% off with code FF2011F through Nov. 16. The Body Shop is well-loved for their body butters, and Too Faced has some great eyeshadow palettes (including my beloved Natural Eye!), so now's a good time to pick those up if you're interested!
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Philosophy 3-in-1 Shower Gel in Holiday Lights Aglow Review and Pictures
When Nordstrom was having their 3-Philosophy-shower-gels-for-$15 sale last week, I picked up 3 shower gels for myself (and then 3 for Christmas presents!). I've not used them all yet, and since I don't want to review them without testing them, but I also don't want y'all to feel neglected, I've decided to review at least the one I have tried!
Beauty Sales
There's a few F&F and beauty sales going on right now, so I thought I should share some of them with you!
NYX is 40% off on Cherry Culture through Nov. 13th with code NYX40––methinks I'll have to pick up some more nail polishes (even though I really should go on a nail polish no-buy, since my collection has expanded exponentially...) and maybe another eyeshadow or two!
Benefit is having their F&F sale through Nov. 14 with code LOVEYALL (holiday items are excluded, sadly!)
Beauty.com has 20% off your order through Nov. 11th; there are a few brands that are excluded (Fresh, Jane Iredale, and a couple others), but this is a great chance to pick up some discounted brands that aren't available from Sephora, like Cargo and Vincent Longo.
That's all I know of right now, but I will update if I come across any others, and feel free to share more in the comments!
NYX is 40% off on Cherry Culture through Nov. 13th with code NYX40––methinks I'll have to pick up some more nail polishes (even though I really should go on a nail polish no-buy, since my collection has expanded exponentially...) and maybe another eyeshadow or two!
Benefit is having their F&F sale through Nov. 14 with code LOVEYALL (holiday items are excluded, sadly!)
Beauty.com has 20% off your order through Nov. 11th; there are a few brands that are excluded (Fresh, Jane Iredale, and a couple others), but this is a great chance to pick up some discounted brands that aren't available from Sephora, like Cargo and Vincent Longo.
That's all I know of right now, but I will update if I come across any others, and feel free to share more in the comments!
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Amazing Cosmetics Anti Aging Face Primer Review
I'm sorry I've been so lax about posting lately! I've been working on a truly epic brush post and on some winter skincare stuff, but you can't really derive any enjoyment from those until I've posted them, which will be a few days yet (did I mention we're past the halfway point in the term? Shit's starting to get real). So I decided to write this rather brief, picture-free review to tide you over. My apologies, and I promise, bigger and better things are on the horizon!
I love Sephora's free samples. They're great for entertainment value, if nothing else (such as when I get perverse pleasure from finding a truly revolting perfume), but sometimes, you even find a cool new product. Such is the case with the Amazing Cosmetics face primer.
I love Sephora's free samples. They're great for entertainment value, if nothing else (such as when I get perverse pleasure from finding a truly revolting perfume), but sometimes, you even find a cool new product. Such is the case with the Amazing Cosmetics face primer.
Amazing Cosmetics Anti Aging Face Primer, image from Sephora
Sunday, November 6, 2011
NARS Blush in Deep Throat Review and Swatches
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Thursday, November 3, 2011
Sonia Kashuk Nail Colour in Blank Slate Review and Swatches
A few weeks ago, Target had a mobile coupon for $2 off any Sonia Kashuk cosmetics purchase, so I decided to pick up one of her nail polishes, Blank Slate, a dark blue-grey creme, normally $4.99.
Blank Slate
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Urban Decay Rollergirl Palette Review and Swatches
I picked up several things during the Sephora F&F sale, including this palette from Urban Decay. Originally released this summer, I wanted it from the first time I saw it on Temptalia, but I knew it would eventually go on sale, so I bided my time. I've never tried any Urban Decay eyeshadows, but the Naked palette has gotten such rave reviews that I've been wanting to for a long time. Luckily for me, on sale did it go, and with my 20% off code, I picked it up for a mere $14.40. Happy days!
Closed Rollergirl palette (gloss not shown, obviously)
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