Hey Glossies,

Happy  Resurrection Day and  Happy Passover!

Here is the rundown of steals and deals of many of the sales at our favorite drugstores and beauty emporiums.

Ulta

No published sales, but check Sale Center for current discounts (including clearance). Will have sale information on April 11, 2010.

CVS

Cosmetics

• Covergirl Eye – BOGO 50% Off
• L’Oreal Cosmetics – 40% Off
• Maybelline Color Senstion Lip Color, Lash Stiletto or Colossal Mascara – $7
• Maybelline Great Lash, Expert Wear Shadow Quad, Shine Sensational Lip Gloss – $5
• Buy Revlon Foundation and Get a free Revlon Lip
  

Skincare

• Aveeno - Lotion, oil, cream 7.3-12 oz, bath treatment 8 pk., facial cleanser 5-6.7 oz, scrub 5 oz or pads 28 ct. (excludes Positively Ageless cleanser) $6.99
• Aveeno Facial moisturizer 2.5-4 oz or night cream 1.7 oz. – $14.99
• Aveeno Shampoo, conditioner 10.5 oz or styler 4-6.7 oz. – $6.49
• BUY Olay ProX Starter Kit & GET A FREE Olay ProX Exfoliating Cleanser 6 oz
• ALL Olay Definity Facial Care – $24.99

Sale ends April 10, 2010.

Rite Aid

Cosmetics

• Almay Powder, Concealer or Blush -$3 Off
• Covergirl Lip and Eye Color (BOGO 50% Off)
• Maybelline Mascara, Lip and Nail Cosmetics (BOGO 50% Off)
• Physicians Formula – Bronzers (BOGO Free)
• Revlon Lips and Nails (BOGO 50% Off)

Skincare

• Aveeno Skin and Bath Care (BOGO 50% Off)
• Biore Skin Care -$5.99
• Ola Regenerist or Total Effects Skin are (BOGO 50% Off)

Sale ends April 10, 2o10.

Walgreens

Cosmetics

• L’Oreal HiP or Studio Secrets Cosmetics – $3 Off
• Maybelline Cosmetics – (BOGO 50% Off)

Skincare

• Aveeno Facial, Hair and Sun – 25% Off
• Banana Boat Sun Care – $7.99
• Cerave Skincare – $2 Off
• L’Oreal Skincare (excludes cleansers) – $5 Off
• Neutrogena Facial Moisturizers, Healthy Skin Rejuvenator, Lotions or Skincare for Men – 25% Off

Sale ends April 10, 2010.

Meijer

Cosmetics

• Covergirl Trublend Cosmetics; Exact Eyelights Mascara, Shadow or Liner; or Lash Exact or Exact Mascara (BOGO 50% Off)
• CoverGirl Outlast Long Wearing Lip Color – $7.87
• Studio M Beauty Tools and Accessories – 25% Off

Skincare

• Neutrogena Sunscreen or Sunless Products – 20% Off
• Nutritioniste Facial Skincare – 25% Off
• Olay Pro X Facial, Cleansing, Moisturizing or Treatment – $17.99 – $61.99

Sale ends April 10, 2010.

KMart

Cosmetics

• Covergirl Face Cosmetics – BOGO 50% Off
• Rimmel Cosmetics (BOGO 50% Off)

Skincare

• Hawaiian Tropic (BOGO 50% Off)
• Jergens Natural Glow $7.99
• Olay Definity or Regenerists – (BOGO 50% Off)

Sale ends April 10, 2010.

Target

Skincare

• Neutrogena Ageless Intensive Tone Correcting Cream – $16.99
• Olay Pro-X Cleanser (.2 oz.) – $18
• Olay Regenerist eye roller (6 oz.) – $18

Sale ends April 10, 2010.

Happy Haulin’,

Mix Maven

Asos.com has a special offer for International shoppers, 25% off (no minimum purchase).  The offer code is October09. The offer ends 10.21.2009 at Midnight (GMT). What more can we ask for, flat rate shipping and now 25% off??? Uhm well maybe shipping Barry M Nail Paints to the US!!!

Happy Haulin’

Mix Maven

I must share the NARS Cosmetics discount find. Receive 20% Off on Orders of $65 or More! The coupon code is CORPOCT0910. <—Click on this link to create an account (if you do not already have one) to activate the coupon code.

So stock up on the Holiday collection 2009 and whatever else catches your eye, but you have until October 31, 2009. Some of my faves include Torrid and Desire blushes, NARS sharpener (THE BEST!!!), Brumes Duo e/s and any of the nail polishes (to name a few.)

Happy Haulin’

Mix Maven

Discount Code VD20

Cherry Culture is having a 20% off (on any order) sale for Valentine’s.  The sale is going on now until January 31, 2009.  So stock up on your fave beauty brands, including NYX Cosmetics, LA Colors, Kleancolor.

Happy Haulin,

Mix Maven

Urban Decay $1 Shipping (No Code Needed)

Remember to select to USPS Priority at checkout.

Happy Haulin’,

Mix Maven

NARS Cosmetics get rave reviews from many beauty addicts.  Prior to a few weeks ago, I only owned one NARS Cosmetic product, Torrid Blush, which I adore.  I usually layer Torrid with MAC’s Refined Beyond Bronzer and Sweet As Cocoa blush….nice combo.

Since, I have been obsessed with pink eye shadows, I decided to see what NARS had.  I checked out Beauty.com because A. I get 5% cash back for every order and B. free shipping over $49, which is not hard to do (especially, if I linger on Drugstore.com)

So I ordered the NARS Duo in Sugarland, but when I got it, the “pink” side looked quite lilac, which is not a bad thing, but not what I thought it would be.  I do think the color is pretty as it has a hint of gold with the lilac.

I was still on the hunt for the pink.  I found a $10 off $60 coupon at Beauty.com. (Coupon expires 12/31/2008 and can be used more than once)  I purchased the NARS Brazil Duo and Pink Panther cream duo, which is absolutely delicious.  The “Pink” side of the Brazil duo is a mauvy red.

In the FOTD below, I used L’Oreal HiP Color Rich Cream Crayon in Unmistakable (Pink) as a base, which is similar to the Pink side of the Brazil duo.  The crease includes MAC Twinks and theBalm ShadyLady Caught in the Act Courtney e/s.  The highlighter shadow is the tan (goldish) side of the Sugarland duo. Liner is Hard Candy Super Slim Eye Pencil. (I love, love, love this liner because the line is not bulky). Mascara is L’Oreal Naturale in Black.

NARS Duo - Brazil (Pink Side)

I do like the NARS shadows that I have, but I do not think I will be purchasing much more…maybe a lipstick or foundation, which seems to be WOC friendly.  But you never know with me, I can be seduced by NARS.  I will keep you posted.

I will post the NARS swatches to the Swatch Gallery very soon.

Mix Maven

Urban Decay Family and Friends Coupon Code - FFL30

Urban Decay also offers free shipping on orders $75 and over.

Hard Candy 75% OFF Sale

Also everything on Hard Candy dot com is 75% off.  (No code needed for the savings)  Free shipping for orders $50 and over. You may also find some Hard Candy items in Sephora.com’s clearance section, but they won’t be 75% off.  I have one of Hard Candy’s 9-shadow palettes and I like it a lot.

Happy Haulin’

I received an e-mail from the NonpareilBoutique.com. Nonpareil Boutique sells NYX Cosmetics, LA Colors, KleanColor, as well as fashion jewelry. The site is having a 20% off everything in store (You will need to use coupon code JULY4TH.) The sale runs from July 2 – July 8, 2008.   So stock up!!!

I have never purchased on this website, but I will say Nonpareil Boutique has some decent swatches (better than other e-tailers.)

Check them out.  I hope you have a wonderful purchasing experience.

Haul on,

Mix Maven

Friends ask me all the time about which cosmetic brands, specifically which eye shadows, are worth checking out.  At first, I was all about the MAC, which I still am, but now I have added Urban Decay, Lorac, Ben Nye, CARGO. I want to add Too Faced to that list.

My Too Faced admiration started last year when I was looking for a shimmery chocolate eye shadow, which MAC does not have.  I ordered Too Faced “Dirt Bag” online from Sephora from the color description “dark chocolate with golden sparkles.” (Sidebar: There are about 2 Sephora stores close by my home and for whatever reason going to either store was not an option at the time.)  When the package arrived, I was pleased with the color and the product. Too Faced eye shadows are smooth and very blendable, which is something that should be available in all department store brands. Recently, I have added more Too Faced to my collection:

• Glamazon single (Silver fawn)
• Sitcom Siren single (Plum taupe shimmer)
• Cocoa Lily Duo – (rich metallic chocolate brown/ glimmering lilac rose) *Very lovely*
• George & Weezie Duo – (icy gold/ bronze pearl) *I bought this one because I liked the name*
• Rich Bitch Duo – (slate blue with golden sheen/ soft gold shimmer) *Basically, these are both gold in my opinion, the blue barely shows up.*
• Skinny Dip – (cobalt metallic/ iridescent sky) – - *The prettiest blue I have seen in a long time, the iridescent sky is too pretty…like a soft bluish purple hue*
• Shooting Star Galaxy Glam Eye Shadow – (black with galactic gold) *similar to MAC’s mineralized eye shadows, but with a better texture*
• Supernova Galaxy Glam Eye Shadow – (black with peach and pink)

The Galaxy Glam Eye Shadows are great for creating a smoky eye look.  I tried the Super Nova recently with Cocoa Lily and I liked the outcome.  (Please pray for me and my liner technique…getting better though.)

I also want to try the Liquif-Eye Set (eye shadow / eyeliner set). (See above comment)

Each eye shadow is very pigmented and has a buttery texture.  My only problem with Too Faced is that the brand needs more colors.  Too Faced, for the size, is a good deal as it is cheaper than MAC (when size is compared.)  MaybeI could break-up with MAC eye shadows for Too Faced (I love MAC too much though), but there is no other brand with the extensive eye shadow color range and textures.   I implore the Too Faced guys to come out with more colors.  I will be in the first one in line to snatch them up.

Definitely check out Too Faced products, I think they are definitely worth your time and money.

Have a beautiful day,

Mix Maven

The MAC Friends and Family 15% Online Coupon Code is MACFF8. Free shipping is included in this offer. Happy Hauling!!

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