Showing posts with label bargains. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bargains. Show all posts

Saturday, 10 November 2012

Target Make-up Haul!!

I was in Target today to get some new leggings and thought I would just stop quickly by the cosmetics section. 
I'm glad I did because they have some really fantastic sales on at the moment!

This weekend only (10-11 November, Australia) all Revlon lip, cheek and eye products are 40% off!!!! 40 PERCENT!!!! How good is that?

So I FINALLY picked up a revlon lip butter. I know, a tad behind the eight ball there, but there was NO WAY I was going to pay $21.95 for a lip balm. However, with the 40% off I got it for just $13.50. While that is still more than I would normally pay for a lip balm I have heard amazing things about the Revlon Lip Butters and have wanted to try them for quite sometime, so I thought I would bite the bullet so to speak and just go for it.
I decided on the colour 055 Cupcake, which is a gorgeous pastel pink colour that I thought would be lovely during the summer when I don't really want to wear a full lipstick.

As part of this weeks catalogue sale Target also has a great deal on Rimmel cosmetics. All foundation, blush and powder products are 2 for $20. Depending on which products you choose, that pretty much works out to be buy one get one free, which I think is AMAZING!

I have been looking at the Rimmel Match Perfection blush since it came out and have always wanted to try a BB cream, given all the hype they've received lately.
So I decided to go ahead and get the Rimmel BB Cream, 9-in-1 Skin Perfecting Super Makeup in the shade Light, and the Rimmel Match Perfection blush in the shade 001 Light.

I am really excited to try out all of these products and definitely think any of my Australian readers should get down to Target first thing tomorrow if your after any new makeup and love a great deal!!!

I'll try to have a review up on all of these products soon!

Until next time xxx :)

Friday, 28 September 2012

September Fun and Flirty Lust Have It!!!

The September Lust Have It box is finally here!!

I have to say I was a little disappointed this month, as I have been the last couple of months. When I first subscribed to Lust Have It and Bellabox, I thought Lust Have It was going to be my favourite, but it has really been all down hill from there.
This month there were no full sized products, and I don't think there have been for a while.
There were also only five products this month and all very small sizes. It was very sparse.
I've decided I am going to give Lust Have It one more month and if I'm not happy with the October box, I will be unsubscribing.

But alas, here is a snapshot of the September Lust Have It box.

WHATS IN THE BOX?

1. 15ml Dermalogica Pre Cleanse: plant-based cleansing oil, gets rid of oil, sunscreen, makeup and risidual skin products. 150ml RRP$65.50
2. 30ml Dermalogica Active Toner: spritz on for critical hydration. 250ml RRP$51.00
3. 50ml Davroe Ultimatum Non Aerosol Hairspray: finishing spray that provides long-lasting maximum  hold for any hairstyle.
4. Single use Mirenesse 'Protect Me' tinted age defence SPF 15 Daily Face and Neck Mineral Balm: 2-in-1 anti-ageing balm infused with high performance Mineral Sunscreens.
5. 30ml Say it with Scent Hand and Body Lotion in Frangipani: a lotion that is plant-based and contains no Petro chemicals. 200ml RRP$26.80

+Coupon for entry into draw to win a free Mirenesse Eyeliner
+ Voucher for free Dermologica facial treatment valued at $90.00
+ Voucher to claim a free Davroe styling product (although I went to the website and can't find how to claim it)

THE WEBSITE
www.lusthaveit.com.au
$15 per month beauty subscription service.
One box per month with 5-6 sample sized health and beauty products

Until next time :) xx

**I have not been paid by any of the companies mentioned, All products were paid for with my own money, all opinions my own. 


Wednesday, 26 September 2012

September Bellabox: Spring in your step!

My September Bellabox finally arrived today! There was a bit of an administrative issue but I will get into that at the end of this post.

Bellabox produced another fantastic box this month and it was definitely worth the wait (and the $15!!)

It contained one full size product and five good-sized samples.

WHATS IN THE BOX?
1. 75ml (full size) You me & Everybody Sumptuous Skin Mousse: suitable for use on the face, hands and body, designed for dry skin relief using patented Proderm technology to "make your skin feel luscious and smooth". RRP$13.99

2. 30ml Uhaircare Style Beehold: create body in fine hair, curl retention in wavy hair and to provide thermal protection, plus humidity resistance. 150ml RRP$32.00

3. Savoir Faire Concealer Kit: Samples of 4 conceler shades and two finishing powders. Full size due concealer and finishing powder set RRP$35.00

4. 10ml Bioderma Sebium Foaming Gel: purifies skin with soap-free, alcohol-free formula, kind to sensitive skin.

Adorable tiny version of the Benefit eye cream jar :P
5. 5ml Bioderma Sebium AKN Purifying Corrective Care: moisturises the skin whilst aiding in the elimination of blemishes and blackheads.

6. 3g Benefit It's Potent! Eye Cream: works to fade dark circles and helps to smooth fine lines for brighter and younger looking eyes. (It also comes in the most adorable little jar! :P)

+ $15 off at theiconic.com.au



THE ISSUES
I have been subscribes to Bellabox for four months now and have never had a problem. Usually I would receive the box within two days of it's release. However, this month I still hadn't receved it about a week after, when Bellabox published the contents of the box on their Facebook page.
I looked on my Bellabox account an the september box had not shown up in 'my orders', meaning that it had not been shipped, however the money had come out of my account.
I emailed customer service, twice, but they did eventually get back to me. They said there had been some sort of system error which had meant that while my payment had gone through successfully my order was never actually placed.
While all of this was rather disappointing, they did respond very well. They sent me an apology Email, sent my box out straight away and added a few extra products to apologise for the inconvenience.
Overall, I thought their response was excellent after an unfortunate mis hap.

THE EXTRAS
These are the extra products I received as an apology:

1. Single use samples of Pangea Organics - Japanese Matcha Tea with Acai & Goji Berry facial mask, Turkish rose and white tea eye cream, italian red mandarin with rose facial cream and Australian Wild plum & willow Facial cleanser.
2. 15ml Neutrogena Deep Clean Gentle, oil free scrub
3. Full size yes to carrots, conditioning lip butter with SPF 15 in Pomegranate.

THE WEBSITE
www.bellabox.com.au
$15 a month subscription service.
One box per month filled with 5-6 high-end health and beauty products in a mixture of sample and full size.

Until next time :) xx

**This is not a sponsored post, I was not paid by any of the companies mentioned, all products were purchased with my own money, all opinions my own. 

Tuesday, 18 September 2012

Maybelline Makeup Haul!!

Online Shopping Series, #1

I have been going makeup crazy online lately and I thought I would do a series of 'haul' posts to let you guys see some of the products I've been getting, my first impressions and also a review of the websites I buy from.
So here is the first post.

Makeup Brand(s):

Maybelline

Website:

www.brandsexclusive.com.au 

Shipping cost:

$9.90


Shipping time:

2 weeks, 6 days


Total spend (less shipping):

$39.93

Number of products purchased:

7

The products!


1. Colour Sensational lip colour #025 Pink Please

Swatches: Pink freeze, Plink Please, Fluffy Cloud, Twilight Pink
I absolutely adore these lipsticks! This one is lovely and creamy and a very natural, not quite nude subtle pink colour. The shade is perfect with a bright eye or stand-out blush.

2. Colour Sensational high shine lip colour #805 Pink Freeze

This is actually I re-purchase I first bought this shade from a similar sale a few months ago and have worn it almost everyday. It is a super bright pink that really stands out. I don't understand why they say it's 'high shine' because it's actually quite matte, but I like to put a pale pink or clear lip gloss over it and that looks really nice. It's the perfect shade for spring/summer to really make your lips POP!

Silver Stunner and Purple Pearl

3. Eye Studio Cream Duo #107 Silver stunner

I had never tried these eyeshadow duos before but the colours looked real pretty, so I thought I would give them a try. I used this shade today and it wasn't quite what I was expecting. In the pan it looks quite pink, but on the lids it comes out more of a grey-ish purple. It is very long lasting though and easy to apply.

4. Eye Studio Cream Duo #109 Purple pearl

I haven't used this one yet, but from swatching it, I don't know that the colour is going to be all that different from the shade above. Although it looks purple in the pan.

5. Unstoppable eyeliner in Fluffy Cloud

This is a lovely white eye liner. I have loves the unstoppable eyeliners for a couple of years now and this is no exception. It glides on easy and stays on all day. What I love about it is that unlike many white eyeliners, you actually get a really good colour pay off. Great to brighten up your eyes.

6. Unstoppable eyeliner in Twilight Pink

This is a gorgeous baby pink colour and is great just like above!

7. Xxl Curl mascara #532 Very Black, waterproof

Another re-purchase. My mum got me the non-waterproof version of this for Christmas and I am almost all out. I have been loving the way it lengthens, thickens and curls my lashes and lasts all day. I am very keen to try the waterproof version, especially considering how long the non waterproof version lasts!

The Website:

Brands Exclusive has long been a favourite of mine. It is a sale website which releases new products/brands a couple of times every day. Sales usually last about a week or until stocks run out. They have a great range of products; men's, women's and children's clothing, home wares, electronics, makeup, pyjamas, underwear, toys, books and pretty much everything under the sun. They have also recently started up another branch, Living Exclusive, which is all stuff for the home, including appliances etc.

Shipping is flat rate at $9.90 but extra charges apply for bulky items. You can't combine shipping of products bought in different sales, but you only pay the flat rate once per order, regardless of the number of items purchased (unless otherwise stated).

It is a membership based service but membership is free and there are no obligations to purchase.

They always pack the items very well with bubble wrap and pink tissue paper, in a specially marked postage box. Packages require signature on delivery.

I have never had any problems with this website, and the discounts can be huge, sometimes as much as 80% off!!! I would recommend this service to everyone.

*They only ship within Australia.

**I am in no way affiliated with any of the brands/services mentioned. All products were purchased with my own money. All opinions are honest and my own.