Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty starts today!

09/01/201909/10/2019

Ulta is starting a big beauty event today called the 21 Days of Beauty. For the next 21 days, there will be daily beauty steals at 50% off. Some of the items will be online and in-store, others will be online only.

You can find the full calendar of items here: https://www.ulta.com/21days/

Ultamate Rewards members who are Diamond and Platinum level will have all Daily Steals orders ship free!

EDIT: Sephora is basically price matching this sale! They’re running “Oh Snap!” deals which are basically the same deal as Ulta, but at Sephora. So now you can shop whichever store works better for you!

My Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Haul!

07/16/201907/16/2019

I just spent a whirlwind weekend and literally shopped till I dropped! For a slight change of pace, I’m sharing my haul with you today.

Beauty Exclusives

My brows are seriously lacking, so I grabbed the RevitaBrow Advanced Eyebrow Conditioner Duo. This is a pricey product but it has such great reviews, I have high hopes. The Anniversary Sale duo is the same price as the regular product, so you’re getting 2 for the price of 1!

A friend told me that she’s had great success with LED light therapy, so we both bought this LightStim for Wrinkles LED Light Therapy Device.

Shoes

I’m a sneaker gal, so I bought 2 pairs this year. The ECCO Soft 7 High Top Sneaker. I think this is an exclusive color for the Anniversary Sale.

Also the Munro Randie, which has been selling super well. The gold color is slightly metallic and gorgeous! I always thought of Munro as an old lady brand, but I thought these sneakers were really cute and not frumpy at all.

Clothing

This Rails Hunter shirt is a little pricey but I thought I’d take a chance and it has not disappointed. It drapes so beautifully!

The Treasure and Bond Print top is really cute. I only wish it came in more prints! I would love to get a second one.

This Caslon top was really pretty. The peplum is really cute and I always love swiss dot texture.

That’s all for me! What was in your haul?

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale – Sneak Peek Photos!

07/09/201907/10/2019

July 10th Updated the blog post with some more info on the gifts and requirements for purchase!

Since the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is fast approaching, I wanted to stop by my local store and check things out in person so I have my gameplan ready. I have it on good authority that there are over 150 brands participating the Glam Up Beauty event.

I took a few photos and I wanted to share what I found, particularly since there hasn’t been too much information about the Gift With Purchase Sets!

I don’t have a comprehensive list yet, but I believe once the sale starts, we will be able to access ALL gifts here: https://shop.nordstrom.com/content/beauty-gifts-with-purchase

Estee Lauder

Estee Lauder will offer 2 different GWP sets, one with an eyeshadow palette and one with a face palette with your $45 Estee Lauder purchase. The gift is valued at $150. There will also be a step up gift with a $115 Estee Lauder purchase.

Step up gift

Gift with Eyeshadow Palette

Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II 15ml
Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Complex Synchronized Recovery 5ml
Advanced Night Micro Cleansing Foam 30ml
Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara in Extreme Black
Eyeshadow Compact
Cosmetic Bag

Gift with Face Palette

Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II 15ml
Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Complex Synchronized Recovery 5ml
Advanced Night Micro Cleansing Foam 30ml
Face Compact: Bronze Goddess in shade Medium, NEW Pure Color Envy Sculpting Blush in Limited Edition Heatwave
Pure Color Envy Lipstick in Rose Tea
Cosmetic Bag

Step Up Gift Trio

Supreme+ Flash Facial 50ml
Supreme + 15ml
Supreme + Eye Balm 10ml

Lancome

Lancome will have a 7 piece gift with purchase of $45 (valued at $109), and a step up gift at $80 (with a combined value of $144).

Lancome Core Gift

Choose your Renergie Multi Action Lift Day Cream .5 oz or Absolue PC Soft Day Cream .17 oz
Also receive a Advanced Genifique .27 oz
CD Lipstick in Vintage Rose
5 Pan Eyeshadow Palette
Deluxe Definicils Mascara
Cosmetics Bag

Lancome Step up Gift Trio

Your choice of:

Tonique Confort 1.7 oz, Rose Sugar Scrub 1.6 oz , & Crème Mousse Confort Cleanser 1.7 oz
Or
Dual Finish Highlighter in Gold, Setting Spray, Brush

Clinique

Clinique is offering a 7 piece gift valued at $96 with your $29 Clinique purchase. There is also a step up gift after a $60 Clinique purchase of 2 full size products.

Clinique Gift Contents:

Take the Day Off Makeup Remover 50 ml
Rinse Off Foaming Cleanser 30 ml
Moisture Surge Supercharged Concentrate 15 ml tube
Smart Night Repair 15 ml jar
Dramatically Different Lipstick in Barely
High Impact Mascara in Black

Clinque Step Up Gift

4.2 oz Take the Day Off (full size)
6.7 oz Liquid Facial Soap (full size)

Clarins

Clarins is offering a gift with your $65 Clarins purchase. The 8 piece gift is valued at $49. It’s interesting how in the stock photo, the Beauty Flash Balm is shown as the same size as the Cleanser, but when I saw it in the store, it was half the size… hmmm…

Clarins also has a step up gift with your purchase of $100 in Clarins products. You’ll receive a Discovery size of the Exfoliating Body Scrub.

Clarins Gift

TS One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser 30ml
TS Beauty Flash Balm 15ml
TS Tonic Body Treatment Oil 10ml
Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector Mini in Shade 06 5ml
Double Serum Sachet- single 0.9ml
Super Restorative Total Eye Concentrate sachet- single 1ml
Cosmetics Pouch

Clarins Step Up Gift

Exfoliating Body Scrub 3.4 oz

MAC

This one is rather exciting, as I don’t recall a MAC gift last year. I don’t have details, but I do have a photo!

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale – Glam Up Days!

07/01/201907/01/2019

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is fast approaching and I have some new intel on what they will be doing for the sale!

Each day they will feature in-store events, special items from your favorite brands and free samples and gifts with purchase. It all starts on the first day of the public sale — July 19th, 2019.

nordstrom anniversary sale beauty exclusives 2019

Here’s all the info you need to know about the Beauty Glam Up Days at Nordstrom!

Date	Event
July 19	Tools Day — Learn how to use the latest innovative tools for skin and hair. Visit any beauty counter to get started.
July 20	Beauty Bash — Free Nordstrom tote filled with samples with your $125 beauty purchase
July 21	Scent Sunday — Get a deluxe bundled sample gift with your fragrance purchase of $85 (US only).
July 22	Makeup Monday — Enjoy the best of beauty with a fun and interactive makeup and skin care experience.
July 23	Receive a gift with your Lancôme purchase of $45 ($60 in Canada).
July 24	Chanel will give away free deluxe samples of DÉMAQUILLANT YEUX INTENSE Gentle Bi-Phase Eye Makeup Remover and HYDRA BEAUTY Micro Serum Intense Replenishing Hydration for smooth, glowing skin (U.S. only)
July 25	Stop in for a mini La Mer treatment and receive a 5 piece sample gift with a $375 La Mer purchase.
July 26	Receive a four-piece gift with your MAC purchase of $50.
July 27	Find your perfect shade of foundation from Dior and get a free 10 day supply. Also, get a mini Dior shopping bag with deluxe samples of One Essential and Diorshow lash maximizer with any Dior purchase.
July 28	Self Care Sunday — Pamper yourself with a new mask, tool or beauty regimen—available from multiple beauty brands.
July 29	National Lipstick Day — Go bold and find a new lip color on National Lipstick Day. Visit your favorite makeup counter to celebrate with perfect shades and finishes ranging from matte to high shine.
July 30	Preview the new Jo Malone scent: Poppy & Barley. Reeive a deluxe 3-piece gift with your Jo Malone purchase of $130 or more.
July 31	Take home a deluxe gift from Laura Mercier with your $85 Laura Mercier purchase ($125 in Canada).
Aug 1	Learn how to achieve fresh, healthy, glowing skin—and find your perfect Bobbi Brown foundation match. Plus, receive a free sample of Primer Plus Radiance SPF 35.
Aug 2	Receive a hydration analysis from Kiehl’s since 1851 and take home a customized moisturizer sample. Receive a full size Ultra Facial Cleanser with any $125 Kiehl’s purchase
Aug 3	With a $45 Estée Lauder purchase ($65 in Canada), in addition to the Anniversary Sale gift with purchase you’ll also receive a deluxe sample of Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II Serum and a 10-day supply of foundation.
Aug 4	From Clinique, take home a Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly and Chubby Stick Lip Color Balm in Super Strawberry with any $28 Clinique purchase.

Gift with Purchase at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

06/28/201906/28/2019

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale always brings us a ton of gift with purchase opportunities. I am still working on getting full details but I will share what I know now.

Don’t forget, Early Access for the sale starts Friday July 12th for card holders, and it starts Friday July 19th for the general public!

Estee Lauder

Receive deluxe samples of Nutritious Micro-Algae Pore Minimizing Shake Tonic (0.24 oz.), Perfectionist Pro Rapid Firm + Lift Treatment (0.24 oz.), Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix Serum (0.17 oz.) and Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Foam Cleanser/Purifying Mask (0.24 oz.) with your $49.50 Estée Lauder purchase. Online only.

Clinique

Receive deluxe samples of Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ (0.5 oz.) and Take the Day Off Makeup Remover for Lids, Lashes & Lips (1 oz.), plus Fresh Pressed Renewing Powder Cleanser with Pure Vitamin C (single use) and Stay-Matte Oil-Free Makeup (shade-sampler card in Ivory, Neutral & Golden) with your $45 Clinique purchase. Online only.

Drybar

Receive a deluxe sample of Detox Clear Invisible Dry Shampoo (0.35 oz.) and single-use sachets of On the Rocks Clarifying Charcoal Shampoo (0.23 oz.) and On the Rocks Lightweight Conditioner (0.23 oz.) with your $50 Drybar purchase. Online and in U.S. stores.*

Clarins

Receive deluxe samples of One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser with Orange Extract (0.1 oz.) and Double Serum Complete Age Control Concentrate (seven 0.03-oz. packettes) with your $45 Clarins purchase. Online only.

Kiehls

With your $125 Kiehl’s purchase, you’ll receive a deluxe sample of Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque (0.5 oz.). Online only.* Receive deluxe samples of Ultra Facial Cleanser (1 oz.), Youth Dose Eye Treatment (0.1 oz.), Midnight Recovery Concentrate (0.14 oz.) and Ultra Facial Cream (0.25 oz.) with your $85 Kiehl’s purchase. A $22 value. Online only.*

Glamglow

Receive deluxe samples of SUPERCLEANSE™ Clearing Cream-to-Foam Cleanser (0.5 oz.), GRAVITYMUD® Firming Treatment Mask (0.5 oz.), SUPERSERUM® 6-Acid Refining Treatment Serum (0.17 oz.) and SUPERTONER® Exfoliating Acid Solution Super Concentrated Exfoliating Toner (0.24 oz.) with your $50 GLAMGLOW® purchase. Online only.*

Sulwhasoo

Spend $350 on Sulwhasoo and also receive deluxe samples of First Care Activating Serum EX (0.25 oz.) and First Care Activating Sheet Mask (1 treatment). Online and in selected U.S. stores. Receive deluxe samples of Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream (0.16 oz.) and Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Creamy Mask (2 treatments) with your $150 Sulwhasoo purchase. A $44 value. Online and in selected U.S. stores.

Urban Decay

Receive deluxe samples of All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray (0.5 oz.) and Optical Illusion Complexion Primer (0.16 oz.) with your $35 Urban Decay purchase. Online and in selected U.S. stores.

Anastasia Beverly Hills

Receive a deluxe sample of Stick Contour Foundation in Banana (0.07 oz.) and a mini contoured makeup sponge with your $35 Anastasia Beverly Hills purchase. Online only.

Space.NK Oribe

Receive deluxe samples of Signature Shampoo (0.5 oz.), Signature Conditioner (0.5 oz.) and Créme for Style (0.5 oz.) with your $75 Oribe purchase. A $30 value. Online and in select U.S. stores.*

Moroccanoil

Receive single-use sachets of Moisture & Shine Shampoo and Moisture & Shine Conditioner (0.35 oz. each) and a deluxe sample of Treatment (0.34 oz.) with your $50 MOROCCANOIL® purchase. A $10 value. Online only.*

Too Faced

Receive a cosmetics case and a deluxe sample of Melted Matte Lipstick in Queen B (0.08 oz.) with your $40 Too Faced purchase. A $20 value. Online only.*

Cle de Peau

Receive deluxe samples of Protective Fortifying Emulsion SPF 22 (0.4 oz.) and Essential Refining Essence (1 oz.) with your $200 Clé de Peau Beauté purchase. Spend $300 on Clé de Peau Beauté and also receive a full-size Radiant Liquid Rouge Lip Lacquer in Peach Beige (0.18 oz.). An $80 combined value. Online only.*

Lancer

Receive deluxe samples of Caviar Lime Acid Peel (0.25 oz.), Omega Hydrating Oil (0.17 oz.) and Advanced C Radiance Treatment (0.25 oz.) with your $150 LANCER Skincare purchase. A $38 value. Online and in selected U.S. stores.*

Becca

Receive deluxe samples of Hydra-Mist Set & Refresh Powder (0.05 oz.) and Glow Gloss Lip Gloss in Rose Gold, plus three sample cards of Ultimate Coverage 24-Hour Foundation (9 shades total) with your $50 BECCA purchase. Online only.*

Alterna Hair care

Receive deluxe samples of Caviar Anti-Aging Smoothing Anti-Frizz Blowout Butter (0.85 oz.) and Caviar Anti-Aging Smoothing Anti-Frizz Dry Oil Mist (0.85 oz.) with your $30 ALTERNA® purchase. A $24 value. Online only.*

Herbivore Botanicals

Receive deluxe samples of Rose Hibiscus Hydrating Face Mist (2 oz.) and Brighten Pineapple Enzyme + Gemstone Instant Glow Mask (0.5 oz.) with your $50 Herbivore Botanicals purchase. An $18.50 value. Online and in selected U.S. stores.*

First Look at the Beauty Exclusives for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

06/28/2019

I’ve got your *EXCLUSIVE* first look at the Beauty Exclusives available at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!

Please note, these are not yet available for purchase. Nordstrom cardholders will be able to shop Early Access starting Friday, July 12th. Everyone else can start shopping Friday, July 19th.