To My Fellow Beautynistas on the East Coast....

Hey Everyone!! As you know, this blog is devoted to my obsession with beauty, fashion, and the quest for a good deal.

Save 15% at Walgreens.com

You can save an extra 15% when you make a purchase through Walgreens.com. Select beauty products are BOGO 50% (like the new Maybelline High Shine Color Glosses),

My New Mally Purchase!

After trying Mally Poreless Face Defender (and loving it), I was curious about other items in Mally Roncal's line. Knowing you get more bang for your buck through sets, I picked two that I found hard to resist.

Gotta Try or Pass It By: E.l.f Stuido HD Blush

I was super excited when I found out E.l.f was launching a HD Blush. Knowing what I know I know about the E.l.f brand, I knew it would be affordable (especially compared to the Makeup Forever Blush that sells for $26). Armed with a code to take off I  purchase two of the five shade: Diva and Encore(one shade Superstar was sold out and the other two I didn't think would be flattering to my skin tone). My order arrived pretty quickly and I started experimenting with the HD Blushes immediately.

The blushes retail for $3 and are .34 oz in size

All Laura Geller Blushes 15% Off!!!

All Laura Geller blushes are 15% off when you make your purchase at www.laurageller.com. You can also receive free shipping when you spend $35. No code is needed to take advantage of this offer. Offer is good through October 30th.

My First Purchase from JustFab!!

I love clothes just as much as I love makeup. One day while watching t.v, I saw an ad for JustFab. I have seen the ad plenty of times before, but that day I was feeling extremely curious and decided it was time to check this site out for myself.

Ulta Sale Alert!!!

Hello, my fellow makeup lovers. There are a couple of sales going on at Ulta that I wanted to share with you. First, did you receive the 20% off coupon that Ulta sent???? If you did, I would love to hear what you picked up. I receive one in the mail and another one in my email, so needless to say I have been to my local Ulta twice this week. Check out my new Ulta haul video on YouTube (my channel is  willworkforproduct) to see what item I picked up. Now let's talk about a couple of items you can find on sale.

L'OCCITANE on Hautelook!!

Hautelook will feature products from L'Occitane en Provence this Wednesday October 24th. I have my fingers crossed that items featuring their Almond scent will be available, because they are among some of my favs when it comes to bath and body. Sale starts at 8AM PST. For more information visit www.hautelook.com!!

Cargo Cosmetics on Hautelook!!

Cargo Cosmetics will be among the feature beauty products on Hautelook. Sale starts Monday October 22nd at 8AM PST. Visit www.hautelook.com for more details.

Save 20% on Tarte Cosmetics

For 3 days, you can save 20% off your Tarte Cosmetics purchases. Shipping is free on purchases of $40 and more, plus you'll receive a free sample. There are some really great values sets and a additional 20% makes them an even better deal. Visit www.tartecosmetics.com and enter TREAT at checkout. Offer ends October 21st.

Hautelook: Urban Decay Cosmetics this Thursday !!

Urban Decay products will be feature this Thursday on Hautelook. What is Hautelook, you might ask?

HauteLook is a premier members-only site that offers private, limited-time sale events on the world's best brands. Each day, members receive an email invitation to the newest, most exclusive sale events on the best merchandise for men, women, kids, home and beauty - at prices up to 75% off retail. HauteLook is free to join and everyone is welcome, there are no commitments or charges for membership.

If you haven't sign up for Hautelook, I would greatly appreciate if you use the referal link down below. You can also sign up directly through Hautelook.

Referal Link
http://www.hautelook.com/short/3H5ng


Sale starts this Thursday at 8AM PST.

Real Technique Brushes Available at Walmart

I was doing some online shopping at Walmart's website and couldn't believe my eyes when I saw Real Technique Brushes. I absolutely love these brushes, they are great quality and the price just can't be beat. The brushes run about the same price as Ulta, but it's nice to know that another retailer is carrying these great brushes.

Coming Soon: QVC Customer Choice Beauty Awards

AND THE WINNER IS (DRUM ROLL PLEASE)...............Tune in to QVC ON Tuesday October 30th to see the winners of QVC's Customer Choice Beauty Awards. Winners will be announced online throughout the day, then on-air at 9PM ET.

Gotta Try or Pass It By: Clean & Clear Advantage Oil Absorbing Cream Cleanser

I was at Walmart one day, doing my usual shopping, when somehow I manage to find myself in the skincare department. I was glancing at different products, when one in particular caught my eye. Being a  part of the "oily skinned"club, I'm always on the hunt for that "miracle" product. You know the one that will banish my oils for good? And there it was. Sitting perfectly on the shelve: Clean and Clear Advantage Oil Absorbing Cream Cleanser. Could this be the answer to controlling my skin and dare I say make my skin balance? If it is I would have my oily skin membership revoke, but I'd be ok with that,  I could happily join the "I have perfectly balance skin" society.  With the claim: "Controls shine all day long", I knew I had to give these product a try. So, I grab the product off the self and went on about my shopping.

Here's what Clean & Clear website says about the product:

There are cleansers. And then there’s ADVANTAGE^® Oil Absorbing Cream Cleanser, the only one with POWDERPARTICLES^™ technology that absorbs oil—even after you wash. The cleanser leaves you with a soft, powdery-finish that helps control oil so your skin stays less shiny all day.


I been using this product for a while. So was it a GOTTA TRY or PASS IT BY???????????????????????

                                      PASS IT BY

Hmm, I do I put this nicely..... I hate this cleanser!! This cream cleanser does not feel the way you expect a cream cleanser to feel.There seems to be some grit in the product (I assume to absorb excess oil) and feels more like a thick mask, than a cream cleanser. I have pretty strong skin and don't have many skin sensitives, but the Menthol in this product burn my skin and let me red in some areas. I do use oil controlling products, so while testing this product I stop because I wanted to test the claim "controls shine all day long". For me I wasn't more oily after using this product, but I definitely wasn't less oily. The cleanser as a strong perfum-my scent which I didn't particular like either.

  I would not recommend purchasing this product. It does not live up to the claims it states on the packaging. So, I will continue to hold on to my "oily skinned" membership card until I find a product that actually works.

Take an Extra 20% off ALL Beauty Products at Walgreens

Now through October 20th, you can take an extra 20% off ALL Beauty and Personal Care items when you shop online at Walgreens. You can also receive free shipping when you spend $25. Visit www.walgreens.com and enter code LOVELY20.

Sleek Makeup Haul

Sleek Cosmetics is a brand I had heard about for awhile. When I heard they were offering 20% off I immediately decided now was the time to try this line for myself. If you haven't heard about Sleek, they are a UK drugstore brand makeup (many say it's the E.L.F eqivalent). I ordered 3 items and was super-excited when they arrive.

I-Divine Palette

I-Divine Palette's all contain 12 highly pigmented shadows. Not all palettes are avaible to ship to the U.S. I purchase the palette in Sunset. The colors are so rich and really pretty. I love the embossed print on the shadow and the case for the palette is very sleek!! These palettes sell for $9.99.




Pout Polish

Pout Polish is a tinted lip conditioner that nourishes and feels like a lip balm, whilst providing the look and colour of a subtle gloss. They have a vanilla scent to them and contain a SPF of 15. I purchase the shade Scandal. It's a beautiful, wearable, glossy red shade. Pout Polish cost $5.99.

Pout Paint

 Pout Paint is an intense lip pigment. A little goes a very long way. I chose the shade Port. Port, is a gorgeous shade. Pout Paints cost $6.49


Shipping was only $2.27, which I think was extremley reasonable especially considering it was internationally shipping. I placed my order on  Monday 9/17 and in the email, it said I would receieve an email when my order shipped. I never receieved an email confirming that my order ship. I recieved my order Wednesday 9/26. I'm please with the items I purchase, but I do feel like Sleek needs to do a better job of letting customers know when they can expect their order and providing emails confirmining that orders have been shipped.

Hautelook: LORAC this Monday

This Monday October 15th, Hautelook will feautre products from LORAC. The sale begins at 8AM PST and will go through Wednesday. Visit www.hautelook.com for more details.

Gotta Try or Pass It By: E.L.F Studio Lip Exfoliator

If there is one makeup item I have the most of, I would have to say lip products. I have been a lip junkie ever since I started wearing makeup. I can still hear my mom asking me "Raquel, how many lipsticks and glosses could you possible need"? What can I say, I'm a serious lipstck/lip gloss addict and if there's a cure, I don't want it. Being one who love to where all kinds of shades on my soup coolers (a.k.a my lips), I know to make any lip color look it's best, smooth lips are a must. I was doing some research on E.L.F website when I stumble upon there new Studio Lip Exfoliator. I was immediately intrigued and knew that like many lip products I must have it. Unfortnatley, at the time it was sold out. Like any true makeup obsessed person, I did the most resonable thing could think of......I cybered stalked the product and waited for it to come back in stock. Well, it finally did come back in stock and armed with a 50% off code I immediately added it to my cart (I added a few other goddies as well :)) and checkout while the items I wanted were still avaiable.


Here's how E.L.F describes the product:

Gently exfoliate lips to remove dry, chapped skin with our Lip Exfoliator! A sweet sugar and smoothing sensation, infused with Vitamin E, Shea Butter, Avocado, Grape and Jojoba Oils to nourish and protect. This Lip Exfoliator treats and smoothes lips for a conditioned and revitalized feel.



              SO IS THIS PRODUCT A GOTTA RY OR PASS IT BY??????????????

I've had this product for a little over a week and I have to say I'm in love. First the price of $3 is amazing!! I love how this scrub is package like a lipstick which makes it easy to apply to the lips. It smells sweet, kinda chocolatley. It has a sweet taste, so if you accidently get some in your mouth, it doesn't cause your gag reflexes to kick in. The scrub is gentle yet effective in buffing dead skin off your lips.

This is how I like to apply the product.  I use the product as part of my night time routine. I dampened my lips a bit, as the product suggest. I rub the product on my lips from the tube. Then I rub my lips together, to really work and exfoliate my lips. I then let the product sit on my lips for about a minute, to allow the Vitamin E, Avacodo and other oils to soak into my lips. I then wipe my lips clean and apply my EOS balm.

I HIGHLY recommend purchasing this product. Having smooth lips is important year around. The product does what it clams and the price of $3 makes this very affordable. Plus E.L.F always has a promotion of some type going on so more than likely you'll be able to to get this product for even less than the retail price (I only paid $1.57). Currently this item is only available on www.wywslipsface.com and it's sold out (again), but you can provide them with your email, so they can let you know when this item is back in stock. I will definaetly be picking up more for my siste, mom and myslef (cause I'm a lip addict!!).

Obsession Cofessions: My Favs for the Month of September

Here's a list of my favs for the month of September. What were some of yours

Mally Poreless Face Defender:  Great for touch-ups without making skin look ashy. This balm type product helps to blur imperfections and leaves you looking smooth.

Cargo Essential Palette in Warm Neutral: The perfect shadow quad for the perfect neutral eye look.

Wen Cleansing Conditioner: I love the fact that this is sulfate-free and I can use it to cleanse my hair, deep condition, and a leave in conditioner.

Sleek Sunset Eyeshadow Palette: 12 gorgeous colors that are super-pigmented and the price of $9.99 just can't be beat.

Sleek Paint Pout in Port: Love how rich and deep this color shade. Definitely one of my favorite lippies

Sleek Paint Polish in Scandal: Deep rich color with SPF 15 and it's taste delicious

Carol's Daughter Black Vanilla: I like how this shampoo cleansing my hair without stripping it.

Maybelline Limited Edition Color Tattoos in Mossy Green, Gold Shimmer, Rich Mahogany: These are super-pigmented and extremely long wearing

Revlon PhotoReady Blush in Flush: This bright shade instantly perks up your skin and your cheeks.

Sonia KashukIlluminating Bronzer in Bronze Goddess: This bronzer makes your your skin glowy and radiant.

Ojon Damage Reverse Hair Treatment: I have been using this product for years. This really helps hydrate my hair and keep it healthy while I'm growing it out.

Tarte EmphasEYES in Bronze: I love how this eyeshadow stick is easy to apply to the eyes and stay put all day.

QVC TSV: Philosophy 3pc Set

Saturday's TSV on QVC, will be from Philosophy. Philosophy Miracle Worker Miraculous Anti-Aging 3pc Essentials Kit (item #A225558) will have a TSV price of $79.14, s/h $7.72 (a retail value of $163). The set includes:

8-fl-oz miraculous anti-aging lactic acid cleanser & mask--(new and exclusive to QVC until 12/25/12)

60-count miraculous anti-aging retinoid pads with 2-fl-oz miraculous anti-aging retinoid solution

2-fl-oz miraculous anti-aging moisturizer

You will also be able to chose a two month easy payment plan.Visit www.qvc.com for more information.

Sale Alert: All Urban Decay Products 20% Off

Urban Decay is having their Friends & Family Sale. Now through October 13, you can take 20% off everything on Urban Decay's website (yes, everything!!). Shipping is free when you spend $50. Visit www.urbandecay.com and enter code FFHOLIDAY12 at checkout.

NYX Crimson Amulet Collection $9.99

NYX is offering The Crimson Amulet Collection (inspired by the film Dark Shadows) for $9.99. The original price was $25, so if you have been eyeing this palette, now is the time to pick one up while it's still available at such a great price. Visit www.nyxcosmetics.com for more information.

Spend $15, Get Free Shipping from E.L.F!!

For Columbus Day ,E.L.F Cosmetcs is offering free shipping when you spend $15. Need ideas on what to purchase, check out my Ulta/Elf Haul video on youtube (willoworkforproduct). Visit www.eyeslipface.com and enter code CDSHIP at checkout. Offer valid today only.

Extra 50% off Red Tag Clearance at Sally's

This weekend at Sally's, you can take an extra 50% all red clearance items (including in-store equipment on clearance. Offer is valid in-store and online, October 5- 7th.

Newness: WEN Kids

There are some new WEN products that can be found on QVC's website. Introducing WEN Kids Cleansing Conditioner (item # A227312), design for tiny tots. There are three scents/flavors to chose from: Watermelon, Strawberry-Banana, and Apple. The price is $29 for 16 oz. of product. WEN Kids officially launches this Sunday October 7th at 5PM EST on QVC. Visit www.qvc.com for more details.

Luminess TS on HSN Today!!

HSN Today's Special is from Luminess. For $89.95 you'll recieve  Luminess Air Signature Airbrush Beauty System (Item # 209-195). The Luminess Air Signature Airbrush Beauty System Includes:

Compressor with airbrush stylus Silicone hose Empty cleaning bottle (2) .55 fl. oz. Ultra Airbrush Foundations .25 fl. oz. Blush .25 fl. oz. Moisturizer Instructional DVD Instructions Manufacturer's 1-year limited warranty

The choice of shades are: Fair, Medium, Warm, Tan, and Deep. You can also get easy pay ($29.98/ 3 months). Visit www.hsn.com for more details.

Free Shipping for the Rest of 2012 from MAC!!

MAC is offering free shipping for the rest of the year (yes you read that correctle, the rest of 2012). No offer code is needed and there's no minimum. Visit www.maccosmetics.com for more details.

We got a (Much Needed) Makeover!!

As, ya'll know I'm a product junkie. The only thing better than products, in my opinion  is a good makeover and that's exactly what happen to this blog. I want to thank my husband for helping re-design the site. Tell me what you think! I would love to hear from you. More changes coming soon!