Dermstore free BeautyFix Box + 20% off with $150 purchase

Dermstore is giving out free BeautyFix Box with $150 purchase. Plus, get 20% off with code AFFSPG2 on $150 order, exp 5/22.

The BeautyFix monthly subscription fee is $24.95, a one-time purchase is $34.95. The value of the box is over $100.

I am not sure what are in this free box, but here is a screenshot of the May box.

dermstore gift with purchase

Plus, you get 2 free magazine subscription.

dermstore gift with purchase

Amazon: 4 pcs real Techniques Core Collection Set only $8.26

Amazon is having this 4 pcs real Techniques Core Collection Set only for $8.26. Use Subscribe and Save to get another 5% or 15% off + free shipping.

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Other retailers price:

Free Derma e Firming DMAE Moisturizer sample + $3 off coupon

Directly from Derma E, get free Derma e Firming DMAE Moisturizer sample + $3 off coupon by signing up, for the 1st 7500.

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My BeautyBlender Purchase + Review

I bought my BeautyBlender Trio(2 full-size sponges + 1 blendercleanser) three months ago at Dermstore.com. I can’t be happier for how much I paid and what I bought! Here is my previous post about this deal.

Highlights of the purchase:

I paid $32 x 30% = $22.4 + tax + free shipping. If you buy them separately with full price, it’s $58 total!

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Here are 2 foil samples Dermstore included in the package. I don’t remember that I picked up any free samples during checkout, I forget to get these often!

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My BeautyBlender Review

This sponge is great! I am pretty much using BeautyBlender every day to apply BB cream since I got it. The BeautyBlender will double the size when it’s all soaked wet.

I wrote a Stila Blending Sponge review ($6 at Macy’s)a while ago. Now I can tell you the BeautyBlender is better! It’s softer, blends better and quicker!

I said in the Stila sponge review that washing the sponge before you use it instead of right after you use it for the convenience. Now I take it back! Because it’s not hygiene and the dried out stain is hard to wash. Wash it each time after use.

I use BeautyBlender on:

  • BB cream/Foundation
  • Concealer
  • Contour/Blush

BeautyBlender doesn’t fail me on any of these. There are all kinds of ways to use BeautyBlender, just google or youtube it.

I might try to apply heavy duty sunscreen lotion on my kids’ face before they jump into the pool this summer.

Pros:

  • BeautyBlender blends perfectly well and gives you airbrushed effect
  • It blends quicker and easier than the brush.

Cons:

  • Losing pink dye from the first few washes
  • Have to wash after each use
  • Stains could be hard to get rid of but eventually will be gone

Q: Is using BB sponge really quicker than using the brush?

A: Not really, if you add the time of washing the sponge especially when you are obsessed with washing all the stain away! I don’t need to wash brushes after each use.

Q: Will I buy it again?

A: Yes!

My tips of using BeautyBlender:

  • BeautyBlender works better with liquid or cream than powder
  • Apply the foundation on your face first with your fingers or brush, then blend with the sponge. It’s easier to blend and using less foundation(could be expensive!)
  • Right before you use the sponge, squeeze a bit in the dry towel to rid of excessive water
  • Wash right after each use
  • Use the silicon pad only when it’s necessary since over rubbing on that will shorten the sponge lifespan.

The Cleanser

I have both solid soap and liquid soap so that I can compare here.

Both of them wash the sponge quite well. If you are hurry in the morning, then there might be some stain left behind, but they will be gone at next wash.

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Both of them are over priced. I believe the BeautyBlender company make more money from their cleanser than the sponge!

The liquid soap: I don’t like the liquid soap pump. You are supposed to hold the sponge to press down the pump to express the liquid soap. BUT, I don’t know how much could get out, sometimes not enough, sometimes too much, then a mess. What I am doing now is to pump it out with hand but without the sponge.

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The Solid soap: I prefer solid soap better, easier to deal with and portable. BUT, the soap is not fixed into the jar, so when you swirl the sponge or brush on the soap, the soap swirl with you in the jar, I don’t like that!

The Sephora Solid Bar is fixed in the jar, so it’s better for me! It’s $14, $2 cheaper than the BB Solid. However, there is chance that the BB solid wash the sponge better. I can’t compare now since I used up the Sephora solid awhile ago and don’t have one now.

I recommend you try much cheaper options, like any gentle cleanser you will use on your face(except the Erno Laszlo black soap). I’ve used Philosophy Purity Made Simple and Dove soap to wash the sponge, both work quite well!

Q: Will I buy BeautyBlender cleanser again?

A: Only when there is a really good promotion.

*HOT* Buy Amazon Sample Box Get Equal Credit on future purchase = FREE 9 sample boxes (Amazon Prime only)

Update: I am adding another cookie sample box!

Cookie Sample Box, 5 or more samples ($4.99 credit with purchase)

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Sports Nutrition Sample Box, 8 or more samples ($9.99 credit with purchase)

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For Amazon Prime Members only – Buy the Sample Boxes Get the Equal Value Credit for future purchase = free sample boxes!

Go to the ‘Product Description‘ section to find the link to the eligible items you can use the credit on.

I list 9 boxes here, some might be already sold out!

Women’s Makeup & Hair Care Beauty Sample Box ($9.99 credit with purchase)

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Women’s Skin & Oral Care Beauty Sample Box ($14.99 credit with purchase)

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Men’s Grooming Sample Box ($19.99 credit with purchase)

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Amoretti Syrup Sample Box, 8 or more samples ($9.99 credit with purchase)

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Snack Foods Sample Box, 5 or more samples ($4.99 Credit with Purchase)

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Protein Bar Sample Box, 8 or more samples ($9.99 credit with purchase)

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Energy Drink Sample Box, 7 or more samples ($7.99 credit with purchase)

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Snack Bar Sample Box, 5 or more samples ($4.99 credit with purchase)

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Suds Sample Box, 8 or more samples ($7.99 credit with purchase)

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My Beauty.com gift with purchase

I made this purchase about two months ago at Beauty.com, another purchase for the free gift!

Here are what I bought. My total cost is $35 + free shipping.

beauty.com gift with purchase

My free FULL size Somme Institute Transport Pads with any $30 purchase, a $58 value! I have been wanting to try it for awhile, now I got it free!

DEAL: Buy $99 in Somme Institute products and get a free FULL SIZE SERUM ($82 Value!) at Beauty.com!

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My 3 free samples at check out. I didn’t forget this time.

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  • AHAVA Mineral Hand Cream, Complimentary Sample Packette
  • Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream Ultra Rich
  • WEI Bee Venom Anti-Wrinkle Mask

Nordstrom 19 pcs gift with $150 purchase($200 value!)

Get free 19 pcs gift set with $150 beauty purchase @Nordstrom, a $200 value!

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Include:
• Burberry Fresh Glow Luminous Fluid Base in Nude Radiance (0.05 oz.)
• Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue (0.03 oz.)
• Charlotte Tilbury Magic Night Cream (0.05 oz.)
• Omorovicza Queen of Hungary Mist (0.06 oz.)
• Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Diamond Transformative Energy Creme (0.24 oz.)
• HOURGLASS Veil Mineral Primer (0.14 oz.)
• VITA LIBERATA Fabulous Self Tanning Gradual Lotion (1.7 oz.)
• SK-II Facial Treatment Mask (1 mask)
• Sisley Paris Sisleÿa Essential Skin Care Lotion (0.07 oz.)
• Lancôme Absolue L’Extrait Regenerating Ultimate Elixir (0.17 oz.)
• AMOREPACIFIC Color Control Cushion Compact in 104 Light/Medium (0.17 oz.)
• Yves Saint Laurent L’Homme Eau de Toilette (0.05 oz.)
• Bottega Veneta Eau de Parfum (0.04 oz.)
• Antica Farmacista Prosecco Home Ambiance Perfume (0.08 oz.)
• Cartier La Panthère Eau de Parfum Légère (0.05 oz.)
• House of Matriarch Fragrance (scent varies, 0.03 oz.)
• La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream (3 packettes, 0.05 oz. each)
• Fresh Crème Ancienne Soft Cream Ultimate Ageless Complexion Treatment (0.2 oz.)
• Cosmetics Bag

And, spend $25 more to get free AERIN samples, a combined $240 value!

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• AERIN Fragrance Matchbox Set (includes Amber Musk, Ikat Jasmine, Evening Rose, Iris Meadow and Waterlily Sun; 0.07 oz. each)
• AERIN Rose Hand & Body Cream (1 oz.)
• AERIN Rose Lip Conditioner (0.1 oz.)

MORE bonus:

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Free Exederm Samples

Directly from Excederm, fill out the form to get the free samples.

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Bonton: Large Cosmetic Organizer only $3.60 shipped(reg. $11.99) + 3 samples w/any purchase + 7 pcs gift w/$99 beauty purchase

This Danielle Creations Large Cosmetic Organizer is only for $3.60 at Bonton online store, reg. $11.99!

Free shipping on any beauty purchases with code BEAUTY!

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There isn’t much information on this organizer at Bonton, but I found it at Amazon, priced for $15.99.

  • Durable acrylic makeup organizer with curved shape
  • 11 x 5 x 2.5-Inches

Plus, choose 3 samples with any beauty purchase!

bonton gift with purchase

I really become more and more like Bonton online store! I was at Bed Bath and Beyond yesterday, there is no such good price you can find over there for a cosmetic organizer, even with a 20% off coupon!

This Danielle Creations Manicure & Brush Set for $4.5 is a pretty good price too, reg. $14.99. Good for travel.

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There is also a sitewide GWP – Receive a free 7-pc. set with your Beauty & Fragrance purchase of $99 or more. Click here for the GWP page.

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Your gift will include:

  • philosophy® take a deep breath
  • Clarins Double Serum Packette
  • Lancôme® Color Design Lipstick in Oh My
  • Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream – Light/Medium
  • Estée Lauder Sumptuous Infinite Mascara
  • Ralph Lauren Polo Red
  • Juicy Couture® Viva Rose

Target: Free Advil Film-Coated tablets sample

Target just released a new free sample – Free Advil Film-Coated tablets sample. I have to grab this one!

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Target: Free Fiber Choice Flavor Drops Sample + Cartwheel 25% off Sonia Kashuk Knock Out Beauty

Here is a new Target free sample for ya – Fiber Choice Flavor Drops. Non-beauty, but I like to grab these free samples whenever I can from Target, a place I trust for free samples.

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Also, a Cartwheel offer – 25% off the Knock Out cosmetic line from Sonia Kashuk. Offer expires 5/21.

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Ulta.com gift with purchase – 22 pcs with $60 purchase + more

Receive a FREE 22-pc Beauty Bag with any $60 ULTA.com purchase.  A $100 value!

ulta gift with purchase

Include:

  • Vita Liberata Self-Tanning Gradual Lotion (1.69 oz)
  • Macademia Professional Nourishing Moisture Oil Treatment sample (0.34 oz)
  • Philosophy Take a Breath Oxygenating Gel Cream sample (0.07 oz x 2)
  • It Cosmetics CC+ Cream in Medium (0.067 oz)
  • Benefit Dew the Hoola Soft Matte Liquid Bronzer sample (0.16 oz)
  • ULTA Matte Lip Cream in Striking (0.98 oz)
  • Urban Decay One & done Hybrid Complexion Perfector sample (0.035 oz x 4)
  • Anastasia Concealer in 4 shades of Fair (0.014 oz x 4)
  • Tarte Creamy Powder Foundation sample
  • Hempz Sweet Pineapple & Honey Melon Body Wash and Moisturizer sample (0.25 oz x 2)
  • Alterna Volume Shampoo & Conditioner (0.25 oz x 2)
  • Dolce & Gabbana Dolce sample (0.05 oz)
  • Lorac Porefection Concealer in Golden Light & Medium (0.07 oz x 2)
  • Exuviance Daily Antioxidant Peel (single use pad)
  • Mario Badescu Vitamin C Serum sample (0.10 oz)
  • Phyto Exceptional Mask sample (0.40 oz)
  • Derme Microdermabrasion Scrub sample (0.12 oz)
  • Stila Aqua Glow Serum Foundation sample (3 shades)
  • Butter London Double Decker Lashes Mascara in Black sample (0.18 oz)
  • Pink Sugar Eau de Toilette sample (0.06 oz)
  • Murad Rapid Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Serum sample (0.25 oz)
  • It’s a 10 MIracle Leave-In Product Mini (2.0 oz)

And, Free IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Transforming Moisturizing Super Cream deluxe sample with ANY purchase.

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And, receive a FREE Hello Beautiful Deluxe Palette w/ any $16.50 ULTA Beauty Cosmetics, Brushes, and Beauty Tools purchase. You can stack it with $5 off $10 Ulta purchase coupon code 402383.

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DEAL, check out the Ulta Hair Event Daily Deals, ends 5/28

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DEAL, some Butter London nail polishes are on sale for $8, was $15-$18.

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DEAL, get this Full-Size Juice Beauty GREEN APPLE Peel Nightly Brightening Pads only for $10! See full price item here. A $45 value!

ulta gift with purchase

More promos:

  • Code 405929 – $3.5 off $15, exp 5/28
  • Or, code 402383 – $5 off $10 any Ulta Beauty brand purchase, exp 5/28.
  • Click here for the GWPs page.
  • ULTA Beauty Classic, Romance and Luxe Bath Collections, Smoothies, Hand Soap, Anti-Bacterial Gel and Suncare Buy 2 Get 2 FREE, exp 5/28
  • Free shipping on order $50 + 3 samples at checkout.

Ulta.com gift with purchase Update 5/13

Update 5/13:  Two new Ulta gwps worth mentioning here.

GWP 1: Free IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Transforming Moisturizing Super Cream deluxe sample with ANY purchase.

ulta gift with purchase

GWP 2: FREE Galactic Gorgeous Lip Gloss Set w/ any $30 Lipstick Queen purchase, 0.1 oz each

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  • Black Hole (shimmery deep wine)
  • Infinite (shimmery pinky peach)
  • Creation (shimmery rose)
  • Energy (shimmery bright red)

And, receive a FREE Hello Beautiful Deluxe Palette w/ any $16.50 ULTA Beauty Cosmetics, Brushes, and Beauty Tools purchase. You can stack it with $5 off $10 Ulta purchase coupon code 402383.

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And, get FREE Dr. Brandt Needles No More 3-D Filler Mask Deluxe Mini ($10 value) with ANY purchase.

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DEAL, check out the Ulta Hair Event Daily Deals, ends 5/28

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DEAL, some Butter London nail polishes are on sale for $8, was $15-$18.

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DEAL, get this Full-Size Juice Beauty GREEN APPLE Peel Nightly Brightening Pads only for $10! See full price item here. A $45 value!

ulta gift with purchase

More promos:

  • Code 405929 – $3.5 off $15, exp 5/28
  • Or, code 402383 – $5 off $10 any Ulta Beauty brand purchase, exp 5/28.
  • Click here for the GWPs page.
  • ULTA Beauty Classic, Romance and Luxe Bath Collections, Smoothies, Hand Soap, Anti-Bacterial Gel and Suncare Buy 2 Get 2 FREE, exp 5/28
  • Free shipping on order $50 + 3 samples at checkout.

My Sephora gift with purchase

I made this purchase about two months ago at Sephora online store and mainly for the 100 points rewards!

I bought the Sephora Hair Ties in Neutral for $5.  Shipping is free with Flash 2 Day Shipping.

Good hair ties and I do like them. It’s easy to wrap around and pull off smoothly. They do stretch out a bit, small and thin, but are not a big deal to me.

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Here are two 100 points rewards I got.

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The 3 samples I chose during checkout.

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  • Marc Jacobs Decadence Eau de Parfum Spray – 0.04 oz
  • CLINIQUE Pep-Start Eye Cream – 0.03 oz
  • Kate Somerville EradiKate™ To-Go Acne Treatment – one time use

Kiehl’s 20% off

Nordstrom is offering 20% off on Kiehl’s products to price match the Kiehl’s online store 20% off F&F sale.

@Kiehl’s online store – Receive 20% off any purchase with code FAMILY, exp 5/16. Free shipping on order $50 + 3 samples at checkout.

@Nordstrom – 20% off on all Kiehl’s products. No code needed. Free shipping + choose 3 samples at checkout(better samples!) = better deal!

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Click here to see all the Kiehl’s items price low – high, starts from $5.6 after 20% off.

Currently, there are 3 mascara samples you can get at checkout – good ones. I have the MAC mascara sample and keep it in the purse. I got at least 10+ uses out of it so far and still have enough left.

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