Haven't Tried Lancôme’s Génifique Yet? What Are You Waiting For?

Génifique has been a runaway hit since its launch in 2009—and with good reason. The lightweight concentrate melts onto skin, wears beautifully under makeup, works on every age and skin type and most importantly, delivers visibly radiant skin in just seven days. Since trying this product when it first debuted, I'm never without a bottle.  Yes, it's just that good!

And here's your opportunity to try this amazing concentrate absolutely free. All throughout March, Lancôme will be offering deluxe, seven-day samples via their Facebook page. Here’s how it works:

1) Visit www.facebook.com/lancome

2) Not a fan yet? Then click “like” and you’ll be directed to the Génifique experience and offered a coupon for the deluxe sample. Already a fan? Then click directly on the Génifique tab on the left to get started. You can redeem the printed coupon at any Lancôme counter in the U.S.

3) Now for the fun part! After entering your info, you’ll be invited to compliment a friend. Your friend gets a feel-good message on their Facebook news feed, anything from “you’re gorgeous!” to “you’re an amazing sister!”, and gets her own deluxe seven-day supply of Génifique

Soooooo ..... what you waiting for? Not much time left in March. Get clickin'!   :~ D

Sephora: Free Clutch + Samples ... Yummy!

Who can resist a booty of free beauty samples, especially when packed inside a chic and oh so useable little clutch bag? Not I ... now only to decide what I want to purchase to get it.

Free with any $25 Sephora online purchase.  The clutch is equipped with four pockets (perfect to keep your cell phone hidden), has a glossy black finish, loaded with 12 fab samples from great beauty brands.  These are the kinds of promos that speak to me!

Hurry ... supplies won't last long for this one! Check sephora.com for all the deets.

Hoping to get back to beauty blogging soon and I apologize it's been so slow, hit and miss.  I've some absolutely fantastic products to tell you about in reviews. Been so busy at the office!  : (

xo

Exercise in Happiness: Spirit Beauty Lounge Sample Packages

Another site you MUST check out for a sweet variety of sample packages at a ridiculously low price is Spirit Beauty Lounge! If you're a reader of ftlob, you know I adore this store and for so many reasons! They are committed to organic and green beauty brands and offer really the finest there is in skincare, fragrance, cosmetics, haircare and other beauty products. Their customer service is second to none!

Spirit and her team will cater a sample package specifically to your liking and it will come prettily packaged with love and goodness directly to you. I've found so many wonderful brands and products through her sample packages I'd never have probably tried otherwise.

You can choose to include a sample from just about any item in the store: fragrance, makeup, haircare, skincare ... they'll do you up a nice little deluxe trial.  Or, you can allow the team to create a sample box specific to your heart's desire, needs, wants and/or concerns.  Most of the sample packages are offered at $10, which is almost ridiculously low considering the variety of products you'll receive, the quality and the amount.

Do something good for yourself and check it out! Consider it an exercise in happiness. xo

Total Beauty Mini Sized Products for Trial

Oh wow, I had no idea they were doing this now!

FYI, my angels, Total Beauty now has mini and travel-sized products for sale at very low prices for their members so you can try products that sound good before you commit to buying the full-size.  What a wonderful idea. And ... it looks like you get free shipping to boot. Here's some of what's up on the Total Beauty Sample page now:

SKYN ICELAND OXYGEN INFUSION NIGHT CREAM
4 week supply - $13

A gentle, emollient night cream infused with natural extracts and nurturing bioactive elements.

Designed to work with skin’s natural renewal process, Oxygen Infusion Night Cream transforms your complexion into the translucent, glowing, fresh skin you crave. Microencapsulated oxygen fortifies and energizes skin depleted from stress, while helping to restore tone and texture to optimal levels. With a mild warming sensation, our night cream delivers anti-aging rice peptides and calming natural extracts to help alleviate the premature signs of aging due to stress.

Bioactive boosters: • Microencapsulated oxygen delivers energy to the cells and helps create radiant, glowing skin • Rice peptides help minimize wrinkles • Yeast extract moisturizes, soothes and helps calm inflamed skin • White willow bark, a naturally occurring form of salicylic acid, soothes irritation and helps provide antibacterial protection
Paraben-free, petroleum-free, mineral oil-free, sulfate-free, dye-free, cruelty-free, 100% vegetarian and allergy tested.
 
 

FOREVERLILY EDP ROLL-ON
approx 35 applications; .125 oz - $25
 
I have this fragrance and it is indeed quite lovely! The fragrance, was intended to aid the wearer in opening the heart and reaching for the highest within them. The result is an enveloping Oriental blend with a top note dominated by clove and sweet accents of lemon and fresh lychee. The fresh green crispness of fig and the feminine presence of stargazer lily are equally balanced in the middle note. The base note is comprised of cedarwood, vanilla, amber and sandalwood. Comes in a lovely forevelily blue organza bag. Take your foreverlily eau de parfum with you everywhere in this convenient, travel-sized rollerball. Great for handbag, gym bag or travel bag.
 

BECCA LOOSE FINISHING POWDER in SESAME
approx. 45 applications - $12
 
Ahhh ... well, I have this one too! BECCA's Sesame shade has been deemed by many to be the most universal of the shades and the best at perfecting skin tone. I forgot I had this; gonna have to pull it out to use tomorrow morning in fact. Widely regarded by many markeup artists as the finest powder in the world, BECCA’s Fine Loose Finishing Powder is unlike any other. This unique formulation is lightly pigmented and micro-milled, creating a perfectly uniform, ultra thin layer that allows the skin's natural oils to lightly shine through. The result ensures your foundation looks like real skin, with the added benefit of your makeup staying on all day. Preservative and paraben-free.
 
 

JUARA RICE FACIAL CLEANSER
3 week supply; 1 oz - $10
 
Another brand very well worth your looking into! This softening foaming cleanser combines gentle yet effective cleansing agents, which is said to remove make-up and skin-dulling debris, with the conditioning benefits of rice starch. Known for its soothing and softening properties, rice starch helps prevent moisture loss by enhancing the skin's protective barrier. Rich in amino acids and proteins naturally found in rice, this cleanser evokes the ritual of a rice water rinse, traditional in Indonesia. Your skin will be so soft after using it you won't want to stop touching it. Dermatologist Tested. Sulfate-free. Oil-free. Paraben-free. Oil-free.

KLORANE GENTLE DRY SHAMPOO w/ OAT MILK
6 week supply (you get 2- 1 oz spray cans) - $15

Been wanting to try this one actually. This particular product and brand of the dry shampoo craze has been well received. The quick, portable way to clean hair without water now fits perfectly into every cosmetic bag or carry on. This dry shampoo cleans hair in minutes without water. Suitable for all hair types, it is formulated with protecting oat milk, making it appropriate for even the most sensitive scalps. Corn and rice starch deliver a powerful cleansing action and natural absorbent microspheres eliminate dirt, oil and odors. Hair instantly regains volume and texture. Quick and practical to use, it's ideal for traveling, people on-the-go, after the gym, busy moms, to extend a blow-out or protect hair color.

POP BEAUTY MINI RIBBON GLOSS DUO
8 week supply (at least) - $12

You get them both! Here's POP Beauty's cult favorite Ribbon Gloss tins in a mini version. Pocket-sized tins containing three coordinated shades of POP's deluxe lip gel. Nourishes lips with tons of jojoba oil and a yummy, coconut flavor. Keep one of each in your bag for super silky and always pout ready lips! Shades are Peony Pink and Daisy Glow.

DOSHACARE DISCOVERY SKINCARE KITS
each kit is a one week supply - $44

Sensitive Skin Kit and Oily, Congested Skin Kit are both available at this time.  This is a brand I'd adore trying! Your Dosha specific Discovery Kit assembles all the products required to honor your self with a daily and weekly ritual of skincare. Authentic radiance comes from rituals that restore and rejuvenate the mind and body. A customized DoshaCare Discovery Kit aspires to inspire you to move towards balance. Be good to the plant and to your skin with products packaged in convenient size bottles that are refillable and suitable for travel.
Kits contain Dosha specific Cleanser, Masque, Elixir, and Moisturizer in 10ml sizes. Also includes Sakala Ama Release Tonic and Sakala Environmental Shield 4 ml, Sakala Exfoliant 10ml, Sakala Eye and Neck Balm 3 gr. and a free trail of Sakala Sunscreen 28+.

Pitta/Pitta This daily and weekly ritual provides cleansing and exfoliation that calms, soothes and nourishes to harmonize an aggravated Pitta skin condition. Your Pitta/Pitta Discovery kit comes complete with every item in the Pitta and Sakala collection to treat your skin type for 3 to 5 days. Be good to the planet and to your skin with products packaged in convenient size bottles that are refillable and suitable for travel.

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Other brands I see available now include 100% Pure, Avene, Alterna, Code.ai, Demeter, Go Smile, Goldfaden, HydroPeptide, June Jacobs, LaRocca, Mama Mio, Oscar Blandi, Paula Dorf, Pevonia Botanica (love them), Warren-Tricomi and others.

So, click over to Total Beauty to check out what they have available in these mini, trial-sized products from really great brands.  If you're not yet a member, don't worry, you can register when you get there.



Quickie PSA: Free Shipping Plus Free Deluxe Samples w/ $25 Order Today Only!

6/19/10 ONLY! Free Shipping & 8 Free Samples w/ ANY $25 Purchase Using Code: 57372 - ONLINE EXCLUSIVE

Look at those samples, man, those are lovely, and HUGE! This fabulous offer ends today so hurry!

Shop ULTA and Get a Goody Bag Filled with Lots of Lovely Samples

Here's the biggest ULTA Sample Giveaway of the season.  Receive 14 free deluxe samples in an airline approved cosmetic bag with your online ULTA purchase of just $25 or more. Wow!  That's pretty tempting.

Want some ideas on products to consider to score that GWP?  Watch ULTA's makeup artists create magic with this how-to video transforming model Mona's look to smokey and sun-kissed.  They'll tell you what products they used as well as how to apply them.

Shop ULTA for more information and to take advantage of this fab little goody bag offer! May not be combined with other offers. Be sure to add the sample bag to your cart before checking out. Offer good through midnight on Saturday, May 22, 2010 or while suppplies last.

Sephora Pick Your Own Treats: 5 Free Samples

Sephora is upping their free sample loot for customers making a purchase of any size. Woohoo ... nothing draws me to buy more than free goodies! For me, it's the ultimate incentive. Here are the brands Sephora has to choose your samples from right now:

Urban Decay, Laura Mercier, Smashbox, Kate Somerville, Bvlgari, Ole Henriksen, Chanel, Tocca, Peter Thomas Roth, LORAC, Leslie Blodgett (ok, ladies, I'm cracking up at that last choice, but anyway ... seriously? Leslie Blodgett of Bare Escentuals notoriety has a namesake fragrance out? Oy vey ... say it isn't so - there for your pickin' if you so desire).

Visit Sephora online to do your shopping and select your sample gifts. Free with any order only through 10/15/09.