L'Oreal HIP, one of my favorite cosmetics lines, has a few brand new products lined up that will soon be widely available everywhere! Today I'll tell you about just one of the exciting new discoveries - L'Oreal HIP Color Presso!
The Color Presso series is a collection of lip glosses that come in pairs and can be mixed together or worn alone. Each set includes two shiny, shimmery shades that are meant to be complementary and blendable. And, like all L'Oreal HIP glosses, they have a delicious, light vanilla scent and no-stick finish!
Simply squeeze one tube to use one shade at a time, or squeeze both to mix the two colors together and create your own "custom" shade!
The price will be a bit steep for some, but considering that you are getting two lip glosses in one, the deal isn't bad. These gorgeous lip gloss pairs retail for about $11-13 each, depending on where you find them. Keep an eye out at your local drugstore or mass retailer, and be sure to check them out when they're on sale!
First Look: L'Oreal HIP Color Presso
Happy Holidays from Bare Budget Beauty!
I hope you all have wonderful holidays, no matter what you celebrate!
How will you be spending these special days? :)
As a side note, for those wondering: I decide to discontinue my holiday gift guide this year, mostly due to a complete lack of response. It was a lot of hard work that didn't appear to be helpful as I had hoped, so I stopped making installments. Next time, if you like it, please do let me know so I'll continue it. :) But without any feedback, I couldn't be sure if it was worth working on.
2008 Holiday Gift Guide - Stocking Stuffers 1
Welcome back to the Holiday Gift Guide! Seeing that Christmas is in just a few short days, I thought it would be appropriate to give you some gift ideas for those of us who have saved their shopping until the last minute (guilty!), or are simply out of ideas.
Today I'll give you an idea for a great and inexpensive stocking stuffer!
A Korean beauty company called the Face Shop (not unlike the Body Shop in the US) has recently started distributing some of its products at Walgreens stores throughout the country. I made this discovery while browsing my own Walgreens recently, and I was pleasantly surprised by what I found!
The Face Shop Mask Sheets are single-use facial masks enriched with a variety of ingredients for a multitude of purposes! Made with great items like aloe, fresh fruit, collagen, vitamins, antioxidants, and more, it's hard to pick just one! Here are just a few masks you can choose from:
Herbal Therapy
Fresh Fruit (pomegranate, lemon, grape, acerola, etc.)
Fresh Aloe
Vita-K
Vita-C
Vita-B
Vita-E
Vita-A
Essential Pearl
Essential Hyaluronic
Essential Co-Q10
Essential Collagen
Essential Ceramide
Each mask has its own unique ingredient combination and purpose - from moisturizing and refining to brightening, soothing, and protecting. Some are even geared towards anti-aging! As you can see, you're bound to find a mask - or several - that are perfect for any girl concerned about her skin.
Best of all, these masks are fabulously inexpensive! You can purchase them at 2/$5, or individually - but I recommend buying them in pairs. With so many choices, how could you pick up only one?
Check out the Face Shop online or at your local Walgreens!
20% Off at ULTA
Just in time for your last-minute holiday beauty shopping, ULTA is coming to the rescue! Now through December 24, you'll receive 20% off your ENTIRE PURCHASE online or at a store near you! Maybe good things do come to those who wait. :)
Simply print the coupon here or enter code 88477 at checkout to receive your 20% discount.
In addition, don't forget to place your orders by noon CST on December 22 for 2-day delivery and by noon CST on December 23 for next day delivery!
Enjoy, and happy Christmas shopping!
Total Beauty Web Tour - 12/20/08
It's been a while, but here's a new weekly Web Tour for you to enjoy! Check out all the holiday-entries for giveaways, last minute shopping ideas, and more.
Happy holidays, enjoy, and be beautiful!
Because confidence is the most beautiful accessory to wear, enter to win a $500 personal coaching gift certificate from Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog (sessions conducted via phone or in person by a Certified Personal and Executive Coach).
Lipstick Addict makes a review on elf cosmetics : All Over Face Color in Pink Lemonade and Brightening Eye Color in Noveau Neturals so check it out!
Viva Woman reviews THINgloss: a lip gloss that can make you thin!
Beauty Junkies Unite has some decadent sweets to share that won't go straight to your hips! Come check out the new Sweet Decadence eye shadow collection from Bare Escentuals. Eyeshadow swatches have never been so sweet!
Monique at Beauty Girl Musings reviews The Body Shop's new line of mineral makeup, Nature's Minerals. Click here for the scoop!
Beauty Anonymous takes a look at Paul & Joe Spring 2009 Makeup Collection.
Need an amazing and affordable holiday eye palette? Look no further than Purminerals Holiday Eye Palette in Celebrate, Reflect, and Inspire as reviewed by CaliforniaCosmetics.
The Latest Holiday Beauty Deals Addicted To Lipstick Has put together a list of all the Holiday beauty deals you can find this week on the web.Click here for all the latest beauty deals and steals to buy.
The Makeup Divas reviews and tells you about a romantic and stylish home fragrance line that have made their way into Elton John and P.Diddy's homes. Check it out HERE.
Fabulous Over Forty has a Prescriptives Px Protect giveaway. Be sure to sign up for a chance to win!
Indian Girl shares her easy steps to follow a complete Night Time Skin Care Routine
Happy Holidays from Makeup Files! Just in time for the holidays, Trisha is giving her readers a discount on The Complete Eyebrow Guide, 50% off! Take advantage of the half off discount from now until the end of the year.
Halle Berry Hair Styles-by Talking Makeup!
Beauty411 gets her dreamgirl on and shares a Holiday Luxe Gift Guide!
Boutique Flair sampled several products from Skin Care Rx. Just what the Dr. ordered for beautiful skin!
eye4style is loving festive candles - see her picks for the best of the bunch!
The girls over at Beauty in Real Life are having 2 giveaways this week....one with Oral B Pulsonic and another with Phillips Norelco Bodygroom for men. Check out the details here.
Find Your Best Concealer at The Beauty Blog.
The Mineral Makeup Blog reviews Pur Minerals Pressed Mineral Foundation.
Suzanne at RN Guide to Skin Care answers the burning question, " What is a Peptide?The Beauty Alchemist is giving away 1 Beautyfix Kit of products . Enter thru Dec. 27
Glossypink shows you some gorgeous holiday looks (and has a special song to Santa!)
Beauty Blogging Junkie shares some shimmery holiday party/NYE product recshere.
MissWhoever You Are dishes on her new fave fragrance, Bond No. 9's Bleecker Street, perfect for the holidays!
Spoiled Pretty is really embracing the season of giving. Enter to win a Burt's Bees Overnight Bee-Uty Bag, Mint Medley Gift and Radiance Gift. This week, Spoiled Pretty is also giving away three 1 oz bottles of Look, Vera Wang's latest fragrance!
25% Off MAC Holiday Kits
Whether you've already been eyeing MAC's holiday sets and kits this season or not, you may want to check this offer out! Starting today and while supplies last, MAC is offering you 25% off on ALL their holiday collections!
This deal includes the following kits, sets and collections:
Passions of Red
"Bewitchingly bejewelled. Glossy, glamorous, insistently erotic lip and eye compacts to covet in five shades of passion. Features new and bring-back shades for red-hot exclusivity. The quintessential Holiday colour revamped. Passion like this simply can't be contained!"
Shop Passions of Red
Adoring Carmine
"Alluringly red. Passionately perfect. Adoring Carmine: our limited-edition Holiday Lip and Brush bags. Restrained to risqué, a selection of Lipsticks, Lipglass or professional brushes are always at the ready. Choose your passion and apply with confidence."
Shop Adoring Carmine
MAC Exclusives
"Two giftable ways to exceed the need for glamour, with everything a selective girl needs to get seriously sophisticated, sensually adept - Enchanting Vermillion: 5 Basic Brush Set, and Charming Garnet: Glamour Basics. Impossible to survive the season without! A M·A·C Exclusive."
Shop MAC Exclusives
Little Darlings
"Small never looked so sexy! A gifted collection of promotional-sized glamour goodies for experimenting anew with eyes, cheeks, lips...all gathered together for you and your favourite people. They look sweet as sugar, but Little Darlings know what they're doing."
Shop Little Darlings
In addition, free shipping on all purchases ends TODAY! Go go go!
Personally, I'm hoping for some Little Darlings for Christmas! Hint, hint. :)
Free Bobbi Brown Makeup Lesson
If you love Bobbi Brown, or want to try some of their products for free, the holidays are a great time to do it! Right now, you can receive a FREE makeup lesson by the wonderful people at Bobbi Brown - no strings attached!
To receive your free holiday makeover, simply click and print out the ad below and bring it to any Bobbi Brown counter or store. It's that easy!
Click here to find the Bobbi Brown location nearest you!
Don't forget to check out the first part of my Holiday Gift Guide!
2008 Holiday Gift Guide - $50 and Under
Welcome to the first installment of Bare Budget Beauty's 2008 Holiday Gift Guide! Today we'll be covering 12 beautiful gifts that are $50 and under, from fragrances and hair care to makeup and spa treats.
To use the interactive gift guide, scroll over an image to enlarge it, and click any image to find out where you can buy it! All the product descriptions are available below the guide. Please note that Adobe Flash 8 or better is required to view the gift guide and that it may take a few moments to load. :)
Daisy Solid Perfume Ring - $30
The Marc Jacobs Daisy Solid Perfume Ring captures the magic of Daisy, one of the hottest fragrances of the year, into a chic, adorable piece of jewelry that is both functional and fashionable. If you or your receiver love floral scents, then Daisy is an excellent choice! With notes of violet, strawberry, gardenia, ruby red grapefruit, jasmine, musk, vanilla, and white woods.
Lancome Rose Fishnets Exclusive Juicy Tubes Set - $28
Any lover of lip gloss will delight in this Sephora-exclusive set of five mini-sized Lancome Juicy Tubes! With a gloss for every occasion, this value pack comes packaged in a tin with a fishnet background, perfect for travel. Three smoothie shades provide a pop of color and shine, while the jelly shade offers sheer, subtle color. Finally, the special edition Rose Fishnets gloss gives a nude-rose hue with a glimmer of gold that is both sexy and sophisticated.
Too-Faced World Domination Tour All Access Backstage Beauty Collection - $34
Every makeup diva needs a collection that does it all, from eyes to lips to cheeks and more - and this set fits the bill! Eight eyeshadows, a duo bronzer, a face illuminator, six lip glosses, brow powder, eyeliner, and blush make this the ultimate makeup collection from Too Faced!
Philosophy Holiday Cookbook - $35
If you want to enjoy the delectable treats of the holidays without the guilt or calories, Philosophy's Holiday Cookbook hits the spot! With six classic, delicious scents... red velvet cake, cinnamon buns, spicy pear cobbler, pumpkin spice muffin, gingerbread, and double rich hot cocoa. Indulge yourself and your sweet tooth from head to toe with these rich, creamy 3-in-1 products - shampoo, bubble bath, and shower gel! Perfect for the minimalist or the girl on-the-go, too!
Anastasia Brow Ex-press, $35
The Anastasia Brow Ex-press kit contains all the essentials a girl needs to maintain perfectly groomed brows, but without the commitment or bulkiness of a full-size kit. It comes with four precisely measured and shaped brow stencils for a variety of different brow styles and structures, two colored brow powders to mix and match the perfect color, a cream highlighter for brightening and lifting, a wax cream to hold brows in place all day, and an angled brush for excellent application every time. What more could a brow-savvy girl ask for?
Bliss You Look 'Spa'-velous - $39 This kit is just the thing you need to give every inch of your body the spa treatment! Mini versions of five hot products are included: Naked Body Butter, High Intensity Hand Cream, Softening Sock Salve, Fabulous Foaming Face Wash and Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask. A set any spa girl will love to pamper herself with!
Stila Surprise & Shine - Record A Message Talking Gift Palette - $40
If you want a great gift that is both personal and beautiful, this talking palette is just the thing! Everything you need for a complete look, including three best-selling eye shadow shades and one convertible cheek and lip color, comes in this amazing palette. Better yet, you can record your own message to the glamorous girl you're giving it to!
Frederic Fekkai Travel Faves - Glossing - $40 Shiny, sexy, glossy hair can be yours - even on the go - with this great travel hair care kit! Including travel sizes of four famous products, shampoo, conditioner, glossing cream, and hairspray, this set also comes with a handy comb and an adorable bag that can go anywhere.
Harajuku Lovers G Fragrance - $45
The Marc Jacobs Daisy Solid Perfume Ring captures the magic of Daisy, one of the hottest fragrances of the year, into a chic, adorable piece of jewelry that is both functional and fashionable. If you or your receiver love floral scents, then Daisy is an excellent choice! With notes of violet, strawberry, gardenia, ruby red grapefruit, jasmine, musk, vanilla, and white woods.
Lancome Rose Fishnets Exclusive Juicy Tubes Set - $28
Any lover of lip gloss will delight in this Sephora-exclusive set of five mini-sized Lancome Juicy Tubes! With a gloss for every occasion, this value pack comes packaged in a tin with a fishnet background, perfect for travel. Three smoothie shades provide a pop of color and shine, while the jelly shade offers sheer, subtle color. Finally, the special edition Rose Fishnets gloss gives a nude-rose hue with a glimmer of gold that is both sexy and sophisticated.
Too-Faced World Domination Tour All Access Backstage Beauty Collection - $34
Every makeup diva needs a collection that does it all, from eyes to lips to cheeks and more - and this set fits the bill! Eight eyeshadows, a duo bronzer, a face illuminator, six lip glosses, brow powder, eyeliner, and blush make this the ultimate makeup collection from Too Faced!
Philosophy Holiday Cookbook - $35
If you want to enjoy the delectable treats of the holidays without the guilt or calories, Philosophy's Holiday Cookbook hits the spot! With six classic, delicious scents... red velvet cake, cinnamon buns, spicy pear cobbler, pumpkin spice muffin, gingerbread, and double rich hot cocoa. Indulge yourself and your sweet tooth from head to toe with these rich, creamy 3-in-1 products - shampoo, bubble bath, and shower gel! Perfect for the minimalist or the girl on-the-go, too!
Anastasia Brow Ex-press, $35
The Anastasia Brow Ex-press kit contains all the essentials a girl needs to maintain perfectly groomed brows, but without the commitment or bulkiness of a full-size kit. It comes with four precisely measured and shaped brow stencils for a variety of different brow styles and structures, two colored brow powders to mix and match the perfect color, a cream highlighter for brightening and lifting, a wax cream to hold brows in place all day, and an angled brush for excellent application every time. What more could a brow-savvy girl ask for?
Bliss You Look 'Spa'-velous - $39 This kit is just the thing you need to give every inch of your body the spa treatment! Mini versions of five hot products are included: Naked Body Butter, High Intensity Hand Cream, Softening Sock Salve, Fabulous Foaming Face Wash and Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask. A set any spa girl will love to pamper herself with!
Stila Surprise & Shine - Record A Message Talking Gift Palette - $40
If you want a great gift that is both personal and beautiful, this talking palette is just the thing! Everything you need for a complete look, including three best-selling eye shadow shades and one convertible cheek and lip color, comes in this amazing palette. Better yet, you can record your own message to the glamorous girl you're giving it to!
Frederic Fekkai Travel Faves - Glossing - $40 Shiny, sexy, glossy hair can be yours - even on the go - with this great travel hair care kit! Including travel sizes of four famous products, shampoo, conditioner, glossing cream, and hairspray, this set also comes with a handy comb and an adorable bag that can go anywhere.
Harajuku Lovers G Fragrance - $45
As part of one of the most popular set of fragrances released this year, Harajuku Lovers, the G fragrance won't disappoint the cool girl in your life! With a unique blend of coconut, mandarin, jasmine, cotton woods, and more, this scent is every bit as fun, flirty, and quirky as its namesake.
Urban Decay Book of Shadows - $45 Bold, colorful, and sassy, Urban Decay's line of shadows is a fashion statement all its own. Now the company has packed 16 of its best shadows - 8 best-sellers and 8 exclusive shades - into one gorgeous "book." Embellished with colorful cut-outs and pop-up art, the set includes a built-in mirror, two brushes, and a travel-sized Primer Potion! Everything a girl needs to make a statement.
Urban Decay Book of Shadows - $45 Bold, colorful, and sassy, Urban Decay's line of shadows is a fashion statement all its own. Now the company has packed 16 of its best shadows - 8 best-sellers and 8 exclusive shades - into one gorgeous "book." Embellished with colorful cut-outs and pop-up art, the set includes a built-in mirror, two brushes, and a travel-sized Primer Potion! Everything a girl needs to make a statement.
Ojon 5 pc. Essentials Kit - $45
This extraordinary set contains five absolute essentials for gorgeous, healthy hair that will leave her shining and radiant! The classic Ojon restorative hair treatment, ultra hydrating shampoo and conditioner, revitalizing mist, and rub-out dry treatment will keep her locks strong, shiny and hydrated year-round. Give the gift of beautiful hair!
Sephora Scent Sampler Best Sellers For Her - $50
Can't decide which fragrance to choose for yourself or the woman in your life? Try the Sephora Scent Sampler Best Sellers for Her. You'll receive 10 deluxe samples of Sephora's best-selling fragrances for women, plus an amazing deal: a gift certificate for a full-size bottle of your favorite scent sample! Also included is a fragrance guide, just in case you can't tell one note from another.
This extraordinary set contains five absolute essentials for gorgeous, healthy hair that will leave her shining and radiant! The classic Ojon restorative hair treatment, ultra hydrating shampoo and conditioner, revitalizing mist, and rub-out dry treatment will keep her locks strong, shiny and hydrated year-round. Give the gift of beautiful hair!
Sephora Scent Sampler Best Sellers For Her - $50
Can't decide which fragrance to choose for yourself or the woman in your life? Try the Sephora Scent Sampler Best Sellers for Her. You'll receive 10 deluxe samples of Sephora's best-selling fragrances for women, plus an amazing deal: a gift certificate for a full-size bottle of your favorite scent sample! Also included is a fragrance guide, just in case you can't tell one note from another.
This concludes the first part of the Holiday Gift Guide! What did you think? Do you have any suggestions for the next installment - more gifts, etc.? Let me know!
Stila Winter Warehouse Sale
If you're in the LA area and love Stila cosmetics, you need to check out this sale!
Stila is holding a Winter Warehouse Sale this Saturday, December 13 from 8 AM to 2 PM! What makes this sale so special? The amazing savings! You'll receive great deals on all kinds of products, with prices ranging from 50% to 80% off!
Please note that there are no backpacks, strollers or large handbags allowed inside, and you can ONLY pay by cash or credit card. The spending limit per person is $600. Save this address:
1161 Vine Street
Hollywood, CA 90038
Between Lexington Ave. and Santa Monica Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90038
Between Lexington Ave. and Santa Monica Blvd.
Be sure to hurry on over to the Stila Winter Warehouse Sale this Saturday!
Are you planning on going?
New Layout Unveiled!
Hi everyone! I'm super-excited and happy today! Have you taken a look at the website yet? If you're reading this via e-mail, I highly encourage you to visit!
That's right, Bare Budget Beauty has a wonderful new layout! Isn't it beautiful? A huge thanks to Zoe for creating it for me - she does amazing work! You can check out her link near the bottom of the page.
I hope you all enjoy the 2009 layout. I'm loving it! :)
Macy's Friends & Family Program
I've got a treat for you today!
Do you love shopping at Macy's for all your favorite brand clothing, accessories, fragrances, cosmetics, and more? Well, have I got a deal for you, readers!
Here's a great secret: Macy's is having their very own Friends & Family sale event next week! From December 10 to December 15, you'll receive the employee discount in-store or on the web... a whole extra 20% off!
Want all the deets on the program, exclusions, and promo code for shopping online? Click the image below!
Do you love shopping at Macy's for all your favorite brand clothing, accessories, fragrances, cosmetics, and more? Well, have I got a deal for you, readers!
Here's a great secret: Macy's is having their very own Friends & Family sale event next week! From December 10 to December 15, you'll receive the employee discount in-store or on the web... a whole extra 20% off!
Want all the deets on the program, exclusions, and promo code for shopping online? Click the image below!
Please do not redistribute.
Happy shopping! Let me know what you pick up! :)
I Return!
Hi everyone! It's been a while, I know!
Well, I always feel it's necessary to explain myself for any leave of absence I take, especially if I don't give any warning. This time I wasn't able to, unfortunately, because I ended up in the hospital suddenly for about four days.
Don't worry, though, because I'm back and feeling much better! Sorry again for not notifying you all before disappearing like that. :)
Be sure to stick around this weekend, because I've got something cool in store for the website, and - as always - more treats just for my readers!
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