Tag: Gift With Purchase

L’OCCITANE Holiday Kickoff

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Make sure to note on your calendars the official L’OCCITANE holiday kickoff on Thursday! Stores will be offering complimentary mini-facials, hors d’oeuvres and champagne – who could resist! Spend $65 and you’ll receive two travel-size products from our new macaron-inspired collaboration with Pierre Hermé. Swing by as the festivities will be happening all day. More info here.

Beauty.com x MILLY Game Face Bag

Beauty.com x MILLY Game Face Bag on Belle Belle Beauty

I’m here to give you an excuse to shop on this (rainy here) Friday night. You are welcome. Some of my favorite beauty finds are at Beauty.com (part of drugstore.com). And my experience shopping there has always been a breeze. Now – while supplies last – one purchases of $125 or more the store is offering a MILLY Game Face Bag as a gift with purchase. So shop away, friends… shop away.

The included bag is so darn cute – bold and bright and perfect for spring. It works great as a makeup bag both for travel and every day. Included are 13 beauty samples to round out this GWP value at $145. The samples for you to try:

  1. H2O Plus Night Oasis Oxygenating Rejuvenator Gel
  2. Origins Original Skin Refining Serum
  3. Nuxe Merveillance Expert Normal Skin Minis
  4. bareMinerals Marvelous Moxie DLX Sample
  5. Erno Laszlo White Marble Bar Soap
  6. Phyto Secret de Nuit
  7. ARCONA White Tea Cleanser
  8. Paula’s Choice KP Treatment Cloths
  9. Jurlique Purely Age Defying Serum
  10. Ahava Age-Perfecting Hand Cream
  11. Nick Chavez Plump ‘N Thickening Shampoo
  12. butter LONDON, Nail Lacquer Trout Poute (full sized)
  13. Bliss Fab Foaming Face Wash

I am currently falling in love with Jurlique all over again. The Ahava hand cream is probably one of my all time favorites. And the Bliss foaming face wash is worth it all on its own (sooo good!).  Other brands available at Beauty.com include Dr. Brandt, GlamGlow, Somme Institute, bareMinerals, byTerry, and It Cosmetics.

Estée Lauder and Lisa Perry Gift At Neiman Marcus

Estée Lauder and Lisa Perry Gift At Neiman Marcus on Belle Belle Beauty

Who is ready for Spring? Not me… I love winter. I guess I blame it on the fact that I always run warm hot. But leave it to Estée Lauder and Neiman Marcus to get all jazzed about Spring. Their new gift with purchase features a collab with New York fashion designer Lisa Perry and features some shades and skin care that will put a little April Showers skip in your step.

Lisa collects art and fashion from the 1960’s and 70’s – and this seems like such a great fit with Lauder in my mind. In the best way, I feel like Lauder is a retro brand. Perhaps because growing up, I always thought of their products as luxe and iconic. No wonder that I still love their marquis products today.

Lisa’s aesthetic is all about clean lines and bold shades reflected in the bold blue tote that houses all the beauty goodies. The must haves include:

  • Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II – finally working this classic into my routine and so far I love it – my skin is so calm and even
  • Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lift Age-Correcting Creme
  • Pure Color Lipstick – stay tuned for a second review next week but my initial thoughts here
  • Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara
  • Choice of Subtle or Bold Deluxe EyeShadow and Lipstick Compact – so many options for a weekend on-the-go
  • AERIN Lilac Path Eau de Parfum – these fragrances are so feminine and subtle

These all can be yours this week at Neiman Marcus with a purchase of $75 or more.

Samples generously provided by Neiman Marcus as part of the Beauty Ambassador Program. I consult for Neiman Marcus which is affiliated with the Neiman Marcus Group, but as always, opinions are my own.

Estée Lauder Lilly Pulitzer GWP and Skincare & Foundation Calculators

  Estée Lauder Lilly Pulitzer GWP on Belle Belle Beauty

Looking for a perfect match? And an excuse to shop? Look no further than Macy’s with their current Gift With Purchase and new Estée Lauder interactive tools to find a perfect match. The Estée Lauder Skincare Finder and Estée Lauder Foundation Finder are both exclusive to Macy’s. The short quizzes can help narrow down their wide range of products to what is particularly suited to you.

Estée Lauder Skincare & Foundation Calculators on Belle Belle Beauty

And now with any $35 Estée Lauder purchase through Macys.com, get free makeup valued at $120 and a one-of-a-kind Lilly Pulitzer cosmetic bag until March 23. Included:

  • Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II
  • Sumptuous Bold Volume Lifting Mascara in Black (10-day supply)
  • Take It Away Makeup Remover Lotion (deluxe travel size)
  • Exclusive Cosmetic Bag in an Original Lilly Pulitzer Print
  • Choice of deluxe size Moisturizer: DayWear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme SPF 15 OR Resilience Lift Firming/Sculpting Face and Neck Creme SPF 15
  • Choice of Makeup:
  • Subtle: Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in Sugar Honey (full-size) and Pure Color EyeShadow Quad in Sugar Biscuit, Nude Fresco, Hot Cinnamon and Lavish Mink
  • Bold: Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in Pink Parfait (full-size) and Pure Color EyeShadow Quad in Tranquil Moon, Iridescent Violet, Tempting Mocha and Amethyst Spark

And get an additional bonus gift with any purchase over $70.

  • Double-Ended Double Wear Stay-in-Place Flawless Wear Concealer (choose Light/Medium, Medium, Medium/Deep or Deep) and Pure Color Gloss in Magnificent Mauve
  • Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in Rose Tea (full-size)
  • Lip Conditioner (full-size)
  • Lilly Pulitzer Print Travel Mirror

Estée Lauder Lilly Pulitzer GWP

Neiman Marcus Beauty Event Starts Today!

It is that time of year again – Neiman Marcus Beauty Event! I love the thrill of stocking up on my beauty favorites and scoring a huge bag of goodies and samples at the same time. I had a chance to preview this season’s tote and it is a winner. Loads of great fragrances and skincare to try out commitment free. Now through March 3, make sure to swing by (or order online). Loads of counters also have special gifts with purchase. In honor of the event, here are some of my favorites on the Neiman Marcus beauty level these days:

Also, make sure you snap some Instagrams of your haul. Tag your shot with #NMBeauty for your chance to with a NM Beauty Bundle valued at $2,500.

Neiman Marcus Beauty Event Starts Today! // Belle Belle Beauty

Shiseido Suncare and Gift With Purchase

Having access to a pool this summer, my hunt for the perfect sunscreen has become serious business. This weekend, I gave Shiseido suncare a whirl and was seriously impressed. I was using both the Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector SPF 42 (for my face) and the Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion SPF 60 (for body). The distinction I found with these gems is that they are both long-lasting, blendable and not greasy. They persisted through many dips in the pool. And while I reapplied every 60 minutes or so, I was protected.

Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector SPF 42 is ultra-light weight and actually mattifies the skin. It contains mineral powders and herbs to prevent over-production of sebum. And while I don’t have oily skin, I appreciated the finish of this sunscreen. It wasn’t glossy or overly dewy. Did I mention my pool is kind of a social scene? I’ve found this sunscreen also works well under makeup.

Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion SPF 60 has that high-factor protection I am looking for. It is also “very water resistant” which eases my mind – constantly fretting about the water and sweat washing away my SPF. Remember to liberally reapply, but this stuff did a great job with my near contant pool activity. Both of these come in fairly tiny vessels, but I am sold on their efficacy and fashionable packaging – so I think they are worth every penny.

Plus… Shiseido is offering a suncare special offer, now available online at www.Shiseido.com and at select retailers nationwide, including Macy’s, Bergdorf Goodman, Dillard’s, Lord & Taylor, and more. Purchase any two sun products and receive a custom Shiseido sun tote with a free 75 ml Ultimate Cleansing Oil. The tote is adorable – metallic canvas with long straps and a subtle Shiseido logo. And the cleansing oil has quickly become a favorite for removing persistant sunscreen and even longwear foundation and eye makeup. No better excuse to upgrade your suncare.