Yves Rocher sales - June 2013

Yves Rocher is at it again. If you have never tried their organic products, there are some great ones to try starting at $3. Click the linked images below and don't forget the 15% discount at check out. enter code 15DISCOUNT

 

 

 

You can also look at the summer sales all at 50% off
 

 

 Always free shipping on all orders over $40
free gifts/products
and samples with each order.

Here are few selections for this month:

Micellar Cleansing Water $15.50 $7.75 The expertise of a cleansing water with a bonus revitalizing effect- an unprecedented 3-in-1 formula that removes all traces of makeup- ensures total respect for your skinResults:- 100% cleansed skin in a single step- visibly younger-looking, revitalized skinFace, eyes & lipsTested under dermatological and ophthalmological supervision.6.7 fl. oz. Bottle / 200 ml

 

Perfecting Toning Lotion $14.50 $8.00 The perfect finish of a toner, with a bonus anti-fatigue effectResults:- perfectly clean skin, toned and radiant- signs of fatigue fade Face & eyesTested under dermatological and ophthalmological supervision.6.7 fl. oz. Bottle / 200 ml

This is my daily serum - can't live without it!

Elixir 7.9 Youth Intensifier $48.00 $26.00 Imagine a treatment capable of boosting the anti-aging effectiveness of your usual skin care*.Elixir 7.9, with 7 plants and 9 anti-aging patents, delivers all its concentrated power to your skin with one single drop. To be used every day, morning and evening, under your usual day cream to greatly increase its rejuvenating effectiveness or, as a 1-month intensive treatment 2 to 3 times per year, when your skin needs it.Paraben-free formula, tested under dermatological supervision.Suitable for all women and all skin types.Elixir 7.9 has been tested and approved by nearly 200 women during a 1-month period. They noted visible rejuvenating effects on their skin:- Smoothed wrinkles,- Boosted radiance,- Protected skin,- Refined skin texture,- Redensified skin,- Relaxed skin,- New skin effect,- Revitalized skin,- Firmer skin.1 fl. oz. Bottle with dropper / 30 ml* Yves Rocher

Wrinkles & Firmness Plumping Force+ Night $48.00 $26.00 While you sleep, when skin actively regenerates, this highly concentrated treatment helps this process and:- Fills in pronounced wrinkles from deep within,- Re-densifies and firms skin.Formula tested under dermatological supervision.The Plus: Its dense texture penetrates quickly and cradles your skin in true comfort.1.7 fl.oz. Jar / 50 ml

Grand Rouge Lipstick - Soft Coral (other shades available) $16.00  $8.50 Long-lasting, lipstick with intense colors that glides on and adheres like a second skin. The moisturizing formula with Camellia Oil, Vitamin E and Organic Sesame Oil offers a sensory application.Result: slides on easily on the lips and so comfortable, you'll forget you're wearing it thanks to its creamy texture.The Plus: its elegant and refined packaging, a veritable showcase that highlights the intense shades of the lipstick.89 %* of women observed smoother lips.0.13 oz. / 3.7 g Stick* Usage test carried out under dermatological supervision on 27 women over 3 weeks.

Happy shopping!

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Don't forget to enter to win my Bath and Body Works Giveaway        (4 full size products in Country Chic). >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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Bath & Body Works Semi-Annual Sale and GIVEAWAY!!!!

WE HAVE A WINNER ----- SCROLL ALL THE WAY DOWN TO FIND OUT IF IT IS YOU!

Hi friends,

I am so excited to be hosting my very first giveaway, this is to thank you all for your following and  support. I never thought when I launched this blog one year ago, and the YouTube channel this year that I would generate such an overwhelming response. Over 50,000 views and so many subscribers, I am truly blessed and it is time for me to give back!

Watch my video first:

Bath & Body works hosts a big sale twice per year. As a bit of a heads up, you will not find huge deals on the current signature collections such as my all times favorite: Pink Chiffon!

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Instead, BBW will use the Semi-Annual Sale (SAS) to liquidate all its discontinued fragrances such as Juniper Breeze or White Tea and Ginger. These you can find on sale at 75% off. I did buy a few of them (they were $3 each) as body shower gels. 

There is also a 50% off sale on selected soaps such as the foam soaps and regular anti-bacterial soap. These are great to stock up. I did not find the Fresh Picked Collection to be on a big sale (4 for $15 or 6 for $24).

Other sales include the travel sizes at $3 for $10 which is one of their common discount anyway. They make great stocking stuffers.

Candles were $11 each, which is not the best deal they have offered in the past.

Here are a few words of advice if your are heading out to the SAS:

Shop online - Use the code BBWSALE20 (ends on 6/17) for a 20% discount.

If you are looking for the winter scents, not all stores have them, mine in NJ only had 75% off summer and spring scents. You may want to check out other stores, or check back with your regular store as they tend to rotate the displays and add new things as the sale goes on.

If you are looking to purchase the Signature Fragrances, I suggest you either use the coupon above online or wait for a few weeks for a better deal. They currently are on sale with a Buy 3 Get 2 Free deal. However, they routinely go on sale with a better deal (Buy 3 Get 3 Free) which is what I usually do.

This time around I did have two $10 off coupons and a 20% off coupon so I was able to purchase Signature Collections at the store and enjoy a better discount than what was offered.

Here are some of the things I purchased this time around (for more on my BBW Haul, check out my YouTube video).

White Tea and Ginger Shower gel - $3

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Foaming Soap in Mandarin Blossom - $3

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I did buy quite a few Signature Collection items and picked these two scents to alternate with my Pink Chiffon:

Country Chic: a very sophisticated clean scent with sparkling Lemon, bright wildflowers and spring woods. I purchased the whole collection.

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And Beautiful Day: A blend of sunkissed apples, dewy pear, lilly of the valley and pink peony. Definitely more cheery and fruity than Country Chic. This one would layer well with my Pink Chiffon. And again, because I used the SAS deal (buy 3 get 2 free) and my 20% off and $10 off coupons, I was able to purchase the entire collection at a great deal.

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I like layering fragrances and the BBW collections are perfect for that. I usually start with a spritz then lotion then another spritz. Throughout the day I match my fragrance with the travel sizes and reapply as needed. The BBW body splashes are not perfumes, they are body splashes, therefore, they do not stay on all day, hence the need for a travel size. That said, they still smell wonderful and are great for those of you who do not want to wear overpowering scents on a daily basis. 

GIVEAWAY !!!!

I am giving away an entire Signature collection (all 4 products in full size) in Country Chic. I find fragrance to be very personal and was concerned that my own choice would not necessarily suit everyone. So out of all the Signature Collections I figured that Country Chic was the one that would win everyone's approval since it is neither too sweet and candy smelling nor too spicy. It is just the right blend.

This is what you could win:

Country Chic Body Lotion ($ 11)

Country Chic Shower Gel ($ 11)

Country Chic Body Cream ($12.50)

Country Chic Body Spray ($14)

The winner will get all four shipped via mail.

Here are the rules:

You must be 18 or older to enter this giveaway (parental approval needed)

The giveaway is open for one week and will end on June 23, 2013 at 8PM EST.

The winner will be notified by mail, as well as on the blog, Facebook page and comment section of the accompanying video.

After being notified, the winner will have one week to respond to my email with a shipping address (I will pay for shipping as well).

I am using Rafflecopter to select a random winner and you will need to follow the directions.


a Rafflecopter giveaway

That's it! Good Luck!

AND THE WINNER IS.....ALEXIS GALINDO. CONGRATULATIONS ALEXIS, YOU WERE CONTACTED VIA MAIL, YOU HAVE ONE WEEK TO RESPOND WITH YOUR MAILING ADDRESS. THANK YOU ALL WHO PARTICIPATED!

Thank you for liking and sharing my post.
Sophia, NJ

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*This site contains affiliate advertising. I am not affiliated with Bath and Body Works, all opinions are my own.

Birchbox June 2013 - Open Box

Hi friends,

So the story goes that for a long time I was seriously considering discontinuing my Birchbox subscription, finding the samples and payoff not that worthy. Not to mention a lot of samples I did not like, care for or already had tried somewhere else. Well, no more! The June box is by far the best I have received in 2013 (thus far) and I am hoping they either keep it up or even better, continue to improve.

Here is what I received in my June box (which by the way, came about one week late!)

They called this one the Wanderlust and is themed after summer adventures with a "beauty travel mash up". It is also named after a Color-Club collection of nail polish. Don't know if you can tell yet, but the Mireness Glossy Kiss is a full size (yes!).

A lot of youtubers have complained about the futility of Birchbox  sending us postcard collections. Personally, I am always looking for interesting graphics and this time around, they did not disappoint by including these ones.

I am not sure whether you can see them well but I find the designs to be very neat and I am actually thinking about framing them for my basement/family room! There is New York (hello), Paris (bonjour), London (cheers) and Madrid (or is it Barcelona - Hola!). I like them all and to me, they are not pointless.

Here are the product samples I received:

 

Origins - Plantscription - Anti Aging Eye Treatment

 

 

 

Let me start by repeating myself one more time: I am a sucker for eye creams! I will (and probably must have, by now) try them all! I have been using eye creams since I was in my mid 20's and that would be the one step I would never skip, no matter what. I had received a sample of this particular one, way back in the days when I could afford Origins. This is actually a very nice one (and a good size too - 5 ml). It claims to "help visibly repair crow's feet, under eye cross hatching (which for some weird reason I find very attractive - don't ask), crepey lids and sagginess without irritation.  An exciting product to sample again. Full size retails at $43.50.

 

 

Origins - VitaZing - Spf 15

 

 

 

Here is an Origins product I have never tried before. I did however hear a lot about it and one of my favorite youtubers (Jen @ the busy bee buzz) swears by it and has been using it for years. Basically, VitaZing is the original BB Cream. It is a lotion, hydrating moisturizer with a hint of color to boost skin's radiance and unify its overall tone. I did not open the sample to show you the color because it was too small and I did not want to waste any. Full size retails at $35.  Super excited to try this. I will be wearing this tinted moisturizer for my Bath and Body Works haul video. Make sure to check it out.

 

Mirenesse - Glossy Kiss in Scarlett

 

 

This is a full size product which retails at $26.50. So right there, my June Birchbox ($10/month) has paid for itself, plus some! I have to say that this is an intriguing product and at first the color and concept reminded my of Origins lip Pencils from back in the late 90's (they no longer make them). It is a fat pencil but it is not dry at all, more like a glide on stick, if that makes sense.
Though the color appears to be orange with a hint of shimmer it is actually more like a pinkish coral and I really like it on my skin tone.

 

 

 

I tried it right away and what can I say, I am in love with this lip gloss! Best of all, you can also use it on your cheeks for a quick touch up. A multitasking full size product...You go Birchbox!

 

 

 

Color Club Nail Polish - Wanderlust Collection in

Pardon my French

 

 

 

There is some serious neon purple going on with this nail polish and despite my apprehension, I actually love the color. I do believe it would look great on toes as well. My first impression is that it came out as a bit too fluid, being that I am not a pro at nail coloring, that could be a problem. Other than that, I do like it. However, the other colors in the same collection, not so much.

 

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I just can't see myself wearing neon orange or green and I would not be surprised if the cream color was not looking like white out! That said, this little package above retails at $8 which is not bad for four nail polishes. They are small sizes though, 0.25fl. Oz each.

 

 

 

Folle de Joie - Eau de Parfum

 

 

 

 

I never heard of Joie as a perfume company. This is a nice sample that comes as a mini spray which is much easier to use than the ones with plugs. The card reads as follows: "A captivating scent with a modern blend of mandarin, rose and sandalwood."

I love anything rose and/or mandarin. It's very floral and the sandalwood definitely is the top note. I can't smell the rose or the mandarin separately, so it is a true blend. If you like woodsy/spicy perfumes that are not too masculine, this would be a good one to try. A keeper for my purse. Oh wait, it retails at $98, no way!

 

So there you have it, my June 2013 Birchbox. I love every single one of the samples (a first). This truly is the best one I received this year!

 

DON'T MISS MY BATH & BODY WORKS HAUL SEMI ANNUAL SALE VIDEO AND GIVEAWAY - COMING UP 6.16.13! Here and on my YouTube Channel

 

Thank you for liking and sharing my post.

Sophia, NJ

You can find me on FACEBOOK and YOUTUBE

*This site contains affiliate advertising. I am not affiliated with any of the companies mentioned above. Birchbox did not solicitate me to review this box, I am not compensated to review product samples, all opinions are my own,