After a light inspection of my make up box I decided I didn't need much but I could stand for some extra color. I took a digital trip to Sephora and here is what I got:
4 piece tea tree oil facial care system (I don't love the Aveeno wash I got with coupons at Target): $29
Bare Escentuals "Smoky V" set: $22 (originally $32)
with my online purchase I got 3 free mini samples (these vary)
I also got a birthday gift from Philosophy: shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath for $0!!!
For having 500 Beauty Insider Rewards points I also got a deluxe sample of some Tarte products for eyelashes: $0
I also got a free Yves Sainte Laurent deluxe mascara sample for $0
Order Total $54.95, and of course I got FREE shipping. Pretty good considering the amount of stuff I got.
I forgot about the Smashbox Sample I wanted, which just goes to show you that being prepared and making a list can help you save money and get more for your buck.
I'm actually quite pleased with my order. I got some of my favorite brands and was able to still get products that are natural and high quality. One of the items I paid for was full priced, but I'm going to allow it because I got SO much else for free. I'll upload a photo of everything once it arrives. I'm a visual person so looking at everything really helps me see how well I did.
The bad part about my shopping trip is that it brought my current spending up to $114, just over 1/3 of my allowance FOR THE YEAR! Time to REALLY get back to square one and no more splurging. I let myself celebrate too much without taking the time to do so frugally. I'm going to have to think more thoroughly about my upcoming purchases.
I've actually now bought 2 facial cleansers which I believe will last me at least 6 months (but probably closer to 8) which makes me happy. I am hoping the Tea Tree Oil cleanser makes me happier than the Aveeno wash. Both of these have been significantly less expensive than my preferred Bare Minerals Exfoliating Cleanser ($26). I'm hoping that I may have found a good alternative.
Maybe I'll amp up my work out routine and eat some extra kale to bring out more of my inner beauty to save money.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Friday, September 23, 2011
Purchases and Punishments
In the haze of my life, between keeping a home, working full time, and caring for me 1 year old I have managed to lose TWO receipts of recent purchases. My punishment is that I will round UP the price since I can't recall the exact amount of either item.
I got a box of hair color before S's birthday party (which btw was beyond beautiful...the party, not the box of color). I had a $2 off coupon for the color which came out to around $7 and some change so I'll round it up to $8 (ouch). I also got a BEAUTIFUL lip color from Bare Escentuals for $12 and some change so I'll round it to $13. I actually feel really great about the lip color, even though I kind of cheated since I used my employee discount to purchase it. It looks great and lasts for HOURS longer than any other lip color I've tried. This is my new favorite.
I also got a hair cut, which I'm not sure I want to count towards my total. Does it count? It isn't a beauty products technically. What do you think?
Total spending to date: $59.05
I think I'm doing really well so far, however my lack of frequent trips to the make up counters and Sephora are giving me severe cosmetic withdrawals. Since yesterday was my birthday I got a free offer from Sephora for a body wash from Philosophy. It isn't something I really care about, but its free and I will need body wash in the near future. Not to mention I just got an offer for deluxe samples from Smashbox with a $35 purchase from Sephora. I am comfortable indulging myself for my birthday and treating myself to a little something. I'll shop the clearance section to see how much I can get away with and still stay within budget.
My plan for hitting Sephora is to maximize the freebies, combine as many offers as I can, and to stick to items that are marked down (especially since it is a rule). I'm also going to do a little inventory of my current Caboodle, yes, Caboodle, and see what is over a year old, what is running low, and what I haven't used in over 6 months.
I hear all the time about make up and expiration dates. I honestly don't know how much of it I believe. The conspiracy theorist in my says "It is just a ploy to get consumers to spend more on products that they already have." So I admittedly go much longer before replacing certain items. Mascara I keep until it feels drier than it should. Eye liner...well, I've never thrown any away since I use it up. Shadows I keep until they are hard to get color out of or until they seize up and become hard to apply. Blush I keep way too long, and usually only discard it when I find a color that I like better.
I'm off to hunt the Sephora sale rack. Wish me luck!
ciao, bellas!
A
I got a box of hair color before S's birthday party (which btw was beyond beautiful...the party, not the box of color). I had a $2 off coupon for the color which came out to around $7 and some change so I'll round it up to $8 (ouch). I also got a BEAUTIFUL lip color from Bare Escentuals for $12 and some change so I'll round it to $13. I actually feel really great about the lip color, even though I kind of cheated since I used my employee discount to purchase it. It looks great and lasts for HOURS longer than any other lip color I've tried. This is my new favorite.
I also got a hair cut, which I'm not sure I want to count towards my total. Does it count? It isn't a beauty products technically. What do you think?
Total spending to date: $59.05
I think I'm doing really well so far, however my lack of frequent trips to the make up counters and Sephora are giving me severe cosmetic withdrawals. Since yesterday was my birthday I got a free offer from Sephora for a body wash from Philosophy. It isn't something I really care about, but its free and I will need body wash in the near future. Not to mention I just got an offer for deluxe samples from Smashbox with a $35 purchase from Sephora. I am comfortable indulging myself for my birthday and treating myself to a little something. I'll shop the clearance section to see how much I can get away with and still stay within budget.
My plan for hitting Sephora is to maximize the freebies, combine as many offers as I can, and to stick to items that are marked down (especially since it is a rule). I'm also going to do a little inventory of my current Caboodle, yes, Caboodle, and see what is over a year old, what is running low, and what I haven't used in over 6 months.
I hear all the time about make up and expiration dates. I honestly don't know how much of it I believe. The conspiracy theorist in my says "It is just a ploy to get consumers to spend more on products that they already have." So I admittedly go much longer before replacing certain items. Mascara I keep until it feels drier than it should. Eye liner...well, I've never thrown any away since I use it up. Shadows I keep until they are hard to get color out of or until they seize up and become hard to apply. Blush I keep way too long, and usually only discard it when I find a color that I like better.
I'm off to hunt the Sephora sale rack. Wish me luck!
ciao, bellas!
A
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