Deals Roundup

 Welcome!

 

If you have to buy it, get the best deal. A low price is not always a good deal, and a high price is not always a deal breaker. Some products are worth purchasing at full-price, some are worth purchasing on sale, and others are not worth purchasing at all. I share deals and reviews for all beauty products from low to high-end. Most reviews come from items I purchase myself. All beauty products sent for consideration get reviewed, and I will at times review other items. Reviews will always reflect my opinion, and I will not accept products unless I can write freely.

Recent Articles

In December and January, I post most of my tracking articles for the year. That results in more posts than usual. Smaller offers may have up to a year of similar deals in one article with the latest offers at the top (so those who only want to see active ones can get in and out and those wanting to see past offers can scroll down). Events get dedicated articles, but I will only write one article per event. 

I put a lot of time and thought into each article in my attempt to answer questions I perceive will come before they’re even asked. Those who appreciate details will hopefully enjoy the content. People who prefer blogs where the pictures do most of the talking may not. No filtering or blurring effects are ever used so when a product highlights imperfections in my skin, you will see it. Photos have natural light whenever possible to make sure products are true to color. Flashes generally alter the way the product looks in person, but there are times when the flash or lighting is necessary.

I never publish new articles more than twice a day, and there are days where I do not post anything. Whenever there are a lot of deals coming out at once, I will pick the ones I like best to feature. Others may get posted, but I will post slower than bloggers who post more often or combine a lot of topics into one post. Make sure you have multiple deal sources, so you can see offers I will not post. During slower deal periods, I focus on reviews. Many of my articles track deals and get updated as new information releases. This keeps everything regarding a deal in one place, which I find more efficient for the reader and easier for anyone to track patterns. Retailer pages are static so content across the site is constantly updated. Use the search bar or drop down menu in the right column for articles on a specific topic.

The Edit Section

To get deals up in a timely manner, I may post an article on the deal first. Posting the deal and editing the review in later keeps all information for that deal in one article. That makes it easier for readers to reference later without pulling multiple articles. After I receive and/or test product(s), I will edit the article to provide more details and any applicable pictures of me wearing color items. Articles linked below were recently edited.

The Birchbox Limited Edition The Luxe Box arrived.

The product swatches are up in the Give Me More Lip 2018 article. I will keep editing it as I wear and review each product.

The Laguna salts I ordered with the FabFitFun Fall 2018 Box arrived.

Sephora VIB Rouge Closed-Door Event reviewed.

Target Facial Beauty Box September 2018 arrived.

e.l.f. article updated.

Target Beauty Box for July 2018 arrived.

Reviews

Deal or No Deal? Detailed reviews will always answer that question. In a thorough review, I can decide whether something is a deal or not. I will always mention when I receive something free, but getting something free will not affect my review. My in-depth reviews and retailer pages cover: program descriptions, offers, promo codes, looks, swatches, tips, deal breakdowns, hits, misses, and more. Deal discoveries and articles include reviews of all products I’ve tried unless I finish them quickly. If I finish something quickly, the review may only appear in Fabufinds or Finished Products articles. Everything I’ve tried gets reviewed so you will know whether I still like the “deal” once I’ve used the item. Type a product name, brand, or retailer into the search bar to see any place I’ve discussed it.

Free Samples

Some items are really available for no charge at all. I only list ones I’ve tested and/or received. If I am unsure an offer is legit, I will not list it. My Free Samples page always has a general listing of sites.

Sweepstakes and Giveaways

I have a Giveaway for Blog Subscribers, which wraps on 12/15/18.

If you’re feeling lucky, enter a Sweepstakes or Giveaway.

Subscription Boxes

Subscription Boxes are a wonderful way to get great deals if you like trying new things, but you should avoid them if you already know exactly what you like. It’s only a good deal if you’re using the items. Find subscriptions that appeal to you.

Birthday Offers

From completely free items to special birthday gifts with purchase, a lot of retailers have birthday offers, so remember to give your birthdate when you register.

The Gift With Purchase Kings

Large offers from The Big Three are almost always available so I do not list small offers.

Clinique GWP, Estee Lauder GWP, and Lancome GWP

Getting The Best Deal

Generals tips on getting the best deal get edited when I discover something new. I also edit my detailed lists for specific retailers, including: Sephora, Ulta, Julep, Birchbox, Target, and Walmart. The idea is putting everything you need to know in one place so you know how to approach each purchase.

Get Paid to Shop Online

If you’re shopping online, participating in multiple Pay-to-Shop Programs can help maximize your deal by giving you access to more: discount codes, retailers, percentages of cash back, bonus offers, and more.

ebates, MrRebates, MyPoints, ShopatHome, Swagbucks, and TopCashback

Happy Shopping

Expired offers get removed when I update. Remember to try any offer not yet updated, because some offers get extended or recycled. If I am missing any great offers, please let me know. Thanks in advance!

Recent Standout Offers

Only recent offers are below. The individual deal pages (linked in the right column) include: these offers, older offers, ongoing promotions, recycling promotions, program descriptions, important tips, free shipping minimums, sample offers, historical promotion data, links to articles I’ve written, and more. You can also look for deals and articles for a specific brand or retailer using the search bar. Pages get updated by reader demand so popular retailers are more up to date.

Birchbox- The Luxe Beauty Limited Edition Box is $48. See my review.

Get 10-30% off (depending on Amount spent and reward status) everything. Please note that this automatic discount is not removing anything extra from the sale section, so it only pertains to full-price merchandise. End date not listed.

Neiman Marcus- Join Beauty Cue. Members receive exclusive codes to redeem with a beauty purchase. A valid Cue registered email address is required to redeem the code. If you’ve registered, the current code is HOLIDAY.

Sephora- Use code FINDAFAVE for a trial size tarte lip and 7 foundation foils with a $25 purchase.

-Use code GOBIG for the Make an ENTRANCE sample bag of foils with a $45 purchase.

-Use code GOBIGGER for 10 trial sizes with a $90 purchase. Select from Master Off-Duty BEAUTY, Pack LIGHT, or Strike a POSE.

-VIB and Rouge members -Use code HELLOCLEAR for four deluxe Clinique samples: a 0.5oz Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly, a 0.5oz Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm, a 0.5oz Blackhead Solutions 7 Day Deep Pore Cleanser and Scrub, and a 0.68oz Blackhead Solutions Self-Heating Blackhead Extractor with a $35 purchase.

-Use promo code MERRY16 to redeem a free mini with a $25 purchase. New options released daily from 12/05/18-12/20/18 and are available while supplies last. See the article for more details.

-VIB and Rouge members- Use code SOTARTE for a three deluxe tarte samples: a 0.07ozSmooth Operator Amazonian Clay Finishing Powder, a 0.16oz Gifted Amazonian Clay Smart Mascara, and a 0.07oz Amazonian Clay 12-hr Highlighter with a $35 purchase.

-Use code SURPRISEME to choose a deluxe sample from a large assortment of options with a $25 purchase.

-VIB and Rouge members- Use code VIBALTERNA for two deluxe samples from Alterna: a 0.85oz Caviar Anti-Aging Replenishing Moisture CC Cream, and a 0.85oz Caviar Anti-Aging Restructuring Bond Repair Leave-In Heat Protection Spray with a $35 purchase.

-VIB and Rouge members -Use code VIBBRIGHT for three deluxe samples from Ole Henriksen: a 0.25oz Truth Serum, a 0.1oz Banana Bright Eye Creme, and 0.25oz C-Rush Brightening Gel Creme with a $35 purchase.

-VIB and Rouge members- Use code VIBCHAMP for two deluxe samples from Perricone MD: a 0.25oz Face Finishing Moisturizer, and a 0.13oz Hypoallergenic Eye Cream with a $35 purchase.

-VIB and Rouge members- Use code VIBGRAPES for three deluxe samples from Caudalie: a 0.33oz Vinoperfect Radiance Serum, a 0.16oz Premier Cru Eye Cream, and a 0.33oz Vinosource Moisturizing Sorbet with a $35 purchase.

-VIB and Rouge members- Use code VIBNOURISH for two 1oz samples from MARAJO: Deep Treatment Butter, and Nourishing Cleansing Creme with a $35 purchase.

-VIB and Rouge members- Use code VIBTINGLY for two deluxe samples from tarte: a 0.34oz Knockout Tingling Treatment, and a 0.25oz Deep Dive Cleansing Gel Rainforest of the Sea with a $35 purchase.

-Use code YOURGIFT for your choice of a special deluxe sample with a $25 purchase. (This is a recycling code so there may be times when nothing is attached).

The sale section saw its first major expansion since the 11/21/18 drop on 12/07/18. A lot of new sale items dropped on 12/12/18, including the Beauty Vault: 12 Days of Makeup, which I did a Grab or Pass on. Expect to see new items hit the sale section every Wednesday and Friday throughout December! Read more about that event.

The Rouge Treatment for Two Event runs 12/14/18-12/15/18.

-Shop the Weekly Wow for deep discounts on popular items. See all offers (past and present). See other Sale items.

-New perks release in the Rewards Bazaar every Tuesday and Thursday from 9am-5pm PST. Read tips for the program. See 100-500 Point Perks of note and all Point Perks 750+.

Ulta- Get a $10 eRewards card with a $50 online Gift Card of eGift Card purchase. Valid 12/12/18-12/14/18.

-Get free shipping with a $25 purchase. Diamond members get free shipping with any purchase. Valid 12/14/18 only!

–Free shipping with a $35 purchase. Valid 12/09/18-12/24/18.

-The Holiday Beauty Blitz runs 12/01/18-12/25/18. Read more on the event.

-Receive a free Plush Throw or Luxury Robe with a $50 Fragrance purchase. Valid 11/25/18-12/24/18 or while supplies last.

-The 20% off prestige coupon is valid through the 24th.

-An in-store offer for 3x Points UltaMate, 4x Points Platinum, or 5x Points Diamond is available through 12/24/18.

-The Jumbo Love Event for Winter 2018-2019 should run 12/25/18-01/25/19. Read more on this event.

Walgreens- New customers, use code 15WELCOME for 15% off a $50 purchase on your first order. Some exclusions apply.

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