Ulta 21 Days Of Beauty Deals: 50% OFF Smashbox and Philosophy

Beauty Steals (available only today, 3/24):

• Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Water 3.9oz $16 (reg $32)
• Strivectin Best Sellers Starter Trio $17.50 (reg $35)
• Philosophy Anti-Wrinkle Miracle Worker Miraculous Anti-Aging Moisturizer 2oz $30 (reg $60)

Ulta Coupons:

• Receive an Alexandrea Garza Beauty Bag with 12 Deluxe Samples for free with any $75+ purchase. Just add it to your cart, have $75+ worth of merchandise in your cart and then the gift set will be free.
• Get $3.50 off $10 purchase using code 403512

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Philosophy Coupon Code 2016: 40% OFF Entire Purchase

Philosophy is having a flash sale from 10am through midnight EDT, today only. Get 40% off your entire purchase with promo code SURPRISE40 at checkout (excludes renewed hope, ultimate miracle worker, amazing grace 20th anniversary collection, take a deep breath, microdelivery oxygen peel and outlet products). You'll also receive 3 free samples and free shipping on orders of $50 or more.

I'm going to be stocking up on the Purity Made Simple One Step Facial Cleanser. The 32oz value size retails $55, but is $33 after 40% OFF and comes with a pump! The fragrance-free formula is suppose to (1) gently clean your face, (2) remove makeup and (3) tone & condition your skin with natural oil extracts. I personally have been using it for years as a brush cleanser. It leaves my brushes squeaky clean without damaging the bristles or leaving an oily residue. One of the reasons why it works so well is because it contains alot of different oils, which breaks down makeup easily. It also comes in 3oz (retails $11==>$6.60 after discount), 8oz ($24==>$14.40), 16oz ($36==>$21.60) and 24oz ($44==>$26.40).

Ingredients: Water, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Coco-Glucoside, Coconut Alcohol, Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Geranium Maculatum Oil, Guaiac (Guaiacum Officinale) Extract, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Rosa Damascena Extract, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Piper Nigrum (Pepper) Seed Extract, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Yellow 5 (Ci 19140). 

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Philosophy Friends + Family Sale 2013: 33% OFF All Orders (no minimum)

Philosophy is having a Friends & Family Sale and is offering 33% off all orders (no minimum)! 

This is the best time to stock up on all your favorites. =) 

Offer expires June 7, 2013. 

Enter coupon code philofriend at checkout. 

I highly recommend getting the Purity Made Simple One Step Cleanser. I recently bought it in the super-size 32oz and have been loving it as a brush cleanser. It removes all the liquid/cream product out of my brushes with 2 washes and doesn't leave a greasy finish, which olive oil sometimes do. It just breaks down the product easily, but it's gentle at the same time and doesn't dry out my brushes. Love it!

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Philosophy Holiday Clearance 2013: Huge Sale + Free Shipping (no minimum)

Philosophy has so many products on clearance right now. 

Get them before they're gone!

Free Shipping No Minimum [Expires 01/10/2013]

Use Philosophy Coupon THANKS

(stackable with any other coupon, but make sure to use the free shipping coupon 
first before using any other coupon code.)

15% off Entire Order

Use Philosophy Coupon Code MERRY

20% off $50 or more

Use Philosophy Coupon Code UNITED

$5 off $25 or more

Use Philosophy Coupon JAN5OFF25

I bought 2 Gingerbread Man Salt Body Scrub for $12.50 each. I also used the free shipping coupon code THANKS and stacked it with a $5 off coupon code JAN5OFF25. They retail for $25 each, but with the sale and coupons, I paid $10 each. Whooohooo!!

I already have the Bake Shoppe, the Cook Book 4pc Set, Gingerbread Shower Gel, Falling in Love Shower Gel and Cinnamon Buns Shower Gel, which should last me for the entire year. ^_^ (I went a little crazy during Philosophy's 30% OFF sale and Sephora's extra 20% OFF sale.) They all smell so delicious and lather beautifully when used with a loofah! I highly recommend checking out Philosophy's holiday sale section if you want to score some major deals, especially since shipping is free and coupons can be used.

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Philosophy Friends + Family Sale 2012: 30% OFF All Orders

Philosophy is having a Friends & Family Sale and is offering 30% off all orders (no minimum)*! 

This is the best time to stock up on all your favorites. =) 

Offer expires December 10, 2012. 

Enter coupon code JOYFUL at checkout. 

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Philosophy Black Friday + Cyber Monday Coupon Code 2012

For Black Friday, Philosophy is offering up to 50% OFF products*. 

Plus, get free shipping on any purchase of $50 or more. Offer expires November 28, 2012.

Starting Cyber Monday November 26, Philosophy is offering a tote with gifts valued at $90* with any purchase of $75 or more! Gift includes Hope in a Jar 0.5oz, Microdelivery Wash 4oz, Purity 3oz, Pink Frosted Animal Cracker Lip Shine, MD Triple Acid Peel single use and Living Grace Emulsion 6oz. Offer expires November 28th. Enter coupon code DELIGHT at checkout.

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Philosophy 2012 Coupon Code: 20% OFF Entire Purchase + Free Shipping

Philosophy is offering 20% off entire purchase*. Enter coupon code beauty20 at checkout. Plus, get free shipping on any purchase of $50 or more. Offer expires November 20, 2012 and excludes the miracle worker collection.

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First Impressions: Sephora Pro Allover Powder Brush #61 + Mini Haul

Sephora Pro Allover Powder Brush #61

Sephora Pro Allover Powder Brush #61

Sephora Pro Allover Powder Brush #61

Sephora Pro Allover Powder Brush #61

If you follow me on Pinterest, then you know that I recently purchased the Sephora #61 Pro Allover Powder brush ($46) from their new professional brush line. The handle is black and has a glossy finish. The nickel ferrule is embossed with the Sephora logo on one side and the number of the brush on the other side. Also, it comes with a thick plastic brush guard with a lid on top, which protects the brush during travel and allows it to retain its shape.

The brush is much larger than I anticipated. The total length of it measures 8.5 inches. The head is 1.5 inches long and 2.25 inches wide at the tip. For a size comparison, check out my post on Pinterest.

The bristles are made from synthetic material and feel super soft. The brush is really dense, but it's not too dense to the point where it feels stiff. The bristles are flexible and they glide onto my skin smoothly without tugging my skin. The size and the density make it great for applying setting powder all over the face and for applying bronzer to the body, neck and decollete.  

I made a post about Sephora's huge sale a few days ago. The sale is still running, but I would hurry and make a purchase because alot of the items are selling out quick. I bought the Philosophy Gingerbread Man Scented Hot Salt Body Scrub and the Candy Cane Body Scrub for $15 each. They contain 23oz of product and retail for $25 each, which means I got them for 40% off! I haven't tried the Candy Cane scrub, but I have purchased the Gingerbread Man scrub before and I absolutely love it. It contains sea salts, which buff away dry spots and rough patches. It exfoliates my body very well and leaves my skin feeling buttery smooth. I just love that my skin feels so clean and hydrated after the shower. It is also important to mention that it smells more like ginger and not gingerbread, but the scent is still lovely and I love that it lingers on my skin for a few hours. I can't wait to try the Candy Cane one!

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Are you getting anything from Sephora's new brush line or from the sale?
By the way, I just placed another order for more Philosophy body scrubs!
I need backups because they're limited edition and
the deal is too good to pass up. ^_^

Philosophy Friends + Family Sale 2012: 30% OFF All Orders

Philosophy is having a Friends & Family Sale and is offering 30% off all orders*! This is the best time to stock up on all your favorites. =) Offer expires June 16, 2012. Enter coupon code  PHILOSOPHY12 at checkout.

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Philosophy 2012 Coupon Code: 25% OFF Entire Purchase + Free Shipping

Philosophy is offering 25% off entire purchase*. Enter coupon code save25 at checkout. Plus get free shipping on any purchase of $50 or more. Offer expires April 25, 2012 and excludes the miracle worker collection, customized products, and philosophy e-gift cards.

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Philosophy 2012 Coupon Code: Sweet $16 and under Sale

Philosophy is having a Sweet 16 sale* today only! Select Philosophy favorites will be on sale for $16 and under. There is no promo code necessary to redeem this offer. Also, receive free shipping on any $50 purchase or more.

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Philosophy 2012 Coupon Code: Free 5pc Gift of Hope + Grace + Free Shipping with $50 Purchase

Philosophy is offering a free 5pc gift of Hope & Grace + free shipping* with any purchase of $50 or more! Enter coupon code FEBGIFT at checkout. Offer expires February 16, 2012.

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Philosophy Friends + Family Sale 2011: 30% OFF All Orders

Philosophy is offering 30% off all orders*! Whoa! This is a great opportunity to stock up on their skin care line. I've been using the Gingerbread Man Ginger Hot Salt Body Scrub ($25)* and I love how it exfoliates my skin and leaves it feeling super duper soft. Better stock up on more while Philosophy is having a Friends & Family sale. =)

Valid December 8th through December 12th. Enter Promo Code JOY4ALL at checkout.

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Philosophy 2011 Coupon Code: 56% OFF When Hope Is Not Enough Replenishing Cream

Philosophy is offering a .5oz When Hope Is Not Enough Replenishing Cream for $8*. It's an "emollient facial moisturizer, created for dehydrated, devitalized skin. It contains natural oils and emollients to help balance and restore the skin's moisture levels." It's regularly priced at $18, so you'll be receiving 56% off this product! No code needed. Valid December 6, 2011 only.

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Philosophy 2011 Coupon Code: 3 for $33 Scented Shower Gels

Philosophy is offering any 3 16oz 3-in-1 Shower Gels for $33*. They can be used as shampoo, as a shower gel and for bubble baths. Each is regularly priced at $16, so you'll be saving $15! Offer expires December 7, 2011. Enter promo code JOYFUL at checkout. 

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Philosophy 2011 Coupon Code: 50% OFF One-Step Cleansing Bar for Face + Body

Philosophy is offering the Purity Made Simple One-Step Cleansing Bar for $10*, today only. "The Purity Made Simple One-Step Cleansing Bar cleanses & leaves skin perfectly clean & comfortable. It's gentle, yet effective, and you can use it on the face & body."  It's regularly priced at $20, so you'll be getting 50% off this product. No code needed. Valid December 3, 2011 only.

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Philosophy 2011 Coupon Code: 42% OFF Purity Made Simple High-Foaming Daily Cleanser

Philosophy is offering the Purity Made Simple High-Foaming Daily Cleanser 12oz for $20*, today only. "This gentle foaming daily facial skin cleanser is formulated to gently cleanse, tone and remove all face and eye makeup, while lightly hydrating the skin." It's regularly priced at $34.50, so you'll be getting 42% off. No code needed. Valid December 2, 2011 only.

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Philosophy 2011 Coupon Code: 17% OFF Holiday Ornament Bundle

Philosophy is offering a holiday ornament bundle for $15*, today only. The holiday ornament bundle features three festive favorite 3-in-1 shower gels, including the peppermint bark, the gingerbread girl and the cinnamon buns scented gels. It's regularly priced at $18, so you'll be getting 17% off this product. No code needed. Valid December 1, 2011 only.

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Philosophy 2011 Coupon Code: Free Holiday Gift with Purchase

Philosophy Free Holiday Gift* - For a limited time, shoppers will receive a free holiday box of surprises with any purchase of $65 or more! This gift box is wrapped festively and valued at over $40. This offer also qualifies for free shipping. Valid December 1st through December 4th. Enter promo code HOLIDAYSURPRISE at checkout.

Philosophy Free Gift* - With any purchase of $85 or more, receive a free gift valued at over $100. This offer also qualifies for free shipping. Expires November 30. Enter promo code HOLIDAYJOY at checkout.

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Review: Philosophy The Supernatural Airbrush Brush

I've been searching for the ultimate foundation brush and decided to grab Philosophy's Supernatural Airbrush brush after reading so many raves about it.

When compared to the Mac 130 (review), the surface of the Philosophy brush is the same size, and takes just as long to apply foundation because of the tiny head. However, the bristles of the Philosophy brush are much denser and a little bit shorter than the Mac 130. 

The main difference is that the Philosophy brush tugs my skin. That is definitely a deal breaker for me because tugging causes pre-mature wrinkles, especially around the eye area, where the skin is most delicate. This is a big NO NO for me! The bristles also absorb some of the foundation, and I end up using a little more than I usually would.

Another thing to point out is that it's a hassle to clean because I have to wash it at least 3 times before all the product comes out of the brush. Furthermore, drying takes longer than most of my other face brushes because the bristles of the Philosophy brush is made from synthetic material and is super dense.

The only good thing about using this brush to apply liquid foundation is that there is no streaking or shedding whatsoever.

Note: The Philosophy brush measures 5.5 inches in total length. You can purchase it at Nordstrom for $25. The Mac 130 costs $40.

Have you tried the Philosophy brush?

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