Deal Watch | The Balm Cosmetics Flash Sale

Hey all!

Just spotted this on Instagram so I had to share it with you. The Balm does these little flash sales sometimes and I only see them advertised on their Instagram so follow them if you want a heads up on future flash sales.

This one will be on the online store on June 17th for only 2 hours! 10am-12pm PST so make sure you are ready to go! You can see the shipping details at the bottom. of the picture.

I usually order my Balm stuff off of Hautelook for a good deal but when this deal comes around it cannot be ignored!

Some of my favorite products that I have tried are their eye shadows. I have the NUDE 'tude eye shadow (naughty) palette which I LOVE! I really want to try more of their eye shadows because their palettes are just so cute! The NUDE dude palette was released not too long ago. It reminds me of the Meet Matt(e) palette mixed with the NUDE 'tude one. I also want to try some of their face products including the Mary-Lou Manizer and their INSTAIN blushes.

Their website is super helpful and interactive. You can swatches of most of their colored products and video tutorials.

There isn't an Ebate for this site but remember to go through Ebates.com before shopping online to check for coupon codes and to get cash back on your purchases. My referral link.

Enjoy the sale and maybe leave me a comment about what I should purchase during the sale or what you plan on getting! ~Alissa

Deal Watch | Costal Scents Palette Sale + COUPON CODE!

Hello all! So here's the deal... Costal Scents starting tomorrow (August 8, 2014 - August 15, 2014) all the Costal Scents 88 Palettes are only $8.88! No coupon code needed! Their other large palettes will also be on sale. Costal Scents' large palettes are a great inexpensive way to get a bunch of different shades in your collection.

I also got a coupon code along with my Ipsy Bag this month: BLUSH25OFF (Should be good till the end of the month). This code will take 25% off your entire purchase! So you can stack this with the 88 Palette sale or buy some of their other products. (There isn't an Ebate for Coastal Scents right now)

Some of their products that I love are:

Hot Pot Shadow Pots - I own a bunch of these that I keep in a Z Palette (They also have their own custom palettes that you can order)

Classic Blender Natural - it is one of the best blending brushes I own

Classic Shade and Fluff Medium Natural - great basic brush

Some that I really want to try are:

Forever Blush - heard these are really good. The shade Enchanted looks beautiful

10 Blush Palette - it is included in the sale

Mystery Box - looks cool

They also have a great natural products section where you can pick up things like Raw Virgin Coconut Oil and Unrefined Shea Butter.

If you happen to spend over $50 you can also get free shipping in the USA (more shipping info here). Plus, they have a reward points program so be sure to use that if you plan to shop their again! Also, they have special discount groups so check if you qualify here.

Everything at Costal Scents is at a great price so you're in for a deal no matter what! However, if you shop smart and stack deals you will walk away with great savings!  Happy shopping! ~ Alissa

P.S. Check out their return policy if you have any questions.

Spotted! ELF, SOHO Beauty, & Ardel Disney Snow White Collection

Last month it was Ariel, this month it's Snow White! When I got to the display at my local Walgreens it was very sad. I didn't see the SOHO Beauty bags or some of the smaller kits. Here is the display I saw.

It looks like it might of had everything but not anymore. Oh well! Let's go over what I did see. A lot of the products seem very similar to the Ariel collection just with a Snow White spin on it. 

Just like with the Ariel collection, there are some Ardel Lashes in this really cute apple packaging. They were $7.99.

There also seems to be a brush set with 4 brushes and a carrying case. The brushes themselves seem like a completely different set of brushes than the Ariel collection. It was going for $9.99.

This smaller eye palette with a eyeliner really reminds me of the Disney Villains collection ELF came out with last year. I don't recall anything like this in the Ariel collection. It was going for $4.99. I think is a great deal! It's much cheaper than the beauty book.

 I forgot to take a close up picture of the cover of the beauty book but here's what it comes with. The colors seem really similar to the smaller palette so if you're uninterested in all the extra stuff in this package try the smaller one. The beauty book is going for $9.99.

From what I can find online, it looks like there is a face set that comes with a blush/bronzer duo with a kabuki brush, a lip set with a lip stain, lip gloss, and a lip balm. I also know there are some bags. I'm unsure if there are hair accessories.

The prices I listed were from Walgreens.
e.l.f. Disney Snow White Face Collection Gift Set
e.l.f. Disney Snow White Beauty Book Gift Set
e.l.f. Disney Snow White Brush Collection Gift Set
e.l.f. Disney Snow White Eye Collection Gift Set
e.l.f. Disney Snow White Lip Collection Gift Set
There are also some bags so check them out here.

I also found the collection on drugstore.com.
e.l.f. Disney Snow White Face Collection Gift Set
e.l.f. Disney Snow White Beauty Book Gift Set
e.l.f. Disney Snow White Brush Collection Gift Set
e.l.f. Disney Snow White Eye Collection Gift Set
e.l.f. Disney Snow White Lip Collection Gift Set

Remember if you're shopping online to use Ebates!

Happy Hunting! ~Alissa

The Hunt | ELF Disney Ariel Treasure Within Beauty Book (w/ Pictures)

The hunt is over! I have found the ELF Disney Ariel Treasure Within Beauty Book and, thanks to my boyfriend, it is now mine! If you read my post yesterday, then you would know then I saw a small display yesterday at a local Walgreens. That display was pretty limited (probably because that Walgreens was under construction) but the one I found today was loaded! I found this display at the first Walgreens I went to. (Sorry the picture is blurry... Guess I was really excited)

They had almost the whole collection at this Walgreens. The only thing I didn't see was the makeup bag I got yesterday. They had the hair accessories and bags at the top and then the ELF stuff below that and then the Ardel lashes at the bottom.

I was hunting for the ELF Disney Ariel Treasure Within Beauty Book which they had tons of on this display. I got it for $9.99 and I got 450 points Wellness points on my Balance card. When it comes to makeup like this where it can be opened and touched I always inspect the products to find ones that haven't been tampered with. You also want to check that none of the pieces are missing.

The book comes with nine shadows, two brushes, two bronzers, and a lip gloss. There is also a guide to on looks you can create using the book. I won't go too deep into detail, instead I will link Emily's video below because I think she does an amazing job at reviewing this product.

If you're worried you wont be able to find this collection or are worried you will have to go on a massive hunt for it, do not fear. From what I can see there is still plenty out there. Happy Hunting! ~Alissa

Photo by: Rhyan Soroten

Emily's Review!