Beauty {Deal} Alert: Sephora 20% off Friends & Family through Nov. 2, 2011

It's here again ladies - the annual Sephora Friends & Family deal!  Click here to enter your e-mail address and instantly get a code on the screen (the code will be e-mailed to you as well but if you're cautious like me copy and paste this on your computer or e-mail somewhere immediately because my browser conveniently crashed a few minutes after I got my code).

Get ready.  Set.  Click (and remember to get your extra cashback too!)

I've been waiting to stock up on a few beauty essentials and these are a few musts on my list:

Daily Essential
My go-to mineral foundation, Bare Escentuals, in the newer matte formula.  I've heard that this coverage is better and I can't wait to try it out!

Bare Escentuals Bare Minerals SPF Matte Foundation, Sephora, $22.40 after discount

Weekend Wear
I recently saw glitter nails all over the web (on Alexa Chung, Katie).  I had to try the funky, large glitter polish myself just in time for the holidays.  The large, silver sparkles are pretty darn perfect.  I might need to get this in gold too.  Wouldn't these be perfect for any night out (and especially New Year's Eve!)

Sephora by OPI Flurry up Top Coat, Sephora, $7.60 after discount

Gifts
It is the perfect time to stock up on gifts for friends and family.  I am thinking the nieces may kinda love this Tokidoki mirror.  I may also browse around for gifts for my lovely friends as well (with Sephora's selection, this may take a while).

Tokidoki Vanita Mirror, Sephora, $12 after discount

Will you be getting any beauty daily essentials, weekend wear, or fun gifts?

Save!
- Go through Big Crumbs first and get an additional 5.6% cashback from your entire purchase!  Here is my invite if you need it!

Worth it? Hello Kitty for Sephora

Mirror, mirror on the wall who is the cutest one of all?

Hello Kitty - now and always.

I am well past the age of 10, but still find myself drawn to this adorable and simple kitty with her signature bow and oversized noggin.  Maybe I am just jealous of her agelessness and the fact that she hangs with Little Twin Stars (♥ them!).  Sephora has launched a Hello Kitty collection which is rumored to be a permanent fixture.

While makeup at any price point should focus on quality, I am tempted to order something from this collection (maybe just the compact?)  If you tried anything here let me know!

Bling mirror, Sephora, $49

Say Hello palette-Super Fun, Sephora, $35

Hello Kitty brush set, Sephora, $49

Hello Kitty fragrance, Sephora, $55

Apple Balm, Sephora, $9

Hand Held mirror, Sephora, $35

What do you think of this collection?

Beauty {Deal} Alert: Sephora Friends & Family 20% off thru 11/3 (US only) and Laura Mercier discount

I forgot to post this in the past Fun, Free Friday but wanted to make sure you're aware of this fabulous deal before it's over!

Get 20% off Sephora.com with code FF2010 through Nov. 3.  It's a great time to stock up on basics that never go on sale or get the Marc Jacobs perfume you've been eyeing (that's how I tried Daisy last time!)
Go through Mr Rebates first and get 9% cashback that will be paid to you via PayPal (woohoo holiday bonus cashback!)  Here is my link to become a member.

I just ordered:
Bare Minerals foundation - the best lightweight mineral foundation (recommended by Allure, In Style, me!) and it evens out my complexion in this tropical climate

Benefit Benetint gives such a nice subtle rosy color to cheeks and lips.

It's also a good time to shop at Laura Mercier because you can get $10 off $25 with code FALL10 and free shipping if you're a first time customer with code new2lm (codes are case sensitive).

I don't use it as often but found good coverage with minimal reaction from the oil-free tinted moisturizer (the illuminating gives a nice sheen but also gave me breakouts later)

Secret Camouflage is also supposed to be a great concealer - thoughts?

Will you be getting any beauty products?  Stock up if you plan on giving any as gifts!

Accessories that appeal to your inner child (and 20% cashback at Sephora via Bing.com)

Is there an age limit to when you should stop having cute things?  Hearts, fairies, and cartoon characters definitely appeal to my inner child but could something be "too cute"(or at least for ladies my age).
I was intrigued by a few pieces from a few current collections.  You be the judge...

Both of these options are $198 and from the Coach Poppy collection (my favorite place to use a 25% customer discount that is mailed out a few times a year or one of the best basic accessories outlets)

 Then I saw from Dream Sequins that Tokidoki launched a makeup collection at Sephora.

The $18 lip gloss is supposed to have good coverage and I'm intrigued by the silicone brush (less left on the brush and more hygenic).  

 

Then of course adorable characters like these in a snow globe on each tube.

 

I've been on the lookout for liquid eyeliner and the Tokidoki one looks promising.  It's reasonably priced at $16 and is supposed to be relatively long lasting and water resistant.

Deal alert!

Bing.com users - Bing cashback for Sephora is now 20%!  That's pretty amazing and equivalent to Sephora's Friends and Family discount (though you can usually get a little more because you could buy through cashback sites like Bing).   No idea when this will end but act soon.  Yes I did end up getting the Tokidoki products to try out!

Then there is the momma of cute accessories - Ms. Hello Kitty.

She's certainly grown up as well with accessories to match.  I have to admit, I kinda love this garnet ring though at $950, it's not cheap.

Finally a personal and undeniably cute touch for your iPhone at $39.99.  You needed a cover anyway right?

So do any of these appeal to your inner child?  Or are they "too cutesy" for you?

Beauty {Deal} Alert: Sephora Friends and Family Discount (US, Canada not confirmed) - Oct 19 - Nov 2

Fun fabulous chicas, blushing brides, office gals, guys who have a great skincare regime - it's shopping time!

Get 20% off during Sephora's Friends and Family event - from Oct 19 - Nov 2.
Use code FF2009

Time to stock up on some essentials.

I'm going to get the following (which I started using for the wedding and now love to use regularly).
Bare Escentuals Mineral Foundation - light, weightless coverage and SPF15 because my paleness needs it!

I'm thinking of getting a new scent and Marc Jacobs Daisy is supposed to be good.  Solid or eau de parfum?

 

Now might also be a good time to get some gifts.  I was also going to get another Shu Uemera eyelash curler (the best ever, seriously) but that's cheaper on eBay. 

Remember to choose your free goodies with every order on this page.  Also go through bing.com or ebates.com for cash back (reported to work even with the FF discount).

Anyhoo, happy shopping!  What will you get?

Remember to enter to win $50!