Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals

So many deals...so little time! I hope everyone has an amazing Thanksgiving with family & friends. Happy Shopping!

FOR THE MAKEUP LOVER

MAC Cosmetics - The holiday sets came out early and are almost sold out, but MAC has another surprise in store. Available only on Black Friday, MAC is offering an exclusive online-only edition of Veluxe Pearlfusion Shadow, The Smoky Black Friday palette. It features a trio of noir shades that blend for nighttime looks. These colors are gorgeous, and the perfect edition to any holiday party ensemble. Review to come soon...

NARS - 20% during the Give & Take Event Friday, November 28th - Dec 2nd. Sign up here to access the exclusive 20% event.

LORAC - Black Friday deals: Sultry Starlet Shimmer Eye Shadow Palette & Vintage Vixen Matte Eye Shadow Palette ($12 each at Ulta.com) & Champagne Eye Trio $12 at Nordstrom Rack. Cyber Monday deals: 25% off PRO Palette and PRO Palette 2, Free Red Eyelash Curler with every purchase, Perfect PRO Eye Trio ($25 at Nordstrom.com) and Champagne Dreams Eye Shadow Palette ($15 at Ulta.com)

LORAC Pro Palette

Bath & Body Works - There is a VIP Bag going for $20 with a $40 purchase. The bag has over $100 worth of products in it. This is the perfect hostess gift to have on hand!

Bath & Body Works VIP Bag

Ulta.com- Deals start on Thanksgiving Day, online, at 7pm CST. So many great deals, including sale prices on Too Faced, Laura Geller, Smashbox palettes and more! And 20% off Clarisonic Plus set - great deal!

Avon.com - Receive free shipping on all orders and 30% off any purchase of $30 or more on Black Friday

Lancome.com - November 30 - December 7, 20% off Friends & Family sale, plus get free shipping on any $49 order and a travel-size product of your choice.

Inglot - 20% off

FakeBake.com - 25% off all products!

Spa Sonic at Drugstore.com - On sale for $33.99 (cheap alternative to Clarisonic!)

Sexy Hair - Offering free shipping over $25 plus a free deluxe sample w/every purchase made on Black Friday. Their Sexy Hair Ultimate Control Flat Iron or Dryer is on sale for $99.95, including a free Style Sexy Hair 450 Protect and free shipping (regular retail price is $188).

Sibu Beauty - The premium skincare products and supplements made from the Himalayan Sea buckthorn berry is offering 60% off all the entire line and free shipping on orders over $50. Use code: SIBU60. Nov 28 - Dec. 1

LAQA&Co - 25% off all items.

Gloss48 - 20% off site wide. Use code SNOWVEMBER

Skindinavia - Offering free makeup primer spray + free shipping + 20% off with code '20off.' Valid Black Friday through Cyber Monday (Dec. 1).

Miracle Skin Transformer - Black Friday: spend $50 and receive 30% off your entire purchase, use code BLACKFRIDAY30. Cyber Monday: spend $50 and receive 40% off your entire purchase, use code CYBERMONDAY40

Jurlique - Black Friday: 3 custom bundles that are 50%+ off - no codes needed! Cyber Monday: $15 off any $50 purchase, $50 off any $150 purchase, $100 off any $300 purchase.

HairEnvy.com - 50% off Harry Josh Pro Tools on Cyber Monday

Dr. Brandt - Black Friday sale, 40% off on entire online purchase + free standard shipping

La Roche-Posay - Save up to 30% off with promo code 'FRIDAY.' 20% off $75, 25% off $100 and 30% off $125.

FOR THE HOSTESS
May Designs - 40% off entire site - get your 2015 planners now! Use code 'THANKS40'

FOR HIM

Amazon.com Electronic deals - Everything from laptops to cameras to TVs.

FOR THE KIDS
Citrus Lane - 20% off all gift subscriptions, use code CLGIFT20 and get 15% off your order with code THANKS15.

BabySteals.com - Doorbuster sales start Friday at 8am!

Children's Place - 50% off!

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Julia Roberts in Lancôme at the 2014 Golden Globe Awards

Press release from Tractenberg

Last 2 Days to Get Lancome Gift with Purchase

I LOVE gifts with purchases (aka GWPs). Lancome teamed up with award-winning designer Chris Benz to design their latest bag. Known for his use of color and patterns, he chose a floral print for the bag, straight off the runway from his Spring collection. Best part, the bag is reversable. Second best part, Chris Benz created two exclusive eyeshadow pallets for this gift! 

Available from June 12^th to the 26^th, this striking bag is complimentary with any $75 purchase (up to a $178 value), and includes the following:

- Color Design 5 Pan Palette color choice:

• Emerald Silk + full size Color Fever Gloss in Paradise Peach (warm)
• Flushed Satin + full size Color Fever Gloss in Intense Fuchsia (cool)

- Eye cream choice:

·        Absolue Eye Premium BX

·        Absolue Eye Precious Cells

- Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover

- Absolue UItimate Night BX Serum

- Hypnôse Drama Mascara

Be sure to stop by your local Saks Fifth Avenue to pick up your bag by tomorrow!

Lancôme Instagram Contest - Rouge In Love

Keep falling in love with Rouge In Love by entering the Color In Your Life Instagram contest launching on Friday, March 9^th. Nine lucky  winners will receive a custom-made Rouge In Love inspired Solange Azagury-Partridge iconic Hotlips ring ($1,500 value).

Rouge In Love features three collections and 21 shades inspired by different times of the day—Jolis Matins (natural shades ideal for morning, #inlovewithday), Boudoir Time(punchy hues for the late afternoon, #inlovewithdusk) and Tonight Is My Night (intense colors perfect for a night on the town, #inlovewithnight).

To enter:

·         Upload a photo using Instagram which represents one of the Rouge in Love color moods
·         Hashtag the mood represented

·         #inlovewithday

·         #inlovewithdusk

·         #inlovewithnight

·         Winners are required to follow Lancomeparis on Instagram
·         Winners will be selected based on the Instagram photo that has the most likes/comments using the hashtag
·         Each winner will win a custom-made Solange “Rouge in Love” inspired ring

Over the course of three weeks, Lancôme will select a photo for each mood for a total of 9 winners, 3 from each mood.

Watch this quick 20 second video to learn more: http://youtu.be/XWsUwhqkR4o

Good luck! 

Golden Globe Beauty - Kate Winslet

Lancôme ambassadress Kate Winslet’s look from the Golden Globes was created by Avon Global Creative Color Director Jillian Dempsey.

“Kate Winslet’s look was shimmering, soft and sophisticated,” said Jillian Dempsey.

Jillian used taupe and champagne shades on Kate’s eyes and lots of rich mascara for extra definition.  A pop of rose blush on her cheeks gave Kate a youthful, natural-looking flush.  Jillian topped it off with a creamy rose lip color for a fresh finish.   

EYES

Lancôme Hypnôse Doll Lashes Mascara in So Black!

Lancôme Modéle Sourcils Brow Groomer

Jillian Dempsey for Avon Professional Perfect Eyes Kit Eyeshadow in Smoky Eyes

Lancôme Le Stylo Waterproof Long Lasting Eyeliner in Café

FACE & CHEEKS

Lancôme Teint Idole 24H Foundation (available in March)

Lancôme Translucence Mattifying Silky Pressed Powder

Avon MagiX Face Perfector

Stila Convertible Color in Lillium

LIPS

Lancôme Rouge in Love Lipstick in Delicate Lace (available in February)

Lancome Glamour Eyes Kit - Limited Edition

Michelle Phan has launched her limited-edition Lancome Glamour Eyes Kit. Has anyone checked this out yet? Michelle does a great job at explaining and demonstrating application in her video below. 


The kit includes a new Color Design 5 Pan Palette (Chic by Chelle), which was created a named by Michelle herself, as well as Michelle's other Lancome favorites: Artliner and Hypnose Drama Mascara. 


The Glamour Eyes Kit launched exclusively at Sephora and Sephora.com. Available while supplies last!

“I was inspired by my `Day to Night Makeup’ Lancôme video, where I used two 5 Pan Palettes,” says Michelle. “I figured I’d create one palette that was versatile enough for both day and night makeup.” The resulting palette, Chic by Chelle, features neutrals for a more casual look, along with purple, silver and black for instant glamour—all in the intense 5 Pan Palette formula.  “I'm so excited to use this kit to ring in the New Year!" adds Michelle.

Giveaway Break - Holiday Beauty Bundle

Cheer up, it's hump day, and I have a giveaway for you! I wanted to post this on 'Treat yourself Tuesday' but missed the deadline. Take a break from holiday shopping and enter to win a special treat for you!

**Giveaway***

Enter to win a Holiday Beauty Bundle from Lipgloss Break! I put together items from some of my favorite brands, including Cargo, Goody, Avon and more!

Fill out the form below to win! For extra entries, you can sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, follow me and retweet on Twitter , or become a fan on Facebook; just make sure to list the entries in your comment. Enter up to once a day!

This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Friday, December 30th. I will randomly select one winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

Lancome Chris Benz tote GWP

Lancôme and Chris Benz are excited to partner on a limited-edition gift with purchase which will be sold exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue and saks.com from June 14-June 25.

The celebrated designer and frequent Lancôme collaborator is loved by celebrities like Jessica Szohr, Susan Sarandon, Elettra Wiedemann and Eva Amurri and now he’s created a tote solely for Lancôme customers. Beginning June 14^th, customers will receive the complimentary Chris Benz-designed tote with any $60 purchase, up to a $119 value. Printed with a chic, stylized silhouette, the exclusive design makes the perfect summer accessory.

Packed with Lancôme must haves (Définicils Precious Cells Mascara and Absolue Hand) you have the option to select your moisturizer (Absolue Premium BX or Absolue Precious Cells) and your pink (L’Absolu Rouge in Pink Sapphire, Juicy Tubes in Moulin Rose & Blush Subtil in Rose Fresque) or coral (L’Absolu Rouge in Fleur Impressioniste , Juicy Tubes in Coral Rush & Blush Subtil in Shimmer Coral Sunset) makeup trio to tote inside the Benz bag.

I'm thinking this tote would make a very cute beach bag. I don't have a Saks near me but I may just place an order online.

Giveaway Break - Lancome Gift with Purchase at Macy's

It's 'Gift with Purchase' (GWP) time at Macy's Lancome counter! Spend $32.50 on any Lancome product and you'll get the 'Love in Paris' set: a chic bag (choose the light or dark rose) filled with $103 worth of Lancome products, including a deluxe samples of Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate, Renergie Lift Volumetry and other Lancome essentials.

Spend a total of $65 and you're eligible to add these options: Color Design Lipcolor trio, Nutrix Royal or a three-piece Makeup Artist Brush Set.

If you can't make it to your nearest Lancome counter - enter to win this gift here!

**Giveaway***

Enter to win Lancome's GWP 'Love in Paris' set!

Fill out the form below to win! For extra entries, you can sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, follow me and retweet on Twitter , or become a fan on Facebook; just make sure to list the entries in your comment. Enter up to once a day!

This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Monday, February 21st. I will randomly select one winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

Lancome Genes Day

On Friday, October 22, Lancôme will unveil Genes Day, a celebration of the beauty of scientific research. On this one day, Lancôme will donate $7 from the sale of every bottle of Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN.

Lancôme, the world’s largest luxury beauty brand, has pledged to donate a minimum of $100,000 to St. Jude.

Looks from the Emmy Awards

NARS Cosmetics worked with celebrity makeup artist Tina Turnbow to create the makeup looks for Keri Russell and Joan Allen at the 2010 Emmy Awards. NARS’ NEW Pure Matte Lipstick was key in creating the look as well as many products from the Fall 2010 Collection.

Keri Russell wore the following products to achieve a soft, vintage look:

· PRO-PRIME Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base and Skin Smoothing Face Prep

· Tzarine Duo Eyeshadow (NEW for Fall 2010)

· Nuits Blanches Eyeliner Stylo

· Douceur Blush (NEW for Fall 2010) topped with Desire Blush for a pop of color

· Tashkent Pure Matte Lipstick (NEW for Fall 2010)

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NARS Cosmetics worked with celebrity makeup artist Melanie Inglessis to create the makeup look for Lea Michele at the 2010 Emmy Awards. Many products from NARS’ new Fall Collection were key creating the look.

Lea Michele wore the following products to achieve a playful yet classic look:

· PRO-PRIME Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base & Skin Smoothing Face Prep

· Douceur Blush (NEW for Fall 2010)

· Tzarine Duo Eyeshadow (NEW for Fall 2010)

· Palladium Soft Touch Shadow Pencil (NEW for Fall 2010)

· Tashkent Pure Matte Lipstick (NEW for Fall 2010)

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Christina Hendricks, Supporting Actress nominee for her role in "Mad Men," wore Lancome, along with her Zac Posen gown, to the Emmy Awards - Celebrity makeup artist Vanessa Scali gives us the details:

Face:

Vanessa prepped the skin with Lancôme’s La Base Pro. To perfect Christina’s already luminous skin, Vanessa used Lancôme’s new Teint Miracle Lit-From-Within Makeup. “It has an amazing transparent quality that leaves the skin looking flawless and luminous without being shiny,” said Vanessa. “I applied it with a brush and then blended with my fingers.” Blending with her fingers heated up the foundation a bit, allowing for a seamless finish. Vanessa followed with Effacernes Concealer under the eyes, her “all time favorite concealer.”

Cheeks:

For a fresh pop of color I used Lancôme’s Blush Subtil Shimmer in Pink Pool on the apples of her cheeks. Dabs of Giorgio Armani Beauty’s Fluid Sheer #2 highlighted Christina’s cheekbones.

Eyes

The eye shadow was mix of YSL’s Ombre Solo Eyeshadow in Cashmere Brown and Midnight Black. “I applied these all over her lid, under the bottom lashes and blended it out past her natural lash line to softly elongate the eye,” reported Vanessa.

Eye Liner:

To define and elongate the lash line, Vanessa lined the eyes with Lancôme’s Le Crayon Khôl in Black. “I used a touch of liner under her bottom lashes but smudged it for a softer look,” said Vanessa. For added depth, Vanessa used Artliner Precision Point Eyeliner in Noir at the very base of Christina’s lashes.

Mascara:

Several generous coats of Lancôme Définicils Waterproof Mascara in Black were used on the top and bottom lashes.

Lips:

Christina’s lips were a mix of Lancôme lip colors for an effect that Vanessa described as “red with a little dash of pink.” A sheer coat of Color Design Matte Lipstick in Corset was topped by La Laque Fever Lipshine in Cyber Coral.

Lancome French Coquettes

Stunning! Lancome's Fall 2010 color collection is here...French Coquettes, captures the spirit of the modern woman at the start of the 20^th century. Dreamed up by artistic director Aaron De Mey, the collection harks to signature hallmarks of French glamour. From the opulence of the Belle Époque to the bohemian decadence of Montmartre, the collection’s palette of deep plums, shimmering charcoals and sophisticated nudes are sure to inspire.

Lancôme spokesmodels Daria Werbowy and Elettra Wiedemann make their first joint appearance in the ad campaign, shot by Mario Testino.

The collection’s star products include La Rose Deco, a multi-color powder compact for subtle radiance, Ombre Magnétique, a gel-like shimmery eye shadow that can go on lightly for a touch of shimmer or heavier for full-on drama and Le Vernis Nail Trio “Kissed By Paris,” a set of three mini polishes. You can view the entire collection here.

With the exception of Ombre Magnétique, the fall collection is available on lancome.com.

Lancome Friends & Family Sale

Lancome Friends & Family sale, going on Friday June 18th - June 25th 2010. Only at Lancome Boutiques...present this invitation and get 20% off!

Lancôme L'Absolu Crème De Brillance

Lancome made my day with L'Absolu Creme De Brillance. It's a cross between a gloss and a balm, goes on smooth and is super hydrating. The secret ingredients are:
*Shine boosting oils and light diffusing pearls that provides a rich color
*Pro-Xylane boosts hydration within the skin
*Glycerin and hyaluronic acid hydrate lips by pulling water from the environment and help it stay put

I was fortunate to try this in Blush Classique. The color is super rich and makes my lips look fuller. The sponge applicator is my favorite, you don't have to worry about individual bristles separating and becoming messy.

Looking for your next gloss splurge? I would put this one in the hat.

Giveaway Break - Juicy Tubes & Chris Benz Tshirt

Yesterday you may have read my post about Juicy Tubes 100% Natural Origin limited edition collection and Lancome's partnership with the Justonefrickinday.com charity. Juicy Tubes is celebrating it's 10th birthday by going green with recycled packaging and all natural ingredients, just in time for Earth Day 2010. To help spread the word about the big 10th birthday and good cause, let's have a giveaway!

***Giveaway***

Enter to win Juicy Tubes 100% Natural Origin limited edition in Blushing Beauty and a limited edition t-shirt by famous designer Chris Benz!

Fill out the form below to win! For extra entries, you can sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, follow me and retweet on Twitter , or become a fan on Facebook; just make sure to list the entries in your comment. Enter up to once a day!

This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Saturday, May 22nd. I will randomly select the lucky winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

Lancôme's Juicy Tubes News

You've all heard of the iconic Lancome Juicy Tubes, right? Well, the product that started the gloss frenzy is turning 10, and to celebrate, they've launched Juicy Tubes 100% Natural Origin, a limited edition collection with honey as its main ingredient. The formula, flavors and pigments are 100% natural origin and preservative-free. I'm sporting the new formula in Rose Pretty

For Earth Day 2010, Lancome spokes model partnered with environmentalist Elettra Wiedemann's Charity, Justonefrickenday.com, with a mission to unify and concentrate available resources onto a small number of special charity projects around the world. By logging on its website, you can calculate and donate just one day of your daily pay to make a difference. The charity's latest project will raise funds to help install Solar Electric Panels that will provide sustainable power to a hospital in one of the world's poorest countries, Brundi.

Also, from April 22nd through April 25th, anyone who purchases Juicy Tubes 100% Natural Origin at the Lancome Boutique on the Upper West Side in NYC will receive a complimentary limited edition tee. Lancome will also make a donation to Justonefrickenday.com to kick off this special Earth Day offering.

Lancome Bronze Riviera Collection

Lancome is ready for the warm weather with its new summer collection, "Bronze Riviera," a mix of mineral blushes, bronzers and sheer glosses.

Some of the highlights....

Ageless Minérale Blush, $29.50 - Loose mineral blush, available in Sparkling Sand, Brilliant Berryand Luminous Rose

Tropiques Minérale Magic Bronzing Brush, $33 - Portable bronzing, available in Cuivre 01

Tropiques Minérale Bamboo Bronzer, $45 - The oversized bronzer is back, this time inTemptingly Bronze

Juicy Tubes 100% Natural Origin, $18 - These have 100% natural origin ingredients (such as honey), flavors and fragrances. Available in Pink Precious, Blushing Beauty, Rose Pretty andSheerfully Sweet

Le Vernis Nail Polish in Ms. Perfectly Pink, $18 - A chic fuchsia shade ideal for steamy summer days

Lancome Color Design Lip Matte

Lancome's latest lip news: Color Design Matte Lipstick! This new formula is soft and creamy, glides effortlessly and comes in eight dreamy colors. The credit goes to the new formula; its mattifying agent isn't a dull powder but a light-diffusing gel. High pigment levels ensure that it wears for hours, while soft waxes and emollients deliver modern slip.

Makeup artist Daniel Martin used the Bronze Show shade at the Chris Benz Fall 2010 presentation for the perfect update on the 90's lipstick. Celebrity makeup artists are already in love with the formula, too. Read what makeup artist Fiona Stiles had to say to Teen Vogue about the Corset shade!

Color Design Matte is a Macy's exclusive and will be on both the Macy's website this week and on lancome-usa.com next week. Color Design Lip Matte retails at $22.

Makeup from Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland comes out this Friday, and I have a feeling it will be every makeup artist's dream come true. Lancôme ambassador Anne Hathaway portrays the White Queen, a role she was perfect for given her porcelain complexion. Her gorgeous skin was the focal point of her look at the London premiere of the film last week (as you can see in the picture). Makeup artist Kate Lee did the honors and also focused on Anne’s radiant eyes and smile. The dress, in case you’re wondering, is by Vivienne Westwood.

If you want to let your readers know how to get Anne’s premiere look, here are the products we suggest:

EYES: Le Stylo Waterproof Eyeliner in Prune; Color Design Eye Shadow in Ciel du Soir; Hypnôse Drama Mascara in Excessive Black

SKIN: Photôgenic Lumessence foundation in Ivoire 2C; Blush Subtil in Sheer Amourose
LIPS: L'Absolu Rouge lipstick in Rendez-Vous

Add a set of false eyelashes, and you’re ready for your date with the Mad Hatter.

Lancome Nutrix Royal Body Cream

Lancome Nutrix Royal Body, Intense Lipid Repair Body Cream, is not only ridiculously moisturizing, but it's smell is ultra comforting. This cool, creamy lotion is super hydrating and great for these colder months.

Nutrix Royal Body cream relieves the tightness in your skin that is caused by extreme dehydration. It uses Royal Lipideum, which is a unique technology enriched with Royal Jelly that supplements skin's own natural lipids for intense hydration.

The price point is at $34 for 7 oz. Yes, it's expensive, but if Lancome is offering a bonus gift with purchase, it would definitely be a good item to invest in. Plus, it's light pink container and gold top makes for nice counter decor.