Fine on a Dime

Monday, March 2, 2015

Beautybar.com Promo code - $25 off $100!

*Max. discount $25. Offer exp. 03/22/15. Additional restrictions may apply.

Beautybar.com is running a $25 off $100 promotion for anyone looking to stock up or just splurge a bit! Per usual, Sample Society items are not included in this promotion.

Code is BBSPRING15

Beautybar.com is a great makeup and beauty site that carries loads of brands, from old favorites like Stila, Cargo, and Lorac to newer finds such as Kjaer Wies (awesome organic makeup!), Le Metier de Beaute, and Jane Iredale. There's something for everyone, honestly. They also have a handful of gift with purchases available now, and we all know stacking deals makes them more appealing! The clearance section isn't spectacular, and I did spy some great brands for 33-50% off, if that's appealing to you.

You can't beat straight dollars off, honestly, so it's worth checking out if you're in need of a stock up.

20% off at Urban Decay - Includes sale items!!

If you're a fan of Urban Decay, you will want to check out their Friends and Fanatics event, starting today! Code "Takeitoff" gets you an extra 20% off everything - from the adorable $5 nailpolishes on clearance to the amazing and ever hyped Naked palettes. Spend $50, and you will also get free shipping - but it needs to be $50 after discount is applied. Go now and shop!!

Monday, February 2, 2015

Beauty.com Gift with Purchase

It's February, which means beauty weeks are rolling in! Beauty.com has gotten us started with their beauty bag gift with any $100 purchase. Beauty.com sells brands like Nars, Stila, Urban Decay, Koh Gen Do, Deborah Lippmann, and others. If you have $100 worth of beauty needs, this isn't a bad gift! A $10.00 purchase gets you a free Butter LONDON eye shadow ($18.00 value), and if you up it to $100, you will receive the following items in a very cool travel case. The total value is stated at $140.00.

This collaboration is with Creatures of Comfort and can be found at www.Beauty.com/Creatures.

Here are the deluxe samples it comes with:

1. H2O Plus Total Source Optimum Cleanser

2. Origins Plantscription Anti-Aging Power Eye Cream

3. Ojon Rare Blend Oil Rejuvenating Therapy

4. Urban Decay B6 Vitamin-Infused Complexion Prep Spray

5. Arcona Cranberry Toner

6. Alterna Caviar Repair Rx Lengthening Hair & Scalp Elixir

7. Paula’s Choice Resist Moisture Renewal Oil Booster

8. de~luxe saVON French Milled Soap, Vanilla Citrus

9. Lacoste Essential Sport

10. Jurlique Herbal Recovery Advanced Serum

11. Nick Chavez Beverly Hills Starlet Shine Spray

12. Ren Flash Rinse 1 Minute Facial

13. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Waterproof Concealer

14. An offer for you from the Beauty.com site

I'm tempted to order one!! I know Barney's beauty week won't be until March, but I'm wondering when Space NK will start!!!

Win Free Beauty Products from Allure.com This Week!!

You have to be quick to get anything, but at the beginning of most month's, Allure gives away beauty products to the first few people to sign up at noon. Want to see what's being given away this week? Check it out:

February 2

Think of this lotion as conditioner for your body. Smooth it on in the shower, then rinse and step out with ultrasoft skin. The first 500 Allure readers to sign up at noon ET will win.

February 4

Sweep on the black fibers between coats of the mascara. Wait for friends to ask, "Are those real?" The first 500 Allure readers to sign up at noon ET will win.

February 5

This stick concealer does more than cover zits; it shrinks them with salicylic acid and tomato extract. The first 500 Allure readers to sign up at noon ET will win.

Sunday, February 1, 2015

Popsugar Must have January 2015 Subscription Box Review

Today, I'm reviewing a box that sometimes gets mixed reviews but is one one of my favorite boxes. Maybe I just haven't been around the subscription enough , but I have been utterly impressed. This box is PopSugar must have.

I got hooked on PopSugar because of a Groupon for a half price box all the way back in November. I've purchased every month since then, using various coupon codes. The January box received mixed reviews, but I think it's one of my favorites because I will use every product and everything is very practical.

The first product in the box is the first aid beauty Ultra Repair Cream. I adore this cream in winter, because it is an all purpose cream that works equally well for parched hands and as a moisturizer on your face. I love multitaskers because they save me money and space on my beauty counter. At $30 for 6 ounces you really can't get a better deal on a moisturizer , unless of course you bought the pop sugar box.

The second item in the box is one of those things I just can't seem to get enough of - eye masks! This version is Eyes by SpaToGo. They are normally $12.50 for this size package (3 applications), and honestly they're one of the items I was most excited over. Nothing gives you a quicker pick me up than brightening your eyes.

The third item in this box that I really truly loved is a 12 oz Keep Cup travel mug. Its made of tempered glass, so of course, it's bpa free. Most importantly, it's the perfect size for my Keurig! I can brew one large cup of coffee and not worry about too large a mug or needing to rebrew to fill it. Awesome!! They're usually $26, so I'm thrilled I bought two of these boxes because it's by far my favorite travel mug.

Next up, we have the Jack + Lucy slouchy pompom beany. I have worn this hat at least a dozen times so far - I love it! It looks best rolled once on me so don't be afraid to experiment with looks. Its regularly $32.

This is one filled box! Next is the equa yoga microfiber towel. Its really grippy and absorbing, and I love the color!! It's basically a small hand towel, which is what I've been using it for. This is a $16 value.

Then we have these super fun gold temporary tattoos, sponsored by the show Empire. They are an $18 value and will be fun for music festivals this summer!

Last but not least, we have peanut butter chocolate protein granola - yum! At least a $3.99 value, this granola is delicious and the protein gives it staying value. Awesome!!

All in all, this box had a $138.50 value, and was $39.99. PopSugar always has coupon codes available though, so I paid $26 for one box and $20 for a backup. Not bad!!!!!

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Dunkin Donuts Deal!!!

I'm a coffee fiend, so this deal actually has me as excited - or more so, maybe - than my usual beauty/ lifestyle deals. Dunkin Donuts is offering a $5 bonus card with any Dunkin Donuts Perks sign-up, as long as you buy a gift card to initiate it. Gift cards can be purchased in amounts as low as $2, which is exactly what I bought. All you need to do is add the promo code: "Bonus" - it's that easy!

But that's not actually even all. If you jump on this offer and rush out to Dunkin Donuts by Sunday, any purchase with your card earns you a free beverage of *any* size - coffee, tea, coolattas, lattes, or hot chocolate.

AND signing up gets you a free beverage coupon immediately!

All in all, I paid $2 and received a $7 gift card and two coupons for free beverages. I'm drinking my extra large coffee as I type, and I couldn't be happier.

DGet a $5 DD Card when you enroll in DD Perks on the app

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Elizabeth Arden Intervene Peel and Reveal Revitalizing Treatment mask review

Driving home today, I started to notice some fine lines beginning to appear on my eye area. Being female and about to hit my thirties, I had your normal everyday reaction - it freaked me out. When I got home the first thing that I did was pull out my anti aging cleanser. Okay, done. Next step was to find an anti-aging mask in my massive Beauty Collection.

What I stumbled upon was an Elizabeth Arden peel and reveal treatment. I'll be honest - when I typically use masks, they are for blemishes. I do moisturize my skin quite a bit, but at my age, I really haven't started worrying about deeper treatments.

So let's get into the bargain backstory. I have a huge collection of beauty products and makeup because - as you might guess - I cannot resist a good sale. I picked up this mask because I am a huge fan of peel masks. I usually use a Boscia black mask for clogged pores, and I'm honestly not even sure I realized that this was an anti-aging mask when I purchased it. TJ Maxx is one of my favorite places to pick up discounted beauty items, and this mask is no exception. It typically runs for about $36, and I paid $10 on clearance. Here is what Elizabeth Arden has to say about it:

Exfoliates effectively yet gently with alpha hydroxy acids boosted by a natural sugar extract.

Lifts away dullness, dry flakes and surface signs of stress with beta hydroxy acids.

Promotes new texture and tone as pores look diminished and fine lines seem to fade away.

Contains vitamin-rich cabernet grapeseed extract.

Fast-drying formula.

Peels off to reveal skin that is soft and smooth, visibly firm and revitalised with a healthy-looking glow.

But will it live up to their hype? Part of being thrifty is not only finding deals but also buying things that you will use and enjoy.

My first impression is that the mask has a bit of a strong smell. It dries relatively quickly, within about 20 minutes.

And... it's off.

It peels off very very gently. I wouldn't worry about getting this in my hair or eyebrows at all. Its not going to pull them out. My skin does look refreshed - a little glowy. I'm happy with the results. My skin is still young on most my face, so it's hard to say if this will diminish fine lines - but my pores do look smaller. Not bad!!