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Wednesday 27 July 2011

Clinique free sample

http://www.facebook.com/CliniqueAustralia?sk=app_212348158804718

The above link is a facebook coupon for deluxe 30 samples of the clinique 3 step. Present at any Clinique counter.

Enjoy!

Thursday 21 July 2011

Estee Lauder Gift

David Jones is offering an excellent Estee Lauder gift with purchases over $75.




Value of gift - ranges from $94 to $102
Depending on the moisturiser chosen. The above value excludes the bag and the perfume sample.
(Values calculated based on the largest size bottles available on strawberrynet)

7ml Repair serum - $10

On strawberrynet, they are approximately the same per mL. If you were buying it at David Jones though, Perfectionist>Advanced nigh repair > Idealist. Unless the gift is the advanced nigh repair concentrate, in which case that would be the dearest.

15mL moisturiser - $15 - $20
The full size is 50mL.The Hydration and day wear is with about $15, while the Timezone is worth $21.60 on strawberrynet prices. If you were buying on the counter, Timezone>Daywear>Hydration.

Lipstick -$11.50
Since I'm not sure what the size of the lipstick is, i've taken half the value of a full size Pure Colour.

Eyeshadow Quad - $30
Again, not sure about the amount of make up you're getting. But since an eyeshadow Quad costs about $30 and a single eyeshadow is around $20, I think $30 for 8 eyeshadow colours and 3 lip paletes seems reasonable.

Mascara -$13.30
The sample sizes by Estee Lauder is usually 2.8mL. The full sizes are usually around 6mL. Full size costs $28.50 on strawberrynet.

Makeup remover - $15
Assuming the make up removeris 100mL (half size) and the full size value is similar to other cleansers (this product isn't on strawberry net).


Perfume -  size unknown.

sensuous - $0.86 per mL
Pleasures - $0.79 per mL
Beautiful - $1.10 per mL


To give you an idea of your purchase options, here are the prices compared to strawberrynet prices:

50mL Hydrationist - DJ's price/Estee Online $75. Strawberry net $50.
You would be paying $35 for this gift pack.

 Other options include:

Daywear tinted moisturiser $80, 50mL.
Hydrationist lotion $75, 50mL
Foundation $68-$72. To get the gift, the cheapest thing you could get is Lash primer, nail polish, or a refill for something ($36-38).

For more options, go to strawberry net (there's a link in the banner above). For an idea of DJ prices. Go to Estee Lauder online.




Happy shopping!

SydneyGWP

Tuesday 19 July 2011

Lancome Marie Claire

Recently there was a Lancome Marie Claire Event at David Jones on Elizabeth Street.
These was a similar event held in Myer, with Instyle magazine.

The event cost $45 to book and was redeemable on purchases made on the night

It was a fun night. The Lancome National Make up artist was there demonstrating all the new techniques of this season. Each table was set up with 5 chairs and 2 sets containing a Lancome Nu lipstick, Teint Idole foundation, Genifique, Hypnose mascara and a set of make up brushes, cotton pads, make up remover and such.

When you first walk in, you're handed a glass of Rosemount O, and set loose to socialise with the magazine reps, make up artists and fellow attendees. The catering was nice, nothing magical, but not too disappointing.

You're given a lancome gift pack with your purchase and a Marie Claire gift pack upon arrival.

Here are the things I bought, and a summary of the make up in the gift packs:

- Hypnose mascara pack, containing full size mascara (6.5mL), Bi-facil (30mL) and a concealer effacernes (5mL). This was worth a total of $45 if converted to full size value prices from Strawberrynet. I bought it for $57.

Gifts:
- Bi-facil (30mL) full size 125mL at $31. Worth $7.44
- genifique (7mL) full size 50mL at $114.50. Worth $16.03
- Hypnose Drama (2mL) full size 6.5mL at $29. Worth $8.92
- Hypnose Precious Cells (2mL) full size 6.5mL at $29. Worth $8.92
- Lipstick L'Absolu Rouge in Blush Royale (1.6mL) full size 4.2mL at $28.50. Worth $10.89.
- Le Crayon Khol (0.7ml) full size 2ml at $23. Worth $8.05

Total value: $106.16
Paid:$57.00
Savings: 49.16

Cleo ModelCo

Cleo Magazine is giving away free packs of ModelCo eyeshadow trios with this month's issue.

The eyeshadow is apparently worth $39.99. The magazine costs $7.95.

There are 3 shades to choose from:


Smokey Eye and Island Fever are available as well as one of the more pink shades - perhaps purple? I can't recall.

Anyway, it's a pretty good deal.

Possibly better than the Mireness deal last week, but I'm biased because I like ModelCo in general.


xoxo
SydneyGWP

Wednesday 13 July 2011

Women's Day Mirenesse Eyeshadow

Until Sunday 17 July 2011, with the purchase of Woman's Day Magazine at Coles ($4), you get a Mirenesse eyeshadow trio valued at $29.95. There are 6 shades available.

Clinique Online Gift with Purchase

Clinique online is currently holding a number of offers. (expired as at 19 July 2011)

Gift with Purchase (GWP) for purchases over $80.  

This is the same as the GWP offered in David Jones a few months ago.  You will received the following
  1. Repairwear Laser Focus Wrinkle & UV Damage Corrector 15ml
  2. Deep Comfort Hand and Cuticle Cream 30ml.
  3. 7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-off Formula 50ml.
  4. High Impact Lip Colour SPF15 in Extreme Pink 3.8g.
  5. High Impact Mascara in Black 4g.
  6. Colour Surge Eye Shadow Quad with shades from Beach Plum, Strawberry Fudge & Link Mink Duo 2.7g.
  7. Repairwear Lift SPF15 Firming Day Cream 15ml.
  8. All About Eyes Serum De-Puffing Eye Massage 5ml.
      
 I've calculated the value of the pack, based on strawberry net prices, since the Australian retail prices are always so overpriced to begin with that the packs end up sounding like they are worth much more than they really are.

  1. Repairwear Laser Focus Wrinkle & UV Damage Corrector 15ml - full size 30ml at $62, sample worth $31
  2. Deep Comfort Hand and Cuticle Cream 30ml. - similar hand cream full size 75ml, $24.50, worth $9.80
  3. 7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-off Formula 50ml. - full size 100ml, at $25, sample worth $12.50
  4. High Impact Lip Colour SPF15 in Extreme Pink 3.8g. - full size 4g at $21.50, sample worth $21.50.
  5. High Impact Mascara in Black 4g. - full size 8ml at $21.50, sample worth $10.50
  6. Colour Surge Eye Shadow Quad with shades from Beach Plum, Strawberry Fudge & Link Mink Duo 2.7g. - colour surge eye shadow duo 2.2g at $20.50, sample worth $20.50
  7. Repairwear Lift SPF15 Firming Day Cream 15ml. - Full size 50ml, at $62, sample worth $20.10
  8. All About Eyes Serum De-Puffing Eye Massage 5ml.- Full size 15ml, at $37, sample worth $12.33
Total value of pack, excluding the cosmetics bag, $138

So basically, the gift pack pays for itself already.

I bought the foundation and a gel eyeliner for $87, which I could by online for $50 in total, but for an extra $37, I can get a whole pack. If you are a skincare person, the repairware products alone are worth more than $37. If you are a make up person, the mascara and eyeshadow should win you over.

Special Offer - Free shipping and a deluxe sample of "Dramatically Different" moisturiser. 
In addition of the gift pack above, you can get free shipping and an additional 15ml sample of the "Dramatically Different" moisturiser. Offer code "GREATSKIN".  
TIP: The website has a complicated proceedure for using the code. Basically enter the code everytime there is a field for you to enter the code through out the payment process, but before you give them your credit card details. The code won't work the first time. The second time, the code is recognised and the sample is added to your cart. Then apply the code AGAIN and the shipping is free.