Mark Clearance Sale 2012: All the Highlights Soft Glow Illuminator

Mark is offering the All the Highlights Soft Glow Illuminator* for only $9.99, while supplies last!!!

Check out my swatches and review here. =)

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GlossyBox Coupon Code 2012: $5 OFF ANY Subscription

GlossyBox is offering $5 OFF any Subscription* today, only. Each monthly subscription includes 5 travel-sized beauty products, which are delivered at your door for FREE. Enter coupon code FIVE at checkout.

Check out a sneak peek of the November 2012 USA GlossyBox!!

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Clarins Cyber Monday Coupon Code 2012: FREE 9pc Beauty Kit ($133 value), 3 FREE Samples + FREE Shipping

Clarins is offering a 9pc Beauty Kit ($133 value) + free shipping* with any $75 purchase. Offer expires November 30. Enter coupon code CYBERM at checkout.


Beauty Kit includes travel sizes of:

• Vital Light Day Cream
• Vital Light Night Cream
• Beauty Flash Balm
• Instant Definition Mascara
• Gloss Prodige in 08 Papaya
• Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Cottonseed
• Instant Smooth Line Correcting Concentrate
• Toning Lotion with Camomile
• Luxury Cosmetics Case

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Tarte Cyber Monday Coupon Code 2012: 25% OFF

Tarte is offering 25% OFF*, plus receive a deluxe sample with any order + free shipping with any $40 purchase. Offer valid today, only. Enter coupon code CYBER at checkout.

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The Body Shop Cyber Monday 2012 Coupon Code: 50% OFF All Orders

For Cyber Monday, The Body Shop is offering 50% off + free shipping on orders over $30*. 

Offer valid November 26–27.

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DHC Cyber Monday Coupon Code 2012

DHC is offering 10% OFF all orders on Cyber Monday, November 26, 2012. 

No code is needed, but you must activate the coupon by clicking here*. 

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NARS Coupon Code 2012: 20% OFF Friends + Family Sale

NARS is having  20% OFF Friends + Family Sale* with free shipping on any order. Offer valid on Monday, November 26th at 12:00am ET and ends on Tuesday, November 27th at 11:59pm ET. Enter coupon code NARSFF2012 at checkout.

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ELF Cyber Monday Coupon Code 2012 - 50% OFF Sitewide

ELF is offering 50% off the entire website* on orders $25+! 

Offer expires November 26, 2012 at 11:59pm PST. 

Enter coupon code 50WIDE at checkout.

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B-Glowing Cyber Monday Coupon Code 2012: 20% OFF on Kevyn Aucoin, Jemma Kidd, By Terry, Jouer, Becca, + Paul & Joe Cosmetics

B-Glowing is having a 20% OFF sale* + free shipping. Discount is valid on many brands, including BeautyBlender, Becca, Butter London, ByTerry, Clarisonic, Deborah Lippmann, Ellis Faas, Jemma Kidd, Jouer Cosmetics, Kevyn Aucoin, Paul & Joe and much more. Enter coupon code CYBER12 at checkout.

I highly recommend checking out ByTerry's blushers (swatches).

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Clarisonic Black Friday + Cyber Monday Coupon Code 2012: 20% OFF

Clarisonic is offering 20% OFF* on any Clarisonic Cleansing System or Opal. 

Offer is valid on November 23, 2012 at 5AM PST and expires on November 26 
has been extended to November 27 at 9PM PST.

Enter coupon code HOLIDAY2012 at checkout.

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Too Faced Black Friday Coupon Code 2012: 50% OFF

 Too Faced Cosmetics is having a BLACK FRIDAY Mini Vintage Sale, 

starting Friday, November 23 at midnight PST until Monday, November 26 at 11:59pm PST! 

They are offering an additional 50% OFF all vintage items with code BLACK2012 at checkout. 

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Mark Cosmetics Black Friday Coupon Code 2012: 20% OFF Orders

For Black Friday, Mark is offering 20% OFF any order*. 
Enter coupon code MARK20 at checkout. 

Offer valid November 23-25.

Mark is also offering a free gift set ($72 value)* with a $40 purchase. 

Enter coupon code MKCYBER at checkout. Offer valid on Cyber Monday November 26, only.

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Shu Uemura Coupon Code 2012: 20% OFF + Free Shipping

Shu Uemura is having a 20% OFF sale* plus free shipping with any purchase of $50 or more. Offer expires November 27. Use coupon code WISH2012 at checkout. 

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B-Glowing Coupon Code 2012: 10% OFF on Kevyn Aucoin, Jemma Kidd, By Terry, Jouer, Becca, + Paul & Joe Cosmetics

B-Glowing is having a 10% OFF sale* + free shipping. Offer is valid today, only. Discount is valid on many brands, including BeautyBlender, Becca, Butter London, ByTerry, Clarisonic, Deborah Lippmann, Ellis Faas, Jemma Kidd, Jouer Cosmetics, Kevyn Aucoin, Paul & Joe and much more. Enter coupon code THX12 at checkout.

I highly recommend checking out ByTerry's blushers (swatches).

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Sigma Black Friday Coupon Code 2012

For Black Friday, Sigma is offering free shipping worldwide* (both domestic and First Class International shipping)! Offer begins on Thursday, November 22 (midnight at 12am Central Standard Time) and ends on Friday, November 23 (midnight 12am Central Standard Time). Enter coupon code BF2012 at checkout. There is no minimum order, but only one discount code may be applied. You cannot use the monthly 10% off discount code (SBAP12) with the free shipping offer. 

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Shu Uemura Coupon Code 2012: 25% OFF + Free Shipping

Shu Uemura is having a 25% OFF sale* plus free shipping with any purchase of $50 or more. 

Offer is valid today only and expires at 11:59PM EST. 

Use coupon code SHUVIP at checkout. 

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Philosophy Black Friday + Cyber Monday Coupon Code 2012

For Black Friday, Philosophy is offering up to 50% OFF products*. 

Plus, get free shipping on any purchase of $50 or more. Offer expires November 28, 2012.

Starting Cyber Monday November 26, Philosophy is offering a tote with gifts valued at $90* with any purchase of $75 or more! Gift includes Hope in a Jar 0.5oz, Microdelivery Wash 4oz, Purity 3oz, Pink Frosted Animal Cracker Lip Shine, MD Triple Acid Peel single use and Living Grace Emulsion 6oz. Offer expires November 28th. Enter coupon code DELIGHT at checkout.

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Swatches + Review - MAC Marilyn Monroe The Perfect Cheek Blush (Limited Edition)

Hey beauties! As some of you may know, my MBA classes have been consuming my life. I'm so sorry for the late review, but I guess it's better late than never, right? Also, I'm aware that the MAC Marilyn Monroe collection has sold out. I would still like to review it because MAC loves to repromote products and you may be able to find it at a CCO, if you're lucky. Also, I'm sure there are some readers out there who would enjoy seeing my swatches just for fun (especially when compared to another blusher), even if they can't get their hands on it anymore. ^_^

When I saw the promo pictures, I wasn't attracted to the packaging at all because it looked too plain. It actually looks a little bit better in person, but it's nothing to go crazy about. (My favorite limited edition packaging from MAC is still the Give Me Liberty of London collection.)

The Perfect Cheek is a mauvey pink shade with a matte finish. When worn on my NC35/37 skin tone, it pulls more pink and doesn't look as flattering as Prim & Proper, which is a mauvey rosy nude that looks more peachy when compared to the The Perfect Cheek.

The Perfect Cheek has regular pigmentation (not sheer or too pigmented) and applies evenly with a standard blush brush, such as the Studio Gear #13 (full review) or the Japonesque Professional blush brush (mini review). Even though it has a matte finish, it doesn't leave the skin looking chalky or powdery. As for the wear time, it lasts at least 8 hours without fading when worn over liquid foundation + setting powder. 

(direct sunlight)

(natural lighting)

Bottom Line: Those with a lighter skin tone may find The Perfect Cheek to be flattering; however, I find peachy blushers to compliment my warm, medium complexion better. The Marilyn Monroe blusher is more of a collector's piece for me.

Note: The MAC Powder Blush in The Perfect Cheek contains 6g/0.21oz. It is limited edition and retails for $22 at Nordstrom.

Were you able to snatch up anything from the Marilyn Monroe collection before all the products sold out?

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Philosophy 2012 Coupon Code: 20% OFF Entire Purchase + Free Shipping

Philosophy is offering 20% off entire purchase*. Enter coupon code beauty20 at checkout. Plus, get free shipping on any purchase of $50 or more. Offer expires November 20, 2012 and excludes the miracle worker collection.

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2 Winners - MakeupByJoyce's Beauty Blog Holiday Giveaway 2012 ($334 value)

The entire prize list is valued at $334 and the 1st prize winner gets to choose 25 items, up to $191 value.

I have posted reviews and swatches on some of the prize items.
Be sure to check them out if you're unsure of which items to get.

1st Prize Winner: You get to pick 25 items from the following

• CoverGirl Eye Enhancers Eyeshadow Quad in 215 Country Woods 5.5g 
• CoverGirl Eye Enhancers Eyeshadow Quad in 220 Urban Basics 5.5g 
• CoverGirl Eye Enhancers Eyeshadow Single in 710 Champagne 2.5g
• CoverGirl Eye Enhancers Eyeshadow Single in 730 Swiss Chocolate 2.5g 
• CoverGirl Eye Enhancers Eyeshadow Single in 740 Brown Smolder 2.5g
• CoverGirl Eye Enhancers Eyeshadow Single in 750 Mink 2.5g 
• Harmon Face Values Foundation Brush 
• IMAN Luxury Eyeshadow in African Violet 1.42g
• IMAN Luxury Eyeshadow in Pewter 1.42g
• IMAN Luxury Eyeshadow in Safari 1.42g 
• L'oreal Colour Riche Le Gloss in 151 Baby Blossom 12ml 
• L'oreal Colour Riche Le Gloss in 159 Golden Splash 12ml
• L'oreal Colour Riche Le Gloss in 164 Nude Illusion 12ml 
• L'oreal Infallible 24HR Eyeshadow in 888 Iced Latte 3.5g 
• L'oreal Infallible 24HR Eyeshadow in 889 Midnight Blue 3.5g
• L'oreal Infallible Le Gloss 8 Hr Lip Gloss in 135 Posy 6.3ml 
• L'oreal Infallible Plumping 6 Hr Lip Gloss in 106 Plumped Pink 
• L'oreal Infallible Plumping 6 Hr Lip Gloss in 406 Plumped Coral
• L'oreal Infallible Plumping 6 Hr Lip Gloss in 806 Plumped Tawny 
• L'oreal Wear Infinite Studio Secrets Eyeshadow Single in 405 Taffeta 2.8g
• L'oreal Wear Infinite Studio Secrets Eyeshadow Single in 815 Brushed Suede 2.8g 
• Maybelline Color Tattoo Cream Gel Eyeshadow in 25 Bad to the Bronze 4g 
• Maybelline Color Tattoo Cream Gel Eyeshadow in 25 Bad to the Bronze 4g
• Maybelline Color Tattoo Cream Gel Eyeshadow in 35 Tough as Taupe 4g 
• Maybelline Color Tattoo Cream Gel Eyeshadow in 45 Bold Gold 4g 
• Maybelline Color Tattoo Cream Gel Eyeshadow in 100 Barely Beige (limited edition) 4g 
• Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush in 25 Rose Petal 5.75g 
• Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Duo in 70D Browntones 2.4g 
• Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Quad in 06Q Amethyst Smokes 4.8g 
• Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Single in 10S Vanilla 2.6g 
• Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Single in 165S Antique Jade 2.6g 
• Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Single in 170S Earthly Taupe 2.6g 
• Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Single in 250S Tastefully Taupe 2.6g 
• Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Trio in 35T Almond Satin 3.6g 
• Maybelline Full 'N Soft Waterproof Mascara in 311 Very Black 
• Maybelline SuperStay 24hr 2-Step Lip Color in 105 Blush On 
• Milani Baked Blush in 05 Luminoso 3.5g 
• Milani Runway Eyes Eyeshadow in #13 Aubergine 2.1g 
• Neutrogena Healthy Skin Primer 1oz 
• Posh Retractable Kabuki Brush 
• Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in 015 Tutti Frutti 2.55g 
• Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in 020 Brown Sugar 2.55g 
• Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in 030 Fig Jam 2.55g
• Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in 065 Creamsicle 2.55g 
• Revlon Colorstay Mineral Lipglaze Lip Gloss in 500 Lasting Shimmer 4.4ml 
• Revlon Colorstay Mineral Lipglaze Lip Gloss in 532 Endless Lilac 4.4ml 
• Revlon Colorstay Mineral Lipglaze Lip Gloss in 538 Perennial Pink 4.4ml 
• Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in 460 Blushing Mauve 4.2g 
• Sonia Kashuk Bent Eyeliner Brush 
• Target SOHO Beauty Bag (7" x 1.5" x 4.5") 
• Urban Decay Loose Pigment in Graffiti 1.0g 
• Urban Decay Loose Pigment in Gunmetal 1.2g 
• Urban Decay Loose Pigment in Protest 1.2g 
• Urban Decay Loose Pigment in Rockstar 1.2g 
• Wet n Wild Eyeshadow Single in 251A Brulee 1.7g 
• Wet n Wild Eyeshadow Trio in 380B Walking on Eggshells 3.5g 
• Wet n Wild Eyeshadow Trio in 383B Knock on Wood 3.5g

2nd Prize Winner:  

• You will receive the remaining 32 items that the 1st prize winner didn't choose.

Deadline:

• This giveaway will end at 11:59pm EST on December 23, 2012 January 6, 2012.

Good luck, everyone! ^_^

Tarte Cosmetics Coupon Code 2012: 20% OFF Entire Order + Free Shipping

Tarte Cosmetics is offering 20% off entire order (no minimum)* + free shipping on any purchase of $40 or more, today only. Enter coupon code SAVE at checkout. 

*Fine print: Only valid at www.tarte.com. Must enter promo code at checkout. Cannot be combined with any other promo code or offers. The following sets are excluded from any promo codes and/or discounts: pure maracuja oil, eye catchers 6-piece smolderEYES™ and skinny smolderEYES™ collector's set, mistletoe must haves 24/7 lip sheer trio, the perfect pink holiday exclusive cheek stain, the stand outs limited-edition best-sellers kit, fantastic foursome Amazonian clay 12-hour blush enthusiast set, limited-edition picture perfect™ curler & deluxe lights, camera, lashes!™ mascara, statement lips 5-piece LipSurgence™ collector's set, any items in the #SampleSale section and any items marked excluded from discounts and promo codes on their product pages. Offer valid only on November 9, 2012 and expires at 11:59pm ET. Also, this post contains an affiliate link.

Too Faced Friends and Family Sale 2012: 20% OFF Entire Site (NO Minimum Purchase)

Too Faced Cosmetics is having a Friends and Family sale. Get 20% OFF everything. Offer expires November 11, 2012. You also get free samples with every order and free shipping on orders over $50. Enter promo code FFSALE12 at checkout.

My Picks:

• Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzer (swatches)
• Peach Leopard Brightening & Perfecting Bronzer (review & swatches)
• Primed & Poreless Skin-Smoothing Face Primer (review & swatches)
• Shadow Insurance Anti-Crease Eye Shadow Primer

Too Faced also recently launched a new lighter shade of their popular Chocolate Soleil Bronzer called Milk Chocolate. The original Chocolate Soleil Bronzer is the best matte bronzer that I've tried for my NC35/37 skin tone. It doesn't make my face oompa loompa orange and it doesn't contain any shimmers. However, if you found the original shade to be too dark or muddy, then you should give Milk Chocolate Soleil a try instead.

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Beauty.com Coupon Code 2012: 20% OFF Friends + Family Sale (Sitewide)

Beauty.com is having a Friends & Family Sale and is offering 20% OFF sitewide. Offer expires November 9, 2012. No code necessary, but to activate the discount, you must click through this link*.

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Clarins Coupon Code 2012: Friends + Family 25% OFF Sale

Clarins is offering up to 25% OFF*  on your entire order. You can use the discount on their limited edition Holiday Odyssey Face Palette and even items from their Ombre Minerale Collection! Offer expires November 14, 2012. Use coupon code CLRFRIEND at checkout.

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