Black Friday scares me. For those not in the U.S. and unfamiliar with the day, Black Friday kicks off the Christmas shopping season and is one of the biggest shopping events of the year. I’m not one of the enthusiastic shoppers that stands in line outside Best Buy at 5am for door buster deals, I don’t drive to the outlets to get my hands on that Burberry coat that is 50% off just for a day, and I pretty much avoid the mall at all costs until the weekend is over.
This is why I look forward to Cyber Monday, the day retailers roll out online deals for those who prefer to avoid the panicked masses the day after Thanksgiving. Thanks to Cyber Monday I can do my Black Friday shopping from the safety of my own living room.
For those of you that prefer holiday shopping online, or if you simply didn’t get enough on Black Friday, here is a quick list of some beauty retailers’ Cyber Monday promotions:
Beauty.com: (www.beauty.com) This site is offering up to 60% off on hundreds of products. Special offers also include 20% off all DuWop items, 40% off select Too Faced items, and 40% off select Decleor items.
Bliss: (www.blissworld.com) Select two or more “gifts” from their selection and get 30% off. Enter the code GIFT30 at checkout. Offer valid until 12/12. Also, get a full-sized Super Slough Scrub (a $32 value) with any purchase today (11/30).
Bobbi Brown Cosmetics: (www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com) This promotion is offering 20% off all purchases from now through December 2nd. For those of you that had messaged me about a chance to get your hands on the shimmer brick, this is it. Also, check out their cream blushes and concealers! Free standard shipping on orders over $65.
Drugstore.com: (www.drugstore.com) Many items at half price, including skincare products from Burts Bees! This promotion is a must-do! Offers valid until December 2nd.
Korres: (www.korresusa.com) This one excites me the most. I recently started using a face wash by Korres and I’m now in love with their products. They are pretty much all-natural and do wonders for your skin! If you’re a fan like me, get on their site ASAP. Today’s promotions are: 1) spend $35 and get a free Triple Treats Shower gel Trio ($18 Value). Enter code TREATS at checkout 2) spend $50 and get a free Jumbo Guava Body Butter ($ 29.50 Value). Enter code GUAVA at checkout 3) spend $75 and a get a free Wild Rose Regimen Kit ($39.50 Value). Enter code ROSE at check out. Plus, they are also giving $5 off all of their Regimen Kits and 30% off their Material Herba line. Lastly, they are offering a buy 1 get 1 free deal on their shower gels/body milks & shampoos/conditioners.
L’Occitane: (www.usa.loccitane.com) Got dry skin? L’Occitane is offering discounts on many of their gifts and quite a few of their Shea products. Free standard shipping on orders over $25.
Mac Cosmetics: (www.maccosmetics.com): Sorry ladies, no discount here, but they are offering free standard shipping on all purchases, no minimum required, until December 13th.
Origins: (www.origins.com) Get $10 off any $25 purchase! They have some great grooming products for men if you’re looking to buy for your significant other/brother/father/male friend. The offer is only valid for today (11/30). Enter code TenOff09 at checkout.
Philosophy: (www.philosophy.com) Like Philosophy skincare products? This one’s a steal, really. Spend $75 and get a free gift valued at $100. The icing on the cake? Free standard shipping on any order – no minimum $$$ purchase!
Shu Uemura: (www.shuuemura-usa.com) If you’re a fan of this brand like my sister is, don’t pass up on this offer. For orders of $125 or more, Shu Uemura is offering SEVEN deluxe size samples of their products. The offer is only valid for today (11/30) and you must enter the code WISHDELUXE09 at checkout. With the offer you will receive a mesh bag, mini-gloss, brightening cream, red:juvenus intense vitalizing concentrate, pleasure of Japanese bath — hinoki, cleansing beauty oil premium A/O, depsea water mist in chamomile, powder foundation. Free standard shipping on orders over $50.
Tarte Cosmetics: (www.tartecosmetics.com) Yet another 40% off from Tarte. You all know I love their cheek stains! Offer only valid today (11/30). Enter Code CYBERMON9 at checkout. Free standard shipping on orders over $25.
The Body Shop: (www.thebodyshop-usa.com) If you’re in love with Body Shop body butters like I am, check out their site today (offer only valid 11/30). Body Shop is offering 20% off all orders. Plus, pick from one of 5 great products as a gift with any purchase.
If you’ve heard of any more Cyber Monday deals, we’d love to hear about them. Happy Shopping, everyone!!!
Wow you were able to find some good deals. I was not so lucky. However I think it is easier to find sales for smaller items. Also where do we draw the line between choosing whats on sale vs choosing our regular brand? I do love the body shop body butters so that is my next stop online
Thanks for the tip.
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Lipstick Masala Reply:
December 21st, 2009 at 3:42 am
Thanks JW!
I think we are all in the same boat – we tend to go for sale items just because they are on sale and we think we’re getting a good deal. I try my hardest to wait until the products I religiously use go on sale, but it doesn’t always work out that way. That’s probably why I have a whole bucket of unused products!
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