Clinique Bonus at Macy's Spring 2010

It's that time again...to get your CLINIQUE BONUS at Macy's! I have gotten the last two because the cosmetic bags have been so darn cute! And they did it again. I cannot resist the adorable floral packaging! I have not figured out what I want to get yet, considering that I 1) did not finish using the products I got last time and 2) did not finish using the samples either. If you have suggestions as to what I can get for $21.50 at Clinique, I would appreciate it!

This is what you will get as part of the 7-piece gift set:


They always have their famous Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion, one lipstick, and one mascara. The special cream product changes depending on what is fairly new in the brand and they almost always have eyeshadow! I'm glad that this one has an applicator too! (Last fall's did not but it did have a mirror.)


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Laura Mercier's Zen Collection

Laura Mercier's Zen Collection is here! I am most excited to about their Face Palette- not only because I am a sucker for all palettes but the colors shout SPRING!

Check out the Zen Palette here! It costs about $60, but it looks like such a great palette- 4 lip colors, 4 eye shadows and 1 blush in plum.

The other items in the Zen Collection include new brushes, a kohl eyeliner and a mascara. Check it out here.

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Sephora by OPI Modern Flowers Collection

Spring 2010 is all about florals- so for your nails, check out these gorgeous picks for your nails.


From left to right: Each are $9 at sephora.com
Iris I was Thinner (Gorgeous purple!!!!!!!!!)
Go withe Flow-er
It's Bouquet with Me
Cover Me In Petals
Handpicked for Me (this light lilac is MY FAVE SHADE)
Leaf him at the Altar (lol- pretty metallic green- It's HOT!)



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Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips collection

I dropped by my local drugstore and saw something new from Physicians Formula. They have some great stuff coming out- and I can't wait to get my hands on them! The Shimmer Strips collection include custom colors made specifically for YOUR eye color! How awesome is that?

I saw their Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Mascara Duo- one side is a dark,black color and the other side is a colorful, playful color for a dramatic look! Depending on your eye color, you choose which mascara works for you. (Blue eyes- blue mascara, Green eyes-green mascara, Hazel- light purple, Brown- dark purple.) Unfortunately for me, my color was not available, but I wouldn't mind picking up another color just for fun!

Another great plus about this product- You can get this for FREE! (Use the rebate here!)


Shimmer Strips Eyeshadow!



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Essie Nail Polish Spring 2010 Collection

This Spring is all about light, floral shades! Check out Essie's Spring collection at their site: www.essie.com! Which one do you like?



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Everyday Minerals- Spring 2010 Zoo Collection and Dupe Eyeshadow

The new Everyday Minerals Spring collection is here.. check it out! This is their "Going to the Zoo" inspiration.. as you can tell the names are fitting with the "Zoo" theme! What do you think of their new colors?

I do like the combination of three main eyeshadows- definitely would wear these together. However, I noticed their "Sea Horse" color looked very familiar- it's a COMPLETE DUPE of another shade, called Movie Night. So I checked out the ingredients, and lo and behold, they're the same! The only difference is that Sea Horse contains the newly added ingredient Lauroyl Lysine.

See for yourself..

Sea Horse. Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxide (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Lauroyl Lysine.

Movie Night-Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxide (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).

All images are from Everyday Mineral's website for display and educational purposes.

So, the reason why that I am letting you know is because I noticed that a few other shades were also similar and had very similar ingredients. I noticed I tend to buy similar colors all the time, so I want everyone else to know to look at their ingredients! Pictures can be deceiving sometimes. Other dupes I found...

Include, JUNIPER and IN THE GARDEN. Also, First Love (a relatively new eyeshadow) is the same or very similar to SILVER MEDAL (a holiday shadow). There may be more but I haven't found them yet...

Check out the Holiday 2009 Colors here.


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