Extracts made with propanediol vs glycerine have been a bit of a theme in the LisaLise lab this year. I have been getting a feel for how the extracts perform in different combinations of ingredients.
Last time we looked at a comparative test of these, surfactants were involved. Today, we’re going to see at how they compare when botanical powders are added.
Color, Viscosity, Scent
There is a difference in both color and viscosity of these 2 extracts made with fresh strawberries. On the left, propanediol and on the right, glycerine. The glycerine is more viscous, pinker, and has a more robust scent of strawberry while the propanediol is quite runny, a titch duller in color and smells ‘more candy-like’.
Adding (the exact same) botanical powder made quite a visible difference. Below, (propanediol on the left and glycerine on the right) it looks like there is some separation while the mixture on the right is homogenous.
The added botanical was rose powder.
Although the propanediol mixture did come together in the end, it took quite a bit more stirring. The picture at the top shows the end result.
Both of these mixtures have retained their fabulous strawberry scent for 7 months and counting (as I write this) and have managed to dominate the powdered rose completely.
I have since used both in a side by side surfactant-free cleanser test and both performed beautifully. The propanediol would be my first choice where a thinner consistency is desired while glycerite is great for more viscosity. Both have been excellent at retaining the fragrance of the infused fresh food.
– Sponsored Content – If I could change one minor thing about myself it would be my smile and by smile I mean, the overall whiteness of my teeth. Now I know that they aren’t by any means terrible but let’s just say that there is plenty of room for improvement but until I pluck up the courage to invest in something as extreme as say veneers, there is always great at home whitening solutions such as SmileTime.
As we are encroaching into 2020, it is only right that you scrutinise your beauty choices and make wise choices; I don’t think I am alone in saying that it is all but expected a product is now vegan and fortunately for us SmileTime is just that! Not to mention it is both E.U and US compliant allowing you to create whiter, brighter teeth at home by up to 15 shades (clinically proven), pain-free. As many of us worry about the standards of our dental hygiene products, it is only fair that I mention for absolute piece of mind that SmileTime is made in the USA; as such they have undergone compliance testing to meet the safety standards in the UK and the EU. They have a Cosmetic Product Safety Report provided by an independent cosmetics compliance testing company verifying that each of their teeth whitening products meets all UK and EU cosmetics regulations.
The great thing about SmileTime is that the range is small but perfectly formed meaning you don’t have to wade through endless pages of products to decide which is best for you. With a core collection of 4 items SmileTime manage to keep your teeth whitening routine simple, stylish and yet offer something for everyone and every budget. Unlike most whitening solutions SmileTime only requires 15 minutes to work its magic, meaning you can have a brighter smile in time for Christmas and all the festive gatherings that comes with this time of the year. SmileTime is also the perfect solution for any bride-to-be as it doesn’t require costly nor lengthy trips to the Dentist – simply apply at home and prepare to dazzle in your wedding photos.
It will most likely go without saying that the SmileTime Teeth Whitening Kit (currently on sale for £35.99) is the biggest seller and one that you may have seen on Instagram. This quick and easy to use kit can also be refilled (on an easy to use subscription service) meaning you can save money in the long run. Essentially the SmileTime Teeth Whitening Kit is your gateway to pearly whites containing 6 full treatments, a reusable mouth tray, a reusable L.E.D light, a results chart and of course instructions. As mentioned it is very straightforward to make the most of; the mouth tray (in which the teeth whitening gel is administered into) provides moulds for both your top and bottom bite, this is combined with the L.E.D light to speed up processing time. In the time it takes to watch half a Friends episode on Netflix you could be well on your way to your brightest smile yet.
Perhaps you are even more time-strapped and need something even more instantaneous? In that case I recommend purchasing SmileTime Charcoal Teeth Whitening Powder (currently on sale for £8.99) – a gentle and 100% natural charcoal powder that buffs off stains from the very application and with a mint flavour so you can enjoy fresher breath for longer! The SmileTime Charcoal Teeth Whitening Powder is available as a stand alone item or as a kit, personally I recommend plumping for the kit as it comes complete with a Bamboo Toothbrush! The SmileTime Bamboo Toothbrush features 100% biodegradable handle and extra soft bristles so even the most sensitive of teeth and gums can benefit from SmileTime products.
Now what about whitening your teeth on-the-go? Don’t worry SmileTime Teeth Whitening Pen (currently on sale for £9.99) is here for travel, work and any other teeth brightening emergency. The handy twist-up pen fits into the smallest of pockets (and bags), is mess and spill free and is beyond easy to use. Simply twist-up, apply the gel to your visible teeth and go. With the festive period just around the corner not only is this a party beauty must-have but a great stocking stuffer too.
The good news is that SmileTime are running a week long Black Friday sale with up to 40% off so you can shop at your own leisure.
Don’t forget to check out SmileTime’s Vegan Teeth Whitening Range at www.smiletimeteeth.com . If you want to see more from their Community, you can have a look at their Instagram page @smiletimeteeth
Why give a single gift when you can treat the beauty lovers on your list (including yourself!) to more than just one?
With these makeup gift sets, you can do just that. Each includes two or more products—from lipstick to highlighter to mascara—and they’re up for grabs at a deep discount.
Whether you’re sticking to a budget or ready to splurge, here are the best makeup gift sets at every price point. Act fast, before they sell out!
The Best Makeup Gift Sets
Makeup gift sets from Kevyn Aucoin, NARS, Sephora Favorites, Chanel, Winky Lux, RMS Beauty, Dior and Lilah B.
Kevyn Aucoin Volumizing Lash Kit
Kevyn Aucoin Volumizing Lash Kit
Kevyn Aucoin Volumizing Lash Kit includes my all-time favourite eyelash curler and mascara. The latter is a jet-black tubing formula that gives you natural-looking volume—and it NEVER smudges. You have to try it!
Charlotte Tilbury Mini Hot Lips Charms
Charlotte Tilbury Mini Hot Lips Charms
Charlotte Tilbury Mini Hot Lips Charms is a trio of shades from the celebrity makeup artist’s latest lipstick line. JK Magic is a satin nude-pink, Amazing Amal is a matte warm berry, and Viva La Vergara is a matte soft wine.
Winky Lux Kitty Glam Kit
Winky Lux Kitty Glam Kit
Winky Lux Kitty Glam Kit is perfect for any cat ladies on your list. You get a cream highlighter and a hybrid lip balm-stain (which reacts with your pH to create a custom shade). But the best part is the cat pouch!
Lilah B. The Perfect Pair
Lilah B. The Perfect Pair
Lilah B. The Perfect Pair is a pair of multitasking products for lips, cheeks and eyes. The eyeshadow quad can be used wet or dry (as liner or shadow), while the cream highlighter works on lips, cheeks and lids. I’ve just discovered this clean makeup line, and love it!
Sephora Favorites Bite the Bullet Lip Kit
Sephora Favorites Bite the Bullet Lip Kit
Sephora Favorites Bite the Bullet Lip Kit lets you try out five lipsticks in various shades and finishes. You get a sheer berry from Tarte, a pinky nude from Urban Decay, a mauve brown from Bite Beauty, a pinky mauve from Anastasia Beverly Hills, and a red from Laura Mercier.
Kosas Mixed Metals Trio
Kosas Mixed Metals Trio
Kosas Mixed Metals Trio is a set of three metallic cream eyeshadows made with all-clean ingredients. The shades include a champagne, a glittery gold and a shimmery silver that is only available in this set! These are said to be crease-resistant and long-wearing.
NARS VIP Room NARS Essentials Set
NARS VIP Room NARS Essentials Set
NARS VIP Room NARS Essentials Set is a collection of six bestselling products inspired by Studio 54. They include a mascara; two matte lip crayons (one red, one dusty rose); a cream blush; a powder blush; and a powder bronzer. The price on this one is a serious steal!
RMS Beauty Luminizer Gift Set
RMS Beauty Luminizer Gift Set
RMS Beauty Luminizer Gift Set is a trio of the original—and in my opinion, still the best—natural cream highlighters. Of course, it has the cult-favourite Living Luminizer, along with Magic Luminizer, Gold Luminizer (which is only available in this set!) and a retractable brush.
Pat McGrath Labs Mini Lip Fetish Lip Balm Trio
Pat McGrath Labs Mini Lip Fetish Lip Balm Trio
Pat McGrath Labs Mini Lip Fetish Lip Balm Trio is a set of three mini lip balms with nourishing ingredients and a dewy finish. One is clear, one is a warm beige, and one is a bronzey rose.
Westman Atelier Le Box
Westman Atelier Le Box
Westman Atelier Le Box is a set of three products from celebrity makeup artist Gucci Westman’s new clean makeup brand. Included is a cream highlighter in warm gold, a cream blush in nude rose, and a highlighter stick in iridescent.
Chanel Beauty on Hand Manicure Set
Chanel Beauty on Hand Manicure Set
Chanel Beauty on Hand Manicure Set is a set of chic manicure essentials in a keepsake red velvet pouch. There’s a nail polish in classic Ballerina pink, a long-wearing top coat, and a hydrating hand cream (in the cutest egg-shaped packaging!).
Milk Makeup Triple the Kush Set
Milk Makeup Triple the Kush Set
Milk Makeup Triple the Kush Set is all about conditioning the lashes, brows and lips with cannabis seed oil. The mascara creates shiny, jet-black lashes, while the brow gel and the lip balm are clear.
Tower Beauty Shimmer + Shine ShineOn Lip Jelly Duo
Tower Beauty Shimmer + Shine ShineOn Lip Jelly Duo
Tower Beauty Shimmer + Shine ShineOn Lip Jelly Duo is the clean, fragrance-free version of Juicy Tubes! This lip gloss pair includes a sheer bold pink, as well as a limited-edition clear shade with flecks of gold shimmer.
Tarte Gilded Gifts Collector’s Set
Tarte Gilded Gifts Collector’s Set
Tarte Gilded Gifts Collector’s Set contains not one but two makeup collections. That means you get two eye and cheek palettes; two lip glosses; two mascaras; and two eyeshadow brushes.
Fenty Beauty Bomb Baby 2 Mini Lip & Face Set
Fenty Beauty Bomb Baby 2 Mini Lip & Face Set
Fenty Beauty Bomb Baby 2 Mini Lip & Face Set is all you need for glossy lips and glowing skin. This set features a shimmery rose gold lip gloss, as well as a champagne cream highlighter you can wear on your cheeks, eyelids, lips and collarbones.
Bobbi Brown Away We Glow Set
Bobbi Brown Away We Glow Set
Bobbi Brown Away We Glow Set is a set of eight bestsellers—seven of which are full-sized—for an amazing low price. They include an eyeshadow palette, eyeliner, mascara, highlighter, an eyeshadow brush, tinted lip balm, priming moisturizer and hand cream. Wow!
Dior Rouge Dior Couture Collection
Dior Rouge Dior Couture Collection
Dior Rouge Dior Couture Collection is a lipstick lover’s dream—a set of six full-sized lipsticks in an Art Deco-inspired pouch. Four shades have satin finishes (classic red, beige, bright red and vibrant pink) and two are matte (rosewood and classic red).
Kylie Cosmetics Momager Kit
Kylie Cosmetics Momager Kit
Kylie Cosmetics Momager Kit is an eyeshadow palette and liquid lipstick inspired by Kylie’s mom and “momager,” Kris Jenner. You get 12 neutral powder shades, and the lip colour is a muted peach nude. The packaging is too funny!
Tom Ford Eye Color Quad & Lip Color Set
Tom Ford Eye Color Quad & Lip Color Set
Tom Ford Eye Color Quad & Lip Color Set is a luxe eyeshadow and lipstick duo that gives you a complete look in one set. The four shadow shades take the guesswork out of a smoky eye, and are paired with a matching mauve berry lip.
Too Faced Another Year of Great Sex
Too Faced Another Year of Great Sex
Too Faced Another Year of Great Sex gives you a year’s supply of Better Than Sex mascara (and who wouldn’t want that?!). There are four tubes in the kit, plus two liquid liners (all in black).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Thrillogy Three Piece Ornament Set
Marc Jacobs Beauty Thrillogy Three Piece Ornament Set
Marc Jacobs Beauty Thrillogy Three Piece Ornament Set features three travel-sized items for about half their retail price. The lip gloss is a shimmery champagne gold, and the waterproof eyeliner and volumizing mascara are black.
Chantecaille Wild Pair Cheek and Lip Duo
Chantecaille Wild Pair Cheek and Lip Duo
Chantecaille Wild Pair Cheek and Lip Duo isn’t just a pretty gift set—it also gives back to the animals from a percentage of profits. The coral blush supports the bees, while the peachy-pink lipstick helps protect endangered elephants.
MAC Brush With The Stars Kit
MAC Brush With The Stars Kit
MAC Brush With The Stars Kit is a set of five mini makeup brushes with glittery rose gold handles, packaged in a sparkly pouch. You get a cheek brush, eye blending brush, foundation brush, brow brush, and a multipurpose angled brush.
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Have you tried any of these brands yet? Which makeup gift set is on your list?
For me, it’s body dryness. I suffer with it in summer, too, but when the colder months roll around, it gets 10x worse. I guess taking 2 hour long baths in steaming hot water doesn’t help.
It’s one of the guilty pleasures that helps me unwind at the end of a long day spent running around icy London. But as soon as I get out of the bathtub, my skin shrivels like an old prune. It itches like crazy, too.
I’ve tried all sorts of creams, balms and lotions to soothe and nourish my worse-than-the-Sahara skin over the years. One of my favourites is Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume. Here’s why:
P.S. You can use it on your face, too.
What’s In Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume?
GLYCERIN
Have you noticed that every skincare product for dry skin has glycerin?
There’s a reason for that. Glycerin is a moisture magnet. Literally. Like a magnet, it attracts moisture from the environment and binds it into the skin.
Your skin then uses the extra moisture for all sorts of things: become softer to the touch, take on a dewy glow, and make fine lines and wrinkles look smaller (an effect of moisture plumping).
Ah, the by-product of crude oil everyone loves to hate on! Hear me out before you dismiss it…
For starters, mineral oil undergoes a strict purifying process that removes all traces of toxins and impurities from it. The end result – Cosmetic Grade Mineral Oil – is safe for use on the skin.
Mineral oil is one of the most moisturising things on this planet. It creates a barrier on the skin that traps in moisture, preventing it from evaporating into thin air.
FYI, this barrier will trap anything it finds on your skin. If you’re using anything comedogenic beforehand, the trapped culprit may give you a breakout. But mineral oil itself isn’t comedogenic.
But why use mineral oils when there are so many natural oils available? It’s the gentlest.
Most oils contain 30+ substances (really!). Just think of all the antioxidants, fatty acids, and fragrant components an oil has. Not to mention, the pollen, resins, and anything else that deposits on the plant while it’s growing up.
Mineral oil is a simple molecule made in a sterilised lab. That means there’s less chance it’ll give sensitive skin a rash or irritation.
Bioderma claims PEA is the hero that makes your skin stop itching. It certainly plays a part. But repairing your skin protective barrier does that too. This cream has plenty of heroes that can do that job.
Like the mineral oil above and the ceramides below.
CERAMIDES
Did you know the word Ceramide comes from the Latin “cera”? It means wax.
That’s just what ceramides are. Waxy substances that make up roughly half of your skin’s protective barrier. They basically waterproof skin so that moisture stays in and germs and bacteria stay out.
Ceramides patch up any holes in your skin’s protective barrier, too. When it’s whole again, your skin is naturally soft and supple, and better able to withstand the assaults from the colder weather, too!
The balm has a thick, creamy consistency that glides smoothly on the skin. It sits on the surface for a couple of minutes before sinking in, but it never feels greasy or oily.
Fragrance
It’s fragrance-free. That’s good. Fragrance is one of the most irritating ingredients in skincare and can make the irritation and itching worse.
How To Use It
A little goes a long way. I apply it all over my body after I get out of the shower (or bath). You can use it on your face as well, if it’s particularly dry or itchy. Mine isn’t, so I use the balm on my body only).
Performance & Personal Opinion
Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume is one of the most moisturizing creams I’ve ever tried in my life. I massage it for a couple of minutes to give it the time to fully sink in before I put on my clothes.
Straight after application, my skin feels so much softer and smoother. I’m happy to report, the moisturizing effects last all day, too.
I don’t have to drop whatever I’m doing during the day to slather on another dose because my skin feels super tight (yes that happened – and yes, working from home helps).
You get the point. It’s really as soothing and calming as it says. I find it helps with itching, too.
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I’ve had some people ask me how the Panasonic Nanoe Hairdryer prevents frizz while adding water to the hair. I tried to explain it in an Instagram post, but then I realised that I needed more diagrams and space to explain it properly, so here it is! (Note: This post isn’t sponsored, although I have…
Here’s the theory: PER-1 activates the keratinocyte genes. These genes help protect against cellular damage and promote cellular viability, longevity and improve repair of DNA damage.
The catch? They’re turned off at night. By turning on the switch, Tripeptide-32 could make them work when you sleep, too.
In practice, it’s highly unlikely that Tripeptide-32 can reach deep enough into the skin to activate these genes. Why? Your skin has enzymes that break it down before it has the time to reach its destination.
But let’s say that Tripeptide-32 can bypass these enzymes and reach PER-1. The only study that claims it can activate genes comes from Estee Lauder. Not the most unbiased of sources…
What does it do? It’s super hydrating. It works by attracting moisture from the air into the skin, helping to keep it hydrated. It’s so powerful, it can hold up to 1000 times its weight in water!
It doesn’t smell too nice… But I don’t mind that. It means you’re smelling the ingredients. No irritating fragrance was added to the mix. Phew!
But does this work? Cos it’s much easier to put up with it if it does, don’t you agree?
It depends on what you’re looking for. If your skin’s sensitive and prone to irritation, you’ll love this. It’s very soothing, calms down redness and hydrates skin, leaving it softer and smoother all night long.
If you’re into anti-aging, you’ll be disappointed. This serum has a few antioxidants that’ll help you keep wrinkles at bay, but it can’t make wrinkles smaller. A retinol serum would work better for you.
FYI, I didn’t get any breakout or irritation from this. It’s very gentle for all skin types.
Q: I have had the same hairstyle and colour now for years, and would really like a change.
About me: I’m 31 years old, 5’5″, with hazel eyes and an oval-shaped face. My colour is dark blonde (or dirty blonde, as I’ve been told), and I have lots of hair, but it is very fine. I also have annoying cowlicks on both sides of my forehead, so parting my hair is quite challenging at times.
Laura is looking for the best hairstyle and colour to suit her features.
I am a physical education teacher who works in Hong Kong, where the humidity is extremely high. So I need to be able to get my hair off my face (otherwise it ends up stuck to my face with sweat!).
I am really interested to know what I should do with my hair colour and what style you think would suit my face. Thank you so much in advance. — Laura
A: Laura, first of all, you have a beautiful face shape.
You don’t need to chop all your hair off. You suit a little bit shorter hair. Two inches will do it. The length should be at the top of the chest.
Since you have finer hair, you should also have choppy layers starting from the collarbone. But the layers cannot be too blended. If the layers are too blended, they become too wispy and soft. They need to be chunky. It’s a very good technique for fine hair because it makes it look and act thicker.
You also suit a fringe. Like a curtain bang that lands on the cheekbones on both sides. Your cowlicks would actually help the fringe to drop on the cheeks.
Georgia May Jagger at the 2015 British Fashion Awards.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards.
This fringe is very current and super cool right now. The rest of your hair can go up in a ponytail or be blow-dried smooth in soft, long layers.
Hailey Baldwin at the 2015 MTV Europe Music Awards.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2004 Golden Globe Awards.
As for your colour, it’s too ashy. It’s actually a little bit greenish-grey on you.
I would leave the pale cool blonde highlights—it’s your base that is wrong. It looks like you have a mousy base colour naturally, but your colourist is putting too much ash into your formula, so you’re turning a little too flat.
It needs to be more of a warm honey blonde, like a Level 8 gold. That will give you warmth. When there’s warmth and gold around your face, it will glow. It will look stunning.
Blake Lively at a 2014 Michael Kors show.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards.
I know it’s really cold in the UK and most of us will be reaching for fragrances that are perhaps a little more spice based but frankly I’m not a fan. My preference is always going to lean towards fruity and altogether more floral scents and not even a threat of snow could make me change my mind. My recent find is Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Garden Eau de Parfum which allows me to pretend that I’m strolling around in the midst of Spring rather than the deepest, darkest days of Winter.
It’s seldom that I don’t fall hard for just about any Dolce & Gabbana fragrance, as a perfume house they seemingly have the magic touch and seamlessly blend floral and gently fruity notes quite like no other. If you are in the market for a modern take on an oriental floral scent then I highly suggest visiting Notino, trying out Dolce & Gabbana Garden Eau de Parfum; light, airy, able to stand out in a crowd and suited to both night and day wear.
I think part of my reason for all but collecting Dolce & Gabbana scents is that they do tend to use fairly quirky notes and this launch is no different. Garden is a delicate blend of unsuspecting bright Tangerine, luxurious Neroli and gentle Magnolia; this is coupled with Frangipani, Coconut, Ylang-Ylang and a creamy base of Almond Milk, Vanilla and Sandalwood.
In my mind it manages to capture all the best parts of the warmer seasons and of course weather too; the first days of Spring and all the bright, blooming flowers paired with milky, almost sun lotion-like notes of almond and coconut. Despite all the unusual additions this manages the impossible and is not overly youthful, in fact it has an air of sophistication that lends its self well to any occasion or environment.
You can find Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Garden Eau de Parfum £37.40 – £61.60 – linkwith the code 20% BLACKGB.
– Sponsored Feature – In an attempt to stop frivolously spending I am actively avoiding beauty sales and shopping with a purpose and only seeking out items that I truly want and/or need. That’s not to say that I don’t appreciate a good bargain because I do but it is time I stepped up and became more fiscally responsible. If this sounds familiar then may I be the one to introduce you to Cosmetify?
In a nutshell Cosmetify is a comparison website that allows you to quickly and easily save money on beauty products, fragrance and much, much more. At a quick glance Cosmetify is your beauty saving portal to no less than 1,710 brands, 216.650 products and 38 retailers, with an average saving of 34%. – that’s a serious chunk of change.
Unlike other sites of this nature Cosmetify is beautifully laid out with sections dedicated to individual brands, trending products and even quick access to items that neatly slot into key phrases such as "cruelty free" and "paraben free". I particularity enjoy this aspect as it allows me to discover new products that I may not have considered and in some instances brands that have slipped under my radar. Another wonderful and much needed feature is that should any of your desired products be out of stock, then you can instantly sign up to be alerted of any potential restocks – great for limited edition items and of course any much coveted gifts.
However you chose to utilise Cosmetify the outcome is that you will always be matched with the cheapest price meaning you save money each and every time. Transparency is key to Cosmetify and as such you will always be informed about each retailers individual delivery options, including time frames and of course cost.
Now it wouldn’t be a full review if I didn’t try out the service for myself so I dusted off my every growing beauty wishlist and ticked off a few items I have been desperate to try out. Rather wonderfully not only was everything I wanted in stock but I had access to slightly trickier to source brands such as Huda Beauty. Essentially Cosmetify redirects you to the cheapest merchant for your desired product so I did have to deal with a few separate parcels arriving but that is hardly a hardship in order to save quite a few pounds.
I can truly say that I will be running any future beauty purchases through Cosmetify in the future; quick, easy and as I’m saving money I don’t nearly feel half as guilty when treating myself to a few new bits and bobs.
You can discover Cosmetify for yourself here – link.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—when beauty brands mark down their skincare, makeup and haircare products to the lowest prices EVER!
If you’re looking to score some savings this Black Friday (and who isn’t?), you’ll find all the best beauty sales right here.
There are more deals to come, so make sure to bookmark this page and keep checking back as new discounts are added!
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Beauty Deals
Photo: @thomsenmichaela
Amazon
Amazon.com, Amazon.ca and Amazon.co.uk are offering a week of Black Friday deals, including beauty deals. There’s a new selection of products daily, so keep checking back.
Arcona
Arcona is offering 40 percent off when you spend $200+. Plus get free shipping when you spend $100+. (Some exclusions; no promo code required.) Nov. 29-30 only.
ASOS
ASOS is offering 30 percent off site-wide with the promo code BIG30. Ends Dec. 3rd.
B-Glowing
B-Glowing is offering 25 to 30 percent off selected products. Plus get 20 percent off when you spend $60+ with the promo code CYBERSAVE20; and 30 percent off when you spend $600+ with the promo code CYBERSAVE30. Ends Dec. 4th.
bareMinerals
bareMinerals is offering 25 percent off site-wide with the promo code ITSON. Ends Nov. 30th.
Beauty Bay
Beauty Bay is offering up to 70 percent off selected products. (No promo code required.)
Beautycounter
Beautycounter is offering 15 percent off and free shipping when you spend $50+. (No promo code required.) Ends Dec. 1st.
Benefit
Benefit is offering 25 percent off and free shipping with the promo code FRIYAY.
Biossance
Biossance is offering a free Mega Bag ($129 value) when you spend $70+ with the promo code MEGA. Ends Dec. 1st.
Bite Beauty
Bite Beauty is offering 75 percent off site-wide plus a free mini with every purchase. (No promo code required.)
Bliss
Bliss is offering 30 percent off site-wide with the promo code BLKFRIYAY.
Bobbi Brown
Bobbi Brown is offering 25 percent off site-wide and free shipping. (No promo code required.)
Briogeo
Briogeo is offering 20 percent off site-wide with the promo code HOLIDAY.
Buxom
Buxom is offering 25 percent off site-wide with the promo code BFWK25. Ends Dec. 1st.
Caudalie
Caudalie is offering 20 percent off site-wide and up to 50 percent off selected products. (No promo code required.)
Charlotte Tilbury
Charlotte Tilbury is offering 30 percent off selected products. (No promo code required.) Ends Dec. 2nd.
Clinique
Clinique is offering 25 percent off and free shipping with the promo code 25OFF.
ColourPop
ColourPop is offering 30 percent off site-wide. (Some exclusions; no promo code required.)
Cover FX
Cover FX is offering 30 percent off site-wide and free shipping with the promo code BESTFRIDAY.
Credo Beauty
Credo Beauty is offering a free gift ($100 value) when you spend $125+. (No promo code required.)
Cult Beauty
Cult Beauty is offering 15 percent off when you spend £15+ with the promo code NEWBLACK15; 20 percent off when you spend £75+ with the promo code NEWBLACK20; 25 percent off when you spend £200+ with the promo code NEWBLACK25; and 30 percent off when you spend £500+ with the promo code NEWBLACK30.
DECIEM
DECIEM is offering 23 percent off site-wide. (No promo code required.) Ends Nov. 30th.
Derma E
Derma E is offering 30 percent off site-wide with the promo code BF2019. Ends Nov. 28th.
Dermstore
Dermstore is offering up to 30 percent off more than 250 brands with the promo code DSGIFT. Ends Dec. 2nd.
Farmacy
Farmacy is offering 20 percent off site-wide; and 30 percent off when you spend $120+ with the promo code CYBER. Ends Dec. 2nd.
Feelunique
Feelunique is offering up to 35 percent off more than 300 brands. (No promo code required.)
Foreo
Foreo is offering up to 40 percent off selected products. (No promo code required.)
Frank Body
Frank Body is offering 20 percent off site-wide.
French Girl
French Girl is offering 30 percent off site-wide with the promo code NOIR30.
GlamGlow
GlamGlow is offering 30 percent off site-wide plus five free samples with any purchase. (Some exclusions; no promo code required.) Ends Nov. 30th.
Herbivore
Herbivore is offering 30 percent off site-wide with the promo code BF2019. Plus get a free Prism 20% AHA Facial Deluxe Mini when you spend $50+, and free shipping when you spend $100+. Ends Dec. 2nd.
Indie Lee
Indie Lee is offering 25 percent off when you spend $50+ with the promo code INDIEFRIDAY.
Josie Maran Cosmetics
Josie Maran Cosmetics is offering 25 percent off and free shipping with the promo code SAVE25. Ends Dec. 1st.
Juice Beauty
Juice Beauty is offering 30 percent off selected products and free shipping with the promo code BF19. Ends Dec. 1st.
Kate Somerville
Kate Somerville is offering 25 percent off site-wide with the promo code 25CYBER. Plus get a free full size Wrinkle Warrior ($95 value) when you spend $125+.
Kevyn Aucoin
Kevyn Aucoin is offering 25 percent off site-wide with the promo code BF25. Plus get a free Exotique Diamond Eye Gloss when you spend $75+.
Kjaer Weis
Kjaer Weis is offering 20 percent off site-wide plus free gifts in cart. (No promo code required.) Ends Dec. 2nd.
La Roche-Posay
La Roche-Posay is offering 25 percent off site-wide and free shipping with the promo code EARLYBIRD.
Laura Mercier
Laura Mercier is offering 25 percent off site-wide. Plus get free shipping and two free samples when you spend $65+. (Some exclusions; no promo code required.) Ends Dec. 2nd.
LovelySkin
LovelySkin is offering 30 percent off site-wide and 33 percent off selected products. (No promo code required.)
LXMI
LXMI is offering a buy one, get one free deal with the promo code BF2.
MAC
MAC is offering 25 percent off site-wide. (No promo code required.)
Marc Jacobs Beauty
Marc Jacobs Beauty is offering a free Blacquer Friday gift set when you spend $75+. (No promo code required.)
Marie Veronique
Marie Veronique is offering 20 percent off site-wide. (Excludes kits, sets and duos; no promo code required.) Ends Dec. 4th.
Mario Badescu
Mario Badescu is offering 25 percent off site-wide with the promo code THANKS25. Plus get free shipping when you spend $35+.
NARS
NARS is offering 20 percent off site-wide, and 30 percent off when you spend $150+. To get the promo code, you just need to give them your email address. Ends Dec. 3rd.
Neiman Marcus
Neiman Marcus is offering $50 off when you spend $200+ (including beauty products) with the promo code THANKFUL. Ends Nov. 30th.
Nordstrom
Nordstrom is offering $25 off when you spend $125+; $50 off when you spend $250+; and $100 off when you spend $400+. Plus get up to 60 percent off selected beauty products and access more than 80 free gifts with purchase (up to $195 value). (No promo code required.)
NuFace
NuFace is offering 25 percent off site-wide with the promo code THESALE.
Odacité
Odacité is offering 25 percent off when you spend $95+. Plus a free Mood Cleansing Bath Soak with any purchase. (No promo code required.)
Omorovicza
Omorovicza is offering 30 percent off site-wide. Plus get a free gift when you spend $200+. (Some exclusions; no promo code required.) Ends Dec. 4th.
Pat McGrath Labs
Pat McGrath Labs is offering 25 percent off site-wide, and 30 percent off when you spend $150+. (No promo code required.)
Paula’s Choice
Paula’s Choice is offering 20 percent off site-wide, plus 25 percent off selected products. (No promo code required.) Ends Dec. 2nd.
Peach & Lily
Peach & Lily is offering 30 percent off site-wide with the promo code PEACH2019. Ends Dec. 3rd.
PMD
PMD is offering 35 percent off site-wide with the promo code 35BLACK.
Red Light Man
Red Light Man is offering 10 percent off site-wide with the promo code SKINCARE.
REN Clean Skincare
REN Clean Skincare is offering 25 percent off site-wide with the promo code GIVEBACK. (Some exclusions.) Ends Dec. 1st.
Schaf
Schaf is offering 25 percent off site-wide and free shipping when you spend $50+ with the promo code BLACK.
Sephora
Sephora is offering a selection of Black Friday beauty deals for $15 and under ($25 and under in Canada).
Shani Darden
Shani Darden is offering 20 percent off site-wide plus free shipping when you spend $100+. (No promo code required.)
Sisley Paris
Sisley Paris is offering up to 45 percent off selected Black Rose products. (No promo code required.)
Skyn Iceland
Skyn Iceland is offering 30 percent off site-wide with the promo code BF30. Plus get a free Berry Lip Fix ($16 value) with any purchase. Ends Dec. 1st.
Slip
Slip is offering 15 off selected products. (No promo code required.)
Smashbox
Smashbox is offering 25 percent off for non-Smashcash members, and 30 percent off for Smashcash members, plus free shipping. (No promo code required.) Ends Dec. 1st.
Soko Glam
Soko Glam is offering 30 percent off site-wide and up to 65 percent off selected products with the promo code BLACKFRIDAY19.
Sol de Janeiro
Sol de Janeiro is offering 25 percent off site-wide. Plus get free shipping when you spend $50+. (No promo code required.)
Space NK
Space NK is offering a buy one, get one 50 percent off deal. (No promo code required.) Ends Dec. 2nd.
Stila
Stila is offering 35 percent off site-wide with the promo code BF35. Plus get a free deluxe Magnum XXX Mascara with any purchase and free shipping when you spend $25+.
StriVectin
StriVectin is offering 30 percent off site-wide with the promo code GIFT30. Plus get a free S.T.A.R Light Retinol Night Oil ($69 value) when you spend $65+.
Summer Fridays
Summer Fridays is offering 20 percent off site-wide with the promo code FRIDAY. Ends Dec. 1st.
Sunday Riley
Sunday Riley is offering 20 percent off selected products with the promo code HOLIDAY.
Supergoop!
Supergoop! is offering 20 percent off site-wide with the promo code GET20.
S.W. Basics
S.W. Basics is offering a spend $50, get $50 deal. (No promo code required.) Ends Dec. 3rd.
Tarte
Tarte is offering 25 percent off site-wide with the promo code VIP25. Ends Nov. 28th.
Tata Harper
Tata Harper is offering 20 percent off when you spend $100+. (No promo code required.)
Tatcha
Tatcha is offering daily Black Friday mystery offers. To reveal the gift, you just need to give them your email address. Ends Dec. 1st.
The Body Shop
The Body Shop is offering 40 percent off site-wide and free shipping. (No promo code required.)
The Detox Market
TheDetoxMarket.com is offering $15 off when you spend $100+; $40 off plus a free Pai Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil ($44 value) when you spend $200; and $100 off plus a free Pai Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil and Jade Gemstone Roller ($74 value) when you spend $400+. TheDetoxMarket.ca is offering $10 off when you spend $100+; $30 off plus a free Pai Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil ($50 value) when you spend $200; and $80 off plus a free Pai Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil and Jade Gemstone Roller ($92 value) when you spend $400+. (No promo code required.) Ends Dec. 1st.
Too Faced
Too Faced is offering 30 percent off site-wide and free shipping with the promo code PINK30.
Truly
Truly is offering 20 percent off site-wide with the promo code BLKFRIDAY. Ends Dec. 2nd.
TULA
TULA is offering 25 percent off site-wide with the promo code BLACKFRIDAY19. Ends Dec. 1st.
Ulta
Ulta is offering a selection of Black Friday beauty deals. (No promo code required.)
Urban Decay
Urban Decay is offering 25 percent off site-wide and free shipping with the promo code LETSCYBER.
Urban Outfitters
Urban Outfitters is offering a buy one, get one 50 percent off deal. (No promo code required.)
Ursa Major
Ursa Major is offering 20 percent site-wide and free shipping with the promo code FRESH20.
Violet Grey
Violet Grey is offering $15 off when you spend $100+; $50 off when you spend $250+; $100 off when you spend $500+; and $250 off when you spend $1,000+. (Some exclusions; no promo code required.)
Vitruvi
Vitruvi is offering 30 percent off site-wide. Plus get a free limited-edition pouch when yiou spend $150+. (No promo code required.)
W3ll People
W3ll People is offering 20 percent off site-wide and free shipping. (No promo code required.) Ends Dec. 2nd.
Wander Beauty
Wander Beauty is offering 20 percent off site-wide with the promo code BF20; and 30 percent off when you spend $100+ with the promo code BF30. Ends Nov. 30th.
Well.ca
Well.ca is offering up to 75 percent off more than 1,000 products. (No promo code required.) Ends Dec. 1st.
YSL Beauty
YSLBeautyUS.com is offering 20 percent off when you spend $50+; 20 percent off plus a free mini Rouge Pur Couture No. 1 when you spend $100+; and 20 percent off plus a free Black Opium Rollerball when you spend $150+ with the promo code STARS. YSLBeauty.ca is offering 20 percent site-wide with the promo code YSL20. Plus get 40 percent off selected products and a free YSL vanity when you spend $175+. Ends Dec. 2nd.
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