Deal Alert - Yves Rocher Last Chance Shop

My favorite page on Yves Rocher’s website is its Last Chance Shop. There’s always a ton of must-have skincare products like body washes, lotions, hand creams, scrubs, at extremely cheap prices. I usually buy a bunch at a time, these things I always need and use anyway so it’s not a waste. My mom (Yves Rocher’s her favorite skincare line) used to always buy double of everything so that she’d save half for me. I’m starting to do it for her too now. These are some of the things of great value that I just stocked up and strongly recommend.

Aqua Body Wash with Ginseng $14 $5.60. I pretty much only use body wash from Yves Rochers. This body wash is one of my faves, the herbal aroma smells great in the shower. It has mini beads that gently exfoliate. When I use a body wash that has exfoliating beads, I really go at it, it’s almost like a workout, lol.

Jardins des îles Shower Oil $6 $2.40, this one is a fantastic follow-up to your body wash, super hydrating, makes your skin silky smooth and glowy.

Pure Air Detangling Spray $14 $5.60. This detangling spray technically is for preping your hair before you start styling, but since I don’t style my hair, I just use for its great smell and conditioning, it’s a fast way to refresh your hair.

Wrinkle Smoothing Day Lotion SPF 20 $45 $18. My mom’s fave passed down to me, a great day cream since it has anti-oxidants and SPF 20 in one.

Vanilla Liquid Hand Soap $4.50 $1.80. I bought 5 of these, really lovely hand soap. Don’t you love it when the fragrance of the hand soap lingers? I unconsciously keep smelling my hands. Looks great on my kitchen counter.

Arnica Restorative Hand Balm　$11 $4.40. I love hand creams as I’m deathly afraid of having leathery old-looking hands. This one works great, it’s loaded with grape seed oil, very soothing and moisturizing. Just don’t forget to put on sunscreen on your hands during the day too

Slimming massager $4. It’s probably a stretch to call this massager slimming, but anything to stimulate better circulation thus getting rid of toxins, reducing cellulite and improving skin texture is a good tool to have.

Thermaclear Acne Treatment

Where was Thermaclear Heat Enabled Acne Treatment ($149.95) when I was a teenager? It would’ve blasted away those darn zits that loved popping up on my chin! Have you heard of it? It’s a heat-enabled blemish clearing skincare tool for mild to moderate acne. technology is similar to laser treatments dermatologists use, so it’s powerful. It only takes TWO SECONDS to treat a pimple. It delivers a controlled burst of healing thermal energy that reaches deep beneath the surface of the skin, neutralizing the bacteria causing the pimple. This speeds the healing process so the pimple goes away much faster than if it’s just left to its own devices. You know how much that’ll take. Mine take FOREVER! And during all that time of waiting, there’s a much greater risk of scarring and discoloration. So anything that can get rid of pimples fast is pure magic to me. It’s a best-seller at Sephora or learn more about it at ThermaClear’s website and get free shipping

For the little girl in you

I’m pretty sure next time I go to Sephora I’m going to give in and get these Sephora Girls Travel Makeup Case $14 and Travel Pouch $8. My guy’s all teasing, “how can you not? You practically look like the girl on the case.”

Speaking of which, don’t forget to enter the spring bags giveaway, if you haven’t already

TGIF! Have a great weekend darlings.

Sephora Smokey Eye Kit

Bigs thanks to Julie and Sarah at Coutorture I was ecstatic to receive this Sephora Brand The Smokey Eye Kit ($71 Value) ($42), in time for New Year’s eve. This kit makes doing smokey eye easy, which I was so excited about because I’m still trying my hardest to nail down the smokey eye mastery. It includes five Sephora Professionelle brushes (wide smudge, all over shadow, small domed smudge, detail, and dual-sided brow brush and comb), Volume Mascara in black, and an instructional how-to booklet, all coming in a chic gunmetal faux leather case to keep them clean and protected. The brushes are super soft and pick up just the right amount of shadow and sweep on smoothly. And the instructions are very easy to follow, great for a clumsy gal like me. Love this kit!

Facial Massage Roller

You are going to laugh at this. I laughed too when I used it the first time. This is a facial massage roller for slimming and tightening the face. Sounds kinda far-fetched right? I saw this on one of my favorite Chinese beauty TV shows. You roll it on your cheeks, it can tightening and contour, and de-puff your face by targeting the lymphatic glands in front of and under the ears. Asian girls are obsessed with beauty gadgets, I’ll tell you. The girls were testing it on their faces, it looks so funny, but I couldn’t resist so I immediately jumped on eBay to see if I could get it. Lo and behold, it wasn’t hard to find. And it didn’t cost much so I figured what the heck and ordered one. I wasn’t really interested in slimming, but if it could tighten, that’d be a bonus. One of my biggest fears about aging is sagging jaw lines. So I’m open to any preventative measures. I’ve been using this roller thingy for a week now. It actually feels pretty comfortable on the face, and my cheeks are rosy after the “exercise”. I’ll have to use it everyday to see if it really tightens my face. I guess I’ll be able to tell overtime. Just hope it doesn’t break before then, haha! If you want one, you can get it dirt cheap here on eBay.

Japonesque Soft-Touch Lash Placement Kit

Oh my God, I can’t contain my excitement. I can’t believe it took me to long to find this! Japonesque Soft-Touch Lash Placement Kit ($10) - one touch easy tool for putting on false eyelashes perfectly for you! For the life of me, I can never apply false lashes without getting my fingers, eyelids and my own lashes in a huge mess. If I’m persistent, I eventually get them to stay on my eyelids after 40 minutes. If I’m not, I just give up. It’s always a battle. Japonesque has created the perfect placement tool to accompany false lashes. Get it at NORDSTROM just in time for all the holiday parties you must look glamorous for.

Weekend shopping pleasure

Darling, once again, for your weekend shopping pleasure, check out these great deals and take advantage of the discount codes! I’d love to know what you bought!

Shop for Discount Designer Apparel at LabelSpree. Up to 70% off every item every day! If you can’t bring yourself to pay $160 for a pair of jeans, well this is your chance to get that pair of premium demin that you’ve always wanted, like this James Jeans Front Patch Pocket Bootleg in Bomb $62.27 down from $145! Can you believe?

If you’re looking for a new cocktail dress that’s a little different and reflecting your own personal style, take a look at this royal purple number, Thayer Suster Dress at shopbop.com, you’ll stand out among all the LBDs. By the way, they have new items on sale, 30% - 70% off.

New items like this flirty little piece from Nanette Lepore, Nanette Lepore I want you back jacket Ivory are available at Misamu. and their sales rack has gotten bigger.

CoutureCandy has the new bags from the line Aaneta that are among the favorite bags for the Hollywood stars, like this hip La Tortuga Small in Violet.

Buy One Day Dress at Rampage.com, Get Another Free!! Flower Bordered Mesh Halter Dress with Empire Seam $69 and Geo Print Mini Dress with Side Tie Detail $59

SimplySoles has some really pretty unique shoes exclusively.

Get this flowy blue dress and other pretty summer dresses at Style Stoop, Julia Women’s Long Print Summer Maxi Dress.

New arrivals at Gap, these Curvy boot cut jeans (Atlantic blue) are so wear-able.

ClassicCloseOuts is having a Christmas in July Sale! From now through August 8th, take an extra 25% off your entire purchase* when you use coupon code XMSJULY. Plus, you can still catch our famous free shipping on all orders over $40.00!

BIG FAT SALE - Up to 50% OFF at Tillys.com!. I love this adorable FULL TILT Womens Embroidered Crop Jacket - Brown on sale for $21.99!

LoveMyShoes.Com has a fall blowout, like this RedHot PIN-02/COL hi-heel open toes for only $19.97 down from $41.25!!

Save an extra 15% on all jewelry & watches atICE.com using the coupon code, ICE15. Check out their Big Bold Gems.

For those fans of Prescriptives (myself included), you can get a Free Sample Trio with any $50 purchase. Just use the code CJTRIO2 at checkout. Prescriptives.com

Find the best beauty tools at Sephora, like this Sephora Collection Professional Mini Heated Lash Curler. Once you go heated lash curlers, you’ll never look back! You know I haven’t.

Makeup.com is having a site-wide sale. Get 25% off on all order, use the coupon code SPECIAL25!!

Free Samples with Each Order at SpaLook.com! Kerstin Florian Caviar Firming Complex.

Sephora Cuticle Care Pen

Sephora Cuticle Care Pen $12. Has any of you divas tried this? I can’t believe I didn’t discover this sooner! This is such a smart idea! A pen that dispenses just the right amount of moisturizing essential oils to be effortlessly applied to your nails and cuticles, no mess no fuss. And you can put it in your bag and apply whenever you need to, especially after washing your hands in the office (you know how drying the crappy liquid soap is in the washrooms). So convenient!

Avon’s Mascara Guard

I was flipping through my mom’s Avon brochure (I find myself really starting to like Avon’s stuff now), and I saw this, Mascara Guard. I thought “isn’t this just a clever idea?” It is to keep mascara from getting on your lids and under your eyes during application. Do you have this problem? I do! I can say 9 out of 10 times I always get mascara on my eyelids. For once I just want a super clean application. It includes two combs for grooming lashes and brows and it’s on sale for only $2.29!! Get yours today!

Spray-on makeup

Has anybody heard of spray-on makeup? I’ve seen on TV before. The makeup artist was using this pistol-looking contraption and shooting out liquid foundation onto the model’s face. The result was a perfect evenly covered porcelain-like complexion. I was really amazed, but didn’t think it would be available to the average consumers since it looked pretty complicated to operate. You’d have to be pretty precise. And I don’t know how you can do it yourself since you’d be closing your eyes. But still, it’s a novel idea. I was really excited to to find that TheShoppingChannel.com has something like that!
Serious Skin Air Coverage Makeup System $89.99 on sale for $54.77. It claims that it “is the latest innovation in beauty! This system was originally developed by professional makeup artists, to help create the flawless faces demanded by HDTV and fashion magazine. It dispenses foundation in a micro-fine mist to produce amazing results that help minimize the look of lines, wrinkles, pores and other skin imperfections.” The kit includes - AC/DC adapter, air tube, headband, sponge, instructional DVD and booklet, Air Primer (1.3oz) and Liquid Foundation (1oz) in Light, Medium or Dark.

I think it’s something worth experimenting if you really need good coverage. Maybe you could get your friend or sister to do it for you.

Emjoi Tweeze Hair Remover + Hair Inhibitor Gel

My trusted ol’ Emjoi electrical tweezer’s dying. I bought it from TheShoppingChannel.com many years ago (thanks TSC for introducing me to the wonderful world of online shopping :). It’s been with me ever since, even when I tried other means of hair removal, I always went back to my old faithful. It gets rid of hair by the root, it’s quick and easy. So I was sad to see it wasn’t in the best shape (it’s my own fault for not taking good care of it, I dropped it on the ground one time too many). So I went to the Shopping Channel website to see if they still carry it. And that perked me right up. Yes! They do and they carry a newer better and much cheaper version! My old one cost me $99.99. This new one is only $19.95 and it comes with a hair inhibitor gel, and it’s portable! And apparently with this new version you can use it anywhere on your body, even on lip and chin area. Now I don’t have to worry about getting a replacement. If you’re still looking for a good way to get rid of hair, why not try this?

TWEEZE HAIR REMOVER WITH SMOOTH VANISH GEL BY EMJOI $19.95.

Smashbox’s brilliant blush

Smashbox ‘O-Glow’ Microcirculating Cheek Color $26
My blush has never looked so natural and so pretty, thanks to this brilliant product from Smashbox. It’s the kind of color you get when you’ve played a round of tennis or had a hot makeout session with your beau. The gel is actually colorless, so how can it give you the most natural blush? It’s all in the natural extracts of goji berries, which stilmulate your circulation, so it is your own color glowing from inside out! How cool is that? And the ultra-light gel makes your skin skily smooth.

By the way, goji berry has long been a staple in Chinese medicine and food therapy for its nutrient richness and antioxidant qualities. You can make them into tea, just add hot water and steep. They are sweet and delicious on their own. Or cook them in soups. Or mix them in your cereal. If you have them consistently over a long term, they will give you beautiful skin and beautiful clear eyes and vision (which is a sign of youth). My parents used to force me to drink the tea when I was a kid and didn’t know any better. But I’m glad they did. And now I keep a jar of them in the office. Most Asian supermarkets sell them. Get the ‘O-Glow’ and some goji berries today, you’ll look beautiful inside and out

Perfect brow is that easy?

Anastasia Five Item Brow Kit $65

Can shaping a perfect brow be made this simple? By plucking to the shape of the stencil? I’ve read some great reviews about this kit. This 5-piece kit includes 4 brow stencils, tweezers, blendable brow powder for the most natural brow color, an angled duo brush for clean application and brow gel to maintain the shape all day. We all know that Anastasia is the brow queen, she can work some kind of marvelous magic. Hollywood A-listers don’t let anybody else touch their eyebrows besides her. Perhaps having this kit is almost like having her do your brows? Somehow I can’t imagine how just 4 stencils can cater to all brow shapes and facial structures of millions of women. I do try to pluck my brows diligently. But I’ve yet to achieve the “beautifully sculpted” look. Could this kit do it? Have any of you used it? What do you think?

Heated eyelash curler

Heated eyelash curlers are an ingenious invention. If you have’t got one, you must get one!! I cannot live without mine. My eyelashes stick out straight and are really stubborn to curl. With my heated curler, I can curl my lashes without exerting any force and they stay curled much longer. And it really helps when I apply mascara too. Have you had the experience in where you diligently your curled lashes, the weight of the mascara just made your lashes uncurl themselves? That happened to me all the time! Regular curlers can never get my lashes as curled up as the heated one, not to mention they make my lashes fall out if I squeeze too hard, which makes me really mad ’cause I don’t have that many lashes to begin with. Don’t be afraid if you think the heated curlers are dangerous to use. They are just as safe as other curlers (well, as long as you don’t stick it in your eyes). If you love the big wide-eyed doll look like me, you gotta get a heated lash curler

This is the one I use, it’s fantastic.

Forever Free Tools Hot Touch Double Heated Eyelash Curler, $19.95.

My friend Tiana swears by Blinc Heated Lash Curler, $24.

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Supposedly you can even use this one after you put on mascara for touchups!