Clear Shampoo Free Sample

I signed up for this offer on Clear Shampoo's Facebook page about a month ago or so. Pretty good freebie package. It came with a 2 week supply of shampoo and conditioner samples, and a $1 off coupon. I really like this sample, which is for color treated hair. It makes my hair more moisturized and less dry feeling. My hair is more damaged than usual because I recently got highlights, so this really helps. I had really bad dandruff this past winter and used their dandruff shampoo, and it really worked! I saw results in a week and a half of using it. The volumizing shampoo........ I'm not a huge fan of. I used it for a couple days when I visited my friend in Orlando, and it felt more moisturizing than volumizing. I might have to give it a second chance, and try it out again. If you want to get free samples like this I suggest you like your favorite brand's Facebook page, usually once in awhile they will have special offers or promos. You can also go to their official website ad sign up for newsletters and special offers. What is your guys's favorite Clear shampoo?

Free beauty samples get me excited

I loveeeeeeeeee getting free beauty samples. It's a good way to try a new product before purchasing. It is also a great way to save $. I always get my freebie updates at Mommy Saves Big Coupon Blog. This blog has I swear EVERY coupon out there you can use in store and online. My favorite feature is the free beauty sample coupons. Most of the beauty coupons are from department store beauty counter's that want to promote a new product. Alot of the promo's the link will direct me to their Facebook page, or their website. The freebies above from Estee Lauder ended last week. The Camu Camu Power serum and mascara were from Sephora. The current beauty freebie is a Clinique damage serum sample, I posted in an earlier blog post, you can view it here. So check it out and enjoy some good freebies!

Sephora inside of JCPenney Haul

                                                                                 

First off, sorry for the poor quality pics! These were taken by my cell and hopefully soon I can get a new camera with good quality. I wasn't planning to get makeup at the mall, but could not resist the clearance sale at the Sephora inside JCP. I noticed that stand alone Sephora's don't have a clearance section, but the ones inside of JCP do. 

I love Stilla eyeshadows, especially in these kits. The kits ALWAYS go sale at the end of the season, so I never buy them full price. They were $10.00 each, and one came with a lip gloss. These are nice to give as gifts too.

The Benefit box was for my Birthday. This year I think they let you chose which one you want. I had the choice of this or the fresh sugar lip mini's. I didn't like the fresh lip one's because when I got them last year they broke so easily. This kit comes with a sample mascara and mini highlighter. Very cute & convenient to put in your purse. 

The samples in the plastic bags are from a brand called Ultra Repair. It must be new because I've never heard of it. I got a soothing oatmeal mask, and moisturizing cream. What I love about Sephora is you can try products to take home.(Foundation, lotion, face masks, perfume) Whenever I visit one I ALWAYS do this. It's a fun/free way to try products to see if you like them before purchasing, or just using something for free that you cannot afford. 

What are your guys's favorite brands at Sephora?

 

Curiosity: Cleansing oils

I have been seeing things about cleansing oils here and there so I wanted to give this a try. I got this sample via mail through a Facebook offer.

Product Review: Without even researching what a cleansing oil is specifically for, and the benefits, my 1st thought was that it was a different form of face wash. I was half correct actually, and I used the sample wrong........ =(  From what I have read online and seen in a couple people's Youtube channels, it's a 2 in 1 product. It's a makeup remover, and deep cleanser in 1. From my undersand of the multiple video's I watched, is that cleansing oil is better for you skin in terms of removing makeup. It deep cleanses in the pores, and removes excess dirts, oils, makeup even more than regular face wash. At first I assumed "but its an oil..... wouldn't it make my skin even more oily/greasy?" The cleansing oils are meant to also moisturize/soften the skin as it removes all the gunk.  I'm still finding it wierd that oil can be cleansing, but it makes sense on the moisturizing part-this can benefit peopl with dry skin. '
There's actually a method on how to use cleansing oils. This brand, Shu Uemura had a official youtube video on how to use it. Click here to watch the video.

Step 1: Place 4 pumps of oil in dry hands (I thought 4 pumps is ALOT of product to use, mb you can get away wish useing 2 pumps, depends on how much makeup you have on)
Step 2: Smooth cleansing oil all over your DRY face, to remove face makeup, lipstick, and eye makeup. (This part confused me, when I tried the sample, I took my makeup off first with a makeup wipe, I then wet my face, AND used this)
Step 3: Wet face until the oil becomes a milky texture. (Le sigh* the oil did become a milky texture... since my face was wet already)
Step 4: Rinse thourghly with luke warm water, and pat dry.

After probing around Youtube, I found a couple useful video's about cleaning oils which I found pretty helpful. I also found a product review on different brands.

Video #1 - Using cleaning oil during HOT weather/hotter climates
Video #2 - Origins Clean Energy Cleansing Oil Review
Video #3 - DHC Deep Cleansing Oil Review
Video #4 - Josie Maran Argan Cleansing Oil

Overall: I did find my skin feeling soft after I washed my face, BUT I need to re-try this product again for a week next time, instead of just a 1 time use. I'll probably get to really nail the verdict then. Also I am hesitant to try this product again because these brands I have looked up are PRICEY. Everything is in the price range of $25 - $40, and I cannot justify purchasing a single face cleanser alone for that price. Usually if I purchase an expensive name brand, I ALWAYS try to purchase it when they come in sets-which is better bc usually there will be multiple products. If I ever come across an affordable cleansing oil, I will report back asap!