HEADS UP - theBalm back on sale Wednesday, November 27, 2013 on Hautelook!

It's no secret that I love theBalm Cosmetics and I always look forward to their sales on Hautelook.  Tomorrow at 8am PST, theBalm will go on sale just in time for Christmas!

Not to mention all the other awesome sales that Hautelook always has.  Happy shopping!

*Hautelook links are referral links.

Sephora VIB Sale 2013 Aftermath - What Do You Regret Not Buying?

I've been seeing a ton of pictures and videos on hauls from the Sephora VIB Sale that happened last weekend.  I even posted a picture on my instagram of my own haul, but now that it's all over I can't help but think about things I should've gotten or things that I should've taken advantage of.

I regret not getting things that I go through fast, or things that I use often but hate purchasing at full price.  Mostly skincare items, though, because they tend to get pricy and I've been wanting to invest in quality skincare products.  They also make great gifts.  Here is my "shoulda, woulda, coulda" list:

1. Anastasia Brow Wiz Pencil - is it me or does anyone else go through this fast? I swear, I think my pencil has lasted a little over a month and it looks like it's almost gone.
2. Beauty Blender - best makeup application tool ever! You can never have too many.  But as great as this product is, the retail price is still too much for me.
3. Origins Skincare Must Haves set - I received the eye cream in another set and love it, so I wish I bought the complete set because my skin seems to like Origins products.
4. Glam Glow Gift Sexy
5. Lancôme Vissionnaire + High Resolution Discovery Set

Do you have any regrets on what you missed during the sale?

Look out for my next post which will feature reviews on some of the products I picked up.

BEAUTY SALES GALORE! November 2013

My last post was on the awesome 20% off sale for Sephora's VIB members that will happen November 7-11th, and now my head is spinning like crazy from even more sale events happening.  Damn you, November No-Buy!

Starting today, Beauty.com is holding their Friends & Family 20% off event until Saturday, November 16th. 20% off your entire purchase!

TooFaced.com is also having a 20% off Friends and Family Sale until November 11th.

These websites are also available through the *Ebates program -- a cash back website for participating stores -- so you could potentially be saving more than 20% off.  To check out Ebates or to sign up, feel free to click on my affiliate link for Ebates.*

'Tis the season to buy beauty products for your family, friends, and of course, yourself!  What will be in  YOUR shopping cart?

* Ebates links are affiliate links. Sephora, Beauty.com, and Too Faced links are NOT affiliate links.

HEADS UP - HUGE SEPHORA SALE NOV 2013! 20% off for VIB members!

I told myself that I need to be in a strict November No-Buy mode, especially with Christmas coming up. (On a side note, I just compiled my Christmas shopping list because I haven't even started buying for people, and I have a whopping 20 kids to buy for! 20 kids on mine and my husband's immediate side of the family alone! Daaaang! In two years we will probably double that number with all the new babies popping out!)  But who am I kidding? What woman ever said she has too much makeup?  Pfff...

I was feeling happy about November No-Buy until I got this in the mail.  Of course it'll be great to use it on other people, but come on, you gotta get something for yourself with this sale!

Sephora V.I.B. Giftopia Sale!

Starting Thursday, November 7 through Monday, November 11, 2013, all V.I.B. purchases will be 20% off.  It also comes with an additional card for V.I.B. members to spread the love and give to another person.

Want to know another way to add additional savings? If you make a purchase online during this period of time, you can save additional money by signing up for Ebates (if you haven't already) and going to the Sephora site through Ebates.  You can save an additional 4% or 8%, depending if Ebates is doing double cash back.  That could potentially be 28% off on Sephora purchases!  That's a crazy good deal especially in time for the holidays!  If you haven't signed up for Ebates, which is a cash back site for online purchases with participating stores, you can click here for easy sign up through my referral link.

I already have my shopping cart saved with goodies I want to get for others and of course myself.  I'm curious to know what YOU will be putting in your cart?

Vitamins are my best friend - vitamins and supplements that have helped my skin

My previous blog post is on my top skincare products for my dry skin and psoriasis, but I also wanted to write about what I feel has helped me tremendously (click here for my previous blog).  I've dealt with super dry skin, psoriasis, and eczema for most of my life so it feels like I'm constantly on a mission to find things that help my problem.  Even though I might stumble across something that works, often times the product or medicine loses effect after awhile.  I've come to terms with what I have and will constantly change up what I use.  I spent so much time looking for relief on the outside that I forgot about treating myself.  The biggest thing to address is lifestyle and what you're doing for yourself from the inside.

My Top Skincare Products for Dry Skin and Psoriasis - 2013

Yes, I have psoriasis.  It's one of those things that no one in their right mind would announce because it's embarrassing and not pretty.  This disease consumes your mind because the discomfort constantly lingers.  But if you suffer from it and are like me -- always frantically scouring the internet for remedies or opinions on products that might provide relief -- then perhaps this "best of " list might help you in your search for better skin...