Swell Savings: Makeup Remover

Sorry that I've been away lately. I've got my niece and nephews for a week (sharing them with my mom) and we've been busy, busy, busy. Sarah has been showing her cousin her new makeup application skills - very impressive stuff. Unfortunately, it's not that easy to take makeup off of a 6 year-old.


We need a bit of Balms Away Eye Makeup Remover, which is currently on sale for $9.99 at Beauty Ticket.com, which is half off MSRP. It's made with plant-derived sterols and lipids, plus Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E. Plus it comes in a little tin, so it's perfect for taking with you when you go on vacation.

Stay tuned, the kids and I have been testing sunblocks this week. I'll have the low down for you very soon. So far I know this - SPF doesn't really seem to mean that you can stay in the sun 100 times longer than going without SPF. Hhmm, that's a disappointment.



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Swell Skin & Swell Savings

Youth Corridor is an anti-aging skin care line developed by Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Gerald Imber. The idea behind the product line name is that "The Youth Corridor is that part of adult life when one looks one's healthy, youthful best." With proper maintenance, it's possible to extend the length of this time period.

The basic Youth Corridor philosophy is:

*Prevention
*Maintenance
*Correction

"The centerpiece of our product line is Youth Corridor Antioxidant Boost, a unique serum that incorporates the natural antioxidant melatonin along with high concentrations of vitamins C and E. This combination has been shown to dramatically increase the antioxidant properties of vitamins C and E alone, and no other product offers this scientific advantage."

I am a firm believer in the power of proper skin care. I use a combination of sunscreen, serums, eye cream, soap-free facial cleanser, and moisturizer on a daily basis and the feedback that I get from friends and family is that my complexion does not show my age. (I'm 43).

I'm lucky - I get to try a lot of wonderful products for free in my line of work (the best part of my job!!!). I can't give you something free, but I can save you a little money. Youth Corridor is allowing me to offer Girl Looks Swell readers a 25% discount on their Soothe & Defend Moisturizer with SPF 30 and their Antioxidant Boost Skin Serum.

To get your 25% discount, simply use the promo code YCSUN at checkout.



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Swell Savings: CVS Pharmacy Beauty Days

I love saving money. Finding a bargain, adding up my savings, it gives me a bit of a thrill.

I got an email today telling me that CVS Pharmacy is running a Beauty Days promotion this Spring.

During Beauty Days, you can save on every day beauty items like hair color, shampoo, toothpaste, or fragrance. Gadzooks! That's the kind of news that I like to receive.


Here's an example of the savings you can find in April:


Week of April 18

*L’Oreal Excellence Hair Color: $5.49
*Crest Premium Toothpaste 6.2oz: $1.88 – lowest price of the year!
*VO5 Shampoo/Conditioner: $0.66
*Sally Hansen Complete Line: Buy 2 Get 1 Free

Week of April 25

*Revlon Complete Line: Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off
*Pantene 12.6oz Shampoo/Conditioner: 2 for $5.00
*Designer Fragrances ($14.99 and over): Buy 1 Get 1 50% off – Mothers day is May 9
*Value Robe: $5.99
*Essence of Beauty Complete Line: Buy 2 Get 1 Free

Become a member at CVS.com and you can enjoy further savings when you shop online:

*25% off all Beauty and Skincare (April 12 – April 13)

*20% off all Beauty and Skincare (April 13 – May 9)

CVS Pharmacy has a 100% money back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your beauty purchase, bring it back to CVS and they will refund your purchase.

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