The Sephora Spring Savings Event recently wrapped up and it really got me thinking. For those who are not aware about this event, it is a sitewide sale where consumers can save anywhere from 10-20% based on their membership tier. The tier is dictated by how much you spend in a calendar year. This past sale, I started paying close attention to the plethora of posts on Instagram of beauty lovers sharing their new goodies. While I love seeing what other people pick up, I also found myself getting frustrated. I started feeling a sense of injustice as I observed products people had purchased that I know they could have…

If you’ve checked out my beauty deal checklist then you know that one of the ways to save on your beauty purchases is to look for auto-replenishment discounts. Many beauty brands are starting to offer these programs where a consumer can sign up to have an item auto-delivered to their home based on when they run out of the product. These programs are a major win for a company as it guarantees a future sale and consumer loyalty. In return, these plans typically come with perks to incentivize consumers to sign up such as a discount and/or free shipping. There are only a select number products (i.e. hand cream or…

If you are a beauty lover then you have probably heard of the Allure Best Of Beauty Awards that started in the mid 90’s. These awards were launched by the American women’s magazine, Allure, to help their readers choose among the many makeup, skincare, and haircare products that are launched each year. Winners in each category are awarded the much coveted “best of beauty” seal which they can advertise on their products and include as part of their brand. Since the introduction of these awards, the categories have grown tremendously with winners now being identified in such areas as “clean” beauty or luxury splurges. As a beauty fanatic, I eagerly…

Canada has become the birthplace to some pretty notable beauty brands. From MAC Cosmetics to Bite Beauty, there is a lot to be proud of as Canadians when it comes to the beauty industry. This pride, however, can easily be replaced with disappointment when you discover that these Canadian beauty brands have websites that do not ship to Canada or that make shipping to Canada painful and expensive. It simply doesn’t make sense given the brands’ Canadian roots. Personally, I only shop from beauty companies or retailers that I consider “Canadian friendly.” What exactly does that mean? It means that these companies ship to Canada, charge in Canadian dollars, have…

I think most Canadians would agree that recycling is important. We have enough information at our fingertips to understand that recycling tremendously benefits the environment. Recycling programs have been established to help people with the process at home and at work. There are curbside recycling programs and drop-off centres in almost every city. There are even companies offering incentives to consumers to bring back their empty containers and they will do the recycling for them. Below is a list of beauty recycling programs in Canada. These are brands that have stepped up and established programs that will not only help the environment but also help your wallet with a little…

Like a lot of women, I love trying new skincare and makeup products. I wish I could purchase products from every brand and test every new product launch in the Beauty World. The reality is though that I don’t have a limitless Beauty budget but the good news is that I have managed to get almost 90% of my beauty purchases on sale. This has been a tremendous help to my wallet! Getting products consistently on sale is not a fluke. It takes understanding of each Beauty Brand and the best place and time to buy their products. It takes learning the sales schedule for each brand and exploring different…