I've been relatively good about not buying stuff unnecessarily considering I am saving for my big "American Shopping Extravaganza 2014" this coming May/June when I head to the East coast. However, my birthday came around and with it came a slew of promo codes and discounts in celebration of my turning a year older. I didn't really indulge much except to claim my free entree from Tony Roma's as well as my Sephora birthday prezzie. Then Strawberrynet came along with an additional 14% off coupon code on top of my 7.5%. Granted, it wasn't actually a birthday code, more of an "I-Miss-You" kinda thing but that's just semantics.
In total I got a 23.5% discount on the following items:
DKNY's Golden Delicious 50ml EDP - $30.33. The DKNY fragrance was really an impulse get. I got to the main page of Strawberrynet and it was one of their daily deal specials. Taking into account that it's a 50ml EDP going for a lil over thirty bucks, that was a major score.
Kiehl's Powerful Wrinkle Anti-Aging Set which contained the Powerful Wrinkle & Pore Reducing Cream (50ml),Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate, Double Strength Deep Wrinkle Filler, Midnight Recovery Concentrate (4ml), Midnight Recovery Eye (3ml) and a complimentary toiletry bag - $132.07. I had been eyeing that Kiehls set for awhile but hesitated spending on it since it is rather pricey but with the discount it became quite affordable. Right before this birthday rolled around, I suddenly became more aware of the "baby" lines that had started showing up on my face which totally freaked me out hence why I decided to go for this set. I generally love Kiehls eye creams and I figure I might be able to love these too if they manage to lessen the appearance of my under eye lines as well as the pronounced - to my eyes - laugh lines not to mention the ghost of marionette lines I may be imagining. Anywho, it's better to be vigilant than late :D
Philosophy's Purify & Refresh Set which consisted of the Purity Made Simple Facial Cleansing Gel & Eye Makeup Remover 225ml and Take A Deep Breath Oil-Free Energizing Oxygen Gel Cream Moisturizer 60ml - $39.67. I was actually never a fan of Philosophy's Purity Made Simple cos I felt it didn't do anything but make me breakout when I first gave it a go back in 2010. I had gotten a bottle of it with my Clarisonic kit and had tried it for about a month but it just didn't suit my skin. I would only use it as a last resort when there were no other options. Fast forward to 2014 - that same bottle is now a staple. Okay, yes, it's more than 4 years old which likely isn't healthy but what can I say except it ages well....? It's still working, my skin seems to love it now. Right, looking at it in reverse, let's just say that my skin has matured enough for me to use it....? Whatever it is, I am close to finishing off the bottle and thought I'd get it replenished. I originally wanted the foaming wash but since it wasn't available, I decided to get the gel version that comes in the set instead. And the oxygen moisturizer doesn't hurt either - am hoping it'll brighten up my complexion with use.
Total spent came to roughly $202.07 after USD conversion which is a good deal overall. The conclusion to be gotten from this post is - I've started to feel the pinpricks of fear in regards to aging. Sue me, I'm vain, is it wrong that I want to remain as pretty as I am right now sans lines and drooping, lol?
Posted with Blogsy
