Happy Friday, everyone! I hope you all had a fun and safe 4th of July celebration. We kicked the day off with a birthday lunch for Paul’s grandmother. She turned 91 yesterday and enjoyed a delicious lunch and some time on the golf course with her boys. Then I went with some of the girls to see Aladdin, and it was great! Will Smith was a pretty fantastic Genie. Funny that most people spent their holiday out on the water or at the beach, and I spent mine in a dark theater. Ha! At least I didn’t get a sun burn.
If I had been out in the sun, I’d have totally needed my Countersun sunscreen from Beautycounter. And that’s why I wanted to put this post together. Today is the last day of the Flex Your Freedom sale where you get a free skin-care set if you spend $175 or more. I wanted to make it easy for you to get to the $175 mark, so I’ve put together several ideas that will help you to add some #betterbeauty into your routine.
Start with the Lips
Beautycounter offers an amazing array of lip products and shades. The quality is unbeatable. Lip products are an excellent start when adding safer beauty into your daily routine. We ingest everything that we put on our lips. Don’t you want that to be something that’s safe? Most of the mainstream lip products on the market contain lead. That’s not something we need to be putting into our bodies or the bodies of our loved ones. Yep, every time you smooch your significant other or kiss your kiddos, that product transfers to their lips and into their system. I’m telling you, start here.
The Lip Sheers are smooth, creamy, ultra-hydrating, and add the perfect amount of subtle color. Lip Sheers aren’t heavily pigmented because they’re meant to be, well, sheer. The top color is Pearl which is clear with a hint of shimmer and is new this spring. The bottom is one of our more popular shades called Twig.
The Color Intense Lipsticks on the other hand are very pigmented. They are creamy, have a hint of peppermint, and have incredible staying power. And their packaging is my favorite. I love the mix of shiny and matte navy blue on the tubes. The top color is a classic read called Girls’ Night. This is the red lip I’m always wearing. But sometimes I blot Girls’ Night real good and top it with the bottom rosy pink shade called First Date. It’s a bold lip that is perfect for summer.
The Lip Glosses are the best on the market. I wish I had a dollar for every time I’ve told someone that. I’m not lying. I’ve been honest about other Beautycounter products that didn’t quite do it for me, but these lip glosses are the real deal, y’all. I wouldn’t lead you astray. The top color is called Dahlia. It’s a cool pink that I wear alone all the time. The bottom is called Fig, and I used to own this one until my mom fell in love with it. Now it’s hers. 🙂 It’s a sheer plum and is perfect for fall.
So, let’s say you decided you want to overhaul your lip product game and get yourself set up with all of these products. Here’s the math:
2 lip sheers at $32 each- $64
2 lipsticks at $34 each- $68
2 lip glosses at $29 each- $58
Total cost- $190
Don’t forget, not only will you be getting six fantastic and safer lip products, you’ll get to choose that free skin-care gift set.
Make Up
The best way for you to try our makeup products is to purchase a Flawless in Five set. This set is six full size products that will complete an entire face of makeup in just five minutes. I’ve timed it, and yes it works. Now this set is a heck of deal at $150, but that doesn’t get you to the $175 mark. Because the only thing you’re really lacking in the Flawless in Five set is eye makeup, I’ve included one of our stellar eyeshadow palettes to make up the difference. The formulation for the eyeshadows is beyond comprehension. They are buttery soft and smooth but durable. They are so well pigmented, so they’ll last a long time. And you can create countless looks with just one palette.
For this purchase you will spend:
Flawless in Five Set- $150
Eyeshadow Palette- $50
Total of $200
If you’re looking to overhaul your makeup drawer to safer products, this is the way to go. Beautycounter offers many more makeup products such as bronzer, highlighter, liquid eyeliner, pencil eyeliner, and setting powder, but this purchase will get you started perfectly. AND you’ll get to choose the free skin-care set as a gift for purchasing.
Skin-Care
Want to transform your skin? I’ve rounded up some pretty great products that have amazing reviews and have been called “magic in a bottle”, one was a beauty award winner, one is my personal favorite cleanser, and one is an eye cream for even the most tired of the mamas.
This right here is a pretty good lineup and a pretty good nighttime routine if you aren’t into the whole regimen thing. The peel is the magic in a bottle. The oil is the award winner. The clear pore cleanser has changed my skin- blackheads be gone! The eye cream isn’t called a rescue cream for nothing. So let’s see how we did on getting to $175 for our free gift.
Overnight Resurfacing Peel- $63
No. 1 Brightening Facial Oil- $69
Countercontrol Clear Pore Cleanser- $26
Countermatch Eye Rescue Cream- $39
Total- $197
Sure, it’s over $175, but I’m telling you that you won’t be sorry. And you get to add an actual skin-care set along with all these products. Yes please!
Sun Protection
Okay, I’m going to warn you now that this one is going to be over $175 and will be the most expensive, but it’s one of the more important sets to consider because it’s sun protection. And it could not only be for you but for your family, so you’re taking care of a lot of people with this one.
Let’s just start by saying that if you aren’t using sunscreen and attempting to prevent sun damage then you are spinning the proverbial wheel. It will be so much harder to undo that damage later on with creams and treatments, so why don’t you just go ahead and jump on the sunscreen bandwagon and protect yourself now?
Beautycounter recently came out with a Tinted Sunscreen, and it is every girl’s dream. I mean from the palest to the darkest. Pale girls can blind people with their paleness when the sun hits them just right. It’s straight Edward Cullen. Trust me. I am that girl. And on the other side of the token, the dark complected ladies do not like to have that white cast that sunscreen so often leaves behind. It’s a sunscreen game changer.
But let’s just say you maybe got a little sun and you need to soothe your skin. The After Sun Cooling Gel (yes, I know it says Get in the graphic…nobody’s perfect) is just what you need. It’s made with California poppy extract and aloe, so it’s cooling, soothing, and hydrating.
The Mineral Sunscreen Stick is perfect for faces! It’s small enough to fit in your pocket or purse for on the go reapplying. It isn’t too greasy, and my makeup sits well on top of it.
Speaking of makeup, the Dew Skin Foundation (Dang, that one’s misspelled, too. I should have proofread that graphic. Sorry guys.) which has SPF 20 is an excellent way to ensure that you’re applying sunscreen to your face every day. It’s like a tinted moisturizer instead of a full on foundation, but the coverage is amazing. It will fool anyone into thinking you’re really wearing makeup!
Last in this set is the Cleansing Balm. On long days at the beach or just outside, you need a great way to keep your skin hydrated. Remember we’re thinking prevention here. The Cleansing Balm is sort of a jack-of-all-trades in that it has many purposes. One of them is a makeup remover, one of them is a cleanser, and one of them is an overnight mask. It’s super hydrating, which skin that’s been outdoors really needs, and it will leave your skin feeling unbelievable in the morning. Trust me. Also, don’t you know how wonderful it feels to wash your face with that at night after having been in the sun all day with sunscreen all over? It will really give you a clean feeling and your skin will love this.
Tinted Sunscreen- $39
Cooling Gel- $32
Sunscreen Stick- $21
Dew Skin Foundation- $45
Cleansing Balm- $69
Total- $206
So you’re getting five wonderful products plus a free skin-care set. The Cleansing Balm will last you SO LONG! A little goes a long way. Same for the Dew Skin. All of them will last a while. You will probably go through the tinted sunscreen fastest because you’ll be glowing laying by the pool and everyone will want to know your secret. 🙂
For the Body
Maybe you’re looking to clean up your shower routine. You’re tired of the same old Bath and Body Works shower gels, and you’ve heard the rumors that all those fragrances really aren’t that good for you. The body wash at Beautycounter is so fabulous, and when I tell you that you only need a dime size amount on your loofa sponge, that’s exactly what I mean. Don’t you waste any more than that at a time. That’s literally all you need!
The Body Collection will give you an alternative for shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and a body lotion to finish it off. The lotion is very hydrating and smells wonderful.
The Body Scrub is completely decadent. You know that you need to slough away that dead skin every once in a while, and this stuff is good. I’m tell you, you’ll love it.
Don’t forget about the kiddos. They need safer products, too. (I have a set if you’re local and want to try it. With no kids to bathe, it’s kind of just hanging out over here. Let me know if you want to try it!) It comes with a body wash, shampoo, and conditioner, and the packaging is just so cute.
Body Collection- $96
Kids Bath Set- $45
Body Scrub- $40
Total- $181
You’ll be getting a family friendly set and a free gift for yourself when you choose your skin-care set. Everyone will thank you!
For the Man
If you’re a man reading this or a woman with a man in her life that needs some serious help in the self care department, Beautycounter has literally given you a one stop shop for this. The Counterman Collection is a set just for men that has every product you could want.
You’ll get a Daily Exfoliating Cleanser which will clear pores and get rid of dead skin.
Clarifying Toner Pads will get rid of excess dirt and oil and will minimize pores.
Oil-free Face Lotion for daily use because even men need to moisturize.
You’ll also get Smoothing Shave Cream, Cooling Aftershave Tonic (doesn’t that sound nice), Conditioning Beard Oil, Energizing Charcoal Body Wash, and a Charcoal Body Bar.
Guys, this is a fantastic set. If you’re single and have this on your bathroom counter (your clean bathroom counter), any girl will be impressed because you’ll look like you’ve got it so together that you’ve got an entire skincare routine. You’re welcome.
This set is $188 and would also get you that free skin-care set because the men can use those, too.
The Free Skin-Care Sets
Countercontrol Set Includes:
Clear Pore Cleanser– My favorite cleanser that cleans out your pores.
All Over Acne Treatment– Perfect for those of us with acne.
SOS Acne Spot Treatment– Amazing when applied to a blemish twice a day for two days. The blemish will nearly be gone!
Matte Effect Gel Cream– The perfect moisturizer for those of you with oily skin.
Countermatch Set Includes:
Pure Calm Cleansing Milk– A unique way to clean your skin. Very hydrating.
Adaptive Moisture Lotion– Like a mood ring for your skin. Adapts to what your skin needs due to biomimic technology.
Recovery Sleeping Cream– I’ve used this for a while and love it. Very hydrating but not too heavy.
Intense Moisture Serum– All the hydration!
One Last Thing
If you’re considering making a purchase for this kind of deal, might I suggest you consider becoming a Band of Beauty member. Hear me out. You’ll spend an extra $29 on your membership and receive ANOTHER FREE GIFT! This free gift is a charcoal bar. I’ve been using this for two and a half years every single day. I love how it removes toxins from my skin at the end of every day.
In addition to getting a free charcoal bar, as a Band of Beauty member you’ll get free shipping on orders of $100 or more, members-only special offers, and 10% product credit on every purchase. That product credit goes into your Beautycounter “bank” and you can use that credit to go toward future purchases. It’s incredible. That’s how I started in Beautycounter, and then I loved it so much I decided to become a consultant. If you want to talk about that, I can do that in detail over lunch or coffee sometime.
I just wanted to share this with you in case you were seriously trying to make a switch and knew you would be repurchasing in the future. It is really worth the $29 extra bucks.
Sale Ends Today!!
Hurry and get those orders in soon. You don’t want to miss out on this great sale!
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