bareMinerals Feel The Love TSV

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If you enjoy bareMinerals then I suggest tuning into QVC on Saturday (4/20) for their Feel The Love TSV which is priced at $69.96 (not including s/h). As of right now the advance orders also give the option of easy pay (3 payments of $23.32), however, I'm not sure how long this will be available.This can either be ordered as a one-time shipment or on auto-delivery which would give two other shipments in August and December.

The kit comes with:
*bareMinerals Ready Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 with shade selection of Fair, Golden Fair, Fairly Light, Medium Beige, Golden Medium, Medium Tan, Golden Tan, Tan, Golden Dark, or Golden Deep
*Broad Spectrum SPF 20 concealer chosen to match the foundation
*bareMinerals Ready Blush/Luminizer in The Love Letter and The Daydreamer
*Marvelous Moxie Lip Gloss in Starlet
*2in1 Cheek and Eye Brush
*Stroke of Light Eye Brightener
*2in1 Face and Concealer Brush

Photos courtesy of QVC.com

While I'm probably going to pass on this, I'm still interested in seeing what else will be available.

As stated online, bareMinerals will have shows at the following times:
*12a-2a
*3a-4a
*2p-4p
*6p-8p

If you're interested in checking this set out before it airs, you can find it here.

I'd also like to note that this will most likely be the last day Leslie Blodgett, creator, will be on QVC. She has recently posted on her facebook page that she's going to be taking a sabbatical from work. While I wish her the best, it's still sad that I won't be able to watch her anymore.


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Note: This is not a sponsored post. The opinions expressed in this post are those of my own. I have never accepted any kind of compensation in exchange for a review. For more information, please check out my Disclaimer.

Philosophy TSV on 4/6



Summer Grace
Photo Courtesy of QVC.com


Starting at midnight on Saturday April 6th, is the Scents of Summer Philosophy TSV on QVC.
I haven't exactly been pulled by the last two or three collections, however, I'm seriously considering ordering this one. It's reminiscent of the past December sets they bring out in the fact that it's focused on bath and body as well as fragrance, as opposed to skin care.

Included are:
*4oz spray fragrance
*5.8oz satin finish body oil mist
*7oz body polishing scrub
*16oz 3in1

Note: You have a choice between Summer Grace or Falling In Love Summer. There's also a single shipment or auto-delivery, which would offer a second shipment in about 90 days.

Falling In Love Summer
Photo Courtesy of QVC.com

Philosophy isn't the best when describing their scents but I'll try:
Summer Grace=reminds me of the beach with it's light coconut notes
Falling In Love Summer=a mix of Summer Grace with the sweetness of berries mixed in

While this is priced at $79.76 (not sure if easy pay will be available), it actually comes to $96.50 with the addition of tax, shipping, and handling. While I haven't done the math for each separate piece, it looks like a good value, especially considering the spray and 3in1 together would cost about $70-$80.

According to the email I received, the show times are scheduled for 12-2AM, 3-4AM, 2-4PM, 6-8PM, and 10-Midnight.

If you're interested, check out one of their shows throughout the day or click here for the one-time shipment or here for the auto-delivery.

Considering the fact that I missed out on Falling In Love Summer last year, I might have to hint around that this would make a great Mother's Day gift ;)

As always, I thank you for visiting my blog :)

Note: This is not a sponsored post. The opinions expressed in this post are those of my own. I have never accepted any kind of compensation in exchange for a review. For more information, please check out my Disclaimer.

Upcoming TSV: Nails Inc.



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This coming Thursday (3/28), QVC's TSV is going to be a 10 piece Nails Inc. set which includes:

*4 Mini Polishes
    ~Upper Brook Street (metallic navy)
    ~Westminster Abbey (metallic gold)
    ~Chelsea Square (glittery rose gold)
    ~Electric Lane (glittery silver)

*6 Full Sized Polishes
    ~The Thames (cool gray)
    ~Porchester Square (mushroom nude)
    ~Jermyn Street (taupe)
    ~Lower Regent Square (deep pink)
    ~Tate (red)
    ~Great Marlborough Street (deep plum)

The total cost is just under $40 once the s/h and additional taxes are added.

Personally, I really like the quality of Nails Inc. but am still on the fence about this. I'm at the point where I'm over anything dark or reminiscent of winter and am ready for brighter shades, which, unfortunately, isn't really offered here. Plus, I already have two of the polishes that are offered so if I do order, I'll probably give those away ("Oh mom....")

If you're interested, you can read more/order here.
You can also check out my review of the Must Haves 4-Piece set here.

As always, I thank you for stopping by :)

Note: This is not a sponsored post. The opinions expressed in this post are those of my own. I have never accepted any kind of compensation in exchange for a review. For more information, please check out my Disclaimer.

Return To Radiance Collection

Last year bareMinerals had the Return to Radiance collection on QVC as a TSV, which I had regretted not ordering ever since. While $85 is defiantly a lot to spend, this kit itself truly is a great value, especially considering it has almost a $150 value.

~The Breakdown~
*Prime Time Neutralizing Foundation Primer=$23
Unlike the original face primer, this one helps to reduces redness.

*Original SPF 15 Foundation (my shade is Golden Fair)=$27
The best foundation I have ever used and covers absolutely everything...not to mention has dramatically helped to improve my complexion.

*SPF 20 Concealer=$18
This gives the foundation an extra boost offering even more coverage.

*Prime Time Primer Shadow in Cameo Pink=$12
Eye shadow primer in a pinky coral shade...I have not tried this out just yet.

*Ready Blush in The French Kiss=$22
Another great blush from the brand in a watermelon-pink shade....warning to all the faired-skinned ones out there-use a light hand.

*Marvelous Moxie Gloss in Hot Shot=$18
This is a flamingo-pink shade...you can read more about my love for these glosses here.

*Full Coverage Kabuki Brush=$28
This is a full-tapered brush that I like to keep in my purse to use with my Ready Mineral Veil.

*Blush Brush=$15
This is a soft, round brush...since I prefer a retractable brush for on-the-go applications, this has not gotten much use.

Overall, this would make a great gift for someone who is looking into trying out bareMinerals, or even just makeup in general for that matter. The reason I ordered this was because it contains many of my H.G. items, which are now "waiting in the wings". Not only did it save me $60, but I was able to pay for it in monthly installments making my wallet sweat a little less :)

If you're interested, there are currently two different kits offered on QVC. The one that I have can be found here, and the original, which contains different shades for the blush, eyelid primer, and gloss (along with brushes) can be found here.

As always, I thank you for visiting my blog :)


Note: I purchased these products with my own money. The opinions expressed in this post are those of my own. I have never accepted any kind of compensation in exchange for a positive review. For more information, please check out my Disclaimer.

Treat Yourself To Gorgeous: A Review

Back in December, Tarte had a TSV which was truly a great value, the Treat Yourself to Gorgeous Collection. This company is known for their wonderful holiday palettes and this one certainly was no exception. In fact, it sold out before the night was over.

I meant to review this sooner but in a way I'm glad I waited. Initially I had planned on returning this  but having had more time has granted me the ability to give it more of a chance.

The set comes with:
-4 Maracuja Divine Shine Lip Glosses
-4 Cashmere Waterproof Eyeliners
-20 Amazonian Clay Eye Shadows

The nice part about this is that the glosses are in one gift box, eyeliners are packaged in another, and the shadows are in one large box that slides open. All three are magnetized which makes it easy to keep everything together or you can chose to separate them.

Maracuja Divine Shine Lip Gloss
*Darling (soft pink)
*Brazen (bright rose)
*Genuine (creamy pink)
*Giddy (coral pink)

photo courtesy of qvc.com

This was the only part of the set that I truly did not like. The glosses are packaged in a click-pen, which made it very difficult for application. There were times when I either could not get the product out or a ton came out of the tip all at once. I did try these on several occasions but they ended up either looking solely like a clear gloss or resulted in a gluey look. Eventually I just gave up.
I tried keeping everything together for this review but somewhere along the line I ended up losing these...

Cashmere Waterproof Eyeliner
*Black
*Black-Brown
*Bronze
*Black-Orchid

These are automatic pencils, meaning, they do not need to be sharpened. I quickly learned to be very careful when twisting the top to bring up the pencil because you can't bring it back down...I actually almost lost one of them that way even before trying them out. The pencils themselves are really great quality with wonderful pigmentation and staying power. If I had to rate these on a scale of one to five, I'd give them a four (I took one off due to the packaging). Out of all the brands I've been playing around with, I think these might be one of my favorites.

Amazonian Clay Eyeshadow

This is more of a neutral palette that ranges from a light buttercream to a deep charcoal. Of course, there are also some gorgeous purples thrown in as well. Basically, this set gives you enough options to go from the most neutral to a great smokey eye. The shadows are nicely pigmented and feel amazing. They're so soft and silky, not to mention apply quite easily.

Overall, I really like this kit...it's great to give as a gift for others or even just for yourself. Aside from the glosses, I feel like Tarte certainly did not disappoint.

For more information and/or to place an order, you can find the Treat Yourself to Gorgeous Collection here.

Thank you for taking the time to visit this blog :)

Note: I purchased these products with my own money. The opinions expressed in this post are those of my own. I have never accepted any kind of compensation in exchange for a positive review. For more information, please check out my Disclaimer.

Lovin the Lamo

In the days that I was home from work due to Sandy, I realized that QVC+Easy Pay=DANGEROUS!!!!!
The best example of this I can come up with are my new Lamo boots, which were a recent TSV.

From what I've seen in past presentations Lamo is a brand that's reminiscent of Uggs...but much cheaper.

These were ordered on a Monday and delivered to my door that following Wednesday, which was
perfect timing considering we were due for a snowstorm.

I have been wearing these boots basically everyday and am absolutely obsessed with them, in fact, I'm actually debating on ordering a second pair to keep at work.

They're so warm and cozy, not to mention incredibly comfortable. I even had my mom talking about how she might want to get a pair for herself.

My only complaint is that I ordered them thinking they could be used as snow boots, however, after hearing a lot of mixed information in regards to what kind of conditions these can handle, I've decided not to take them out in anything worse than a light rain.

For two payments of $20, I think this was a good purchase.

If you're interested, you can learn more about this brand and order HERE.

Philosophy TSV for 12/1

Hello all!!!!

I just wanted to remind all the PFF's out there that Philosophy is having a TSV tomorrow, December 1st on QVC.

Each year they offer these great sets, which I look forward to. Unfortunately, I think I'm going to pass this time around....
Instead of the usual bath and body set, this looks like a mix of all their most popular products.

Included is:
*8oz Purity Made Simple Cleanser
*8oz MicroDelivery Facial Cleanser
*2oz Hope In A Jar
*4oz Hands of Hope
*16oz Candy Cane 3 in 1
*Candy Cane Lip Shine
*05oz Amazing Grace EDT
*8oz Amazing Grace Whipped Body Cream

Total Retail Value: $173
TSV Price: $87.52

I believe the three hosts will be Dara Lynn, Heidi Guest, and Mari Lyn but that has not been confirmed so please don't quote me.

Here are the following show times
*12am-2am
*3am-4am
*2pm-4pm
*5pm-6pm
Please note: The show times might be different than what's listed so please check your local listings.

Already having decided that I really don't need this, I'm quite interested to see if I break and order anyway ;)

I hope all of you have a great weekend and Happy{early} December!!!!!!!!!

Treat Yourself To Gorgeous

photo courtesy of QVC

I'm certainly not the first person to report this but today Tarte is having a TSV on QVC...I ordered mine, have you?

It's such an amazing value!

For 49.98 (on easy pay!) you get four maracuja divine shine lip glosses, four cashmere waterproof eyeliners, and 20 amazonian clay eye shadows. Did I mention everything is full sized?

photo courtesy of QVC

The products are separated into three different boxes so they can be broken down as different gifts or can be one giant present because each package is magnetized.

Initially I wasn't going to order because the shadow quality wasn't exactly up to par, however, I'm interested to try the "newer" formulation (I've had a set in the past but don't remember it being made with Amazonian clay).

Can't wait to play around with this set!!!!

If you're interested, you can find more on this set HERE or feel free to check out the presentations on QVC throughout the day.

Maureen Kelly will be presenting throughout the day but will have hour long Tarte shows from 10-11am and 8 to 9pm.

 

Have a great Wednesday everyone and if you like this set I suggest you make a move on it quick because I just heard there have already been over 28,000 ordered!!!  :)