A lot of us waited all of November for mega redemption day at Shoppers Drug Mart on December 1st and 2nd and I even made a girls day out of it because a friend and I both had very specific things to get on our wish lists! I’ve really enjoyed reading what some of your girls ended up getting so I hope you enjoy my redemption post as much I have enjoyed all of yours!
Origins Gloomaway Grapefruit Body Buffing Cleanser
As much bath stuff as I have, I had to get this because it smells wonderful and the granules felt so nice on my hand that I was sold. At the rate I go through scrubs, this will take about a month to use up so I will enjoy every moment!
Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask
This product sounded intriguing because it is supposed to “pull out all the crap stuck in your skin”. I cannot wait to use it and hopefully see some results! I also like getting masks that scare my fiancé ;-)
DKNY Mini Fragrance Trio
I have my girl Tina at the Beauty Boutique to thank for this one who was just throwing product into our baskets as we shopped! These are 7mL bottles of vanilla, verbena and rose and can be worn alone or layered. I thought the bottles were delightful and the scents very wearable.
Essie Nail Lacquer Duo in Merino Cool and Pure Pearlfection
There three other box sets which I did pick up for Christmas gifts, but this was the only set with colours I didn’t already have! This gift set includes two FULL SIZE polishes and a glass nail file and was on sale for $14.99. A single Essie polish is usually around $10, so I thought this was a great deal!
Limited Edition Maybelline Color Show Sequins in Cocktail Dress
This polish looked so cool in the bottle that I had to have it! From swatches it looks pretty gritty, but oh so sexy with glitter!
Smashbox Blush Rush in Flush
I had this blush used on me during a Smashbox makeover event and I really loved the light shimmer and natural flush it gave me. My co-workers even commented and asked me what blush I was wearing. I think this is a beautiful everyday shade and I am already getting quite a bit of wear out of it.
Soap & Glory Small Wonders Gift Set
My friend and I have been dying to try Soap & Glory products and couldn’t decide what to try first when we saw two of these box sets sitting high atop a shelf for only $20! We knew they had to be ours as they were the perfect opportunity to try the best of the Soap & Glory line at a great price!
Shiseido Facial Cotton
I had to get these because I needed another $5 to hit my redemption limit and I have heard way too many good things about these magical facial cottons. I’ve seen Michelle Phan make homemade sheet masks out of these because you can separate each cotton into layers. I don’t think I’d buy these all the time, but redemption time is about spoiling yourself right?
And of course, no one leaves Shoppers Redemption Day without samples! So…who’s up for 20x the points next week ;-) It just never ends. I’m so glad that I have all of you to understand my sickness!
Shoppers is one of my favourite stores; my bf ALWAYS makes fun of me for that because I suppose it seems a little weird to love a "drugstore" so much. But seriously, their Beauty Boutique is SO GOOD. And the points!! How I adore Shoppers Optimum Points! Great haul, Jayne.
ReplyDeletexo, alison*elle
If it weren't for their Beauty Boutique, I would never go to Shoppers because I don't find them all that cheap when compared to say LD.
Deletewe have similar tastes in nail polish because that Maybelline Sequins one was the exact one that caught my eye! the other ones are also quite pretty but i was hoping to pick them up when they are on sale :)
ReplyDeleteI picked it up because it was the last one and I had a coupon for $1 off! Score!
DeleteIt would be SO dangerous if my Shopper's carried big brands like Origins and Smashbox! I must get that S&G set though, it looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteMy Shoppers just acquired Origins and I already know I will be spending lots of money at that display...
DeleteThis was my first time partaking in a redemption so I got some Christmas gifts for family. I got the Soap & Glory hand soap and cream duo for my brother's girlfriend, though I want to keep it myself!
ReplyDeleteOh really?! It must have been fun for you to "join us" then! LOL. You should spoil yourself with the next event and get yourself that S&G duo!
DeleteI LOVE Shopper's! I was just under the points amount for this event, but I'll definitely be spoiling myself next time!
ReplyDeleteThe Smashbox blush looks lovely :)
I think the next big redemption is in the summer so you should definitely have the points by then!
DeleteI really want to try the hand food cream, that and their lip balms (that I having seen at Shoppers)..love the packaging to!
ReplyDeleteHehe, it was too cute to resist!
DeleteGreat products! I have been planning my redemption since Monday when I caught a sneak peak of the flyer!
ReplyDeleteDamn SDM, they always know how to lure me in!
Make sure you post about that mask!! My hubs hates when I wear masks lol, he is so repulsed by it
LOL, my fiance always gets scared when I get new masks ;-)
DeleteI have been planning my redemption since the beginning of November and I think I might go to Murale like you did next time!
Murale is awesome!
DeleteI am going to save up for at least 2-3 top level redemptions and then I am going back, that should probably take me up until March/April I hope with my point skills ;) and then it's hello chanel and l'occitane lol
ooooo, Shoppers carries Origins now? I have always wanted to give them a try. Looks like you made out like a bandit! :)
ReplyDeleteYup! Mine just started carrying it and I was so happy!!!
DeleteOkay your Shoppers carries Origins AND Urban Decay? I am so jelly!!! I need to go harass my BB girls LOL!When I told them that other Shoppers carry UD, they were going to suggest it to their store owner. Fantastic haul! Free stuff is always amazing!
ReplyDeleteI know!! I was so amazed when they started carrying it! It replaced Pur Minerals and is so much more awesome!
Deletelol I love scaring my boyfriend with masks too. I had a black one from true blue i had put on and just casually walked into the room without saying a word and his face was priceless when he looked up. The charcoal one looks really great though, i hope it works.
ReplyDeleteHahaha! Ah, the small pleasures in life from scaring the boys! Sometimes I make him wear the masks with me, but I think he secretly enjoys them ;-)
DeleteGreat items!! omg the Essie set! I picked up one for a xmas gift, but it was a mini version lol
ReplyDeleteThese mini sets are so cute! They are almost irresistable!
DeleteGreat haul! :)
ReplyDeleteI would really like to try that Origins Charcole Mask, and that Maybelline polish is lovely.
Elle xx
http://elleharper.blogspot.co.uk/
The charcoal mask is what I'm most looking forward to!
DeleteShoppers sinnage is always the best sinnage! haha
ReplyDeleteI REALLY want to find the Soap and Glory set.. I don't know if my shoppers has that yet! I didn't see it!
I have a couple of the Shiseido facial cotton.. but I don't know how to use them!
www.blondeebrittany.blogspot.ca
The S&G set was high on the shelf where we could have missed it so you might have to look hard!
DeleteYoutube the face mask videos with Michelle Phan!
i've always wanted to try the soap & glory products... excited for your review! i must look up michelle phan's sheet mask tutorial with the facial cotton... that would be neat!
ReplyDeleteIt's a fun tutorial. I think she does it with toner for a super hydrating mask.
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