Giveaway: $25 Sephora Gift Card

Sephora is the go-to destination for anything beauty related. From perfume to makeup to haircare and skincare, they have it all. Like I’ve mentioned before, their delivery is super fast and being a Beauty Insider member offers discounts and deluxe samples.

In celebration of the one year anniversary of Living Fly on a Dime, I’m offering one lucky reader a $25 gift card from Sephora.

Details: Giveaway is open to all United States residents. Entries must be received by Thursday, September 9.

How to enter: You can choose one or all of the options below for a chance to win. Each option counts as a separate entry.

• Follow Living Fly on a Dime {@FlyonaDime} on Twitter. Comment below with your Twitter name letting me know you’re following @FlyonaDime.
• Like Living Fly on a Dime on Facebook. Comment below letting me know you “liked” the Facebook fan page.
• Tweet the contest: Enter to win a $25 Sephora gift card from Living Fly on a Dime (@FlyonaDime): http://ow.ly/2wqSS. Comment below with a link to your tweet. You can tweet this contest once a day.

*every entry should be a separate comment. For example, if you follow me on Twitter, that’s one comment. And if you like LFD on Facebook, that’s a separate comment.

Did you enter yesterday’s giveaway for a $50 gift card to DSW?

Tags: beauty, giveaway, Sephora

Beauty on a Dime – Kiss New York

I’m not a huge fan of makeup, especially during the summer months, but if there’s one thing I must have, it’s mascara. A few swipes of mascara and a little lip gloss is all I need to feel done up.

I’ve tried tons of mascara, including the best selling $24 DiorShow, but the one product I swear by is Kiss New York’s Protein Lash Treatment Curler.

I can’t tell you how much I love this stuff. I discovered Kiss New York about a year ago at a beauty event and I’ve been hooked on this mascara ever since.

The curved brush is great at coating every single one of my lashes. And according to the package, it gives “healthier, longer stronger lashes.” I can’t vouch for that statement, but I do love the look it gives me.

Of course the price tag is appealing (it’s only $3-$4, depending on where you purchase it), but the results are even better. I have severely anorexic lashes and the Protein Lash Treatment Curler gives me full, fluttery lashes without that scary spider look.

{sorry for the creepy close up photos, but I wanted to give you a good look}

Have you ever tried Kiss New York products? What’s your favorite cheapie makeup item?

The Black Weblog Awards are currently accepting nominations until July 25, and if you feel so inclined to suggest Living Fly on a Dime for Best New Blog and/or Blog to Watch, that would be great. Please and thanks

Tags: beauty, beauty review, Kiss New York, mascara

Beauty on a Dime – Sephora’s Chic Prints

Last week I received something pretty awesome in the mail: Sephora Chic Prints for Nails. I ordered them on Tuesday and by Thursday they were in my hands.

If you’re not familiar with Chic Prints, they’re Sephora’s new nail decals that come in funky prints and patterns. You simply peel them off and apply over your nails. They’re the frugal gal’s version of Minx. And Minx actually has a hand in creating Chic Prints.

At $15 per pack, you get 16 press-ons of varying sizes. And they come in eight different patterns (checkers, tiger, skulls, etc), so it was a no brainer for me to try them.

Though I loved the initial outcome, I had one major gripe…

Click more to see the pros and cons of Chic Prints.

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Tags: beauty, Product Review

Beauty on a Dime – Coconut Oil

You already know I love a great, cheap beauty find (like a clay mask or bright polish), so I’m always on the look for a new find that won’t break the bank.

I’ve been using coconut oil for a while now, so I was super excited when I received a jar of Tropical Traditions 100% unrefined coconut oil. Yes, they sent me a free jar but I was under no obligation to write a review…just had to put that out there.

Coconut oil has tons of benefits, from hair and skin care to culinary uses.

I primarily use it as a part of my hair regime by either massaging a dime size amount into my scalp or as a weekly deep condition (simply heat some coconut oil for a few seconds in the microwave and mix with Suave or Garnier conditioner). It leaves my hair soft and moisturized without being oily or weighed down.

Recently I’ve started using a bit of the oil on my skin. One of the great things about Tropical Traditions is that the scent isn’t overpowering so I can use it without smelling fruity.

I was a little leery of the $27.50 price tag for the 32 ounce jar but after trying the product for a few weeks, I can definitely say it’s worth it as a little goes a long way. I’ve been using it everyday and the jar still looks full.

What are some of your favorite affordable beauty finds?

Tags: beauty, beauty review, coconut oil

Beauty Review – Sinful Colors Nail Polish

I love a bright nail polish and I recently tried Sinful Colors. I picked up a few bottles while at Duane Reade and now I’m officially hooked.

At only $1.99 per bottle, you can buy a handful for less than $10. And they come in a slew of bright colors with cute names like Boom Boom and Dream On.

And the quality is pretty good. It’s not watery like some cheap lines and when applied properly (base coat, two shades of polish and a top coat), it lasts just as a long as any other brand. The polish also has a natural high shine to them, even before a top coat is applied.
I love a great drug store beauty find!

Tags: beauty, nail polish