Cyber Monday: Online Shopping & Subscription Box Deal

Here is a list of online shopping and subscription box deals for Black Friday/Cyber Monday. If you have any promo codes to share, or if any of the listed codes have expired, please let me know and I'll update the post.


Don't forget to use ebates and/or fatwallet to get cash back!

Black Friday & Cyber Monday: Online Shopping & Subscription Box Deals

Here is a list of online shopping and subscription box deals for Black Friday/Cyber Monday. If you have any promo codes to share, or if any of the listed codes have expired, please let me know and I'll update the post.


Don't forget to use ebates and/or fatwallet to get cash back!

Birthday Freebies Haul (a.k.a. how to get *free* beauty products, food and clothes during your birthday month)

October is my birthday month and I turned 30 this year! I spent the last few years in graduate school, so, I appreciate a good freebie (follow me on twitter @CautiouslyOpRev if you like giveaways). Beauty, food and lifestyle products are my favorite types of freebies. Luckily, several brands give out birthday freebies. Please note that some of these birthday freebies are only available at retail stores and/or require a purchase.

This entire birthday haul only cost $8 ($6 for the two Joie knit camisoles & $2 for the Godiva pumpkin spice pecan bark)!

Birthday haul

Skincare Stash: Moisturizers with SPF Inventory

This post is solely on my stash of moisturizers that contain SPF. I'll write separate posts for exfoliators, masks, non-SPF containing moisturizers and other skincare products. For reference, I have acne-prone, combination-oily skin. 

I would like to age gracefully, so moisturizers that contain broad-spectrum SPF have become a regular part of my morning skincare routine. I like to use moisturizers that contain SPF because that eliminates a step in my morning routine. On a side note, I am relieved to see that I am not hoarding products in this particular skincare category (unlike my ridiculous stash of cleansers, serums and eye creams).

My morning skincare step-wise routine:
1. Cleanser
2. Toner
3. Serum
4. Eye cream
5. Moisturizer with SPF

Skincare Stash: Eye Cream

This post is solely on my stash of eye creams. I'll write separate posts for exfoliators, masks, moisturizers and other skincare products. For reference, I have acne-prone combination-oily skin. 

I would like to age gracefully, so eye creams are a regular part of my skincare routine. Eye creams can address specific skin concerns in the delicate eye area such as puffiness, dark circles, fine lines, wrinkles, dehydration and lack of firmness. I favor eye creams that address puffiness and dark circles.

My morning and evening skincare step-wise routine:
1. Cleanser
2. Toner
3. Serum
4. Eye cream

Travel Essentials!

We are currently on vacation in San Francisco. San Francisco is one of my favorite US destinations because it has terrific food, culture and people. I brought the following items in my travel bag for the week-long trip. 

Birchbox June 2013 Spoilers!

(image from Birchbox)

Birchbox has started shipping the June boxes! There are 40 box variations this month. I listed these Birchbox contents to the best of my ability, so please let me know if you notice any mistakes. Also, keep in mind that box contents may change. 

*Spoiler alert*

Sephora Promo Codes: Updated May 3, 2013

Sephora is one of my favorite beauty and skincare stores. I prefer to order online to take advantage of the enticing promo codes, 3 free samples and 4-8% cashback from ebates or fatwallet. Like many savvy Sephora shoppers, I search for the best promo codes before I make an online purchase; however, this process can take a significant amount of time. So, to save you that time, I compiled all the working Sephora promo codes in this post! 

I listed these promo codes to the best of my ability, so please let me know if you notice any mistakes. Also, although I personally checked all of these codes at checkout, I can not guarantee that they will be in stock when you make your next purchase. If you have any promo codes to share, or if any of the listed codes have expired, please let me know and I'll update the post.

Check out my latest Sephora haul. Enjoy your next Sephora haul! 

Sephora Promo Codes: Updated April 26, 2013

Sephora is one of my favorite beauty and skincare stores. I prefer to order online to take advantage of the enticing promo codes, 3 free samples and 4-8% cashback from ebates or fatwallet. Like many savvy Sephora shoppers, I search for the best promo codes before I make an online purchase; however, this process can take a significant amount of time. So, to save you that time, I compiled all the working Sephora promo codes in this post! 

I listed these promo codes to the best of my ability, so please let me know if you notice any mistakes. Also, although I personally checked all of these codes at checkout, I can not guarantee that they will be in stock when you make your next purchase. If you have any promo codes to share, or if any of the listed codes have expired, please let me know and I'll update the post.

Check out my latest Sephora haul. Enjoy your next Sephora haul! 

Sephora Chic Week April 2013 Haul!

Sephora Chic Week is here!

• All BIs and VIBs can use the code 'CHIC' to get 15% off their Sephora purchases. This code can be used multiple times throughout Chic Week.
• For Beauty Insiders (BIs), Sephora Chic Week will be April 12 through April 21.
• For Very Important Beauty Insiders (VIBs), Sephora Chic Week will be April 11 through April 22. In addition, with an in-store purchase on April 11, VIBs will receive a tote bag filled with samples!