Shopping for cosmetics and beauty products in general can be rather disastrous for any wallets. I can’t recall how many times I overpaid for goodies that didn’t leave up to their claims, or bought cosmetics on impulse. One particular orange lipstick comes to mind on this one. Hahaha!

I received my July ShopSmart copy.  Between the “Swimsuits that slim REALLY!” and the Best Beauty Deals I didn’t know where to start! The tips on swimwear are really good by the way.

Shopsmart checked out across the country a myriad of top selling products online and in store to find out where the best could be found. With the help of beauty experts they sought out great websites with free samples and advices. SWEET.

For discovering new products and free samples

beautyhabit.com
bluemercury.com
beautysak.com
beautyofasite.com

Theses sites feature high end, trendy, hard to find brands of makeup, skincare and hair products. I especially dig beautyhabit.com with its many European brands. LOVE THIS SITE.
You can shop by brand, price, what’s new, award winner and staff picks. There’s an outlet sale section and free samples on every order.

For bargains on drugstore brands

http://harmondiscount.com/

Owned by Bed Bath & Beyond it’s the leader in low cost cosmetics.  Totally worth checking out for bargains on major drugstore brands! This site also has a baby & kids section as well as a household, travel and health.

The sites below are all about trends. And  great “Steal The Look” tabs where makeup artist reveal how to create your favorite celebrity look. Hair AND makeup. Love that!

For giant selection, freebies and other perks

Beauty.com
Ulta.com
Sephora.com

Huge selection of products and wide range of prices. Free samples with every order and reward programs. A great bonus, these sites offer returns on opened items.

Happy Monday lovelies!!!