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Free It's a 10 Miracle Leave-In Conditioner at GBS Beauty on Saturday


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This freebie is a perfect 10 -- again!

Get a free bottle of It's a 10 Miracle Leave-In Conditioner valued at $10 at South Florida GBS The Beauty stores on Saturday. If you missed the free giveaway on Friday, you get a second chance! There is no purchase necessary.

Visit a store from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and flash your GBS Customer Benefit card to get the goods. If you don't have one, it's free to sign up for the card in the stores in Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Aventura, Coral Gables and Pinecrest.

Deerfield Beach-based It's a 10 Hair Care is giving away 10,000 bottles of this multi-tasking miracleworker as a thank to to South Florida customers who helped make it an international super seller.

Miracle Leave-In Conditioner does 10 hair chores with a few sprays: Repairs dry, damaged hair; adds shine; smooths and controls frizz; seals and protects hair color; detangles; prevents split ends; stops hair breakage; creates silkiness; enhances natural body and gives flat iron thermal protection.

Also, GBS is running a special now: Purchase It's a 10 Miracle Shampoo With Keratin and Miracle Conditioner With Keratin and get a free $24.95 bottle of Miracle Oil With Keratin.

Click here for the deal. Limit one bottle per customer, while supplies last.

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Last day to enter to win one of eight Sue Devitt Eye Defining Pencils valued at $20


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Enter for a chance to win one of eight Sue Devitt Eye Defining Pencils valued at $20 each in our Sentinel Deals Beauty Bonanza.

Like our Sentinel Deals fan page on Facebook and click the "Free Sue Devitt Eyeliner" tab. Then, enter your name and e-mail address so we'll know where to send this amazing eye pencil in Hvita, a dazzling silver shade.

Congratulations to Andrea Morganstein of Fort Lauderdale. She won the the Michelle Phan Lancôme Glamour Eyes Kit valued at $59.50.

Celebrity makeup artist Sue Devitt's new Defining Eyeliner comes in silver, black and brown and glides on like a dream, letting you create a precise line. Sun Sentinel Pretty Good Ideas beauty testers said it had real staying power and was ultra waterproof. Plus, both liked its twist-up design. No fumbling with sharpeners.

Devitt is an Australian-born makeup artist who regularly scours the planet searching for exotic ingredients like marine and flower extracts, minerals, vitamins and nutrients to add to her skin-care and cosmetics lines. Devitt shares eye-care tips to help take years off your look.

Sue Devitt Beauty is available at Bloomingdale's in Boca Raton, Impulse Beauty at Macy's and online at SueDevittBeauty.com.

CLICK HERE to enter to win a Sue Devitt Beauty Defining Eyeliner. Entry deadline is midnight, Friday, Jan. 27.

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Celebrity makeup artist Sue Devitt shares eye-care tips


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I spy with my little eye...bags, dark circles and wrinkles.
Get rid of 'em and take years off your look in a wink with expert tips from celebrity makeup artist Sue Devitt.

The same techniques and tricks she uses to get A-list clients like Eva Longoria and Sandra Bullock red-carpet ready will have you looking like a star, too.

Sue Devitt's Microquatic Luxury Skin Care and makeup collection contains powerful antioxidants to keep you looking your best.

The Australian native regularly scours the planet, searching for exotic ingredients like marine and flower extracts, minerals, vitamins and nutrients to add to her skin-care and cosmetics lines. Sue Devitt Beauty is available at Bloomingdale's in Boca Raton, Impulse Beauty at Macy's and online at SueDevittBeauty.com.

If your eyes need some TLC, Devitt offers these tips:

Cleanse and prepare
"First, start with an anti-aging cleanser to hydrate and purify." Devitt says to look for an oil-free product that contains ceramides and hyaluronic acid, which hydrates. Also look for soothing ingredients, such as aloe, sea heather, marine collagen and camomile extract. "Cleansing removes impurities, dirt and oil, and prepares the skin to accept an eye cream or whatever preparation you will be using."

Nourish and protect
"You really need to begin taking care of your eyes in your 20s. Prevention is the cure," Devitt says. If you've got lines and puffiness, you can use her latest product, the Microquatic Marine Crystal Collagen Eye Masque ($60). Apply these jellies under each eye for 10 to 20 minutes. "They increase the hydration level around the delicate eye area by 67 percent in 20 minutes. Wrinkles appear mainly because the skin is dehydrated. The swirls fight puffiness because of their cooling nature and algae extract." Testers were amazed how the swirls cooled and plumped up lines. "They decrease skin temperature by 10 percent in one minute." Next, use good eye cream every night before you go to bed. "I actually use my eye cream around my mouth and on my forehead, too. An eye cream is very powerful and concentrated, so you get the most active ingredients to the areas that need it most and show the signs of aging first." Her go-to product: Microquatic Marine Crystal Collagen Eye Concentrate ($110). It contains marine collagen, ceramides and hyaluronic acid, vitamin B3 and licorice root extract to fight redness.

Cover it up
Conceal dark circles by using a peach-toned under-eye concealer to counteract the blue and green in dark circles, such as the Bermuda Triangle Undereye Corrector ($22). "Apply over foundation and powder and blend with your fingertips. My celebrity clients call it the Magic Wand because it makes dark circles magically disappear." In the long term, Devitt suggests limiting caffeine, soda and cigarettes. "Those cause dark circles, along with lack of sleep."

Top it off
Finish the look by keeping eye makeup light. "Use an eye-defining pencil around the lash line to create emphasis around the eye. Then, add highlighter under the brow bone to draw attention away from the under-eye area. Select shadows that compliment your eye color. Add two or three coats of mascara. That opens the eye up." The objective is to create emphasis on eye color, not makeup. "Focus on your natural beauty. Your eye color and shape are your stars, not the makeup application. It just plays a supporting role."

Arch support
Don't forget brows. "They frame the face and finish the look. Be sure they are tweezed and shaped. Then, use a pencil with little feathering strokes to fill and elongate the brows. Comb into shape so they are natural-looking. Taper them outward toward the hairline for a sexy, professional finish."

Doreen Christensen can be reached at 954-356-4807 or dchristensen@tribune.com. Read her Shop-O-Matic shopping blog at SunSentinel.com/Shop.

Gift with purchase
With any $75 purchase of Sue Devitt products at Bloomingdale's in Boca Raton, receive a full-sized Bioluminescence Concealer, lipstick, mini lip gloss, travel-size Oxygen Infusion Masque and Fortifying Primer, a $70 value.

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Free 10-day supply of Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair


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Get a free 10-day supply of Advanced Night Repair at Estee Lauder counters through Sunday, no purchase necessary.

Stop in to get your free deluxe sample of this miracle-working serum. EL's Advanced Night Repair has lots of science and cutting-edge technology behind it. The serum uses what the company calls "exclusive Chronolux Technology," and claims to sync your out-of-whack "clock genes," which are responsible for repairing damaged DNA skin cells. A 1 oz. bottle of the Night Repair is $52.

Click here for the deal. The offer is one per customer, while supplies last.

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Free Physicians Formula products (4) with rebates ($14.95 value)


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Physicians Formula is offering to let you try one of four products valued at up to $14.95 for free with a rebate.

Pick from four Physicians Formula products: Eye Booster Lash Boosting Felt-Tip Eyeliner Marker + Serum ($10.95); Youthful Wear Cosmeceutical Youth-Boosting Foundation ($14.95); Youthful Wear Cosmeceutical Youth-Boosting Concealer ($12.95) or Organic Wear Lash Boosting Mascara ($9.95).

Purchase your choise of product labeled with the "Try Me Free," sticker, which will need to be mailed with the completed rebate form and receipt by the dates specified.

Physicians Formula is a high-quality, affordable line that has received high marks from our Pretty Good Idea beauty testers. Find the Physicians Formula line at Target, Walmart, CVS Pharmacy, Albertson's and Ulta stores.

Click here for the deal. The offers expire on Dec. 31 with the exception of the mascara rebate, which expires on Oct. 31.

Another freebie: Also, get a free Beauty Rush Lip Gloss with any purchase at Victoria's Secret through Feb. 2.

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Video: 'What Not to Wear's' Ted Gibson gives South Florida grandma a sexy, new look























Ginny Kallin, of Oakland Park, won a free Ted Gibson hair makeover in our Sun Sentinel Shop-O-Matic contest at Facebook.com/SentinelDeals.

Kallin and her husband, Ken, met Gibson on a recent Sunday at the W Hotel in Fort Lauderdale where the TLC "What Not to Wear" hair-do guru was putting the finishing touches on his new salon, scheduled to open on Jan. 19. Gibson gets an astonishing $950 for his services!

Click here read all about it.


Credit: Video by Sun Sentinel videographer and editor Joe Cavaretta.

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Free Beauty Rush Lip Gloss at Victoria's Secret ($7 value)


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Get a free tube of Beauty Rush Lip Gloss valued at $7 with any in-store purchase from Victoria's Secret with a coupon.

The gloss comes in 25 flavors and tastes superyummy. My fave is Minty Lip Shine.

Click here for the deal (scroll down to bottom). The coupon expires on Feb. 2.

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Last day to enter to win a Lancôme Glamour Eyes by Michelle Phan



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Enter for a chance to win a Lancôme Glamour Eyes set created by Lancôme's video makeup artist and YouTube star Michelle Phan.

Like our Sentinel Deals fan page on Facebook and click the "Free Lancôme Set" tab. Then, enter your name and e-mail address so we'll know where to send this fabulous three-piece kit if you win.

Phan, best known for her terrific how-to beauty videos on YouTube, was at Sephora at Aventura Mall promoting the new, limited-edition Lancôme Glamour Eyes set that she created exclusively for the beauty chain. Stop in to test it out.

The kit, $59.50, has a drop-dead gorgeous Color Design Eye-Brightening All in-One 5 Shadow and Liner Palette, a Hypnose Drama Mascara in Excessive Black and an Artliner Precision Point Eyeliner in Noir. Hello sexy eyes!

Our Sun Sentinel beauty tester adored the shadows and said they glide on like silk (we've head this before about Lancôme eye shadows). But she really went nuts over the saturated color in the royal purple and super-sparkly silver. The mascara got raves, too. You can test out the kit for free at the event on Saturday as makeup artist will give you hot, smoldering eyes for Saturday night out on the town!

CLICK HERE to enter to win the Glamour Eyes kit. Entry deadline is midnight, Wednesday, Jan. 11.

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$10 rebate from Neutrogena skin care


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Get a $10 rebate from Neutrogena when you purchase $30 in eligible facial moisturizers, cleansing products or treatments. Purchases must be made by Feb. 8

Buy the eligible products, fill out the rebate form, include the original sales receipt with the purchase prices circled and mail by March 8. Be sure to follow the directions exactly on the rebate form to get your money back in six to eight weeks.

There is a long list of eligible products. The offer excludes Neutrogena Clinical, Neutrogena Men, cosmetics, Neutrogena Naturals and Neutrogena Acne products.

Click here for the deal. Click here to get coupons so you can save even more.

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Winner of VIP hair consultation with celeb stylist Ted Gibson


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UPDATE: We have a winner!!!!

I'm delighted to announce that Shop-O-Matic reader Ginny Kallin has won the free, private, VIP hair consultation with celebrity hair stylist Ted Gibson at his new Fort Lauderdale salon at noon on Sunday, Jan. 8.

Stay tuned to see more on this exciting promotion!


To enter, like our Sentinel Deals fan page on Facebook.com, click the "Ted Gibson Time" tab and enter your name and e-mail address for a chance to win time in the chair with the celeb hair master who regularly styles Angelina Jolie, "Twilight" star Ashley Greene and other Hollywood beauties.

Gibson, who charges an astonishing $950 for a hair makeover session, is in South Florida on Saturday and Sunday, doing VIP appointments (there are one or two slots left!) and interviewing potential staff ahead of the Jan. 17 opening of Ted Gibson Salon at the swank W Hotel in Fort Lauderdale.

The TLC hair guru has kindly offered to do a private hair consultation with one lucky Shop-O-Matic reader for a Sun Sentinel video to be featured in print and online at SunSentinel.com. Expect similar discussions to wat you see on the fashion reality show "What Not to Wear," which features Stacy, Clinton, Carmindy and Gibson giving fashion and beauty makeovers to women who need serious styling interventions.

Click here to enter. Entry deadline is 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6. Good luck!

Also, if you want to book an appointment or apply at the salon, call Gibson's New York salon 212-633-6333 or go to TedGibsonBeauty.com.

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Still searching for that perfect gift? Give her a $950 haircut by Ted Gibson


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Guys, if you're still searching for what to get your special lady for Christmas -- or if you're hangin' in the doghouse looking for quick escape -- give her the most expensive haircut in the world with renowned celebrity hair stylist Ted Gibson.

A wash, cut and blow dry by Gibson at his new Fort Lauderdale salon costs nearly a grand, tip not included. But she might step out lookin' like Angelina Jolie.

Gibson is the resident hair guru who stars on TLC's "What Not to Wear" and has a long roster of celebrity clients like Jolie and Ashley Greene. He told us in an exclusive interview that he's now taking eight VIP appointments on Jan. 7, ahead of the Jan. 17 opening of the Ted Gibson Salon in the posh W hotel on Fort Lauderdale beach.

"Yes, my haircuts are the most expensive in the world, but for $950, I bring that same sensibility as when I work with Anglina Jolie, Debra Messing, Ashley Greene and Christina Ricci to name a few."

Essentially, $950 buys a transformative beauty sesson with Gibson similar to what you see happen on the fashion reality show "What Not to Wear." The TLC show features Stacy, Clinton, Carmindy and Gibson teaming to give fashion and beauty makeovers to women who need serious styling interventions.

"I spend about an hour and 15 minutes with each guest giving them a stress-relieving experience," Gibson said from his salon in New York. "I do my own shampoos, haircuts, finishes and blow dries, curling and flat ironing to take that haircut to the next level."

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Gibson said he will be doing hair at the Fort Lauderdale salon, right, for a few days once a month. The next eight appointments will be available for the Jan. 17 opening.

"What I have done for Angelina and on the set of “What Not to Wear” every week is create beauty with the sensibility that is luxurious and sexy. It's an attainable luxury."

Attainable for some perhaps, but for most to spend a grand on a haircut, Gibson better have Brad Pitt waiting for an after party upstairs in the hotel.

"If you can’t see me, I have an amazing and talented staff that will give you the very best service. They’re all trained by me. Those haircuts start at $100 and up."

Call Gibson's New York salon 212-633-6333 to book an appointment or go to TedGibsonBeauty.com.

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Save 20 percent on everything at GBS Beauty Stores on Thursday


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Get 20 percent off everything at GBS The Beauty Store's holiday sale on Thursday.

This is a great time to stock up on all your fave beauty brands offered at the South Florida chain and grab a last-minute gift or two. One of the things I love at GBS is the knowledgeable staff, great customer service and the rows and rows of fabulous products! If you need it, they have it. There is a full salon, too. Be sure to sign up for a GBS loyalty card!

In addition to the 20 percent off sale, there are great gifts with purchase being offered, too. Quantities are limited and vary by store.

Free with purchase:
Free mini lip gloss with any GloMinerals or GloTherapeutics purchase of $50 or more
Free gift set with any $50 Nuxe purchase
Free Rescue Sponge with purchase of two Miss Oop Boob Tubes,
Free train case with any $35 Roger & Gallet purchase
Free Alfaparf Semi Di Lino Illuminating Mousse or Illuminating Hairspray with any Barex purchase

Special offers:
FHI Platform 1” Flat Iron for $88.88; regular price is $159.99
HAI Convertible Flat Iron for $88.88; regular price is $119.99
Liter bottles of MOP (Mixed Greens and Glisten) and ABBA (Moisture, Color Protect and Basic) for $8.88

GBS The Beauty Store has six South Florida locations in Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Boca, Aventura, Coral Gables and Pinecrest.

Visit the online store at GBSBeauty.com.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Free bareMinerals travel size Prime Time Foundation Primer


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Get a free bareMinerals travel size tube of Prime Time Foundation Primer at Bare Escentuals Boutique through Sunday with a coupon.

Print the coupon to get your freebie. No purchase is necessary. Also, get a free eye defining brush with any $60 purchase. The primer will help you get a flawless finish when you apply your foundation over it.

Bare Escentuals Boutiques are located in Aventura, Boca Raton, Wellington and Orlando.

Click here for the deal. The coupon is valid only at Bare Escentuals Boutiques, not at any other retail locations. The offers expire on Sunday, Dec. 4.

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Meet Kat Von D in Miami Beach at 'American Beauty Art Show'


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Tattoo artist and reality TV star Kat Von D is in Miami Beach Thursday, unveiling eight original prints for her "New American Beauty Art Show" at Sephora South Beach.

Coinciding with Art Basel, Von D will make a personal appearance from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at Sephora South Beach, 721 Collins Avenue. The first 100 clients to purchase a print will get wristbands to attend VIP premiere party hosted by the heavily-inked artist.

Fifty prints of the eight drawings in "The New American Beauty" collection will be on sale with proceeds benefitting The Art of Elysium, a non-profit charity Von D founded to help critically ill children.

Best known for the TLC reality TV show "LA Ink," Von D in July split with financee Jesse James, the former husband of Sandra Bullock. Von D, known for her no-nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is demeanor, recently posted a note entitled "Thank You, Jesse James." on the Kat Von D Facebook fan page: "Today I encountered the 19th girl to add to the list of people Jesse cheated on me with during this last year." The post had more than 16,000 likes and 4,500 comments.

In addition to owning High Voltage Tattoo in Hollywood, Calif., Von D also has a successful line of cosmetics at Sephora. The beauty company comissioned her to do the limited-edition works. The show will be exhibited at the beauty stores throughout 2012.

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Photo: Jesse James and Kat Von D at Art of Elysium gala in Los Angeles In January. Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images.

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Last chance to enter to win a Beauty for Real Gloss and Polish Beauty Box ($35 value)


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Today's the last day to like us on Facebook to enter for a chance to win a one of two Beauty for Real Beauty Boxes valued at $35 each in our weekly Sentinel Deals Beauty Bonanza.

Congratulations to this week's winners of the Sentinel Deals Beauty Bonanza! Donna Luby of Deerfield Beach, Cindy Strates of Orlando and Gerri Sprague-Damon of Sunrise won the travel-size tubes of the La Mer The Body Refiner!

To enter this week's giveaway, like our Sentinel Deals fan page on Facebook.com, click the "Free Beauty for Real Box" tab and enter your name and e-mail address so we'll know where to send this inventive product, which contain a plumping gloss and nail lacquer both with tiny LED lights in the caps.

South Florida-based Beauty For Real Beauty Boxes, $35, will light up the night — literally. The three limited-edition gift sets include a vitamin-packed plumping gloss and long-wearing nail lacquer, complete with mirrors and little LED lights in the lids. They come in three gorgeous combinations: red/burgundy “Night Out,” gold/denim “Sunlight” or our fave, “Midnight” with burgundy gloss and a shimmering nude polish. The gloss is paraben-free, and the polish is formaldehyde- and toluene-free. What a bright idea!

DEAL: Purchase through Cyber Monday, Nov. 28, and get a free Perfect Pencil Lip Enhancer valued at $14 plus free shipping on all orders.

Our Sun Sentinel Pretty Good Ideas beauty testers were completely smitten with the lights inside the caps of the lip gloss and polish. They loved the non-sticky feel of the gloss and liked the smooth application of the nail polish, but the bright spots were the little lights you can turn off and on with a tiny switch on the caps. "The light helped me see to put the polish on my toes. It lasted a long time on my toes, too " said one gal.

Click here to enter by midnight on Wednesday, Nov. 30. Good luck!

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Celebrity hair stylist Ted Gibson to open salon at W Hotel in Fort Lauderdale


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Celebrity hair stylist and TV personality Ted Gibson is opening a trendy new salon at the W Hotel in Fort Lauderdale.

Gibson, who has a long roster of celebrity clients, stars on TLC's fashion reality show "What Not to Wear" and has a line of hair-care products at Target, will open the 2,000-square-foot 14-chair Ted Gibson Salon, right, in the posh hotel on Fort Lauderdale beach in January, according to a release. The new salon is listed on his website, TedGibsonBeauty.com.

“I am thrilled to bring the Ted Gibson brand to Fort Lauderdale,” Gibson said in the release. The stylist will shift his brand from a Wahington, D.C. salon to focus on the Lauderdale location, the release said. Gibson also owns Flatiron salon on Fifth Avenue in New York City.

Gibson's salon joins Bliss spa, Rande and Scott Gerber’s Whiskey Blue and Stephen Starr’s STEAK 954 at the W.

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Last chance to enter to win one of three travel sized La Mer The Body Refiner


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It's your last chance to like us on Facebook to enter for a chance to win a one of three 1-ounce tubes of La Mer The Body Refiner in our weekly Sentinel Deals Beauty Bonanza.

Congratulations to Brenda Jacobson of Davie. She was last week's winner of the Chanel Rouge Coco Lipshine valued at $32.

To enter this week's giveaway, like our Sentinel Deals fan page on Facebook.com, click the "Free La Mer Body Refiner" tab and enter your name and e-mail address so we'll know where to send the the travel sized tube of the posh polisher.

La Mer's The Body Refiner, $110 for a 6.7 ounce tube, contains 1.75 carats of diamond dust and sea quartz to exfoliate, polish and smooth your rough spots. The creamy base also contains sea mud, which is intended to purify and detoxify skin. Gently massage all over the body, rinse, and what’s left behind is beautiful, sparkly, touchable skin.

Our Sun Sentinel Pretty Good Ideas beauty tester loved the results from this super-luxury scrub. She was especially taken with all the subtle sparkles left behind after she rinsed. "The sparkles are very low key. At first I didn't notice them, but then when I did, I couldn't believe how pretty they were out in the sun. My skin was so clean and soft after I used it," she said.

La Mer The Body Refiner is available at Bloomingdale’s in Boca Raton and select Saks Fifith Avenue and Neiman Marcus stores

Click here to enter by midnight on Wednesday, Nov. 23. Good luck!

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Shine time! Sparkly beauty picks will light up holiday nights


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It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year … And since there will be much mistletoeing, you should be glowing. We’ve got some real sparklers for eyes, lips and nails that will light the way from party to party, all the way through the New Year.

We’re all shook up over MAC’s limited-edition Ice Parade Snowglobe Eye Shadows, right, in Sultry, Warm or Cool. These super-shiny silver compacts contain six eye shadows and have shakable snow globes on top. Our fave was Sultry, with its deep blacks and plums. Plus, the inventive winter wonderland in your hand is too cute for words.
Available: $38; MAC department store counters and MacCosmetics.com

South Florida-based Beauty for Real’s Beauty Box will light up the night — literally. These three limited-edition gift sets include a vitamin-packed plumping gloss and long-wearing nail lacquer, complete with mirrors and little LED lights in the lids. Choose from red/burgundy “Night Out,” gold/denim “Sunlight” or our pick, “Midnight” with burgundy gloss and a shimmering nude polish. The gloss is billed as parabens-free, and the polish as formaldehyde- and toluene-free. What a bright idea.
Available: $35; BeautyForReal.com

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Sonia Kashuk’s Holiday 6-Piece Brush Sets have super-sparkly handles tucked inside dazzling black or silver evening clutches. They’re a double delight to get or give. Part of the celebrity makeup artists 2011 holiday collection for Target, the brush sets are the tools you need to get professional results. We especially love the angled eye brush for precision application. Also, try this with the point liner brush: Dampen with water and swirl in any powered eye shadow to create a long-lasting liner.
Available: $24.99; Target stores or Target.com

Get glowing with Laura Geller’s Toast of the Town six-piece kit. How to use: First, prep with Spackle Tinted Under Make-Up Primer. Next up are three golden compacts filled with foundation (use wet or dry), blush and a five-color Baked Eye Dreams Palette with double-sided brush. Top with the self-sharpening waterproof Purple Paradise eyeliner and it’s cheers all around!
Available: $59.50; Ulta Beauty stores and Ulta.com

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It’s a party in a bottle with these fab four shades of limited-edition Deborah Lippmann Nail Lacquers. The glitzy glitter (pick from iridescent icicle, groovy graphite, risque red or gossamer gold) is suspended in clear gloss. Regardless of the shade, your nails will look amazing wrapped around a frosty martini glass.
Available: $16; GBS Beauty stores and GBSBeauty.com

If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then meet your new BFF. La Mer’s The Body Refiner contains 1.75 carats of diamond dust and sea quartz to exfoliate, polish and smooth your roughest spots. The posh polisher’s creamy base also contains sea mud, which is intended to purify and detoxify skin. Gently massage all over the body, rinse, and what’s left behind is sparkling diamond dust and incredibly soft, touchable skin.
Available: $110; at Bloomingdale’s in Boca Raton and select Saks Fifith Avenue and Neiman Marcus stores; Like us on Facebook for a chance to win one of three travel size Body Refiners.

Lancôme Color Design Eye Brightening All-in-One 5 Shadow & Liner has everything you’ll need to shine through the season. This five-star palette in Golden Frenzy will guide you with helpful directions on what shadows go where, so you can create dramatic, smoky eye looks for day and night. The shadows glide on like silk and blend beautifully. We especially adore the super-sparkly highlighter. And the Black Liner Contour didn’t smudge and lasted the full eight-hours, as promised.
Available: $48; Lancôme counters at Macy's and Macys.com

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Chanel’s 2011 Holiday Collection features the uber-festive Rouge Allure Luminous Satin Lip Colour in the shade, Famous. It is one of the most beautiful reds we’ve ever encountered. Created by Chanel’s makeup guru Peter Philips, the color is divine, the texture sublime. Pure perfection.
Available: $32, Chanel counters at Neiman Marcus or NeimanMarcus.com

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Free socks, body lotion valued at $12.50 at Bath & Body Works on Saturday


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Bath & Body Works is having a "Giving Thanks" event, giving away free gifts valued at $12.50 with purchase from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19. We also have a coupon for $10 off a $30 purchase.

Purchase any full-sized Signature Collection item and get a free gift bag with your choice of sogt and snuggly shea-infused lounge socks and a 3 Cheers mini body lotion. There also will be free hand massages and giveaways.

BBW is also having a buy-three-get-three free sale, so now's a great time to stock up for holiday gift giving, too. Click here for a $10 off $30 purchase coupon. It expires on Sunday, Nov. 20.

Click here for the deal. The offer is good while supplies last.

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Last chance to enter to win a free Chanel Rouge Coco Lipshine valued at $32


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Wednesday is the last day to like us on Facebook to enter for a chance to win a free Chanel Rouge Coco Shine Hydrating Sheer Lipshine valued at $32 in our weekly Sentinel Deals Beauty Bonanza.

Congratulations to last week's eight winners of the Sue Devitt Microquatic Oxygen Infusion Masque, listed at the bottom of this post!

Like our Sentinel Deals fan page on Facebook.com, click the "Free Chanel Lipshine" tab and enter your name and e-mail address so we'll know where to send the lipstick. The color, Antigone, is a universally flattering berry shade.

Availabe at Neiman Marcus and other better department stores, Chanel Rouge Coco Shine is a delightfully happy marriage between a listick and a gloss. It's light and semi-transparent with a dreamy texture that glides on a gorgeous, shimmery sheen.

Two Sun Sentinel Pretty Good Ideas Beauty Testers gushes over the new Chanel Lipshine, rating it a 10, a top score on our beauty scale. They loved how it felt and looked (especially in the sun) commenting on the subtle sparkly effect. They both liked how it moisturized, saying it left their lips feeling soft and hydrated.

Click here to enter. Enter by midnight on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Good luck!

LAST WEEK'S WINNERS: Congratulations to Terri Ferrante, Deborah Neff, Margaret Kozich, Lee Bell, Britni Smith, Robin Cheeseman, Mindy Connour and Terri Sullivan! They won free Sue Devitt Microquatic Oxygen Infusion Masques and cosmetic cases valued at $40!

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and sign up for Deals text alerts.

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Last chance to enter to win a free Deborah Lippmann Nail Lacquer ($16 value)


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Last chance to like us on Facebook to win a free Deborah Lippmann Nail Lacquer in the uber-hot shade Stormy Weather (appropriate today, no?), valued at $16.

Visit our Sentinel Deals fan page on Facebook.com and click the "Free Lippmann Polish" tab, enter your name an e-mail address so we'll know where to send this hot bottle of polish. If you're already a fan, just click the tab and enter your information.

Lippmann created the edgy granite shade, right, on the fly for Narciso Rodriguez's Fall 2011 show in New York. “Narciso wanted it to be slightly different than all the grays we had seen...and we came up with this gorgeous, sophisticated, perfect granite gray that was completely unique. All of the supermodels backstage were trying to grab the bottle and put it in their purse. You know it’s a hit when the models want it because they never want to get their nails done, so it’s a sign," said the celebrity manicurist.

Sun Sentinel Pretty Good Ideas beauty testers have highly-rated Lippmann polishes for their long-wearing, smooth-gliding applications. They contain no nasty ingredients like toluene, formaldehyde or dibutyl phthalates.

Find the full line of polishes at GBS The Beauty Store, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom.

Click here to enter. The contest ends at midnight on Wednesday, Nov. 2.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and sign up for Deals text alerts.


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Expiring: $10 rebate and $10 pink donation on Olay, Pantene, Clairol and more


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You only have two more days to get a $10 rebate from Procter & Gamble when you purchase $50 in eligible beauty products and as a bonus, P&G also will donate $10 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Plus, really stack the savings with high-value coupons in the Oct. 30 Sun Sentinel.

Purchase $50 in any combination of Venus, Olay, Secret, CoverGirl, Clairol, Pantene, Safeguard, Ivory, Aussie and Herbal Essences products by Oct. 31, fill out the rebate form with UPC codes, send in the dated sales receipts with items and prices circled and mail by Nov. 30. Follow the directions EXACTLY to get your money back.

SAVINGS TIP: Use coupons from the Oct. 30 P&G BrandSaver inside the Sunday Sun Sentinel. There is a $3-off two Pantene products; a buy one, get one free Olay coupon, $4 Venus and great savings on CoverGirl, Clairol, and more. Coupons savings do not count against your rebate!

Click here for the deal. The offer ends on Oct .31; mail by Nov. 30. Limit one rebate per name, address, or envelope.

Also, check out another $10 rebate with $30 Olay purchase that expires Dec. 31.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and sign up for Deals text alerts.

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Free $14 bareMinerals Big & Bright Eyeliner at Bare Escentuals Boutiques


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Stop in a Bare Escentuals Boutique and get a free full-sized bareMinerals Big & Bright Eyeliner valued at $14. No purchase is necessary. Just bring in the coupon or mention the free offer.

Choose from Granite or Midnight shades. Also, make any purchse and you'll get a full-sized bareMinerals Eyecolor along with a free sample of bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation.

Bare Escentuals Boutiques are located in Aventura, Boca Raton, Wellington and Orlando.

Click here for the deal. The offer ends on Tuesday, Nov. 1. The offer is valid on at Bare Escentuals Boutiques, not at any other retail locations.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and sign up for Deals text alerts.

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Free Frederic Fekkai conditioner valued at $25 at Saks on Thursday


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Get a free, full-sized Fekkai Advanced conditioner valued at $25 at Saks Fifth Avenue at the "Calling All Conditioner Event" on Thursday, Oct. 27.

Trade in any any bottle of your current conditioner at the Fekkai counter at Saks and get a choice of a free 8-ounce bottle of Brilliant Glossing, Salon Technician Color-Care or Full Blown Volume conditioners.

Fekkai's salon-quality products are amazing and have been top-rated by Sun Sentinel beauty testers.

Saks Fifth Avenue stores are located in Bal Harbor, Dadeland and Dolphin Mall in Miami, Town Center in Boca Raton, on Worth Avenue, Palm Beach Gardens and Florida Mall in Orlando.

Click here for the deal. The offer is for one product per customer while supplies last.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and sign up for Deals text alerts.

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Last chance to enter to win a free L'Oreal Voluminious False Lashes mascara


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The midnight deadline is approaching! It's your last chance to like us on Facebook to win a free L'Oreal Voluminious False Lashes mascara, valued at $8.95

Visit our Sentinel Deals fan page on Facebook.com and click the "Free L'Oreal Mascara" tab, enter your name an e-mail address so we'll know where to send this hot, new mascara in Black Brown. If you're already a fan, just click the tab and enter your information.

L'Oreal's newest mascara features nylon and rayon fibers that surround and coat for incredibly long and sexy lashes. Our Sun Sentinel Pretty Good Ideas beauty tester loved it mascara, rating it a 9 on our 1-10 beauty scale and said it didn't clump or smudge and removed easily with cleanser (she wears contacts). This sums it up: "I looked like Kim Kardashian after I put it on!"

Shop-O-Matic will be giving away Facebook freebies each week as a thank you to our loyal fans, so if you don't win this week, there will be plenty of chances coming up!

Click here to enter. The contest ends at 12 midnight on Wednesday, Oct. 26.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and sign up for Deals text alerts.

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$10 rebate from Olay and $5 off coupon


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Get $10 back when you spend $30 on Olay skincare products with a rebate. Plus, save even more with a $5 off Pro-X coupon.

Purchase $30 in Olay products (with the exception of Pro-X Cleansing Devices and refills) by Dec. 31 and submit the rebate form and sales receipt to get your money back. Rebates must be postmarked Jan. 14. Follow the directions EXACTLY to get the rebate.

Don't forget to use coupons to save even more. Coupon savings do not count against your rebate. Get a $5 off Olay Pro-X product. Also, Olay says to check the Sunday, Oct. 30 paper for more coupon savings, according to Olay.com.

Click here for the deal. The offer ends on Dec. 31.

Also, you can get a $10 rebate and $10 pink donation from Proctor & Gamble with $50 beauty product purchased by Oct. 31.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and sign up for Deals text alerts.

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Free John Frieda Precision Foam Colour valued at $12


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Score a free box of John Frieda's new Precision Foam Colour when you take a short survey. A box retails for $12.

Take a short survey for John Frieda and then you'll get a coupon good for your free box of the new, no-drip permanent color that comes in 20 shades. Hint: I picked four John Frieda products in the second question and got my free box.

Click here for the deal. Don't wait! It won't be around long.

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Free Art of Shaving Shaving Cream at Bloomingdale's on Saturday ($14 value)


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Get a free men's Art of Shaving Shaving Cream With Lemon Essential Oil valued at $14 at Bloomingdales on Saturday, Oct. 22, with an exchange of a current shaving cream.

Also, score a free Gillette Fusion Proglide Power Cartridge 8-pack with any $100 Art of Shaving purchase. These men's grooming products have been top-rated by Sun Sentinel testers.

The freebie kicks off the Art of Shaving's partnership with Movember, which raises awareness and funds to fight prostate and other men's cancers. The charity encourages men to grow a mustashes in November to draw attention to the cause.

Also, preregister now for an appointment to get a free $10 Hot Towel Shave on Nov. 1 at The Art of Shaving Barber Spas located in Aventura, Boca Raton and Orlando. You have to register and book an appointment to get the free shave.

Get more information at TheArtOfShaving.com/Movember.

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Free Be Enchanted Signature Body Lotion at Bath & Body Works


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Get a free travel-sized Be Enchanted Signature Body Lotion valued at $3.50 with a coupon from Bath & Body Works.

The fresh, new fragranced lotion has jojoba oil, shea butter and Vitamin E.

Click here for the deal. The coupon expires on Sunday, Oct. 16.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and sign up for Deals text alerts.

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Free haircuts with donations at SoFla salons benefit cancer charities


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Get free haircuts and styling at South Florida salons on Sunday, Oct. 16, with donations to benefit breast cancer charities.

At the Ulta Salon Cut-a-Thon, get a free shapoo, cut and style with a $10 (or more) donation from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at South Florida Ulta Beauty Salons. No appointments will be accepted; cuts are on a first-come, first-served basis. All proceeds benefit the breast Cancer Research Foundation. Also, get 25 percent off color through Oct. 22. Click here to find a location.

The Sixth Annual Cut for the Cure is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at A. Rossi Salon in Boca Raton. Get a designer haircuts for a $20 donation; add $10 and get a blowdry. No appointments will be accepted; services are on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be $15 manicures, eyebrow waxes or pink feather extension, too. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Last year's event raised $23,000. While you're there, pre-register for the 2011 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event being held at 8:3 a.m. on Oct. 22, at the Mizner Park Amphitheatre.

A. Rossi Salon is at 1200 Yamato Road, #A2, in Boca Raton; 561-995-0677.


NOTE: No appointments will be accepted at either event and all services are on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Photo: 2010 Cut for the Cure at A. Rossi Salon in Boca Raton.

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Free L'Occitane en Provence Shea Butter Hand Cream ($5 value)


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Get a free L'Occitane en Provence Shea Butter Hand Cream valued at $5 through Facebook.com.

Like the French beauty brand's page, click the "Free Hand Cream" tab and sign up e-mail. L'Occitane will send a coupon for a 10 ml tube of it's No. 1 seller, which contains 20 percent shea butter, sweet almond extract and vitamin E. Redeem the coupon in stores.

But, wait! If you act right now, L'Occitane will upgrade coupons to a 30 ml tube (valued at $10) if it gets 250,000 "likes" on its Facebook.com page. There are more than 175,000 fans now, so it's lookin' good for an upgrade.

Click here for the deal. Redeem coupons in stores, located all over Central and South Florida.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and sign up for Deals text alerts.

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Breast Cancer Awareness: Hot pink products are a girl's breast friend


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In October, keep abreast of what's hot in pink products with portions of purchases going to support cancer research. We’ve rounded up a few fabulous finds from South Florida companies that help the cause and make you look and feel great, too.

Hot hair
Deerfield Beach-based It’s a 10 Haircare is again offering a hot-pink, limited-edition Miracle Leave-In Product to support actress Christina Applegate’s Right Action for Women foundation. The Emmy-winning star, whose comedy “Up All Night” recently debuted on NBC, is a breast cancer survivor and a big fan of the product. Last year, It’s a 10 donated $200,000 the foundation, said CEO Carolyn Plummer, of Boca Raton.
Available: $17.96 for 4-ounce bottle; go to Itsa10Haircare.com for retailers and salons

Hot foot
We love jewelry and we love shoes. Combine the two and you’ve really got something to flip for! FlipOut Sandals, based in North Miami, are adorable pink jelly sandals with a removable pink flower. (The sandals come in clear and smoke colors, too.) Add an optional dazzling pink crystal daisy and really step out in style. In October, the company will donate 25 percent of proceeds from pink jellies and pink daisies to the American Cancer Society.
Available: Jelly sandals $59.99; flip-flops $24.99; crystal daisies $16.99; go to FlipOutSandals.com

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Hot type
Have some temporary fun but create permanent memories with “Think Pink” Ta-Ta-Toos. These are temporary tattoos you wear on your “ta-tas.” The South Florida-based company will donate 30 percent of proceeds to breast cancer research when you purchase this special greeting. Other messages, which promise to steam things up during your big reveal, include “Lucky You,” “Naughty/Nice,” “Happy Birthday” and “Feeling Lucky.”
Available: $9.95; in stores and online at GBSBeauty.com, TaTaToos.com

Hot lips
See the light with Beauty for Real’s Illuminating Lip Gloss. This plumping gloss has a mirror on the bottle and an LED light inside the cap. What a bright idea! The gloss, infused with green tea and marine collagen, comes in 13 satin shades. You’ll instantly see a plumping effect, sans sting. The Miami Beach beauty brand is donating 25 percent of online sales in October to the Save Our Sisters breast cancer foundation.
Available: $22; BeautyForReal.com

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Hot box
The Pink Shimmer & Shine Box from Miami Beach’s TINte Cosmetics has everything you need tucked into a satin-lined gift box. The limited-edition, grab-and-go set has TINte’s top sellers: tasty bubble-gum Flavored Lip Shine, a Flavored Lip Color, and (best for last) Nikki Pink Shimmering Face Pearl with brush. This hard-working multitasker can be used on lips, eyes, cheeks and body. There’s a even a two-sided brush. This month, TINte will donate 40 percent of proceeds of the box, along with other select products, to BCA charities.
Available: $39; TinteCosmetics.com

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Free John Frieda Frizz-Ease Product with purchase at Walgreens


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Get a free John Frieda Frizz-Ease hair product of your choice when you purchase a Frieda Frizz-Ease serum at Walgreens with a coupon on Facebook.com.

Visit the John Frieda fan page, click the "Special Offers" tab and answer a few questions to get the coupon, good at Walgreens drug stores.

Click here for the deal. The coupon expires on Oct. 23.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and sign up for Deals text alerts.

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Allure and P&G give away 50,000 beauty products


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Allure magazine and Procter & Gamble are giving away 10,000 full-sized beauty products at noon daily through Friday.

Here's the schedule for the Pop-Up Shop beauty giveaway:

Monday: Pantene Medium-Thick Hair Solutions Damage Repair Ampoules
Tuesday: CoverGirl LashBlast Volume Blasting Mascara
Wednesday: Secret Natural Mineral Deodorant
Thursday: Olay Collections Luscious Embrace Body Bar
Friday: Olay Essential Complete All-Day UV Moisturizer

Click here at 12 p.m. sharp daily for the deal.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and sign up for Deals text alerts.

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Free Clinique Eye Shadow Trio at Nordstrom through Saturday


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Clinique is giving away free, limited-edition Shape Shop Eye Shadow Trios at Nordstrom through Saturday, Sept. 24. The event is listed on Clinique's Facebook fan page.

Stop in at the Clinique counter at the department store for the free event and get a lesson from Clinique consultants on how to "contour with confidence" and get the best look for your eye shape. After the consultation, you'll take home the free eye shadow compact as a gift.

Click here for the deal. The offer is one per customer, while supplies last.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and sign up for Deals text alerts.

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Free three-piece Aveda Damage Remedy hair care kit


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Get a free, three-piece Damage Remedy kit from Aveda with a coupon. The kit contains Damage Remedy Restructuring Shampoo, Restructing Conditioner and Daily Hair Repair.

Print the coupon and redeem at any participating location and also receive a free Botanical Therapy Hair Treatment, valued at $15, on a return visit to the salon.

Also, sign up for the Aveda birthday program and get a gift of customized blended perfume or a body card product in the aroma of your choice valued at $25.

Click here for the deal. The offer is good at particpating locations.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and sign up for Deals text alerts.

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Free $15 tote and candles at Bath & Body Works on Saturday


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Get a free tote with three yummy-smelling bake shop candles valued at $15 with any home fragrance purchase from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bath & Body Works in stores, and all day online, Saturday, Sept. 17. They're cute as a cupcake!

The BBW "Sweetest Home Fragrance Event" lets you sample the new home fragrance "Bake Shop Collection" for fall, offers tips and tricks on using fragrance in your home and let's you vote on new scents developed from the My Candle Recipe Contest winners.

Also, don't forget to use this coupon for a free mini candle (valued at $3.50) with any $10 purchase; it expires on Oct. 2. (You can show it on your phone or tell them it's authorization code 4798.)

Click here for the deal. The offer is one per customers, while supplies last. If you don't make it to the store, get the deal online by using code SWEETGIFT at checkout. Get $1 shipping with order of $25.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and sign up for Deals text alerts.

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Join us for the Shop-O-Matic Fall Beauty Bash on Thursday


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UPDATE: All the tickets might be gone, but that doesn't mean you still can't join us for the Shop-O-Matic Beauty Bash. You won't get a goodie bag (those go to the first 200 with a ticket) but you can still sample and shop for this season's hot looks in cosmetics and enjoy the other fun festivities we have planned. Hope to see you there! -- Doreen Christensen

Join SunSentinel/City & Shore Magazine Shop-O-Matic shopping blogger Doreen Christensen for an exclusive preview of the season's hot makeup collections from all your favorite brands at the Shop-O-Matic Beauty Bash.

The fun gets started at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at Bloomingdale's at Town Center, 5840 Glades Road, Boca Raton.

Test out all the hot new fall beauty collections, get free makeovers and mini facials along with makeup lessons from experts all while enjoying cocktails and light refreshments catered by the Capital Grille.

There will be great raffle prizes and the first 200 to arrive with a ticket will take home a free gift bag of goodies, too, compliments of Bloomies.

Participating cosmetic counters include Estee Lauder, Shiseido, Space-NK, Sue Devitt, Bobbi Brown, Guerlain, Dior, Laura Mercier, Clinique, Borghese, Ellis Saab, Chanel, MAC, Alexandra Demarkoff, Clarins, Thierry Mugler Fragrances, Narks, Burberry Body, Estee Lauder, Lancome and Strivectin. Indulge in new luxury bath and body collections from Sei-Sai and Laura Mercier, preview new eye looks from Shiseido, Lancome, Bobbi Brown and Nars. Plus, try the new Icelandic-inspired skincare with a mini facial at Sue Devitt. Also, Sue Devitt and Clinique are offering special Beauty Bash gifts-with-purchase!

RSVP to SunSentinel.com/BeautyBash. Space is limited so get your ticket today.

See you Thursday!

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Beauty report: Red-hot looks for fall for lips, tips and pulse points


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Fall’s red-hot trend is red-hot red.

Yep. You read it right. Ruby-tinted hues in every shade — from bright to burnt to cherry to scarlet — have marched right off New York runways and onto lips, tips and toes.
So ditch those bright, light looks of spring and summer and get your drama on. We’ve got the 411 on fall and winter beauty looks for prefect pouts and flawless faces, and what’s fresh in sensuous scents and serious skin care. Also, check out all the hot, new looks at the Shop-O-Matic Beauty Bash on Thursday, Sept. 8, at Bloomingdales.

Lancôme Paris
We’re mad for Lancôme Paris’ L’Absolu Rouge Lipcolor, rigt, in Hold Up Red ($29) and Mini Le Vernis nail polish in Bang Bang Red ($15). But oui went absolutely insane for the Blush Multilumiére in Maison Lancome ($40). This multi-colored blush and highlighter is embossed with a Parisian city scene complete with an Eiffel Tower. It will leave you glowing, just like a lover’s kiss on the banks of the Seine.

Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder’s new Pure Color Sensuous Rouge ($28) offers a luminous finish in 12 fabulous shades. The long-lasting color surrounds a lip-loving soft core of moisturizing fruit extracts and shea butter. Testers were partial to Rose Exposed and raved about its delicious vanilla scent.

Chanel
Chanel has reimagined its iconic eau de parfum with No. 19 Poudré ($85). This new, musky variation on the classic scent, which was introduced in 1970, has crisp, green notes blended with powdery iris and white musk. Trivia: No. 19 got its name from Mademoiselle Coco Chanel’s birthday (Aug. 19). Whatever the numerology, it adds up to one delicious fragrance.

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Space NK
Soak and soothe the soul with Sai-Sei, right, the Japanese-inspired luxury bathing collection now at Space NK, inside Bloomingdale’s. This new line, inspired by ancient bathing rituals, is packed with essential minerals. Mineral Relax Bath Milk ($35) has soy milk protein to calm and comfort. Soften up with Mineral Deep Moisture Body Cream ($38), which has Uji green tea and rice bran to lock in moisture. The line is a sensory joy as well.

Kiehl’s
If you spy with your little eye a few lines and wrinkles around that most delicate area, then try a late-night rendezvous with Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Eye ($36). Applied before bed, this cream is packed with powerful, natural botanicals squalane and evening primrose oil to plump and smooth fine lines, while butcher’s broom extract is meant to sweep away puffiness.

Sue Devitt
Sue Devitt Microquatic Marine Crystal Collagen Masque ($125) is the latest addition to the brand’s superb Crystal Collagen collection. This medical-grade formulation is infused with marine collagen, hyaluronic acid and seaweed extract. It was developed for use after laser treatments, chemical peels, injectables and microdermabrasion. Testers reported firmer faces and felt an intense cooling effect as soon as it was applied.

MAC
Get flawless and create an optical illusion with MAC’s Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder ($23). This colorless powder — available in loose or compact form — sets makeup, reduces shine while magically minimizing pores, fine lines and imperfections. Works wonders over Prep + Prime Fortified Skin Enhancer ($30), a tinted primer that evens skin tone and brightens dull complexions.
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Target offers free cosmetic bag stuffed with beauty samples, coupons


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Target is offering "The Prettiest Goodie Bag of Them All," a free Sonia Kashuk-designed cosmetic bag stuffed with beauty samples that promise to "soothe, cleanse, shimmer, repair, pamper, nourish…and in general just make you feel fabulous." Take a short, five question survey and get one.

Target offered a million generous freebies similar to this one in March and it was amazing. There were great coupons for the products, too. But the well-designed periwinkle blue Kashuk bag was the real star.

Click here for the deal. Don't wait!

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Free full-size body wash from CVS MinuteClinic on Facebook -- again


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It's back! Lather up for free with a full-sized Moisturizing Body Wash valued at $2.27 from CVS/Pharmacy MinuteClinic through Facebook.

Like the MinuteClinic fan page, click the "Special Offers" tab and enter your e-mail address to get a coupon good at CVS/Pharmacy. Choose from Vanilla, Cherry, Escape, Romance, Fresh or Tranquil scents.

Click here for the deal. Sign up by Aug.17. The coupon expires on Aug. 20. Don't wait. This offer won't be around long!

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Free cosmetic bag, full-sized lotion at Bath & Body Works ($17 value)


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Oui love this deal today!

Get a free cosmetic bag and a full-sized lotion valued at $17 with any Signature Collection purchase at Bath & Body Work's Paris Amour event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13. The event is happening in stores and online. You can also enter for a chance to win a trip to Paris.

Make any Signature purchase of $10 and get for free the adorable ruffled pink cosmetic bag with an cute Eiffel Tower pull along with an eight-ounce Charmed Life body lotion. The new scent is a blend of guava, pear and vanilla musk. Sounds yummy.

Of course, we have a coupon for your to score another free full-sized product, so be sure to print it out. The store is having a buy three, get two free sale as well.

Click here for the deal.

Coupon: Free Signature Body Item with any $10 purchase; expires Aug. 14

If you can't make it to the store, order online and use code PARISGIFT to get the freebie. Shipping is $1 on orders of $25 or more.

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Free Bare Escentuals Foundation, brush and cleanser at Sephora


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Sephora is offering a free three-piece Bare Escentuals mini kit with a coupon.

Get a mini Bare Escentuals Foundation, available in original or matte finishes in five shades, a Kabuki brush and a Purifying Facial Cleanser. The offer is free in stores or available at checkout online with any $25 purchase (use codes listed on the coupon).

If you haven't used this awesome mineral foundation, now's your chance to try it for free. Plus, the knowledgeable staff can help you pick out your perfect shade.

Click here for the deal. You also can show the offer on your phone (no printing!). Hurry, supplies are limited. Note: The offer is not valid at Sephora Inside JC Penney.

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Makeup lesson: Pro shows how to get the perfect cat eye in a wink using liquid liner



Make Up For Ever, the official makeup sponsor of 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim, tested its high-performing 100 percent waterproof Aqua Liner ($23 at Sephora.com) on runway models at doezes of shows in Miami Beach in nearly 100-degree heat last week.

Aqua Liner, created and inspired by our own magic city for this year's swim shows, joins the awesome French brand's Aqua collection for face, lips and eyes. The new eyeliner is a real showstopper. It comes in 15 fab shades of matt, diamond and iridescent looks that won’t smudge or run when wet or while tooling around our hot, humid SoFla town. The liner contains special polymers that create a flexible film that locks water, tears and sweat out. Our testers raved about the product.

On Monday, we caught up with Make Up For Ever’s South Florida-based makeup master Damian Castellanos before the final shows for a quick lesson on how to get that perfect cat eye using liquid liner.

Pro tips: “Always apply waterproof liner (or other waterproof products) to bare, clean eyes and skin, which means no moisturizer, no eye cream, no eye shadow, nothing,” Castellanos says. "Use sunscreen, or moisturizer after you apply the waterproof makeup. You can apply the liner over other waterproof products, like our Aqua cream. Just be sure the first product is dry."

"Aqua Liner has 50 percent more polymers than the average brand, so be sure to shake well to mix them up. The polymers give it flexibility and comfort. It's great for contact lens wearers."

Get it straight: “Divide the eye into three parts; begin by applying liner in the center first, establishing the thickness of the line. Next, at the outer corner, draw the tail in a 90-degree line from the top down to the outer corner and connect to the center line and fill it in. Finish by connecting the center line to the inside corner of the lid, let dry for two minutes, then add shadow and mascara to complete the look,” Castellanos says. "Don't be afraid! Just keep a few Q-tips handy to quickly correct mistakes."

Just like that, you’re at cat!

RATING: Aqua Liner gets a 10 from our Pretty Good Idea testers who found the applicator brush helps in a smooth application. One contact-lens wearer who isn't usually able to comfortably tolerate eyeliner gave it rave reviews, too.

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Free deluxe sample of Estee Lauder Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator on Thursday


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We love free beauty products and this one's fabulous because it's from one of our favorite beauty brands known for its cutting-edge skincare technology.

Get a free deluxe sample of Estée Lauder Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator on Thursday, July 21 at any department store.

Just visit any Estée Lauder counter today and grab your free sample. This new, oil-free facial serum, $58, is a real problemsolver for a variety of skin issues. It promises you'll see a more radiant complexion in two weeks by helping to reduce redness, acne marks, dark spots, sun spots and discolorations. The gentle formula is designed to work on all skin types and ethnicities.

The new serum is a companion product to EL's Idealist Cooling Eye Illuminator, $58, which promises to reduce the look of dark circles, under-eye puffiness and fine lines so you look more rested. It has a patented applicator that helps reduce swelling. It comes in two shades.

Try the serum for free and see if it works! You've got nothing to lose but some ugly brown spots.

Click here for the deal.

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Free luxury facials at Sue Devitt at Bloomingdales in Boca on Friday


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Our friends over at Sue Devitt Beauty at Bloomingdales in Boca Raton alerted us to a wonderful offer for free luxury facials on Friday, July 15, to preview the brand's new Microquatic Marine Crystal Collagen Masque, the latest addition to the Crystal Collagen collection. Space is limited.

This is a perfect sumemr pick-me-up! Book an appointment to be pampered and relax with a super luxurious Microquatic Luminous Facial. Slots are available from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and beverages and light bites will be served. Plus, you get a deluxe gift with any $75 or more purchase.

Sue Devitt Beauty skin care and makeup is amazing and has been top-rated by Sun Sentinel beauty testers.

Book your facial appointment by call 561-394-2273 and ask for Geordie or Jen. Space is limited; Bloomingdales is located at the Town Center in Boca Raton, 5840 Glades Road.

P.S. In Orlando, Sue Devitt Beauty can be found in Macy's at Florida Mall and the Mall of Millenia. Check it out ladies, it's an awesome brand.

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Get your glam on at the Make Up For Ever Lash Lounge in South Beach on Saturday


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Want to look and feel like a supermodel? Then get your glam on at the Make Up For Ever Lash Lounge at Sephora South Beach on Saturday during Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week Swim, which gets underway Thursday through Monday.

Pick out a pair of custom lashes for $15 at the store and they'll be custom fitted and applied by Make Up For Ever's professional "Lash Tenders." Be sure to check out the "Miami Lashes," right. These sparkly fringes were designed especially for use on the models showing designer swimsuit creations on the runways in Miami Beach.

The Lash Lounge fun gets started from 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday, July 16, at Sephora South Beach, 721 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305-532-0904. No RSVP is necessary.

Also, check out the other events open to the public during MBFW/Swim listed on Rod Hagwood's Fashion blog.

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Enter to win Make Up For Ever Faux Lashes during Mercedes-Benz swim week


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Want to look and feel like a supermodel? Then enter our exclusive Shop-O-Matic contest for a chance for you and a friend to win a VIP visit to the "Make Up For Ever Lash Lounge" at Sephora South Beach from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Swim week.

One lucky Shop-O-Matic winner and her best pal will get catwalk ready when they get to design a pair of Make Up For Ever Faux Lashes at the Lash Lounge Party at Sephora South Beach. Once you pick your pair, they'll be custom fitted and applied by Make Up For Ever's professional "Lash Tenders." The winners also will get a complimentary makeup session to get their glam on just like the models in the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Swim shows being held on July 14-16.

But wait, there's more! Make Up For Ever also will give away three pairs of "Miami Lash" eyelashes, top right, valued at $15, to three lucky runner-ups, too! These sparkly fringes were designed especially for use on the models showing designer swimsuit creations in the fashion shows.

HOW TO WIN: Enter for your chance to win by visiting our Sentinel Deals Facebook fan page and telling us why you think you deserve to win. Then, get all your friends to "like" your comment. The entry with the most likes by midnight on Sunday, July 10, wins! The next top three with the most likes win the Miami Lash eyelashes.

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Also, everyone is invited to attend the Lash Lounge Party to pick out a pair of custom lashes for $15 and get professional help in fitting and applying them.

The fun gets started from 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday, July 16 at Sephora South Beach, 721 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305-532-0904. No RSVP is necessary.

For the third year, Make Up For Ever is the official makeup sponsor at Swim Week, which is being held in Miami Beach. The brand also has introduced its newest product, Aqua Liner, $23, right, which was inspired by our very own Magic City! This high-performing waterproof eyeliner comes in 15 fab shades of matte, iridescent and diamond looks. It also has a "Precise-Tip" applicator to help keep you on the straight and narrow. Best part: It won't smudge or run, in the pool and ocean or while out and about our hot, humid town.

Make Up For Ever is carried exclusively at Sephora stores or online at Sephora.com.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Free shampoo and style at Ulta Beauty salons on Wednesday, Thursday ($30 value)


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The Salon at Ulta Beauty is offering appointments for a free shampoo, blowout and & style to get "big volume" or a free shampoo & curly style. Both offerings feature products and tools from Sexy Hair, Solano, TGI and Hot Tools in stores on Wednesday and Thursday, July 6 and 7. The service is valued at $30.

Make an appointment for the free services to get from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday and 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday. You must prebook the appointment and space is limited.

Click here to find a salon location and make your appointment.

I did this when it was offered using Fekkai styling products June and had a wonderful appointment with Joe at the new Fort Lauderdale store. Call today to get your appointment and try it out! You'll love how you look!

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Free after rebate: One of three Physicians Formula products ($10.95 value)


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Get free with rebate one of three Physicians Formula products valued at $10.95: Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Correcting Primer, 2-in-1 Lash Boosting Eyeliner + Serum or 100% Natural Origin Jumbo Mascara.

Download one of the three rebate forms and follow the directions exactly. You can only get one rebate per household. Be sure to buy the packages labeled with the "TRY ME FREE," sticker which will need to be mailed with the completed rebate form and receipt by the dates specified.

Physicians Formula is a high-quality, affordable line that has received high marks from our Pretty Good Idea beauty testers. Find the Physicians Formula line at Target, Walmart, CVS Pharmacy, Albertsons and Ulta stores.

Click here to see all three rebate forms.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Free facials, gift bags at L'Occitane through Sunday


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Take a few minutes for yourself to get some free pampering at the mall. L'Occitane is offering free mini facials and goodie bags through Sunday, June 5, in stores featuring its new plant-based Angelica Skincare line.

Call or stop in to book an appointment and get a Radiant Routine facial consisting of a moisturizing treatment, softening exfoliation and pampering mask and a rejuvinating eye treatment along with a gift bag of samples.

Click here for the deal. There are stores in the malls in Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens, Aventura, Coral Gables and Orlando.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Free $30 blowout & style at Ulta Salons on Wednesday, Thursday


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We LOVE free pampering and free gifts! The Salon at Ulta Beauty is offering a free shampoo, blowout & style featuring Fekkai products in stores on Wednesday and Thursday, June 8-9. The service is valued at $30.

Make an appointment for the free services from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday and 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday. Choose Fekkai styling products from the Silky Straight Collection or Full Blown Volume Collection. Click here to find a location and make your appointment. You must prebook the appointment; space is limited.

ULTA BEAUTY GRAND OPENING IN FORT LAUDERDALE: A brand new Ulta store just opened at 1746 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale; 954-390-7458.

To celebrate, the first 1,000 customers through Sunday, June 5, get a free four-piece gift valued at $26, pictured at right. You must be an Ulta Rewards member to get the freebie. Limit one per customer, while quantities last. Free items may vary.

Also the first 100 customers through the door through Sunday get a mystery Ulta gift card, worth between $5 and $100.

COUPON: Get $3.50 off any $10 or more purchase; expires June 18.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Free shipping on $10 Avon order this weekend


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Other specials include Avon's Anew skin care products, a two-week supply for $25 -- a $30 savings. Smooth minerals blush, eyeshadow and lip gloss are all half off; all three total less than $15 on sale.

Go to http://shop.avon.com. Avon.

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Free Clairol Natural Instincts Hair Color through Facebook on Friday


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Clairol is giving away 75,000 boxes though Sunday of its new Natural Instincts Vibrant or Natural Instincts hair color at noon on Friday, May 12, on Facebook.

Visit the Clairol fan page and click the "Natural Instincts" tab to get the coupon.

Click here for the deal.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Free tote and body lotion with purchase at Bath & Body Works on Saturday


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Get a free tote and full-sized Into the Wild body lotion valued at $10.50 with any Signature Collection purchase at Bath and Body Works from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Keep the tote for yourself or drop in a few more products to make a great Mother's Day gift.

When you buy three Signature products you'll get two free (or buy two and get one free). Also, Slakin 4-ounce candles are on sale for 2 for $10. Plus there are adorable $1 gift bags with tissue paper to that make putting cute gifts together a snap.

Click here for the deal.

Bonus: Don't forget to print this BBW coupon for a free travel item valued at $5 with any purchase. It expires on May 4.

Also, don't forget to print your 25 percent off savings pass at Macy's.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Free Royal Collection Lipgloss or PocketBac from Bath & Body Works on Friday


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Bath & Body Works cordially invites you to celebrate the Royal Wedding with a free Royal Collection Lipgloss or PocketBac with any purchase.

The Royal Collection includes adorable "Royal Pucker," "If the Tiara Fits," "Princess in Training" "and "Kissed by a Prince" scents in glosses and travel antibacterial lotions.

Click here for the deal; it expires April 29.

Bonus: Don't forget to print this BBW coupon for a free travel item valued at $5 with any purchase!

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Free $35 Spring Beauty Bag with purchase at Ulta.com until 3 p.m.


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Make a $25 purchase at Ulta.com and get a free "Spring Forward Beauty Bag" filled with 12 samples valued at $35. Plus, you can get free shipping on your purchase. This "lunchtime special" only is good until 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 27.

Now's as good a time as any to stock up on spring and summer beauty essentials for or to buy that Mother's Day gift!

Click here for the deal. It expires at 3 p.m. today.

For free shipping, use code 50830. Or, to save $3.50 off a $10 purchase, use code 68977 at checking.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Share Earth Day tips and win an Origins Plantscription Anti-Aging Serum


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Earlier this week, we asked you to share an Earth Day tip on how to live greener on our Sentinel Deals fan page on Facebook.com to win a full-sized Origins Plantscription Anti-Aging Serum valued at $55.

Well, we're doing it again! We have 10 more to give away, compliments of Origins! (Click here to see how to get your free cleanser today!)

Here's how to win:

Visit our Sentinel Deals fan page, share your green tip by 11:59 on Friday, April 22, and then we'll make a random drawing to see who gets the prizes.

Click here to share your Earth Day tip. Good luck!

OFFICIAL RULES: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Giveway begins on 04/17/11 and ends at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on 04/21/11. Sponsor: Sun Sentinel, 200 E Las Olas Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale FL, 33301.

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Origins giving away free full-sized cleansers on Friday ($20 value)


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In honor of Earth Day, Origins is giving away a free full-sized Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash ($18.50 value) or A Perfect World Antioxidant Cleanser With White Tea ($20 value) on Friday, April 22, at stores and counters with a trade-in of any brand of an existing skin care product.

The award-winning cleansers by this Earth-loving brand are packed with antioxidants and are paraben-free. All your empty trade-ins will be recycled or responsibility converted into energy through the Return to Origins Recycling Program.

To get the freebie, fill out the form and bring it to Origins. You also can get the offer on Origins.com with any $30 purchase.

Also, listen as the Grammy-winning band Train headlines the Origins Rocks Earth Month concert at 8 p.m. Wednesday in New York City, streaming live at Origins.com/LiveConcert. The show will rebroadcast at 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Thursday.

Click here to print the form and find an Origins location to visit on Friday, while supplies last.

SHARE AND WIN: Share your tip for living greener on our Sentinel Deals Facebook fan page and you could win one of 10 full-sized Origins Plantscription Anti-Anging Serums, valued at $55, for free, compliments of Origins!

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Personal consultations with Lancôme beauty expert Sandy Linter


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Want to look like a celeb?

Here’s your chance to get personal star treatment from a celebrity makeup artist. Lancôme beauty expert Sandy Linter, whose roster of Tinseltown A-listers includes Uma Thurman and Christie Brinkley, will be offering one-on-one consultations from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Neiman Marcus in Boca Raton.

Linter is co-author of a new book, “The Makeup Wakeup: Revitalizing Your Look at Any Age” (Running Press; $23), which aims to help women older than 40 face their beauty demons. The guide offers tips on everything from sun damage to abused eyebrows.

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Be sure to check out the Color Design Eye Brightening All-In-One 5 Shadow & Liner Palette ($48), which uses a new wet pour process that delivers super-smooth shadows.

To book an appointment with Linter, call 561-417-5151 and ask for the Lancôme counter. Space is limited. Neiman Marcus is inside Town Center Mall, 5860 Glades Road.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Free Bath & Body Works Country Chic lotion


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Get a free 2-ounce bottle of Bath & Body Work's new Country Chic lotion, valued at $3.50, in stores and online on Saturday. The coupon is being offered through the Bath & Body Works fan page on Facebook. No purchase is necessary.

The new scent is described by the company as a "sparkling blend of lemon, bright wildflowers, and spring woods inspired by the fresh air and natural beauty of America's countryside."

Click here for the deal (you have to be logged into Facebook for it to work). If you order online, use code FBS113664.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Get travel-ready with new Sonia Kashuk cosmetic bags at Target


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A few weeks ago, Target was giving away free beauty bags stuffed with samples and coupons and I got mine in the mail yesterday. It's one of the best freebies I think I've ever received. (Did you get yours?) The makeup bag is a really lovely periwinkle blue geometic pattern and is part of Sonia Kashuk's new spring cosmetic bag collection at Target.

The new SK spring cosmetic bags come in six versatile styles of three mix-and-match patterns in solids and stripes. These nylon bags will definitely get you through the security line at the airport with ease and style. Plus, they're priced at a budget-friendly $5.99 to $39.99.

I love the Geo Weekender ($24.99), right. It's a nice, roomy bag with lots of pockets for stashing all my many travel makeup essentials. There is even a matching makeup brush collection!

Click here to browse all the Sonia Kashuk spring cosmetic bags.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Free gifts at Bath & Body Works I Love Fragrance Event on Saturday


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Bath & Body Works is having an "I Love Fragrance Event" in stores on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. and giving away great free gifts with a purchase.

Get ready for spring and check out all the fresh, new scents at the free, one-day event. Plus, you get a cute pink tote bag and free full-sized Country Chic body lotion valued at $15.50 with any Signature Collection purchase (while supplies last.) Plus, take a fragrance personality test and vote on the next summer fragrance, too.

Also, print out this coupon good for a free travel sized item valued at $5 good with your purchase, too!

Click here for the deal.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Free deluxe samples of Sephora Full Action Mascara, Lancome Genifique


7-in-1Mascara.jpgGet a free deluxe sample Sephora Collection 7-in-1 Full Action Mascara with a coupon good at Sephora Inside JC Penney.

This mascara does it all: Volumizes, lengthens, curls, separates, strengthens, protects and nourishes -- and it's free!

Click here for the coupon. It expires on April 7. Note: The coupon is only honored at Sephora Inside JC Penney stores.

Bonus deal: Click here to get a coupon good for a seven-day supply of Lancome's Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate. It expires on March 31.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Free cosmetic bag filled with samples, coupons from Target


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Take a short survey from Target and get a cute cosmetic bag filled with samples and $25 in coupons from Nivea, Olay, Sauve, Sally Hansen, Revlon and more.

Click here for the deal. They'll go quick!

P.S. Here's a bonus $5-off coupon for any Physicians Formula product. It expires on June 15.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Shop-O-Matic Beauty Bash at Bloomingdales in Boca on Thursday


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UPDATE: All the tickets might be gone, but that doesn't mean you can't join us for a spring fling with cosmetics! (Tickets were to reserve a gift bag for the first 100 attendees to arrive at 6 p.m.) But, you can still join in all the fun and festivities and get pampered and pretty at the cosmetics counters, enter the raffles for great prizes and enjoy the DJ, drinks and light bites, too! Hope to see you tonight!

Join the Sun Sentinel shopping bloggers for an exclusive preview of the season's hot makeup collections from all your favorite prestige brands at the Shop-O-Matic Beauty Bash.

The fun gets started at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at Bloomingdale's at Town Center, 5840 Glades Road, Boca Raton.

Particpating cosmetic counters include Shiseido, Nars, Sue Devitt, Bobbi Brown, Guerlain, Dior, Laura Mercier, Clinique, Borghese, Chanel, MAC, Clarins, Estee Lauder, Lancome and Strivectin.

Test out all the hot new spring beauty collections, get free makeovers and makeup lessons from experts and get a chair massage, all while enjoying music and light refreshments.

Plus, you can win great spring cosmetics prizes and the first 100 with a ticket to arrive take home a free gift bag of goodies, too, compliments of Bloomies.

RSVP to SunSentinel.com/BeautyBash. Space is limited so get your ticket today.

See you Thursday!

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Spring beauty looks bloom light & bright


Spring is ready to, well, spring, and we're ready for a fling with lovely trends blooming at beauty counters in South Florida department stores. The uberhot trends include flawless foundations; soft, feminine pastels for eyes and cheeks; and bold, matte lips. It's time to shed those violent violets from fall and winter and lighten and brighten up with limited-edition collections in corals, pinks, yellows and lilacs.

JOIN US! Check out all the new spring looks at the Shop-O-Matic Beauty Bash at 6 p.m. on Thursday at Bloomingdale's in Boca Raton. Click here to get a ticket!

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Chanel's collection consists of a pearly palette of roses, peaches and corals and greens. But the big news here for South Florida fashionistas is the new oil-free Vitalumiere Aqua Ultra-Light Skin Perfecting Makeup with SPF 15 ($45). Formulated with mineral-coated pigments to minimize the effects of perspiration and oil, this product promises to be a godsend in the death throes of steamy summer. This lightweight liquid slips on like silk and offers invisible-yet-full coverage. It's available in 10 shades of rose and beige — and is worth every single penny.

Bobbi Brown's limited-edition Peony & Python collection paints purples and pinks on pouts with the creamy Lilac Rich Lip Color with SPF 12 and Pale Peony Rich Color Gloss ($22 each). The soft lilac and grey eye shadows in the Peony & Python Palette ($50) are nothing to blink at, either. They're just plum pretty and, as always, glide on like a dream.

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Erase dark under-eye circles and fight fine lines with Sue Devitt's new Microquatic Bioluminescence Illuminating Concealer with SPF 20 ($25). This super-emollient coverup has light-reflecting properties along with Australian botanicals, antioxidant orchid extracts and Vitamin E. It comes in four shades.

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Soften up with the Clarins Neo Pastels Collection, right. The Blush Prodige Illuminating Cheek Colour ($28) in Miami Pink offers the perfect blend of matte and iridescent to get you glowing in the right direction. Pull off the hot matte lip look with Rouge Hydra Nude Smoothing Lipstick ($24) in four rich, moisturizing shades.

It's total infatuation with Estee Lauder's Pure Color Orange Crush Collection inspired by Derek Lam, straight off New York Fashion Week runways. The Pure Color Gloss and Eye Shadow ($20 each) look fantastic on all skin tones. Also tops for tips are the Pure Color Nail Lacquers in Hot Coral, Mega Fuchsia, Purple Passion and, for daring gals, Wicked Green and Wild Blue ($19).

You can't get much bolder than Lime Crime's D'Lilac's and My Beautiful Rocket opaque lipsticks ($16 each). This hip line's motto is: "So bright, it's illegal!" And these super-bold, long-wearing formulas in 10 shades are not for the faint of heart. (Get 'em at the Space NK counter at Bloomies.)

Go completely Gaga with MAC's nude-shaded Viva Glam Gaga 2 Amplified Crème Lipstick or Lipglass ($14.50), inspired by the Lady herself. Plus, your purchase benefits the MAC AIDS Fund.

Trend tip
Want to get the hot matte lip look without buying a new lipstick? Just apply your favorite lipstick and dust a little translucent powder over lips. Voila!

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Find out how lasers treat body fat at 1 p.m. today in our Health Chat


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Find out how lasers, ultrasounds and other cutting-edge procedures can treat unwanted fat in our hour-long web chat at 1 p.m. Friday with noted dermatologist and best-selling author Dr. Leslie Baumann at SunSentinel.com.

Dr. Baumann is a board certified dermatologist, researcher and expert on cosmetic dermatology and skin care. She also is the author of "Skin Type Solutions."

Dr. Baumann, head of the Baumann Cosmetic & Research Institute in Miami Beach and former Professor of Dermatology at the University of Miami, is the author of "Skin Type Solutions," which helps take the guesswork out of skin care and shopping for products. She also writes The Skin Guru blog.

If you can't make the chat, e-mail question in advance to healthchats@SunSentinel.com.

Ask the good doctor all your questions about slimming down with lasers live at 1 p.m. on Friday!

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Free Redken Intra Force hair care kit ($39 value)


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Get a free Redken Intra Force Stater kit for thinning hair that include shampoo, toner and scalp treatment valued at $39.

Answer a few questions and get the free 30-day supply of this premium brand of hair care available in salons.

Click here for the deal. Don't wait! This won't be around for long.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Free Clairol Nice 'n Easy Color Blend Foam through Facebook


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Like Clairol on Facebook.com and get a free box of the new Nice 'n Easy Color Blend Foam haircolor.

Clairol is giving out 25,000 free boxes a day through Jan. 27. Like the fan page and click on the "Free Foam" tab. If you don't get one today, check back tomorrow.

Click here for the deal. Be sure you're logged into Facebook.com.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Save additional 20 percent on yummy 'Yes To' skin care line that grows on you


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Feed your face with fruits and veggies packed into the affordable “Yes To” line of products featuring four garden-fresh varieties to nourish every skin type. Plus, with Shop-O-Matic's exclusive coupon code, you'll save an additional 20 percent on your total order!

Have dry skin? Then say Yes To Carrots. For sensitive skin, try Yes To Cucumbers. Yes To Tomatoes treats oil and acne. And aging/sun damaged skin gets a boost from antioxidant-rich Yes To Blueberries. These organics are 95 percent natural and free of sodium lauryl sulfates, parabens and phthalates.

The line, which includes face, body, lip and hair products, runs $2.99-$19.99 and is available at YesToCarrots.com, Target, CVS, Ulta and Whole Food stores. Our Shop-O-Matic testers loved the delicious scent of the gentle Yes to Cucumbers Natural Glow Facial Towelettes and realy appreciated the $5.99 price for 30 wipes.

Click here to shop. Save an 20 percent with coupon code YTPR20. It's good through Feb. 28.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Get a free Rimmel London product at Target with coupons


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Get a free Rimmel London cosmetic item from Target using coupons.

Here's how to get the deal:

1. Print out the $2 off any Rimmel Cosmetic item at Target.com. (Click Beauty category on left.)

2. Print $1 off any Rimmel Cosmetic item from AllYou.com.

Take them to Target to get your freebie! There are several products selling for $3 in the line.

P.S. Also, you can print a coupon for $2-off Rimmel Lash Accelorator at Rimmel's Facebook fan page. This new lengthener is selling for $9.99. CVS is having a buy one, get one 50 percent off on Rimmel products, too.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.

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Free $3.50 lotion at Bath & Body Works, no purchase necessary


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Get a free travel-sized lotion of the new romatic "Carried Away" scent valued at $3.50 at Bath & Body Works with a coupon. There's no purchase necesary.

Print it out and stop in any store to get your freebie. This deal was offered on Bath & Body Work's fan page of Facebook.

Click here for the deal. The coupon expires on Sunday, Jan. 23.

While your at it , here's two more coupons (you know you're not leaving that store without buying something!): a free travel sized item valued at $5 with any purchase and
a free anti-bac valued at $5 with any $10 purchase.

Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and get mobile alerts: Text DEALS to 23539.