Beauty Land Bargains and Sales

*LAST UPDATED: 7/1/2008

So, tonight I’m on the hunt for beauty bargains and sales, trying to track down the mythical 50% off everything at MAC coupon code (lol, I wish!). I haven’t found any superb deals so far (Shu’s 20% off Friends & Family sale ends tonight, bummer), but a number of companies, like MAC and Sephora, are offering deep discounts on select summer products. Quite a few also do free shipping on purchases over a certain amount.

Here’s what I’ve got so far: these are ongoing sales and promotions at some of my favorite beauty and cosmetics companies. Most of them are only valid online (unless specified otherwise) and, unfortunately for ya’ll overseas, only apply to orders shipped in the continental US.

Ladies, if you find any cool makeup and beauty sales, coupon codes or promotions (international ones too) and leave them in the comments, I’ll update this post with the new info. 🙂

Makeup and Beauty Sales and Coupon Codes

• Barneys New York
  Big markdowns on hundreds of items, but don’t expect to walk away with this Prada bag for less than $600, even after the markdown.
• Bath & Body Works
  It’s their Big Semi-Annual Sale! Get huge discounts on all of their Signature Collection of Body Splashes, Creamy Body Washes, Shower Gels and Body Creams, each only $5 (regularly priced $10.50), as well as a big selection of clearance items as much as 75% off. Plus, they’re again offering 3 for $10 on their full line of anti-bacterial hand soaps (regularly $4.50 each). Good both in-store and online, the sale ends July 7.
• Clarins
  Free standard shipping on any order through June 30 using promo code JUNEFS.
• Clinique
  Free standard shipping with any $50+ purchase.
• Elizabeth Arden
  Free metallic beauty tote with purchase of $75 using coupon code SUMMERBAG at checkout. Offer ends June 30.
• Estee Lauder
  Free standard shipping with any purchase of $35 or more. Also, receive three free samples (from among 10) with all orders.
• Lancome
  Free shipping and free samples with any $50 purchase.
• MAC Cosmetics
  Free standard shipping on orders of $60 or more. They’re also offering free shipping on all Summer Selects purchases through July 8.
• Mario Badescu
  Rumor has it they’re offering 15% off online purchases using coupon code 325527 (thanks, Dao!) through July 7.
• Neiman Marcus
  During their Summer Sale, take an extra 25% off already-reduced items. There’s not a lot to choose from among the sale items in the beauty department, though. I did see a few Juice Couture pouches. Also, get free shipping on orders over $200 using coupon code JUNENM.
• Nordstrom
  50% off select apparel and shoes for women, and free standard shipping on purchases of $200 or more.
• Origins
  Free standard shipping with purchases of $75 or more, plus your choice of sample products with each order.
• Prescriptives
  Free standard shipping with any $50 purchase through Dec. 31, and free samples with any purchase. Also, receive 40% off the purchase of the Prescriptives Mineral Makeup Brush, sale price $17 (a $30 value) with the purchase of All Mineral Makeup SPF 15 (and get free shipping) using promo code MBRUSH at checkout.
• Saks Fifth Avenue
  Free shipping with any purchase of $150 or more with coupon code FREESHIP. Also, a number of beauty products are on sale, including a few Ted Gibson conditioners for $15.27 each and a Dolce & Gabana toiletry kit for $69 (regular $115).
• Sephora
  Save up to 75% off on select Bourjois products like Shimmer Shine Liquid Eyeshadow (in-store and online). The sale pickin’s are slim on their website, but there are still a few good items available if you look closely. Also, get free shipping on all Sephora.com orders over $50.
• Shu Uemura
  Get free standard shipping on orders over $75.
• Stila Cosmetics
  Receive 20% off and free shipping on orders of $30 or more in vintage items using coupon code VAVOOM at checkout. Also, get free shipping on all Stila orders over $50 using coupon code STILAOVER.
• Ulta
  They’ve got a few ongoing deals. Save $3.50 off $10 online with promo code 94610, or in store with printed coupon. Also, receive free shipping (and free samples) on orders over $50. While supplies last, take advantage of their buy one, get one free deal on a big selection of products (including brushes) and get 20% off flat irons and select hair dryers.
• Urban Apothecary
  Get 15% off purchases of $40 or more using promo code PRO50.
• Victoria’s Secret
  Free shipping and handling on US orders of $100 or more. Enter VSSALE at checkout for details. Plus, they’re offering big savings on select Secret Garden body lotions, mists and hand creams. Get 4 for $19.99 or 7 for $29.99.
• Yves Saint Laurent
  Free standard shipping plus a sample of elle, their new fragrance for women.

Makeup and Beauty Sales and Coupon Codes – International

• MAC Cosmetics UK
  UK – Free standard shipping on orders using coupon code SURVEY4.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen