Month: July 2021

This Saks Fifth Avenue Sale Earns You Up To $200 Off Luxury Beauty Buys — Including Augustinus Bader

While it’s true that beauty products go on sale at major retailers all the time, it’s rare to get a chance to earn major money off both beauty and fragrance. But Saks Fifth Avenue’s Beauty Spend/Get event for 2021 is just that. Seriously. On July 28 and 29, you can get up to $200 (!!!) off with code “BEAUTY3SF.” The more you buy, the more money off you’ll get.

At STYLECASTER, we’re all about Saks Fifth Avenue’s luxe beauty products, including hard-to-find skincare and makeup. We’re talking celeb-favorite brands including La Mer, Guerlain, Kiehl’s, Tom Ford, Clé de Peau Beauté, Estée Lauder, Dior, Sisley-Paris and so many more. So if you’re going to shop the two-day event, we suggest heading there first.

Of course, we can’t forget fragrance, something that’s fun to switch up depending on your day and mood. It also makes a great gift. Who wouldn’t want to receive Byredo’s Mixed Emotions with its display-worthy bottle? And then there’s cult-favorite brand Diptyque’s Orphéon that will make everyone ask what you’re wearing. We could go on and on.

Here’s the deal: When you make a purchase on qualifying beauty and fragrance — including our luxe picks below — and spend a certain amount, you’ll receive an amount off in return. The more you spend, the more you save, and the savings get increasingly bigger as the tiers climb in value. To wit, spend $250 and get $50 off, $500 and get $100 off, and spend $1,000 and get $200 off. Just don’t forget to use the code “BEAUTY3SF.”

There are hundreds of products to choose from but we got you started with some of our favorites, below. Happy shopping!

Our mission at STYLECASTER is to bring style to the people, and we only feature products we think you’ll love as much as we do. Saks Fifth Avenue is a STYLECASTER sponsor, however, all products in this article were independently selected by our editors. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale.

augustinus bader the rich cream

Saks Fifth Avenue.

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream PPC Cellular Renewal Rich Cream

Fans like Victoria Beckham can’t be wrong about this cell-renewing face cream. The brand’s patented TFC8 complex of amino acids helps reduce the signs of aging and environmental damage, soften fine lines and wrinkles and even out the skin’s tone and texture.

byredo eyeshadow

Saks Fifth Avenue.

Byredo Eyeshadow

You know Byredo for its luxe scents but it’s time to acquaint yourself with its stellar makeup. This metal ‘raindrop’ compact contains five pressed shadows in matte, metallic and ultra-glitter finishes.

byredo mixed emotions

Saks Fifth Avenue.

Byredo Mixed Emotions Eau de Parfum

If you haven’t smelled Mixed Emotions yet, you’re in for a treat. It has top notes of maté and black currant but base notes of birch wood and papyrus for a really stunning blend.

dior addict lip glow

Saks Fifth Avenue.

Dior Addict Lip Glow Color Reviver Balm

There are eight colors — including two new finishes — of this glowy lip balm that looks great on literally everyone. The classic color 001 Pink shade gives lips that flushed, just-kissed look.

la mer blue heart creme de la mer

Saks Fifth Avenue.

La Mer Blue Heart Crème de la Mer Moisturizing Cream

The iconic dry skin–friendly face cream comes in this limited-edition decorative jar commemorating the brand’s mission in helping to protect marine habitats across the world. Inside is the same Crème de la Mer you know and love with the soothing “Miracle Broth” ingredients.

burberry burberry brit for her eau de parfum This Saks Fifth Avenue Sale Earns You Up To $200 Off Luxury Beauty Buys — Including Augustinus Bader

Saks Fifth Avenue.

Burberry Brit For Her Eau De Parfum

This iconic fragrance is seriously addictive. Scents of icy pear, sugared almond and intense vanilla blend beautifully.

lancome ultra wear all over concealer

Saks Fifth Avenue.

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Concealer

The best-selling Teint Idole foundation is now a concealer. Available in 20 shades, this full-coverage concealer is both lightweight and hydrating.

hermes lip enhancer

Saks Fifth Avenue.

Hermès Rose Hermès Rosy Lip Enhancer

It’s not exactly a lipstick or a lip gloss. Instead, this your-lips-but-better balm gives your pout a hint of sheer pink color with a soft matte finish in three pretty shades.

shiseido vital perfection

Saks Fifth Avenue.

Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting & Firming Eye Cream

Yes, you do need eye cream—especially if you’re seeing the first signs of aging. This one uses what Shiseido calls the “MATSU-ProSculpt Complex” to visibly lift and firm in just a week.

dr barbara sturm the good c

Saks Fifth Avenue.

Dr. Barbara Sturm The Good C Vitamin C Serum

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Emily Ratajkowski, Hailey Bieber, Bella Hadid and Kim Kardashian (phew!) all use Dr. Barbara Sturm’s skincare or see the aesthetician in Los Angeles. If you can’t get to her spa, these stellar products are the next best thing. If you’re dealing with dullness and hyperpigmentation, this vitamin C serum is a sure bet.

olaplex no. 8

Saks Fifth Avenue.

Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Hair Mask

You already know about Olaplex’s hair-strengthening properties. This 4-in-1 mask has the same Bond Building technology but also adds shine, moisture and body to strands.

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Is It Time to Plan a Family Legacy Trip?

family legacy trip

A family legacy trip is any trip you take with your grandchildren that shares and builds a sense of family history with them. Ideally, it’s a skip-gen variety where it is just you and them!

Why Is It Important?

Apart from the fun you will have, studies have shown that children with a strong sense of family are more resilient as adults. Parents obviously play an important role in developing a strong sense of family, but these same studies show that grandparents provide a deeper and broader connectedness to the family narrative.

Add to this the fact that grandparents often have more time and opportunity available than busy parents, and your role becomes apparent.

On a Grand Scale

In December of 2019 (right before COVID hit!), my husband and I took our history-loving 10-year-old grandson to Bastogne, Belgium, for the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. He was named for his great grandfather, who is no longer living, but we saw the tree planted in his memory by the local Belgians.

We heard about and met people my father-in-law actually knew as a tank gunner in World War II. It was a dramatic, once-in-a-lifetime kind of trip.

On a Small Scale

But family legacy trips don’t have to be like anything on that scale. Last summer, I took three of my grandchildren (ages 8 – 12) on a tour of my childhood in a small town in northeastern Ohio. We stopped at the two homes I lived in during the course of my childhood and drove by my schools and the church.

But most important, I took them to all my favorite haunts, including the waterfall in the center of town, the stone bridge and caves at the end of my road, and down to the Chagrin River to catch crayfish.

My mother has been gone for 25 years, but I taught them how to catch crayfish the same way she taught me: carefully lift a rock and place your cup right behind any you see – because they always shoot backwards!

At one point, I said to my grandchildren, “Do you know who you’re meeting today in this river?” Because of COVID, we had chosen a spot where no one else was around, so they looked around perplexed.

“My mother,” I told them. They smiled and I think they understood. By nightfall, my 12-year-old granddaughter had proclaimed my childhood “the childhood of her dreams.” Imagine how good that felt!

I have told them stories from my childhood but actually taking them to my hometown made the stories come alive. So much fun, and the total cost of the trip was under $300.

So Many Different Types!

This past Father’s Day, our best friends took their 7-year-old grandson on a fishing trip because they have such fond memories of fishing with their dads.

They didn’t go to any of the same old “fishing holes” but as they completed the familiar tasks of baiting the hooks and casting, they shared stories that made their own fathers come more alive to this little grandson. They thought it a fitting way to spend Father’s Day – and I agree!

Patricia Washburn of Omaha has a different take on a family legacy trip. In 2017, her husband Marlyn, a former high school principal, died of breast cancer at the age of 66. Devastated, she decided to carry on his legacy of education.

She professionally wrapped his last car, a 2014 Dodge Dart, with his picture and information about how men can also develop breast cancer. She often takes one of her grandchildren with her on her educational road trips. Along the way, she shares stories about her husband – their grandfather – to keep his memory alive.

Overcoming Possible Obstacles

But what if you can’t travel or even get together with your grandchildren? Does it mean a family legacy trip is beyond your reach? By no means! All it takes is a little creativity – and maybe mutual access to the internet.

Explain to your grandchild that you are going to take a “trip down memory lane.” Bring out old family pictures. If they’re not already in albums, work on organizing and putting them in albums while sharing related family stories. If you’re far apart, share the photos and stories over the internet.

Have you done a DNA test? They’re easy to do and fairly inexpensive. Perhaps this is the time to introduce your grandchild to genealogy – and a little “armchair travel.” Trace your family roots and then explore the countries your ancestors may have come from. T

here is so much information on the internet, and you can personalize it with family anecdotes which you – and maybe only you – might know.

We grandparents have an important role in sharing and grounding our grandchildren in the family history. There are so many ways to do this – so why not start planning your family legacy trip today!

Have you ever taken a “family legacy trip” with your grandchildren? What were some highlights? If not, where would you like to go and what stories do you want to make sure to pass along?

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This Anti-Scrub Face Scrub Is Exactly What My Sensitive Skin Needs

Usually, when I hear a beauty brand is coming out is coming out with a facial scrub, I know I’ll have to sit out that product launch. I try a lot of products in my job but I know my skin and my sensitive dermis cannot handle harsh scrubs. Luckily, Kopari’s California Glow Enzyme Scrub isn’t like typical face scrubs you used as a teenager when you didn’t know any better. (Just me?)

My ultra-sensitive, reactive skin took right to this scrub and I think I know why. Scooping into the product you can feel that it’s not a rough scrub. The addition of hydrating coconut milk makes the formula feel more like a melting, makeup remover balm and I love those. Then there’s the vitamin B5 to help lock in moisture and I’m less concerned about the harshness of a physical scrub.

Our mission at STYLECASTER is to bring style to the people, and we only feature products we think you’ll love as much as we do. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale.

kopari face scrub

Kopari.

To be honest, physical face scrubs have gotten a bit villainized as of late. They aren’t all harsh, creating microtears and damaging your moisture barrier. That’s just a few bad apples on the market. Scrubs like Kopari’s use natural, biodegradable physical exfoliants to remove dead cells and make skin look more even-toned. There’s also the addition of pineapple and papaya enzymes to brighten skin.

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Like other Kopari faves, its newest launch is vegan and cruelty-free, as well as free of silicones, parabens and sulfates. It’s also made without synthetic fragrances so the spa-like smell you’re getting is from the coconut, papaya and mango. California Glow Enzyme Scrub is gentle but still best used just a few times a week. You don’t really need it more than that, especially if you’re using other chemical exfoliators in your routine.

If you’re ready to get a little West Coast sun in a jar, California Glow Enzyme Scrub launches July 29 on Kopari’s website and at Ulta. Get those points ready.

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Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale Means $140 Off the Beloved NuFace Devices

Since you’re probably not getting a facial anytime soon, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale’s skincare tools are the perfect way to get your face in check. Whether you’re feeling dry and dehydrated, congested and breakout-prone or just dull, these skincare tools will brighten you up in no time. Or maybe you’re looking to tone up your face and body. Well, there are microcurrent tools for that too. Really, what doesn’t this sale have?

The Nordstrom Anniversary sale officially runs from July 28 – August 8. Nordy Club Cardmembers shop are all shopping now, though. It’s a lot like Sephora’s VIB sale in terms of cardmember status and date of shopping. Items do sell out so if you have your eye on something specific, mark your calendar and jump online to secure your item. There are dozens of products to choose from but we got you started with a handful of favorites, below. And don’t forget to check out even more beauty deals here.

Our mission at STYLECASTER is to bring style to the people, and we only feature products we think you’ll love as much as we do. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale.

NuFACE Trinity Trainer Wrinkle Reducer Nordstroms Anniversary Sale Means $140 Off the Beloved NuFace Devices

Image: NuFace.

Advanced Facial Toning Kit — $140 Off

Go big with this multi-solution contouring set and the full-size Facial Toning Device.

dermaflash one lilac

Image: Dermaflash.

Dermaflash One Lilac Exfoliation & Peach Fuzz Removal Device — $46 Off

Remove dead skin cells and unwanted peach fuzz. This set includes a Dermaflash One Device, four Dermaflash edges, PreFlash cleanser, PostFlash Moisturizer and the charging base.

riki skinny mirror

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Riki Loves Riki Riki Skinny Lighted Mirror — $80 Off

While not skincare exactly, you’ll be able to see every pore with this luxe lit mirror. It connects to your phone for all the hands-free selfies and TikToks videos.

nuface nubody skin

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NuFace NuBody Skin Toning Device Set — $139 Off

This FDA-cleared at-home microcurrent body toning device aims to reduce the appearance of cellulite, as well as tone and firm the skin.

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Dorit Kemsley Facial Cleansing Balm

Dorit Kemsley Facial Cleansing Balm

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Instagram Beauty

If I get the scoop on one Dorit Kemsley’s beauty products I will always run, not walk, to the nearest Wifi enabled device to order. I mean, they’re the one thing she recommends that I can normally afford. And this post came at the perfect time as I’m actually looking for a new facial cleanser, and who wouldn’t want to have skin like Dorit? Until she develops her own skincare like—with packaging completely covered in logos, obvi—you’d better believe her recs are my holy grail.

 

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Dorit Kemsley's Facial Cleansing Balm

True Botanicals Calm Ginger Turmeric Cleansing Balm

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