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 free gift cards to use on anything you want. But Saks Fifth Avenue’s Gift Card Event for 2021 is just that. Seriously. From July 22-24, you can earn up to $700 (!!!) with code “JULY21SF.” All you have to do is shop your fave items during the event. The more you buy, the more you’ll earn.

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 three-day event, we suggest heading there first.

Here’s the deal: When you make a purchase on qualifying products — including our luxe picks below — and spend a certain amount, you’ll receive a Saks gift card in return. The more you spend, the more you earn, and the rewards get increasingly bigger as the tiers climb in value. To wit, spend $250-$499 and earn a $25 gift card; between $500-$999 for a $50 gift card; $1,000-$1,999 for a $100 gift card; $2,000-$2,999 and earn a $450 gift card; and $3,000 or more to earn a $700 gift card. There are hundreds of products to choose from but we got you started with some of our favorites, below.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Exfoliating your skin at any age brings about its unique share of benefits. Young women exfoliate their skin to provide a good scrub down to help prevent blemishes and create a healthy looking glow.

As we get older, thankfully we typically don’t have to deal with acne, but we do have to deal with other issues like dull looking skin and clogged pores. Not all face exfoliators are created equal and those that work well for younger skin will not serve mature women’s skin.

Let’s take a look at the best face exfoliators for mature skin, what they do, and why you should exfoliate regularly.

What Is a Face Exfoliator?

A face exfoliator is basically a product whose main function is to remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin.

Why remove dead skin cells? Our skin naturally sheds skin cells daily, but as we get older this process slows down. This can create flaky patches, itchiness, and lackluster skin. Exfoliation comes in handy as we get older to help give our skin a little boost with cellular turnover.

There are two types of exfoliators, physical and chemical. The best exfoliator depends on your skin type and your age.

Physical Exfoliator

Physical exfoliators contain microbeads, granules, or other sort of scrubbing material, like apricot seeds for example. These abrasive agents are meant to slough the skin and remove dead skin cells with.

Useful Info: Certain microbeads have recently been banned by the FDA through the Microbead-Free Waters Act.

Chemical Exfoliator

Chemical exfoliators use acids like alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) or beta-hydroxy acids (BHAs) that react with the skin to remove dead skin cells from the surface and clean pores.

Dermatologists suggest that older women should opt for chemical exfoliators as they are less abrasive on our skin than physical exfoliators.

Why Use an Exfoliator?

As we age, our skin tends to start looking dull. We know that accumulated dead cells on the surface of our skin is a major factor for the lack of brightness. Exfoliating can help restore fresh looking skin.

As your face exfoliator removes the dead layer of skin cells and other types of buildup, it leaves your face refreshed and feeling like new. You will notice that your skin absorbs your moisturizer better after you have exfoliated, therefore using the nutrients better and going deeper into your skin, making your moisturizer more effective.

Best Face Exfoliators for Older Women

The type of exfoliator for mature skin that you choose will depend on your skin type. Be extra mindful when choosing your exfoliator, especially if you have dry or sensitive skin. You may notice that some brands use the word clarifying instead of exfoliating.

Always moisturize after using a skin exfoliator to restore much needed moisture to your skin.

NeoStrata Foaming Glycolic Wash

This Foaming Glycolic Wash from NeoStrata cleanses and exfoliates at the same time. It helps restore a clear and radiant complexion. It’s formulated with 18% glycolic acid that gently removes impurities, unclogs pores and supports healthy dermal cell renewal. Grapefruit extracts offer rich antioxidants that promote healthy skin and a refreshed feel.

Clinique Clarifying Lotion

The Clinique Clarifying Lotion is step 2 in their customized 3-Step Skincare System. It is a super gentle clarifying lotion that you can use twice a day. The refreshing formula sweeps away grime and dulling skin flakes to reveal smoother, clearer skin.

RoC Daily Resurfacing Disks

RoC Daily Resurfacing Disks are self-foaming pads that are infused with skin-conditioning cleansers. They are textured on one side to gently exfoliate dirt, oil, and complexion-dulling impurities and smooth on the other to gently cleanse and remove make-up around the delicate eye area.

SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser

SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser combines alpha and beta hydroxy acids that remove dead cells and other impurities from your skin to provide a smoother and brighter complexion. Round soft jojoba spheres provide gentle exfoliating action while lavender extract tones and soothes inflammation. Mildly astringent citrus oils minimize large pores for a radiant and refreshed appearance.

Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting Exfoliant

Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting Exfoliant is a gentle leave-on exfoliant that contains salicylic acid which quickly unclogs pores, smooths wrinkles, brightens and evens out skin tone. It is gentle enough to use every day and is good for all skin types.

Glossier Exfoliating Skin Perfector

Glossier Solution is not a physical scrub. Solution uses a 10% blend of skincare acids to “unglue” dead skin and sweep it away. It is made with three acid groups: Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA), Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA), and Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) that help improve the appearance of blemishes, visible redness, and enlarged pores.

Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel

Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel is a fast-acting, two-step daily treatment. The effective dose of 5 AHA/BHAs plus antioxidants and vitamins help lift away dead skin along with excess oils and impurities. The treatment improves the appearance of uneven tone and skin texture.

Whatever product you choose, make sure it serves you well.

Do you exfoliate regularly? Why do you exfoliate? Did you stop exfoliating when you got older? Which product is your favorite exfoliator? Tell us about your exfoliating process in the comments below.

If you want to shop for The Ordinary, you can head to Ulta or Sephora or of course, online. But there’s something so exciting about being able to get your fave products from The Ordinary at Target. Because who doesn’t want to go on a Target run, like, all the time? While you’re there grabbing cat food, paper towels, sparkling water and a crop top or two, you can now grab The Ordinary’s affordable skincare at the same time. What can’t you get?!

You can thank Ulta for bringing The Ordinary to Target. The Ulta Beauty at Target shop-in-shop has been announced, bringing skin, hair, makeup and fragrance to the retailer. According to WWD, the Ulta shops in Target will open in 100 locations next month and continue to roll out to 800 Target stores over the next few years.

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.

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Now, this isn’t just some little display. Target stores will have more than 50 Ulta brands in a huge Ulta-branded space. If you’re worried about your Ulta Rewards points, know that you’ll be able to grab both the Target Circle and Ultamate Rewards when shopping. So, it’s basically a no-brainer. You’ll be able to grab The Ordinary’s stellar acne solutions, dark spot products and niacinamide-infused faves. But also prodcuts from brands including Anastasia Beverly Hills, Benefit Cosmetics, MAC Cosmetics, Nudestix, Tarte, Kopari Beauty, Peach & Lily, Sunday Riley and MORE.

Yes, all at Target! We told you it was exciting. For now, you can shop skincare from the links above, but we’ll update you as soon as they’re all live at Target.

Dorit Kemsley’s Black Top and Leggings

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We all know that when Dorit Kemsley commits to a look she usually commits to a brand too. Which here she has committed herself to the brand Off-White in their black logo top and leggings. Now she usually goes above and beyond in most of her outfits which I am of course a fan of. But this time she dialed it back and kept it simple which I am an even bigger fan of. But that probably won’t last long because there’s sure to be an extravagant look packed away in one of her 15 luggage bags.

Sincerely Stylish,

Jess

Click Here to See Her Off-White Logo Top and Leggings

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If you want to shop for The Ordinary, you can head to Ulta or Sephora or of course, online. But there’s something so exciting about being able to get your fave products from The Ordinary at Target. Because who doesn’t want to go on a Target run, like, all the time? While you’re there grabbing cat food, paper towels, sparkling water and a crop top or two, you can now grab The Ordinary’s affordable skincare at the same time. What can’t you get?!

You can thank Ulta for bringing The Ordinary to Target. The Ulta Beauty at Target shop-in-shop has been announced, bringing skin, hair, makeup and fragrance to the retailer. According to WWD, the Ulta shops in Target will open in 100 locations next month and continue to roll out to 800 Target stores over the next few years.

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.

Source: Instagram

Now, this isn’t just some little display. Target stores will have more than 50 Ulta brands in a huge Ulta-branded space. If you’re worried about your Ulta Rewards points, know that you’ll be able to grab both the Target Circle and Ultamate Rewards when shopping. So, it’s basically a no-brainer. You’ll be able to grab The Ordinary’s stellar acne solutions, dark spot products and niacinamide-infused faves. But also prodcuts from brands including Anastasia Beverly Hills, Benefit Cosmetics, MAC Cosmetics, Nudestix, Tarte, Kopari Beauty, Peach & Lily, Sunday Riley and MORE.

Yes, all at Target! We told you it was exciting. For now, you can shop skincare from the links above, but we’ll update you as soon as they’re all live at Target.