Now through Monday, save 15% off Beautycounter SITEWIDE!
PLUS get FREE shipping on all orders over $50.
So you guys have probably noticed I’m getting into cleaner beauty lately, and Beautycounter has been the star of that transition because they have so many great options that are 100% free of any questionable ingredients and their products actually work. Did you guys know the European Union has banned more than 1,300 chemicals from being used in beauty products while the US has only banned about 30?!
*Exclusive offer: With any Beautycounter purchase of $50 or more by Monday, November 26th, you will receive one free mini glow oil!*
If you’re looking to get any beauty gifts this holiday season, NOW is the perfect time! Especially because I’m excited to be offering a free mini glow oil with any purchase of $50 or more (so yes, you would also get free shipping = total win-win situation) during this sale, which starts today and ends next Monday. This is the PERFECT TIME to get gifts for yourself 😉, your girlfriends, in-laws, moms, sisters, and they even have a great gift set for men, too! Why not get your friends and family products that are better for them AND are super high-quality?! Plus you get a free gift for yourself meanwhile from me 🙂
P.S. Sales on Beautycounter almost never happen, so make sure you take advantage of this!! The sale runs now through Monday, and they won’t be offering any deeper discounts so don’t wait for the deals to get better, grab everything you want now before your favorites sell out!
When shopping, just make sure it says “You are shopping with: Caroline Durkee” in the top right corner. Then, simply forward me the order confirmation email (thefreckledlife@gmail.com) and I’ll get it out to you ASAP!
Get excited! You’ll be receiving one of the below:
No. 1 Brightening Facial Oil : An Allure “Best of Beauty” Award Winner, this lightweight citrus-scented facial oil, with vitamin C, quickly absorbs and penetrates to awaken skin and boost radiance.
No. 2 Plumping Facial Oil : Made with fragrant jasmine oil and omega-rich argan oil, this lightweight formula is perfect for anyone concerned with dry skin, loss of elasticity and fine lines.
No. 3 Balancing Facial Oil : This luxurious, non-greasy formula, with meadowfoam seed oil and argan oil, helps restore calm and clarity to all skin types.
Need some recommendations to hit that $50?
One of the reasons I LOVE Beautycounter so much is they have so many options : plenty of makeup, skincare, and hair & body products to choose from! But I would love to share my personal product recommendations with you AND the best-sellers that I will be trying myself ASAP. Scroll below to read through them!
Also, make sure to check out my Clean Beauty Gift Guide post here, which goes into details about 5 Beautycounter gift sets that would all make fabulous gifts (4 for women and 1 for men at the bottom).
And don’t forget to check out my blog post Why Clean Beauty Matters if you want to learn more about why I made the switch. Also please keep in mind Beautycounter’s awesome no-questions-asked, free, 60-day return policy!
1. Mini Color Intense Lipstick Vault, sale price $67.15
I wanted to include this here because I think it’s an AWESOME gift idea! I love to give my girlfriends and/or coworkers a little something around the holidays (Christmas is next month people!), and this is just perfect for that. Each lipstick equates to under $10 and your giftee is going to LOVE that it is a clean beauty product (it’s a fun little fact that you can tell them when they open it!). And with the sale price, each lipstick comes out to a little over $8 each!
Plus, the peppermint scent is positively perfect for the holiday season! This would also make a great gift as a set because it comes in a GORGEOUS white and gold gift box.
P.S. Also makes a great gift for yourself, I bought this for me and since I don’t wear lipstick on a daily basis, the minis are great. I probably won’t need to re-purchase any colors I love for a long time (except right now Café is getting quite a lot of use during the workweek, and I know Gala will be a go-to for the holidays).
SHOP THE SET HERE
2. One-Step Makeup Remover Wipes, sale price $17
A best-seller AND one of my personal faves (my mom loves these, too!). For years I was using the Simple brand ones, which granted are a lot cheaper… BUT the value in each Beautycounter wipe is unparalled. A lot of times I would need two Simple wipes because they just couldn’t get everything off my skin and get all my eye makeup – not with these! And I swear they still get my skin cleaner even compared to using two Simple wipes!!
P.S. They’re also biodegradable – pretty cool!
SHOP THE WIPES HERE
3. Transforming Duo, sale price $22.50
This is truly a fantastic gift for anyone, since it creates the perfect pink shade on everyone! You know those lip balms basically every brand has made that sort of color change based on the PH of your lips (or something like that) and therefore becomes “your perfect shade” and looks good on everyone? This is the clean beauty version of that, and it’s awesome! I’m a huge fan of the color-adapting balms because they tend to be moisturizing but also add the perfect wash of pink to my lips that just looks so pretty. I’ve tried Dior’s and YSL Beauty’s and have loved both (still do), but am excited to switch to this clean beauty alternative. I pair this with and without the gloss it comes with.
Even though I do think the star of this set is the balm, I also LOVE the lip gloss in this duo – it’s not sticky, moisturizing and adds just the perfect amount of sheen. I like it on top of the balm and on its own as well.
P.S. This also comes in a really clean, pretty, red gift box – seriously all you need a little ribbon or a bow and wrapping is done!
SHOP THE DUO HERE
4. Countermatch Adaptive Moisture Lotion, sale price $41.65
This stuff is no joke. I remember reading what it does and being like “yeah right, sure.” But the reviews don’t lie, so I gave it a try! AND IT WORKS PEOPLE!
So this lotion “actually adjusts hydration levels throughout the day for a smooth look and feel and radiant glow. Breakthrough Bio-Mimic Technology harnesses the unique life-giving properties of plants to exactly match the structure of skin, giving it precisely what it needs and nothing it doesn’t.”
I’ve never had a lotion before that actually made it so my combo skin wasn’t slightly oily or slightly dry (or incredibly oily or incredibly dry) at some point later in the day. I know the price can be a little daunting for just a face lotion, HOWEVER users say it lasts at least 4 to up 9 months using twice daily (since I know the bottle looks a little small here).
SHOP THE LOTION HERE
5. Necessary Neutrals Eyeshadow Palette, sale price $75.65
I saw this palette and knew I immediately had to have it. To me, these are all the colors I’ll ever need! I’m not a huge eyeshadow person; really just for date night, girls night out, or parties, so essentially I’m just a nocturnal eyeshadow-wearer 🙂
This makes an excellent gift for anyone who is a beauty/makeup beginner (like teens/young adults) or just anyone trying to expand their beauty basics. The palette makes it so easy to use because it’s arranged into six vertical trios so you never have to guess which shades go well together (amazing!). Plus, it comes in a pretty red box and includes a removable mirror and a brush.
SHOP THE PALETTE HERE
6. Sheer Lipstick, shown here in Rose, sale price $27.20
I think this is my favorite makeup product by Beautycounter (and it’s also a bestseller). It just makes it so easy to add a little color to your lips. The pigmentation is perfectly sheer and, in my opinion, it lasts and moisturizes just about the same as any other sheer lipstick I’ve tried. But I love that all Beautycounter lipsticks are peppermint-scented – so refreshing!
I keep this in my purse for a quick swipe whenever I need it, since you really don’t even need a mirror to apply.
SHOP THE LIPSTICK HERE
7. Overnight Resurfacing Peel, sale price $49.30
I have yet to try this but it is literally in the mail on the way to my cozy Brooklyn apartment as I type this 🙂
The reviews are nothing short of RAVING (this is also a bestseller – surprise surprise). Besides the reviews, the thing that really draws me to this is the fact that it’s an overnight peel, which tells me in just that one word that it is not a harsh product (as peels tend to be). Why is it safer?
“Our Overnight Resurfacing Peel is formulated without synthetic fragrances, PEGs, and formaldehyde-based preservatives commonly found in peels.
Our peel uses a unique combination of both resurfacing acids and soothing acids that hydrate, replenish, and protect skin. This precise combination of acids optimizes performance while maintaining a pH level that doesn’t cause irritation.”
SHOP THE PEEL HERE
8. Daily Shampoo + Conditioner, sale price $19.55 each
This was my first Beautycounter buy and I’ll probably never switch. It’s especially great for my fine, flat hair. It keeps it clean and weightless for longer, but doesn’t strip it. It’s the perfectly balanced and clean duo!
SHOP THE SHAMPOO HERE
SHOP THE CONDITIONER HERE
Do you have any questions about specific products? Just email me thefreckledlife@gmail.com or DM me on insta (whatever’s easiest for you) and I’ll get back to you ASAP with my personal recommendations 🙂