I found this via another blog and received my free sample today, so this is legit (although there wasn’t much doubt, it’s from the official Escada website, after all) & I thought it was time to pass on the goodies to y’all!

Escada releases limited-edition fragrances pretty regularly, and the current one is called “Moon Sparkle” - supposedly “evoking memories of hot summer party nights filled with a sexy, magical intensity where anything is possible, Moon Sparkle for Women is the essence of summertime. Captured here, to be enjoyed year round, is an luscious mix of irresistible sweet red fruits and delicate florals, infused by a sensuously smooth base of creamy woods.” Or so the description at Sephora says!

Anyhow, I’m usually not really into overly fruity scents, because they have a tendency to turn generic and headache-inducing with my body chemistry, but the notes in this one (Strawberry, Blackcurrant, Citrus Cocktail, Red Apple, Sweet Pea, Freesia, Jasmine, Rose, Raspberry, Musky Notes, Sandalwood, Dry Amber) sounded really intriguing. I was imagining a mix between Comptoir Sud Pacifique’s Mora Bella and Bath & Body Works’ Sweet Pea fragrances - both of which are favorites of mine - and I wasn’t disappointed. I’ve been wearing my sample of Moon Sparkle for about an hour now, and it’s really pleasant… unique, light, fruity with a hint of creamy musk. I may have to invest in a full-size bottle, we’ll see.

So, if you want your own free sample, just fill out the form here at Escada’s website. They’ll send you a cute postcard with one of those little towelettes moistened with the fragrance attached - enough for one or two applications. Enjoy!

For a limited time only (I’m assuming until supplies run out), Sephora is offering a free deluxe sample of DDF’s SPF 30 Enhancing Sun Protection with the purchase of any facial moisturizer. Use promo code DDFSUN at checkout.

“SPF 30 Enhancing Sun Protection is a a tinted sunscreen for face and body with SPF 30. A revolutionary delivery system provides self-adjusting color spheres to enhance natural skin tone and to even out complexion, while offering a physical barrier against harmful UVA/UVB rays and free radical damage. Provides smooth, flawless coverage; helps minimize visible redness; and blends perfectly with skin’s natural color for a healthy, sunkissed glow.

Contains a potent complex of ingredients rich with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties to help restore, calm, and protect the skin. Proper use may reduce the chance of premature aging of the skin, as well as skin cancer. Suitable for all skin types.”

For a limited time, StrawberryNET is offering this megadeal for new customers: spend $25 or more and get a free, full-size Stila Pivotal Skin Liquid Foundation in the shade of your choice. I actually used to wear this foundation, and it retails for $25 so getting it free is a huge freebie - way better than the normal teeny samples you get from other online beauty suppliers that shall remain nameless!

StrawberryNET features a good selection of high-end cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and bath & body products at deep discounts (think Prada skincare at 50% off, and other such too-good-to-be-true deals), so it’ll be pretty easy to find a few worthwhile things to grab in order to reach the $25 minimum for this GWP.

Basically, if you’ve been meaning to buy any sort of beauty product, now’s the time, and StrawberryNET is the place to do it. The free foundation will be added to your cart at checkout - remember to pick the appropriate shade for your skintone… and ENJOY!

LUSH Cosmetics is having their annual end-of-the-year inventory/limited edition clean-out promotion right now: Clean Slate ‘08 lasts until supplies run out, and it’s basically a buy-one-get-on-free kind of deal, specifically aimed at their holiday & limited edition products.

Essentially, the promo boils down to this: Buy any one of their decadent Holiday limited edition items, and you’ll get a free item of equal or lesser value absolutely free (you choose which item at checkout). The limit is SEVEN free items, so you can get pretty stocked up through this BOGO promotion. So if visions of eggnog flavored lip balms and sparkly pink cotton candy scented shower gels are dancing in your head right now, you should get on this sooner rather than later.

I hate most foundation. It’s usually heavy, clogs your pores, and can look really cakey if not applied just right. So when I was recently searching for a new foundation, I looked into mineral makeup. It’s extremely popular right now, mostly because it’s supposedly good for your skin, doesn’t cause breakouts, and looks extremely natural while providing amazing coverage.

I was told by almost everyone that I asked that the way to go was Everyday Minerals. Reason being not only that their products have a great reputation, but for new customers, they offer a free sample kit - just pay $3.65 in shipping and you get substantial samples of three foundation shades, one blush shade, and one concealer shade. The best part is that what shades you receive is completely up to you - so you can figure out what works with your skin tone, but don’t have to try out the generic “light, medium, dark” samples that most companies give out. I received my kit earlier this week, and I’m instantly hooked. The coverage is great, the finish is silky-smooth, and it looks natural and not at all cakey. If you’re in the market for new makeup, this is definitely an offer to take advantage of.

I live on a college campus, and if there’s one thing that seems to be true about American women lately it’s that we’ve all gone tan-crazy. Most girls I see walking around on campus & in classes are sporting a year-round golden (or sometimes, sadly, orangey-red) glow. While many of them still opt for the skin-damaging tanning bed route, most chicks are wising up to the beauty of gradual tanners. These wonder-products take the place of your normal body lotion, and impart a natural-looking tint that gets a shade darker each day that you use the lotion. Jergen’s Natural Glow was pretty much the first product in this vein that came out and got it right, and it’s still probably the top selling gradual tanning lotion. I know that whenever I hit the body lotion aisle of local stores, the Jergen’s section is usually picked clean by all its devoted followers.

If you want to see what all the fuss is about, you’re in luck: Jergen’s is currently offering free samples of their Natural Glow Body Lotion for anyone who hasn’t yet hopped on the bandwagon. So grab yours and chase off the winter pasties!

Like most internet addicts/gamers, I have a huge insomnia problem. Either I can’t sleep at all, or I can only fall asleep at odd hours - like 6AM. This pretty much makes a 9-5 work schedule a living hell for me, so I rely hugely on sleeping pills. However, with all the surge of bad press regarding Ambien and other prescription sleeping drugs, more and more people like me are looking for cheaper, more natural alternatives.

SleepRX is offering a 15-day free trial of their new non-prescription sleeping aid. The pills use a combination of established “all-natural” sleep enhancers like Valerian root, Kava Kava, and L-Theanine, so this stuff actually works. I got my free trial last week, and have been sleeping almost 8 hours exactly every night that I’ve taken it. Great stuff, and doesn’t leave you all groggy and slow in the morning like most OTC sleeping aids. So if you’re having trouble sleeping, grab your Free 15-day Trial of SleepRX and get some rest!