Pacifica Color Quench Lip Tint

Hi all! Have you missed me!? I took a little break to put some ideas together and a piece that I promised and am so excited to write is finally here! Today's post is all about Pacifica's Color Quench Lip Tints!

Let me start off by saying that I have never found a product that I like as much as I like these. I mean I saw them, decided to try them, bought every color,  bought backups of my favorite colors, and now wear every day!

That's a good picture because I know you can read all of the names. There are five different choices. In their Jumbo options-there is one more and it is a white/sheer coconut pearls luminizing lip quench (I have it too). I definitely prefer the smaller size.

These are the most moisturizing products that have ever touched my lips. I often come across things that are so wonderful that I have to wonder why companies don't use a generic basic formula, sort of like a default-this should be the default. Since Pacifica is a 100% vegan-cruelty free brand, I believe these products get their moisturizing effects from their avocado and coconut oils. I'm not kidding, if you need moisture, get these. Who am I kidding? Even if you don't need moisture-GET THESE.

The names they have are delicious sounding. Guess what!? They smell heavenly. Very refreshing, relaxing scents that are not overpowering in the slightest.

Here's the other thing I love about these Lip Quenches:

GLORIOUS, BEAUTIFUL PIGMENT!!! These lip quenches add visible tint to lips! I have swatched these for you in the order of the picture above. The vanilla hibiscus is very sheer and is the furthest left. My favorite is the sugared fig. Second place would go to blood orange.

These lip quenches are incredibly light weight and do not add a sticky, heavy, wax feel to my lips at all-in fact, it doesn't feel like you're wearing anything honestly. I was ready to completely toss all the other moisturizing lip products that I have all together until I realized there was no SPF in these. The SPF is the only bad thing I could ever say about these but that's because as a Redhead, sun protection is a requirement.

I have loved every single product that I have purchased from Pacifica but these are exceptional. My Pacifica watch list now includes an Ultra CC Cream with SPF that they have released a sneak peek of on Facebook! I am so excited. 

You can find these through the Pacifica website where they are $7.00 each. I believe you can also find them in Ulta and on the Ulta website. Both places run special offers every now and then-keep your eye out if you are a deal searcher like myself! Also, both sites participate with Ebates, where you will get cash back on all your purchases!!!

What do you think? Have you ever tried these lip quenches? Will you? Do you have any questions about them?

XOXO,

The Redheaded Life

Cleansing System and 64% off Replacement Brushes

Have you heard about the hype surrounding those little cleansing systems like the Clarisonic or the Olay Pro? Well last month, Ulta ran a sale on nearly all of their skincare and I found that Ulta has their own cleansing system. As usual, I was getting a really good deal on top of the sale so I figured, why not?

I have a problem with big, visible pores on my nose and chin. The pore thing is hereditary in my case! I get it from my dad and grandpa, believe it or not! The cleansing systems are COMPLETELY worth it! I always thought I did pretty well cleansing my face with my hands and a washcloth, apparently not. The pore reduction from using my Ulta cleansing system is nothing short of miraculous for me! I am not kidding, I have struggled and been so self conscious over this for years and this little brush kicks butt!!!

I seriously stopped writing this just to go wash my face with the brush! It is incredible.

The other thing this brush seriously helps with is dry skin! I have such dry skin in the winter. I am completely over the cold and dryness. Putting makeup (specifically foundation) on dry skin is a nightmare, not to mention a waste of money when it turns out so flaky. I still use my serum, moisturizer, and night cream but this little brush exfoliates so nicely!

To think! I was actually considering purchasing a higher end brand but thought I should give this a go at first to see what I thought! I can tell you what I think, I completely stand behind these puppies, any cleansing system! I firmly believe everyone should have one. I have TWO. My Ulta cleansing system by the sink and an Olay Pro Cleansing system in the shower. I think I actually prefer the Ulta system, honestly. Both are pretty great!

This is the Ulta system that I love! Ulta is currently having a skincare sale of buy two, get two free and this system along with extra replacement brushes are part of the sale. If you are purchasing a lot of Ulta skincare, use code: 103757 for 30% OFF. Otherwise, the $3.50 off a $10.00 coupon is on their website. See which coupon has the most value for you!

Now that that's out of the way let's get to what this post is all about. While I was perusing for deals the other day on LivingSocial, I found a deal on replacement brushes. Here's the deal I'm talking about: Brush replacements These brush replacements are from a company called Vitagoods and they sell the exact same system as Ulta only with their logo on it! The replacement kit include four brushes.

1. Cleansing brush
2. Exfoliating brush
3. Body Brush
4. Pumice stone attachment.

This replacement package is listed for $34.99 on the Vitagoods website! Here's what I paid:

LivingSocial Price	$15.00
USA10	$(1.50)
Ebates	$(0.90)
Shipping	N/A
TOTAL:	$12.60

By using Livingsocial and Ebates for cash back, I received a discount of $22.39, that's nearly 64% off! Get the brush and grab this deal! If you have the brush, get this deal, fast! Make sure you create an Ebates account to get the cash back as well!

I have so many more deals to share with you! So, if this one isn't for you, stick around for others!

**UPDATE: The LivingSocial promo code has expired but you can still probably catch this deal in one of their flash sales if you keep an eye on it over the next few days!**

XOXO,

The Redheaded Life

Get to know me and my blog!

Who's going to gain a legion of loyal followers without establishing a little credibility and sharing about themselves? No one. With that being said, I am dedicating my very first post (hopefully not my last) to that, so here goes nothing. I live in Oklahoma and I do not drive. Therefore, I do a lot of online shopping but I do get out every now and then to see what the brick and mortar has to offer. Usually I am disappointed, but nonetheless, I find some good stuff-things that make me happy. That's why I'm here. I want to share my triumphs with YOU. Yes, you. I'm sure I'm not the only one who gets excited about these things, so I invite you to share with me, as I will share with you.

I graduated college with a B.B.A. in Marketing and have a minor in Professional Sales. That being said, I do not have a lot of money to throw around. I like to make what I do have last and really get the most out of it. I do this by doing a bit of research. I use a couple sites frequently that I will gladly share with you. I will only tell you about three today since there will be plenty of time to share the rest.

The first I will tell you about is Ebates. Ebates has a few commercials so you have probably heard of them but are unsure if they are credible or not. Let me tell you, they are completely legitimate and the whole process is really interesting. Ebates has hundreds of stores that participate with them and if you do a lot of online shopping, it is a community you must be a part of. For every purchase you make, if you complete the purchase through an Ebates link, you get cash back. Essentially, you get paid to shop. They have several different ways to get the cash back such as donate to charity, through paypal, or you can opt for them to send you a check (if your cash back is $5 or more) quarterly. I opt for a big fat check and a few days ago, They gave me the option to immediately redeem for an Amazon e-gift card. Amazon is a site I frequent (I will talk about it shortly), so I took them up on the offer and successfully used the balance on a purchase yesterday.

The next website/store that I want to share my love for is Ulta. Ulta is a beauty store and they are definitely a go to for me due to their coupons, special offers, and rewards program. I have included a link to the earning page of the rewards program. Here's my tip: redeem your rewards at the 250/350/450/etc. balances. Here's why: 100 points=$3.00, which means that every 50 points would be equivalent, to $1.50. However, at the 250 point mark, the reward is $8.00, but when you add it up in 50 point increments, The reward would only be $7.50. You get $0.50 extra if you redeem at 250/350/450, I realize that's not a lot but it is how to maximize Ulta rewards. The entire reward system is consistent with that. It's also worth mentioning the special weeks, birthday months, and promotions where you can take advantage of up to 5X the points.

The last site that I will talk about today is Amazon. Who doesn't love Amazon? Amazon has recently upped their free shipping offer. The offer used to be free shipping on Amazon fulfilled purchases over $25, now the offer is free shipping of Amazon fulfilled purchases over $35 dollars. However, Amazon offers several programs to make purchases even more affordable such as Prime, deals of the day, AND coupons. Yes, Amazon has coupons! With all coupons, some are better than others. Recently, I got 2.00 a Kotex product and got the 24 count wipes for a little over $2.00-shipped, that was a good coupon! Could I have gotten it cheaper? Yes, some people have in fact, by opting in for "subscribe and save" and being Prime members. I am not a prime member, nor have I played around with subscribe and save but the deal I got was good enough for me. I'm not always out for the best deal. If it's a good deal and convenient, I am usually sold.

Hopefully, I have communicated what I want to do. I hope even more, that you enjoy it and are interested enough to give me some opinions, share your stories, share my blog with your friends, and get to know me even more! Stay in touch for good deals, freebies, product testing communities, and subscription boxes. I look forward to next time!

XOXO,
The Redheaded Life