With Mother's Day right around the corner a trip to the cosmetic counter of your favorite department store might not be such a bad idea. After all, mom could use some new spring colors to brighten up her makeup bag or a lighter skin care regimen to go with the season. And let's be honest, you can use another excuse to explore, test and splurge on everything new and pretty that this overwhelming section has to offer.
Well, spend on your mom (she deserves it!), but you'll be able to escape the madness of all of the tempting packaging that surrounds you without spending a dime on yourself thanks to this year's fabulous Gifts with Purchases (GWP) that many companies are offering. They're so good you'll still leave with something new feeling fulfilled and not guilty.
Here's a list of some killer GWP's you can keep for yourself:
Estee Lauder (only at Bloomingdales)
Spend: $39.50
GWP: Two chic matching cosmetic bags with six pieces of makeup
Spend: $75
GWP: All of the above plus an over sized tote
YSL
Spend: $75
GWP: Four piece cosmetic set in a fuchsia cosmetic bag
Laura Mercier (only at Bloomingdales)
Spend: $85
GWP: Five piece set mixed with makeup and skin care with a pink cosmetic bag
Sisley
Spend: $150
GWP: Seven piece skin care set with a cosmetic case
Spend: $350
GWP: Ten piece skin care set with a cosmetic case
Clinique
Spend: Just have a consultation an purchase anything recommended
GWP: Three piece lash set
Borghese (photo above)
Spend: $45
GWP: Five piece make up mixed with skin care set in an adorable cosmetic bag
Prescriptives
Spend: $65
GWP: Five piece make up mixed with skin care set in a purple cosmetic bag
Spend: $125
GWP: All of the above plus a full size liquid powder
Giorgio Armani
Spend: $150
GWP: Three piece essentials kit in a satin pouch
Bliss
Spend: $45
GWP: Three travel sized spa products in a zippered Bliss bag
Start thinking about mom soon because these GWP's are only available while supplies last.
