I have been enrolled in the CVS Beauty Club now for years and their rewards program is what always keeps me coming back to CVS to shop for the latest and greatest makeup collections at the drugstore. Plus, I have to admit, there’s something really fun about walking in, scanning your CVS card and waiting to see what interesting and surprising coupons come out. You can save so much money by shopping at CVS, which is why I do almost all of my drugstore beauty shopping there. CVS provided a gift card for me to do the Happy New You Challenge, which is where I come up with my 2015 Beauty Resolutions and then purchase several products at CVS to go along with my resolutions. Not only am I going to share with you the incredible benefits of the CVS Beauty Club, but they have also agreed to give away a $50 GIFT CARD to one lucky winner! Keep reading to find out my beauty resolutions, what products I picked out, and then enter to win!
THE CVS BEAUTY CLUB AND WHAT IT IS:
Above are the benefits of joining the CVS Extracare Beauty Club. You can enroll online by completing a form. You get $5 ExtraBucks rewards for every $50 you spend, which adds up quickly. I cannot tell you how many wonderful ExtraBucks I have gotten just in the past few months alone. I simply walk into the store, scan my card, and the coupons print themselves out right there on the spot. I’ve also gotten several ExtraBucks back after checking out at the register. Other benefits include:
- CVS/pharmacy regularly launches new beauty products from leading brands, including dermatologist-approved brands in the Healthy Skincare Center and exclusive to CVS/pharmacy brands like the NEW Makeup Academy collection, the Essence of Beauty fragrance, bath and body line, and the Nuance Salma Hayek beauty collection.
- Risk-free shopping! They offer a 100% satisfaction Beauty Guarantee on beauty purchases! If you’re dissatisfied for any reason, you can return the beauty product (opened or unopened) along with your receipt to any CVS/pharmacy store. They’ll refund the full purchase price — no questions asked!
- In-store, beauty shoppers can receive personalized consultations and product advice from Beauty Consultants.
- Online, beauty shoppers/fans can access deals, expert how-tos, beauty giveaways, etc. at CVS.com, Facebook.com/CVSBeautyClub and Twitter.com/CVSBeautyClub.
I LOVE the risk-free shopping experience at CVS. If you purchase something and you find out that the color, shade, or formula just doesn’t work for you, you can return it even if you’ve used it as long as you have a receipt. They will refund you the full price and not ask any questions. The return policy is wonderful and it makes you feel a lot better about buying from CVS.
MY 2015 BEAUTY RESOLUTIONS:
CVS provided me with $50 to go out and purchase products that align with my “2015 Beauty Resolutions.” Here’s what I ended up picking out and why:
BEAUTY RESOLUTION #1: MOISTURIZE MY LIPS EVERY DAY. It’s winter, I just got over a nasty cold, and I run outside in this weather often. Between all of these factors, my lips are a cracked nightmare and it hurts. I tend not to be faithful about putting lip balm on. It’s not that I intentionally forget, it’s just not something I prioritize and my resolution is to make it a priority. I bought this super tiny, adorable Vaseline Rosy Lips Lip Therapy which is essentially their petroleum jelly with a rosy tint to it. The packaging is adorably cute and fits easily into any makeup bag or pocket and because it looks different than your average stick lip balm, I actually remember to put it on every single day now. The unique packaging catches my eye and I’ve been putting it on every single morning as part of my “wake up” routine.
BEAUTY RESOLUTION #2: WEAR BLUSH! I know this sounds crazy because I’m a makeup artist and blogger, but I actually don’t purchase or wear blush often. Out of all the possible beauty products, I have the least amount of blush. I just tend not to gravitate toward cheek colors and I often stick to my typical contour and bronzer. My resolution is to actually look at blushes this year and expand my collection a little bit. I purchased these L’oreal Visible Lift Blushes, both in gorgeous coral shades, and they have the neatest texture ever. They’re squishy and soft, and they are ultra pigmented. I’ve actually been popping blush onto my cheeks this year as part of my makeup routine thanks to these.
BEAUTY RESOLUTION #3: GIVE PRIMER A CHANCE. I’m a big face primer gal in theory, but I never give face primers enough of a chance to love or hate them. I end up buying a face primer, using it once, and then stashing it away somewhere. I decided to give this new Rimmel Lasting Finish Primer a chance since it had great reviews online. I’ve kept this out on my vanity and faithfully picked it up every single day now. I love the finish this gives me, because it’s luminous and hydrates my skin, but it also helps my foundation “stick” to my face and makes it last for hours upon hours. I like that it doesn’t have that slippery, silicone feel to it like many other primers do. It’s essentially a moisturizer and a primer in one for my face.
BEAUTY RESOLUTION #4: WEAR LONG-LASTING FOUNDATION. Okay, so the truth is, I’m a busy woman and you probably are busy too. Some days I have my makeup on for anywhere from 12-15 hours and through my daily workout. My resolution was to specifically find long-wearing foundations that are meant to stay put for the entire day. These two, Rimmel’s Lasting Finish 25hr and L’oreal Infallible Pro-Matte 24hr, both claim to stay put and not budge for an entire day or more. So far, they’ve been wearing wonderfully on my oily/combo skin, even throughout a long day and tough workouts.
BEAUTY RESOLUTION #5: WEAR INFALLIBLE LIP COLORS. I picked up this L’oreal Infallible Lip Color in “Captivated By Cerise” because I wanted a lip product that I could stick on and not worry about throughout the day. It has two sides: the actual lip color and then a balm to hydrate your lips. This product does not budge until you use an oil-based makeup remover at the end of the day. You can eat, drink, kiss, and wipe your lips all you want, but it’s staying put. The result? Less fawning over reapplying lip products and more time actually living life.
I put all my new “2015 Beauty Resolution” products together and came up with the look above. It has really helped to simplify my makeup and beauty routine. Want to hear the greatest part of all, though? The last 3 times I checked out at CVS, I received ExtraBucks back immediately. Going to spend this $50 gift card, I had $5 ExtraBucks that printed out for me at the beginning of the trip. After checking out, I received $10 ExtraBucks back, then I went back to spend the ExtraBucks and got another $10 back, which I still haven’t used. CVS does promotions where certain brands and products will give you ExtraBucks back and I had chosen the right ones. Who doesn’t love getting money back to spend?
ENTER TO WIN A $50 CVS GIFT CARD: This contest will provide ONE lucky winner with a $50 CVS Gift Card. You can use the gift card to purchase anything you’d like, of course. Use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter and good luck!
Psst…Don’t forget to sign up to be a CVS BeautyClub Member if you’re not already!
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MaryAnne says
all of your choices work beautifully on you!
Randi S says
My beauty resolution this year is just to take the effort/time for myself a little more!
Kristen Osborne says
I am going to start really taking care of my skin. I have seriously been slacking on the moisturizing and such.
jenn giannetto says
I resolve to start and stick to a skin care routine
Jill Myrick says
I have a current morning and night time skin care routine that I have been using for years that works perfectly for me.
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Claire says
My resolution is to take better care of my skin. Gotta have a good canvas!
stacy says
My beauty resolution is to go bolder this year when it comes to my eyes, like new eyeliner colors and colored mascara. I actually bought some lime green mascara the other day!
Neha Kaul says
Mine is to wear sun protection in the form of sunscreen AND a hat before venturing out during the day.
kath g says
cvs is new to my area and they just opened one about 5 blocks from my house, so i’ve got to check it out.
Lisa V. says
I resolve to drink my water.
laurie murley says
I have been having trouble with the wrinkles and my foundation looking horrible so I have switched to a tinted moisturizer seem to be working for me right now
amanda whitley says
my beauty resolution is to learn how to apply makeup better and build up my makeup collection.
Jennifer says
I love these color’s.
Danielle says
I would love to try those l’oreal cream blushes! so pretty!
Carol Godfrey says
I resolve to put on my makeup every day. It just makes me feel better!
Lauren Gr says
My beauty resolution is to stop picking my face! that only causes more break outs! 😛
Melinda Stephens says
I’d love to actually learn how to apply makeup so I look good. Make up has never been something I’m good at.
Cheryl says
The CVS Beauty Club sounds like a great way to save money on favorite brands and try new ones.
joe gersch says
i resolve to drink more water
Theresa D says
My beauty resolution is to really start taking better care of my skin, I will remember to wear sunscreen and moisturize daily.
Betty C says
My resolution is to simply use sunscreen more often.
Deb K says
Mine is to put more moisturizer on.
kim h says
I love shopping at cvs for all my beauty needs!!
Logan says
One of my biggest beauty resolutions is to remove makeup and clean my face every single night. Gonna need some more makeup remover!
Heather D. says
My beauty resolution is hydration. I am going for an overall improvement of health this year.
Michelle S says
To seriously find a brand of makeup that my face isn’t allergic to!
Jennifer Dunaway says
My beauty resolution is to wear makeup more often.
joti says
My resolution is to remove makeup before sleep
wen budro says
I love shopping at CVS….they have such a great selection of just about everything. My resolution is to stop eating so much sugar.
Susan Smith says
My beauty resolution is to use a moisturizer everyday.
Samantha says
Mine is to make sure I moisturize every day, including my legs!
Michelle Tucker says
I’m really trying to get better at taking care of my face more. I’m hitting the big 4 0 this year, so those lines are getting a lot more noticeable.
Annemarie Z. says
I love how you get $5 in ExtraBucks (coupon) for every $50 spent on beauty supplies!
Krista M says
A lot of times being busy with the kids, by the end of the day I just flop into bed without removing my make-up. UGH! It’s SO bad for my skin, then I break out. I need to get into a good consistent regime of washing my face before bed!
shelly peterson says
I need to make sure I am cleaning my make-up off every might.
Roxann says
I didn’t know about the CVS beauty club until today.
Kelley Roach says
My resolution is to take better care of my skin
Jennifer Nielsen says
I need to make a resolution to wear blush! I have worn it a few times, but I tend to find myself being afraid of color sometimes so I shy away from it, I would love to wear it more!
Laurie Emerson says
My beauty resolution is to go with bolder colors this year. I have always stayed on the muted side of colors but this year I am going to go for the bold.
Bryan E. says
Thank You for the giveaway…we buy all our family’s skin care products at CVS i.e. we use Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 15 in the winter.
Sarah L says
I will drink more water and get more sleep.
Thanks for the contest.