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-The Bag Event will run from March 10-14, 2015.
-Barneys is already pre-selling- this is the best way to reserve the gift bag and step-up gifts for you.
-If you use your Barneys New York credit card during the pre-sale you can take advantage of Double Points (Double Points is March 2-8).
-The minimum purchase to get the gift bag is $200.00 (this is based upon total pre-tax purchases in the cosmetics & fragrance department- not limited to a single counter or line). If you spend $200.00 before tax from the store shipping is free (US only. Shipping fees apply to international addresses).
-You can order online to get the bag, but the Step-Up Gifts will likely differ. I will bring you that information as soon as it is provided to me.
ONE BAG PER CUSTOMER & WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER.
-Step-up gifts are line specific gifts beyond the gift bag. For instance, if you spend a certain amount of money with a particular line that is participating, then they will give you an additional gift with purchase from their line. There is nearly always a minimum purchase price, and they often give full-sized products- making it all the more tempting. You will still get the Gift Bag even if you spend enough in a particular line to qualify for their step up gift.
Q: Is the $200.00 minimum for the gift bag before or after tax?
A: It is a pre-tax minimum.
Q: Is it really that important that I pre-purchase what I want?
A: It certainly is a good idea. Things sell out quickly during this event, and they quite often run out of the really hot step-up gifts (sometimes before the sale even officially begins).
Q: Will there be any free international shipping for this event?
A: I was told that free shipping is US only if you spend $200.00 pretax.
Q: If you could give me one piece of advice about the Bag Event, what would it be?
A: Set a realistic budget that you can live with and afford, and stick to it! The Bag Event happens twice a year-- you can do it again! Make a list of what you want and do your best to stick to it-- otherwise it can become a very very expensive event, trust me.
Q: Is there an advantage to ordering from a store over the phone rather than online (since I don't have a store near me)?
A: That depends, but there can be. Here's why: a) First of all, if they sell out of what you want online it may take some time for you to receive notification since they sell so much during these events. This can sometimes mean that you find out after the Bag Event ends, and thus you miss out on the event altogether, b) Sales associates often add in other samples, and often include their business cards so that you can establish a relationship with them (and then they call you to alert you of specials, pull step-up gifts for you etc.). Trust me, this makes all of the difference in the world, and c) You can be eligible for free shipping with in-store over the phone purchases (provided that you make the $200.00 shipping minimum to a US address). HOWEVER, the online Love Yourself Event features different (and FABULOUS) line specific Step-Up gifts, and the convenience of shopping online cannot be sufficiently underscored. The best way to optimize your online shopping experience is to order sooner rather than later so that you get what you want before things begin to sell out. This is an AMAZING event and so many people shop the event in-store and online that things can sell out very fast!
These Step-Up Gifts are those currently available at the Beverly Hills location at (310) 276-4400 Ext. 5613 (not online) and at The NYC Madison Avenue location (212) 833-2004 and (212) 833-2005
Love Yourself Gift Bag
Now for the Gift Bags themselves!
RADIANT GIFT BAG FOR WOMEN:
CONTENTS:
This time Barneys is doing something altogether different, and it is very exciting! They have TWO Love Yourself Gift Bags to choose from: One for men and one for women. If you are interested in the men's gift bag, you will need to act fast because they are in very limited quantity! Both gift bags are denim.
- Rituals Yogi Flow Foaming Shower Gel (Full size 6.7 oz.)
- Valery Joseph Hair Spray (Travel size 2 oz.)
- 3LAB The Perfect Cream (Deluxe sample)
- Kiehl's Super Multi-Corrective Cream (Deluxe sample)
- Malin + Goetz Vitamin E Face Moisturizer (Deluxe sample)
- Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer (Mini)
- La Mer Illuminating Eye Gel (Deluxe sample)
- Révive Moisturizing Renewal Extreme (Deluxe sample)
- Moroccanoil Treatment Light (Deluxe Sample)
- Radical Skincare Age-Defying Exfoliating Pads (Deluxe sample of 15)
- Giorgio Armani Black Ecstasy Mascara (Sample)
- Givenchy Phenomen'Eyes Mascara in Deep Black (Sample)
- Kevyn Aucoin The Flesh Tone Lip Pencil (Deluxe sample)
- Chantecaille Brilliant Gloss in Pretty (Mini)
- TATCHA Aburatorigami Japanese Beauty Papers (Full size 30 Sheets)
- Deborah Lippman Nail Polish (Mini in different colors)
- NARS Restorative Night Treatment (Mini sample)
- Sunday Riley Good Genes (Mini sample)
- L'Artisan Perfumeur La Chasse Aux Papillon (Mini sample)
- Mila Moursi Cryo Serum Ice Cube Infusion (Mini Sample)
- Sisley Ecological Compound (Mini sample)
- Oribe Supershine Moisturizing Cream (Mini sample)
- Replica Fragrance (Mini sample)
- Helmut Lang Cuiron Fragrance (Mini sample)
HANDSOME GIFT BAG FOR MEN:
CONTENTS:
- Rituals Samurai Foaming Shower Gel (Full size 6.7 oz.)
- Scaramouche & Fandango Hydrator with Anti-Fatigue Chronodyn Cell Energizer & Vitamin E (3.3 oz.)
- Tom Ford After Shave Balm (2.5 oz.)
- Blind Barber Shave Cream (1.2 oz.)
- Costume National Homme Eau de Parfum (Deluxe Sample)
- Ulrich Lang New York Anvers Fragrance (1.7 oz.)
- Byredo Oud Immortel (0.4 oz.)
- Martial Vivot Shampoo (1 oz.)
- Molton Brown Suma Ginseng Body Wash (1 oz.)
- Antonia's Flowers Rocca Cologne (1 oz.)
- Malin + Goetz Vitamin E Moisturizer (1 oz.)
- Moroccanoil Treatment Light (Sample)
- La Mer Illuminating Eye Gel (Sample)
- Atkinsons Oud Save the King (Mini sample)
- Sisley Ecological Compound (Mini sample)
- Helmut Lang (Mini sample)
- Replica (Mini sample)
**Samples in Gift Bag may vary**
The bags contain a mixture of full-sized products, deluxe samples, and regular sized samples.
I have had several requests about line specific step-up gifts from my beloved readers- so here are a few of them (click on name brand to direct you to their page on the Barneys website). If it is currently left blank that means that I am awaiting information about what the Step-Up Gifts will be, or whether they are having any.
PLEASE NOTE: If you see things that you want you should be aware that Barneys is already pre-selling, and that they may substitute gifts as they begin to sell out. Remember that things sell out very quickly because the LOVE YOURSELF BAG EVENT is a very popular (and fantastic) time to shop. In other words, don't wait too long if you plan to shop the event. Call your local Barneys to find out what Step-Up Gifts they are offering, or call the Beverly Hills or Madison Avenue numbers that I provided to see if they still have what is listed below. If your plan is to shop online, then shop early to get what you want before things begin selling out on the Barneys website.
111SKIN- Spend $300.00 and receive one Bio Cellulose Facial Treatment Mask and a 15ml Nocturnal Cream. Spend $500.00 and receive a full size Daily Orbit Energising Essence ($100.00 value).
3Lab- They are having several tiers of gifts. Spend $400.00 and receive a full size Perfect Hand Cream ($45.00 value). Spend $600.00 and receive a full size Perfect C Treatment Serum ($135.00 value). Spend $800.00 and receive a full size WW Eye Cream ($280.00 value). Spend $1000.00 more and receive all full size H Serum ($235.00 value). Spend $2000.00 and receive any of two full size products listed.
Aesop- No step-up gift. However, your purchases will make you eligible for the gift bag.
Armani Beauty- Spend $175.00 and receive a 5 Armani products in a gift bag.
Beauty is Life- No step-up gift. However, your purchases will make you eligible for the gift bag.
BioNova- Spend (awaiting amount) and receive a Three piece set with the Cleanser, Activator & Mask.
By Terry- Spend $250.00 and receive a mini Huile de Rose Oil.
Chanel- No step-up gift. However, your purchases will make you eligible for the gift bag. However, call your local counter or the Madison Store to see if they have any samples available when you make a Chanel purchase. (212) 833-2004 and (212) 833-2005
Chantecaille- Spend $275.00 and receive a cosmetic bag with deluxe skincare samples.
Claudio Riaz- Spend $150.00 and receive one full size Instant Pout ($30.00 value). Spend $250.00 and receive two Instant Pouts ($60.00 value).
Clé de Peau Beauté- Spend $350.00 and receive a cosmetic bag filled with deluxe samples of The Cream, Gentle Cleansing Foam, Gentle Protective Emulsion and Corrective Cream Veil (Broad Spectrum SPF).
Colbert MD- Spend $250.00 and receive a full sized Intensify Facial Disks ($64.00 value).
Davines- No step-up gift. However, your purchases will make you eligible for the gift bag.
Dr. Sebagh- Purchase any two Dr. Sebagh products and receive deluxe samples of Serum Repair Hyaluronic Acid, Supreme Maintenance Youth Serum and Luminous Glow.
Etro- Spend $200.00 and receive a 10 ml. Rajasthan Purse Spray.
Eve Lom- Spend $150.00 and receive a 15 ml. Rescue Mask and a 15 ml. TLC Radiance Cream. Spend $250.00 and receive a 15 ml. Rescue Mask, a 15 ml. TLC Radiance Cream and a 30 ml Cleanser.
Frédéric Malle- No step-up gift. However, your purchases will make you eligible for the gift bag.
Givenchy- Spend $200.00 and receive a Givenchy Cosmetics Pouch with a mini deluxe Le Rouge Lipstick (color not specified). Spend $250.00 and receive a Givenchy Mini Brush Set.
Hourglass- Spend $125.00 and receive Hourglass Pillow Pack with a 5 ml. Veil Mineral Primer and a mini Femme Rouge Lipstick in Grace.
Jin Soon- Buy two polishes and receive a Top Gloss ($18.00 value).
Kai- TBD
Kevyn Aucoin- Spend $125.00 and receive The Eyeshadow Duo #209 in Snow/Coal ($42.00 value).
Kiehl's- Spend $95.00 and receive a Deluxe Sample Set. Spend $150.00 and receive a full size Ultra Facial Cleanser ($20.00) and a full size Ultra Facial Toner ($16.00 value).
Koh Gen Do- Spend $250.00 and receive a little makeup kit.
La Mer- Spend $350.00 and receive Small Miracles, a Four Piece La Mer Set: The Moisturizing Soft Crème (0.2 oz.), The Regenerating Serum (0.17 oz.), The Eye Concentrate (0.1 oz.) and The Reparative Body Lotion (1 oz.).
LightStim- Buy one light and receive a Gift Bag.
MAKE- receive a Dual-Phase Makeup Remover with any MAKE purchase.
Malin+Goetz- Spend $120.00 and receive a full size Facial Cleansing Oil ($42.00 value).
Mila Moursi- Spend $250.00 and receive a 10 ml, deluxe sample of Oxy Cellular Cream. Spend $500.00 and receive a travel size 15 ml. Dual Action Serum.
Molton Brown- Spend $75.00 and receive a 100ml. Orange & Bergamot Body Wash.
NARS- Spend $125.00 and receive a mini Orgasm Blush, a mini Orgasm Lipgloss and a medium size Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base. Spend $175.00 and receive a Phillip Lim Nail Pochette.
Natura Bisse- Spend $300.00 and receive the "Great Looks" Deluxe Sample.
NUFace- Spend $199.00 and receive a Serum Trio.
Radical Skincare- Spend $250.00 and receive a full size Radical Hydrating Cleanser ($45.00 value). Spend $500.00 and receive a 15 ml Youth Infusion Age Defying Serum ($85.00 value). Spend $1,000.00 and receive a full size Radical Hydrating Cleanser, a 15 ml. Youth Infusion Age Defying Serum and a full size Instant Revitalizing Mask ($65.00 value) or a sampling of deluxe samples.
REN- Spend $50.00 and receive deluxe samples of Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask and Flash Rinse ($26.00 value). Spend $75.00 and receive a full size Moroccan Rose Otto Body Wash ($27.00 value). Barneys New York Beverly Hills is offering complimentary REN Mini Facials on Wednesday March 11th!
Barneys New York Beverly Hills is offering a Lola's Secret Beauty Blog Exclusive: Spend $75.00 on REN and receive a Mini Facial, the Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask and Flash Rinse deluxe samples ($26.00 value) and the full size Moroccan Rose Otto Body Wash ($27.00 value). All you have to do is mention Lola's Secret Beauty Blog when you call Ana or Vanessa at (310) 276-4400 Ext. 5613. This is only available at the Beverly Hills location.
RéVive- Spend $400.00 and receive Intensite 2.
Rituals- Spend $40.00 and receive a full size Happy Buddha Shower Foam ($15.00 value).
Rodin Olio Lusso- No step-up gift. However, your purchases will make you eligible for the gift bag.
Sachajuan- Spend $40.00 and receive 100 ml Hair Repair.
Serge Lutens- No step-up gift. However, your purchases will make you eligible for the gift bag.
Serge Normant- Receive a travel-size Instant Volumizing Spray with any Serge Normant purchase.
Shiseido- Spend $300.00 and receive a full size lipstick.
Sisley- Spend $200.00 and receive a Sisley Beauty Bag. Spend $500.00 and receive a Sisley Beauty Bag plus a Cosmetic pouch with samples. Spend $1000.00 and receive a Sisley Beauty Bag plus a Cosmetic pouch with samples, and a full size Creamy Mousse Cleanser Makeup Remover ($120.00 value).
själ- Spend $400.00 and receive kura intuit creme 10 ml., kashmir saphir perfecting mask 10 ml., mineral kalla energy tonic 1 oz., balans deep pore cleanser, amethyst stone and sample packets.
Sunday Riley- Spend $300.00 and receive a Blush, Prismasilk Eye Color & Influencer Mascara.
Surratt- Spend $200.00 and receive a Lipslique in Bandy ($34.00 value).
TATCHA- Spend $200.00 and receive deluxe samples of Ageless Day, Night and Eye Creams. Spend $500.00 and receive deluxe sizes of Luminous Cream, Dewy Mist andCamellia Cleansing Oil. Spend $800.00 and receive a full size Camellia Cleansing Oil and a full size Hand Cream.
The Organic Pharmacy- No step-up gift. However, your purchases will make you eligible for the gift bag.
Tracie Martyn Skincare- Spend $350.00 and receive an Absolute Purity Toner. Spend $650.00 and receive a Firming Serum.
Verso- With any Verso purchase receive a sample Foaming Cleanser. Spend $100.00 and receive a travel size Foaming Cleanser or Day Cream.
Zelens- No step-up gift. However, your purchases will make you eligible for the gift bag.
I will be updating this post-- so bookmark it and check it frequently for any updates, or added specials!!
I would not suggest waiting until the last minute to pre-order, because some things really sell quickly during the event-- it's a good idea to call the counters that you are interested in to reserve your bag and all of the goodies that you want to buy.
Until then, if you are planning to partake- might I suggest that you set a realistic budget, check your stash, and make a list. I tend to stalk the Barneys website to help me make my list-- so that might work for you as well.
If you have any questions, post them in the comments section below, and I will try to get an answer for you. This is preferable to emailing me since I invariably am asked the same questions-- so this way everyone gets the answers.
If you want to place an order in store, feel free to call the Beverly Hills Location (310) 276-4400 Ext. 5613 or the NYC Madison Avenue location (212) 833-2004 and (212) 833-2005.
Are you planning on partaking? If so, what are you thinking of getting?
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That's a fantastic bag! Definitely worth it!
ReplyDeleteThey definitely do such a great job with their gifts with purchase!
Deletelove this event. i have been going to the kiehls counter manager cynthia for years. she knows everyone on the floor and what is going on with every brand. give her a call or stop in. she will take very good care of you. she is fun and very generous with her time, knowledge and samples. enjoy!
ReplyDeleteMe too!!!!!!! Kiehl's is awesome! It's so great to work with someone who really knows everyone on the floor and all of the lines! That Cynthia is so fun and generous makes it such a great experience, and of course all of the goodies make it even better!
Deleteexactly. and this event more than most has been so helpful to me in realizing what i can and cannot live without.
DeleteI know just what you mean!!!!! :-)
DeleteSee, you have to spend quite a bit of money but at least you get nicely rewarded for it! They could learn a thing or two from that here in Switzerland :-(
ReplyDeleteSorry, the last comment that I wrote (and deleted) was in error, Melissa! I thought that you were commenting on my "What's in My Purse Post" and something didn't make sense LOL! Then I went back and read it and realized that you were talking about the Barneys gift bag and step-up gifts! Yes, you definitely have to spend quite a bit of money, but they definitely give you some amazing gifts with purchase! It's too bad that this type of GWP event is not available in Switzerland! A lot of people wait to make these purchases during these bag events because they want to get the most out of their luxury purchases!
DeleteI placed my order on Sunday! Found myself stalking here too much to wait and called the store for help/info. You have more info here, though, than the Rep with whom I spoke. However, she was very nice and seemed like she'll give me some extra goodies. Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteI had so much to compile that I couldn't get it up that early. It's still far enough away from the event that they are still waiting to hear what all of the participating vendors are going to give as step-up gifts! I'm glad that you placed your order and that the person who helped you took good care of you! What did you order?
DeleteI ordered Radical products: Extreme Repair Cream and Multi Brightening Serum. It was enough for a step up gift and she said she'd throw in another step up gift, some Radical samples and some Tatcha samples. So I am very hopeful!
DeleteDid you get anything? I am considering a Tatcha order but I only want to do it if I can get another bag. Not sure how to go about that.
DeleteIt sounds like you really scored! Excellent product choices too! I haven't ordered anything yet. I have been so swamped at work that I haven't had time to really think about what I want. The TATCHA Step-Ups definitely make it worth shopping the event! I don't blame yo for wanting another bag if you spend that much. You'll get the bag if you make the $200.00 minimum. Plus you aren't even shopping from the same store– they will automatically give you the bag once you reach the minimum purchase price. If you want some things from TATCHA, this is definitely the time to get them!
DeleteOoh, so many amazing goodies! <3
ReplyDeleteI completely agree! <3
DeleteWhat a gorgeous GWP! I thought Beauty.com had the best ones but this is the dang best gift bag I've ever seen with very generous samples.
ReplyDeleteIt really is! Barneys always does such a great job with the LOVE YOURSELF event! It's super fun to shop this event!
DeleteMy first experience with Rituals was from this bag. I love that they include the full size product. I need to study Surratt to see if I want to do an order. The lipslick I have is one of my favorite lip products.
ReplyDeleteI love RITUALS too! That was my first encounter with their products as well! I can't wait to hear what you end up getting if you take the plunge! I love his Lipsliques as well! They are so awesome!
DeleteWow! What a fantastic bag!
ReplyDeleteI completely agree!
DeleteI just sold my soul to Neiman Marcus beauty event and here you are enabling me! That gift bag 'tho has more contents in comparison to NM
ReplyDeleteIt's an easy thing to do! What did you get from the NM event? Barneys does tend to more impressive gift bags than NM, but i have still gotten some great gifts from NM!
DeleteWowzers... girl you got so many fun goodies in that bag. I think that is one thing I do wish Hawaii would have would be events so I could take part in it. We don't have any here so it sucks. But you got great goods girl. Looking forward to your thoughts on any of these you plan to review ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Honey! They definitely make great gift bags! I just don't get why you don't have events like this in Hawaii!
DeleteLola, this sounds like a great event. I have always ordered online, but as I'm browsing through, they are out of a lot of items I was interested in buying. Would you recommend calling the NYC store now (I'm from upstate New York) before the event even started?
ReplyDeleteHi Ka,
DeleteA lot of people prefer to shop this event online, and they have lots of gorgeous line specific gifts as well (and they seem to get better and better). I always do a separate post for all of the online Step-Up gifts, and will again as soon as they become available.
I would check back online to see if they have restocked, but if they haven't then I would definitely call either the NYC or BH store since they can both ship to you. If you know what you want, then it's a good idea to call now since they are already pre-selling, and they will likely be selling out of lots of things! If you call NYC use the numbers above, and ask for my friend Irene. If you call BH use the number above and ask for my friend Ana! Whoever you call, let them know that I sent you and they will take special care of you! Keep me posted! What are you thinking of getting?
I may wait then a couple of days to see if they restocked, and if nothing changes, I'll call over the weekend.
DeleteI was thinking of getting GA Luminous Silk foundation and Chantecaille loose powder, but they don't have my shades anymore on the website. There is also several Oribe products that I want to restock on (I cannot live without their styling products anymore).
I really want to try The Organic Pharmacy - I'm looking for a good serum/oil, and their Antioxidant Face Serum seems to fit what I need (and I remember you writing on your blog about them).
I'm also tempted by the Rituals line - I had a sample of their shower foam, and I loved it.
Thank you again for your help, and for recommending the consultants. This is extremely helpful!
Kate
Hi Kate! Oh, I love your selections! Oribe is definitely one of my very favorite haircare lines! The ORganic Pharmacy Antioxidant Face Serum is absolutely magnificent, and I highly recommend it! It is one of my favorite face oils! RITUALS makes wonderful products, and you will get a full size Shower foam in the Gift Bag– which is how I first tried the line a few seasons back! It was absolutely my pleasure! They are both amazing SA, and I am sure that they will both have extra samples for you.:-) Helen
DeleteI would also probably call them now, if the website hasn't restocked already since the store is in the midst of pre-selling, and you can still get double points on your Barneys card (if you have one). They are already selling so much, and will likely sell through their stock on the more popular things! <3
DeleteThank you for the heads-up. I'll call them today then :) So excited!
DeleteHi Kate, You are very welcome! I definite think that's a very good idea! Please let me know what you end up getting!!!!!! I'm sooooo excited for you! :)
DeleteHello! So Irene was not available yesterday, but she called me today and I just placed the order. You were right - she was extremely helpful and offered samples of different products.
DeleteI ended up getting Oribe's Dry Texturizing Spray, Soft Laquer, and Foundation Mist. I haven't tried the latter two, but I have been using the volumizing mousse and dry texturizing spray for over two years. Once you start using their products, there is no coming back ;)
I also got Sunday Riley Good Genes - best exfoliator ever, and it lasts a long time (I only use it once, twice a week). I have their Juno and Artemis oils - have you tried them? What do you think? I really like Juno's effect on my skin, but the smell is somewhat bothersome to me. It may be silly, but I don't think I'll repurchase for this reason. I'm looking into Darphin oils now (I ordered a sample of their products a couple of days ago). Have you tried anything from their range?
And finally, I got Chantecaille's Loose Powder. I heard great things, and I'm looking forward to checking it out. I ended up not ordering the Luminous Silk - I wasn't sure about the right shade, and I'd rather try it at the counter.
I'm looking forward to getting my package. Thank you so much for your help and recommendations!
Hi Kate,
DeleteYes, she is a true sweetheart! What a nice selection of things that you purchased! Yes, I used to use SR Juno, and I loved it, but then I eventually found other oils that liked better. It's not silly at all, if a scent doesn't resonate with you then the experience of using it usually isn't worth it! I had a WONDERFUL Darphin facial a while ago, and the esthetician's used a few of their glorious oils on me! It was a sublime experience. I have several samples of their skincare products, but I don't have a single full size oil from the line! I definitely need to get one at some point! Their products are really lovely! Chantecaille makes some really amazing products, and their Lip Chic and Brilliant Gloss formulas are amazing. I haven't tried their loose powder, but have heard that it's wonderful.
I can't wait until you get your package, and I hope that you are deliriously happy with everything that you get! Absolutely my pleasure! I am so happy that I could help you! :-)
How did you order samples of the Darphin oils? Or was it samples with a purchase? Thanks.
DeleteI ordered it from their website - it was only 10 bucks. Here's the link: http://www.darphin.com/product/8512/33302/Whats-New/Best-of-Darphin-Intro-Kit/index.tmpl
DeleteI just finished the Chamomile Oil, and it's probably the best oil I have ever tried. Smells amazing, calms and hydrates my skin like a dream, and a 1.4 ml sample lasted me 6 days!
Now I'm on to trying the Rose one. The moisturizer is great as well, so I will definitely be placing a larger order soon, even though I barely placed an order at Barney's (I can't wait to get the package).
That's a great deal!!! Thanks for the link, Kate! I will have to try the Chamomile Oil! I think that I have tried the Rose Oil at Space NK, but will have to look at that one as well! I remember playing with their moisturizers and being exceedingly impressed. Plus, I loved everything that was used on me during my Darphin facial. I'm super excited for you about your Barneys purchases too! Keep me posted– I want to hear all about what you bought!
DeleteAfter you told me about your facial, I tried to find a Darphin spa nearby, but to no avail. So I decided to splurge on a couple of products, and have facials at home ;) By the way, where did you go for yours? Maybe when I'm in NYC, I could book an appointment.
DeleteI'm really impressed with their products - I didn't expect them to be this good. Usually by noon, my skin starts feeling uncomfortable and itchy, but since I started using the oil and the moisturizer, my skin feels great all day.
By the way, how long does it usually take for the pre-ordered goods to arrive from Barneys? I'm just overly excited and impatient ;)
DeleteDid you see Kate's response, Cindy? She provided the link to their website with the $10.00 deal. The sample vials that I got were probably from Space NK.
DeleteHi Kasia!
DeleteMy Darphin facial was at Space NK in Los Angeles. The best thing to do is to contact your local Space NK and have them notify you the next time they have Darphin facials– they book them a while in advance– so they should be able to let you know a while before the event! I agree that their products are quite lovely!
It's hard to know just how quickly they will send it out because so many orders are placed during this time. Hopefully yours will be processed quickly! I know what you mean, it's hard not to want everything NOW! Keep me posted! I can;t wait to hear what you think about what you ordered! What did you buy?
It's me Kate :) I haven't used my Google blogger account in so long that I finally updated it :)
DeleteKate!!!!!!!!!! <3 <3 <3 Thanks for letting me know! :-)
DeleteKa,
ReplyDeleteIf you call NY and ask for Cynthia at the Kiehls counter she can assemble your whole list (at all counters) including the in store step ups and if something you want is out, she can do a pre sale for you to have it include towards the $200 event and then ship it to you (on barneys) when it comes in. I live in NYC and swear by her and have had several friends/relatives do this with much success. She can also pretty much get you samples of anything not included in the gift bag that you are curious about. Plus she is alot of fun and loves this stuff as much as we all do.
It makes such a huge difference when SA go out of their way to let you sample things! Plus, being fun and engaging makes the whole experience great! I have heard others praise Cynthia as well!
DeleteHey Helen
ReplyDeleteI placed my order last week but I go thru Irene to and she is amazing the best SA EVER. I'll ask about a product and they might not have it then weeks late she remembers and calls to tell me it's there. I mean she's amazing I'm so glad you love her as much as I do. Super generous with samples. I would have never bought colbert md face oil & serum if it wasn't for her. Also my Byredo perfumes I have bought 2 because she sent me samples and I ordered them right away. Not many people would go out of their way like she does. Thank you for all this info so helpful. Melissa
Hey Melissa! Irene is amazing! She is such a lovely person, and I totally adore her! She is definitely on top of everything, and makes sure that her clients are very well taken are of! What did you order this time? Was it the Colbert MD Illumino (I have it and love it, and reviewed it). I can't wait to here about your purchases!
DeleteHey Helen,
DeleteI ordered the byredo gypsy water along with 2 new chanel rouge cocos and the surratt mascara. I think next is the Sunday riley good genes and their luna oil. What are you getting? I repurchased the colbert md oil & serum a month ago so I should have waited as I would have gotten the facial pads. Oh well I'm thinking if getting the zelens pads? Their line is amazing I have both foundations and lip gloss In nude amazing
Nice purchases, Melissa! Zelens is amazing, and not enough people really know about it! I have made purchases before the event as well and missed out on the Step-Up Gifts as well. I hope tha toyu are loving the Colbert Illumino Oil! I love that stuff! I have actually been so busy at work that I haven't had a moment to figure out what I want! I certainly don't need a thing, but then again this event often has little to do with "need."
DeleteOooh, sample heaven! Looks like a really great selection.
ReplyDeleteThey definitely do a great job with their gift bags and step-up gifts!
DeleteLove your blog. Never posted before, but this event is the perfect time for me to pick up some big items I really need. I'm wavering between a few face oils-Colbert MD illumino or the Sisley. What would you purchase if you had to just pick one? Anyways, thank you so much for the information, really great post!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sarah! You just made my whole day!!!!! Rough week at work, so your kind words are going a very long way! I'm thrilled that you took the time to post a comment, WELCOME!!!! This event is DEFINITELY the perfect time to pick up some big ties that you really need! That is a seriously tough question, and I ended up buying both, but not at the same time. They are so very different from one another that it is pretty difficult to evaluate them side-by-side. It really depends on what you are looking for in an oil. Colbert MD Illumino is a very light and watery oil that sinks into the skin immediately leaving behind a luminous glow. It also contains retinol– so in addition to nourishing the skin it also actively helps turn over dead skin cells. The Sisley Black Rose Precious Face Oil is an ultra nourishing richer oil that also imparts a gorgeous glow, and keeps skin ultra-hydrated. It was intended for drier more mature skin, but I have neither (in fact, I have decidedly combination skin) and it does extraordinary things for my skin! Here are my reviews of both:
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Let me know what you are really looking for in an oil, and I can help you narrow it down to one, if you would like. You are very very very welcome! :-)
I'm really sorry to hear you're having a rough week at work..it seems that when work isn't going well, everything feels a bit off. Hopefully, you will have some time to relax and reflect this weekend and start anew next week! Thank you for responding with such a nice break down. I also don't have mature skin (but what's mature these days, haha). But I do have VERY dry skin with fine lines. I'm not actively using a retinol product on my face, so I was leaning towards the Colbert. But after reading so many reviews of the Sisley, I feel that may be a better purchase to layer with my other skin care. So, if you had to address fine lines and dry skin, which would you purchase? Also, just as a comparison, is the Sisley similar to the La Prairie cellular swiss dry oil? I had several samples last year and simply did not purchase due to the smell. Results were wonderful.
DeleteYou are so thoughtful, Sarah! Thank you for your very kind words. It was just long and stressful week at work, but I'm fine (and am thrilled to have a few days off).
DeleteGiven that you have dry skin and fine lines, I think that you would be absolutely elated by the Sisley oil. It is an unbelievably nourishing oil that keeps skin soft, supple, moisturized and luminous. It definitely helps plump fine lines and makes skin feel like velvet. The scent is a gorgeous rose, but it does fade soon after application. I haven't used the La Prairie Cellular Dry Oil, but I have felt it in store so I haven't done more than just play with it it. I don't remember what it smelled like, but I do remember that I wasn't wowed by the smell. I am curious about it, but it's hard to imagine me loving it more than the Sisley oil! I will have to try to get some samples to really give it a try.
After a few days of reading online and thinking (probably thinking more about this than I should...lol) I ordered the Sjal anti-aging oil. I'm hoping I made the right choice. But after your review and others that I read, this oil checked all my needs! And of course to get the gift I ordered some lipsticks, etc..definitely did NOT need that haha
DeleteHi Sarah! the själ oil is utterly AMAZING! If you love it half as much as I do, you will be thrilled! Getting the gift always sweetens the deal! Which lipsticks did you get? You know how obsessed I am with lipsticks!!!!!!
DeleteThanks for all the great info! I see that you wrote Koh Gen Do is having a step up gift but I heard they are pulling this line from Barneys. In fact, I think this was supposed to be done in February. Have you heard anything about this and are they still having a step up gift?
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely my pleasure, Suzie! I was told that they will eliminating everything but the Spa Water and some of the skincare. As far as I know this step-up gift is still being offered. I will let you know asap, if I hear otherwise!
DeletePlaced an order with your SA Helen. Thanks so much for the referral! It's Tatcha this time....
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure, Cindy! I'm super excited for you!!!!!!! I hope that you absolutely adore what you purchased!
DeleteI got the face oil and I know I love that already. I also got the Soothing Renewal Treatment which I plan to gift to my SIL since she has rosacea. I am hoping it will help her immensely. I also ordered either a single mask or the hand cream, depending on which they have in stock. Since Irene was not at the store, she has to check tomorrow. What a nice gal!
DeleteExcellent choices! You simply can't go wrong with their amazing Camellia Beauty Oil! What a lovely gift for your SIL! I hope it does the trick for her Rosacea, and that she loves it! You will definitely love using all of these beautiful things!
DeleteHi--I went to the page per your link and the beauty event isn't featured nor does the bag add to my cart with my purchase. Are they not pre-selling anymore?
ReplyDeleteHi Georgia, The reason that you aren't finding the gift bag available online yet is because the LOVE YOURSELF Bag Event doesn't begin until March 10th. It won't appear online until then, or a few hours before. I will post the online gifts once they become available, and I will a provide a link right to the gift bag on their website. This post shows the actual bag, and the Step-Up Gifts, and information about the in-store purchases. The stores are currently pre-selling, as they always do prior to the event, but the actual event is from March 10-14. In-store purchases that are being purchased during the pre-sale won't be charged to your card until the event begins on the 10th and will be shipped out after that. Online purchasers will begin making their purchases once the sale goes live online when the event has begun. I don't think that they are doing any sort of online pre-sale. People just tend to make their online purchases as soon as it goes live. Also the line additional line specific gifts with purchase tend to differ online and in-store with both having amazing gifts!
DeleteThanks for alerting me to the pre-sale event. I just called in my order for Moroccanoil, By Terry, Surratt and Chantecaille goodies! I really enjoy your blog :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely my pleasure, Kim! Nice choices! Thanks you, I am thrilled that you are enjoying my blog! :-)
DeleteIt's tomorrow! I am beyond excited to trot myself into Barney's and pick up my order. I wonder when the online step up gifts will be shown.....
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited for you!!!! Here are the online Step-Up Gifts so far:
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I think the NARS step up gift must not be available online because I spent over $200 and didn't receive anything extra. Also, there's a nice step up gift for Morroccan Oil when you spend $75 you get a free body soufflé.
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DeleteAt this point there doesn't appear to be a NARS Step-Up online, but they do periodically add additional steep-ups online during the event.
I just posted about the Online Step-Up Gifts here:
http://www.lolassecretbeautyblog.com/2015/03/barneys-new-york-online-love-yourself.html
I don't think the NARS step up gift is available online because I spent over $200 and didn't get anything extra. Also there's a nice Morroccan Oil gift if you spend $75 you get a free body soufflé.
ReplyDeleteThey may not have anything extra for NARS online– I'm sure that they would have given it to you if they had. The moroccanoil gift is very nice, indeed!
DeleteI don't think the NARS step up gift is available online because I spent over $200 and didn't get anything extra. Also there's a nice Morroccan Oil gift if you spend $75 you get a free body butter.
ReplyDeleteThe Moroccanoil gift is great!
DeleteThere is something wrong with the website, the normal 'gifts with purchase' tab is missing and the step up gifts are not automatically adding to the cart!
ReplyDeleteHi Vanessa,
DeleteCheck out my new post today featuring the online Step-Up Gifts here:
http://www.lolassecretbeautyblog.com/2015/03/barneys-new-york-online-love-yourself.html
I provided links that go directly to their gifts with purchase page. I also added things to my cart to see if the Step-Up Gifts were automatically added when I reached the minimum purchase price, and they were automatically added in as was the LOVE YOURSELF Gift Bag. Try again to see if it works for you now! Keep me posted!
I just picked up my order (not the one I phoned to NYC). The SA was fantastic! I can't believe how many extra goodies she included. I am thrilled. And if I score like this with my phone order to your SA, I will be doing great and set for a while!
ReplyDeleteYou scored big time, Cindy! I can't wait to hear what you think about all of your goodies! I suspect that your next order will prove to be pretty amazing as well!
DeleteHi, Lola! Thanks you so much for listing this beauty event in such amazing detail! Are you saying that Barneys have in-store GWP's? Also, what Sunday Riley facial oil do you like the best? Or is there another oil you'd recommend? I love Tatcha's Camellia Beauty Oil, but wondered if you like something else. I have dry skin. Much appreciated! - Judge Beauty
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome! Yes, in this post I have itemized many of the in-store line-specific Step-Up gifts with purchase. If you click on the link that I provided in this post, or right below in this comment,then you will se the online Step-Up Gifts (provided that many of them haven't already sold out.
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As for Face Oils that I love and that are great for dry skin, in addition to TATCHA Camallia Beauty Oil, I think that the Sisley Black Rose Oil and the Aesop Damascan Rose Oil are phenomenal. I prefer both to SR Oils– which I haven't used in a while. I also think the själ oil is amazing as well. Outside of the context of BNY, I love African Botanics Marula Oil and their Neroli Infused Marula Oil. For hand blended atelier oils made in small batches all of the oils made by Mandy Aftel (Aftelier Perfumes) are utterly extraordinary. :-)
Hi, Lola! Thanks for listing this beauty event with such detail. Are there in-store beauty GWP's that differ from those online? I love Tatcha's Camellia Beauty Oil, but wondered what Sunday Riley Oil you like. I have dry skin. Much appreciated! Judge Beauty
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure! See response above! :-)
DeleteHi, Lola! Thanks for listing this beauty event with such detail. Are there in-store beauty GWP's that differ from those online? I love Tatcha's Camellia Beauty Oil, but wondered what Sunday Riley Oil you like. I have dry skin. Much appreciated!
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DeleteI got my shipping notice and my package is 4.7 lbs. I have no idea how much the gift bag weighs, but......
ReplyDeleteYAY!!!!!!!!!!! That sounds pretty heavy!
DeleteHi Lola:
ReplyDeleteWhat NY store should I call to speak to your friend Irene?
Heidi
Hi Heidi! Madison Avenue. The phone numbers are in the post itself. :-)
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ReplyDeleteWhat NY store should I call to speak to your friend Irene?
Thanks, Heidi
If they are sold out of bags, then call the Beverly Hills number above!
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ReplyDeleteDid you see that the bag is back in stock online along with some step-up gifts. I confess to placing an order......
There must be a beauty junkie anonymous group out there somewhere that can help me..........
Thanks! They often do that after the LOVE YOURSELF Bag Event if they have some bags leftover. It's definitely a great time to make additional purchases if you have them. I might do a little post to let people know– in case they missed out before, or want to go back for seconds!
DeleteWhat did you order? If there is such a group, I think that it is safe to say that we both need to joint it LOL!
I got the Ren mask and eye cream and the Radical eye cream. I did not like the Ren eye cream, though.
DeleteI love the REN Mask and Radical Eye Cream. I don't have the REN Eye Cream, but I have used their eye gel and really liked it. Why didn't you line their eye cream? Was it moisturizing enough?
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