It's Clinique Bonus Time at Bloomingdale's, now through February 22. This timely bonus includes sun-kissed shades for a natural glow—which is exactly what my skin needs this time of year. A $65 value, it's yours free with any Clinique purchase of $25 or more.

Your bonus includes:

• Lash Doubling Mascara in Black
  
• Superdefense SPF 25 Age Defense Moisturizer
  
• Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser
  
• Clinique Colour Palette
  
• 3-Piece Brush Set
  
• Long Last Lipstick in Honeynut
  
• Up-Lighting Liquid Illuminator in Bronze
  
• Cosmetics Bag

UPDATE: Just got this message from Clinique in my inbox:

"We're sorry! We recently sent an e-mail to you regarding our Clinique Bonus at your local Bloomingdale's counter. We regret that this e-mail was sent to our Chicago customers in error and we apologize for any confusion that may have been caused. The Clinique Bonus for Bloomingdale's in Chicago will run on May 24th, 2009.

To confirm the Clinique Bonus dates and participating stores in your local area, please visit the Store Locator for details or contact us at 1-866-707-2100 for assistance. Thank you for your understanding in this matter and for giving us the opportunity to continue to serve you.

Warmest regards,

Clinique Customer Care"

It's Clinique Bonus time at Bon-Ton, Bergner's, Boston Store, Carson Pirie-Scott, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's and Younkers. A $50 value, yours free with your Clinique purchase of 21.50 or more. Bonus is available Tuesday, February 3 through Saturday, February 21, 2009.

Your Bonus includes:

• Clarifying Lotion 2
  
• Rinse-off Foaming Cleanser
  
• Lash Doubling Mascara
  
• Different Lipstick (full-size) in two shades
  
• Fresh Bloom Allover Colour
  
• Cosmetics Bag

The Budget Beauty Babe reviews a product that might just extend the life of your precious manicures. —BB




by The Budget Beauty Babe
I love having my nails perfectly polished, but I hate having my manicure slowly fade when I’m on the go. Sally Hansen seemed to be reading my mind (and the minds of women everywhere) when they came up with their Color Quick Fast Dry Nail Color Pens: Nail polish in an easy to use, click and brush portable applicator.

I was skeptical at first, but after painting my nails faster than I ever had before, I realized that this is a really fun idea. While the brush on the pen is slightly too large and fluffy for my liking, it does the job, and while these pens are not exactly necessary for every manicure they are a fun addition to a travel bag or purse and will keep you stress free when you need a touch up on the go.

Shop it: Sally Hansen Color Quick Fast Dry Nail Color Pen, available in 8 colors, $8.49 at Walgreens.com

If you've resolved to get long, healthy nails in 2009, The Budget Beauty Babe has just the thing to help you reach your goal. —BB




by The Budget Beauty Babe
It’s getting to be that time of year when once again we find ourselves slowly losing sight of those new years resolutions we made with such enthusiasm just weeks ago. If this was the year for you to find a way to stop biting your nails, or just to figure out a way for you to finally get beautiful, long and hard nails then I have just the thing for you. Pick this up the next time you go to the drugstore and not only will you have gorgeous envy-worthy nails, but lots more spare cash when you realize it eliminates the need for professional manicures.

Whats my new year's solution? Sally Hansen Miracle Cure for Severe Problem Nails. This product really works. My nails have never grown longer or stronger without breaking, peeling or bending. The product is amazing and I the compliments about my nails haven’t stopped! Not only do I think it works wonders, but so does the company; they are so confident in their product that it is guaranteed to work. Now why can’t my resolution to exercise more often come with that kind of guarantee?

Shop it: Sally Hansen Miracle Cure for Severe Problem Nails, $7.99 - $8.29 at Walgreens and Walgreens.com