The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Late April Week in Review

mixsoon Bean Cream is a gorgeous daily moisturizer for all types of skin, and Lola's Secret Beauty Blog loves that it delivers intense hydration all day long, and that it is affordable!

The Thrifty Six, featured by Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style, show their April theme: Put a belt on it– where 6 Bloggers show pre-loved clothing and hope to inspire you to look for second hand pearls.

Terri from Our Good Life shares practical, expert-backed techniques for shaping and maintaining eyebrows at home, emphasizing working with your natural brow shape and using the right tools for precision.

Angie from Your True Self Blog takes a look at how many ways we can wear plaid shirts for Spring and Summer, now that they are becoming a must-have staple for this time of year.

 

Allison from Never Say Die Beauty introduces us to her favorite Korean beauty skincare brand, Abib, and her moisturizers of choice. Efficacious and affordable, they’re worth a look!

Eco-friendly skincare is about feel-good beauty that actually does good, from plant-based ingredients to sustainable packaging. Barbie from Barbie’s Beauty Bits shares how going green can be gentler on your skin and simplify your routine.

Nordstrom 12-Piece Beauty Gift with Purchase

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Nordstrom is having lots of Beauty Gifts with Purchase right now, and with your $195.00 Beauty & Fragrance Purchase you receive a 12-Piece Skincare Gift with Purchase (Shown above). Also check out all of the brand specific Gifts with Purchase (HERE). Additionally, there are more than 50 brand gifts with purchase, and more than 500 top tier beauty products on sale online.

FREE 12-Piece Gift with Purchase: Indulge in luxe beauty with this gift of samples from La Mer, Tata Harper Skincare, Shiseido and more—yours when you spend $195 in Beauty & Fragrance. A $245 value, and most are deluxe size! Online only, while supplies last; qualifying purchases do not include third-party sellers.

12-Piece Gift with Purchase Includes:

• 111SKIN Eye Lift Gel NAC Y2 (0.1 oz.)

• ARMANI beauty Skin Tint Tinted Serum (shades F3, M1, T1 & D3, each 0.03 oz.)

• Augustinus Bader The Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 (0.2 oz.)

• BeautyBio JellyDew Smoothing Seaweed Hydration Serum (0.1 oz.)

• Guerlain Abeille Royale Youth Watery Oil Serum (0.16 oz.)

• La Mer The Rejuvenating Night Cream (0.1 oz.)

• Lancôme Génifique Ultimate Recovery Serum (0.23 oz.)

• Mind Games Queening Extrait de Parfum (0.25 oz.) with Travel Pouch

• MOROCCANOIL Lumière du Jour Eau de Parfum (0.13 oz.)

• Shiseido Future Solution LX Intensive Firming Brilliance Serum (0.27 oz.)

• Sisley Paris Hair Rituel Le Parfum (0.06 oz.)

• Tata Harper Skincare Regenerating Cleanser (0.5 oz.)

Qualifying purchases do not include third-party sellers. Online only. One gift per person, while supplies last. Will be added automatically in checkout and shipped to the same address as your order. If associated with a store-pickup order, gift cannot be picked up and will be shipped to the address of your choice. Gift cannot be shipped to international addresses. Past purchases do not apply. If you return the qualifying items, please return the gift.

New Tatcha Gift with Purchase

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The Tatcha Gift with Purchase Event starts is happening now through May 6th. Curate Your Own Set Dressed in Cherry Blossoms. Receive a keepsake box filled with your chosen formulas when you shop with their set curator. Use Code: SAKURA26

*Get 2 complimentary minis of your choice and a gift box with code: SAKURA26 on "Curate Your Own Set" orders. Promotion valid through 11:59 PM PT on 5/6/2026. Qualifying gifts are while supplies last and are subject to change. Promotions and discounts cannot be applied to previous purchases, gift cards, taxes, shipping or processing charges or combined with any other coupons or discounts. Valid on in-stock items only. Cannot be used on orders that include any items on Subscribe & Save. Gifts with purchase are not eligible for return or exchange. We reserve the right to cancel any order due to unauthorized, altered or ineligible use of offer and to modify or cancel this promotion due to system error or unforeseen problems..

Visit: www.tatcha.com

Bloomingdale's Beauty Benefits 11 Days of Free Gifts

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Bloomingdale's is having their Beauty Benefits 11 Days of Free Gifts with Purchase. This special event ends on 4/26/26, and while supplies last.

There are more than 50 different gifts with purchase from premium brands such as: Eighth Day, Yves Saint Laurent, Armani, Augustinus Bader, La Prairie, Clé de Peau Beauté, Charlotte Tilbury, Guerlain, 111Skin, Diptyque and many more.

$50.00 reward for every $250.00 you spend on beauty (through April 19).

Spend $285.00 in Beautyspace Boutique at Bloomingdale’s and receive a GWP valued at $505.00 (Shown above, and while supples last).

Receive a 25-piece Multi-Branded Beauty Bag gift (a $505.00 value) with any $285.00 BEAUTYSPACE purchase.

Gift Includes:

- 111SKIN Black Diamond Eye Cream 0.1 oz.

- AKT London SC.01 Orange Grove Mini Tube 0.17 oz.

- Alterna CC Cream 0.17 oz.

- EVE LOM Cleanser 0.27 oz.

- IRENE FORTE Hibiscus Night Cream 0.5 oz.

- ISDIN Fusion Water Magic SPF 0.34 oz.

- JVN Complete Air Dry Cream 1 oz.

- Kat Burki Amino Protein Mask 0.5 oz.

- Maison Louie Marie No. 04 Bois de Balincourt Perfume Oil Mini Roller 0.1 oz.

- Malin + Goetz Grapefruit Cleanser 0.34 oz.

- Miriam Quevedo Mini Dose Black Baccara Hair Multiplying Shampoo 1 oz.

- Monpurse Shimmer & Hydrate Hair & Body Oil 0.17 oz.

- Moroccanoil Moroccanoil Treatment 0.34 oz.

- Natura Bisse Cocoon Sheer Eye Cream 0.07 oz.

- OLAPLEX No. 3 Plus 1 oz.

- ORIBE Hair Alchemy Heatless Styling Balm 0.5 oz.

- PHILIP B Weightless Volumizing Shampoo 2 oz.

- R+CO Sun Catcher Power C Nourish + Refresh Styling Spray 1 oz.

- DR. BARBARA STURM Face Cream 0.68 oz.

- True Botanicals Phyto-Retinol Advanced Clinical Cream 0.25 oz.

- VERB Ghost Oil 0.54 oz.

- Virtue Restorative Treatment Mask 0.68 oz.

- Yoé Ympossible Cream 0.27 oz.

- Pink Cosmetics Case

Visit: www.bloomingdales.com

Dr. Althea ABC Glow Whipped Serum Review

 

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Dr. Althea ABC Glow Whipped Serum is a unique hydrating and radiance-boosting serum that is dispensed as a foam, but quickly transforms into a watery liquid that is very fast-absorbing. It leaves behind no unwanted residue, it has no scent, and it leaves my skin soft, smooth, supple and deeply hydrated. Furthermore, it plumps fine lines and leaves my skin with a wonderful glow. This vegan K-Beauty serum locks in hydration and calms and soothes irritated skin. It is effective, fun to use and affordable!

According to Dr. Althea,

ABC Glow whipped Serum is a foam-to-water glow serum that delivers toner-level hydration, and serum-like glow. Its moisture-boosting air bubbles absorb quickly with a lightweight, non-sticky finish. 

With 90% vegan collagen water, bakuchiol, vitamin tree water and allantoin, it boosts elasticity, soothes skin, and enhances natural radiance while keeping skin smooth, hydrated, and makeup-ready.

Benefits:

- 3-in-1 care: Toner & Serum & Bubble Pack

- Foam-to-Water Formula

- Fast-Absorbing & Lightweight

Directions: After cleansing, dispense 1–2 pumps into your hands and gently massage over the face as your first skincare step until fully absorbed. For an intensive glow treatment, apply about 3 pumps in a thicker layer and use it as a hydrating-boosting bubble mask in place of a sheet mask.

Ingredients: Collagen Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, C12-14 Alketh-12, Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Zea Mays (Corn) Kernel Extract, Fructan, Glucose, Hydroxyacetophenone, , Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium Edta, Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Allantoin, Bakuchiol.

Overall Assessment: Dr. Althea, is a remarkable K-Beauty brand, and they make such effective and affordable products. This serum is a nice addition to my skincare routine, and it is adding vital hydration to my skin during all of the hot days we have been having lately.

$21.90 for 3.38 oz. from Dr. Althea, YesStyle, Olive Young, Amazon and Style Korean (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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mixsoon Bean Cream Review

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mixsoon Bean Cream is a daily moisturizer that is formulated for all types of skin. While it is emollient and rich, it is remarkably lightweight and fast absorbing. My skin, which is largely normal with some activity in my t-zone, is perfectly suited to this type of facial cream. It offers plenty of moisture, is completely non-greasy and residue free, and it leaves my skin soft, smooth, supple, hydrated and luminous. I note that my skin feels comfortable and hydrated all day long after a single application– even when I reapply sunscreen throughout the day. Additionally, this K-Beauty moisturizer has no detectable aroma and it plays well with all of my other skincare, sunscreen and makeup.

According to mixsoon,

A rich yet lightweight cream that delivers intense hydration while strengthening the skin barrier. Formulated with a skin-friendly pH of 5~6, it helps maintain a healthy balance while supporting barrier function. Powered by fermented soybean extract, it locks in moisture for soft, smooth, and nourished skin all day. Enriched with barley, pomegranate, and pear extracts, it deeply nourishes, improves skin texture, and promotes a radiant, youthful-looking complexion. The non-greasy formula absorbs quickly, soothes irritation, prevents moisture loss, and leaves skin feeling balanced, silky, and revitalized. Suitable for daily use on all skin types.

Perfect for:

• Dry, dehydrated, or rough skin.

• Skin in need of barrier support and long-lasting moisture.

Directions: After cleansing, refine skin texture with toner. At the final step of your skincare routine, gently apply the cream over the entire face and let it absorb. For an extra boost of hydration, layer 2–3 times as needed to achieve a firmer, more moisturized feel.

Ingredients:

Overall Assessment: I really like this cream, and I love the way it makes my skin look and feel. mixsoon is definitely a brand worthy of your consideration.

$35.00 for 1.69 oz. from mixsoon, Amazon, Ulta, Olive Young, iHerb, YesStyle, Korean Style and Walmart (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Mid-April Week in Review

Lola's Secret Beauty Blog recently discovered the Dr. Althea Retinol Flat Iron Eye Roller, and thinks this is a perfect choice if you are seeking an Hyaluronic Acid infused anti-aging eye serum that depuffs, hydrates and plumps fine lines. 

Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style hosts a monthly series called The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book. This month the theme was necklaces! Take a look at who joined us this time, and you should join us next time!

Angie from Your True Self Blog works from home but wants to practice how to dress down trousers on days when she goes to town. Think of them as classy sweatpants.

Terri from Our Good Life is helping women who are embracing streamlined capsule wardrobes built on versatile, high-quality athleisure pieces that transition seamlessly from activity to everyday life. 

Lip brushes may seem like small beauty tools, but in this lip brush guide, Barbie from Barbie's Beauty Bits covers how to use and care for a lip brush, and why adding one can elevate your overall makeup routine.

Have you tried a red light device for your skin or your hair? Have you researched the science behind red light therapy? Allison from Never Say Die Beauty shares an excellent article from a science writer from NPR that will fill you in on the benefits and possible limitations of red light therapy.

Boxwalla The Spring Sale Features 25% Off the Beauty Shop

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Boxwalla is having a 25% Off Sale on The Beauty Shop while supplies last! Boxwalla fans will not want to miss!

Use Code: newthings25 for 25% off in the Beauty Shop and on the Limited Edition Beauty Boxes. PLUS, just this week, receive the following gifts:

•  Tier 1: Orders $80 and more will receive the gorgeous Twelve Beauty Ideal Rebalancing Level serum

• Tier 2: Orders $130 and more will receive the Twelve Beauty Serum AND the exquisite Neck serum from Symbiome.

Visit: www.theboxwalla.com

Nordstrom Beauty Savings Event: Up to 25% Off Through April 20!

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Nordstrom Beauty Savings Event: Up to 25% Off on select beauty through April 20. Grab lower-for-now prices on select favorites from Kiehl’s Since 1851, Lancôme and more. Through April 20. Restrictions apply.* Check out all of the amazing deals HERE.
 

*The Up to 25% Off Beauty Savings Event offer is valid on the purchase of select full-price beauty, fragrance and grooming items, not including taxes, fees or charges. The offer starts on April 15, 2026, at 9pm PT, and ends on April 20, 2026, at 11:59pm PT; store hours may vary. Offer is available only at Nordstrom stores, the Nordstrom app and Nordstrom,com, while supplies last. Online, eligible items will be marked as Savings Event, and prices on the product pages will reflect the discount. In store, discount taken at the register. The discount cannot be applied to previous purchases, pre-orders or the purchase of gift cards, and cannot be redeemed for cash. Offer does not apply to markdowns or clearance. Offer not valid at Nordstrom Rack stores, the Nordstrom Rack app or NordstromRack,com. Offer may be modified, extended or canceled without notice. Void where prohibited.

Nordstrom is having their up to 50% Off Sale! This end-of-season sale is really excellent! Check out their newest markdowns! There are some spectacular savings on top products from top brands!

Nordstrom has tons of new markdowns that they have added to their current sale, and they have so many great beauty finds on sale! I spend a long time looking at the sale items and there are some spectacular savings on top products from top brands.

Shop by Department:
Sale: Beauty | Women | Men | Kids | Home

Women's Clothing | Women's Shoes | Handbags & Accessories

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Native Body Wash in Cashmere & Rain Review

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Native Body Wash in Cashmere & Rain is one of my favorite Native body washes that I have tried, so far. It has a crisp, clean, light aroma that is more green than warm and creamy. It is refreshing and uplifting and its wonderful aroma is really released when it lathers. Like the other Native body washes that I have tried, this one also creates a very satisfying lather, and it leaves skin lightly hydrated, rather than stripped and dry.

According to Native,

Native Body Wash gives you a luxurious lather in the shower, leaving skin feeling soft, hydrated, and squeaky clean. Free of sulfated surfactants, parabens, phthalates, and dyes, it's thoughtfully made with 9 ingredients for a refreshing wash that doesn't dry out skin. Native Body Wash is formulated for men and women and designed to support your skin's natural pH. Powered by plant-based cleansers, Native Body Wash rinses away effortlessly and is great for all skin types. Let the refreshing scent turn your shower into a happy escape. Singing while you wash is highly recommended.

Features & Claims:

• Clean & Gentle 24-hour freshness that your skin loves. Long-lasting, refreshing body wash that leaves skin feeling soft and smooth
• Cozy blend of watery and woodsy notes topped with subtle florals that smell like morning rain.
• Thoughtfully made with a clean formula. Free of sulfates, parabens, dyes, and phthalates.
• Residue-free formula. Rinses away easily, leaving skin squeaky clean.
• Cruelty-free and vegan. Never tested on animals and no animal-derived ingredients.

Overall Assessment: I love the scent of this body wash, and thoroughly enjoy using it! A+

$11.89 for 18 oz. from Target, Walmart, Amazon and CVS. Purchased (Affiliate Links). All views expressed are categorically my own.

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