Bloomingdale's Friends and Family discount + My current skin protection

Bloomingdale's Friends and Family discount will be going on from Sep 30 to Oct 3rd. You have to have a printed pass to shop in person to get the 20% off but you can also shop online using the code: FRIENDS

The following is what I've have been using recently:

From left to right: The Body Shop Vitamin E eye cream, Philosophy Turbo Booster C powder, Neutrogena Age Shield + Repair Sunblock. I usually don't wear an eye cream but I've noticed the area below my eyes have been a little tight lately so I think I need to moisturize that area a little more before applying the sunblock. This Neutrogena sunblock already provides daily moisture so I don't need an extra moisturizer for the face. This sunblock contains Feverfew and Vitamin E to neutralize free radicals. Since I mix the Turbo Booster C powder with the sunblock, I don't apply it on my eyelids or the Turbo Booster C powder will sting my eyes! The Turbo Booster C powder is suppose to protect against free radical damages and will lighten scars or discolorations.

The tiny spoon that's included.

The powder can get really packed in the spoon like cornstarch so I have to bang the spoon on my palm to get the spoonful out.

Now adding the sunblock. This amount is more than enough to cover my face and neck. When I have extra I just rub it on the back of my hands.

Ready to go on my face. The powder dissolves easily and doesn't change the color of my sunblock. Be aware when you mix mineral sunscreen with the Turbo Booster C powder because the color change from white to a pale beige color. I tried that once but you can't tell the difference once you apply it onto your face so I don't think it's a major concern.

Free Tote from The Body shop and my skincare haul

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HauteLook offered a $50 The Body shop certificate for $29 few days ago. At the same time, The Body Shop's skincare items are buy 3 get 2 free or buy 2 get 1 free so I immediately jumped on that deal. I'm in this stage of life where I'm always looking for new skincare/supplement products to keep my skin looking young. I learned that your skin will get used to a product after a year so just like exercise, it's important to add variations to your skincare routine to keep your skin challenged. As a result, I'm always trying out new products.

If it wasn't for the Hautelook deal, I probably wouldn't have checked out The Body Shop because the store's concept seemed more like a bath and aromatherapy type of shop, which I'm not really into. I can't stand soaps and lotions that are heavily scented. After browsing through their online store, I was really interested in their Nutriganics and Vitamin E skincare line. When I was paying for my items, the cashier asked if I wanted to sign a petition to stop sex trafficking of children. After signing, she showed me a tote bag and said I was getting that free for signing the petition. I also bought the membership card for $10 a year because the cashier said the discount I'm getting for my purchase will already cover the membership cost. In addition, to the free bag, she also gave me a sticker that is also a coupon on the back.

I also stopped by Target to get the Loreal cleansers with the scrublets. I love these because they're easy on the skin, flexible so I can get into hard-to-reach areas and it makes cleaning my face fun!  If you already have a favorite cleanser, you can purchase a single scrublet at Daiso for $1.50 or Sephora for $5. I'm going to stick with these scrublets until Sephora's friends and family discount that's coming up so that I can purchase the Clarisonic brush. I tried the Body Shop facial brush I just bought and it's too rough on the skin. There was a tester at the store and it felt really soft and gentle against the skin but once you add water or cleanser, the brush feels like a cheap travel toothbrush that's rough and difficult to sweep across the skin.