Okay MIA for too long. Decided it was time to get a part-time gig while working my way through school. And with the wedding coming up, well, this will ease some of the burden. Yes lovelies, I landed myself at a Lancôme on the weekends:) Being a long-time lover of beauty products, this is a super fun and ideal position. These are my brand new tools of my trade! I must admit, putting makeup on myself is far different than putting it on clients. Oh but the joy I feel when I see that my client has been transformed within minutes and how they walk out so much more confident and happy makes my job so worth it.
I had another big transformation last weekend. A client came to process an exchange on a fragrance. She wanted the exact same one though... just something happened to the nozzle (La Vie Est Belle). We ended up in a chit chat a bit, and her chief complaint was dry skin and discoloration. So I asked her if she would like to take a seat and I would give her a mini facial. After the cleanse and tone, I applied serum and moisturizer to address the dryness. From there, I color matched her skin to a foundation color and formula... Voila! She was glowing! I couldn't even believe the change; and seeing her smile for the first time was such an awesome feeling. How can you not get hooked after seeing these results over and over again? And I've only been with Lancôme for two months!
I know, I've kinda been avoiding writing because my blog is all about living life frugalista style. How are you suppose to be a frugalista blogger when you've become a Lancôme Junkie?!?! True, I can get crazy discounts on these glorious products. Yes, we do receive gratis (already two full size bottles of Genifique and Visionnaire mailed directly to my home!) So how am I suppose to help all the ordinary girls like myself, always on a budget, that yes, that 30 dollar lipstick is worth every penny?
And my answer is this - Lancôme runs specials all the time! Like today, you can get 15% off on anything purchased on the Lancôme website! They always have free gifts with purchase at one of the major department stores so that's the time to buy because you can try something out and then get a bunch of free goodies! I'm new to these products too, so I too have taken advantage of the free gifts to start building my collection. I actually did use Lancome back in my teen years. My Mom loved taking me to pick something out at Lancome - my first high-end mascara was actually Immencils (discontinued now ... but Hypnose Doll Lashes seems to be a good replacement!) and my first powder from the department store was actually the Dual Finish. The pricing was too spendy for me as a high school-er, and I did feel guilty each time my Mom bought something from me from there. I switched to Clinique since it was more affordable. Now I have a bunch of drugstore finds as well that are mixed in (adore those WnW Megalast lipsticks and eyeshadows!) However, I never really used Lancome for skincare. So I really thought it was just the same as drugstore stuff - but a lot more spendy. I was wrong. Now I'm hooked on all the toners, serums, and moisturizers!
And wow, my skin has never felt so soft! I'm obsessed with the Bienfait moisturizers, Genifique, and Tonique Confort! Now I look so forward to my day and night time beauty routine. I always feel pampered when I use my Lancôme products. They just feel so different on the skin - during application and afterwards. I love all the elegant packaging too. When I tell B how much my serums and moisturizers costs - like most SO... he freaks out. I do mention my discount and my gratis... he still says it's a lot. I then say, "Hmmmmm...maybe I should try some Botox for my next birthday to help with my wrinkles!" He gets quiet... as if contemplating. Then says, "Why again?! So you can be puffy face like the actresses? That's so scary. You don't need it and what wrinkles??!!" I then say, "Maybe I should just stick to my Lancome products for now... it's a good investment, don't you think? And I don't have to get injected with botulinum toxin ... just yet." As I sit on the computer Google-ing the image section of Botox Gone Wrong. He agrees, "Yes, it's okay just keep using Lancome. It is good and you don't have wrinkles!" And with that, a bit of convincing. A bit of perspective. And when I told him that the next bottle of Genifique (2.5 oz) will retail at $134 - but will last probably 10 months... "Oh, that's not bad." Oh Google Images... you make my cause so much easier...;)
So yes, I am now a Lancôme Girl! The transformation has been slow but definite. After trying all the products, I'm addicted. And who doesn't want to feel effortless French chic afterall? And yes, this can really be affordable luxury for all of us... just make sure to look for the Gift with Purchase and sign up for the Lancôme newsletter!
Xo
