When the legging jeans first came out, fashion naysayers said the trend wouldn’t last because the slim fit style is just too limiting. But it seems plenty of women are embracing this look more and more. The slim fit legging jeans is the best type of jeans to wear over boots and comfortable ballet flats or slip ons. Wearing it elongates the legs, and for a lot of women, this is a plus feature. I am particularly fond of American Eagle’s Legging Jeans because of its stretchy material. I especially like the waist band, which isn’t elastic like other legging jeans, although it tugs the waist so nicely and effortlessly. Another plus feature of a legging jeans is that it comes with back pockets and a button zipper, just like regular jeans. You can get this at American Eagle for $40. Not bad, really.Legging Jeans Are Here To Stay
Today show Free beauty products are practically everywhere — all you have to do is ask! They’re a great way to try before you buy, and beauty companies are happy for you to take advantage of the offers, hoping you’ll fall in love with their products and come back for more. Of course, all of these products are available "while supplies last," but there’s almost always something available to try. Redbook magazine highlights the best deals: Department stores The Estée Lauderfoundationmatching service will help you find the best liquid foundationshade and formulation for you. Then you’ll receive a 10-day supply, so you can see if the foundation shade looks right on you in all sorts of lighting, not just under the light of the department store. It’s available at Estée Lauder counters nationwide. (Full size products cost from $24.50 - $34.50.) La PrairieAnti-Aging Longevity Serum ($225 for full size), has botanical anti-aging extracts curated from around the world, and the Cellular Radiance Concentrate Pure Gold ($580 for full size) is a skin plumper with hyaluronic acid and 24K gold mineral powders. These are really high-end, pricey products and it’s great to have to chance to try them out before you make an investment. You can get a five to seven day sample with a consultation at the La Prairie counter, which are in Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue. Fragrance samples are some of the most plentiful in department stores, and these are two fromChristian Dior.Dior J’Adore ($95 for full size) is a sexy fruity floral, with bergamot, roses, and jasmine and Miss Dior Cherie ($95 for full size) is a citrusy, fruity floral. They can be snapped up at Dior counters at Macy's. Beauty 360 stores Bioelementshas little boxes containing three products each targeted to your skin type, whether you are very dry and dry, very oily and oily, and combination. (Full size price range from $28 - $59.) TalikaEye Decompress ($30 for full size) is a calming, de-puffing eye mask. Laura Geller Beauty IngenuityEye Spackle ($24 for full size) primes your lids to make your shadow smudge-free and long-lasting. Online Bare EscentualsBare Minerals Foundation SPF 15 ($25 for full size) is the foundation that started the mineral makeup sensation. It even comes with an adorable little brush. It’s available at the 120 Bare Escentuals boutiques nationwide — mention Redbook to get a deluxe sample. "Dramming" is also a great way to try new products — these samples may not come in fancy packaging, but you get a really wide variety of choices, essentially everything at that store or counter. Kiehl’scan sample everything after a brief consultation, which is really a benefit to you, just a quick, 10-minute conversation with a Kiehl's Customer Representative to discuss your personal hair/skincare needs and concerns. A few of the products we love: Abyssine Cream SPF 23, $45; Facial Fuel men’s moisturizer, $21; Acai Damage-Repairing Serum, $49; Blue Astringent Herbal Lotion, $16; Olive Fruit Oil Nourishing Shampoo, $18. Samples are available at the 33 freestanding Kiehl’s stores in the US plus Kiehl’s counters at Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdales.How to get free beauty products
Goodies found at department stores, boutiques and online
April 6: Redbook’s Cheryl Kramer Kaye tells how you can get your hands on some of the free samples companies are offering consumers.
Department store counters are staffed with beauty advisors, ready, willing, and able to dole out free samples. Here are some that are available right now.
Shu UemuraSkin Purifier High Performance Balancing Cleansing Oils ($62 - $72 for full size) have been a cornerstone company’s philosophy for years — using oil to break down oil. They cleanse the face gently and remove makeup. Don’t be afraid to use these oils, even if you’re oily! You can get a deluxe sample at Shu Uemura counters at Neiman Marcus.
Times may be tight, but here are places where you can eat, drink, play and find treasures without paying a dime.
Beauty 360 stores are prestige beauty boutiques that are an offshoot of CVS — they have their own separate entrance, but you can also enter through the back of your CVS drugstore. There are 20 stores nationwide, many in California, and they are opening up all around the country.
Vincent Longooffers a mini version The Curl Mascara ($23 for full size), which curls and volumizes.
Pop BeautyEye Magnet Primer ($18 for full size) is another great product for getting lids ready for makeup.
REDBOOK organized some great online offers exclusively for readers, which are available to TODAY viewers.
PsssssstOn-the-Go Instant Spray Shampoo ($7 for full size) is a classic product that keeps your style fresh in between shampoos, and is also great for adding volume, freshening up roots after the gym — you name it. Dry shampoos are all the rage right now, but this has been around forever! Go to FreemanBeauty.com/Redbook for a sample.
GlowelleBeauty Drink Mix ($89 for a 30-day kit) offers beauty from the inside out with this anti-oxidant drink mix; it boosts your overall antioxidant levels, helping fight free radicals that cause skin aging. The packet contains one drink’s worth, which is a day’s recommended allowance. Go to Glowelle.com/Redbook for a sample.
Brand boutiques
Brand boutiques are also a great place to find free beauty deals, and these freestanding boutiques can be found in malls and in shopping areas all over the country:
The Body Shopcan dram everything but makeup and fragrance, but you can test those in-store. Some of our favorites are: The Body Shop Originals Dewberry Shower Gel, $9; The Body Shop Originals Banana Shampoo, $9; The Body Shop Originals Ice Blue Shampoo, $9; The Body Shop Satsuma Body Polish, $20. These are available at the 315 Body Shop stores nationwide.
Originsis known for its great natural products that smell heavenly. Some of the best:
A Perfect World SPF 25 Age-defense moisturizer with White Tea, $38.50; Checks and Balances Frothy face wash, $18.50; Clear Improvement Active charcoal mask to clear pores, $21; GinZing Refreshing eye cream, $29.50; Starting Over Age-erasing oil-free moisturizer with Mimosa, $45; Youthtopia SPF 15 Skin firming foundation with Rhodiola, $26.50. They’re available at the 110 Origins boutiques and 460 Origins counters nationwide.
When the legging jeans first came out, fashion naysayers said the trend wouldn’t last because the slim fit style is just too limiting. But it seems plenty of women are embracing this look more and more. The slim fit legging jeans is the best type of jeans to wear over boots and comfortable ballet flats or slip ons. Wearing it elongates the legs, and for a lot of women, this is a plus feature. I am particularly fond of American Eagle’s Legging Jeans because of its stretchy material. I especially like the waist band, which isn’t elastic like other legging jeans, although it tugs the waist so nicely and effortlessly. Another plus feature of a legging jeans is that it comes with back pockets and a button zipper, just like regular jeans. You can get this at American Eagle for $40. Not bad, really.Legging Jeans Are Here To Stay
Today show Free beauty products are practically everywhere — all you have to do is ask! They’re a great way to try before you buy, and beauty companies are happy for you to take advantage of the offers, hoping you’ll fall in love with their products and come back for more. Of course, all of these products are available "while supplies last," but there’s almost always something available to try. Redbook magazine highlights the best deals: Department stores The Estée Lauderfoundationmatching service will help you find the best liquid foundationshade and formulation for you. Then you’ll receive a 10-day supply, so you can see if the foundation shade looks right on you in all sorts of lighting, not just under the light of the department store. It’s available at Estée Lauder counters nationwide. (Full size products cost from $24.50 - $34.50.) La PrairieAnti-Aging Longevity Serum ($225 for full size), has botanical anti-aging extracts curated from around the world, and the Cellular Radiance Concentrate Pure Gold ($580 for full size) is a skin plumper with hyaluronic acid and 24K gold mineral powders. These are really high-end, pricey products and it’s great to have to chance to try them out before you make an investment. You can get a five to seven day sample with a consultation at the La Prairie counter, which are in Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue. Fragrance samples are some of the most plentiful in department stores, and these are two fromChristian Dior.Dior J’Adore ($95 for full size) is a sexy fruity floral, with bergamot, roses, and jasmine and Miss Dior Cherie ($95 for full size) is a citrusy, fruity floral. They can be snapped up at Dior counters at Macy's. Beauty 360 stores Bioelementshas little boxes containing three products each targeted to your skin type, whether you are very dry and dry, very oily and oily, and combination. (Full size price range from $28 - $59.) TalikaEye Decompress ($30 for full size) is a calming, de-puffing eye mask. Laura Geller Beauty IngenuityEye Spackle ($24 for full size) primes your lids to make your shadow smudge-free and long-lasting. Online Bare EscentualsBare Minerals Foundation SPF 15 ($25 for full size) is the foundation that started the mineral makeup sensation. It even comes with an adorable little brush. It’s available at the 120 Bare Escentuals boutiques nationwide — mention Redbook to get a deluxe sample. "Dramming" is also a great way to try new products — these samples may not come in fancy packaging, but you get a really wide variety of choices, essentially everything at that store or counter. Kiehl’scan sample everything after a brief consultation, which is really a benefit to you, just a quick, 10-minute conversation with a Kiehl's Customer Representative to discuss your personal hair/skincare needs and concerns. A few of the products we love: Abyssine Cream SPF 23, $45; Facial Fuel men’s moisturizer, $21; Acai Damage-Repairing Serum, $49; Blue Astringent Herbal Lotion, $16; Olive Fruit Oil Nourishing Shampoo, $18. Samples are available at the 33 freestanding Kiehl’s stores in the US plus Kiehl’s counters at Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdales.How to get free beauty products
Goodies found at department stores, boutiques and online
April 6: Redbook’s Cheryl Kramer Kaye tells how you can get your hands on some of the free samples companies are offering consumers.
Department store counters are staffed with beauty advisors, ready, willing, and able to dole out free samples. Here are some that are available right now.
Shu UemuraSkin Purifier High Performance Balancing Cleansing Oils ($62 - $72 for full size) have been a cornerstone company’s philosophy for years — using oil to break down oil. They cleanse the face gently and remove makeup. Don’t be afraid to use these oils, even if you’re oily! You can get a deluxe sample at Shu Uemura counters at Neiman Marcus.
Times may be tight, but here are places where you can eat, drink, play and find treasures without paying a dime.
Beauty 360 stores are prestige beauty boutiques that are an offshoot of CVS — they have their own separate entrance, but you can also enter through the back of your CVS drugstore. There are 20 stores nationwide, many in California, and they are opening up all around the country.
Vincent Longooffers a mini version The Curl Mascara ($23 for full size), which curls and volumizes.
Pop BeautyEye Magnet Primer ($18 for full size) is another great product for getting lids ready for makeup.
REDBOOK organized some great online offers exclusively for readers, which are available to TODAY viewers.
PsssssstOn-the-Go Instant Spray Shampoo ($7 for full size) is a classic product that keeps your style fresh in between shampoos, and is also great for adding volume, freshening up roots after the gym — you name it. Dry shampoos are all the rage right now, but this has been around forever! Go to FreemanBeauty.com/Redbook for a sample.
GlowelleBeauty Drink Mix ($89 for a 30-day kit) offers beauty from the inside out with this anti-oxidant drink mix; it boosts your overall antioxidant levels, helping fight free radicals that cause skin aging. The packet contains one drink’s worth, which is a day’s recommended allowance. Go to Glowelle.com/Redbook for a sample.
Brand boutiques
Brand boutiques are also a great place to find free beauty deals, and these freestanding boutiques can be found in malls and in shopping areas all over the country:
The Body Shopcan dram everything but makeup and fragrance, but you can test those in-store. Some of our favorites are: The Body Shop Originals Dewberry Shower Gel, $9; The Body Shop Originals Banana Shampoo, $9; The Body Shop Originals Ice Blue Shampoo, $9; The Body Shop Satsuma Body Polish, $20. These are available at the 315 Body Shop stores nationwide.
Originsis known for its great natural products that smell heavenly. Some of the best:
A Perfect World SPF 25 Age-defense moisturizer with White Tea, $38.50; Checks and Balances Frothy face wash, $18.50; Clear Improvement Active charcoal mask to clear pores, $21; GinZing Refreshing eye cream, $29.50; Starting Over Age-erasing oil-free moisturizer with Mimosa, $45; Youthtopia SPF 15 Skin firming foundation with Rhodiola, $26.50. They’re available at the 110 Origins boutiques and 460 Origins counters nationwide.
