A couple of weeks ago, I was lucky enough to receive an adorable polka dotted makeup bag filled with awesome beauty products from Kohl’s to help spread the word about their expanded Beauty Department. I had no idea that Kohl’s had added some of my favorite prestige brands to their lineup of private label brands. Wow, did they get my attention with the goodies jam-packed inside the cute cotton bag! I gotta say I wish my monthly subscription bags were like this baby 😉
This is what was in the bag:
- Jane Cosmetics Cream Eyeshadow in Brilliant Bronze
- Pur Minerals Cheateau De Vine Lipstick Sampler
- Sugar Sweet Cheeks Cheek Colorstick in Rose Posy
- Lorac Cobra Mascara
- Elle Cosmetics Lip Gloss in 07
- essie Nail Polish, mojito madness
- Hydroxatone AM/PM Anti-Wrinkle Complex
- Eylure Naturalites 020 Natural Volume False Eyelashes
- theBalm How ‘Bout Them Apples Cheek & Lip Cream in “Pie”
- Be Delectable from Cake Beauty Coconut & Cream Hand Cream
- Mariah Carey Dreams Eau de Parfum.
In addition to the brands above that are now at Kohl’s, I discovered another one of my favorites, Cargo. Yay, right at Kohl’s! They also sell Real Techniques brushes, plus Kohl’s private label brands, Flirt, Elle, Vera Wang, and American Beauty.
I’m making my way through all of the great products. Here are some of my thoughts in no particular order.
A big surprise was the sample of Mariah Carey Dreams eau de parfum. Usually, I’m not a floral gal, but I adore this fragrance. Rather than a light, green floral, it’s a big lush scent with many of the fragrance notes that I look for that work with my body chemistry. Here’s the description:
- The perfume is announced as a sensual floral-gourmand with each note symbolizing a certain moment in the life of this famous singer, from childhood through fame to love. The composition begins with delicious aromas of salty caramelized apple and star anise combined with freshness of bergamot and roasted almond scent. Sensual honeysuckle is mixed with delicate freesia and lily of the valley, creating the feminine core. Warm musk, patchouli, tonka bean and vanilla from Madagascar are placed in the subtle oriental base. The fragrance is available as 50 and 100 ml Eau de Parfum.
This scent is definitely on my wish list!
Another love is the essie nail polish in mojito madness. I’m reviewing this soon in a post of its own, but I gotta say I fell in love with this green nail polish, a color that I seldom wear on my nails. True love <3 I got a full size bottle, usually $8.50.
I was thrilled to receive a sample of theBalm’s cream blush from the palette How ‘Bout Them Apples. It’s the perfect shade for me, a pinked red that stays on for hours. Some day, that palette will be mine because I looooove cream blush, especially ones that are long-wearing. I’m so happy that theBalm is now sold at Kohl’s. It used to be that you either had to purchase online or live in San Francisco where their only retail store is located. Happy, happy, happy 🙂
Speaking of blush, how nice to get another one, this time from an adorable brand that’s new to me, Sugar. I received a full size Sweet Cheeks Cheek Stick in Rosy Posey, a rose pink. It’s a really cute bright-ish pink shade that I don’t have in a cream stick, and it’s just perfect for summer. It also works on my lips. It comes in three shades, and it’s valued at $10. Nice.
Next up is a deluxe sample size, Hydroxatone AM/PM Anti-Wrinkle Cream. I already own a full size jar, and I like this moisturizer a lot especially when my skin is feeling very dry. It’s on the heavy side and perfect for winter or for skin that feels dry from sun, sea water or wind. It immediately went into my beach bag to use after showering and getting cleaned up at the beach club in Gloucester. Perfect.
Last week, I used the Eylure Naturalites Natural Volume Eyelashes. It was my first time applying false lashes, and it was not nearly as difficult as I expected it to be. I trimmed them only a tiny bit because they were just about the right size for me. Next, I applied the lash glue along the seam at the top, I let it get tacky for about a minute, and I placed it on my lashes with my fingers with no problem. The lashes looked quite natural, and they stayed on even through an afternoon at the beach. I received a single pair that retails for $5.99, and they can be purchased in different looks and in sets of twos or threes.
I hadn’t tried any products from Jane Cosmetics, but I’ve seen the brand and always loved the colors. The full size cream shadow I received that’s applied with a wand was so easy to apply and comfortable to wear. The Brilliant Bronze really was brilliant and bronze, a true metallic. I wore it on top of eye primer, and it stayed on all day with no creasing. Gorgeous. 12 shades, $8 each, cruelty-free.
I’m a big fan of coconut scents so I loved getting a 2 oz. tube of Be Delectable from Cake Beauty Coconut & Cream Hand Cream with shea butter, coconut oil and aloe vera. The scent is delicious, and it feels so good on my dry skin.
From PurMinerals, I received a sample of 5 shades of Chateau de Vine Lipsticks. The samples themselves were quite innovative. The samples came in a packet that looked like a credit card holder. Each sample was a card with a pair of lips, impregnated with the lipstick. I folded the card in half and pressed my lips on it. The shades are really beautiful. Unfortunately, the unique mode of sampling didn’t really apply enough lipstick on my lips to give me a sense of the shade or the feel and wear. Oh well. It was cute and fun to try.
More successful was the full size lipgloss from Elle Cosmetics, a Kohl’s private label brand, in shade 07, a bronze-nude with gold shimmer. Beautiful. 6 shades, $16 each.
Last, was a sample size Lorac Cobra Mascara in Black. Fabulous!
Here’s the look I created with the Eylure Naturalites Lashes, theBalm “Pie” blush, and Lorac mascara in case you missed my post last week on red lips and cheeks.
I was so pleased with the products and samples I received, I went to my local Kohl’s to check out their Beauty Department for myself. Although some stores have an even larger department than the one near me in Danvers MA, I was impressed. Each of the prestige brands had a large display with a full product lineup and testers. There was a friendly, well-informed salesperson in the department who was also a makeup artist. She was available to make recommendations and to help you try on or create looks with the products. She also tried her best to keep the testers clean. I had such a good time, I hung out with her and another saleswoman for about an hour talking about the makeup! You can be sure that I’ll be back! Thanks Kohl’s Beauty!
Here are a few pix to give you an idea of the shopping experience:
Have you shopped Kohl’s Beauty lately?
I’ve never checked out the beauty department in Kohls! I had no idea they had so many awesome brands.
Noelle recently posted…Baby Update | 28 Weeks!
I was surprised, too, Noelle!
I had no idea they had these brands there. Uh Oh. my hubby won’t be happy! More opportunities to shop for makeup makes him grumpy. LOL. the Balm apples palette is so cute! I think I need that in my life!!!
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So happy that Kohl’s clued me in about all the great brands there! Especially the ones that are harder to find in stores like theBalm and Cargo. I am so happy. And yes, that cheek palette is adorable 😉
OMG I had no idea that Kohls had so many brands there. I never knew that they are like a mini Ulta in a sense with LORAC and other great brands. Love Love Love that Mojito Madness shade from Essie. great products and great post. I so am checking out Kohls now.
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Isn’t it amazing, Jamie! I’m so happy that Cargo, theBalm & PurMinerals are right there. And PS, essie Mojito Madness review coming right up!
I have a brand new Kohl’s so close to me I could throw a rock at it. It is one of those stores that I never think to go to but my daughter frequents it a lot. She gave me a Kohl’s 50 dollar gift card for Mother’s Day, I guess I know what I am going to use it on…makeup!!!
P.S. great pics of the store. I cant get there fast enough. hee hee
Oh, Laura, you lucky! How nice to have a gift card for Kohl’s. I know what I’d buy with it, lol. Enjoy your shopping trip and let me know what you get with it!
Too bad there ain´t any Kohl´s stores near me.
Leelo R recently posted…Zombie T-shirt review + OOTD
Yes, it is, Leelo. Kohl’s is an American store only, I believe.
My Kohl’s needs to get their ish together and expand their beauty department lol
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They haven’t updated theirs yet, Leticia? My store was updated in the fall, but I never noticed it till Kohl’s brought it to my attention!
I love kohl’s selection of cosmetics and fragrances. Too bad they exclude them from store wide discounts and promotions.
Rachel, they told me you can use Kohl’s dollars toward cosmetics purchases, but like other department stores, they do exclude them from the discounts, boo hoo. Thanks so much of commenting!!
Nice selection! I tend to forget that Kohls has a good beauty section.
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I didn’t even know they had expanded and added prestige brands, Carleen. I was amazed!
Last time I was in Kohl’s, they didn’t really have any of this! I just got some Sugar brand from Hautelook, and I hadn’t ever seen it before, so I’m glad to know they are carried at Kohl’s. So many brands that I love, like Cargo and the Balm, too! Awesome!
Nidia – Lit From Within recently posted…Ermagerd! Burbles!
I feel the same way, Nidia!
oh wow. there really is a lot of great new stuff. i almost went in there today but had to skip it due to time.
Laura MyNewestAddiction recently posted…Ciate Spring and Summer 2014
There really is a lot of great new stuff, Laura! Next time you have time, check it out 🙂
I have to admit that I hoard Be Deductible products.
Aleya Bamdad recently posted…Patricia Nail Lacquer Review
That’s a riot, Aleya! But I adore the smell of the hand cream so I know what you mean!
I was at Kohl’s today drooling over the makeup section 🙂
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It is drool-worthy, Destany!
Mojito Madness is one of my favorites of all time!
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Then stay tuned for my post tomorrow, Ange!
Wish we have Kohls here in Hawaii. You’re really rockin’ that red lippy so well! Fabulous.
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Thanks, Kathryne! I’m sorry they don’t. I’ve gotten some good bargains at Kohl’s in fashion and housewares, and I really do LOVE the new beauty dept!
Be Delectable have some of the most amazing scents ever, and Kohl’s is about the only place around here that carries them. Great haul!
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I’ve never seen Be Delectable before, Anastasia, and I loooooove the hand cream with the divine scent!
I wish my Kohl’s put in their new beauty dept before I quit lol
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It’s probably a good thing they didn’t, Miranda, so you get to keep your paycheck lol 😉
I always skip the beauty department at Kohls! Dammit! Looks amazing!
Lisa Heath recently posted…Musewear Zodiac Flip Flops Review & Giveaway
I did too, Lisa, but not any more. Because of theBalm and Cargo, Kohl’s will be a destination for me!
I recently went to Kohls and I almost died by seeing how they have expanded their beauty section
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Really a great surprise, wasn’t it, Betzy?!
Wow – that bag has some great stuff!
Sheila (Painted Ladies) recently posted…My Curls Are Nourished With The Kimble Beauty Brazilian Nut & Acai Berry Conditioning Masque
I was thrilled to get it, Sheila!
I honestly did not know Kohl’s sold Lorac
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Yes, now there’s two places to buy it!
I’m glad that brands like theBalm are now available at Kohls!
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Me, too, Mail!
My Kohl’s doesn’t have a very big cosmetics department, but it keeps getting better!
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Mine isn’t huge either, Cindy, but with the new brands it is definitely bigger and better than it was. I’m so psyched that Cargo & theBalm are there!
I haven’t wandered into the Kohl’s beauty dept in FOREVER. It looks like they’ve really upped their game. I’m totally headed there tomorrow!
Brooke @ Blushing Noir recently posted…MAC Alluring Aquatic Lip Product Swatches + Review
I was surprised, too, Brooke! It’s really a makeup destination for me now 🙂 Hope you enjoy it
I love that Kohl’s carries a lot of brands that I couldn’t otherwise look at or purchase locally. love love love The Balm and Lorac especially!!!
Polarbelle recently posted…Beautisol Exscrub Me? Citrus Face Exfoliant Review
That’s great that Kohl’s is in Alaska, Polarbelle. I love theBalm and Lorac, too, and also Cargo 🙂
i had didn’t know about that kohl has so much good products i will visit their outlet next week and grab some of their products.
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hira, I didn’t know Kohl’s had outlet stores. Gotta see if there are any near me. Hope they have makeup at the outlet store. Good luck
I’ve never ever been inside a Kohl’s store. I’m missing out.
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Yes, I’m afraid Kohl’s hasn’t made it to Australia. Sorry, Kimmi!
Oh no…why did I have to see this and how did I miss it when you first posted it. My hubby is not going to be happy with me. I will be heading out today to check them out. Never knew they had a beauty department. I live in a small town and do much online through the mail so this will be a big help if our Kohls has a setup close to this. Thanks.
If they hadn’t reached out to me, I wouldn’t have known about the new Kohl’s Beauty Department either, Leah! In my area, the department has grown substantially. And I adore the brands that they carry that are often hard to find anywhere else! I hear the Kohl’s that’s farther away has an even bigger beauty dept. I hope you have fun, and hope your husband doesn’t find out 😉