Nordstrom 24-piece Gift with Purchase Review – Fall 2016 (Part 1)

You will be impressed what NORDSTROM is offering for free with your $125 beauty purchase!? It is still available here. There are so many new beauty items that I haven’t tried before. I am enjoy this luxurious sample bag from Nordstrom and I hope you will enjoy my humble review.

Get an exclusive cosmetics bag packed with 23-piece fave beauty samples with your $125 beauty or fragrance purchase. RECEIVE:

1. ARCONA Triad Toner Pads (2 packets)
2. Cartier Pasha Noire Eau de Toilette (0.05 oz.)
3. Clarins Sunscreen Multi-Protection Broad Spectrum SPF 50 (0.1 oz.)
4. Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief (0.05 oz.)
5. dermalogica HydraBlur Primer (0.05 oz.)
6. Erno Laszlo Hydraphel Skin Supplement (0.5 oz.)
7. Erno Laszlo White Marble Treatment Bar (0.1 oz.)
8. Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Synchronized Recovery Complex II (0.05 oz.)
9. Fresh Seaberry Skin Nutrition Cleansing Oil (0.05 oz.)
10. Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation (0.03 oz.)
11. GLAMGLOW FLASHMUD Brightening Treatment (0.1 oz.)
12. kate spade new york live colorfully eau de parfum (0.03 oz.)
13. Lancôme La Base Pro – Hydra Glow Illuminating Makeup Primer 24-Hour Hydration (0.03 oz.)
14. Maison Martin Margiela Replica – Lazy Sunday Morning Fragrance (0.05 oz.)
15. Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs & Rosewater (1 oz.)
16. Murad Invisiblur Perfecting Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 30 PA+++ (0.17 oz.)
17. Philosophy Purity Made Simple Facial Cleanser (0.2 oz.)
18. Prada Candy Florale Eau de Toilette (0.05 oz., fragrance may vary)
19. Prada Luna Rossa Sport Eau de Toilette (0.05 oz.)
20. Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer (0.05 oz.)
21. StriVectin SD Advanced Intensive Concentrate For Wrinkles & Stretch Marks (0.35 oz.)
22. TOCCA Eau de Parfum (fragrance varies, 0.05 oz.)
23. Valentino Valentina Eau de Parfum (0.05 oz., fragrance may vary)
24. Cosmetics Bag

This is definitely a sample bag for skincare products lovers like me. I do not know how – but Nordstrom always packs and ships what they promised. I don’t know if they use robot or a big team to do it. Keep up your good job! I received 25-pieces gift + 3 free sample with my $125+ purchase.

My Nordstrom 24-piece Beauty Gift with Purchase Review Part 1

They are so many items and I will break them into part 1 and part 2 review posts.

ARCONA Triad Toner Pads (Nordstrom Exclusive) Review | Full size $35 | Travel size $10 | Duo pack $52 (a $70 value)

Cranberry toner in convenient cotton pads cleanses, tones and hydrates, infusing skin with protective antioxidants to leave it glowing and refreshed. Ideal for travel, office and handbag.

IcanGWP: I am so excited to try this sample. I can’t leave without toner. It’s so difficult to travel with it on the plane. Single usage toner from Arcona – happy dancing here! The pad is very soft and soak with right amount of toner. The smell is a very strong but refreshing cranberry scent. It’s easy to use during the day, during a trip or just at night. It is multi-tasking as it is described. The average review from 100+ reviewers is 4.7!

Clarins Sunscreen Multi-Protection Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Review | Full size $42

A versatile sunscreen to protect from UVA/UVB rays, pollution, and free radicals while improving skin’s texture and tone.

IcanGWP: This board spectrum sunscreen is lightweight. It is so silky and smells lovely that I can’t believe it’s a sunscreen. It leaves slightly shine on my skin. It’s a comfortable wear sunscreen (not as much as Dr Jart+ or Algenist). They changed formula past winter from mineral sunscreen to in-part mineral. I think they wants to fix white cast problem, and they accomplished that! FYI – It does clog pores a little bit (for me). Some retailers call it Clarins UV Plus Anti-Pollution Broad Spectrum SPF 50 (may be the previous formula, Clarins fans please confirm).

Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief Review| Full-size is $39 – $52.50

What it is: A lightweight cream-gel that gives skin a moisture boost.

Who it’s for: All skin types.

What it does: It penetrates your skin, enhancing natural hyaluronic acid, which is nature’s perfect moisture magnet. For 24 satisfying hours, your skin is plumped, dewy and glowing.

How to use: Use after Clinique’s 3-Step System or any time your skin needs a moisture boost. Follow with a serum.

IcanGWP: The average review is 4.7. It is a good gel-like moisturizer. So much love from people. If you don’t like to dip you nail into the jar. It is also available in the tube. Bloomingdale’s is offering the free deluxe sample of this product in their ongoing Clinique Bonus here.

Philosophy Purity Made Simple Facial Cleanser | Full size $24 – $36

Begin with the most basic step of all. purity made simple one-step facial cleanser is an award-winning cleanser that melts away dirt, oil and makeup while toning and lightly hydrating for skin that feels perfectly clean and balanced. Formulated for all skin types, the one-step cleanser deeply cleans pores and eliminates makeup build-up. Natural oil extracts help condition the skin.

How to use: At the end of each day or at the beginning of each morning, take a small amount, a little water and massage onto skin for 30-60 seconds then rinse.

IcanGWP: It is so popular, great reviews. People like how it made their skin feel. Now it is offered in so many sets here at Nordstrom. This product contains black pepper and you will smell it while you are applying it! When I tried, I felt that it dried out my cheeks a little bit. I do not recommend this product to sensitive skin.

Erno Laszlo Hydraphel Skin Supplement Review | Full size $55

What it is: A silky, hydrating toner that works on nearly all skin concerns to revive dull or dry complexions and begin the process of renewal.

What it does: Made without alcohol, it gently clears away flakes and aging skin cells while it sweeps on calming, skin-restoring nutrients found in nature. Provitamin B5 gives skin the antioxidant support it needs to bolster the healing process and build its defenses; comfrey root soothes sensitive or irritated skin while encouraging cell repair and renewal; and glycerin, a natural moisture magnet, attracts and holds hydration for a glowing complexion.

IcanGWP: This sample is cute! I like this alcohol free toner. It has a light refreshing scent. It contains good ingredients. It is very hydrating and dry skin will love this product. I might buy their full-size product if they come up with a fragrance free version.

Erno Laszlo White Marble Treatment Bar | Full size $45

A creamy cleansing bar that boasts smoothing fruit acids to gently exfoliate and clarify skin’s surface, while time-released brighteners fight discoloration and excess melanin, which is the source of hyperpigmentation.

StriVectin SD Advanced Intensive Concentrate For Wrinkles & Stretch Marks | Full size $79 – $139

Collagen III, also known as ‘youth collagen’, for powerful anti-aging benefits. A series of scientifically-designed studies proves the following effects:

• Significantly reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Targets ‘youth collagen’ for healthy, younger looking skin
• Hydrates and visibly enhances skin texture
• Strengthens the skin barrier to maximize skin performance

IcanGWP: This lightweight cream has a light scent. I can’t review about the stretch marks but this product is good for treating wrinkles. One item for normal to dry skin to try if you are looking for a decent ingredients anti-aging cream. FYI – This is the third improved formula from StriVectin.

Murad Invisiblur Perfecting Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 30 PA+++ Review | Full size $65 – $80

Murad Invisiblur Perfecting Shield brings you flawless, fabulous skin in a single step. The invisible skin-perfecting shield replaces your treatment, primer and SPF to immediately blur and correct while combating signs of aging. Mushroom peptides treat lines and wrinkles by helping aid regulation of collagen and elastin while a soft-focus complex smoothes and blurs imperfections for improved tone and texture.

How to use: Massage evenly over face, neck and chest. May be applied under makeup or worn alone.

IcanGWP: This product is so unique: 3-in-1 primer, sunscreen and moisturizer. It has a silky gel-like texture. It goes on smooth like primer. Once it is dried, it doesn’t leave any grease on the skin like most sunscreen. I think that oily/combination skin may give this product a try. For those with sensitive skin, there’s fragrance in it. In terms of sun protection, it might not be enough for a long day. I have read somewhere that we have to use so much to cover our face. It will ball up if I use that much, just so you know. There is a brand new product from Cover FX that do the same thing as this one here.

NOTE: For IcanGWP men readers, gel sunscreen is the best option for area with body hair (like arms, beards). See Gel Sunscreen search results at Sephora or Nordstrom.

Let me finish up with a surprise sample from 3 Free Samples with any beauty Purchase (no minimum purchase) at checkout that I like so much.

MAC Strobe Cream $33

The ultimate quick fix for the skin. Super-powered with potent botanicals; de-snoozes, de-stresses, moistens, freshens and boosts the look of dull, flat or tired-looking skin with a fully loaded vitamin zap and a mega dose of green tea. Brightens and clarifies with iridescent particles and antioxidants. Enhances the effects of light on all skin and in all lighting conditions from sunlight to spotlight.

IcanGWP: Why didn’t I find out about this MAC cream years ago?! This product is great. Its ingredients as a moisturizer is terrific (may be not hydrating enough for very dry skin). This genius cream is like a dream mix of Becca Highlighter + Benefit High Beam + Lancome Cream. You can wear it alone, under makeup or dap it to get a spot glow. You can cheat and have a dewy and healthy skin just in one step. The finish is a subtle pearl pigment highlight + dew, really beautiful! No shimmer no sparkle highlight. If you are looking to add a very minimal glow without any greasiness, give this one a try.

What do you think? It contains a lot of cool skincare items, doesn’t it? As always, love your comments and thoughts ❤ The review part 2 is coming soon!

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