Beauty Deals August 2013: 10% off Sigma Coupon, MAC Brushes, Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

August means it is time for back to school sales and adventures. Back to school sales used to mean exciting new stationaries, but they're so much more now in 2013. Shop for new colognes, moisturizers and makeup accessories while the sale is on this August!

1. Sigma Beauty - 10% Off and Free mini Spa Glove

Shave 10% off all Sigma orders this August when you use the coupon code MNSF2013 August 1st through August 31, 2013. For the month of August, get a free mini Spa Glove texture with any order of $30 or more. (See more Sigma coupons here.) Keep an eye out for any Sigma back to school sale this August! We hear it is going to be awesome if there is one!

Vita Coco Kids Review and Giveaway

You know I enjoy coconut water. It's tasty, thirst quenching and is filled with potassium and other fine nutrients. I've mentioned my love for Vita Coco coconut water plenty before. Now Vita Coco has released their new Vita Coco Kids available in three flavors – Apple Island, Paradise Punch and Very Cherry Beach.

The Vita Coco Kids drinks taste like a less sweetened version of fresh juices and punch. The Apple Island flavor tastes like apple juice diluted in - not water - but coconut water! They're great alternatives to regular sugary juice boxes. Made especially for children ages 2-8, they satisfy a child's sweet tooth without worrying parents. There is a bit of added sugar to add to the sweetness of the Vita Coco Kids, but significantly less than regular juices.

Vita Coco Kids is available at major retailers, including Target and Amazon, for a suggested retail price of $4.99 for a Vita Coco Kids pack of six, 6 fl. oz. drinks. Each drink has 35 calories and 8 grams of sugar per 6 fl. oz. unit and uses no artificial sweeteners. Vita Coco Kids beverages provide potassium. All three flavors contain natural and electrolyte-filled coconut water, filtered water, natural fruit flavors and vitamin C. Vita Coco Kids is packaged in Tetra Pak, an eco- and socially-responsible form of packaging based on the use of wood fiber, a sustainable source.


Now you have a chance to win a (1) sampler set of Vita Coco Kids flavors from Vita Coco. If you haven't tried it yet, this is something you'll want to share with the kids - or just for yourself! Simply enter your information below to let us know you're interested! US only. The information will only be used to send the winner their prize. This US-only giveaway ends one week from now on August 7, 2013 at 11:59EST. (Can you believe it's August already?)

Three Affordable Summer Skincare: it Cosmetics, Ziaja, Coppertone

it Cosmetics No. 50 Serum Collagen Veil Anti-aging Primer

Prepping your skin well is probably foundation of good skincare. This it Cosmetics serum is not cheap by any means, but you only need a few drops of it at a time, making it a lasting and worthwhile investment. This No. 50 Serum Anti-Aging Collagen Veil Primer is a concentrated hydrating primer and serum infused with anti-aging peptides, collagen, niacin, essential lipid-rich oils, vitamins, extracts and botanicals. I've noticed a slight reduction in the appearance of pores after a few days usage. It is actually good for the skin in addition to being a great primer and base for daily makeup. If you're using a makeup primer that only gives the illusion of a primed face, you'll have to buy a separate moisturizer or serum to maintain nice skin. For this product, it is a two in one.

Ziaja Goat's Milk Skincare Set

You would think that my skin would be less dry in the summer months. Maybe it's the central air that dries out my skin or my blasé approach to skincare in the warmer weathers, but my skin lacks that moisture and glow that other beach goers often radiate. You have no idea how happy I was to be introduced to Ziaja goat's milk line. From the Goat's Milk skincare line, I have tried the Day Cream, Eye Cream, Night Cream, Body Balm, Body Butter and the Milk + Toner.

I am most grateful to this line of skincare due to it's neutral pH. Most skincare, face washes and even diets are heavily acidic leaning, leaving my skin's pH imbalanced. The Goat's Milk Day Cream is my current go to moisturizer. It's gentle and leaves my skin feeling supple. The best part about Ziaja brand? Everything they sell, from moisturizer to eye cream to toner and face wash is less than $10.

Electrolytenment for Better Health, Body and Beauty

We are often told that regular exercise and healthy diets are important in sustaining a good physical body, but we don't hear enough about the mental benefits of proper nutrition. I've spent the past couple of months sorting out my health and came to the realization that I could be doing so much more to improve my health and life.

A couple of weeks ago I discovered that I suffer from gluten sensitivity. Gluten has caused me a lot of gastrointestinal complications among other issues. After adjusting my diet to cut out wheat, barley, rye and all foods containing gluten, I noticed a great improvement in my physical and mental health. I constantly feel better, fuller, happier and more energetic. My skin, my hair, my nails and body feel and look better just a week after cutting out gluten.

I have also easily adjusted to drinking more water, eating more fresh vegetables and fruits. I used to hate drinking water and eating fresh greens because my body always craved and preferred the addictive wheat carbohydrates. I can now drink two bottles of resource® Natural Spring Water after my morning yoga practice. It does wonders to get that naturally occurring electrolyte from water that I now enjoy drinking. The water also really helps wash down the dry brown rice bread. (I'll discuss the downside to wheat alternatives at a later time.)

It isn't easy to cut out wheat, as it was one of my favorite food items. I still struggle with cravings, but I know better. Life is too short to waste on mediocrity. I want to wake up every day feeling healthier and better. That's why I am trying to eat better and exercise to improve my physical health. I want to be able to do more push ups and pull ups every day. Instead of getting older and weaker, I will age everyday knowing that I am always better today than I was yesterday. That's the dream after all.

Sigma 20% Off Coupon, mini Spa Glove Free Gift, Giveaway Winners

This Sigma promotion has ended, but check out the new Sigma coupons and the Back-to-School Sigma special!

Sigma is offering a special 20% off discount! See the Sigma coupon page for more coupons.

Sigma 20% Coupon Code July 2013

For one week only, use the Sigma 20% off coupon code to save 20% off any order at sigmabeauty.com. Usually Sigma only has 10% off discount codes, but for this one week from July 22nd to July 29th, you can save 20% off if you just use the coupon code SBAP20 at checkout on the Sigma website.

SBAP20 »  Take 20% off Sigma order when you use Sigma code SBAP20 at checkout. FREE gift with orders of $30 or more. Valid through July 29, 2013. (*aff link)

Click here for the new Sigma coupons!

What's the special event? We're not sure either but this rare discount opportunity should not be missed! It may be the only 20% discount code Sigma will offer in 2013. Combine that with the awesome free gift and we think that this is the time to buy. If you're planning to buy Sigma any time this year, this is the time to stock up on your favorite brushes and makeup.

Sigma Free Gift in July 2013 is a Mini Spa Glove

The free gift for July 2013 is a mini Spa Glove! (You can read my review on the full spa glove here.) These mini spa glove textures are adorable and perfect for travel. Just drop one in your makeup bag so you can convenient scrub your makeup brushes on the textures to clean them out. Honestly, the full priced can be a bit pricey, so you should be very satisfied with this convenient mini one. Just make an order of $30 or more and you will receive one of random color in your shipment. If you are interested in getting the full sized glove, use the coupon code SPAGLOVE to save $5 off the Sigma Spa Glove.

MAC and Sigma Giveaway Winners

I know I am very late in announcing the winners and I apologize for that. The giveaway winners from the past two giveaways are as follows: