Free Beauty Events

Emanuel Stolaroff (Neutrogena)

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:14:53 +0000

Have you ever wondered how the Neutrogena brand got started or how it got its unique name? It was actually launched by just one person, Emanuel Stolaroff, in 1930. He started a small specialty cosmetic company called Natone which was a supplier to Beauty salons associated with the film industry. By the 1940’s, Natone began manufacturing and distributing cosmetics for retail. In the 1950’s, Stolaroff became interested in a soap developed by Dr. Edmond Fromont (a Belgian cosmetic chemist) that rinsed so easily from the skin that the skin would return to its normal pH in just 11 minutes. This is where the name ‘Neutrogena’ came from. Stolaroff brought the Neutrogena brand to the United States and his company became so much associated with Neutrogena that he renamed his company to ‘Neutrogena Corporation’.

The next big thing to happen to the brand was in the 1960’s when Lloyd Cotsen (President and Stolaroff’s son-in-law) promoted Neutrogena soap to the medical profession. This gave Neutrogena a huge advantage over other companies. The company focus turned to safe, mild, premium quality skin care products. In 1973, Neutrogena went public and by 1980 it also offered hair care products.

In 1984, Stolaroff passed away after a lengthy illness at the age of 84. He remained active chairman of Neutrogena until his death.

In 1994 Johnson & Johnson acquired Neutrogena for $924 million, which boosted Neutrogena sales and introduced it to markets such as India, South Africa, and China. Neutrogena products are now distributed in over 70 countries.

To see more of our beauty history articles click here.

Walgreens SaturDate with Beauty – Coty and Gillette

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:59:02 +0000

On February 11th at Walgreens, come in and get ready for Valentine’s Day with samples and discounts. Whether you’re looking for a floral, fruity, or woody scent, Beauty Advisors will be at Walgreens from 10:00am – 5:00pm giving customers fragrance samples for Soul2Soul by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill and Reveal the Passion and Reveal by Halle Berry. They will also be demonstrating Heidi Klum Shine. This is a great day to shop – Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Halle Berry, and Heidi Klum fragrances will be $10 off.

Beauty Advisors will also be showing the new Gillette Fusion ProGlide Styler and giving coupons for $1 off.

To find the nearest participating Walgreens, go to

http://www.walgreens.com/storelistings/storesbystate.jsp?requestType=locator

Ulta Yes To Event

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:56:35 +0000

Yes To is an environmentally conscious brand that is constantly growing. It started with Yes To Carrots and now this natural, paraben-free line has branched out to Yes to Cucumbers, Yes to Tomatoes, and Yes to Blueberries. In February and March, select Ulta stores will have demonstrators on hand giving info and letting customers try: Yes to Cucumbers Facial Cleansing Towelettes, Yes to Blueberries Eye Firming Treatment, Yes to Tomatoes Pore Scrub, and Yes to Carrots Facial Moisturizer.

To find out if this event will be near you, just enter your zip code in the upper right hand corner of this page.

Contest of the Week – Got2b Blow Out Lotion and Shine Serum

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:10:36 +0000

Frizz-free healthy hair is always in style. This week, we are giving away Got2b’s Guardian Angel Gloss Finish Blow Out Lotion (see our product review here) and Anti-Frizz Shine Serum. To enter to win, just comment below with your best frizz fighting tip.

Here’s ours: If you don’t wash and heat style every time you shower, then shower steam is your hair’s sworn enemy. Give your hair an extra layer of protection from shower steam frizz by putting on a satin bonnet underneath your shower cap. The fabric will absorb the moisture that manages to sneak in.

One winner will be chosen by 2/8/2012 and notified by email 2/15/2012. U.S. residents only. Odds of winning are 1 out of number of comments on this blog post.

Ulta Mustela Event

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:30:15 +0000

You may not have heard of the brand Mustela yet, but Mustela is the leading cosmetic brand in the European pharmaceutical market for baby products. For example, in France Mustela products are present in 90% of all pharmacies and used in more than 50% of maternity units for the care of newborn.

on March 3, demonstrators will be at select Ulta stores around the country telling customers about the Mustela line and doing demonstrations. So if you have a baby or are looking for a gift for someone that does you’ll love this event. To find out if this will be at a Ulta near you, just enter in your zip code at the upper right hand corner of this page.

Walgreens Look Boutique Mustela Event

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:10:56 +0000

From now until June, demonstrators will be at select Walgreens on different dates telling customers about the Mustela line and doing demonstrations. So if you have a baby or are looking for a gift for someone that does you’ll love this event. To find out if this will be at a Walgreens near you, just enter in your zip code at the upper right hand corner of this page.

Walgreens Coty Soul2Soul Event

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:59:04 +0000

Have you heard of the latest fragrance from Tim McGraw and Faith Hill? It’s called Soul2Soul, and there are two fragrances (one for women and one for men). On February 3rd, come in to Walgreens and check it out. There will be a demonstrator doing fragrance sampling and telling customers more about it. To find out if this event is near you, enter your zip code in the upper right hand corner of this page.

Barnes & Noble CoverGirl Free Makeover Event

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:45:50 +0000

CoverGirl comes out with new products all the time. Now this month and February, you can get a new CoverGirl look (just in time for Valentine’s Day) from a professional makeup artist! At Barnes & Noble college bookstores, make up artists will be performing free CoverGirl makeovers with Lashblast Mascara, Liquiline Blast Eyeliner, Perfect Point Eyeliner, Smokey Shadowblast, and Eye Enhancer Shadows.

This event will be at the following Barnes & Noble Locations:

University of Baltimore
University of South Carolina
Rutgers-Busch Campus
Houston Community College
Rice University
FIU Bookstore-Graham

Valentine’s Day Event – Millburn, NJ

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:18:31 +0000

Come meet Bravo TV’s hottest couple Melissa and Joe Gorga (from the hit show Real Housewives of New Jersey.

Join us for a night of cocktails, hand rolled cigars, and special discounts for all the guys to shop for their special lady. You’ll enjoy samples, makeovers, and gift with purchase.

Contest of the Week – Dove

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:57:53 +0000

We’re liking the trend with deodorant companies – they are offering fun scents and sprays. We especially liked Dove’s Cucumber and Green Tea fragrance, so this week, we are giving away Dove Ultimate Go Fresh Deodorant and Go Fresh Body Mist (both in cucumber and green tea scent). To enter to win, just comment below with your best deodorant tip.

Here’s ours: To remove the inevitable deodorant stains from your white shirts, put vinegar on them before tossing them in the washing machine.

One winner will be chosen by 2/1/2012 and notified by email 2/8/2012. U.S. residents only. Odds of winning are 1 out of number of comments on this blog post.