How to save money on Beautycounter

Looking for a Beautycounter promo code? There’s an easy way to save 10% on every order AND get free shipping on orders over $100. I shared how in this blog post! And if you’re a first-time Beautycounter customer, there is a 20% off code good through August 31, 2020 so don’t miss the details on that.

If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know that I LOVE Beautycounter skincare and makeup. Their products are significantly safer than other brands and my skin looks amazing without using sketchy ingredients. (If you’re not familiar with the brand, read this post for an overview.)

Beautycounter takes ingredient selection very seriously since many ingredients in most skincare lines in the U.S. may have links to hormone disruption, cancer and birth defects. I haven’t had to change a thing in my skincare routine since getting pregnant. And most people start to learn about potential issues with their skincare routine after they get pregnant.

But, one thing I often hear from blog readers is that Beautycounter is expensive.

And yes, it costs more than Cerave and Cetaphil, which is what a lot of people use in their 20s. But remember, Beautycounter is a high-end, high performing brand. It’s not a drugstore brand. It’s designed to give you results, has active (yet safe) ingredients and is luxurious. Would you say that about Cetaphil? No. Beautycounter is priced more closely to products you’ll find at a department store, but I’ve personally found they last a LOT longer than those brands since you use such a small amount.

But, there are a couple ways to save money when buying Beautycounter. I share that information below as well as tips to get free shipping, free gifts and discounts on sets. And make sure you’re on my newsletter since I email that group as soon as I know about a promo (and sometimes I run special promos just for that group!).

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Beautycounter Promo Code

Here’s the truth: Beautycounter rarely has discount codes. (But I’ll explain how you can save money on Beautycounter without one!) They do free gift with purchase promos 3-5x a year (usually around major holidays). But percentage-off sales with a promo code or discount code usually come just 1-2x a year. That’s it – promo codes come only one to two times a year. But, this month (August 2020), they DO have a 20% off promo code for first time customers – drop your email here and I’ll send you the details.

So, if you can wait to place an order until big holidays, you may be able to get a free gift. But, promo codes and % off sales are very rare and at random times so it’s hard to predict. And, consultants don’t know when they’ll come either. Sometimes they’ll tell us 1-2 days ahead of time, but not always.

How to save money without Beautycounter promo codes

While they aren’t in the business of doing regular discounts or promo codes like some brands (I mean, when was the last time you paid full price at J.Crew Factory?), there is one way to save money on every order: Band of Beauty.

Band of Beauty is like Amazon Prime combined with Nordstrom Rewards. It costs $29 to enroll for a year and then you get free shipping on orders over $100 and you earn 10% product credit on every order to redeem on a future order. The product credit adds up very quickly – I see people redeem $20-$50 credits all the time.

How to get a free gift with your order

Pro tip: if you spend $50 in product when you sign up for Band of Beauty, not including the $29 Band of Beauty fee, they’ll also send you a free gift. Here’s how to get it:

• Put $50 worth of product in your cart (my must-haves are below)
• Then add Band of Beauty in your cart
• You’ll see the free gift appear. Woot! (If it’s not in your cart, you haven’t hit the $50 minimum!)

Other ways to save money

• Buy sets

If you buy a skincare set, one of their regimens or collections (collections larger sizes of products and include an eye cream) or a set of makeup (Flawless in Five), you’ll save money  by buying it as a bundle vs. individually. And this helps avoid another issue — if you’re like I was in the beginning, you’ll keep using your old brand and the new Beautycounter products and then it’ll take longer to get the results like you would with consistent use of the good stuff.

• Or, replace products gradually

If it’s better for your budget, replace things as you run out so you’re not overhauling everything at one time. This also helps you avoid being left with product of another brand that you don’t use.

My Beautycounter favorites

Skincare

They have a few different skincare lines, and I personally use the Countertime line.  (Read my review here.) It’s hydrating and helps fight the signs of aging without irritating my sensitive skin. If you’re not sure what products would be best for your skin type, fill out this quick questionnaire and I’ll get back to you with recommendations.

I’m not exaggerating when I say Beautycounter changed my life. I used to hate going to work since I was so ashamed of my skin. I wanted to stay home and wallow in my bad skin alone, which is embarrassing to admit, but true.  And now I LOVE MY SKIN. That confidence is worth a LOT. And knowing the products I’m using are better for me long-term is worth even more.

If you need product recommendations, you can see everything I use on this page and I listed my top three must-haves below.

My Skincare Must-Haves:

Cleansing Balm is AMAZING for dry and dull skin! It’s a cleanser (think oil cleansing), makeup remover, and an intense moisture overnight mask. You use a very small amount so it lasts FOREVER. (Read my review here.)

Overnight Resurfacing Peel – it’s amazing how quickly I noticed a difference in my skin’s overall texture after I started using this. It’s brighter, more even, fine lines are reduced and my pores are tighter. It’s like a safer retinol and I personally found it more effective. And, it doesn’t irritate skin the way retinol can! Read my full review here.

Countertime Supreme Cream – this is SO incredibly thick and hydrating but a tiny bit goes a long way. I only use a black bean sized amount of product. I LOVE IT for my super dry skin.

If I had to pick only ONE skincare product to start with, I’d go for the Overnight Resurfacing Peel since you could add it to your existing routine.

Makeup Must-Haves

I never considered myself a makeup junkie but I LOVE BEAUTYCOUNTER’S MAKEUP. It’s natural-looking, it blends easily which makes it easy to use and the colors are so flattering. Here’s some of my favorites:

Dew Skin is a lightly tinted moisturizer with SPF 20. This is my face sunscreen that also provides moisture and a bit of color. (Read my review here. It was my gateway Beautycounter product!)

Skin Twin is a more full coverage foundation and the first foundation I’ve ever loved. It’s incredibly natural looking, light weight but still provides coverage. (Read my review here.)

Nectar Blush – It’s basically the same color as the popular Orgasm blush from NARS that I used for years but I find it blends much more easily and lasts longer. I also love the Date shade for something without any shimmer.

Lip Color – My favorite sheer lipstick is Twig, my favorite lipstick is B. Fearless and my favorite gloss is Rosewood. Read my review of all their lip products here.

If I had to pick only ONE makeup product to start with, I would go for the Dew Skin. 

You can see the rest of my skincare and makeup routine here.

Safer ingredients aside, my skin has NEVER looked better since I switched to Beautycounter so for me, it’s well worth the cost. And I hope this post helps you understand the best ways to save money on Beautycounter’s products, with or without a Beautycounter promo code!

Sign up for my Beautycounter newsletter here to learn more about their products and to hear about future promos and giveaways only for my newsletter group. And yes, whenever there is a Beautycounter promo code, I email that group first! And if you’ve never purchased Beautycounter, drop your email here and I’ll send you the 20% off Beautycounter promo code that’s good until August 31, 2020

If you’re unsure which skincare regimen is best for your skin type or want help picking similar products replace any of your current ones, fill out my quick questionnaire and I’ll shoot you an email with my recommendations!