After a long weekend celebrating a friend’s wedding in the Dominican Republic, I’m back in Brooklyn and *wow* winter really showed up while we were gone. I’m currently bundled in a blanket, sipping something warm, and doing my best to ease into the holiday season. If you’re in the same “cozy but slightly chaotic” vibe … I see you. I am you.
And in perfect timing, my favorite clean beauty brand just kicked off their biggest sale of the year. If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your skincare or stocking up on products you already love, now is your time to shine, friend.
(Heads up: I earn a commission when you shop through my link, thank you so much for supporting my small business!)
Counter’s Black Friday Sale Is Live!
Counter (formerly Beautycounter) officially dropped its Black Friday deals, and they went big.
- 25% off almost everything
- Free gift with $200+ purchase
- Holiday gift sets are here and are wonderful
Whether you’re restocking favorites, curious about switching to clean products, or getting ahead on holiday gifting, this sale is the best pricing we’ll see all year.
You can browse around and shop the sale here.
What’s New With Counter?
If you used to love Beautycounter, here’s the quick update everyone keeps asking me about:
- Counter now includes many of the beloved BC formulas, plus some refreshed, upgraded products. Read my full blog post of that update here.
- If your ride-or-die product isn’t back yet, don’t stress … more and more launches will be rolling out, so keep your eyes peeled.
- Countermatch = Counterglow now. Same hydration focus, even better formulas.
- Countertime fans: the line is mostly unchanged, but the serum was completely revamped into a “Super Serum” with the same anti-aging focus that produces results using retinatural (the clean version of retinol). I have used this line for YEARS and am still obsessed – here’s my full review.
My Top Clean Beauty Picks
(also known as the products I always restock, no matter what)
These are in order of importance for me, so start at the top if you’re only grabbing one thing.
- All Bright C Serum – instant glow, instant brightening, my every-single-morning fave
- Overnight Resurfacing Peel – my holy grail every other night
- Countertime Super Serum – “botox in a bottle” on the nights I’m not using the peel
- Dew Skin Tinted Moisturizer – the very *best* clean tinted moisturizer out there
- Countertime Mineral Boost Hydrating Essence – my go-to toner, smells amazing
- Countertime Antioxidant Soft Cream – fave daytime anti-aging hydration
- Counterglow Adaptive Moisture Lotion – great budget-friendlier switch to above
- Countertime Supreme Cream – luxurious night cream moisturizer I always return to
- Skin Twin Foundation – skincare + foundation for a medium but buildable coverage
- Brillant Brow Tinted Brow Gel – looove this gel and I wear the shade “medium”
- Lid Glow Cream Shadows – these were a holiday feature a few years ago that I now buy on repeat, love that you don’t need a separate brush to apply
- Lotus Glow Cleansing Balm – the multipurpose queen: makeup remover, overnight mask, healing ointment for chafed skin and cracked heels!
Holiday Sets Worth Snagging
Black Friday arrived early with the holiday gift sets, and I am very excited about what I picked for myself.
- Countertime Travel Edit
I bought one for me and one for Scott (because he always steals my travel bottles). This is the BEST way to test the full anti-aging line without committing to full-size pricing. (Pictured in the first photo of this post.) - Jellies (Customizable)
A fan favorite! Now you can choose your shades, choose your quantity, and get a super cute pouch if you build the 5-pack. I just love them and sometimes gift them out, but might be keeping all of them this year … oops.
The Mini Serum Heroes set is a great way to test out the favorite serum treatments, and the hand creams are back – both in travel and hostess wash & lotion at home versions. The vanity case is adorable to gift or carry your essentials around and is bigger than it looks online, measuring about 5x5x5 inches.
More details on these are coming soon in newsletters and on my clean beauty facebook page: Life In Leggings Counter & Clean Beauty, so make sure to subscribe and follow the page to get scoop on the best deals and reviews.
A Quick Shopping Tip
If you shop through my link, I *do* see your order (and endlessly appreciate the support!).
That said, if you want me to help you choose products, check in on your routine, or just send a proper “thank you” from time to time, make sure to check the little box at checkout that says:
“Share my contact info with Heather Hesington.”
If you don’t check it, I can’t reach out — even if I want to as I don’t have a way to contact you!
If you have questions about routines, ingredients, budgets, skin concerns, or anything else please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m just a message or comment drop away. I genuinely love helping people find clean products that actually work, and I am looking forward to seeing what you grab from the sale.
Happy shopping!
xo, Heather
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