earning money

Frugal Tips for Quality Skin Care

Abby H.
My skincare routine

I love good skincare products. Quality ingredients, no fillers, and botanicals and natural ingredients that are clinically proven to heal and nourish the skin.

These types of products can be really expensive. Here are a few tips for saving big bucks on quality skincare:

CVS sells Dermalogica, Vichy, La Roche Posay, Murad, and other Spa/luxury brands. If you are a CarePass member, you’ll score a $10 ExtraCare Bucks each month. Learn more about the CarePass program here. 

Also, CVS sends out 30% off coupons once a quarter. You can combine these coupons with any ExtraCare Bucks you might have.

I have been saving up my Fetch Rewards for CVS Gift Cards, which I combine with coupons and ExtraCare bucks to lower any out-of-pocket I may have.

CVS also has a Beauty Club, where you earn gifts and discounts when you shop.

FYI- CVS’s online selection varies from their in-store product availability.

Looking for some free stuff? I sample and review skincare products through several review programs:

  • Bzzagent- I’ve been a member for about 15-ish years. You can sign up here, and they’ll email you when they have products that might fit your needs.
  • Influenster- They partner with brands and expect you to share your samples (called voxboxes) on your socials and report back. It can be a lot of work, but they frequently send full-size luxury brand products (Charlotte Tillbury and Laura Mercier for example).
  • And to a lesser extend Smiley360, they mostly have cleaning supplies and house-type stuff, but sometimes they have skincare or cosmetics available. It’s like Infuenster.

You can find out more about these social sharing/Word of Mouth marketing companies where I get a lot of my free skincare products here.

If you are looking for a list of my favorite skincare products and tools, I’ve compiled an Amazon List here.

 

AO Opinions: Upcoming Salty Snacks Project $125

Abby H.

AO Opinions is another Market Research company that I get information from. Right now they are recruiting for an upcoming research study on the subject of Salty Snacks!

Compensation: $125 (if chosen)

Open to: 24-60 year olds

Times Currently Available: MUST join 15-mins early

Wednesday, September 7th, 2022

  • 1:00pm–2:00 pm ET / 12:00pm-1:00pm CT / 10:00am-11:00am PT
  • 2:30pm–3:30 pm ET / 1:30pm-2:30pm CT / 11:30am-12:30pm PT
  • 4:00pm–5:00 pm ET / 3:00pm-4:00pm CT / 1:00pm-2:00pm PT
  • 6:00pm–7:00 pm ET / 5:00pm-6:00pm CT / 3:00pm-4:00pm PT

Thursday, September 8th, 2022

  • 3:00pm–4:00 pm ET / 2:00pm-3:00pm CT / 12:00pm-1:00pm PT
  • 5:00pm–6:00 pm ET / 4:00pm-5:00pm CT / 2:00pm-3:00pm PT

To be considered for this study, complete the pre-screener here.

Not everyone who completes the pre-screener will qualify.

Fetch Rewards: 4000 Points for Every Referral through 8/28/22!

Abby H.

Woo Hoo! Fetch Rewards is hooking us up with points out the wazoo! Earn an extra 4,000 points when you invite a friend to Fetch and they snap a receipt. Head to the app and share your referral code now through 8/28/2022!

If you aren’t already using Fetch Rewards, signing up is quick and easy! You learn more when you check out my post here. Find the Fetch Rewards app in your app store, and when you download it and scan any receipt, use my code ND2TB when you sign up and you’ll score 2,000 bonus points. I’ve earned $163.00 so far in 2022 just by purchasing my regular groceries and scanning all of my receipts (grocery, mass merchandiser, gas receipts, restaurants, you name it).

In order for you to qualify for the increased referral bonus, your friends must enter your referral code and complete a valid receipt now through 11:59 PM CDT on 8/28/2022. After 11:59 PM CDT on 8/28/2022 the referral bonus will expire.

Q-insights SUV/Van/Truck online survey pays $50-$75

Abby H.

QI-logoNOslogan.pngQ-insights is another company where I do research groups, focus groups, and online surveys to earn extra money.

They have a lot of stuff in South Orange County, and less often San Diego County. This upcoming survey takes place virtually!

Q-Insights is currently recruiting for a new online survey for owners of 2016 and newer SUVs, Vans, and Trucks that is 15-20 minutes long and pays $50-$75.

To participate, you must have one of the following vehicles:

Acura MDX
Aston Martin DBX
Audi e-tron
Audi E-Tron S
Audi e-tron Sportback
Audi Q7
Audi Q8
Audi RQ8
Audi SQ7
Audi SQ8
BMW iX
BMW X5
BMW X6
BMW X7
Buick Enclave
Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac XT5
Cadillac XT6
Chevrolet Blazer
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Chevrolet Traverse
Chrysler Pacifica
Dodge Durango
Ford Bronco
Ford Edge
Ford E-Series
Ford Explorer
Ford F-150
Ford F-150 Lightning
Ford Flex
Ford Transit
Ford Transit Connect
Genesis GV80
GM Express
GM Savana
GMC Acadia
GMC Sierra 1500
Honda Odyssey
Honda Passport
Honda Pilot
Hyundai Palisade
Hyundai Santa Fe XL
Infiniti QX60
Infiniti QX80
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Jeep Wrangler
Kia Sedona
Kia Telluride
Land Rover Discovery
Land Rover Range Rover
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Lexus GX
Lexus LX
Lexus RX
Lincoln Aviator
Lincoln MKT
Lincoln Navigator
Maserati Levante
Mazda CX-9
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe
Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Nissan Murano
Nissan Pathfinder
Nissan Quest
Nissan Titan
Porsche Cayenne
RAM 1500
Ram ProMaster
Ram ProMaster City
Rivian R1S
Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Subaru Ascent
Tesla Model X
Toyota 4Runner
Toyota Highlander
Toyota Sienna
Toyota Tundra
Volkswagen Atlas
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Volkswagen Touareg
Volvo XC90

If you are interested in participating, please fill out the survey here.  If you pre-qualify someone from Q-Insights will call you to ask some additional qualifying questions.

Q-insights Personal Care Products – It pays $125

Abby H.

QI-logoNOslogan.pngQ-insights is another company where I do research groups, focus groups, and online surveys to earn extra money.

They have a lot of stuff in South Orange County, and less often San Diego County. This upcoming survey takes place virtually!

Q-Insights is currently recruiting for an online group. The study will be from August 23rd – August 26th and you will be compensated $125 as a thank you for your time.

If you are interested in participating, please fill out the survey here.  If you pre-qualify someone from Q-Insights will call you to ask some additional qualifying questions.

Q-insights Social Media Study -Pays $200 (For Teens)

Abby H.

QI-logoNOslogan.pngQ-insights is another company where I do research groups, focus groups, and online surveys to earn extra money.

They have a lot of stuff in South Orange County, and less often San Diego County. This upcoming survey takes place virtually!

Q-Insights is currently recruiting for a Social Media study that pays $200. They are looking for teenagers between the ages of 13-14 yr olds and 18-24 yr olds to participate.

If you are interested in participating, please fill out the survey here.  If you pre-qualify someone from Q-Insights will call you to ask some additional qualifying questions.

AO Opinions: Upcoming Snack Project $125!

Abby H.

AO Opinions is another Market Research company that I get information from. Right now they are recruiting for an upcoming research study on the subject of Snacks!

  • Compensation: $125 (if chosen)
  • Open to: 18-35 year olds
  • Monday, August 22nd or Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022
  • Various times available

To be considered for this study, complete the pre-screener here.

Not everyone who completes the pre-screener will qualify.

Focus Group Connections: Paid Opinion Study $150

Abby H.

Focus Group Connections is a research company located in Southern California. They conduct studies and surveys all over the US.

Currently, Focus Group Connection is looking for parents and children age 6-15 to participate in an online Consumer Research Project taking place on August 16th or August 17th (depending on qualification) on the topic of “Television.” To participate, you must have a working Desktop or Laptop computer with high-speed internet, audio and a working webcam. This study will include a homework assignment to be completed prior to participation and a 75-minutes group discussion. If selected, you will receive $150.00 for your time and insights.

If interested, please click here to fill in the pre-screen. Please note – not everyone will qualify to participate and not everyone will receive a call-back.

AO Opinions: Upcoming Healthcare Project $125

Abby H.

AO Opinions is another Market Research company that I get information from. Right now they are recruiting for an upcoming research study on the subject of Healthcare.

To be considered for this study, complete the pre-screener here.

Not everyone who completes the pre-screener will qualify.

Compensation: $125 (if chosen)

Open to: Ages 18+ years of age

Q-insights Streaming Habits – it pays $100

Abby H.

QI-logoNOslogan.pngQ-insights is another company where I do research groups, focus groups, and online surveys to earn extra money.

They have a lot of stuff in South Orange County, and less often San Diego County. This upcoming survey takes place virtually!

Q-Insights is currently recruiting for a one-hour online focus group on the topic of streaming habits.

The study will be the weeks of August 8th and 15th and you will be compensated $100.00 as a thank you for your time.

If you are interested in participating, please fill out the survey here.  If you pre-qualify someone from Q-Insights will call you to ask some additional qualifying questions.