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Happy Birthday/Bloggiversary 2: Electric Boogaloo Giveaway!

November 10, 2010 2:50 pm · Posted by oldergirlbeauty
Worth
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$500!!



Guys, I can't believe it is already that time of year again! Another year of trying out new products, going to fashion shows, trade shows, trying new services, meeting great new people - and sharing it all with you!

As a token of my appreciation for sticking around to read my ramblings, I want to give you guys a chance to win a bunch of goodies. This year I really wanted to make a point and share with you some of my go to faves - from the "cheaper than lunch" treat to the decadent "you spent how much?". Here's what I'm giving away:

  • Eight Body Moisture - Ginger Lime: The fresh scent wakes you up and it feels so good going on. I'm just glad my kid doesn't like lotion, or he would have taken this along with my body wash. ($24/ea)
  • Talika Lash Conditioning Cleanser: Hands down my favorite eye makeup remover. So gentle on the eyes & no weird film left afterwards. I wept when I finished my last bottle. No lie. ($24/ea)
  • Mally Beauty Volumizing Waterproof Mascara: I do not like waterproof mascara, except for this one. Seriously. When I got this one I used it for a couple of months before I even realized it *was* waterproof - it just didn't feel like other wp mascaras out there. And it makes my lashes look good, too! You'll get *2* of these, so you can decide to hoard them for yourself or share one with a friend. ($20/ea)
  • Votre Vu Duette: This combo lotion/lip balm is a multi-taskers dream. I may or may not have had words with a TSA agent at the airport when I forgot to check it, since it is a smidge over 3oz. (*Spoiler: I won!) Also, this scent is heavenly. ($39/ea)
  • Mario Badescu Lip Wax: I recently gave my tube up to my friend who had lips like Lisa Rinna used to have due to an allergic reaction. Her situation was dire. I would only willingly give up my tube in emergencies like that. It's that good. ($5/ea)
  • Mario Badescu Flower and Tonic Mask: Sometimes my face just needs a little TLC, so I'll slather this mask on for a little soothing. However, last time I grabbed it, I realized I hadn't closed it properly and it had dried out. I was so devastated I attempted to revive it with tap water. Don't do that. ($18/ea)
  • Mario Badescu Super Rich Olive Body Lotion: In the winter my legs get really dry and itchy. I squeeze some of this on before bed, rub it all in and the itchiness goes away. Heavy duty, but light moisturize. And it absorbs quickly so my sheets don't get all gross. ($10/ea)
  • CoverFX MintGlaze FX: This lip primer works great on lips, but it does amazing things on mosquito bites, too. Seriously. I don't know how, but when I used this on some nasty bites this summer - *bam* - they went away QUICK. No lie. I'm giving away *2* tubes of this, so that you can use one on your lips and one on your bites, since you really don't wanna mix the two, do you? ($22/ea)
  • Three Custom Color Cream to Powder Blush in "Morning After": I love cream blushes now. And I know some of you are afraid to try them because you might be intimidated. This almost neutral shade is a perfect way to ease into it, esp since it dries down to a powdery finish anyway. ($22.50/ea)
  • Orlane Paris Extreme Anti-Wrinkle Regenerating Night Care: Yep, this is expensive and oh so decadent. It also feels good and works really well at soothing my tired skin by absorbing fast & not sitting on top of my skin like so many night creams do. It makes it feel like my has bounced back overnight when I use it. Of course, it better for the price tag, right? And I'm giving you a jar to see for yourself! ($300/ea)

You all know I am nosy, so, this year's contest question(s) is "Have you bought or tried anything that I have written about? If so, what?". I'm really just curious if anything did so I can know if I am alone in my like for something. Anyway, enter your answer, name and email addy in the widget below, please:

I'll run the contest from now until midnight the night of the 16th and will announce the winner next week on my birthday, the 17th! Good luck!

*Disclaimer: All prizes are being provided by PR on my, and their clients, behalf.

Filed under: Giveaway Tagged with: Birthday, mascara, Blush, talika, cleanser, moisturizer, Mario Badescu, Three Custom Color, eight, CoverFX, lip wax, mally beauty, Orlane, Ask & Answer, Votre Vu, bloggiversary
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"Eye Spy With My Little Eye... The Cover FX International Treasure Hunt!"

September 2, 2010 11:46 am · Posted by oldergirlbeauty

Just had this come across my email - I love treasure hunts & even tho this isn't happening around me, maybe it's happening around you. Let me know if you take part or if you find the treasure yourself!

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Cover FX Invites You to Participate in a Treasure Hunt!
“Eye Spy With My Big Bright Eyes..”

With their launch of the Eye Prep FX, Cover FX will be hosting an international treasure hunt! Be the first to get your hands on the Eye Prep FX before it hits stores mid September!

How it works: From September 7th – 11th, Cover FX will be placing treasure boxes throughout selected cities across US, Canada and the UK. Fan Cover FX on Facebook to learn specific clues and locations on where you can find the hidden treasures in a city near you. All packages include the new Eye Prep FX, and some lucky winners may receive gift cards up to $100 in select treasure boxes redeemable at participating Cover FX retailers*! http://www.facebook.com/CoverFX

* Retailers include Shoppers Drug Mart and Murale (Canada), Sephora (US), Harvey Nichols and House of Fraser (UK).

Let the games begin! http://www.facebook.com/CoverFX

About Eye Prep FX:
Eye Prep FX anti age smoothing primer is an innovative cosmeceutical eye smoothing formula with clinically proven anti-aging benefits:
• The blend of ultra-elite ingredients, Haloxyl and Eyeliss work to reduce the appearance of dark circles and puffiness
• Peptide Flash Complex is also incorporated, which instantly tightens and firms while long-term improvements include repairing and strengthening the eye area
• Cucumber extract works with detoxifying minerals to cool, soften and hydrate the skin leaving the eye area feeling fresh and revitalized
• Eye Prep FX instantly binds concealer and eye shadows to lids and eye area with Dermaveil Cool Technology, a proprietary complex that immediately reduces the appearance of fine lines and creases and creates a smooth base for makeup

Cost: $43 CA&US/£41
Availability: CoverFX.com and select Sephora, Nordstrom, The Bay, Shoppers Drug Mart, Murale, Harvey Nichols and House of Fraser stores.

Filed under: PR Preview Tagged with: Treasure Hunt, CoverFX, eye prep fx
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Priming the palette

May 3, 2010 9:04 am · Posted by oldergirlbeauty


Up until a couple of years ago, I had no idea what a face primer was, nor what it could do for you when applying makeup. Well, I have come to learn *plenty* about them now & want to make sure that you do, too.

In the video I mention the following primers, and tried to touch on their price points, but I did so with out any notes. I'll list them here, with links for more details on them, and will list their current SRP:

Avon MagiX - $10 (on sale now for $7.95) (*bought this myself)
Tricia Sawyer Skin Balancing Water Primer - $34 (*bought this myself)
Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Luminizing Face Primer - $10 (on sale at CVS for $7.99) (*bought this myself)
Stila Hydrating Primer SPF 15 - $34 (*PR provided)
Cover FX Clear Prep FX - $39 (*PR Provided)
Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Primer - $38 (*PR Provided)
Two Faced Shadow Insurance - $17 (*bought this myself)
L'Oreal Double Extend Beauty Tubes Mascara - $10.95 (*bought this myself)
Cover FX Mint Glaze FX Primer - $22 (*PR Provided)

I also mentioned, but didn't show:
L'Oreal Studio Secrets Professional Magic Perfecting Base - $13
Urban Decay Primer Potion - $18

I also wanted to mention one that I had forgotten to show in the video, the Clinique Redness Solutions Daily Protective Base SPF 15. This is a primer that not only sets your skin for your foundation, it does so by correcting the redness in your skin, with a green tint, if that is one of your problems - $17.50 (*PR Provided)

Just so you know, I have only touched on the brands, and availability, of primer products that are out there. I just wanted to at least let you know how much of a variety there is, and how there is definitely one for you and want you need it to, if you decided to start using a primer. Please let me know if you use any of the ones I mentioned or if this compels you to try one - I'd really like to know.

Filed under: All About... Tagged with: Stila, Avon, L'Oreal, Clinique, Primer, two faced, Sally Hansen, peter thomas roth, Sally Hansen Natural Beauty, eye primer, two faced shadow insurance, Cover FX, CoverFX, lip primer, face primer, peter thomas roth unwrinkle, stila hydrating primer, avon magix, tricia sawyer, tricia sawyer balancing water primer, sally hansen natural beauty luminizing face primer, Cover FX Mint Glaze Primer, Cover FX Clear Prep Primer, L'Oreal Studio Secrets Perfecting Base, Clinique Redness Perfecting Base
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Happy Birthday/Blogiversary to ME!

November 10, 2009 8:25 am · Posted by oldergirlbeauty


OMG - You Can Win *ALL* of THIS!!!

I love my birthday - like a fish loves water. I used to countdown to my birthday starting 30days prior. I try not to do that outloud any more, as some people seemed to tire of it, like the spoilsports that they are. I also like presents - A LOT. Because I am greedy like that. *shrug* However, this year, in observance of my almost 40th birthday, I have decided to give away a present to one of you - my fun readers. (*except for my fab Int'l readers, of which I know there are many. I'll try and make it up to you in the new year, okay?)

So, I asked some of my favorite brands if they would help me celebrating my birthday, and coincidentally, my 1st Blogiversary and they agreed. Check out what one lucky reader can win:


Talika Beauty of Your Eye Kit ($48)

CoverFX SkinprepFx ($45)

Mario Badescu Drying Lotion ($17)and Super Rich Olive Body Lotion ($10)

Clinique 3-Step Skin Care System (*sans bag) ($50.50), SuperBalm Moisturizing Gloss (14.00), Blushwear Cream Stick ($18.50), High Impact Mascara ($14.00) and Vitamin C Lip Smoothie ($17.50)

Kiss Professional Manicure Kit ($9.99)

Dashing Diva Nail Polishes ($56)


Holy Crap - That's worth more than $300! Do I love me some great brands, or what?


So, because it's *MY* birthday, I get to make the rules, sort of. Enter in the box below, one entry per person, randomly picked winner, etc. HOWEVER, I would also like to know what has been your favorite thing that I have written this past year, because I am all nosy like that. :)


The contest closes at Midnight on the night of the 17th, after I have enjoyed my entire birthday, and I will announce the winner on the 18th. Good luck and thanks for playing in my playground with me. :)

Filed under: Giveaway Tagged with: Birthday, Giveaway, contest, Clinique, Dashing Diva, talika, Kiss, Mario Badescu, CoverFX, Blogiversary
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CoverFX at The Makeup Show - NYC

June 11, 2009 1:25 pm · Posted by oldergirlbeauty
Before I went to The Makeup Show I had been chatting with the super Melissa from CoverFX, and she mentioned that I needed to make sure and see her coworker, Wanda, who would be representing CoverFX at the show. You better believe that I did! In addition to getting to meet her, I got to watch while she did a makeover on the wonderful Sarah, from StyleItOnline.com.


Also, I got to do "Da Bump" with Celebrity Makeup Artist and CoverFX Pro Artist, Nathan Johnson. Once again my "vast" knowledge of makeup artist giants came in handy (*sarcasm) as I had no idea this fun guy is who he is, ie. Project Runway MUA, multitude of tv show work and off-Broadway shows, too. Gawd. So, yeah, I didn't really get any deep info from him except he and I could rock out dancing all night long. Which, really, sometimes is more important to me than what TM to wear. Ha.

*Thanks to Melissa I was able to try SkinTintFX tinted moisturizer. I gotta admit, it scared me when I first got it, because it looked *SO* dark when it came out of the bottle, I thought there was NO WAY this was going to work on me.
Boy was I wrong. This TM glides on so easily and the color is so sheer, it isn't too dark at all. Just gives me a hint of sun color, without looking orange or muddy. It is also so light that it doesn't make my face look matted down or heavy, which is a huge plus for me. And, unlike other mineral products, this doesn't make my face itchy when I wear it. So nice.
Tagged with: tinted moisturizer, The Makeup Show, CoverFX
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