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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.
Flirt! Cosmetics has come out with a new mascara this month called IT CURL™Lash Curling Mascara. This mascara has a "super curvy brush that gives your lashes the boost and curl they crave. Like a bustier for your lashes, this curling mascara lifts lashes with its thick curvy brush to create the most voluminous curls your lashes have ever experienced!"
"How?", you say? Well, by formulating with lash thickening fibers on a "patent-pending CAT brush (curved, asymmetrical triangular brush) (that) is the next generation in wire-wand mascara applicators, building volume and curl for incredibly intense, amplified lashes. This technologically-advanced brush features a uniquely engineered product feed groove along the radius of its curved profile to hold additional product just like a reservoir! This technology along with the multiple surfaces and edges of the brush improves retention of the mascara formula providing your lashes with a sexy boost of volume and excellent product pay off. "
AND, "according to clinical testing lashes’ curl was increased by 144% immediately and volumized by 111%! And the product keeps on working for up to 8 hours of wear! (*For best use, the experts at FLIRT! recommend to remove the wand and gently eliminate excess product from tip. Hold the arched brush so it follows the curve of your lashes. Apply as many coats as desired to build the curl, intensity, and volume that you crave.)"
I had a chance to try this out and let me tell you, it really does thicken my lashes and give them some curl, even without using my lash curler. Apparently, my lashes are pretty straight, so I needed a little bump, but if your lashes have some bend to them already, you can probably do without. It comes in 3 colors, Bombshell Black, Bouffant Brown and Bronze Belle - I tried the Bronze Belle. This is a bright bronze color that I wouldn't normally use, but it was brightening and I think would be good for the summer - esp with my light skin and freckles.
Flirt! Cosmetics are a Kohl's exclusive and can be picked up in-store or online for $14, but they are usually running sales so you might be able to pick it up a bit cheaper. Let me know if you have tried this or if you pick it up - I'd love to see how it curls your lashes.
As you can see from the picture, the button is on the end of the cap. The button does not turn on and stay on, you have to continue to hold it down for it to pulse. Unfortunately, to do that, you have to use the tips of your fingers to hold the cap, and press down the button at the same time. This makes it unwieldy to hold and apply the mascara, in my opinion. In fact, I think a demonstration might be in order. I was so disturbed by this product that I felt it deserved a video. Yes, yes I did:
So, yeah, I can't even comment on the actual mascara part, as I was too distracted by the application. It may be really good. *shrug*. It is supposed to be released nationwide in July, '09, but it looks like Wal-Mart is doing a soft launch of it now for $12.50.
Okay, lovelies, you are *not* going to get a "Holiday Gift Guide" from me. The reason is simple. I am just too damn lazy - not to just make a guide, but to go out and get the presents I need to get myself. I am a far too close to the last minute gift buyer, so I think it might be a wee bit hypocritical to give you a guide that I can't even pay attention to myself. Not that I haven't read some great ones, mind you. In fact, just click on just about any link in my sidebar over there, or head over to the beauty page at alltop.com and you will find many great gift guides that several of the other lovely beauty bloggers have put together for your shopping convenience.
Now, that's not to say that I haven't found a little something for the girls Secret Santa drawing at work.
It is a kit of the new Max Factor spokeswoman, Gisele's, favorite products. It includes:
Lipfinity 3D Lipcolor in 80's Pink (I am such an 80's freak)
MAXeye Liner in Fresh Coffee
Vivid Impact Eye Shadow in Domino Effect (I have got to tell you about these things)
So, yeah, this will be a great gift for the swap, or a stocking stuffer if you have a girl you need to buy for. Of course, now looking at this again, I am seriously considering keeping this and throwing a Starbucks card in the pile. What? It's not like they know what they would be missing out on, and man, wouldn't I look as fab as Gisele while they sip their coffee?
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