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Blogmania: Win over $150 in beauty products! Contest Closed

September 15, 2010

UPDATE 9/17/10:

Thank you all for participating in my Blogmania giveaway, there were over 350 entries in total. Wow!

The winner of the “Pretty Sexy” beauty product giveaway is ::drumroll::

Sabrina S.!! Thank you Sabrina for participating in my giveaway, please look for my email so that you can send me your mailing address. Congrats!!!!

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Thank you for stopping by my blog! I am so excited to be a part of the Blogmania event and I am proud to announce that YOU can be the lucky winner of over $150 in beauty products!

Fake Bake Sunless & Skinny Self Tanner, Self-tanning lotion instantly tans your skin and gradually gets darker. Sunless & Skinny Self-Tanning and Firming Lotion by Fake Bake is infused with caffeine plus natural extracts that firm and tone skin within 2 weeks of continued use. Clinically tested. 4.5 fl oz. – $28.99

Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Gel CreamLiner – Three custom shades provide a glamorous look to define and enhance your eye color. (Espresso, Purple, Black+Purple Shimmer). 0.21Oz./6g – $10.95

L’Oreal 24-Hour Lash Boosting Power System – See fuller, thicker eyelashes (in 4 weeks) that look multiplied, thanks to the power of breakthrough Lash Boosting Technology from L’Oreal Paris. – $19.99

Kiehl’s Lip Gloss – made with natural extracts of Mango and Grape Seed, Rose Hips, and Apricot Kernal. This non-sticky gloss hydrates lips and restores their suppleness as antioxidants help preserve a healthy appearance. (Shade: Icy Everest)- $14.50

L’Oreal HiP Matte Eyeshadow Duo (2) – HiP Matte Eyeshadow Duos are expertly coordinated to create a dramatic, intensely pigmented look with a smooth powder texture. (Gilded 806 & Platinum 906). – $14.98

Stila Black Diamond Mascara – Blended with shimmer and infused with genuine black diamond powder, this innovative formula lengthens and adheres perfectly to lashes thanks to its jelly and filmogen complex. The result is unusually soft, plush, comfortable feeling along with a defined, lengthened look. – $24.00

Rimmel Lasting Finish Pro Nail Polish – Lasting Finish Professional Nail Polish by Rimmel London features professional polished perfection for flawless up to ten-day colour and shine. (Shade: Midnight Blue) – $5.99

Essie Nail Polish – “A high-voltage creamy neon violet” (Shade: Bermuda Shorts) – $5.99

Pureology Antifade Complex Powerdressing – delivers body and control with medium hold support and a touch of shimmering mica for shine. $18.99

Pantene Pro-Vi Touchable Volume Hairspray – Volume Particle Technology helps creates distance between the single hair fibers without sacrificing softness. – $3.99

L’Oreal Studio Secrets Magic Perfecting Base – L’Oreal Studio Secrets Face Primer Professional Magic Perfecting Base is for instant smoothing results. Get the perfect skin texture, instantly and all day. The silky, lightweight formula glides onto skin and minimizes the look of pores and fine lines. Skin looks and feels smoothed and resurfaced. The result-a unified matte finish that’s flawless. Suitable for all skin types. Dermatologist tested. Non-comedogenic. – $10.99

***This contest is valid September 15-16, 2010***

To enter:

1. Subscribe via Feedburner (if you are not already subscribed) or simple enter your email address in the “Subscribe” box in the beige column on our site. Your subscription status will verified through the subscribers database.

2. Leave a comment letting us know that you are a subscriber and why you would like to win this prize.

This giveaway is open to residents of the US and Canada only, 18+. The winner will be chosen at random on September 17th , 2010. All entries must be received by September 16th 11:59pm EST.

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Review: Urban Decay Naked Palette

July 28, 2010

Ever since the Urban Decay Naked Palette was released, I wanted it. But before I could get to a Sephora store the palette was sold out. Well today, on a whim I stopped by my local Sephora and looked for the palette but it wasn’t on the shelf so I left. Later that afternoon, something told me to stop by Sephora again and I did. I asked the salesperson about the Naked Palette and she informed me that there were just a few in stock in the back. Success!

There have been great reviews about this palette and I can see why. The colors are neutral but NOT at all bland or boring. In fact these are some of the prettiest neutrals that I have seen in a long time. Let’s take a closer look:

Urban Decay Nake Palette Swatches — (l to r) Virgin, Sin, Naked, Sidecar, Buck, Half Baked

In addition to the 12 shades in the palette, the set comes with a double ended eyeliner (Zero which is black and Whiskey which is brown) and Urban Decay Primer Potion. The 12 shadows, eyeliner and primer are housed in a purple velvet box with gold writing. This palette gives a very luxurious feel and appearance. The kit seamlessly goes from light to dark and from shimmery to matte all while each color complements the other. This palette offers colors that will suit just about everyone and they can definitely go from mild to wild. So far this palette is my favorite purchase because of the packaging, the color selection and the great quality of the product. I would say that this is a must have purchase for Fall…if you can get your hands on it!

The Urban Decay Naked Palette, $44

Is it magic?

July 7, 2010

Today, like yesterday was a scorcher in NYC with temperatures exceeding over 100 degrees. So today was a day that I had to do without my makeup, there was simply no way that I was putting on a “full face” or makeup and brave the heat. My skin is very oily and even more so in the summer so I try not to apply to much makeup because with work I do not always have to time to touch up or re-apply. I’ve been holding on to my L’Oreal Studio Secrets™ Professional Magic Perfecting Base for some time because I already have a wide selection of primers. I wanted to do my usual “5 minute” makeup job which consists of a little concealer, loose powder, mascara, lip gloss and voila, I’m out the door. But today as I was going through my makeup case, I decided to give this product a try.

From what I’d read the base is long lasting, controls oil, diminishes pores and smooths skin – ok that sounds good. This base can be worn alone or with makeup – ok sounds even better. I put the product to the test and decided to apply a little and see how it all worked out in this stifling heat. I applied the magic perfecting base to my face and upon application it felt as though I had dusted my face with translucent powder. My skin did look much smoother so I felt that I would certainly be able to use this formula without makeup, in fact it’s a great alternative to wearing makeup. I love the matte finish that my skin had and it was noticeably less oily.

Overall I think that L’Oreal Studio Secrets™ Professional Magic Perfecting Base is a great product. One thing that I must mention is that the jar is .5 oz, which is quite small. The base costs approximately $12.99, which is a little pricey for such a small size. A plus is that this base is available at your local drugstore so it’s easily to pickup and you won’t have far to search when you run out. Is it magic? Perhaps. Is it worth having in your makeup bag? Absolutely!

Too Faced and Totally Shameless!

March 7, 2010

Too Faced presents their Walk of Shame set which contains “Everything a girl needs to get her man and still look respectable in the morning” or so the label says. This kit is designed to be a beauty on the go overnight kit built for refreshing yourself in the morning after perhaps a long night out ;). As a married gal I would not need this kit for that purpose but I still thought that it was cute enough to purchase when I saw it in Sephora. Personally I love an all in one kit that you can toss in you bag for an overnight stay or weekend trip. So what does the kit come with? Well here is what you get:

An adorable pink and satin black makeup bag
Pink travel toothbrush
Shadow Insurance eye shadow primer
Mini Primed & Poreless Skin Smoothing Face Primer
Mirrored compact that contains two shadows (Totally Toasted & Silk Teddy) and a bronzer (Sun Bunny Light)
Totally Nude lip color
“Oral Fixation” mints

This palette is ideal for creating the natural look. The colors are very earthy and can work well with most skin tones. The only downside is that I wished that this set came with some applicators – so unfortunately you will have to supply your own. The colors are light enough so that you can look refreshed and not overly done up. For me this would be a perfect weekend look because it gives me face a sun-kissed look and wakes up my face!

too faced eye shadows — Eye Shadows: Silk Teddy (R), Totally Toasted (L)

Too Faced Totally Nude Lipstick — Lipstick: Totally Nude

This kit can be yours for $38 (valued at $95) – this is a total steal.