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Get Your Free Daily Goodie Box Fix

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Did you know that Daily Goodie Box will sends out a box of free goodies each day?

Daily Goodie Box partners with different brands to give out products for you to try.  All they ask in return is that you give your honest opinion of the products you get.

Some of the beauty & skin care Goodies that have been in past boxes include:

  • Real Chemistry – Deluxe Luminous 3 Minute Peel
  • Loaf Slime – Lavender Aromatherapy Dough
  • Prince & Spring – Organic Coconut Oil
  • Goodwipes – Down There Wipes For Gals
  • Andalou Naturals – Renewal Face Cream Pods

They never ask for a credit card.

Oh, and you don’t ay for shipping either.  It’s always free.

 

GRAB YOUR DAILY GOODIE BOX HERE!

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Choosing the Right Type of Foundation

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Who’s walked into Sephora, gazed around the store and wanted to walk out because there were too many options to choose from? Lol, me. Choosing different lip colors, shadow colors and endless highlighters makes me feel like I’m in heaven. BUT choosing the perfect foundation? Overwhelming. I mean, it’s your base. To me, if my skin is looking off then it throws off the rest of my makeup.

Aside from choosing the right color, we need to start with choosing the right formula; And gosh, there’s TONS.

Seriously, how is anyone supposed to know what to choose from?! Let’s break it down!

Foundation
We all know what this is, right? The magical item that completely evens out our skin and makes it look like our imperfections (or what my makeup teacher told me, “areas of opportunity”) look as though they’re not there. There’s a bunch of different elements that go into a foundation, though (to make it even more confusing for ya).

1. Types: Liquid, cream and powder
2. Finishes: Matte, semi-matte and dewy
3. Coverage: Full, medium and light

Tinted Moisturizer:
Essentially, this is just a really lightweight foundation. It provides a tiny bit of a coverage, but mostly your skin will still show through. The main difference I’d say between the two is that tinted moisturizers have a higher amount of humectants, aka a substance that keeps in moisture.

PRO TIP: Although tinted moisturizers are meant to give your skin added moisture, this should not replace your day and night time moisturizer!

BB Cream:
Also known as “Beauty Balm.” It has a bit more coverage than a tinted moisturizer and has added skin benefits, such as priming, SPF and antioxidants.

CC Cream:
Also known as “Color Corrector.” The difference between this and a BB Cream are so subtle, which makes life harder! CC Creams neutralize colors in the skin, such as redness as well as brighten dull tones. They tend to have a thicker formula than a BB Cream.

So if you’ve read all of this and still think “ummm they all sound the same,” I totally get you. In my opinion, products have really stepped up their game so the differences between all of the different types are SO subtle.

“SO WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO?!”
Keep these points in mind and your shopping will be a lot more simple:

1. First and foremost, never replace your skin care routine with a foundation/TM/BB cream/CC cream!
2. If you’re interested in a product because of it’s added skin benefits, than this should be your signal to incorporate this into your skin care routine as well (SPF, antioxidants, hydration) if you don’t already.
3. Take a closer look at your skin. Do you tend to get blemishes? Does your t-zone get shiny (aka oily) throughout the day? Do you notice dry patches or flakiness on your skin? Do you have any redness or other discoloration?

Along with the descriptions above, this will help you figure out which formula is perfect for you!

 

 

Many thanks to our guest blogger, Kimberly, for submitting this article.

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Five Steps to a Perfect Smokey Eye Makeup When You’re Crunched For Time

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Smokey Eye is often touted as the perfect classic makeup for a Saturday Night Out. While it’s a popular makeup trend, a common complaint is that it takes too long to put on and achieving the perfect look isn’t always easy. However by following some simple guidelines and a little practice, you can get a captivating look in very little time.

Here are five steps to creating the perfect Smokey Eye makeup if you’re crunched for time.

Step 1: Before you do your eye makeup, it is important to start with your base. Apply an eye primer concealer all over your eyelid. This will help in canceling out any kind of pigmentation on your eyelid and hold your eyeshadow all day long.

The second most important part is to set your base very carefully with any loose powder or face powder of your choice otherwise you cannot blend your eyeshadow properly. Top off the excess powder so there is no fallout.

 

Step 2: Get your eyeshadow palette and begin applying your base eyeshadow along the top eyelid in a sweeping and circular motion. Start up from the lash line and work up to the crease.

If you are attempting to get a darker shade of smokey eye do not choose the darkest shade as your first base colour but use something lighter such as a charcoal grey shade. If you’re looking for added definition, use a pointed eyeshadow brush to apply the same eyeshadow colour along the lower lash line.

If you have hooded eyes open your eyes and look straight to the mirror and then apply your transition colour just above your crease line so it blends perfectly.

 

Step 3: Dip a brush into the darker smokey eyeshadow and tap off any excess product and apply it to your crease starting from the eye’s outer corner and three-fourths of the way into the crease. Use small circular motions when adding the product

Holding your brush straight to your crease line and keep it as low as possible because you don’t want the eyeshadow to go too high. If you apply the smokey eyeshadow too far up in the crease your eyes will resemble those of a panda.

If at all you make a mistake and your smokey eye looks overdone and heavy, use a clean brush to blend it in.

For creating dimension, take some color which was used for the base and apply a tiny amount to the centre of the lid.

 

Step 4: To get the best smokey, sultry effect add some dark eyeliner. Depending on your preference, you can use a pencil or liquid eyeliner. Apply the eyeliner starting from the outer corner to the inside. If you want a tight-lined appearance, apply a pencil liner with a matte finish to your eye’s inner rims.

 

Step 5: The final step is to clean up your smokey look a little, as the application can get quite messy at times. Keep some makeup eraser handy for this purpose. Soak the makeup eraser in warm water and use it gently remove any fallout or excess makeup.

 

If you have a little more time, use a highlighter under the brow bone, above the crease colour for a clear colour transition. You can also touch up the inner corner of your eyes to give them an extra spark. Finally, apply your mascara and you’re done.

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Change Your Healthy/Beautiful Brow

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Want to change your looks? Then beautify your eyebrows!

A well groomed and a well shaped, set of healthy eyebrows makes a tremendous difference in one’s appearance. It is that one beauty essential that, in my opinion, no woman should overlook. I am not sure why some women resist getting their striking eyebrows done. I think some of us might feel that it is a vain indulgence to pluck or wax their gorgeous eyebrows. Others might see it as a waste of time and money. Or perhaps still others see doing their captivating eyebrows as time-consuming and perhaps even impossible to keep up with at home. Once again, in my opinion, I think nothing could be further from the truth. Yes, having well-groomed eyebrows may mean that you have to tweeze a few stray hairs once a day, but overall having well-maintained, bewitching eyebrows improves your appearance tremendously. So I think it is worth all the time and effort.

Should You Always Go to a Professional?

Though one of the things that I do as an aesthetician is shape, wax, and tweeze people’s charming eyebrows. But I actually don’t think that you always need a professional’s help to groom your engaging eyebrows. If you’ve never had your enticing eyebrows shaped or its been a long time since you did, I think it will be worth to go to an aesthetician to have them shape your brows. Then you can easily maintain the shape on your own at home.

Important Tip: If you do go to a professional to get your brows done – Speak up! I actually had a client the other day who came for a delightful eyebrow wax. She immediately told me exactly how she wanted her brows to look, and I really appreciated her input. I actually always ask my clients to tell me exactly how they want their brows to look, and then I stop at least once or twice while I am doing their brows to show them their new appearance, this way we can consult. I do this because frankly everyone has a completely different idea of how their brows should look and what constitutes a beautiful eyebrow. Just because I think someone’s brows should look a certain way doesn’t mean that my client want their brows to look that way.

In my opinion whoever is doing the make-up for the ads is hitting a home run every time)

Some professionals are really amazing at doing brows and have based their entire careers around it – for instance, Savarnas Beauty Spa. And some women prefer to only let a professional touch their brows since they understand what a positive impact their brows will have on their appearance. That is entirely up to you. But if you want to try shaping and maintaining your brows at home read the tips and resources as given below.

Going It Alone: How To Do Your Brows At Home

If you want to attempt to shape or just maintain your brows at home there are plenty of resources out there to help you.

When you are doing your brows at home have the following tools in hand:

  • A pair of small scissors
  • A disposable mascara brush
  • A white eyeliner pencil – buy the cheapest one you can find
  • A set of tweezers

Make sure you are in a location at home that has good lights, so you don’t need to squint too much to see your brows. Don’t do your brows with a magnifying beauty mirror! The chances are, you’ll over pluck them if you are front of a magnifying mirror. Be sure to stop, step back, and check your progress throughout the process. And take your time – though lovely eyebrow hair grows back eventually this isn’t a process where you want to rush.
Everyone who wants to teach you how to shape your brows on your own is going to show you the three points that you need to look for in order to create the right shape for your brows. See the illustrations below:
Filling in Your Brows

Personally, I have too much hair everywhere on my body except for my eyebrows. Go figure. So I fill in my eyebrows every morning with eyebrow powder. I use Savarnas Mantra though there are many, many more eyebrow powders and products out there to choose from. If you are going to use a powder, I suggest applying it with a very small, angled eyeliner brush. I use a brush that I have from a kit of travel size, mini brushes. You could use an eyebrow pencil to fill in your brows as well. If you have unruly brows, use a tinted or clear gel to set your brows.

One last note – if your brows don’t turn out exactly how you want them to look don’t panic – they will grow back and then you can try again.

 

Special Thanks to Sam for this guest post!

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Why a Makeup Remover Should be Added to Your Skincare Regimen

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If you are the type of person who can’t live without putting makeup on her face when going outside or you wear makeup every day at the office, you must not overlook the importance of makeup removal in your beauty regimen. Every day, our skin is working to regenerate itself to fight aging and combat the elements. The daily grind can cause pimples, blackheads, clogged pores, unwanted blemishes and spots, and endless problems that our skin has to deal with.

A good skin care regimen is your shield that reverses or blocks the effects of everyday skin damage. Now if you wear makeup on a daily basis with layers of foundation and concealer under that face, then a makeup remover should be an automatic remover that should be added within your everyday skin cleansing regimen. In this article, you will learn the importance of a makeup remover.

Why Should a Makeup Remover be a Key Component to Your Skincare?

The right skin care regimen can help you achieve a healthy, glowing, and a beautiful skin. Adding a makeup remover to your ritual can greatly enhance your everyday beauty care. With the right makeup remover, it can:

  • Can instantly remove any cosmetic product on your face, impurities, dirt from your skin to reduce irritation
  • Prevent the chance of unwanted appearance of blackheads or redness
  • Eliminates dead skin for a renewed skin cells
  • Stimulates micro-circulation due to the massage action
  • Removes the layer of makeup so the skin can breathe

After cleansing your face well with a makeup remover then cleansing it afterward, you will see that your skin is refreshed, toned, and well-moisturized. Even if you wear just little makeup, you still need to apply makeup remover to completely remove any dirt in your face.

 

When?

Before going to bed, no matter how tired you are, you must keep it a habit to always remove your makeup. When you try to make it a part of your routine in the evening, you are helping your skin to remove cosmetics and traces of pollution and impurities. If you have dry skin, refrain 

from overdoing it to avoid any irritation. After cleansing your face with your facial cleanser, apply moisturizer to keep your epidermis supple.

 Regular soaps and shower gels that are used for the body should be avoided and should never be used on the face. There are special facial wash intended only for the face alone. Regular soaps can be too strong and it can damage the skin’s protective hydrolipidic barrier which will later make your face too dry.

 

How to use a makeup remover?

 Get a cotton pad and pour a small quantity of makeup remover or a micellar water onto a cotton pad. There are some products that don’t need the use of cotton pad, just directly apply it to wet skin.

  1. Always remember that your skin of your face should be treated gently. So avoid harsh rubbing. Just sweep the cotton pad over your face or lather the product using your fingers if you’re using a liquid cleanser.
  2. Repeat until you can feel and see that your face is free from all the makeup.
  3. If you’re done using the makeup remover and cleansing your face, you can take a clean and soft face cloth and rinse it under a hot water and use it to wipe away any impurities in case you feel that your face is not yet free from all the makeup.
  4. After that, apply your toner with a cotton pad so your skin’s ph level balance may be restored and top it off with your moisturizer.

Trust me that your skin will be thanking you if you keep this a habit. Always try your best to do this no matter how tiring your day was. Don’t fall asleep with a pile of makeup on your face! The nighttime is where your skin regenerates and you want your face to be clean so it can completely restore itself. If you do sleep with makeup on, remember to remove your makeup the next morning so you can start the day with a fresh skin.

 

Thank you to our guest blogger, Ivandrea Ollero   for submitting this post.

 

Author Bio: Ivandrea Ollero is a beauty fan and a makeup lover herself, she provides useful makeup techniques and skincare tips for enhancing the natural beauty of everyone. She is a daytime writer for Napoleon Perdis, one of Australia’s leading makeup and skincare brand.

 

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FREE Trial Set of Razors and Shave Gel from HARRY’S.

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Does your man go through razors like water? If you are like me ladies, it’s up to us to keep him stocked with razors and shaving cream. Make it easy on yourself and sign him up for one of Harry’s  shave plans.  You can get started for FREE. You just heave to pay $3 for shipping.

Harry’s is a subscription service just for men dedicated to providing their customers with a close and comfortable shave for less money! They offer high-quality razor handles and blades, as well as natural shaving gels. Before each shipment, you will get an email from them with enough time to modify or cancel your plan!

The great thing about Harry’s is they deliver his razors and shave gel straight to your door. That way you don’t have to worry about always keeping him stocked with razors and shaving cream.

When you purchase the trial, you get:

  • A weighted rubberized handle
  • A five-blade razor cartridge
  • 2 oz of foaming shave gel
  • a travel blade cover

 

You can choose the subscription type that you want him to have and he gets to choose how frequently to shave.

You can cancel the subscription at any time.

GET A FREE 1ST MONTH OF HARRY'S SHAVE PLAN

 

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Original Makeup Eraser for FREE

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Original Makeup Eraser available again!!!!

Get a FREE Makeup Eraser and try it for FREE!

The Original Makeup Eraser is one of the hottest items on today’s beauty must-have lists.  Now you can “Try Before You Buy” to see if it works for you.

Here’s how it works:

 

  1. Wash prior to using it for the first time
  2. Wet a portion of the Makeup Eraser. Use warm water!
  3. Gently “erase” makeup and dirt from your face
  4. Turn it over and exfoliate with the nap side
  5. Now you have clean, fresh skin

 

This FREE offer has been available before but sold out almost immediately last time so I would hurry and get yours while it’s still available.

GET YOUR FREE MAKEUP ERASER

 

Original Makeup Eraser

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Customized Beauty Products: The Revolution Has Begun

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In an age where technology has become central to our day-to-day lives, where a simple selfie can circulate to hundreds of people as quickly as it takes to make your morning cup of coffee, it’s hard to imagine a time where you couldn’t just click a button on your phone and instantly send a snapshot of your life to everyone around you. Avid social media enthusiasts from younger to older generations alike have created a demand for people wanting to stand out, to show your individuality. And the beauty industry has started to follow suit by  designing individualized products that work for customers’ specific needs. The recent boom in the demand for customized products has expanded based on a wide range of needs. Personalized cosmetics, individualized remedies for skin care concerns and even preventative beauty treatments are being actively sought by educated consumers.

In the real world, beauty is about more than just covering up your flaws, and the increasing number of people are looking for personalized beauty products that will target specific goals, without the tiring battle of trial and error they get from searching through generic, one size fits all products. Cutting edge beauty companies are working to give consumers the products they need with the same efficiency and ease of access that they are used to, aspiring to make it as easy as a few clicks on an app. Working alongside revolutionary technology, companies are developing software and specialized machines that work to create products based on requests sent by the individual; in a simple, streamlined process designed to be user-friendly and fun. There are hundreds of reasons why people are turning to customization, here is how companies are making it happen.

Getting to know you

Getting to know a customer as an individual is a crucial aspect in the process of creating custom products. Traditionally, customers had to go through purchasing and test the products they were interested in to ensure that it worked for them. Companies are hoping to completely remove this step in the process, putting it on themselves to work for the individual needs of their customers. Generally, the use of questionnaires and online quizzes would be the first step in the process, allowing  to determine what the person’s concerns are to better guide them throughout the process. As you answer questions, you choose your priorities and identify the issues you’d like to address, and the outcome is a tailor-made product based on your answers. Function of Beauty, is an innovative company that allows the consumer to create custom hair products that takes into account personal details regarding your hair care needs. This includes your hair type, it’s thickness, your scalps moisture, and your overall goals. Their quick, easy questionnaire takes only a few minutes and results in a custom product labeled with your name. Turning to custom beauty alleviates the need to search for a desired product. The objective is to give you exactly what you need in the fraction of the time that it takes to shop at a drugstore. Tech doesn’t have to be complicated, and the beauty industry is working to make the process as enjoyable as possible.

The Tech

There are several ways that companies are making customization easier and more accessible. Some have developed apps that can be used to order and “test” products before you purchase them. The company Finding Ferdinand, for example, specializes in creating custom lipsticks. According to its website, the founder Nhu Le has designed a process that encourages customers to mix and match different shades of colors. The range of base colors allows the customer to create thousands of possible shades for every occasion. To simplify the process, the app lets you mix colors, save your shades, and try them on by using your phone’s camera, giving you a more accurate idea of what the shade will look like on you before you buy it.

Some skeptics have expressed their concerns with the customization of products, especially around the possibility of human error in the manufacturing process. How can a company guarantee that a product that is designed for allergy prone skin, for example, will not get contaminated or mixed up during the process of customization? Organation, a high-tech company that specializes in personalized skin care has created a process that eliminates the possibility of such error through the use of a specialized machine. They have replaced human labor with a proprietary algorithm and a precision device that receives orders for customized skin creams and then dispenses the precise quantities of selected ingredients, ensuring quality and accuracy during the process. In the past, large-scale manufacturing of large batches of identical products ensured quality, but beauty is not standing still and has taken advantage of technology that works for its customers. As technology develops, algorithms like Organation’s will allow for mass customization, producing a unique product in each jar in the same amount of time as it would take to mass produce  cookie-cutter products.

You are in control

Customization gives you the power to decide what goes into your product, letting you select what they are putting on your body of face. Giving the control to the consumers gives them the ability to create what they need when they need it. From re-creating discontinued products to hypoallergenic creams, there is a space for creativity that has never been seen before. The key is that companies have to work for the customer, closely monitoring what they want so that they can shape their process accordingly. A great example of this can be seen in the increasing demand for more natural ingredients. Almost like a domino effect, this created a trend in customization of avoiding synthetic ingredients altogether, showing just how quickly the beauty industry is adapting to its customers’ needs.

As consumers, people want fast and affordable, service. No one wants to waste time and money on products that are not going to work for them. Many people have gone the route of customization not only because of convenience that advancing technology brings them, but also because of the very fact that what you are getting is created to work specifically for you; saving a vast amount of time and energy in the long run.  The increase in demand for customization in recent years is forcing businesses to adapt to an intelligent and tech-savvy customer base. The consequence has been an immense effort put into the development of custom beauty products, allowing for a more inclusive creation of solutions that can deal with a wide range of beauty goals. At the rate this is happening, the sky’s the limit for the potential growth explosion in the custom products market that will undoubtedly benefit the consumers by putting them in the driver’s seat.

 

 

Author Bio 

Olga Frunze is the founder of the company Organation and an expert in cosmetic chemistry. Her degree in chemistry in cosmetic industry, a detailed approach to components and application of the latest scientific achievements have all led up to the creation of customized skin care products, created by a woman for women.

 

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Elemis Peptide Thousand Flower Mask – Free Sample

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Elemis is giving away free samples of their Peptide Thousand Flower Mask.

I never pass up an opportunity to try new face masks. If you are a face mask lover like me, then try this new mask. All you have to do is sign up on their Facebook page and fill out the form. They will send the FREE sample mask right to your door.

Note:  This offer is only available while supplies last!

 

GET YOUR ELEMIS PEPTIDE FLOWER MASK HERE



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30% OFF – SCENTBIRD

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SCENTBIRD is giving new subscribers 30% off of their purchase!

If you aren’t familiar with SCENTBIRD, it’s a monthly subscription box full of designer fragrances, enough to last you for 30 days until your next box arrives. They have over 850 designer fragrances they curate and send right to your door in a signature keepsake box.

 

HERE’S THE DEAL

  • You Choose Your Subscription
  • Standard Choose 1 Scent per month $13.95/month free shipping cancel anytime
  • Premium Choose 1 Scent per month $18.95/month free shipping cancel anytime

 
GET 30% OFF SCENTBIRD HERE

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Urban Decay Naked Cherry Eyeshadow Palette for FREE

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The new Urban Decay Naked Cherry Eyeshadow Palette is here!

Urban Decay Naked Cherry Eyeshadow Palette

Just in time for the holidays.

Urban Decay is letting  625 people try their new Naked Cherry Eyeshadow Palette for free in exchange for as honest review. . All you have to do is join O.8L and enter the TRY free.

If you aren;t familiar with O.8L, it’s a site where companies will post new products they want users to test and then review for either FREE or some you just pay $3.99 for shipping, which is still a deal.  There are always a limited number of products so keep checking the site.  You won’t get all that you apply for but you will get quite a few. IT depends on what the demographics are that the brand is looking for to test it’s products.

The latest one I received to test was the GH1933 Botanical Therapy Hair Serum.

Check out my Instagram Review pics.

Dying to have it? You can always check out ULTA once it’s in stores for the holidays. Don’t forget, if you are shopping at ULTA grab your $10 Cash Back just for shopping.

 

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Get $10 Cash Back at ULTA

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Congrats on making your first purchase with TopCashback and getting $10.00 cash back

Join TopCashback and get cash back for all those purchases at Ulta.

Visit ULTA through TopCashback, purchase any items totaling to $10.00 (excluding Shipping and Tax) and within fourteen days’ $10.00 cash back will post in your TopCashback account.

 

How to get this offer:

1. Visit the offer here
2. Create your account with an email and password
3. Click on the “Get Offer” button and it’ll take you to ULTA.
4. Add any item or items that totals to $10.00 (excluding sales tax and shipping) to your cart and checkout as normal.
5. Once you checkout, in about 14 days $10.00 will post in your TopCashback account.

When do you get your money back?

Within 14 days the $10.00 will turn payable in your TopCashback account and you can choose your preferred payout method at that time. Don’t forget to authenticate your email address before claiming your cash back.

Is there anything else important to know?
Your cart on merchant’s website must be empty before starting your transaction your purchase may not track otherwise.

Transactions can must contain a total amount of $10.00 (excluding tax and shipping) from ULTA to ensure $10.00 cash back is credited to TopCashback account. If the item(s) purchased the cashback amount awarded will be 1% or less (depending on the item(s) purchased) instead of $10.00.

Who qualifies for it?
This offer is available to new TopCashback members only. However, as TopCashback doesn’t limit accounts to one per household, if you’re an existing member now’s the perfect time to tell your husband or wife, mom or dad, roommate, neighbor or anyone else about TopCashback and perhaps they’ll share their freebie with you.

The deal is:
– open until 23:59 PST on Friday, January 25th
– applicable for online sales only, for purchases made directly after clicking through TopCashback.com

Only one:
– $10.00 cash back reward per new TopCashback member account
– TopCashback account is permitted per member

 

 

 

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8 Hair Styling Products Every Girl Should Try

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Do you love styling your hair? If that is the case, then you should have these 8 hair styling products in handy.

There are currently thousands of hair styling products out there, some of them, you’ve probably already tried. Although testing all those hair styling products that hit the market is not an easy job, sometimes, you just have to until you find the perfect product that suits your needs. Well, obviously, we don’t really need all the thousands of hair styling products. What we need are the essentials. Hence, to identify the essentials, we created this list of hair styling products every girl should have and try. Read on and be prepared to get rid of other hair styling products you don’t need at home.

 

1. Leave-in Conditioner

Although a leave-in conditioner seems like an unnecessary item for hair styling, experts say it is a crucial product. This product can help you detangle and comb your hair easily, therefore saving you more time. Also, it helps keep the hair hydrated as it acts like a primer that you apply before a hair styling product.

2. A Boar Bristle Brush

Of all brushes, the boar bristle brush type is really important in a hair styling routine. This brush can create the perfect, full or sleek ponytail you want. However, if you think its expensive price makes you feel bald, rest assured you won’t be disappointed with the results. There may be other cheaper alternatives, but make sure you double check. They might be made of a mix of boar bristles and nylon.

3. Natural Oils

Yes, we all need natural oils, even children. Experts point out that a quality, natural oil can keep the strands frizz-free and polished. It even adds a lot of shine. Be careful in making a choice, though. There are formulas that will only make the hair look greasy. The goal is to basically find a natural oil that won’t weigh your hair down, but rather give your hair a luxurious, moisturizing look. Coconut oil is one great choice.

4. A Blow Dryer

It’s not just an ordinary blow dryer you need. You have to find a salon-quality blow dryer because is the worthiest of all investments. You can’t achieve the look you desire with just an ordinary blow dryer. If you are uncertain where to buy one, you can always ask your hairstylist.

5. Heat Protectant Spray

If you always use heat styling tools, then a heat protectant spray is necessary. With the power that modern blow dryers possess, you have to ensure your hair still looks healthy and great. But if you are worried about applying another hair product on your strands, just find a multi-tasking spray that serves as a root enhancer and allows you to achieve natural-looking waves.

6. A Flat Iron

Even if you do not like straightening your hair, professionals agree that a 1-inch flat iron will come in handy. With such tool, you can quickly smoothen out any frizz you have around your hairline. You can even use it to add weightless waves to your hair.

7. Dry Shampoo

Some of us don’t wash our hair every day because that’s what experts suggest. Then again, even if fewer washes mean softer ends and a healthier scalp, it can cause your roots to become smelly and greasy. This is where a dry shampoo comes in. By applying it in between washes, you can get rid of any excess oil in your strands and add volume, too!

8. Shampoo and Conditioner

This is one is obviously a no-brainer, but many still fail to pay attention to this. Of course, your choice of shampoo and hair conditioner plays a vital role in your hair styling routine, especially if you color your hair.

Summary

Choosing the right hair styling products are essential to achieve your desired hairstyle. With a wrong product, you can’t have that beach-y look. Hopefully, this blog post was able to give you an idea on which products you should include in your hair styling regimen.

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Cold? Get a FREE pair of Gloves

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Looking for a fashionable way to stay warm this winter without breaking the bank? Join TopCashback and get a FREE pair of Touch Screen Leather gloves from Walmart right now.

TopCashback is a site that gives you cash back on lots of different items you would purchase anyways.  If you are a member, you can gets TONS of things for FREE, like these Touch Screen Leather gloves. It’s a great way to save money every time you shop.

Super Easy:

  1. Go to the Walmart site.
  2. Buy the Women’s Touch Screen Leather Gloves for $9.99. You can keep shopping afterwards.
  3. Keep checking your TopCashback account for the transaction.
  4. Once confirmed, your transaction becomes payable with 14 days. You can choose at that time how you want to be paid.

Note: This is a new member deal .  This offer is only good for new Top Cashback members. One per member. Offer ends 2/11/19.

 

 

 

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FREE Garnier Nutrisse Hair Color

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BzzAgent has re branded themselves. If you are  new member, you can apply for their new Garnier Nutrisse Hair Color campaign and possibly get a free Garnier Nutrisse Hair Color sent straight to your door.

Already a member?  You can register again and then apply.

(There is a limited time to apply and they only have so many to give away so I would register right away!)

 

Garnier Hair Color Offer

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Scent Trunk – Try a FREE Month

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Scent Trunk will let you try a full palette of their scents. It’s called the Fit Kit.  The goal is to let you try different scents and then when you do subscribe you will know which ones to let them know you would like to receive.  You will be able to create your own box full of unique and personalized scents, created just for you!

GRAB YOUR SCENT TRUNK BOX HERE

 

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Eye Care Tips Celebrities Use To Achieve Dazzling Looks

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Do you know eyes are the first thing that a person would notice in you? Pretty eyes can get you so many wonderful compliments. Eyes are also a window to your soul, so taking care of your eyes is important. Make your eyes look radiant by using natural eye creams. Revitol eye cream reduces dark circles and appearance of wrinkles under your eyes.

Eye care is as important any other part of your body. Do you know how celebs achieve dazzling eye looks every time? Well, here are some eye care tips by celebrities, read on to know more.

Tea Bags

Do you love the sparkling eyes of Gabrielle Union? Do you know that she uses tea bags for her dark circles under the eyes? She even swears by tea bags to cure eye puffiness. The antioxidant properties of the tea bags can not only cure dark circles but also make the skin smooth.

It also helps to soothe and tighten the under eye area. You can use normal tea bags for regular use. Place a tea bag under your eye for about fifteen to twenty minutes. Then wash your face with cold water. You can repeat this process three times a week for good results.

Frozen Spoons

Whitney Port swears by frozen spoon for her under eye problems. It’s a different way to treat the under eye problem. This remedy works for women who like to keep cold cucumber or cold bags under the eyes. This is also a good way to tighten under eye skin especially if your skin is too sensitive under the eyes.

You can simply keep two spoons in the freezer. Then place it on both the eyes. This is also an effective way to get rid of tiredness and irritation. But, do this only if you are comfortable. You can repeat this process two times a week to get dazzling eyes.

Eye Creams

Eye creams are also very effective to tighten your skin and reduce wrinkles under the eyes. Selena Gomez swears by eye creams and uses natural eye creams for her under eye skin care routine. You can use creams with natural ingredients for your eye care. Revitol eye cream is one such cream that works like magic for eye care. It not only reduces wrinkles but also soothes the area under your eyes. The best part is there is no side effect on your skin. It’s mostly suited to every skin type.

Revitol eye cream is one such cream that works like magic for eye care. It not only reduces wrinkles but also soothes the area under your eyes. The best part is there is no side effect on your skin. It’s mostly suited to every skin type.

 

Eye Masks

Kim Kardashian swears by eye masks for eye care. The eye masks not only help to refresh the eyes but also help to make your eyes look radiant. Many natural eye masks are available today. You can use eye masks with retinol and aloe infused properties.

Eye masks are a quick way to make your eyes look great. It is also effective if you need to get an instant shine on your eyes. Choose an eye mask that suits your skin type. You can apply these masks on a daily basis.

 

Thanks to our guest blogger for this post.

Author Bio: Terry Carrico

Terry Carrico is a freelance writer and a mom of 2 from LA. A beauty enthusiast at heart, she shares diverse perspectives on the skincare industry in the US. With her write-ups, she gives women across all ages the inside scoop on skincare trends, cellulite solutions, skin brightening treatments and more.

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Spring Walmart Beauty Boxes Arriving Soon!

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Get your Walmart Beauty Box Now FREE!

If you aren’t familiar with the Walmart beauty Boxes, here’s how it works:

  • Sign up and get yours for FREE (just pay $5 for shipping)
  • Ships in 5-7 days after registration
  • Typically get 5 or so samples size items and a few sample packs/coupons for additional items

Winter Box Haul

It seems like there are different items in your box, depending on age.  Younger women tend to get more makeup, older women seems to get more lotions and face cleanser type items.

UNDER 30 BOX:

  • Unicorn Glow Hollogram Mask
  • Aveeno Positively Radiant Sheer Daily Moisturizer
  • Curel HYDRAtherapy   Wetr Skin Moisturizer
  • Softsoap Earth Blends
  • My Collagen Hydrogel Lip Patch

 

BTW, they do run out so get yours now while it’s still new!

Get My Box Now

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FREE 1st Month of Rocksbox Fashion Designer Jewelry

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Get a FREE 1st Month of Rocksbox Fashion Designer Jewelry

Love designer jewelry? Then you will love Rocksbox.

Rocksbox members rent fashion designer jewelry – three pieces at a time, custom selected by a stylist.

  • Create a quick profile and start adding pieces to your Wish List to help your personal stylist go from 0 to BFF in one delivery
  • You’ll get three amazing pieces to keep for as long as you want. Ready to change it up? Return your box to receive a new set.
  • We carry the trendiest jewelry from 30+ designers, giving you access to a collection that is the ultimate in #accessory goals.
  • Can’t bear to part with something? Apply the $21 of your membership fee as credit towards a purchase from your set every month.

It’s $21/month and there’s no commitment to continue or to buy. Right now can get a FREE  month just for signing up.

I don’t know how long this offer will last so it’s a great time to get started while you can still get a free month.

Use offer code SHOPROCKSXOXO when you check out.

GET YOUR FREE ROCKSBOX HERE

 

 

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Enter to Win a FREE Beauty Box for a Year!

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Win a FREE Beauty Box of Your Choice for 1 Year!

Will you be this week’s Beauty Box winner ?

All you have to do to enter is become a newsletter subscriber by visiting https://beautybox.us , share this post on all your social media platforms, and leave us a comment telling us why we should pick you as a winner.

That’s all you have to do to to be sent free samples, coupons and discounts about custom beauty products of your choice and you are automatically entered in the drawing  to win a beauty box for free. That’s it!

 

 

 

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Subscription Beauty Boxes You Can Get for FREE!

What Are Your Lips Doing Tonight?

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How kissable are your lips?

Do your lips jump out and say “Kiss Me” or are they pretty much non-existent?

Help is on the way! Lip Monthly’s got you covered. Their “Love Me Bundle has over 10 Full-sized products ALL FULL -SIZE designed to help you

Here’s what’s in your Lip Monthly Love Me Bundle.

  1. Manna Kadar – Goddess Palette ($49 value)
  2. Manna Kadar – Liplocked Priming Gloss Stain ($24 value)
  3. Cargo Cosmetics – TexasLash Mascara ($20 value)
  4. Luna by Luna – 2x Eyeshadow Crayons ($48 value)
  5. Lord & Berry – Ultimate Lip Liner ($19 value)
  6. Hikari – Lip and Cheek Stick ($15 value)
  7. Crown Brush – Deluxe Pink Vegan 12 Piece Brush Set ($10 value)
  8. Dirty Little Secret – Satin Lipstick ($10 value)
  9. Makeuprevue – Highlighter ($12 value)
  10. Jersey Shore Cosmetics – Star Mint Glossy Balm ($10 value)

 

Note: They say they only have 500 to go around so I would get yours sooner than later!

 

 

 

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How To Get Pout-rageous, Plumper Lips In 2 Minutes

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Want to make your lips look bigger?

We found this Lip Plumper from CandyLipz that can make your lips look fuller super quick.  This one-of-a kind, surgery free device can make your pout look bigger for up to 5 hours. It supposedly increases the volume of your lips naturally in 60 days.

  • Clinically proven
  • No fillers
  • Dermatologist approved

 

 

You can get 5% off of your order by using the CODE: candy5off2019

Learn More on How To Get a Free CandyLipz Product! Terms and Conditions Apply.

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Haring B Detox Mouthwash Product Review

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Hi everyone I am so glad that I got to try the Haring B Detox Mouthwash. The more I use it, the more I really, really like it. Mine is Peach flavored (I loved Peach anything) so that is a definite plus for me.

The Review 

(FULL DISCLOSURE:  I did receive this product for free in exchange for my honest review of the product.  I never accept payment for a free product to review.  All opinions in this review are true and are my own. 🙂 )

 

First, some things you need to know….

1. The Product: Haring B Detox Mouthwash

2. Purpose: Safely removes bad germs. Helps protect teeth & gums

3. Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Ethanol, Xylitol, Citric Acid Hydrate, Fragrance (Peach Flavor 7), Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, L-Menthol, Caramel Colorant, Allantoin, Green Tea Extracts, Polyoxyl 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Fluoride, Red Ginseng Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Swertia Japonica Extract, Saccharin Sodium Hydrate

4. Flavor: Peach Ice Tea Flavored

5. Size:

6. Price: $16 on their website At first, I thought “This is just another mouthwash” but I quickly learned that it is far more than a regular mouthwash. The flavor, Peach Ice Tea, is very interesting and I do like it. It does not have that strong alcohol flavor that most others have. It has a very mild taste. The website says there is “Visible Toxin Removal. It Clumps bacteria together (including s.mutans) for safe and effective removal”. It definitely does that. I brush my teeth and even though I think they are clean, the “gunk” that I spit out is so gross. That tells me it is doing exactly what it says it does.

I have to say that I really like this product. The more I use it, the more I like it.  I will definitely be buying more once this runs out. I give this a big thumbs up!

 

Anyone else tried this?  Maybe a different flavor?

 

See all of the free products I have had a chance to review for O.8L

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The Makeup Combo You Need

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Beauty, just like anything else in life requires effort. If you ask those who do physical training, like going to the gym or exercising, what their secret is, they’ll tell you it’s making a habit of it, making sure you do it on a daily basis and never quit. Beauty is the same. You look after yourself on a daily basis, doing all the little things to look your best. But what if you need that extra boost that the little things can’t offer.

A Little Boost

Which is why through advancements in technology and medicine, we’ve developed Botox injections. You’ve probably heard of the word “Botox” and probably a lot of misinformation. Many people have a negatively charged understanding of Botox, but truth be told, Botox is nothing more than a way for you to be more confident with you physical appearance.

Botox injections, simply put, smooth out your skin by making the facial muscles work less. What this means is that your skin naturally smoothens itself out, with the less muscle work to constantly keep it under strain.

The Combo

Now, how can you use Botox to your further advantage. Well, with Botox’s amazing abilities of smoothening out skin damage, such as aging and other scarring, combining these effects with your standard make up procedures could have an exponential effect on how you look.

The Botox can accentuate the contours of the face, chiseling the shape of it and making all the places stand out, you can apply further make up and all the desired parts of your face become striking.

Now yes, many make up professionals as well as many people who know how to apply make up can do this without Botox, but unfortunately, not everyone has these skills. But Botox gives you that helping hand in reaching these amazing results in your physical appearance.

Where to Look

But you’re probably thinking that Botox is really hard to find and organize a session. And you’ve probably gotten this impression from all the news of your favorite stars and celebrities getting injections and all the drama surrounding it. So,  be surprised to find that Botox is much more accessible than you think. And your make up and Botox combo is closer than you think.

Nowadays, doing a little search online can reveal many clinics which specialize in Botox in your city. All of them offer a variety of treatments, each specializing in their own little ways. Ask for advice from any of the specialists and they’ll tell you that Botox is one of the most effective ways of reaching the beauty results that you strive for.

Keeping Up the Work

Going back to the example of going to the gym, you have to still understand that keeping track of your beauty habits requires a lot of hard work. Knowing what make up to use in the right places, when and under what kind of lighting and conditions is still important. But again, Botox gives you that little boost you need to make the results even greater.

Reading through online feedback, and even simply looking through before and after evidence of people who’ve had Botox injections, you’ll find that many have been so satisfied with their injections, that they’ve noticed a great difference in their make up application. Some have resorted to using less make up or not as often, since Botox does so much to smoothen and bring out the contours of the face.

And even more people have written that they have a much easier time putting on make up, now that their skin is smooth. With smoother skin, you can expect to be done with your make up in a far less time, since you also don’t have to put that extra effort into putting tons of foundation on age marks or acne scars.

So if you’ve been looking for a little boost in your beauty habits, do ask your trusted clinic about Botox. If you still haven’t found one that offers Botox injections, you’re only a few clicks away from finding an amazing clinic that offers something you’ll surely appreciate. All you need to do is find the time to get the injection, which itself takes less than an hour, as well as a few days to take a break from work, for the short 3 day downtime following the procedure.

 

Thank you so much to our Guest Post contributor, Ann Lewis

 

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Beauty Box Giveaway You Don’t Want to Miss – Check Out the Latest Winners!

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Comment below to win your own #beautybox!

CONGRATS TO OUR LATEST #BEAUTYBOX WINNERS!  

 

Okay so many people are interested in #beautybox subscription offers. These are the the boxes that you get monthly in the mail that are filled with beauty products. We have links to many of the popular #beautybox Subscriptions on our site. We will also be launching our own subscription beauty boxes coming soon so be on the lookout for that posting. In preparation and celebration for it, we are going to give away #beautyboxes monthly starting to random subscribers.  We will also be randomly giving away #minibeautyboxes too so make sure to post a comment letting us know why you think you should win!

Here is how it works:

1. Make sure you are a newsletter subscriber by visiting https://beautybox.us  (Most of You Already Are and We Thank You)step1

2. Take the time to share this post on all your social media platforms….Twitter, Google, Instagram, and/or Pinterest. Though not required the more shares that we get the more boxes we will be giving away. 🙂

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3. Comment Below on why you want a #beautybox

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4. All winners are notified via email so make sure to check your Inbox!  Note: All winners must respond within 14 days to claim their #beautybox or forfeit their winnings.

These beauty boxes will contain presents from all of the companies that we deal with, and you already know many of them.

Good Luck and let the Giveaways Begin!

#beautybox

Keep checking to see if you are a winner.

 

Beauty Box Winners!

2019

Congrats to our February 16th Beauty Box winners!  Shannon Campbell, Katrina Dehart, Peach Charoenchaikij, & Devan Gresl

Congrats to our January 19th  Beauty Box winners!  Lena Savage & Marangelis

Congrats to our January 19th  Beauty Box winner!  Naomi Smith

 

2018

Congrats to our November 24th  Beauty Box winners!  Natalie Perez & Cathy Robles

Congrats to our November 3rd  Beauty Box winners!  Ashley Sparks & Hannah 

Congrats to our September 30th  Beauty Box winner!  Jami Ritchie 

Congrats to our September 30th  Beauty Box winner!  Jill Greenly, JoAnne

Congrats to our September 17th  Beauty Box winners!  Carole Mays & Jennie Fife

Congrats to our August 25th  Beauty Box winners!  Donna

Congrats to our April 9th  Beauty Box winners!  Diana

Congrats to our April 4th  Beauty Box winners!  Surabhi Diana

Congrats to our March 3rd Beauty Box winners! Nancy

Congrats to our January 27th Beauty Box winners! Melissa, & Leslie lucia polanco

2017

Congrats to our December 9th Beauty Box winners! Jill & Erin

Congrats to our October 28th Beauty Box winners! Sharon Hendry & Viktoriya Rudishina

Congrats to our September 16th Beauty Box winners! Stephanie 

Congrats to our August 26th Beauty Box winners!  Tina & Fernanda

Congrats to our August 5th Beauty Box winners!  Berenice Lara, Alexis Jordan, &  Wendy Correa 

Congrats to our July 15th Beauty Box winners!  Esther Janus & Annette Abreu

Congrats to our June 24th Beauty Box winners!  Cassie & Marieee

Congrats to our May 13th Beauty Box winners!  Alyssa Zorn, & Green Denn

Congrats to our April 22nd Beauty Box winners!  Donna Zerba & Chelsea Jacobsen

Congrats to our April 1st Beauty Box winners!  Heather Lee, Ashley Nicole, & Alyssa Safford

Congrats to our March 11th Beauty Box winners! Kimberly Nelson, Wendi, & Maddie

Congrats to our February 14th Beauty Box winners! Genevieve, Nicole C Dunlap, Omar Estrada, & Danielle M Wilson

Congrats to our January 21st Beauty Box winners!  Alexis Barcenas, Octavia Allen, & Anne Luna!

2016

Congrats to our December 25th Beauty Box winner!  Sarah Hensel

Congrats to all of our December 11th Beauty Box winners!  Wanda, Janice Dawe, Tammy, Nicole Tarleton

Congrats to all of our November 19th Beauty Box winners!  Gretel Rodrigeuz, Kimberly, Pam McCoy, & Micaela Neddo

Congrats to all of our October 30th Beauty Box winners!  Wanda Lacy, Elizabeth Wall, & Bridgette

Congrats to all of our October 15th Beauty Box winners!  Joyce Luchuck, Amber Fairies, Liz H., & Hinepu Miller

Congrats to all of our September 23rd Beauty Box winners!  Bridgid, Elizabeth Sanchez, & Joyce Luchuck

Congrats to all of our September 3rd Beauty Box winners!  Belle, Kathryn, & Romny

Congrats to all of our August 15th Beauty Box winners!  Magdalena Andrade, Savi Razmotaz, Olivia-Mae Lilley, & Janelle

Congrats to all of our July 23rd Beauty Box winners!  ADyanni Seals, Keira Kmetz, and Danielle Lemay  

Congrats to all of our June 30th Beauty Box winners!  Anastacia Malloy, Victoria Phillips, Megan, Amethyst Holmes, Maydaliz, and Grace South

Congrats to all of our June 15th Beauty Box winners!  Meaghan Wallace, Mary Ellis Boyd, & Kirsta

Congrats to all of our May 28h Beauty Box winners!  Rosie Perez, and Heather Gnau

Congrats to all of our May 7th Beauty Box winners!  Brianna Inzana, Mandy Smit, and Anabelle Willoughby

Congrats to all of our April 20th Beauty Box winners!  Tracey Lambright, Rosanna Mccoy, and Just Me

Congrats to all of our March 12th Beauty Box winners!  Makayla Rowell, Angel, Sahnia Wood & Wendi Huang

Congrats to all of our February 20th Beauty Box winners!  Hannah Ridley, Kelsey, Dianna, Pamela Gonzalez, & Christa Thomas

Congrats to all of our January 31st Beauty Box winners!  Nyla Franklin, Daisey Quiroz, Karen, Violeta Guadalupe, Kelly Gilliland

Congrats to all of our January 15th Beauty Box winners!  Allison Craig, Sarah Mates, Molly, & Natalie Saloum

2015

Congrats to all of our December 31st Beauty Box winners!  Breanna Jeck, Natasha, and Natalie Saenz

Congrats to all of our December 15th Beauty Box winners!  Anicia, Grace, and Katie!

Congrats to all of our November 30th Beauty Box winners!  Adaria, Elizabeth, Candace Vianna, & Keana

Congrats to all of our November 15th Beauty Box winners!  Amanada Roth, Samantha, Brittany, Ciena, & JoanK

Congrats to all of our October 31st Beauty Box winners!  Amber J, Cassandra Miller, and Selia

Congrats to all of our October 10th Beauty Box winners!  Samantha, Erika, and Melissa

Congrats to all of our September 19th Beauty Box winners!  Cassandra Miller, Amanda, Rebecca Musick, Jazmin Lopez, Elliemay Smith, Michelle Ho, & Carol Castellanos

Congrats to all of our August 31st Beauty Box winners!  Elizabet Fancher, Lesha M., Danie, J. Sam, & Jessica Busch

Congrats to all of our July 16th Beauty Box winners!  Lisa, Jia Ali, em-em, Kiana Anderson, Mads, Karen Post, & Erica Eve

We decided to give several Beauty Boxes for the 6/30 drawing. Congrats to all the winners! Winter, Joanne, Jenni Guerra, Dara Aiken, Jackie Custodio, & Kasey

Congrats to all of our June 16th Beauty Box winners!  Natasha Moore, Slimm, Diana, & Ashley Smith

Congrats to all of our May 30th Beauty Box winners! Danielle Clark, Tana JeanAllycia Henderson,  Sabrina,  & Crystal Veasey.

Check it out. May 15th winners!  jaclyn kozlowskiTaylor Garvin, Kayden Perez, Nadia Millis, & Misty

We decided to give several Beauty Boxes for the 4/30 drawing. Here are our 16th, 17th & 18th & 19th winners:  Congratulations to Deborah Timmons, Mikayla Waters, Noe, and Ophelia Appiah-Hamilton.

We decided to give several Beauty Boxes for the 4/11 drawing. Here are our 12th, 13th & 14th & 15th winners:  Congratulations to Wendy Jiang, Mary Wynn, Sarah, & Bahata.

We decided to give several Beauty Boxes for the 3/31 drawing. Here are our 8th, 9th & 10th & 11th winners:  Congratulations to Jennifer, Julia, Sandra Knight & Julija!

We decided to give several Beauty Boxes for the 3/14 drawing. Here are our 5th, 6th & 7th winners:  Congratulations to Aimee, Jennifer & Michele!

We decided to give away our 4th Beauty Box for 2015 on February 28th! Congratulations to Meghan who is our 4th winner of 2015!

We decided to give away our 3rd Beauty Box for 2015  on February 14th! Congratulations to Erica Rendon who is our 3rd winner of 2015!

We decided to give away our 2nd Beauty Box for 2015  on January 31st! Congratulations to Katie Mollohan who is our 2nd winner of 2015!

We decided to give away our 1st Beauty Box for 2015  on January 10th! Congratulations to Sara who is our 1st winner of 2015!

2014

We decided to give away our 4th d Christmas box for round 2 on December 20th ! Congratulations to Susan who is our twentieth winner!

We decided to give away our 3rd Christmas box for round 2 on December 20th ! Congratulations to Sierra who is our nineteenth winner!

We decided to give away our 2nd Christmas box for round 2 on December 20th ! Congratulations to Cassandra Sanchez who is our eighteenth winner!

We decided to give away our 1st  Christmas box for round 2 on December 20th ! Congratulations to Minni Myrna who is our seventeenth winner!

We decided to give away our 4th  Christmas box for round 1 on December 13th ! Congratulations to Taiz who is our sixteenth winner!

We decided to give away our 3rd Christmas box for round 1 on December 13th ! Congratulations to Jessica Cantina who is our fifteenth winner!

We decided to give away our 2nd Christmas box for round 1 on December 13th ! Congratulations to Kennedy Kelley who is our fourteenth winner!

We decided to give away our 1st Christmas box for round 1 on December 13th ! Congratulations to Astrid Ruiz who is our thirteenth winner!

We decided to give away our twelfth box on November 15th ! Congratulations to Dana  Elizondo who is our twelfth winner!

We decided to give away our eleventh box on October 29th! Congratulations to Kayl who is our eleventh winner!

We decided to give away our tenth box on October 10th! Congratulations to Mindy Arthur who is our tenth winner!

We decided to give away our ninth box on September 17th! Congratulations to Anne Linkletter who is our ninth winner!

We decided to give away our eighth box on August 28th! Congratulations to Caitlin O Sullivan who is our eighth winner!

We decided to give away our seventh box on August 14th! Congratulations to Jailynne who is our seventh winner!

We decided to give away our sixth box on July 31st! Congratulations to Stephanie who is our sixth winner!

We decided to give away our fifth box on July4th! Congratulations to Barabra Scott who is our fifth winner!

We decided to give away our fourth box on June 20th! Congratulations to Breanna Thompson who is our fourth winner!

We decided to give away our third box on May 22nd! Congratulations to Christina who is our third winner!

We decided to give away our second box on May 7th! Congratulations to Kelly Taylor who is our second winner!

We decided to give away our first box on May 1st! Congratulations to Cj Charlton Frantz who is our first winne

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7 Makeup Tricks to Create a “Sculpted” Face

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“Sculpting” the face with makeup is a daunting challenge for makeup beginners. Most of them think that they need advanced techniques and special tools.

According to a top freelance professional makeup artist in Dubai, newbies should not feel intimidated in attempting a sculpted look because perfecting it is all about putting in the work and getting enough practice. But, more importantly, the right techniques are honed by starting off with a mastery of the makeup basics or fundamentals.

That being said, even if you are new at makeup, there is no doubt that you can create a sculpted face. As you do it more often, the results will improve and, eventually, you will reach a skill level that will allow you to even completely alter the look for your features — just like what makeup artists accomplished with Angelina Jolie’s face in the movie “Maleficent.”

So, are you ready to give it a try? To help you with your freshman effort, here are seven tried and true makeup tricks for creating a sculpted face:

1. Always start with a matte canvas.

Use a full coverage matte foundation to create the perfect canvas. You want to look flawless before you proceed to the actual sculpting of your features.

2. Use a contour and highlight palette.

This is the most important product to use when you wish to clearly define the hollows and high points of your face. If you want to properly locate where the ups and downs of your face are, set an adjustable mirror slightly lower than your face, tilt your head back and you will easily see the deep and high sections of your face.

Apply contour powder on the deep points of the canvas using a fluffy brush. It’s better to use a fluffy brush to slowly build up color instead of blending for a long time to diminish color intensity.

Also, do not be afraid to “extend out” the application of your contour powder. Like for the eyes, sweep the color beyond the brow bone and well onto your temples. This is absolutely fine for you can easily wipe the excess off using a makeup wipe and create a precise cut.

When you need an even more intense definition, use a smaller and denser brush to apply a darker contour powder. This will clearly enhance the shape of your eyes. The same principle can be applied to contouring the cheekbones and jawline.

3. Buff out the edges for a more natural-looking sculpted face.

If you want to look naturally sculpted, you need to diffuse the sharp lines. For this, you have to use a clean fluffy brush that will soften the edges and create a nice gradient effect, while also getting rid of excess product.

4. Use a bone-colored eye shadow to make the eye contour pop.

To further define the shape of your eyes, use a light-colored eye shadow below the eye contour using a flat concealer brush. Bone hues are perfect because they’re neutral and close to the original color of your eyelids. They make the best highlight for the lids whether you are warm or cool toned.

5. Tight-line your eyes.

Use thin strokes to apply eyeliner as close to your lashes as possible. You want to darken that area so your eye shape stands out and you create the illusion of thicker lashes. To make your tight-line look more natural, smudge your eyeliner using your finger or a soft and clean angled eyeliner brush, and connect it to the edge of your eye contour makeup.

To provide even more definition to the shape of your eyes, curl your lashes and apply a generous amount of mascara.

6. Brighten the under eyes with concealer.

Use a brightening concealer to address discoloration under the eyes and also to make the tops of your cheekbones pop. Set the concealer with a translucent finishing powder.

7. For the rest of the face, bronze first before contouring and highlighting.

Bronzing first helps you create healthy glow for your skin. Sweep bronzer on the outside perimeters of your face with a face brush. Follow it up with a deeper contour powder for the hollows of the cheeks and the jawline using a big angled brush. Contour the sides of the nose with a blunt cut brow bone brush before softening the lines with a small blending brush. Apply a bit of blush for a nice flush on the cheeks and then do the number 3-shaped highlight.

The 3-shaped highlight sweeps highlight powder from the arch of the brows down to the highest point of the browbone, the temples and then the top of the cheekbones using a fluffy tulip shaped brush. Apply a bit of highlight on the bridge and tip of the nose as well, the cupid’s bow and, finally, the chin.

Additional Tip: For a sexy pout, apply contour powder on your philtrum using a little pencil brush to make it look deeper.

 

Try your hand at “sculpting”

These are all you need to do for a beautifully sculpted face. None of these tricks is particularly hard, so follow them all anytime you need to glam up.

If you want to learn even more techniques to create a sculpted face, sign up for a professional makeup artist course. Through such a program, you’ll transform from a makeup newbie into a creative pro in no time.

 

AUTHOR BIO

Toni Malt is the Middle East’s leading international editorial makeup artist and the woman behind the highly anticipated Toni Malt Makeup Academy in the heart of Dubai, now training the next generation of key makeup artists. From minimalistic looks to freestyle artistic creations, Toni’s creative work has been published in top international fashion magazines around the world including VOGUE, ELLE, L’Officiel, Marie Claire, Harper’s BAZAAR, Grazia and Cosmopolitan.

 

 

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Allure Try It Sampling Program

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Win a chance to Receive Free Beauty products from Allure

You can get some really great free beauty products by joining Allure’s Try It Sampling Program!

All you need to do is go to to their site and sign up.  Based on the quantities they have available and your preferences, you will receive special products to try and then share your thoughts with your friends.

Get Allure Try It Samples Here

 

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Why You Need a Lip Plumping Lip Gloss Right Now

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Guess which trend has come back from the 90s? That glittering, shimmering, glossy, pouty, shiny little effect on your lips. Yes, the lip gloss is IN again. But this time, more powerful, with improved non-sticky formulas and (many of them) with a lip plumping effect. Are you ready to shine bright like a diamond, or more precisely, your lips to shine through the night? If you are still reluctant, read on to find out why the Lip Gloss is your must-have weapon.

Effortlessly Chic and Glamorous

Just with a layer of your favorite lip gloss, you can have a beaming smile that reflects the beauty of your lips. It will make the lips plumped and you will get a sexy little pout for seducing and flirting. As I already said, some of them can be found in the shape of lip plumpers or lip plumping lipstick. You apply it on the lips, wait for several minutes and thanks to the incredible formula, your lips will be naturally plumped. No needles, no fillers, no pain only gain. I am IN for that!

Choose Your Shade

Lip Glosses don’t have to be just clear and transparent layers of awesomeness. In fact, you can find different shades and textures to choose from. Thus, you can pick an intense pink shade or a bold red tone, or, if you are ready to get out of your comfort zone, you might try the metallic types and exude self-confidence.

Unique and Original

The effect that the lip gloss has can’t be followed by the effect of the lipstick. Its uniqueness is very versatile because not only can it be used on its own but also in combination with other products. For example, it can be used as a top coat onto your favorite lipstick to give the lips that voluminous pout or in combination with the lip plumper: you add a layer of the lip plumping device and once the results start showing, you coat them with your favorite shade of lip gloss.

Throwback to the Past

As the lip gloss makes its comeback from the past, the 90s – to be more precise – it creates a full circle of a beauty trend that many adored and loved. The thick, pigmented shiny effect of the lip gloss might remind you of some crazy fun time in the past, so why not go bring some memories up?

Healthy and Moisturizing

It might surprise you the fact that the lip gloss is, in fact, healthy and offers hydrating benefits to your lips. Well, that is justifiable, since the formulas in the past were sticky and tended to dry the lips skin. However, today, the quality lip glosses have conditioning ingredients that will moisturize your lips. What is more, you can even find lip glosses that are made of completely natural ingredients and will bring you nothing but health and awesomeness.

 

Special Thanks to our guest post contributor, Anna Coxhell, with Neveya Cosmetics.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Amplen Hyaluron Shot Light Ampoule : Product Review

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AMPLEN HYALURON SHOT LIGHT AMPOULE : MY HONEST REVIEW REVIEW

I am so excited that I was given a chance to try the Ample:N Hyaluron Shot Light Ampoule, sent to me by 0.8L (08liter) for free in exchange for my honest review of the product. I have been using it for about 3 days now and I just want to share with you my experience so far using this product.

I am a HUGE fan of Hyaluronic acid right now.  Hyaluronic acid is designed to plump up the skin and keep the moisture in and I definitely need that! I have super oily skin and it seems to help keep my skin stay soft but at the same time helps to control my T-Zone area, where I get super oily. I am not in my 20’s anymore and I am starting to see those little lines appear under my eyes which freaks me out. Hyaluronic acid seems to just go right into those creases and plump them up. I’ve been trying out different brands so this fits right into my “I refuse to look older” game plan.

This is the actual product I received. (Note: This is the actual description from Amazon. It cost $14.99 on Amazon).

AMPLE:N Hyaluron Shot Light Ampoule 1.01 fl.oz. (30ml) – 7 Hyaluroninc
Acid Ingredients pH 5.5 Lightweight Fresh Type Ampoule, Moisturizing
Ample for Oily Skin with Lack of Moisture

AMPLEN PEPTIDE SHOT AMPOULE pic 2

This product should go on after you cleanse your skin. Next, use your toner to tighten up those pores, then use your moisturizer. It’s a little thicker, (which I like) and your thickest product should always go on first so that it soaks into the skin and doesn’t just sit on top and do nothing. It takes a bit longer to dry but that’s OK with me. Then the moisturizer is like a cover to keep it in and keep your skin hydrated during the day.

It has these little “threads” in it that burst open when you rub it into your skin, releasing all kinds of peptides that closely match your skins PH.

AMPLEN PEPTIDE SHOT AMPOULE with threads

Some people say to use this as part of the nighttime routine but I have been using it morning and night for a few days now and I can definitely tell that my skin is more hydrated and my skin tone even looks more even.

AMPLEN PEPTIDE SHOT AMPOULE pic 3

I read some of the Amazon reviews and a few people said their skin broke out after using it. A lot of times your skin looks worse before it looks better because it’s such a drastic change and your skin is clearing up.  As with any new product, you have to use it for at least 30 days (60-90 is better) to really see if it works for you or not.

I have to say I really like this product so far. I give this product a big thumbs up!

Have you tried this product?  If so, tell us what you think.  What’s you favorite skin “Game Changer” ?

 

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Latest Beauty Box Winners!

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CONGRATS TO OUR LATEST #BEAUTYBOX WINNERS!  

2019

Congrats to our June 22nd  Beauty Box winners!  Sheryl C. Kongig & Jillian Brown-Smith

Congrats to our May 14th  Beauty Box winners!  Shriam Pizac

Congrats to our April 16th Beauty Box winners!  Jillian Pacer

Congrats to our March 24th  Beauty Box winners!  Sarah G. & Magaret Pilum

Congrats to our February 16th Beauty Box winners!  Shannon Campbell, Katrina Dehart, Peach Charoenchaikij, & Devan Gresl

Congrats to our January 19th  Beauty Box winners!  Lena Savage & Marangelis

Congrats to our January 19th  Beauty Box winner!  Naomi Smith

2018

Congrats to our November 24th  Beauty Box winners!  Natalie Perez & Cathy Robles

Congrats to our November 3rd  Beauty Box winners!  Ashley Sparks & Hannah 

Congrats to our September 30th  Beauty Box winner!  Jami Ritchie 

Congrats to our September 30th  Beauty Box winner!  Jill Greenly, JoAnne

Congrats to our September 17th  Beauty Box winners!  Carole Mays & Jennie Fife

Congrats to our August 25th  Beauty Box winners!  Donna

Congrats to our April 9th  Beauty Box winners!  Diana

Congrats to our April 4th  Beauty Box winners!  Surabhi Diana

Congrats to our March 3rd Beauty Box winners! Nancy

Congrats to our January 27th Beauty Box winners! Melissa, & Leslie lucia polanco

2017

Congrats to our December 9th Beauty Box winners! Jill & Erin

Congrats to our October 28th Beauty Box winners! Sharon Hendry & Viktoriya Rudishina

Congrats to our September 16th Beauty Box winners! Stephanie 

Congrats to our August 26th Beauty Box winners!  Tina & Fernanda

Congrats to our August 5th Beauty Box winners!  Berenice Lara, Alexis Jordan, &  Wendy Correa 

Congrats to our July 15th Beauty Box winners!  Esther Janus & Annette Abreu

Congrats to our June 24th Beauty Box winners!  Cassie & Marieee

Congrats to our May 13th Beauty Box winners!  Alyssa Zorn, & Green Denn

Congrats to our April 22nd Beauty Box winners!  Donna Zerba & Chelsea Jacobsen

Congrats to our April 1st Beauty Box winners!  Heather Lee, Ashley Nicole, & Alyssa Safford

Congrats to our March 11th Beauty Box winners! Kimberly Nelson, Wendi, & Maddie

Congrats to our February 14th Beauty Box winners! Genevieve, Nicole C Dunlap, Omar Estrada, & Danielle M Wilson

Congrats to our January 21st Beauty Box winners!  Alexis Barcenas, Octavia Allen, & Anne Luna!

2016

Congrats to our December 25th Beauty Box winner!  Sarah Hensel

Congrats to all of our December 11th Beauty Box winners!  Wanda, Janice Dawe, Tammy, Nicole Tarleton

Congrats to all of our November 19th Beauty Box winners!  Gretel Rodrigeuz, Kimberly, Pam McCoy, & Micaela Neddo

Congrats to all of our October 30th Beauty Box winners!  Wanda Lacy, Elizabeth Wall, & Bridgette

Congrats to all of our October 15th Beauty Box winners!  Joyce Luchuck, Amber Fairies, Liz H., & Hinepu Miller

Congrats to all of our September 23rd Beauty Box winners!  Bridgid, Elizabeth Sanchez, & Joyce Luchuck

Congrats to all of our September 3rd Beauty Box winners!  Belle, Kathryn, & Romny

Congrats to all of our August 15th Beauty Box winners!  Magdalena AndradeSavi Razmotaz, Olivia-Mae Lilley, & Janelle

Congrats to all of our July 23rd Beauty Box winners!  ADyanni Seals, Keira Kmetz, and Danielle Lemay  

Congrats to all of our June 30th Beauty Box winners!  Anastacia Malloy, Victoria Phillips, Megan, Amethyst Holmes, Maydaliz, and Grace South

Congrats to all of our June 15th Beauty Box winners!  Meaghan Wallace, Mary Ellis Boyd, & Kirsta

Congrats to all of our May 28h Beauty Box winners!  Rosie Perez, and Heather Gnau

Congrats to all of our May 7th Beauty Box winners!  Brianna Inzana, Mandy Smit, and Anabelle Willoughby

Congrats to all of our April 20th Beauty Box winners!  Tracey Lambright, Rosanna Mccoy, and Just Me

Congrats to all of our March 12th Beauty Box winners!  Makayla Rowell, Angel, Sahnia Wood & Wendi Huang

Congrats to all of our February 20th Beauty Box winners!  Hannah Ridley, Kelsey, Dianna, Pamela Gonzalez, & Christa Thomas

Congrats to all of our January 31st Beauty Box winners!  Nyla Franklin, Daisey Quiroz, Karen, Violeta Guadalupe, Kelly Gilliland

Congrats to all of our January 15th Beauty Box winners!  Allison Craig, Sarah Mates, Molly, & Natalie Saloum

2015

Congrats to all of our December 31st Beauty Box winners!  Breanna Jeck, Natasha, and Natalie Saenz

Congrats to all of our December 15th Beauty Box winners!  Anicia, Grace, and Katie!

Congrats to all of our November 30th Beauty Box winners!  Adaria, Elizabeth, Candace Vianna, & Keana

Congrats to all of our November 15th Beauty Box winners!  Amanada Roth, Samantha, Brittany, Ciena, & JoanK

Congrats to all of our October 31st Beauty Box winners!  Amber J, Cassandra Miller, and Selia

Congrats to all of our October 10th Beauty Box winners!  Samantha, Erika, and Melissa

Congrats to all of our September 19th Beauty Box winners!  Cassandra Miller, Amanda, Rebecca Musick, Jazmin Lopez, Elliemay Smith, Michelle Ho, & Carol Castellanos

Congrats to all of our August 31st Beauty Box winners!  Elizabet Fancher, Lesha M., Danie, J. Sam, & Jessica Busch

Congrats to all of our July 16th Beauty Box winners!  Lisa, Jia Ali, em-em, Kiana Anderson, Mads, Karen Post, & Erica Eve

We decided to give several Beauty Boxes for the 6/30 drawing. Congrats to all the winners! Winter, Joanne, Jenni Guerra, Dara Aiken, Jackie Custodio, & Kasey

Congrats to all of our June 16th Beauty Box winners!  Natasha Moore, Slimm, Diana, & Ashley Smith

Congrats to all of our May 30th Beauty Box winners! Danielle Clark, Tana JeanAllycia Henderson,  Sabrina,  & Crystal Veasey.

Check it out. May 15th winners!  jaclyn kozlowskiTaylor Garvin, Kayden Perez, Nadia Millis, & Misty

We decided to give several Beauty Boxes for the 4/30 drawing. Here are our 16th, 17th & 18th & 19th winners:  Congratulations to Deborah Timmons, Mikayla Waters, Noe, and Ophelia Appiah-Hamilton.

We decided to give several Beauty Boxes for the 4/11 drawing. Here are our 12th, 13th & 14th & 15th winners:  Congratulations to Wendy Jiang, Mary Wynn, Sarah, & Bahata.

We decided to give several Beauty Boxes for the 3/31 drawing. Here are our 8th, 9th & 10th & 11th winners:  Congratulations to Jennifer, Julia, Sandra Knight & Julija!

We decided to give several Beauty Boxes for the 3/14 drawing. Here are our 5th, 6th & 7th winners:  Congratulations to Aimee, Jennifer & Michele!

We decided to give away our 4th Beauty Box for 2015 on February 28th! Congratulations to Meghan who is our 4th winner of 2015!

We decided to give away our 3rd Beauty Box for 2015  on February 14th! Congratulations to Erica Rendon who is our 3rd winner of 2015!

We decided to give away our 2nd Beauty Box for 2015  on January 31st! Congratulations to Katie Mollohan who is our 2nd winner of 2015!

We decided to give away our 1st Beauty Box for 2015  on January 10th! Congratulations to Sara who is our 1st winner of 2015!

2014

We decided to give away our 4th d Christmas box for round 2 on December 20th ! Congratulations to Susan who is our twentieth winner!

We decided to give away our 3rd Christmas box for round 2 on December 20th ! Congratulations to Sierra who is our nineteenth winner!

We decided to give away our 2nd Christmas box for round 2 on December 20th ! Congratulations to Cassandra Sanchez who is our eighteenth winner!

We decided to give away our 1st  Christmas box for round 2 on December 20th ! Congratulations to Minni Myrna who is our seventeenth winner!

We decided to give away our 4th  Christmas box for round 1 on December 13th ! Congratulations to Taiz who is our sixteenth winner!

We decided to give away our 3rd Christmas box for round 1 on December 13th ! Congratulations to Jessica Cantina who is our fifteenth winner!

We decided to give away our 2nd Christmas box for round 1 on December 13th ! Congratulations to Kennedy Kelley who is our fourteenth winner!

We decided to give away our 1st Christmas box for round 1 on December 13th ! Congratulations to Astrid Ruiz who is our thirteenth winner!

We decided to give away our twelfth box on November 15th ! Congratulations to Dana  Elizondo who is our twelfth winner!

We decided to give away our eleventh box on October 29th! Congratulations to Kayl who is our eleventh winner!

We decided to give away our tenth box on October 10th! Congratulations to Mindy Arthur who is our tenth winner!

We decided to give away our ninth box on September 17th! Congratulations to Anne Linkletter who is our ninth winner!

We decided to give away our eighth box on August 28th! Congratulations to Caitlin O Sullivan who is our eighth winner!

We decided to give away our seventh box on August 14th! Congratulations to Jailynne who is our seventh winner!

We decided to give away our sixth box on July 31st! Congratulations to Stephanie who is our sixth winner!

We decided to give away our fifth box on July4th! Congratulations to Barabra Scott who is our fifth winner!

We decided to give away our fourth box on June 20th! Congratulations to Breanna Thompson who is our fourth winner!

We decided to give away our third box on May 22nd! Congratulations to Christina who is our third winner!

We decided to give away our second box on May 7th! Congratulations to Kelly Taylor who is our second winner!

We decided to give away our first box on May 1st! Congratulations to Cj Charlton Frantz who is our first winne

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Check Out Our Newest Beauty Box Winner!

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Congratulations to Melissa Rocha!

Melissa is our newest Beauty Box winner.  She won our 7/6 Beauty Box giveaway!

Picture of our Newest beauty box Winner's Box

Melissa’s box contained these 8 great products:

  1. Kokostar Slice Sheet mask, Cucumber – 2 full size sheets
  2. ZEA Facial Wipes with Rose Hip – Helps remove makeup and dirt
  3. Helios Smart Nail Polish
  4. Purlisse  Watermelon Energizing Aqua Balm-.34 oz.
  5. Briogeo Rosarco Milk – Reparative leave-in conditioning spray
  6. Sleek Makeup Highlighting Palette – Distorted Dreams
  7. Winky Lux Mermaid Kitten Palette
  8. Cover Fix Glitter Drops

We give away beauty boxes every few weeks.  The more people that enter our giveaway, the more boxes we give out!  All you have to do to enter is leave us a Comment telling us why we should pick you as our next winner!

Are You Our Next #Beautybox Winner?

 

 

 

 

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Saji Hair Care – Worth the Hype?

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Recently I had a chance to try some of the new Saji Hair Care Shampoos and Conditioners. This is a new line of totally Vegan hair care products designed by my hairdresser, Kevin Sanders of Salon International of Charleston, SC.  The last time I had my hair done, he used the Ingenue Shampoo & the Nectar Conditioner on me.  I really liked them but I wanted to see if they really work any better than what I had been using if I use them both on a regular basis.  Kevin gave me a few samples to try and so here is my honest review.

Here we go. We’ve all got these kinds of pics in our phones…the infamous car pics.  Are we bored in the car or what? Just sayin”.  Not our best look but you can definitely see my roots here. (Makeup looks great though, doesn’t it?)

My hair has been highlighted for, well let’s just say, a VERY long time and is now blond.  I am a natural brunette so when  it grows out the color tends to fade and the dreaded “roots” appear.  I know that’s the trend right now and some people like it but it makes my face look very tired when the roots are dark. To keep that bright blond color I had been using the John Frieda Sheer Blonde Highlight Activating Enhancing Shampoo & Conditioner set which works very well for me but I wanted to give Saji a try. 

I tried the Ingenue Shampoo & the Nectar Conditioner. The first thing is I like the fact that’s all the products are Vegan. Until recently I hadn’t really cared one way or the other but lately I’ve really been looking at my products more to see if they are Vegan or Cruelty free. Sagi is.  Check 1.

Next, it doesn’t say on the packaging that it’s for color treated hair but Kevin says it is.  Check 2.

The Ingenue Shampoo lathers up really well. (Just what you wanted to see a picture of shampoo lather..ha ha).  Check 3 for me.

I rinsed, then tried the Nectar conditioner. Love the smell!

Here’s me after washing, before blow drying. Sorry for the no makeup look but we all look like this after a good hair washin”.

Blow dry and Voila!  Love it!  Need a little hair spray to keep the strays down but otherwise good job mama!

 

OK, Kevin.  You got a winner. My personal opinion is that this is a great line of products.  Just because, I thought I would  throw in the link to the site here so here it is. https://www.sajihaircare.com/

 

Cheers everyone!

Cindy

 

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How To Fix A Broken Fingernail With Pictures

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Having broken fingernail can really ruin your day. Use the step by step guide below to see the best way to fix a broken fingernail. BTW, the best fabric to use is that of a tea bag. Even though it sounds silly it really binds well and this method works amazingly.
Fix A Broken Fingernail

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7 Tips And Tricks For Curly Haired Women

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Some women use curling wands, hot rollers or other hair styling tools to create beautiful bouncy curls, and some women have a head full of natural curls. If you’re one of those lucky women who have naturally curly hair, you probably know that it’s not all that glamorous. Curly hair is known for being more prone to split ends and frizz, which makes styling and handling it quite challenging. Which is why we’ve decided to gather the best 7 hair tips and tricks that will help you keep your curls healthy, beautiful and shiny. 

Use a Wide-Tooth Comb

Every curly-haired woman knows that hairbrush is definitely not her best friend. Hairbrushes are known for ruining the curls definition and making your curls look like a frizzy mess. Instead of using a snagging hairbrush, use a wide-tooth comb to gently detangle your hair before you wash your hair, this will help you to reduce hair tangling during the shower. Also, you can use your fingers to gently comb your hair while it’s wet.

Don’t Be Afraid of Skipping a Shampoo

It’s highly advised to not shampoo hair every day, especially for curly girls. Curly hair features dryness, and over-shampooing strips the hair of its natural oils, which can make it even drier and more prone to breakage. Try to wash your hair with mild shampoo once every two or three days, and make sure you use alcohol and sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner. You should also consider to co-wash your hair with cleansing conditioner instead of washing your curls with shampoo.

Stay Away From Cotton Towels

Regular cotton towels are just too rough for your hair and can cause hair breakage and split ends. Instead, use an old t-shirt or a microfiber hair towel to wrap your hair after a shower. This will not only will soak all the excess water off your hair without damaging it but it will also leave your hair much softer.

Switch Your Hairdryer Nozzle to a Diffuser

Whether you wish to style your curls or simply to quickly dry them after a shower, make sure you use a hairdryer with an attached diffuser. Unlike a regular hair dryer nozzle, that can leave your curls frizzy, on the other hand, hair diffuser, if used correctly, reduces frizziness and maintains the natural shape of your curls.

Leave-in Conditioner

Due to the uneven shape of curly hair, the natural sebum doesn’t spread through the entire hair shaft of curly hair, which makes it drier, more fragile and more prone to frizziness than other hair types. This is why it’s extremely important to moisturize your hair and keep your curls hydrated at all times.

The best way to keep your curls moisturized is by applying a leave-in conditioner along with your hair styling products after each hair wash. You can even use a few drops of coconut oil or argan oil, or any other product of your choice, as long they are free of harsh ingredients that can damage your hair, such as silicone, alcohol, and sulfate.

Deeply Moisturize

Another great way to keep your curls healthy and bouncy is by adding a deep conditioning hair mask to your weekly hair care routine.

Once a week apply over your hair a hair mask of your choice, you can even use your own homemade hair mask, and leave it for at least 20 minutes before following with your regular hair wash routine.

Embrace the Scrunching Technique

When it comes to curly hair, scrunching is the key to adding volume and enhancing the shape of your curls. In fact, scrunching should be part of your entire hair care routine. First, you should scrunch excess water off your hair when you step out of the shower, then scrunch your hair when you apply hair styling products, and lastly, you should scrunch your hair whenever you use a hair diffuser.  

Author Bio: Helen is a curly-haired woman and the founder of hairtipsntricks.com. On her blog, she likes to share hair care and styling tips as well as detailed reviews of different hair products.

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Easy Makeup and Hairstyles for the Christmas Party Season

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Getting ready for any special night out can be a challenge without advice to guide you. You may just wish to know how dry shampoo works, and stick your hair up out of the way, and avoid make-up altogether. This need not be the case though. Here we will show you some super simple tricks to be the Belle of the ball at every Christmas party this season.

Three simple DIY hairstyles

You don’t need an expensive trip to the hairdressers to look fabulous at every Christmas party this season. Here are three top DIY hairstyles you can put together at home.

  1. An easy hairstyle would be a low ponytail, but why not elevate it with a bit of a twist – literally!
    1. First, divide your hair into three sections.
    1. Next, take the middle section and twist it to the nape of your neck.
    1. Pin this section in place.
    1. Repeat the above steps with the left section.
    1. Finally, twist the right section.
    1. Wrap it over the other two sections and pin it into place.
    1. For added spice, curl the ends of the ponytail beneath the pinned twists.
  • No matter what length of hair you are working with, a half-up knot will work wonders for helping you look your best.
    • Take a piece of hair from each side of your head.
    • Tie them together in the centre at the back of your head in a double knot.
    • Pin the knot into place.
    • For an extra flourish, add a few wavy curls in the hair beneath the knot.
  • If you are confident with braids, this is an elegant style for you.
    • The first step is to create a Dutch braid, starting at your parting and going along the hairline to your ear.
    • Beneath this, create a second braid, meeting the nape of your neck.
    • Taking the first braid, gather your hair, including the loose hair from the other side of your parting, into a messy bun.
    • Once the bun is in place, wrap the second braid around and pin in place.

Beauty tips to look your best from nails to make-up

With these tips you can look your best on a budget.

  1. Go for glitter. Whether you can’t make it to the nail parlour and add sparkle to your nails with polish at home, or go extra with a glitter lip, nothing says Christmas like adding sparkle to your hands and make-up.
  2. Did you know it’s actually super simple to achieve the perfect cat flick with your eyeliner? Place a small amount of tape along the side of your eye at the angle you wish to achieve and use it as a guide for your eyeliner.
  3. Don’t forget always apply your eye make-up first! The last thing you want is to get the perfect finish to your foundation, then ruin it with powdered eye shadow! Once you have your eyes looking the way you want, apply the rest of your make-up.
  4. Do you know the party you’re attending is likely to have bright, hot lights or a warm environment? Stop your make-up melting away by using sunscreen as a primer and spraying a finishing spray over the top of your finished look.
  5. Looking good doesn’t stop with nails and make-up. Smell great too! Apply your perfume to these five key spots to make it last longer:
    1. Inside the wrist
    1. Base of the throat
    1. Inside the elbow
    1. Behind the knee
    1. Behind the ear

With these simple styles you can go from only wanting to know how dry shampoo works to being confident in putting looks together at home. Now you can look fabulous at every event this Christmas with ease.

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Birchbox | Benefit Cosmetics They’re Real Mascara & $5 Off Your First Box

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It’s National Mascara day and what better way to celebrate than getting yourself a new tube of Benefits Mascara They’re Real when you subscribe to Birchbox. On top of that, get $5 off your first box. Use promo code LASHDAY at checkout.

Note: This offer is only good while supplies last. Offer expires 2/25/2020 @ 11:59pm.

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What You Need To Know About This Box

  • Cost $15/mo.
  • Ships each month
  • Mixture of deluxe makeup, hair & skincare samples tailored to your style

Love this box? Let us know your thoughts below!

Walmart Beauty Box | Fall 2019

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Fall 2019 Walmart Beauty Box

If you are new to the subscription box world, a one to start with is the Walmart Beauty box. It’s a great way to try some new products without paying a ton of money each month. It’s a great way to welcome each new season!

Here’s What You Need To Know

  1. New box each season – 4 times a year. Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  2. Only cost $5 – No really! That’s just to cover the shipping charge so actually its FREE!!
  3. All of the samples in each box are products sold at Walmart.com
  4. The final products in each person box may vary from what you see on beautybox.walmart.com

Shop new Spring arrivals from Kendall + Kylie available exclusively at Walmart.com

Did you get yours? Let us know what you think.

Goodbye Target Beauty Boxes!

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It’s official: Target is ending their Beauty Box program.  Wait, what?

Yes, it’s true.  Don’t fret though. Target has said that there is something better coming our way soon. Here’s the quote from their site.

After years of helping you discover your favorite
new products, our Beauty Box program is
ending to make way for something new
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You can still get the June box “Beauty Trendsetters” until they run out.  It cost $7 (you can get it for $6.55 if you use your Target Red Card). These products are great for travel or just a great way to see if you like the product before committing to paying full price in the store.

The June box includes 7 beauty care items:

  • Bausch & Lom  – .013 fl oz. Lumify® Redness Reliever Eye Drops
  • Rae by Destress – Dietary supplement
  • Waterless – Dry Conditioner, weightless smooth
  • Honesty – Phresh natural Sea Mineral prebiotic deodorant
  • Tanologist – Face and body drops
  • tenoverten – Rose polish remover biodegradable, 1 cloth
  • Yuni – Shower sheets large body wipes – 1 wipe

They still have other collections. Check out the Beauty Minis and Beauty Gift Sets.

Need your fix? The Target Beauty Box is similar to the Walmart Beauty Box, which is free. You just pay a shipping charge of $5. Walmart’s box comes every season.

Pic of Walmart Beauty Box

Let us know what you think. Are you sad or looking forward to what comes next from Target Beauty?





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