Beauty Bar Sample Society Boxes

Beauty Bar and Allure have teamed up to launch Beauty Bar Sample Society box. This is an exclusive beauty sampling program brought to you by two huge names in Beauty! 

The first box included the following: 

The first box included: Fekkai Advanced Glossing Cream (1.6 oz)

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant (.45 oz)

REN Glycolactic Skin Renewal Peel Mask (15 ml)

Skyn Iceland Icelandic Relief Eye Pen (.14 oz) 

Oscar de la Renta Espirit D’Oscar Eau de Parfum Rollerball (.1 fl oz).

Looks like membership is closed for now, but you can sign up to receive a notification when it's open.

MAC by Request

M·A·C is inviting fans to vote for their favorite shades starting March 12 on Facebook.  18 popular lipsticks, lipglasses and eye shadows have been selected from past collections; the three shades with the most votes from each category will come back as an online exclusive, limited edition collection.

Voting opens to all Facebook fans March 12-30.  The collection will be available online in North America in August and internationally Fall 2012.

Do you have a favorite shade or two? Start your own campaign; tweet about it using #MACBYREQUEST

Lipstick:

3N as seen in N Collection (January 2008)

Candy Yum Yum as seen in Quite Cute (April 2011)

Eden Rocks as seen in Eden Rocks (May 2001)

Moxie as seen in Retro Matte Lipsticks (September 1999)

Rocker as seen in Time Rocker (Fall 1999)

Shitaki as seen in Cuisine (March 2001)

Lipglass:

2N as seen in N Collection (January 2008)

Bait as seen in Lure (June 2006)

Cult of Cherry as seen in Cult of Cherry (September 2008)

Emancipation as seen in Wonder Woman (February 2011)

Flash of Flesh as seen in M·A·C D’Bohemia (May 2005)

Icescape as seen in Love Lace (December 2009)

Eye Shadow:

Cool Heat as seen in Cool Heat – June 2008

Guacamole as seen in Salsabelle (May 2005)

Heavenly Bliss as seen in Eden Rocks (May 2001)

Jeté as seen in Danse (January 2006)

Moth Brown as seen in Madame B. (March 2005)

Solar White as seen in Cool Heat (June 2008)

In North America only, TXT a shade name to 898622 and they'll count your vote. The texter will also receive future sms/mms from M·A·C Cosmetics Online, featuring exclusives and events. Msg and Data rates may apply.

Lancôme Instagram Contest - Rouge In Love

Keep falling in love with Rouge In Love by entering the Color In Your Life Instagram contest launching on Friday, March 9^th. Nine lucky  winners will receive a custom-made Rouge In Love inspired Solange Azagury-Partridge iconic Hotlips ring ($1,500 value).

Rouge In Love features three collections and 21 shades inspired by different times of the day—Jolis Matins (natural shades ideal for morning, #inlovewithday), Boudoir Time(punchy hues for the late afternoon, #inlovewithdusk) and Tonight Is My Night (intense colors perfect for a night on the town, #inlovewithnight).

To enter:

·         Upload a photo using Instagram which represents one of the Rouge in Love color moods
·         Hashtag the mood represented

·         #inlovewithday

·         #inlovewithdusk

·         #inlovewithnight

·         Winners are required to follow Lancomeparis on Instagram
·         Winners will be selected based on the Instagram photo that has the most likes/comments using the hashtag
·         Each winner will win a custom-made Solange “Rouge in Love” inspired ring

Over the course of three weeks, Lancôme will select a photo for each mood for a total of 9 winners, 3 from each mood.

Watch this quick 20 second video to learn more: http://youtu.be/XWsUwhqkR4o

Good luck! 

Cellure Free Samples

Have you had a chance to try Cellure Stem Cell Skin Care? Now you can receive free samples of the line, simply "like" Cellure's Facebook page.

If you're already a fan, no problem just head to Cellure's Facebook page to request your samples here.

Roberto Cavalli Fragrance

The Roberto Cavalli has entered the fragrance world, partnering with Coty Prestige. 
The artistic line of the Roberto Cavalli bottle recalls the voluptuous curves of a sensual woman. Crowned by a tiara-shaped cap formed by Roberto Cavalli's golden seal, the bottle is adorned with a tiger-print necklace reminiscent of its creator’s emblematic animal prints.

Top notes: Pink Peppercorn
Mid notes: Orange Flower Absolute
Base notes: Roasted Tonka Beans
2.5 oz  $85.00

Fresh Picked Hand Soaps from Bath & Body Works

These soaps are fresh picked! Bath and Body Works already has their and spring and summer scents on the shelves. 'Think Spring' with these scents and make your mouth water every time you wash your hands!

• Fresh Picked Pears: The unforgettable scent of ripe, juicy Bartlett pears

• Fresh Picked Tangerine: The crisp scent of sweet tangerines picked straight from the tree

• Fresh Picked Strawberries: Lightly scented with luscious summer strawberries blended with fresh mango nectar and peach blossom

• Fresh Picked Lemons: Sparkling scent of sweet Meyer lemons fresh from the grove.

• Fresh Picked Cherries: Scented with sumptuous Bing cherries blended with pink champagne, fresh strawberry and star jasmine.

The Real Gwyneth in Harper's Bazaar

Gwyneth is fierce. She graces the cover of March edition of Harper's Bazaar. Now that Heidi and Seal are separating, I'm thinking Gwen and Chris are the only Hollywood couple to root for! 

Photo credit: Terry Richardson for Harper’s Bazaar

Recreate Hunger Games Look with Mirabella

Are you as excited as I am for the Hunger Games movie? Channel your inner Katniss with Mirabella Beauty! Check out the face chart and application tips below. Also, check out their YouTube video on how to recreate the look. 


Log onto Mirabella Beauty's Facebook page to win a trip for 2 to Hollywood to check out the Hunger Games or win a Mirabella Pro Box, by logging on, "sharing" the video and inputting your info here: www.facebook.com/mirabellabeauty


Giveaway ends March 16th!

Lorac TANtalizer Body Bronzer

I'm glad to be back in the D (that's Detroit :). I spent 3 days in Florida this week for work. It was a nice change to be able to wear dresses without tights! But the problem with that is that my legs were looking like Snow White's.

I was running low on time and didn't have enough time to use a self tanner, so I grabbed a sample of Lorac Body TANtilizer I received from Sephora and called it a day. The sample package described it as a 'body makeup' and not a permanent stain like self tanner. I thought I'd check it out as a quick fix!

I put it on Tuesday morning before my client meeting and I was instantly sun-kissed! It smelled great, not like a regular self tanner smell, and went on evenly. I was really impressed with the way it looked. It washed off easily the next morning in the shower. I did get a little on my work bag from carrying it against my arm, but it came off easily with a damp cloth. I would not suggest wearing it with a white dress, pants or top. Please keep in mind, that this does not contain sunscreen!

I'm planning on buying a full size one for my trip to Florida next week, which is an actual vacation!

Total Beauty Post - How to Pronounce Tricky Beauty Names

I thought this was a fun one!

Learn How to Pronounce Tricky Beauty Brand Names -- Finally

Stop butchering the names of your favorite beauty brands with this helpful pronunciation guide

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup tips article Saying "N.Y.X" instead of "nix" (for NYX) can make for an awkward moment at the makeup counter. Mispronouncing a beauty brand is a simple mistake -- but it doesn't have to be one you make again. Here's how to pronounce those hard-to-say brand names correctly. Get the guide