Beauty Blogger Coalition Weekly Roundup - June 2
Nordstrom Event this Weekend
Nordstrom Ala Moana
1519 Kapiolani Blvd.
Honolulu, HI 96814
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Nordstrom Alterwood
3000 184th St. SW
Lynnwood, WA 98037
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Nordstrom Arden Fair
1689 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95815
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Nordstrom Beachwood Place
26200 Cedar Road
Beachwood, OH 44122
Nordstrom Burlington
75 Middlesex Turnpike
Burlington, MA 01803
Nordstrom Northpark
8687 N. Central Expy #2000
Dallas, TX 75225
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Nordstrom Patridge Creek
17310 Hall Rd.
Charter Township of Clinton, MI 48038
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Nordstrom Pentagon City
1400 S Hayes St.
Arlington, VA 22202
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Nordstrom South Coast
3333 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Giveaway Break - Mary Kay CC Cream & Lash Love Mascara
It's the first long weekend in Spring and everyone in Michigan has been checking the forecast religiously. It's suppose to be in the 70s and sunny. Perfect weather for Memorial Day weekend!
This weekend you should be armed with SPF products to help protect your skin. I usually go for a minimalist look on the weekends. I'm of the opinion that a good tinted moisturizer or foundation with SPF, and a waterproof black mascara are staples for a laid back, weekend look.
Mary Kay's CC Cream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 15 and Lash Love Waterproof are perfect for a lounging, weekend look. If you'll be in sun, you must put SPF on first! Layered over a higher SPF cream, the CC Cream has eight skin benefits in one cube! It's super light, and has a natural finish. The added sunscreen can't hurt, either.
Lash Love Mascara comes in both brown and black, and is great to wear in the heat or to the beach, lake or pool. No one likes raccoon eyes after swimming or sweating in the sunny weather!
If you need help summer proofing your beauty routine, enter to win both of these items!
Enter to win both the Mary Kay CC Cream (in your choice shade) and Lash Love Mascara!
Fill out the form below to win! There are also several different ways you can get extra entries: sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, follow me & retweet on Twitter , follow me on Pinterest, add me to one of your Google+ circles, follow me on Instagram or become a fan on Facebook. Make sure to list the number of extra entries in the form below, as well as your CC Cream shade. Enter up to once a day to increase your chances of winning!
This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Monday, June 23rd. I will randomly select a winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!
Lash Love Mascara comes in both brown and black, and is great to wear in the heat or to the beach, lake or pool. No one likes raccoon eyes after swimming or sweating in the sunny weather!
If you need help summer proofing your beauty routine, enter to win both of these items!
***Giveaway***
Enter to win both the Mary Kay CC Cream (in your choice shade) and Lash Love Mascara!
Fill out the form below to win! There are also several different ways you can get extra entries: sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, follow me & retweet on Twitter , follow me on Pinterest, add me to one of your Google+ circles, follow me on Instagram or become a fan on Facebook. Make sure to list the number of extra entries in the form below, as well as your CC Cream shade. Enter up to once a day to increase your chances of winning!
This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Monday, June 23rd. I will randomly select a winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!
MAC Osbournes Collection
Sharon & Kelly Osbourne have teamed up with MAC to create a vibrant selection of statement hues for eyes, lips and face. The 2 part collection is in limited-edition packaging inspired by the duo's signature red & violet color palettes. Look how beautiful they are!
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| Kelly Osbourne MAC Collection |
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| Sharon Osbourne's collection |
2014 CEW Beauty Award Winners
Below are the Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) 2014 Beauty Award winners. If you're looking to try a new product, here's a great place to start!
A full list of winners can be found below and online at www.cew.org
The 2014 CEW Beauty Awards winners are:
BATH AND BODY
Bath and Body Mass
Vaseline® - Spray & Go Moisturizer Total Moisture
Bath and Body Prestige
Shiseido Cosmetics America - Future Solution LX Total Regenerating Body Cream
SKINCARE
Acne Treatment
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare™ - One Step Acne Eliminating Pads
Acne Treatment
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare™ - One Step Acne Eliminating Pads
Anti-Aging Mass
L'Oréal Paris - Revitalift Miracle Blur
Anti-Aging Prestige
Clé de Peau Beauté - Le Sérum
Cleanser & Scrub
Yes to Grapefruit - Brightening Facial Towelettes
Eye Treatment Mass
Vichy - Liftactiv Serum 10 Eyes & Lashes
Eye Treatment Prestige
GLAMGLOW Inc. - Brightmud Eye Treatment
Lip Treatment
Fresh - Sugar Cherry Tinted Lip Treatment SPF 15
Moisturizer Mass
L'Oréal Paris - Age Perfect Glow Renewal Facial Oil
Moisturizer Prestige
Josie Maran Cosmetics - 100% Pure Argan Oil Light
HAIR
Hair Care Product
Kérastase - Initialiste Advanced Scalp and Hair Concentrate
Hair Coloring Product
Color Wow - Root Cover Up
Hair Styling Product
Living Proof - Perfect Hair Day (PHD) 5-in-1 Styling Treatment
MAKEUP
Eye Product Mass
L'Oréal Paris - Voluminous Butterfly Mascara
Eye Product Prestige
Dior - Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara
Face Product Mass
Sonia Kashuk for Target® - Chic Luminosity Bronzer/Blush Duo
Face Product Prestige
bareMinerals - Ready To Go Complexion Perfection Palette
Lip Product Mass
Sonia Kashuk for Target® - Shine Luxe Sheer Lip Colour
Lip Product Prestige
Clé de Peau Beauté - Extra Rich Lipstick
MEN’S GROOMING
Lab Series Skincare for Men - Pro LS All-in-one Face Treatment
NAIL PRODUCT
Dior - Nail Glow
SCENT
Men's Scent
Ralph Lauren Fragrances - Polo Red
Women's Scent Mass
Sonia Kashuk for Target® - Eau De Toilette in Pink Innocencia
Women's Scent Prestige
Coty Prestige - Honey Marc Jacobs
INDIE BEAUTY AWARD
GLAMGLOW Inc.
ECO BEAUTY AWARD
Aveda
BEST SELLER MASS
Maybelline New York – Volum’ Express The Falsies Big Eyes Mascara
BEST SELLER PRESTIGE
Clinique - Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion +
ICONIC BEAUTY AWARD MASS
Maybelline New York - Great Lash Mascara
ICONIC BEAUTY AWARD PRESTIGE
YSL Beaute - Touche Éclat
MOST BUZZED ABOUT MASS
L'Oréal Paris - Voluminous Butterfly Mascara
MOST BUZZED ABOUT PRESTIGE
Estée Lauder - Modern Muse Eau de Parfum
QVC BEAUTY QUEST AWARD
Dr. Macrene Skin Results 37 Actives
SKINCARE TOOLS
TRIA Beauty, Inc. - Age-defying Laser
SUN PRODUCT
La Roche-Posay - Anthelios 60 Ultra-Light Sunscreen Fluid
Beauty Blogger Coalition Weekly Roundup
Sprial Curls for Short Hair Tutorial
- Wide tooth comb
- John Frieda Frizz Ease Go Curlier
- Blow dryer with diffuser (diffuser optional)
- Hair clip
- Curling iron
1 - Comb through clean and towel tried hair with a wide tooth comb, adjusting part to where it usually falls.
4 - After hair is completely dry, go through small to medium sections (depending on how much help with curls your hair needs) and use the curling iron to add spirals. I used a small spiral iron, in which I have to use my hand to wrap the hair around (this takes practice to do without burning fingers!). The below pictures shows you how my hair looks just after drying without using a round brush (left side) and how it looks after using the curling iron in it (right side).
Voila! Spiral Curls for Short Hair is complete!
Along with my Signature Straight tutorial last week, I posted about the Frizz Ease Never Pull Back Instagram challenge. All you have to do is show off your fierce hairstyles on Instagram with the #downfor30 & #sweeps hashtag for the chance to win an EPIC NYC adventure. Each post with the #downfor30 & #sweeps hashtag (up to one a day) earns you a chance to win. If you’ve already submitted a picture, keep posting for more chances for win! And if you haven’t entered yet, what are you waiting for?
The amazing prize package includes the following:
· - Round trip airfare for two (2) to NYC
· - Four (4) nights at the W Hotel Times Square
· - Breathtaking helicopter tour of Lady Liberty, whose newly-liberated locks are featured in our video: A Girl's Got to Be Free
· - Ground transportation via private sedan
· - Dinner at Stella 34 Trattoria with views of the Empire State Building
· - Brunch cruise for two (2) around Manhattan
· - Garment District Diva Trek for two (2)
· - Makeover at the John Frieda Salon
· - $750 cash to fund all your fun
· - A year of Frizz Ease® products so you can keep putting your fiercest hair forward
You can find more details about this contest, as well as down style inspirations, at www.neverpullback.com. I would love for a Lipgloss Break reader to win…good luck!
Disclosure: Compensation was provided by KAO via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of KAO.
*Post contains affiliate links
Belli Pregnancy Products Review
When I found out I was pregnant, I immediately started doing research on beauty products and ingredients that are safe to use during pregnancy. I turned to my fellow beauty bloggers at the Beauty Blogger Coalition for advice, as well as baby sites such as Baby Center.
I've been using this 2-3 times a week on my belly, and about once a week on my legs. I use it on my legs to prep for shaving (remember, it's gentle!) and on my belly to prime my skin for the Stretchmark Minimizing Cream. A 6.5 oz tube retails for $24 at Buy Buy Baby or Ulta.
Belli Stretchmark Minimizing Cream
This cream is suppose to be used to treat existing stretch marks, but since I started to use this when I was newly pregnant, I've been using it on my belly to hopefully help prevent marks. This cream contains ingredients scientifically proven to visibly reduce the appearance of stretchmark depth and length. Key ingredients include ginseng (similar to the treatment scrub) to even out skin tone and avocado oil to soften and moisturize.
I've been using this every day after showering. The directions advise to apply twice daily for four weeks, and then use once daily until desired results are achieved. A 6.5 oz tube retails for $49.
Sheer Comfort Lip Balm
If you follow my blog, you know I'm obsessed with lip balm. I keep one in every area of my life, in every purse, in every pocket. This balm is a hypoallergenic lanolin balm that relives dry lips. It contains the highest medial grade, ultra-purified lanolin oil, and nothing else. It goes on super smooth and is really shiny. I feel like it brings out the color in my lips along with glossiness. I love the slanted applicator and how long it lasts. Definitely one of the top balms I've ever tested out.
This balm has been highly tested to ensure safety of use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. A 0.3 oz tube retails for $12.
Overall I was extremely impressed with this line. It will also hold a special place in my heart since it was the first pregnancy line I tried out :) It's nice having the peace of mind knowing that the products I'm putting on my skin are safe for my baby. The Belli slogan is "Expect Beautiful Skin. Enjoy Peace of Mind, " which is so true. Just because I'm pregnant, doesn't mean my skincare routine has to suffer. If anything, I should be pampering myself more, which I will do with additional Belli products!
Note: This review includes products that I received as samples, provided by the brand company or a PR rep. Please click here for more information regarding my disclaimer.
There are several lines out there that are safe to use during pregnancy, and some that are dedicated to mothers and moms-to-be. The first line I tested out as a newly pregnant woman is Belli, appropriately named to pamper us ladies with growing bellies :) I was fortunate to try Belli Skincare's Fresh Start Treatment Scrub, Stretchmark Minimizing Cream and Sheer Treatment Lip Balm.
This gentle exfoliate can be used on face or body, but I have just tested it out on my body. It's considered a micro scrub, which isn't very abrasive. You can't even see the exfoliate beads in the cream, they are so small. It features antioxidant-rich ginseng and green tea, as well as aromatherapy benefits of peppermint oil, which gently tingles when you massage it on, and leaves a light, refreshing smell after it's rinsed off. Other benefits and features include:
- Free of teratogens (ingredients linked to birth defects) and OB/GYN recommended
- LactMed screened to avoid ingredients that may be harmful if passed through in a mother's breast milk. It's safe to use while breastfeeding.
- Allergy tested. Free of parabens, BPA, phthalates and artificial dyes
I've been using this 2-3 times a week on my belly, and about once a week on my legs. I use it on my legs to prep for shaving (remember, it's gentle!) and on my belly to prime my skin for the Stretchmark Minimizing Cream. A 6.5 oz tube retails for $24 at Buy Buy Baby or Ulta.Belli Stretchmark Minimizing Cream
This cream is suppose to be used to treat existing stretch marks, but since I started to use this when I was newly pregnant, I've been using it on my belly to hopefully help prevent marks. This cream contains ingredients scientifically proven to visibly reduce the appearance of stretchmark depth and length. Key ingredients include ginseng (similar to the treatment scrub) to even out skin tone and avocado oil to soften and moisturize.
I've been using this every day after showering. The directions advise to apply twice daily for four weeks, and then use once daily until desired results are achieved. A 6.5 oz tube retails for $49.
Sheer Comfort Lip Balm
If you follow my blog, you know I'm obsessed with lip balm. I keep one in every area of my life, in every purse, in every pocket. This balm is a hypoallergenic lanolin balm that relives dry lips. It contains the highest medial grade, ultra-purified lanolin oil, and nothing else. It goes on super smooth and is really shiny. I feel like it brings out the color in my lips along with glossiness. I love the slanted applicator and how long it lasts. Definitely one of the top balms I've ever tested out. This balm has been highly tested to ensure safety of use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. A 0.3 oz tube retails for $12.
Overall I was extremely impressed with this line. It will also hold a special place in my heart since it was the first pregnancy line I tried out :) It's nice having the peace of mind knowing that the products I'm putting on my skin are safe for my baby. The Belli slogan is "Expect Beautiful Skin. Enjoy Peace of Mind, " which is so true. Just because I'm pregnant, doesn't mean my skincare routine has to suffer. If anything, I should be pampering myself more, which I will do with additional Belli products!
Note: This review includes products that I received as samples, provided by the brand company or a PR rep. Please click here for more information regarding my disclaimer.
Beauty Blogger Coalition Weekly Round Up - May 12
Happy Mother's Day!
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