CoverGirl Smoky ShadowBlast Kit Giveaway!!

it's a CoverGirl day, isn't it? i meant to announce this over the weekend, but i had a birthday party and a wedding that kept me occupied during my usual blogging hours (it was quite unusual that two major events fell on the same weekend, but i have to say, my husband and i had so much fun!!). in any case, i have another giveaway for you!!

yay!

CoverGirl Smoky ShadowBlast has quickly become a best-seller. with all the smoky eye looks on the red carpet, it's not really that much of a surprise. one thing i love about these shadows is that they come in traditional and non-traditional colors, making them perfect for creating day looks that easily transition to night.

as it turns out, YouTube sensation and diy beauty expert, Hanh Bui, created a video demonstrating how fun and simple it is to give yourself the most popular beauty look of the season with the Smoky ShadowBlast. from this CoverGirl was inpired to design customized DIY Smoky Eye kits that you now have the opportunity to win!

the CoverGirl DIY Kit (as seen in the image above) includes expert smoky eye tips, the full shade range of the Smoky ShadowBlast collection, as well as a coupon to the drugstore to complete the Blast look!

i'm so excited because for this giveaway, CoverGirl is going to give away seven (yep, seven!) of these kits to you, my fabulous readers! want to enter for your chance to win a kit? here's how:

send me an email, bgmcontests@gmail.com with ShadowBlast Giveaway in the subject line. be sure to include your full name, address and telephone number; tell me what spring/summer trend you are loving right now. U.S.. residents only, please. contest ends at 11pm, pacific time, on monday may 10, 2010. winners will be announced tuesday, may 11, 2010.


xo
**read please: entering this contest means you are giving me permission to forward your name, email, phone number and mailing address to representatives of CoverGirl for fulfillment and mailing of contest prize. failure to include all information requested will disqualify your entry. seven (7) winners, chosen at random, will receive the prize mentioned. duplicate entries will not improve your chances of winning. giveaway sponsored by CoverGirl. some restrictions apply. open only to U.S. residents. entries will be accepted through 11pm pacific time on monday, may 10, 2010. winner will be announced tuesday, may 11, 2010. thank you! :)

Bioelements Giveaway!!

happy monday beauties! spring is in full swing, and that means just like we change what we wear to suit the warmer weather, it's time to change your skincare products, too. time to swap out those heavy winter cremes and take on a new skincare routine that delivers exactly what your skin will need.

it just so happens that Bioelements, one of my absolute favorite skincare lines, is going to give one of you lucky readers a whole new range of products for free!

Bioelements creates skincare products that are made with natural and organic botanical extracts, pure essential oils and advanced cosmeceutical ingredients. since being introduced to the line almost 2 years ago, i know these are amazing products. read my Bioelements product reviews here.

so let's get to the prize, shall we?

the winner will receive a total package that includes a cleanser, toner, moisturizer, sunscreen, exfoliator and night-time product. all products will be selected based on the individual's skin type. in total, this is a $250 value!

but wait, there's more!

the winner will also be given the opportunity too discuss their own skin type and concerns on a private phone consultation with a Bioelements esthetician!

wow, right?! i'm so excited for whoever wins this-- i wish it could be me!

to enter just send me an email at bgmcontests@gmail.com. include your full name and contact info (phone number and mailing address). U.S. residents only, please. contest ends midnight on thursday april 8, 2010, pacific time. one entry per email address, please.**

visit bioelements.com to discover more about the line yourself.

good luck!

xo
**read please: entering this contest means you are giving me permission to forward your name, email, phone number and mailing address to representatives of Bioelements for fulfillment and mailing of contest prize. failure to include all information requested will disqualify your entry. one (1) winner, chosen at random, will receive the prize mentioned. duplicate entries will not improve your chances of winning. giveaway sponsored by Bioelements. some restrictions apply. open only to US residents. entries will be accepted through 12am (midmight) pacific time on thursday, april 8, 2010. winner will be announced friday april 9, 2010. thank you. :)

Don't Forget to Enter the Walmart Beauty Bag Giveaway!

have you entered to win the fabulous gift bag Walmart is giving away to celebrate their new online beauty department?

if not, click here for the details and what you'll need to do to enter (trust me, it's simple). the deadline is monday, november 2nd at 11pm, pacific time.

good luck! :)

xo
pic taken by me :)

Walmart.com Launches Beauty Products Online & a Giveaway!!

anytime i'm in Walmart, i have to spend a little time in their beauty department. i mean, come on, the prices are fab. now Walmart.com is offering a selection of beauty products that can be purchased for home delivery.

Walmart's top-selling items from trusted, national brands like Neutrogena, L'Oreal, Maybelline, Pantene and Gillette have been added to Walmart.com's online assortment and can now be shipped directly to your home!

the company recently sent me a sampling of some products they will have available, and want to offer the same opportunity to one of my fabulous readers. here's what's in the bag:



*Cover Girl Continuous Lip Color in Rose Quartz (two shown in the pic)
*Cover Girl Lashblast Volume Blasting Mascara in Very Black
*Cover Girl Eye Enhancers Trio in Shimmering Sands
*Crest Advanced Seal White Strips
*Olay Regenerist Micro Sculpting Cream with Amino Peptides
*Pantene Pro-V Moisture Renewal Shampoo for Damaged Hair
*Secret Clinical Strength Deodorant

so do you want these products to be yours? u.s. residents only-- send me an email, bgmcontests@gmail.com with Walmart Giveaway in the subject line. include your full name and your mailing info and that's it**!

the deadline to enter is 11pm pacific time, monday, november 2nd, 2009. the winner will be announced tuesday, november 3rd.

be sure to visit walmart.com/beauty

p.s. you can receive free samples of select health & beauty items online every day at walmart.com/samples

xo

first image, Todd Wright. second pic taken by me :)

**read please: entering this contest means you are giving me permission to forward your name, email and mailing address to representatives of Walmart for fulfillment and mailing of contest prize(s). failure to include all information requested will disqualify your entry. one (1) winner, chosen at random, will receive the prize mentioned. duplicate entries will not improve your chances of winning. giveaway sponsored by Walmart. some restrictions apply. open only to US residents only. entries will be accepted through 11pm, pacific time on monday, november 2, 2009. thank you. :)

Allure "Free Stuff" Month Starts Tomorrow!

mark your calendars! if you subscribe to Allure, then you know that the mag is holding an amazing month of giveaways (over $560,000 worth!). all month long they will be giving away tons of beauty and fashion products. typically, women read magazines to learn about new products but have to buy them to see for themselves-- Allure is eliminating a lot of costly trial and error with Free Stuff!

if you think about it, women still look for the latest beauty products to help them feel their best no matter what the economy is doing, and everyone loves getting free stuff. savvy beauty lovers can save extra money by entering to win free beauty treats such as Chanel Ultra Correction Day Cream ($150), Bobbi Brown Eye Palette ($60), and cult favorite L’Oréal Elnett Hairspray ($15). there's even fabulous fashion and style loot—including Derek Lam sandals ($790) and Earnest Sewn jeans ($198).

to enter, every weekday in August, check the calendar in the magazine, then go to allure.com/freestuff for details. you can even have a daily reminder sent to your cell phone: just text "FREESTUFF" to ALLURE (255873).

other great free stuff to be won include:

**thursday august 6th- Citre Shine Shine Miracle Anti-Frizz Serum

**monday August 10th- OPI Nail Lacquer in Here Today..Aragon Tomorrow

**tuesday August 11th- Burt’s Bees Very Volumizing Shampoo Pomegranate & Soy

**wednesday August 26th- Patricia Wexler M.D. Dermatology Universal Anti-Aging Cleanser


good luck!

xo

for the guys: AXE Hair Product review and giveaway!

let's face it, men aren't into fussy routines. i know my hubby more than appreciates multi-tasking products that save him time. the last thing he wants to do is spend more time than he has to on something he knows can be done in less than ten minutes. AXE 2 IN 1 Shampoo + Conditioner addresses this as well as makes sure your guy is cleaned up and looking good.

in addition to being a 2-in-1 product, this duo has a masculine scent that leaves his hair smelling great and feeling soft. your guy, like mine, will also appreciate the superior ease of use-- grab the bottle, push the button that flips the top open, pour the product into hand, rub into hair, close cap, set it down, finish washing hair and rinse.

as far as styling goes, AXE has one for whatever type of look he likes. one, called Refined, is a pomade that is to be used on damp hair. it isn't greasy and leaves hair styled the way you want it-- without a heavy or "crunchy" feeling. again, applying the product is easy: scoop out a small portion, rub it between hands and run through hair until it's where it should be.


pomade instructions inside the cap



if only it were that simple for us girls...nah. i like my routine, he can have his. :)



AXE Hair is on a mission to help guys get the kind of hair that girls love, but they can't do it alone. don't you think your guy would like to have some of his own products? then you'll want to enter my AXE giveaway! three lucky winners will be selected for the following:

*grand prize (1): a pair of AXE Hair Products: one full-size shampoo and one styling product

*two (2) runner-ups: one mini pack containing a travel size AXE DUAL: 2 IN 1 Shampoo and AXE PRIMED: Just Clean Shampoo

to enter:

*send me an email at bgmcontests@gmail.com with "AXE Giveaway" in the subject line.

*include your full name and mailing address

*contest is open to U.S. only please

*one entry per person please

*entries must be received by tuesday, july 21 at 11pm pacific time.



be sure to visit AxeHairCrisisRelief.org. thanks to the AXE Hair team for providing product for my review and this great giveaway!


good luck!

xo

**read please: entering this contest means you are giving me permission to forward your name, email and mailing address to representatives of AXE for fulfillment and mailing of contest prize(s). failure to include all information requested will disqualify your entry. three (3) winners, chosen at random, will receive the prize(s) mentioned. duplicate entries will not improve your chances of winning. giveaway sponsored by AXE. some restrictions apply. open only to US residents only. entries will be accepted through 11pm, pacific time. on tuesday, july 21. thank you. :)

review: Dove Ultimate Visibly Smooth (and a giveaway!)

it's always an unpleasant subject, but underarm hair is annoying. what's even more annoying is having to shave to keep armpits smooth (i could wax, but i don't like having to grow out the hair. and yes, i said it, armpit, LOL!). Dove Visibly Smooth antiperspirant/deodorant was created to not only give fabulous wetness and odor protection, as well as soothe skin with their signature Dove moisturizers, but to also provide the user with a Pro-Epil complex that helps soften and minimize the appearance of underarm hair over time. this makes for easier removal and longer time between shaves.

so does it work?

from my experience over the last couple of weeks, it is beginning to! i've noticed, in addition to no odor and very little wetness, it has become easier to shave my underarm hair (the Wild Rose scent-- sent to me by Dove's PR-- smells beautiful). i have had no irritation after shaving, as has happened in the past, and hopefully, i'll be shaving less and less the longer i use it.

i think you'll love Dove's new Visibly Smooth (you can buy it online here), and am offering you the chance to win a full-size for yourself. of course, Dove wants to pamper you more, so they are throwing in a plush robe and an adorable stainless steel razor, too! this complete package is worth over $100-- do you want it?


click on the images to enlarge


here's how to enter:

*email me, bgmcontests@gmail.com with "Dove Giveaway" in the subject line

*please provide your full name and mailing address

*U.S. residents only

* deadline to enter is 11pm, pacific time on july 17, 2009

best of luck!

xo
**read please: entering this contest means you are giving me permission to forward your name, email and mailing address to representatives of Dove for fulfillment and mailing of contest prize. failure to include all information requested will disqualify your entry. one (1) winner, chosen at random, will receive the prize mentioned. duplicate entries will not improve your chances of winning. giveaway sponsored by Dove. some restrictions apply. open only to US residents only. entries will be accepted through 11pm, pacific time. on friday, july 17. thank you. :)

Perricone MD Advanced Face Firming Activator Giveaway!

it's time for another giveaway, and this one is fabulous! i've teamed up with Perricone MD to bring you the chance to win their Advanced Face Firming Activator. not only is this the brand's top-seller, but Perricone skincare products are favored among celebs and have been featured in many magazines including InStyle, Allure, Vanity Fair and Esquire.


Advanced Face Firming Activator (a $120 value) is paraben-free and will leave your skin smooth and glowing. it transforms skin to appear firm and toned using Alpha Lipoic Acid and DMAE. all of this products ingredients work synergistically to visibly resurface skin's texture, reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and enlarged pores, and reveal a radiant and healthy complexion.

so do you want it? here are the simple requirements*:

*send me an email to bgmcontests@gmail.com with Perricone Contest in the subject line

*please include your full name and mailing address

*US residents only please

*entry must be received by midnight pacific time on thursday, june 18, 2009


i will announce the winner on friday, june 19, 2009-- good luck! visit perriconemd.com to see the entire line of fabulous products.

xo

*read please: entering this contest means you are giving me permission to forward your name, email and mailing address to representatives of Perricone MD for fulfillment and mailing of contest prize. failure to include all information requested will disqualify your entry. one (1) winner, chosen at random, will receive the prize mentioned. duplicate entries will not improve your chances of winning. giveaway sponsored by Perricone MD. some restrictions apply. open only to US residents only. entries will be accepted through 12am (midmight) pacific time on thursday, june 18. thank you. :)