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Giveaway: Win Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Makeup Look from 2012 Golden Globes!

Phyllis — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:35:46 +0000

To complement the bold color of Sarah Michelle Gellar‘s Monique L’huillier gown, makeup artist Jake Bailey gave the actress a blue smoky eye with rosy lips at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Learn how to rock the look and win the L’oréal Paris products used on Sarah Michelle after the jump!

Step-by-Step How To
To start, Jake used L’oréal Paris Extra-Intense Carbon Black Eyeliner to rim and define the top and bottom lash lines. Next, Jake blended two shades of L’oréal Paris Infallible Eye Shadow in Midnight Blue and Sultry Smoke – using his fingertip, Jake gently blended both shades and used them outward and upward to create a smokey effect. To accentuate Sarah Michelle’s lashes he coated them with L’oréal Paris Voluminous False Fiber Lashes Mascara in Blackest Black.

He perfected her skin by buffing a dime size dollop L’oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Makeup in Caramel Beige over Sarah Michelle’s entire face and finished it with a dusting of Guerlain Mineral Powder in Les Violettes.

Jake used a powder bronzer from NARS in Laguna to warm her complexion and brightened her cheeks with a swirl of a shimmery coral blush called from Benefit in Coralista on the apples.

He lined Sarah Michelle’s lips and filled them in with a nude liner called from Urban Decay in wallflower. Jake finished the look by applying L’oréal Paris Infallible 8hr plumping gloss in Plumping Pink to add shine and dimension.

For her body he mixed equal parts AHAVA mineral body lotion and MAC strobe cream to add a healthy sheen to her shoulders arms and decolletage.

* Update: The giveaway has ended and the winner is Jeanine. Thanks everyone for taking part!

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Giveaway: Win Katharine McPhee’s Makeup Look from 2012 Golden Globes!

Phyllis — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:31:30 +0000

At the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards, Katharine McPhee looked ethereal with a soft smoky eye and coral peach lips. Keeping reading for a step-by-step tutorial from her makeup artist Lauren Andersen and a chance to win some of the products used on Katharine, courtesy of L’oréal Paris.

Step by Step How-To
To create the base for her look, Lauren started with Cle de Peau Beaute Refining Fluid Foundation SPF 24. Next, she applied L’oréal Paris Magic Smooth Soufflé Blush in Celestial to the apples of Katharine’s cheeks for a soft, natural flush.

On the eyes, she swiped L’oréal Paris Infallible Eye Shadow in Iced Latte across the lids, blending it into the crease for a sultry, warm smoky eye. She also thinly lined eyes with L’oréal Paris Voluminous Smoldering Eyeliner in Brown to deepen the look of lashes, which she coated with L’oréal Paris Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara.

For the lips, Lauren used Dior Rouge Contour Lip Liner in Linen and L’oréal Paris Infallible Gloss 8HR in Petal.

Lauren finished with a dusting of Yves Saint Laurent Poudre Sur Mesure – a semi loose powder in neutral to set the overall look.

* Update: The giveaway has ended and the winner is Kayla. Thanks everyone for taking part!

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Win A Free Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette!

Phyllis — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 03:24:35 +0000

‘Tis the season of giving, so I am giving away a brand-new, sold-out Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette to one lucky reader of Make Up For Life!

A great sequel to the original Naked palette that took over the internet by storm, Naked 2 comes with 12 gorgeous taupe and greige neutrals along with a lipgloss and dual-ended brush.

To enter the giveaway, just do ONE of the following:

* Follow me on Twitter and send me a tweet.

* Be a fan of the Makeup For Life Facebook Page and leave a comment on there.

The giveaway ends on this Sunday, 12/25 and is only open to US residents. Good luck ladies!

* Update: The giveaway has ended and the winner is Joyce An.

New to Naked 2? See my review and swatches to see why it’s AWESOME!

Vaseline x Chris March Launches Blinged Up Vaseline Lip Therapy Jars

Phyllis — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:40:45 +0000

This holiday, Bravo “Mad Fashion” star and famed costume designer Chris March teams up with Vaseline to give the classic Vaseline Lip Therapy Jars a makeover.

Decked with nearly $50 of Swarovski crystals, the limited-edition bejeweled miniature jars are not only cute to look at but also perfect for keeping your lips moisturized in the harsh winter. And in the spirit of the season, Vaseline will be giving away 100 custom jars during a one-day flash giveaway. All you have to do is go to www.vaselineliptherapy.com on 12/19 (8pm ET). Good luck!

The regular Vaseline Lip Therapy Jar is now available at Wal-Mart and Target for $1.99.

Flirt! Cosmetics Big Flirt Sheer and Shiny Lipgloss Review, Swatches and Photos

Phyllis — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 23:25:26 +0000

To embrace the iconic style of the early 1960’s where everything was big and sexy, Flirt! Cosmetics created Big Flirt Sheer and Shiny Lipgloss, the flirtiest, shiniest and boldest lipgloss yet.

Flirt! Cosmetics Big Flirt Sheer and Shiny Lipgloss
The first thing that caught my eye was the humongous yet cute packaging. With its black cap and mega-tip applicator, the Big Flirt Sheer and Shiny Lipgloss looks like a jumbo, polka-dot version of MAC Tinted Lipglass.

Flirt! Big Flirt Gloss vs MAC Tinted Lipglass

The lipgloss is formulated with jojoba oil to help soften and condition lips and applies smoothly with a sweet, vanilla scent. I personally don’t find it to be that moisturizing on my super dry lips but I do like that it is creamy and does not feel too tacky.

There are 8 wearable colors in both cream and shimmer finishes, including:

• Berry Bombshell – a sheer dark purple
• Bigger Than Rose – a plum with golden shimmer
• Big Pink Sunshine – a golden pink
• Coral-Me Fabulous – a creamy coral
• Big Pink Kisses – a creamy bubblegum pink
• Big Blush – a shimmery medium pink
• Big On Nude – a shimmery pinky peach
• Big On Beige – a shimmery golden beige

The colors all show up semi-sheer with lots of shine just as the name suggests, so you will need to layer a bit to get the color you see in the tube. The gloss also stays on pretty well, even after a drink. Below are swatches of my two favorite shades, Big Pink Kisses and Bigger Than Rose:

Wearing Big Pink Kisses

Wearing Bigger Than Rose

Overall, Flirt! Cosmetics Big Flirt Sheer and Shiny Lipgloss is a fun, cute product that is easy to use and perfect for just a tinge of color and shine.

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Flirt! Cosmetics Big Flirt Sheer and Shiny Lipgloss will be available at Kohl’s department stores nationwide and kohls.com in August for $15.50.

To try this product before anyone else, just leave a comment with your name and e-mail address by July 23rd. I will be giving away Berry Bombshell, Big Pink Sunshine, Coral-Me Fabulous, Big Blush, Big On Nude and Big On Beige to three lucky readers.

The giveaway has ended and the winners are Kristy, styleezta and Melody.

Disclosure: The products in this entry were provided by the manufacturer for consideration. Please see my Disclaimer for more information on my posting policy.