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Giveaway: Win a L’Oréal Paris Youth Code Serum Intense used on the set of The Hunger Games!

Phyllis — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:18:53 +0000

Loved by the cast of The Hunger Games to keep their skin hydrated on set, L’Oréal Paris Youth Code Serum Intense utilizes the latest development in gene science, GenActiv TECHNOLOGY™, for luminous, younger-looking skin.

Ingredients include Biolysat, Adenosine and peptides that are clinically proven to activate the repair gene, enhance the skin’s capacity for faster recovery and stimulate DNA and protein synthesis while producing collagen.

With just one drop, you will immediately notice a difference in the skin’s luminosity and in four weeks, you will see a significant reduction in the signs of aging and a dramatic improvement in skin texture and tone.

The giveaway has ended and the winners are Jenny, Pinky Li, Veronica Kim, Renabette and Stacy Z.

L’Oréal Paris Youth Code Serum Intense is available at drugstores nationwide and drugstore.com for $24.99.

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.