Posts from — November 2007

Walmart.com is offering free samples of the Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Haircare line. Visit Walmart.com to request your freebie. These are usually up for only a month, so be sure to request soon!

The Finalists for the Everyday Minerals (EM) Contest have been announced and voting has begun. Visit this EM page to view the finalists. And… I’m proud to say, that I made the finalist cut (my look is “Rockin’ the Glow” shown on a previous Bionic Beauty post)!

If you would like to vote for your three favorite looks register for their forum (really simple process and no spam), then go to the Contest and Polls topic to cast your vote.

Voting ends December 10th.

Oh, and yes, I’d appreciate your vote if you like my look and application techniques.

Milani recently launched a new set of eyeliners called “Black Magic”. The product is a two sided pencil liner. One side is a blackened kohl pencil for lining the lashline and the other side is a glimmer pencil. The glimmer pencil can be applied over top of your black line or used across the entire lid for more shimmer. The Black Eyeliner only:

The kohl liner applied nicely, I went over the line twice just to make sure it was nice and even, but this probably was not necessary. I loved how steady it felt, and it didn’t smudge.

I let the black liner set for a bit, then applied the Glimmer liner over top and a little wider than the original black line. For a little extra Oompf, I added the glimmer under my lower lash line as well. This combo would be FANTASTIC for a holiday party look! The glitter was actually subtle enough for day wear and made my eyes really sparkle. There wasn’t any fall out from the glitter onto the rest of my face either.

Eyeliner with Glimmer Liner over top:

I would advise users to not use the glimmer liner on the inside rim of your eyes due to the glitter particles. Milani’s Black Magic liners come in 6 color combinations with the black kohl liner tinted with a bit of whichever color choice you make.

Black with a silver glimmer
Blue (dark) with a blue shimmer
Dark Green with a green “fir tree” shimmer
Teal (again this is dark) with a aquamarine glimmer
Pink (the kohl liner is almost an ultra dark maroon) with a girly pink glimmer
and Brown liner with a gold glimmer

Gorgeous eyes are now easy and affordable! You can find Milani products at your local drugstore or at BestBeautyOnline.com. These new Black Magic eyeliners are for 2008, so you may not find them out and about just yet.

Yep, everyone has their own mineral makeup line these days. And e.l.f. cosmetics has jumped on board. Their mineral makeup line includes: Foundation, Concealer, Blush and Mineral Glows (like veils). They look to be priced in the $5 range, and they offer some “Starter Kits”. The launch promo code is EGMINCX and will get you $5 off a mineral Starter Kit (with total purchase over $20). Offer expires December 15, 2007.

NEW e.l.f. products!

I recently tried out Coastal Scent’s Glossi Glaze, a smooth and light lip gloss. The color I tried is “50’s Twist” a shimmery raspberry. The gloss comes in a sleek pot and sells for $4.95 for a 5gram pot. Coastal Scents offers a color choice of 8 shades, which sounds like only a few, but it’s really a well-rounded color collection.

A swatch of the 50’s Twist Glossi Glaze:

Things I liked: smooth application, not sticky and not overly shiny. I really LOVED applying this gloss over top of my standard lip stains. It moisturized and added some depth to my lip color. Wonderful product!!

Here are the ingredients: Unpetroleum (made from Castor, Beeswax and Carnuba wax), Castor Oil, Candellila wax, Jojoba Oil, mica, iron oxide.

These glosses would make great little gifts for friends or family (or yourself!).

Boots UK/USA is holding a new contest. Enter now through December 31, 2007 for your chance to win a trip for 2 to London, England, including airfare, a spa package and 3 nights at The Montague on The Gardens.

You and a friend will enjoy a day of pampering in the luxurious surroundings in the heart of London, before hitting the town and seeing the sights. The trip also includes 3 night at The Montague on The Gardens, a beautiful hotel located close to Covent Gardens and the British Museum. Your luxurious life London Getaway is awaiting you, enter to win today.

Visit the Boots site to enter the contest. Good luck Bionic readers!

Ambi Skincare is offering free samples of their EVEN & CLEAR^™ Exfoliating Wash and EVEN & CLEAR^™ Daily Moisturizer with SPF 30 along with a $1.00 off coupon.

Ambi Skincare Samples

Try them out and let Bionic know what you think!