Posts from — April 2008

Ferro Cosmetics is sponsoring a contest at Bionic Beauty- Enter to win an extensive mineral makeup collection! I reviewed the Ferro mineral makeup line in February with lovely results.

Simply leave a comment below answering the following questions:

1. How many shades of Blush X3 does Ferro offer?
2. What is the minimum purchase price to be eligible for free shipping from Ferro?

Answers can be found on the Ferro Cosmetics website.

One winner will receive a loaded Ferro Cosmetics gift pack (you even choose the colors!):

• One Ultimate Foundation ($24.95),
• one Radiance Foundation ($19.95),
• one BlushX3 ($14.50),
• two Eye Candys ($25.90),
• one Deluxe Flat Top Foundation Brush ($25), and
• one Ultimate Concealer Brush ($15).

Please read the rules: One winner will be chosen from the qualified entrants and will receive the Ferro Cosmetics gift set as detailed above. To qualify for entry, you must follow the entry rules as outlined in this post. The Ferro giveaway is open to US and International residents. Please only enter once; duplicate entries will be discarded. Entry deadline is May 7, 2008 at midnight US ET. The winner will be chosen via Random.org and will be announced here on Bionic Beauty and contacted via email.

Please tell your friends and family about this Bionic Giveaway, the more the merrier! Best of luck to everyone!

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In honor of Earth Day, Tarte Cosmetics is offering 20% off of all tarte purchases. Their products are loaded with
healthy, natural ingredients and free of mineral oil,  sulfates, phthalates and synthetic fragrances.

Enter EARTH08 at checkout. The code is valid through May 2, 2008.

Bionic Beauty’s coverage of Earth Day beauty related news continues…

Beautorium.com is a brand new shopping website specializing in organic and natural beauty, body and skin care. They have combed the earth and hand-picked some of the finest, most exclusive natural and organic beauty brands from around the world. From anti-aging to pregnancy and baby, from body care to hair care, from aromatherapy to makeup, Beautorium is home to a luxury of “green” solutions for modern skin care and beauty needs.

Here’s a rundown of some of the “green” brands carried by Beautorim:
* Saaf: Translated as “Pure” in Persian, Saaf debuted in England in 2007 as the world’s first certified organic, vegetarian and halal skincare line. The chic line offers concentrated blends of rare cold-pressed botanicals and steam-distilled organic essential oils, such as the Organic Ultimate Moisture Face Serum – highly recommended for dry skin, premature aging, sun-damaged skin, and rosacea.

* Dr. Hauschka Skin Care: A pioneer of certified natural, holistic skincare since 1967, Dr. Hauschka Skin Care is based on age-old observations of rhythm. The German skincare line is the marriage between plant-based healing remedies and Biodynamics. The Dr. Hauschka Cleansing Cream, for example, has many devotees thanks in part to its wild-harvested ingredients.

* Farfalla: From the Swiss master crafter of natural perfumes, steam-distilled botanicals and gemstone oils, Farfalla is an exotic line of skin, body care and fragrance with a very loyal following. One of the favorites is the Frangipani line, with its light and delicate tropical scent combined into the best of bath and body.

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On Tuesday, April 22^nd (that’s today!), Physicians Formula is giving away 1,000 Organic Wear bronzers in order to help make our world a little greener with makeup that’s good for the earth and for us too!The contest will go live at noon today (12:00 Eastern Time/ET). The link to the site, will NOT be live until the contest begins, is:
http://www.physiciansformula.com/EarthDayGiveaway/

This contest is exclusive and is only being advertised on a select 15 blogs, so your chances are actually pretty darn good. Please let me know if any of you win!

I’m not sure why there is no John Frieda lineup for red heads, but the hair care company is offering free samples of Sheer Blonde and Brilliant Brunette shampoos and conditioners. No strings attached, but please act quickly. Head on over to Walmart.com to request your samples!

Cosmetic breakouts? Adult acne? Darn little cysts under your skin that feel so painful they make half your face hurt?

Yep. Count me in.

In a desperate situation, I whipped out Astara’s Blue Flame Purification Mask. It’s loaded with Tea Tree Oil and other gentle, but good-for-your-skin ingredients. The face mask is gentle enough for me to use (on my very sensitive skin) two to three times a week when I am in a breakout cycle. And unlike other treatments, this did not dry out my skin or cause irritation. My pimples dried out and began the healing process.

I did not care for the brush that came packaged with my mask, it was rough on my skin. However, once I switched to applying with my fingers (which is fun!), I was fine. I leave the Blue Flame mask on my face for 20-25 minutes. It rinses easily with water.

I also use the mask as a night-time spot treatment on problems areas or under-the-skin eruptions. When I wake up, I just rinse it off. This mask is potent, but gentle, and I after use, I can highly recommend it.

The Blue Flame mask is at Astara’s online store for $41 for a 2 oz jar, or $29 for a 1.3 oz jar.

Key Ingredients:

Tea Tree Oil, Bitter Orange, Pettigrain Oil, Tangerine Peel Oil, Grapefruit Peel Oil, Bergamot Fruit Oil, Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Red Clover, Vitamin E, Sage, Rosemary, Echinacea, Lemongrass.

And Walmart.com does it again! Paired with John Frieda, the online site is offering free samples of the new Curl-Around (for curly girls) and Straight-Ahead (for those with straight locks) Shampoos and Conditioners. You will also get a sample of the Frizz-Ease serum (choose either Original or XS). Choose your weapon, ladies!

Don’t hesitate, the samples are likely to go fast and are only available online (not in stores).