Giveaway Break - ckfree Fragrance

Inspired by the spirit of the modern, independent man who lives every day to the fullest, ckfree is an aromatic warm woody fragrance, unexpectedly fresh, yet casual and distinctly masculine. It opens with an invitation to free the mind with absinthe as a featured note. The journey continues with an unusual spiciness in the heart and winds it's way through sensual wood notes offering confidence and depth.

Key Ingredients:
top: thailand star anise, jackfruit, absinthe juniper berry
mid: suede, tobacco leaves, coffee absolute, south african buchu
dry: patchouli absolute, oakwood, texan cedarwood, costa rican ironwood

The bottle conveys the free spirited nature of the brand and iconic ck simplicity. A slip profile with masculine beveled edges and various angles create a sense of movement. the color palette for the bottle reflects an array of blues, drawn from the sky, ocean, trees and the earth. unpretentious and easy.

***Giveaway***

Fill out the form below to win a bottle of ckfree! Hey! Men need to take Lipgloss Breaks too :)

For extra entries, you can sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, follow me and retweet on Twitter, or become a fan on Facebook; just make sure to list the entries in your comment. Enter up to once a day & spread the word!

Retweet @lipglossbreak ckfree fragrance giveaway! http://bit.ly/34Pqtk

This contest is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Thursday, December 3rd. I will randomly select one lucky winners and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

Origins offers Free illy Espresso, Free GinZing and Free Gifts!

Origins and illy caffé are inviting the people of New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boca Raton and Dallas to stop by select Origins retail stores for an energizing pick-me-up on November 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th! Origins invites you to enjoy the following (with no purchase necessary!):

· FREE shot of illy espresso

· FREE sample of Origins new GinZing™ Refreshing eye cream (with Caffeine)

· FREE “Eye-Opening” Mini-Facial

· FREE makeup application

· Chance to win the Wake Up & Win Sweepstakes

To keep you bright-eyed and energized for weeks to come, Origins is giving away gift bags containing a three week supply of GinZing™ Refreshing eye cream and illy espresso, while supplies last.

Events will be held in the following locations:

New York, NY (opening at 8am)

Flatiron: 175 Fifth Avenue (

SoHo: 402 West Broadway

Upper West Side: 2327 Broadway

Grand Central: 62 Grand Central Terminal

Los Angeles, CA (opening at 9am)

South Coast Plaza: 3333 Bristol Street

San Francisco, CA

Embarcadero Center: One Embarcadero Center

San Francisco Centre: 865 Market Street

Boca Raton, FL (opening at 9am)

Town Center at Boca Raton: 6000 Glades Road

Dallas, TX (opening at 9am)

Southlake Town Square: 1426 Civic Place

Dove Hair Care Free Sample

Sign up for a free sample of Dove Hair Care, Heat Defense or Intense Damage Therapy.

Shopping Break - 20% off Beauty Ticket

Visit the BeautyTicket.com and take an extra 20% off all items in the Pink Boutique. Use code: THINKPINK20. Offer expires midnight, Oct 31st. Happy Shopping!

Total Beauty Break

The 12 Best Foundations Under $15

Get flawless-looking skin with these beauties from L'Oreal, CoverGirl and more

When it comes to foundation, it really pays to find the perfect product for you. After all, all the eye makeup and lip products in the world won't make you look gorgeous if your skin looks blah. On the bright side, TotalBeauty.com readers have found that you don't have to spend a fortune to get flawless-looking skin. In fact, there are plenty of cheapie products that will give you just that! Read on to see what they are. See foundations

No. 12: Almay Line Smoothing Compact Makeup for Dry Skin, $14.78

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.8

"It actually does improve the appearance of lines ..."

No. 11: Maybelline New York Pure Stay Powder Foundation, $7.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.8

"First time in my life, someone commented on my 'beautiful skin' ..."

No. 10: CoverGirl Advanced Radiance Age-Defying Liquid Makeup, $10.13

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.8

"I recently saw a friend I hadn't seen for a while and she asked if I had something done ..."

Want to see what's No. 1? Click here!

Happy TGIF Halloween!

Happy Halloween All! I know it's not officially here yet, but I'm feeling the spirit of Halloween already. I have my pink bob wig on, bright blue eye shadow, and I tried out the Dashing Diva Halloween Nails. I'm ready to go trick-or-treating...too bad I'm at work :)

I hope everyone has a great Halloween weekend...Angela

Smashbox WISH Holiday Collection

A portion of WISH Proceeds will be donated to Children's Miracle Network, a non-profit that provides care and life saving research for millions of sick or injured kids.

Shop the WISH Collection!

Eye WISH Palette

WISH for the Stars Set

WISH for a Flawless Complexion Set

WISH for the Perfect Tools Set

Bath & Body Works Sale & Coupon

My favorite...Bath & Body Antibacterial Hand Soaps. They are on sale for $3 until Sunday, and they have the holiday scents! While you're in the store, take this coupon and get a free Anti-bacterial Pocketbac hand gel with any purchase. Happy Shopping :)

Halloween Hair by Celebrity Stylist, Danilo

Put together the perfect hair do this Halloween. Tips below from Pantene Celebrity Stylist, Danilo.

Betty Draper from Mad Men

1. Start by using the Pantene Pro-V Smooth Shampoo & Conditioner to help tame frizz and leave hair silky

2. Apply the Pantene Restoratives Frizz Control Ultra Smoothing Balm to damp hair

3. Blow-dry hair using a natural or combination bristle

round brush

4. Wrap big sections of hair around a 1-inch barrel curling iron, wrapping from root to end for deep waves (wrap the front of hair away from the face and curl ends under)

5. Part hair to one side and apply gently brush hair with a natural bristly brush to keep curls together (using a synthetic brush will separate the curls creating a more tousled look)

6. Finish the look with the Pantene Pro-V Ice Shine Maximum Hold Aerosol Hairspray

Blair Waldorf ("B") from Gossip Girl

1. Start by using the Pantene Pro-V Texture Shampoo and Conditioner to prepare hair for a healthy, textured look
2. Apply Pantene Pro-V Volume Root Lifter Gel to damp hair from root to tip
3. Blow-dry hair periodically flipping hair upside down to create maximum fullness at the crown
4. Wrap large sections of hair around a 1-inch barrel curling iron starting at least 4” from scalp
5. Remove iron and quickly twist hot section pulling it into a rope-like shape until it cools – this will transform curls into waves
6. Brush hair out and run fingers through hair to break up the curls for a tousled look
7. Give hair added texture by adding some small braids and twists throughout hair
8. Complete the look with a headband, placing it 1-inch away from your hairline

True Blood (or Twilight) Vampire

1. Start by using the Pantene Pro-V Moisture Renewal Shampoo to hydrate hair for a good styling base

2 . Apply the Pantene Pro-V Ice Shine Mousse to damp hair for lightweight hold and added shine

3. Blow-dry hair using a natural or combination bristle brush

4. Curl hair using a 1-inch curling iron wrapping hair from tip to root to create tight curls; for defined curls, hold each section of hair in curl formation as it cools after removing iron

5. Pull hair half-up starting approximately ½ inch above the ears and secure with a clip or bow

6. Apply the Pantene Pro-V Restoratives Frizz control Anti-Humidity Hairspray to hair keep curls smooth and frizz-free

Uhura from "Star Trek"

1. Start by using the Pantene Pro-V Restoratives Frizz Control Shampoo and Conditioner to smooth hair and tame fly-aways
2. Apply the Pantene Pro-V Smooth Serum to give shine and smoothness, and protect hair from heat
3. Blow-dry using a flat brush with the airflow aiming down for a sleek, straight look
4. Flat iron hair, directing the iron downward, parallel with face for more “finished” looking ends
5. Pull hair back using a natural bristle brush for superior tension and smoothness, and secure ponytail at top of crown with an elastic
6. To create the illusion of a bun at the top of the ponytail, secure hair with a hair-embellished elastic (available in multiple shades to match your hair)
7. Complete the look with Pantene Pro-V Ice Shine Maximum Hold Aerosol hairspray for reflective shine

Double Giveaway - OPI Pink of Hearts & DuWop Pink Shimmer Lip Venom

Two great giveaways from two great beauty brands, doing something for a great cause...

For the third year, OPI has created a Pink of Hearts Nail Lacquer to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure to raise awareness of breast cancer during October. In 2009, OPI will donate $25,000 to Komen for the Cure. Pink of Hearts is a pretty, empowering light pink - a color meant to inspire and uplift. Each bottle features a special pink-ribbon cap wrap.

The color is a staple ever women should have. It reminds me a lot of Zoya's Barbie pink. It's super cute on both hands and toes and stayed on a good 5 days with base and top coats.

This October, DuWop’s Pink Shimmer Lip Venom takes on a new meaning, with a portion of the proceeds going to support the Cosmetic Executive Women Foundation’s Cancer & Careers program. Cancer & Careers is a revolutionary resource for working women with cancer, their employers, co-workers and caregivers that provides information and guidance for working women during and after cancer treatment. Featuring the same formula as the original bestselling Lip Venom, Pink Shimmer is infused with an extra sheen and light color, and is available at Sephora.com.

This is a very glossy gloss, and gives the illusion of fuller lips. I'm going to take a wild guess and say that DuWop was one of the first lip plumpers on the scene, and in my opinion, the best. If you are normally bothered by the slight 'sting' of lip plumpers, or are hesitant to try them out because of the sting, it helps l to put a balm on your lips first, and then apply the gloss. The balm keeps the gloss from stinging but will still give you a fuller look.

***Giveaway***

Fill out the form below to win OPI Pink of Hearts and DuWop Lip Venom! For extra entries, you can sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, follow me and retweet on Twitter, or become a fan on Facebook; just make sure to list the entries in your comment. Enter up to once a day & spread the word!

This contest is open to US and Canada residents only. The contest will end on Saturday, November 28th. I will randomly select THREE lucky winners and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!