Giveaway Break - Dove Visibly Smooth

I'm really enjoying Dove Visibly Smooth in Wild Rose. I've also heard nothing but good things from my friends as well.

I had this deodorant on over the weekend, and while at yoga class, I could smell it during different poses - it was so nice! It's not an overbearing scent, but just enough of a perfume scent to make it enjoyable to smell during the downward facing dog pose :)

***Giveaway***

Enter to win Dove Visibly Smooth Wild Rose Anti-Perspirant Deodorant!

Fill out the form below to win! 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!

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This giveaway is open to US residents. The contest will end on Monday, March 29st. I will randomly select the lucky winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

5 Minute Makeup Routine

Your Go-To Five-Minute Makeup Routine

How to look fabulous even when you’re pressed for time

Just because you only have five minutes to get ready in the morning doesn’t mean you should run out the door looking like it. (Unless you’re going for the bedhead, just-woke-up look. In that case, heave ho!) This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to get a gorgeous makeup look in under five minutes. See tutorial

Dove Girl's Night Out

Last Friday was Lipgloss Break's Dove Night Out Event, themed 'A Black Top Affair.' The day started off snowy...the roads were horrible here in Michigan. But have no fear, a little snow didn't keep us from having a great time! There were 10 of us girls that got together for wine tasting and h'orderves, music and a little dancing (specifically fist pumping, see video below).

I purchased a variety of wines from Main Street Cheese Market in downtown Brighton, along with painted glasses for all the girls to drink in style. We snacked on mini pinwheel sandwiches, cheeses, dips and breads. We sang happy birthday to the birthday girls and shared cake and desserts. We put on some good dance music, gossiped, and of course, topped off the bottles of wine by the end of the night.

I want to thank Dove for sponsoring a wonderful night to help promote their new deodorant, Dove Visibly Smooth. We all received a sample in the Wild Rose scent, which is wonderful! Like a light perfume, it smells like a sweet floral bouquet, but it's not overbearing. I've heard nothing but great reviews so far from my friends. Enjoy the below video, including close ups of our food, drinks and fist pumping.







To participate in the Dove Visibly Smooth VIP program, I was provided with five (5) product samples to giveaway on my blog as well as ten (10) product samples for my guests, car service and compensation for dinner out with my friends. Dove provided me with these items so I could organize the event myself and without any influence from Dove.

Zoe Saldana's Oscar Style with TRESemmé

TRESemmé Celebrity Stylist Mara Roszak has provided simple how-to’s on how to get Zoe’s super-chic up-do:
“We wanted to to have an editorial look because she was wearing Givenchy. We also didn't want the hair and make up to compete with the dress so we created an elegant but effortless look.”

1. Apply TRESemmé Naturals Lightweight Mousse all over damp hair and blow dry away from the face with volume, flipping head upside down when the hair is almost dry to finish.
2. Separate the crown from the rest of the hair and pull back sides and back into a tight ponytail. Pull the hair almost all the way through, leaving the ends tucked into the pony tail holder to create a half bun shape. Let a few pieces in the back fall out for a messier look.
3. Tease the top of the hair, pull back to meet the back and pin, criss-crossing the bobby pins for a secure hold. Spray all over with TRESemmé TRES TWO Extra Hold Hair Spray.
4. My Stylist Secret: Spray hairspray on finger tips and gently pull the hair around the face with your fingers to loosen the hair, giving it an organic effortless look.

Lancôme & Demi Moore's Academy Awards Look

Demi Moore was a complete vision at the Academy Awards, from her dusty rose Versace gown to her easy updo to her softly dramatic makeup. Celebrity makeup artist Jo Strettell did the beauty honors for the always-stunning Demi.

For Demi’s complexion, Jo mixed two Giorgio Armani foundations—Luminous Silk Foundation and Lasting Silk UV SPF 34 Compact Foundation—and swept YSL Touche Éclat under the eyes and around the nose. Lancôme’s Blush Subtil in Rose Fresque, just on the apples of the cheeks, brightened her complexion. Jo created the soft, smoky eye with Lancôme Color Design Eye in Ciel du Soir on the lid and Color Design Eye in Honeymoon as a highlight from right above the lid to the brow bone and on the inner corner of the eyes. Lancôme’s Le Crayon Khôl in Gris Noir lined the eyes and Jo softened the look by smudging the line. The lashes were curled with a Shu Uemura lash curler, followed by several coats of Lancôme Hypnôse Drama in Excessive Black on the top lashes and Ôscillation Mascara in Black to the lower lashes. For Demi’s lips, the combination of Lancôme’s L'Absolu Rouge in Rich Cashmere and Juicy Tubes in Spring Fling created a pretty, nude lip that had just enough pop.

NARS Cosmetics at the 2010 Oscars

NARS Cosmetics worked with celebrity makeup artist Matthew Vanleeuween to create the makeup look for Jennifer Lopez and Vera Steimberg to create the makeup look for Zoe Saldana at the 2010 Oscars. NARS’ NEW Enchanted Cream Blush was key in creating these looks along with many other products from the upcoming Summer 2010 Collection.

Jennifer Lopez wore the following products to achieve a soft, yet radiant look:

• Orgasm illuminator

· Enchanted Cream Blush (NEW for Summer 2010; try Gueule de Nuit Cream Blush for a similar effect)

• Desire Blush

· Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base (NEW for Summer 2010, Available May 1^st)

• D. Gorgeous Single Eyeshadow
• Brousse Duo Eyeshadow
• Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara
• Cruising Lipstick
• Sweet Dreams Lip Gloss

“Based on her dress, I wanted to create an ethereal movie-star look. I kept the cheekbones high and highlighted with the NARS Enchanted Cream Blush for a soft and supportive look.” –Matthew Vanleeuween for NARS Cosmetics

Zoe Saldana wore the following products to achieve a fresh and luminous effect:

· Orgasm Illuminator

· Enchanted Cream Blush (NEW for Summer 2010; try Gueule de Nuit Cream Blush for a similar effect)

· Lamu Multiple (NEW for Summer 2010; try South Beach Multiple for a similar effect)

· Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base (NEW for Summer 2010, Available May 1^st)

· Brousse Duo Eyeshadow

· Nuits Blanches Eyeliner Stylo

· Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara

· Love Devotion Lipstick (NEW for Summer 2010; try Casablanca Lipstick for a similar effect)

· Ophelia Lip Gloss

“We wanted to achieve a sexy and sophisticated look while keeping it balanced with her dress. With luminous skin and neutral-glossed lips, I was able to really focus on her beautiful almond-shaped eyes.” -Vera Steimberg for NARS Cosmetics

Products from the Summer Collection will be available April 15^th on narscosmetics.com. All other products are currently available on narscosmetics.com. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Curel Skin Advisor

Curel has launched a new interactive, online tool, the Skin Advisor, that offers skin analysis and provides advice on common skincare issues.

Below are a few quotes from Dr. Westley who partnered with Curel to create this tool.

• “I partnered with Curel to create the Skin Advisor, an interactive tool on curel.com designed to help users identify and address skincare concerns like dryness, itching, allergies and eczema, to name a few. 10-20% of children have eczema, and many continue to suffer in adulthood. One of the most common complaints I see in my office is dry skin, itchiness and skin prone to rashes. People don’t know what regimen is right for their skin and many times parents are also confused what they should be using for their children’s skin.”

• “I worked closely with Curel to develop a series of questions that recreate the experience of visiting the dermatologist’s office. When users answer the questions provided, the Skin Advisor generates a customized analysis of their skin concerns as well as lifestyle tips and Curel product recommendations to treat those concerns. The advisor is very detailed, asking questions about skin type and very specific questions about symptoms people experience, just like I ask my own patients. The analysis generated is also very detailed and gives very useful tips and recommendations for people to start treating their skin. There is also a helpful allergen guide that people can navigate if they suspect they may be allergic to something they are coming into contact with. It actually can help target a specific ingredient that they can look for on product labels.”

• “Once consumers complete the Skin Advisor questionnaire, they can read more about the various skin issues covered at curel.com. If users still have additional questions, they can submit those questions online and I will answer them personally and provide additional insight.”

• “While serious skin conditions require a dermatologist’s attention, the Curel Skin Advisor offers an advanced skin analysis and provides valuable advice for people seeking relief from common skincare issues, putting the cure in Curel.”

Start Prepping for Summer!

Start Prepping for Summer -- Now! These Tips Will Help

Look your best all spring and summer long with these quick hair and makeup tricks

If you’ve been waiting in anticipation for spring (heck, even summer!) to come and free you from your winter-long hibernation, it’s time to celebrate! But even with the cheerful change in weather, your schedule still might not be so pretty. Learn what quick, easy beauty tips you can incorporate to shave time off your routine. See tricks

2010 TotalBeauty.com Awards

The TotalBeauty.com Awards give women the opportunity to vote for their favorite beauty products in nearly 60 categories. Their votes determine which 59 products win the prestigious Total Beauty Award Readers' Choice seal of approval -- seen by millions of women on product packaging and in advertising.

The polls are now open, and will be closing on March 31. Visit TotalBeauty.com to vote!

M·A·C Tabloid Beauty

It’s no secret, the tabloids have taken over! More often than not, though when we read the fantastical claims made in tabloids, they turn out to be true. Well, M·A·C is following the trend – we’re putting our money where our mouth is with our new Tabloid Beauty collection!



Anyone can make a claim, but not everyone can back it up. These products are a collection of M·A·C faves, each with claims that we’ve clinically tested and proven. And each claim is displayed proudly on each package:



PRO LONGWEAR LUSTRE LIPCOLOUR

Non-transfer fixed, with no feathering for a full

8 hour day!



PRO LONGWEAR LIPCOLOUR

Non-transfer fixed, with no feathering for a full

8 hour day!



PLUSH LASH MASCARA

112% increase in fullness, 125% increase in curl!



PENULTIMATE EYE LINER

Extremely long-wearing – 12 hours!



PREP + PRIME LINE FILLER

Improves firmness, visible lifting, visibly diminishes

lines in eight weeks!



PREP + PRIME SKIN REFINED

ZONE

Immediately reduces the appearance of visible pores over time, reduces clogged pores by 25%, shrinking the appearance of pore size by almost two-thirds! 26% improvement in smoothness and skintone, 24% reduction in sebum, 32% reduction in the appearance of pore size!