FREE Pantene Samples for the Celeb-Savvy

FREE Pantene Samples For the Celeb-Savvy

Pair the star with their signature 'do and get a freebie

How well do you know celebs? Try your hand at this quiz and see if you can guess which hairstyle goes with each star. Then, you'll get FREE beauty goodies from Pantene. Take quiz

Giveaway Break - Goody Samba Delight Clips

Oops! I accidentally erased the original giveaway post for this item. All previous entries will still count!!! Please spread the word for the new link!

Goody's new Global Chic Collection is inspired by the flora and faunas of exotic lands around the globe. Transport your style to the Sahara with a hot assortment of headbands, or add a splash of color to your style with barrettes inspired by Bali landscapes.

Goody does a great job at capturing the latest styles and making hair accessories that are reasonably priced. I am a huge headband fan, and I'm thoroughly impressed with the designs for this line. They are similar to ones that I've seen at J Crew and Anthropologie. The prices for this collection range from $3-$7. Keep this in mind for upcoming prom styles!

The Goody Global Chic Collection will be available exclusively at Walmart stores from April through October 2010.

***Giveaway***

Enter to win a set of Goody Samba Delight Salon Clips! These are beautiful clips, perfect for summer (picture above)!

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!

This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Saturday, May 8th. 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!

And the Winners Are...

Beauty Expiration Kit - jazimmerman1

Hey Dude Giveaway - kkatz1229
EcoTools Giveaway - lilyk & shopper235
Origins and Ojon Giveaway - ashoksil & tiramisu392
Tart D'Amande Souffle - eering99

Flatter Your Face Shape with these Makeup Tricks

Flatter Your Face Shape With These Makeup Tricks

Follow these expert makeup tricks to get your best look ever

Is your face shape a square? Oval? Heart or circle? Figure it out, then read tips from makeup artist to the stars, Nick Barose. You'll also see which celeb has your same face shape and get recommendations for which makeup products to use and how to apply 'em. Get tips

CARGO CheekActivator

On Sunday, April 11 CARGO International make-up artist Renée Ryan will be featured on QVC sharing her famous “tips and tricks” and introducing CARGO’s most innovative product yet – CheekActivator™.

Plumped-up, dewy cheeks are the perfect way to show off – or fake – a summer glow. CARGO’s CheekActivator™ is the ticket! It’s a revolutionary cream blush that lifts and sculpts cheeks while providing a natural rosy look. Featuring skin-energizing minerals and deep tissue hydration technology, your skin will look and feel radiant. CARGO’s innovation doesn’t stop there: with CheekActivator™, you can actually customize your color! The more you rub CheekActivator™ onto your skin, the more intense the shade becomes!

Renee’s exclusive tip: To achieve a beautiful, sculpted look, apply CheekActivator™ to the hollows of the cheeks and blend upward. Your face will be instantly contoured. Remember, with CARGO’s professional, hi-tech formula, a little goes a long way. A pea-sized amount will do!

Say Yes to the Prom Dress

WHO: As a leader in the online and television health and beauty industry KYMARO® Health & Beauty Spa Essentials targets high school teenage girls with a nationwide campaign to boost their confidence in honor of National Teen Self-Esteem Month (May).

WHAT: KYMARO®’s nationwide campaign “Say Yes to the Prom Dress” offers high school Junior and Senior teenage girls a once in a lifetime opportunity to have a free head-to-toe makeover for Prom through a live contest on Facebook. In order to win each applicant has to submit a one page, heart-warming essay on why she does not want to attend her prom, and five lucky applicants with the most compelling stories will win a free makeover.

WHERE: Cincinnati, OH, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Orlando, FL, Atlanta, GA

WHEN: Contest starts on April 5 - 15th. Winners to be selected on April 15th

WHY: Kymaro® Health & Beauty Spa Essentials has helped boost confidence among women since its creation in 2004, and now BJ Fazeli, CEO and owner of BJ Global Direct, Inc., takes it to the next level by spreading this confidence to teenage girls in hopes to better the quality of life for teenagers and women nationwide.

For more information on how to enter, visit their Facebook page!

Cargo Cosmetics PlantLove

CARGO Cosmetics is pleased to announce an expanded partnership with the one-stop, upscale cosmetics shop CVS’s prestige retailer, Beauty 360. Beginning April 8, CARGO’s revolutionary, 100% natural PlantLove™ Collection will be available in Beauty 360 stores nationwide.

CARGO Founder and President Hana Zalzal comments, “The timing couldn’t be better to partner with such an inventive retailer. Beauty 360’s goal of creating a convenient way to shop for all beauty products is entirely consistent with our philosophy of making make-up better, smarter and easier for the consumer. Together, CARGO and Beauty 360™ will offer high-quality, professional-grade cosmetics that are accessible to every woman. We are excited to expand CARGO’s relationship with CVS Beauty 360 as our newest PlantLove™ retail partner.”

Always innovating, CARGO Cosmetics introduced PlantLove™ by creating the first-ever environmentally friendly lipstick. Even the packaging, a compostable tube made entirely from corn, is “green.” In response to the overwhelming success of the lipstick, CARGO launched a full PlantLove™ Collection, the only prestige brand to be given ECOCERT™, the highest eco-distinction. This global designation ensures that all product, process and packaging meet the strictest standards for natural, organic and environmentally friendly content.

To further reduce our eco-footprint, PlantLove™’s compostable packaging is made of Polylactic Acid (PLA), a polymer made from corn – a renewable and abundant resource. What’s more, PLA production emits less greenhouse gas than traditional plastics. Even PlantLove™ boxes are made from 100% post-consumer waste paperboard. The mill supplying this paperboard manufactures under carbon-neutral conditions, using 100% renewable energy. The PlantLove™ Collection is truly as good as it gets.

Hana Zalzal added “For us, PlantLove™ has always been more than a product, it’s a movement. As Mahatma Ghandi said, ‘Be the change you want to see in the world.’ We believe that small actions taken by large groups can change this world.”

CARGO’s 100% natural PlantLove™ Collection will be available in CVS Beauty 360 stores and on www.beauty360.com beginning on April 8, and is eco-friendly in product, process and packaging! PlantLove™ is also the only prestige brand to be labeled ECOCERT™, the highest eco-distinction.

Bloomingdale's Tote-ally Green Design Contest

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Bloomingdale's. All opinions are 100% mine.

Bloomingdale's is partnering with famed handbag designer Rebecca Minkhoff (one of my favorites!) and going green. The Tote-ally Green design contest allows you to design a tote bag on their site, and be entered to win a $2,000 Bloomingdale's gift card!

Rebecca Minkhoff and a panel of fashion experts will be judging the tote bags, and the winning bag will be sold exclusively at Bloomingdales.com!

To enter, log onto www.bloomingdales.com/design and design a tote bag that is unique to you. The design tool on the site is super easy to use, and a lot of fun! I could play handbag designer for hours! You can use shapes, colors and text, as well as import your own images.

After you complete your design, make sure to share it with your friends and encourage them to vote. This will help you to win! Facebook it, Tweet it (use hashtag #Bloomies), pass it along!

ADDITIONAL CONTEST INFO:
- Contest runs from April 7 - April 25, 2010
- One winner will be chosen everyday, based on their favorite submissions, and will receive a $100 gift card
- Submissions will be whittled down to 50 favorites based on user votes
- Grand prize winner who will receive a $2,000 shopping spree and the winning design will be sold exclusively at bloomingdales.com
- Entrant with the most votes can also win $1,000 shopping spree

Here's my design...think I'm going to win?

Friday Freebies

Dove Men Care Body Wash Sample (Men need freebies too!)

U by Kotex

Smashbox has a blog!

Check out Smashbox's new blog! To celebrate their new launch, they are giving one lucky Smashbox fan the ultimate Beauty Suitcase packed with $500 of Smashbox Cosmetics, plus a canvas beach tote from Allure Magazine! All you have to do is post your favorite beauty tip on the blog and you will automatically be entered to win!

Urban Decay Friends & Family Sale 30% Off!

Urban Decay is having their Friends & Family Sale - everything is 30% off from April 6-19th. Use code 1SFNF!

Giveaway Break - Tonic Hair Care Products

Tonic offers haircare that's all about sun, surf and style. Here's some highlights on some of their products:

Threesome
All in one hair care solution for the active waterman looking to get rid of a little extra baggage (and salt). It's' a high performance shampoo, conditioner and body was in one convenient bottle.
$12 8oz bottle

Luster
A leave-in conditioning mist with powerful UV-inhibitors and natural botanical oils designed to protect hair from the damaging effects of sun, salt, wind and chlorine.
$14 8oz bottle

The Chronic
This is a shampoo and conditioning system that is a potent formulation of superior plant-infused ingredients created to cleanse and fortify weather beaten hair.
$14 8oz bottle

***Giveaway***

Enter to win this threesome of Tonic hair care products!

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 onFacebook; just make sure to list the entries in your comment. Enter up to once a day!

This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Thursday, May 6th. 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!

Is Your Anti-Aging Routine Up To Par?

Is Your Anti-Aging Routine Up To Par?

Take this quiz to find out what you should be doing to combat signs of aging

This interactive quiz will identify your aging skin concerns, determine your current beauty routine and then suggest the best anti-aging products for you. Take quiz

Flat Iron Experts

In the market for a new flat iron? FlatIronExperts.com has a huge selection, as well as great sales.

A flat iron is an investment, and one should do the appropriate research before buying just any old flat iron. Each item has customer reviews so you can do the appropriate research and make sure you are buying the flat iron, curling iron, etc., that is right for you.

Their current Spring promotion: Spend $100 and get a free travel flat iron for free!

Use the code ANGELA5 at checkout to receive an additional 5% off your order!

Purple Tip Manicure

What do you think of my Easter manicure? Purple tips to match my outfit for the day. I used Zoya nail polish in Malia from their Twist collection. Kind of reminded me of Easter Eggs so I went with it. After finishing the tips, I applied a top coat using Nic's Sticks in the Brightening Base coat.

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter everyone! I hope everyone had a great weekend, see you on Monday!

Darphin Launches "50 Little Luxuries"

This Spring, Darphin is introducing what I can only describe as the most luxurious $50 face cream ever- Hydraskin Essential. It’s a super-moisturizing emulsion featuring ingredients like Butterfly Lavender and Organic Shea Butter for the softest, healthiest skin…

To celebrate the launch, starting TODAY, Darphin is inviting women to share their favorite $50 luxury at www.50littleluxuries.com. For every tip shared, a donation will be made to the IDEAL Providence Farms to purchase school supplies for children in Ghana (these are the children of the women harvesting the Organic Shea Butter in Hydraskin Essential as part of Darphin’s efforts to support the community.)

Celebs have already shared theirs- some favorites include:

Emmy Rossum treats herself to buying a favorite TV show DVD series and coffee ice cream.

Kara DioGuardi indulges in an extra long pedicure massage.

Becki Newton spoils herself with fresh flowers.

Whitney Port’s $50 pleasure is a manicure and pedicure.

Perrey Reeves picks up a great new plant for her garden.

On April 21^st, the 50 most creative entries will win a preview of Darphin’s favorite $50 luxury- a full-size Hydraskin Essential. And a grand prize winner will be treated to a New York City Spa Getaway for two- with transportation to NYC, 2 nights at the Surrey Hotel, Darphin treatments and more.

Giveaway Break - Havaianas Flip Flops

Spring has sprung. It was in the high 70s today in Michigan, and tomorrow it's going to be the 80s!!! I'm so excited, I just may wear flip flops to work...

Speaking of flip flops, check out Havaianas new summer line of women's flip flops. They have new prints, styles and even added crystal embellishments!

***Giveaway***

Enter to win a pair of Havaianas Slim Peacock flip flops!

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 onFacebook; just make sure to list the entries in the form. Also, make sure to enter your mailing address, color choice and flip flop size for the flip flops - Enter up to once a day!

This giveaway is open to US residents. The contest will end on Saturday, May 1st. 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!

MAC Cosmetics Liberty of London

The very latest in a series of famous M·A·C Collaborations, it was only a matter of time before the demure-to-daring kaleidoscopic prints of Liberty of London coloured our world with Brit wit and bohemian chic. From the unstudied, Sienna Miller style of Spitalfields Market to the grit-and-glamour of Portobello Road, the swinging London girl has always been an unstoppable M·A·C makeup force! Spring 2010 insists on the ultimate flower fusion, with M·A·C Give Me Liberty of London, creating cool Britannia compacts and Lipsticks, Eye Shadows, Powder, Blush, Nail Lacquers and, of course – blushing, bountiful, quite British accessories.

Easter Event at LUSH

LUSH will be having a national Easter Event at every shop nationwide all-day Saturday (April 3rd). Give the Easter Bunny a break a hop over to LUSH for last minute basket filling. Kids and parents can have a good time while stocking up on all of LUSH's limited edition Easter treats. Spend $40 and receive an Easter product FREE!

Olay Professional Pro-X Rebate

Purchase $50 worth of Olay Professional Pro-X facial moisturizers and/or cleansers before April 9, and Olay will send you a $20 rebate.

Just download and complete this form and mail it in along with your receipt by April 23; in a few short weeks, a check will arrive in the post.

15% off at Sephora

Start spring cleaning with your makeup bag, stop by any Sephora store to restock and refill on all of your beauty needs. Beauty Insiders save 15% off their entire purchase April 12^th –19^th! Now is the time to shop!

Want 15% off but not a Beauty Insider?

Sign up on Sephora.com – it’s fast and free.

Does Your Diet Help or Harm Your Skin?

Does Your Diet Help or Harm Your Skin?

The answer is in this quiz

Captain obvious here: Eating right is great for our health and our figures. But did you know that your food choices can yield shiny hair and better skin? In this quiz, you’ll find which ingredients will give you a beauty boost. Take quiz

Private Beauty Sales this Week

Bare Escentuals at RueLaLa - Click here for a free private invitation

StriVectin sale at HauteLook - Click here for a free private invitation

Mally Beauty at Gilt Groupe - Click here for a free private invitation

Giveaway Break - Garnier Ultra-Lift Pro

Turn back the clock with Garnier's highly advanced formula that targets the advanced signs of agining - sagging and loss of definition in the facial contours - specifically targeting the problem areas of the neck, cheek and jaw-line for more sculpted and lifted skin.

Pro-Tense Technology - A new patent-pending skin lifting complex that improves skin's density and elasticity
Pro-Xylane from Beech Tree Extract - a patented anti-aging, eco-friendly Green Chemistry molecule that rebuilds skin's structure by plumping from deep within skin's surface layers
Soy Protein - boosts natural collagen production
Vitamin A - helps diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

Price: $16.99 at drugstores, starting January 15th

***Giveaway***

Enter to win Garnier Ultra-Lift Pro Gravity Defying Cream!

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!

This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Friday, April 30th. I will randomly select ten (yes, 10!) lucky winners and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

Jessica Daydream Collection for Spring

Anyone else super excited that it's going to be in the 70's this week in Michigan???? I think that deserves a fist pump!

Check out my blurry pic of Jessica Daydream Collection for Spring, in Eyes Wide Open. I'll be posting more previews of this line later this week.

Eyes Wide Open is a bright orange-ish coral color, perfect for spring. I think I'm going to use it for my next pedicure.

IMAAGE Mineral Blush Review

Looking for blush to give you some glow for Spring? IMAAGE Mineral Blush contains skin loving minerals that are good for your skin and IMAAGE's revolutionary technology lasts for up to 16 hours.

I tried IMAAGE Mineral Blush in Sparkling Rose and loved the natural glow it gave me. It went on really smooth and lasted all day while at work. It blended really well and didn't streak. It's hypo-allergenic so you can use it with sensitive skin.

Note: This review includes products that I received as samples, provided by the brand company or a PR rep. Please click here for more information regarding my disclaimer.

Bath and Body Works Summer Vanillas

Bath and Body Works has launched their new Summer Vanilla scents, Berry Vanilla, Coconut Vanilla and Lemon Vanilla...check them out for $1 for the 2 oz size. I smell Summer...

Oprah's Fave Beauty Products, and Budget Swaps

Oprah’s Fave Beauty Products: Our Budget Swaps

Get penny-pinching versions of the beloved daytime diva’s coolest stuff

The beauty products on Oprah’s “Favorite Things” episodes are the dopest, but seriously, who has the dough for them? That’s why we did a round up of discounted alternatives of a few of her fave things. See products

Lancome Bronze Riviera Collection

Lancome is ready for the warm weather with its new summer collection, "Bronze Riviera," a mix of mineral blushes, bronzers and sheer glosses.

Some of the highlights....

Ageless Minérale Blush, $29.50 - Loose mineral blush, available in Sparkling Sand, Brilliant Berryand Luminous Rose

Tropiques Minérale Magic Bronzing Brush, $33 - Portable bronzing, available in Cuivre 01

Tropiques Minérale Bamboo Bronzer, $45 - The oversized bronzer is back, this time inTemptingly Bronze

Juicy Tubes 100% Natural Origin, $18 - These have 100% natural origin ingredients (such as honey), flavors and fragrances. Available in Pink Precious, Blushing Beauty, Rose Pretty andSheerfully Sweet

Le Vernis Nail Polish in Ms. Perfectly Pink, $18 - A chic fuchsia shade ideal for steamy summer days

Beauty Deals at Walmart

For one week only, Marcy 27 through April 2, Walmart.com is offering exclusive, unbeatable beauty deals on items from brands like Olay, Hard Candy, L'Oreal and Neutrogena, free shipping on all Beauty Value Week items (of which there are many!) and a special bonus Hard Candy lip gloss with every order. I absolutely love the Hard Candy line...check out my review.

Walmart will also be sharing special deals on their beauty page starting today.

Favorite Hair Products of the Month

If I don't include a hydrating or protective cream in my hair care routine, I pay for it with extremely dry hair. Because of highlighting and hard water, I have to do Malibu treatments every other week just to keep my blond hair blond. Those with blond hair and hard water know what I'm talking about! Here are some reviews on my latest favorite hair hydrating and smoothing creams, and frizz eliminators.
MOMO Anti-Frizz Protective Fluid
Davines has a collection called MOMO, MOre MOisture, made up of ultra-hydrating hair care. The line is designed specifically to moisturize and revitalize hair. I've been using the Anti-Frizz Protective Fluid before drying my hair and I really like how it makes my hair turn out. It doesn't weigh my hair down, and keeps it full and frizz-less. A little goes a long way. Made from grapefruit seed extract, the scent is sweet like grapefruit, but doesn't last too long after drying. If you're looking for a new hair moisturizer and anti-frizz serum, I would check this one out. It's going to remain a staple for me, especially throughout the Michigan humid summers. Retails at $21. Find a store that carries Davines near you.

MoroccanOil Hydrating Styling Cream
This smells soooo good. The whole line smells good, but the MoroccanOil Hydrating Styling Cream has a similar scent to men's cologne, but not as a strong, and lasts throughout the day. The orange colored cream is fairly thin, and I would use a little more of this than I would the MOMO fluid, maybe a nickel size amount. It provides a soft hold to my hair, without completely weighing it down. After blow drying, my hair is super soft but not weighed down, and still looking full. Retails at about $30 at several different online retailers and salons.

Herbal Essences Touch Me Softly
Kiss frizz away with Touch Me Softly, part of the Tousle Me Softly line of Herbal Essences. I like to use a small amount after blow drying and straightening my hair, to keep frizz away and to separate my ends and give them the 'messy' look. Retails for about $7.

S Factor Smoothing Lusterizer
I've been using this since college! First off, smells great. Second, it works great. This is a terrific straightener that won't weigh your hair down. Lately I have been purchasing my refills on Amazon, for around $11. I would shop around online. If you buy it in a salon, you'll probably pay twice as much.

Goody Global Chic Collection

I love the fact that Goody is making super summery headbands. I'm a huge headband fan (see previous post). Looks like Goody has some really fun spring looks, and affordable too! These will be available at Walmart mid-April 2010. Just in time for Spring!

Giveaway Break - Vera Wang Princess

Rule your scent and channel royalty with the new Vera Wang Princess. Radiant and whimsical, this sheer, fruity floral scent embodies the modern day princess. Vera Wang teamed up with Zoe Kravitz to create this edgy delicate fragrance, which perfectly embodies Zoe's individuality and one of the a kind spirit.

You have to check out the Vera Wang Princess site....it's so fun!

Top Notes: Lady apples, Water Lily, Golden Apricot and Mandarin Meringue
Heart Notes: Pink Guava, Tahitian Tiare Flower, Wild Tuberose and Dark Chocolate
Base Notes: Vanilla and Amber Woods

The feminine scent is housed in a heart-shaped amulet. And because every princess must have her jewels, the bottle is topped with a bejeweled crown, featuring a gold band and sparkling amethyst-hyed crystals.

This is the ultimate girly scent. This is one of the only perfumes that I used the entire bottle up of without getting tired of the scent. The packaging is beautiful, crowned top and all. Let's face it, we're all princesses!

***Giveaway***

Enter to win Vera Wang Princess!

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!

This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Sunday, April 25th. 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!

10 Best TSA-Friendly Beauty Products

10 Best TSA-Friendly Beauty Products

These travel- and budget-friendly products will keep you looking gorgeous without breaking your vacation bank

We compiled 10 perfect beauty products for travel -- everything from mascara that won't run to the perfect hangover beauty mask. Tuck these babies in your suitcase and you'll glide through the airport without hassle. See Products

Laura Geller Cosmetics Sale - 30% off

Laura Geller Cosmetics sale - 30% off for one day! Free Shipping on orders over $50!