February 2014 Giveaway

It's time for another giveaway!

The prizes:

Read the rules and enter the giveaway after the jump.

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2013 Year End Giveaway

Here's my year-end giveaway.


The prizes:

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2013 Holiday Giveaway

Here's my holiday giveaway...


The prizes:

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2013 New Year Giveaway

Happy New Year! I want to thank you all for your continued support. I look forward to sharing more product reviews, swatches, and giveaways with you in 2013.


The prizes:

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May 2012 Giveaway

Time for another giveaway! :)

The prizes:

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April 2012 Giveaway

Another month, another giveaway! :)

The prizes:

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FOTD: Featuring MAC Viva Glam Nicki

I thought I'd do a quick look using MAC Viva Glam Nicki. I wanted to focus on the lips so everything else is simple. I think it's pretty wearable, right? What do you think?

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February 2012 Giveaway!

Ready for another giveaway?

The prizes:

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January 2012 Giveaway!

It's time for another giveaway! :)

The prizes:

Read the rules and enter the giveaway after the jump.

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WINNER: 400+ Followers Giveaway!

Thanks to everyone who entered my 400+ Followers Giveaway!

There were a total of 144 entries. All 144 entries were put into an Excel spreadsheet, then I used Random.org to pick 1 number.

And the winner is...

Lucky #4!

Congratulations, KimmieKarma♥!

Thanks to everyone who participated! There will be many more fun giveaways in the future, so stay tuned!

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400+ Followers Giveaway!

Here's a giveaway to celebrate hitting 400+ followers. I really appreciate you taking the time to read my posts (even though they are few and far between at this time), and I enjoy reading your comments/opinions.

Prize: All items were purchased by myself.

1. EDM All Smiles Blush
2. EDM Apple Blush
3. EDM Best Friends Blush
4. EDM Game Show Blush
5. EDM Once & Again Blush
6. EDM Plum Dust Blush

All items are new and untested.

The Rules:

1. You MUST be a PUBLIC follower of my blog thru Google Friend Connect.
2. Leave a comment on this blog post. What would you like to see in the future? Drugstore? High-end? Indie? Any specific brand and/or topic?
3. Limit to one comment (including bonus entries) please.
4. One (1) winner will be chosen randomly.
5. The deadline is July 31, 2011 11:59 PM EST.
6. This giveaway is open worldwide.

Bonus Entries (Optional):

1. Follow me (@jennifae) on Twitter and tweet the following: Follow @jennifae & enter to win 6 full-sized Everyday Minerals blushes! How to enter: http://bit.ly/jen400
2. Blog about this giveaway with a link back to my blog. Be sure to leave the URL of your post.
3. Post a link about this giveaway on your blog's sidebar.

* Blogs and twitter accounts set up just for giveaways will not be counted.

Thank you and good luck! :)

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FOTD: Pink and Purple Spring Look

I've been having so much fun playing with the new Silk Naturals colors! Here's another springy look I did today.

What I used:

Eyes: Urban Decay Original Primer Potion, Silk Naturals Pink Lemonade (eyelid), Silk Naturals Wired (crease), Silk Naturals Juiced (highlight), Maybelline Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner (upper lash line), Urban Decay Asphyxia 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil (lower lash line), Urban Decay Skyscraper Multi-Benefit Mascara, and Make Up For Ever Waterproof Eyebrow Corrector.

Face: Korres Vitamin E Face Primer, MAC Pro Longwear Foundation, MAC Pro Longwear Concealer (undereyes), Everyday Minerals Tea Time (contour), and Silk Naturals Sorbet (cheeks).

Lips: Silk Naturals Azalea Butter Cream, Silk Naturals Shrieking Violet Liquid Gloss

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WINNER of January Giveaway!

Thanks to everyone who entered my January Giveaway!

There were a total of 198 entries. All 198 entries were put into an Excel spreadsheet, then I used Random.org to pick 1 number.

And the winner is...

Lucky #154! Congratulations, LauraJAC!

Please stay tuned for my next giveaway...

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January GIVEAWAY!

Happy New Year! Let's start 2011 with a giveaway!

The Prize: This giveaway prize is provided by Jennifae.

One winner will receive 6 full-sized Everyday Minerals blushes:

• Everyday Minerals Apple
• Everyday Minerals Best Friends
• Everyday Minerals Champagne
• Everyday Minerals Plum Dust
• Everyday Minerals Short Cake
• Everyday Minerals Snuggle

All items are new and untested.

The Rules:

1. You must be a public follower of my blog with Google Friend Connect.
2. Leave a comment on this blog post. What is your favorite blush to use (brand and shade)? Be sure to leave your email address (or the best way to contact you privately).
3. Limit to one comment (including bonus entries) please.
4. One (1) winner will be chosen randomly.
5. The deadline is Jan. 31, 2011 11:59 PM EST.
6. This giveaway is open worldwide.

Bonus Entries (Optional):

1. Follow me (@jennifae) on Twitter and tweet the following: Follow @jennifae & RT to win 6 full-sized Everyday Minerals blushes! How to enter: http://bit.ly/jenjan
2. Blog about this giveaway with a link back to my blog. Be sure to leave the URL of your post.
3. Post a link about this giveaway on your blog's sidebar.

Thank you and good luck :)

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WINNERS: 100+ Followers Giveaway!

Thanks to everyone who entered my 100+ Followers Giveaway! There were a total of 114 entries... and only 2 winners. If you don't win this time, don't fret... there will be another giveaway very soon! :)

All 114 entries were put into an Excel spreadsheet, then I used Random.org to pick 2 numbers. The winning entries are...


Lucky #1 and #99!

Congratulations, 4wheel and Renay Shanel!

First winner to post gets first choice.

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GIVEAWAY: 100+ Followers! CLOSED!

I'm so happy to have reached 100+ followers, and I want to show you my appreciation by hosting another giveaway. :)

Prize A: This giveaway prize is provided by Jennifae.

1. EDM Siesta Blush (Discontinued)
2. EDM Pumpkin Pie Blush (Limited Edition)
3. EDM Back To School Blush (Discontinued)
4. EDM Swimming Pool Blush (Discontinued)
5. EDM Light Peach Blush/Lucent Face Powder (Discontinued)
6. EDM Lavender Concealer

Prize B: This giveaway prize is provided by Jennifae.

1. EDM Siesta Blush (Discontinued)
2. EDM Waffle Cone Blush
3. EDM Snooze Bar Blush
4. EDM Sunday Brunch Blush (Discontinued)
5. EDM Light Pink Blush/Lucent Face Powder
6. EDM Intensive Medium Concealer

All items are new and untested.


The Rules:

1. You must be a follower of my blog.
2. Leave a comment on this blog post. In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line? Be sure to leave your email address (or the best way to contact you privately).
3. Two (2) winners will be chosen randomly.
4. The deadline is Nov. 2, 2010 11:59 PM EST.
5. This giveaway is open worldwide.

Bonus Entries (Optional):

1. Follow me (@jennifae) on Twitter and tweet the following: Follow @jennifae & RT to win Everyday Minerals Siesta Blush + 5 more items! How to enter: http://bit.ly/jen100
2. Blog about this giveaway with a link back to my blog. Be sure to leave the URL of your post.
3. Post a link about this giveaway on your blog's sidebar.

Thank you and good luck!  :)

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Giveaway: EDM At The Zoo Collection... WINNER!

Thanks to everyone who entered my EDM giveaway! I'll try to host a giveaway every month, so if you don't win this time, please stay tuned for the next giveaway. :)

All 68 entries were put into an Excel spreadsheet, then I used Random.org to pick a number. The winning entry ended up being...


Lucky #13! Congratulations, LT16!

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GIVEAWAY: Everyday Minerals At The Zoo Collection!

Another month... another giveaway! ;)

The Prize:


Everyday Minerals has generously offered to give one of my followers one of their eye collections, At the Zoo, for a giveaway. This collection is no longer available on their website, so if you missed out, this is your chance to own one of their best sellers.

One winner will receive 3 eye shadows (At the Zoo, Hipster Hippo, and Sea Horse), Truly Tiger Blush, Luminizing Sunlight Powder, and a Jr. Eye Kabuki Brush. These will come in 5g jars (sample sizes), wrapped in a nifty gift box.

How To Enter:
1) You must be a follower of my blog.
2) Visit Everyday Minerals and tell me which of their products you would most like to try. (This is mandatory.)
3) Please leave your email address so I can contact you if you win.
4) The deadline is Sept. 15, 2010 11:59 PM EST.
5) One winner will be chosen randomly.
6) This giveaway is open worldwide (with the exception of a few countries that EDM does not ship to).

Bonus Entries (Optional):
1. Follow me (@jennifae) on Twitter. +1 entry!
2. Tweet about this giveaway. Be sure to mention @jennifae. +1 entry!
3. Blog about this giveaway with a link back to my blog and Everyday Minerals. Be sure to leave the URL of your post. +1 entry

Thank you and good luck! :)

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Review: Everyday Minerals Blushes & Lucent Powders

As some of you know, I already have a ton of Everyday Minerals products in my collection, and I haven't bought anything from EDM since 2009. I've been eyeing their new colors lately though, and I've been fortunate enough to win one of their contests. I'm still waiting for the prizes (SoCo, Like Lady Bird Lake, and Live Austin Live) to arrive...

But I did receive a small package from Everyday Minerals a couple of weeks ago. They sent me Bollywood, Come What May, Champagne, and Wet Sand.



Bollywood is a lovely coral pink blush with a hint of sheen, which gave my cheeks a subtle glow. This is a really pretty pinkish color (not orange), which I think would look beautiful on any skin tone.



Come What May is described as, "like your natural skin, but with a fairy's kiss of shimmer". It's a very soft subtle pink blush with a shimmer finish. This is a bit too light for my medium-tan skin, but I think it would look nice and natural on fair/light skin.



Champagne is a very pale creamy pink shade with lots of sparkle. It works great as a highlighter for your cheekbones, brow bones, etc., but you have to be careful with this one because it can be extremely shimmery. Unlike the other three products I received, this one does NOT contain Lauroyl Lysine.



Wet Sand is a very light yellowish-cream shade. Like Champagne, this is a great multi-functional lucent face powder. I applied just a little bit over my foundation, and it gave me a soft-focused glow. I also tried it on the inner corners of my eyes and under my eye brows, and it gave me a refreshed, wide-awake look.



And here are some swatches. Click the image to enlarge it. :)



A full-sized jar containing about 5.5g blush or lucent face powder is $8 or much less with a 25-45% "Beauty Perks" or "Special invitations" discount. All of their products are free of bismuth oxychloride, carmine, lake dyes, etc.

So, have you tried Everyday Minerals yet? How did you like the products?

Disclaimer: These products were sent to me free of charge for review purposes. This is my honest opinion and no monetary compensation was received for my opinion.

Link: http://www.everydayminerals.com/

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My very first giveaway... WINNERS!

First off, thank you all for following my blog. I truly appreciate each and every one of you!

I used random.org to draw 2 winners for my giveaway, and the winners are...

Oxana and Monica! Congratulations!!!

Thanks to everyone who participated in my first giveaway! There will be many more fun giveaways in the future, so stay tuned!

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