Make Up On Mind: August 2010

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

"Double Trouble" Contest! CLOSED.

NO MORE COMMENTS PLEASE, CONTEST CLOSED.

I have collected so much makeup excess over the past few months. I usually am a bargain shopper and tend to buy in bulk, so my makup drawer is beginning to buldge. So I decided the best idea was to throw a contest and giveaway the things I have too much of and flourish to those who will appreciate this stuff as much as I would, but in reality, I just have too much to use.

Note: (All products are brand new and never been used)

So I call this excess giveaway "Double Trouble!"

Contest ends: I will be announcing the winner on Halloween!

Rules:

* Contest is international

* You must be a follower of my blog, and if you're not follow away ;)

* You must post about this contest on your blog (side bar or blog post), if you don't have a blog than post via facebook and send link proof below.

* Leave your email below so I can contact you if you win.

Okay Prize time, since the contest is "Double" the trouble it only makes sense to have 2 winners:

1st Place:

First place winner will recieve:

*Cover Girl professional mascara in black
*EOS lip balm ball in summer fruit
*Wet n wild lash n brow black liner set
*Toki Doki cactus nail filer
*Toki Doki limited edition cell phone charm with the Milk Moofia
*Two Faced retractable teddy bear hair face brush
*Makeup Forever False lashes with glue

This is what the false lashes look like up close:

2nd Prize:

Second Prize Winner will recieve:

*Two Faced Limited Edition Leopard Glamour to Go palette
* Sephora Professional eyeshadow brush with cap

* Mini Urban Decay primer potion

* Laura Mercier violet eyes and cheeks quad

This is the Two Faced Leopard Palette inside:

This is the Laura Mercier Quad up close:

I want to thank everyone who wished me a Happy Birthday recently, and thanks for all the lovely comments on my posts. I enjoy reading them all, and always respond.

I hope you all enjoy this contest and Good luck to all!

xox Laura Beth

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Barbie lip FOTD!

Sephora had an event this past week for all the new lipsticks we got in, and me and all my co-workers wore pins that said what lipstick brand we were wearing. I of course wore Makeup Forever lipsticks and the two colors I recieved from the line were no. 47 hot pink and the Limited Edition Moulin Rouge. I wore the hot pink today with a light pink into purple smoky eye:

I really loved the way the lipstick wore, I didn't even need to reapply after lunch. This lipstick is awesome, and it didn't run on my teeth once.

What do you think of Makeup Forever's new lipsticks?

xox Laura Beth

P.S. Keep an eye out for a contest, I have something brewing... ;)

Thursday, August 26, 2010

My 100th post!!

This is my 100th post, yeahhh!! I cannot believe the amount of makeup ranting I did over the past few months, haha.

So for this special post I figured I'd post a video my mother found "How dirty is your makeup?"
I literally watched 30 seconds before I had to turn it off, are you able to view the whole thing? Let me know what you think.. if you have a weak stomach BEWARE...

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/dirty-makeup-10634545

xox
Laura Beth

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Yo shorty it's my birthday!

Today's my birthday!! So I figured I'd share my favorite looks over the past year from natural to funky :)

Call me a chameleon but I love to change my look, what do you guys think, is my look versatile?

Also I plan on doing a tutorial video for the first time EVER!! What look would you like me to video?

xox

Laura Beth

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

FOTN/ friends FOTN

I went out with friends last night and they took advantage of the fact that their best friend is a makeup nut, and I applied all their makeup for the night. I was super excited to get creative, because they were open minded to anything I wanted to do. I have a free palette to work with and they're both pretty girls so this was a good time.

This is what their makeup looked like (Alie, me, and Jules)

Alie: Has awesome long lashes, but we decided to apply Makeup Forever lashes no.27 anyway, just for fun. I applied a smoky eye on her with a MAC (very old limited edition palette she had), the colors I used were, gold(almost like Urban Decay half baked) and a dark copper on half her lid, I used Urban Decay Zero eyeshadow in her crease and blended. For her liner I used a soft black pencil and smudged it til it looked almost charcoal. I smoked the liner under her eyes as well. On her lips I used Makeup Forever Aqua Creme lip and cheek color in 7 Fuschia (with gold flakes). She was wearing a hot pink skirt so to the lip worked so well with her outfit and she wore it with confidence!

Jules: Also has long lashes and she's into a more natural look, but with a tad of fun. So I applied on her eyes Claires pink-purple eyeshadow palette. I based with MUFE start dust powder 956 (applying with my finger to pick the powder up in full pigment). I then blened a light pink and dark pink on her eyes, and in her crease I popped with a bright violet. Her blue eyes were popping so much because of the colors. She used a pink frosty lip gloss.
EXTRAS:
I based all girls with Urban Decay Skin primer.
Both girls use Cover girl Clean Foundation.

My look was:

Lips: I based with Raspberry Lip smackers lip balm (it helps my lip from not drying out throughout the night, and my lips feel smooth and not peely), Sephora lip pencil in nude, and from Sephora lip palette red.

Brows: Benefit brow zing light.

Eyes: Two faced Teddy Bear Heaven duo. I based with the light vanilla shade in the duo and on half my lid blended the brown, then in the corner of my eye I poppped my look with a deep brown from my Sephora Play palette.

Face/liner/ lashes: My usual routine.

Also I lost 10 lbs. which you can notice by these pictures. Many knew I was dieting a month back and I passed emails with a few girls and we motivated one another to work out and eat right! It really helped me and was able to sucessfully lose the weight and keep it off. I would like to Thank all who participated in my Diet Season email exchange and feel free to continue emailing me for encouragement! :)

I had a fun night, and was glad to get a night out with the girls before school starts again.

xox Laura Beth

Sunday, August 22, 2010

MIA news/ a few awards

Reason I have been MIA for the past week:

1. I'm reading Kendra Wilkison's memoir "Sliding into Home"
2. My birthday
3. last hoorays before school starts
4. Working 2 jobs
5. I didn't realize my classes start this week, so basically I've over booked my week and I'm overwhelmed, haha. But I have alot of things to post in a few days.

Also..
The new Falsies mascara is sold out everywhere, and I'm getting alittle low on mine, what a bummer. I need to snatch a new one asap.

ASIAN BEAUTIFER awarded me 3 awards, which totally made my night:

Blogs I love to read and would like to award:

The makeup Drawer

Glitter is my crack..

Arabian eyes

A woven Life

Alluring Bath and Beauty

Thanks for all the support, I love to blog and I appreciate everyone who reads :)

xox
Laura Beth

P.S. If you haven't already taken my poll on the right side of page about animal testing, select one please, I'm super curious about the results to this poll, Thanks.

Monday, August 16, 2010

Peeling back with my Mom (Boscia face mask)

My mom and I planned a girls night, sat down by the tube watched the Kardashian's and applied our face masks. The peel should be applied on clean, dry skin. I would apply it over the sink incase of any fall off, haha. It took about 15 minutes to fully dry and then on the first commercial break we ran to the bath to peel our faces, it was kind of fun. Avoid applying near any hair, like eyebrows or scalp. Any little pieces that I couldn't catch a peel I gently washed off with my cleanser with warm water. Don't rub the excess mask remains off with a rag, the mask already exfoliates and this may irritate the skin.

WARNING: Be careful when doing this face peel in the company of family or friends. My mom and I could not stop laughing and I really didn't want to crack my face. But I couldn't help but giggle non-stop, so bad I started to cry. Those are always good times :)

Boscia Luminizing Black Mask
Price: $ 38

"Strips away what you don't want. Leaves behind what you do."

Japenese technology delivers this one-of-a-kind innovatio: a mineral-rich "peel off" mask with powerful detoxifying, purifying, and brightening effects. Using superior Japanese botanicals in concentrated form, skin is refined, clarified, remarkably smooth and instantly luminous.

Benefits:

* Skin's clarity and radiance is dramatically improved

* Skin's texture is smoother and more refined

* Pores are diminished through deep-pore cleansing and exfoliation

* Powerful antioxidants prevent free-radical damage

* Reduces skin inflammation and roughness for younger-looking skin

* 100% preservative-ree to minimize skin irritations and reactions

Powerful Ingredients:

Vitamin C: brightens and evens skintone while reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Natural Clay: absorbs excess oil, dirt and toxins from skin as it exfoliates dead skin cells for purified, refined pores

Pine Bark Extract: a powerful antioxidant, provides soothing benefits and long-lasting conditioning

Witch Hazel: a natural antiseptic kills blemish causing bacteria

Rosemary Leaf Extract: a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory that firms and minimizes pores

The end result: My face feels so smooth, like baby skin. My pores definitely do look smaller, and my nose is looking great, this is where my pores tend to attract dirt. I had two blemishes on my chin area and they're dry and smooth now. I feel glowing and I'm excited to see how my face looks in the morning.

It's so hard to find a peel that doesn't irritate my skin. I love the Boscia line because it's more natural and preservative free. I feel good using this line. Also this line doesn't test on animals ;)

Are you into doing a mask once and awhile or are you afraid to irritate your skin as well?

xox Laura Beth

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

This will astonish you, are your favorites on this list?

Figured I would share this, because I was pretty shocked myself to find out some of my favorite companies test on animals, or have no views on it at all. This is the list of companies that DO NOT test on animals:

* The company makes or sells strictly vegan products.

The company's products can be purchased through the online PETA Mall at PETAMall.com, and PETA will receive 5 to 10 percent of every purchase at no additional cost to you.

*ABBA Pure & Natural Hair Care, www.pureabba.com

Abercrombie & Fitch

, 1-888-856-4480; www.abercrombie.com

Abra Therapeutics

, 1-800-745-0761; www.abratherapeutics.com

Absolute Miracle

, 1-888-273-1010; www.absolutemiraclecream.com

*Acquarella Polish, 1-888-679-1798; www.acquarellapolish.com

Adorn Mineral Cosmetics

, www.adornmineralcosmetics.com.au

*Advanage Wonder Cleaner, 1-800-323-6444; www.wondercleaner.com

*Advanced Beauty Tools, www.advancedbeautytools.com

Advanced Botanical Research

, 480-367-9429; www.advancedbotanicalresearch.com

Affordable Mineral Makeup

, www.affordablemineralmakeup.com

Afrumos

, 503-715-3127; www.afrumos.com

Afterglow Cosmetics

, 1-866-630-4569; www.afterglowcosmetics.com

*After Inked, 1-888-881-7477; www.afterinked.com

Agape by DK

, www.agapebydk.com

Ageless Fantasy

, www.agelessfantasy.com

AG Hair Cosmetics

, 1-866-924-4247; www.aghaircosmetics.com

Ainterol Natural Products

, www.ainterol.us

Alba Botanica

, 1-800-227-5120; www.albabotanica.com

Alchemilla Ultra Pure Skin Care

, 1-888-268-6861; www.myalchemilla.com

*Alexami Cosmetics, www.alexami.com

Alexandra Avery Purely Natural

, 1-800-669-1863; www.alexandraavery.com

Alima Cosmetics, Inc.

, 503-236-8887; www.alimacosmetics.com

*Allens Naturally, 1-800-352-8971; www.allensnaturally.com

All-Nutrient (Chuckles, Inc.)

, 1-800-221-3496; www.all-nutrient.com

All Terrain

, www.allterrainco.com

Ally's AromaRemedies

, 773-860-6933; www.allyar.com

Almay

, 1-800-992-5629; www.almay.com

Aloette Cosmetics

, 1-800-ALOETTE; www.aloette.com

Aloe Up

, 1-800-950-2563; www.aloeup.com

Aloe Vera of America

, 1-888-440-2563; www.foreverliving.com

Alvin Connor

, +44 (0) 151 448 0368; www.alvinconnor.com

Amazing Cosmetics, Inc.

, 847-680-5247; www.amazingcosmetics.com

*Amazon Premium Products, www.amazonpp.com

American Beauty

, 1-866-352-8337; www.americanbeautycosmetics.com

American Formulating & Manufacturing

, 619-239-0321; www.afmsafecoat.com

American International

, 213-728-2999; www.aiibeauty.com

American Safety Razor (Personna, Flicker, Bump Fighter)

, 973-753-3000; www.asrco.com

*America's Finest Products Corp., 1-800-482-6555

Anastasia Beverly Hills

, 310-474-4300; www.anastasia.net

Ancient Formulas

, 1-800-543-3026; www.ancientformulas.com

Andrea International Industries

, 213-728-2999; www.aiibeauty.com

*Anise Cosmetics, 305-937-1202; www.anisecosmetics.com

Anna Marie's Aromatherapy & Massage

, 724-282-6469; www.annieallan.biz

Antidote Skin Care

, 1-866-237-4293; www.antidoteskincare.com

Anya Natural

, www.anyanatural.com

Apala Hair

, 773-251-4504; www.apalahair.com

A Perfume Organic

, www.aperfumeorganic.com

*Apothecary Blend, 1-800-306-2107; www.apothecaryblend.com

The Apothecary Shoppe

, 1-800-487-8839; www.apothecary-shoppe.com

Aqua Dessa

, 510-814-9030; www.aquadessa.com

Aramis

, 212-572-3700; www.elcompanies.com

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Arbonne International, 1-800-ARBONNE; www.arbonne.com

Ardell International

, 213-728-2999; www.aiibeauty.com

Arganat Inc.

, 514-941-6955; www.arganat.net

*Aroma Bella, 1-800-760-7779; www.aromabella.com

*Aromacare Victoria, www.aromacare.com.au

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Aroma Crystal Therapy, 1-877-537-9211; www.aromacrystal.com

Aromaland

, 1-800-933-5267; www.buyaromatherapy.com

Aromaleigh, Inc.

, 843-681-4716; www.aromaleigh.com

*Aromatherapy by Whole Spectrum, 1-800-822-9698; www.wholespectrum.biz

Aroma Vera

, 1-800-669-9514; www.aromavera.com

Ashi Therapy

, 828-898-5555; www.ashiaromatics.com

*Astonish Industries, Inc., 1-800-530-5385

At Last Naturals

, 1-800-527-8123; www.atlastnaturals.com

Attitude Eco-Friendly Certified Cleaning Products

, 514-509-7225; www.cleanattitude.com

Aubrey Organics, Inc.

, 1-800-AUBREYH; www.aubrey-organics.com

Augisa & Co.

, 1-877-284-4728; www.augisa.com

*Aunt Ann's Garden Soap, 317-418-3286; www.auntannsgardensoap.com

Aunt Bee's Skin Care

, 505-737-0522

Aura Cacia

, 1-800-437-3301; www.auracacia.com

Auromère Ayurvedic Imports

, 1-800-735-4691; www.auromere.com

*Aurora's Closet, www.aurorascloset.net

*Aussie Mineral Makeup, www.aussiemineralmakeup.com.au

*Austin Rose, 1-800-292-6339; www.austinrose.com

Autumn Harp

, 802-453-4807; www.autumnharp.com

Avalon Organics

, 1-800-227-5120; www.avalonorganics.com

Avasiare Professional Skin Care & Cosmetics

, 1- 866-616-4AVA; www.avasiare.com

Aveda Corporation

, 1-800-328-0849; www.aveda.com

*Avigal Henna, 1-800-722-1011

Avon Products, Inc.

, 1-800-367-2866; www.avon.com

*Awakening Skin Care, 1-800-200-6546; www.awakeningskincare.com

A Wild Soap Bar

, 512-272-4058; www.awildsoapbar.com

*Ayurherbal Corporation, 414-889-8569

*Ayurveda Holistic Center, 516-628-8200; www.ayurvedahc.com

Baby Bear Shop

, 615-243-7099; www.babybearshop.com

Baby Bliss

, 1-877-457-4955; www.babysbliss.com

Baby Girl Products

, www.babygirlproducts.com

Baby Magic

, 1-800-452-6337; www.ascendiabrands.com

Bamboo Aesthetics, Inc.