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ANOTHER July Contest: L'Oreal Feria Hair Color Party With Me!!

UPDATE:  Okay I see that some people are entering that don't live in DC...this contest is for DC area residents ONLY - No transportation will be provided.  Thanks!

Hello Darlings!!  Okay so here is the scoop.  I am hosting a hair coloring party sponsored by L'Oreal Feria in August.  They have re-formulated Feria and I want YOU to help me test it out, and review it....all while sipping a few cocktails and nibbling on some munchies!  I will be taking photos and doing a few videos as well (don't worry, if you don't want your face on the internet we can just shoot the back so we can see the hair color)

So here's the deal, I need FOUR (4) readers from the DC AREA that color their hair and wouldn't mind doing so in my guest bathroom.  I will have towels, blow dryers, flat irons you name it!  Also L'Oreal is sending over the latest shades in the form of makeup gift sets for us to play with and more more more!  So to enter...tell me in the widget below why you think YOU should be at this party and don't be shy be creative.  Also, please check out the color chart at the end of this post and pick TWO shades and include those with your entry.  The best 4 entries win.

Official Rules:

If you are in my family or you are in my phone book you cannot enter (sorry...but I have to be fair), also make certain you include your FULL NAME and e-mail address with your entry so I will know who you are and how to contact you!  The contest will end at 11:59pm EST on this Monday July 28th.  I will draw 4 winners and they will be announced Tuesday July 29th.

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Estee Lauder Sensuous Giveaway: And The Winner Is...

First of all 289 entries???!!??  Y'all must really want some perfume!!!  LOL.  Thank you so much to everyone that entered and as most of you figured out (I told you I wasn't going to make it hard...LOL)   The correct answer was Jessica Alba.  This pic was pre-baby BTW...some of y'all were killing me thinking she was back to that already!!  She just had that baby like 3 weeks ago!!  LMAO.

The winner of the contest is:

Samantha Pruitt of Whittier, California

Congrats to you Samatha!!

Stay tuned for a big contest I am planning to celebrate TheMakeupGirl's 350,000 unique user milestone.  Thank you so much for reading...

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And The Winners Are...

Hello all!!  So happy this is a short week as I am really too tired to be fooling with people today!  First off, I want to thank each and every one of you that took the time to enter the contest by going out and finding your Bee Facts!!  It was a lot of fun and I learned a whole lot just from reading all of your entries (yes...I read them ALL!)

I also went out and got some of that Vanilla Honey Haagen Dazs...OMG YUMMMMY!  Good grief - it has to be the best ice cream I have had in a while.  Nothing like honey and vanilla right??  Okay so here are the winners of the Burt's Bees Radience Kits.

Andrea Dietrich
Hope (hope_september)
C. Cooper
Peggy Gorman
Patti Goodwin

I included the first part of the email addresses for one of you ladies because you did not leave your last names in your entry!  Tsk tsk tsk!!  Ladies, you have 48 hours to contact me or an alternate will be drawn.

Thanks to everyone for entering and thank you for reading TheMakeupGirl!!

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Bonus June Contest: Win Burt's Bees Goodies...

June 22 – 28 is National Pollinator Week, join us with Burt's Bees to help stop colony collapse!  Bees are responsible for 1/3 of the food that we eat so bee proactive and win yourself a Burt's Bees Radiance Kit!  I have 5 kits to give away so get hopping and do a little bee research!!

Criteria:

Visit one of the following websites and bring back two of your own bee facts and leave it as a comment in this post.  Only one entry per person, duplicates will be discarded. 

• Burt’s Bees
• The Pollinator Partnership
• Haagen-Dazs Honeybee program

Official Rules:

If you are in my family or you are in my phone book you cannot enter (sorry...but I have to be fair), also make certain you include your e-mail address with your entry so I will know how to contact you!  The contest will end at 5pm EST on this Friday June 27th.  I will draw a winner from the correct answers at random and the winner will be announced Monday June 30th.

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Photo courtesy of Discovery

June Contest: Win Estee Lauder's Latest Fragrance Sensuous...

Hey chicas...how would you like a chance to win the latest summer fragrance Sensuous from Estee Lauder??  Well here is your chance...as usual I am not going to make it all that difficult for you so here goes...Can you identify the actress in this photo??  Criteria is  listed below...

Criteria:

take a look at the picture  - who is she?  Hint:  She is a an actress who is a notorious tomboy and loves to hang at the beach in the summer.  Leave your answer in the comments section of this post.

Official Rules:

If you are in my family or you are in my phone book you cannot enter (sorry...but I have to be fair), also make certain you include your e-mail address with your entry so I will know how to contact you!  The contest will end at 11:59pm EST on Monday June 30th. I will draw a winner from the correct answers at random and the winners will be notified by email.  The winners have 48 hours to respond to my email notification that they have won and if they do not respond an alternate will be drawn.  The winner will be announced July 1st.

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WINNERS: Drugstore Diva Milani Makeup Party Contest...

I am excited to announce our winners for the Drugstore Diva Milani Makeup Party contest!!

Nikki Watson

Indian Girl (I need your REAL name girl...LOL)

Monica Duffin

Michelle Rosborough

Megan Murray

Make sure you check your emails ladies - I need your FULL NAMES and addresses as soon as possible so I can get your goodies out to you!

A big thank you to everyone that entered!  Don't worry - we will be having many more contests liek this in the future so stay tuned!  Thank you for reading TheMakeupGirl!

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Last Days To Enter Milani Giveaway!!!

Don't forget!  If you haven't entered yet - what are you waiting for??  We are giving away 5 full sets of the latest line from Milani Cosmetics!  The contest will be closed at 5pm EST on Wednesday April 30th.  The winners will be announced on Friday May 2nd.

For more info and to enter - click here.

Good Luck!!!

Don't Forget: Milani Makeup Contest...

The April Contest is ON!!!  Drugstore Divas take note!  We are giving away 5 full sets of the latest line from Milani Cosmetics!

For more info on how to enter click here...

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April Contest: Drugstore Diva Milani Makeup Party...

Are you a Drugstore Diva??  Do you love makeup??  If those two statements are true then do I have a contest for you!  As I told you last week, Milani Cosmetics has partnered with TheMakeupGirl to give away full sets of their latest collection to 5 lucky readers so you can be decked from your lashes to your lips and everything in-between for the upcoming summer party season!

Criteria:

In the comments section of THIS POST, tell me why you are a Drugstore Diva!  Do you mix and match high end with drugstore brands?  How do you do it?  What was one of the best Drugstore looks, be creative ladies spill it!!   

Official Rules:

If you are in my family or you are in my phone book you cannot enter (sorry...but I have to be fair), Make certain you include your e-mail address with your entry so I will know how to contact you!  The contest will end at 5pm EST on Wednesday April 30th.  The winners will be announced on Friday May 2nd.

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And The Winner Is: Umbrella Ella Ella Eh Ehh Ehhh!!

Hey girlies!  Okay HUGE props to those that used Rihanna's Umbrella song in their answers as it made me crack up as I was going through and cutting up your names to put them in the hat!!

The answer to the Heatherette trivia question is OF COURSE fabric from used/broken umbrellas...did you see the dresses??  FIERCE.  ANYWAY...the winner is

Lydia Rivera of Champaign, IL

Lydia will be getting the following goodies from the coveted Heatherette collection...

• Beauty Powder in Alpha Girl
• Lipstick in Melrose Mood and Fleshpot
• Dual Edge Eye Pencil in Black Funk/Pop Blue
• Glitter in Reflects Gold
• Nail Laquer in Lola Devine
• Lashes in She's Bad

Congratulations Girl!!  And I want to thank EVERYONE for entering...I was overwhelmed by the response!  More contests to come so stay tuned!  I am going to try and do one once a month.

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Steal This: Last Chance To Enter Heatherette Contest!!!

Just in case you missed it...I am giving away a gift bag with some goodies from the limited edition and wildly popular Heatherette Collection from MAC.

Click here for details on how to enter.  The contest ends on Monday March 31st at 5pm EST.

Good luck!!

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March Contest: Wanna Score Some of the Heatherette Collection??

Ahhhh Heatherette!  what would we do without those crazy boys???  I know I haven't had a contest in a while so hello spring!!  I am giving away some goodies from MAC's latest limited edition collection.

 

Answer my quiz question correctly and you can win the following Heatherette goody bag...

• Beauty Powder in Alpha Girl
• Lipstick in Melrose Mood and Fleshpot
• Dual Edge Eye Pencil in Black Funk/Pop Blue
• Glitter in Reflects Gold
• Nail Laquer in Lola Devine
• Lashes in She's Bad

Criteria:

Heatherette were guest judges on Project Runway Canada.  In the comments section of this post tell me what fabric they used for their challenge to make cocktail dresses.  (Do some internet searching if you don't know the answer this one shouldn't be too hard!!)

Official Rules:

If you are in my family or you are in my phone book you cannot enter (sorry...but I have to be fair), Make certain you include your e-mail address with your entry so I will know how to contact you!  The contest will end at 5pm EST on Monday March 31st.  I will draw a winner from the correct answers at random and the winner will be announced April 1st.

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December Contest: And The Winner's Are...

Holy Moly!!  There were so many good ones this time too!  So many that I decided to have three prizes!  You heard me!! 

My Grand Prize Winner was Nevin Matti who with the help of others re-made a teenage girls home for the underprivileged HGTV style!!

Second Place went to Kelly Davitt who gives her own time and resources to help homeless individuals in Grand central Station in NYC!!

And last but not least, Coffee who writes What Would Beyonce Do.  She got a little girl in her office's Santa Wish List and her one wish was for lipgloss!  Coffee loaded her up with all kinds of goodies!  You never know - she just may have inspired the next makeup artist OR Makeup Girl for that matter!

Everyone was great and I thank you all so much for participating!!  Doesn't it feel good to give back??

Merry Christmas to everyone!! 

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December Contest: Win Tarte's Deluxe Palette We Wish You Wealth...

Hello my lovelies...I know I haven't been here but I have been busy busy with the holidaze!  The contest for this month is targeted at lifting your spirits.  I was so so SO moved by all of the submissions I received for the November contest that I wanted to take it a step further.

To win Tarte's latest Limited Edition Holiday Palette called We Wish You Wealth valued at $52, I want you to tell me about a situation where you gave back to others...that is anyway - what the Holiday Season is all about right???  GIVING...AND I want to give this to you my babies!!  This palette is exclusive to Sephora and is JAM PACKED with the following goodies:

-16 brand-new eyeshadows
-16 brand-new lipglosses
-4 gel eyeliners
-4 cheek stains
-3 24/7 lip sheers
-Eyelid primer
-Luminizer
-Eyeshadow & eyelining brushes

Criteria:

In the comments section of this post tell me a situation where you gave back to others big or small....you know - where you think you really made a difference or a selfless contribution for nothing in return.  Melt my scrooggey heart (just kidding - not a scroogey bone in this body heh heh!)

Official Rules:

If you are in my family or you are in my phone book you cannot enter (sorry...but I have to be fair), I will read each and every one of your submissions so let's make this interesting ladies!  Write as much as you want, only one entry per person please!  Contest is open until December 21 so I can ship off the winner's prize before Christmas (a little gift from me to you under your tree!!)

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And The Winner Is: Billy B. Beauty Makeup Brush Set...

Congratulations to TheMakeupGirl Reader Elyse Friedman

YOU WON GIRL!!

Elyse had the winning entry for our November contest and has won a full set of Billy B. Beauty Makeup Brushes valued at $250!!.  It took me over an hour to read through all 94 entries and it was a tough decision but ultimately, Elyse really won me over.

Elyse - you need to email me girl!! 

Look out for my holiday contest over the next few days...

Read Elyse's winning entry below...

"Well MakeupGirl, I don't envy you right now! So many interesting stories - some of them really compelling. My story: I'm 52, have worn makeup on and off since I was in my 30s. I'm not a makeup artist, nor am I recovering from an incurable disease. My own disease was absolutely curable. I call it "I give up syndrome." Its effects were nonetheless, both real and devastating. Thankfully, I am on the road back and am once again taking care of myself in a manner that befits me. I've lost weight, bought new clothes, etc. Interestingly, in the course of my journey back to being my real self, I've become obsessed with makeup and it's effect on one's self-esteem. I read many of the makeup and skin care blogs, subscribe to Allure, and haunt my local Sephora. I've had my makeup done by the pros a number of times and have definitely seen the amazing difference really good brushes can make. Applying makeup correctly involves skill - but it seems like the better the brushes, the better the application. Frankly, Makeupgirl, my first thought when I saw your contest was that I shouldn't bother - but then that was my problem for a long time. I had given up on myself and didn't bother. So I'm entering the contest and declaring "I deserve those gorgeous Billy B. brushes," and if I win will treasure them enough to use them well enough to make you, Billy B., and myself proud."

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Only Four Days Left For Billy B. Contest!!

If you haven't entered yet - then what are you waiting for???  This is a chance for you to win a FULL SET of Billy B.'s fabulous makeup brushes valued at $250 for FREE.

To enter - click here and follow the instructions...

Good Luck!!

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Photo courtesy of Billy B. Beauty

November Contest: Billy B. Beauty Makeup Brushes...

UPDATE:  Contest closed see the winner here!

It's that time ladies, TheMakeupGirl's monthly contest is here!   This time I am giving away a FULL set of Billy B. Beauty makeup brushes valued at $250!!  I use these brushes professionally and personally - so I know how great they are.

I also had the privilege of seeing Billy use them in person last month when I attended the Powder Group's American Beauty Tour.  If you are a regular reader, you know how much I think using makeup brushes are important - here is your chance to win a full set for yourself.

In order to enter and ultimately win, you have to tell me a little about you. 

Criteria:

In the comments section of this post tell me why you think using makeup brushes is important, tell me a little about yourself and why you would like to win them.

Official Rules:

If you are in my family or you are in my phone book you cannot enter (sorry...but I have to be fair), I will read each and every one of your submissions so let's make this interesting ladies!  Write as much as you want, only one entry per person please!

I will go over the submissions and choose a winner.  The contest is open all month long so this would be a great opportunity to win a holiday gift for yourself or a friend (a good friend...lol)

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Contest: Philosophy And The Winner Is...

Congratulations to Kristy Quinn of Vancouver Canada!! Come on down and get your goodies girl!!!!  Kristy wins a 5 piece Philosophy set called Change Your Skin Forever.  It has been sold out on QVC for MONTHS...but she got it!!

Wow. I really thought I could stump you guys with this one!!  A lot of you did fall for my little Beyonce fake out.  But the correct answer is of course Shakira!!

Thanks to all who participated and thank you again for reading TheMakeupGirl!!

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Last Day For Philosophy Contest!!

Time is running out!!  If you are a philosophy girl, and you haven't entered this contest yet...then shame on you (because it's super easy...LOL!).  Check out the original post here and enter by leaving a comment.  I will close the comments at 5pm EST today and announce the winner tomorrow.

Rules are:  Make sure to include your answer as well as your email address.  I require your full name and email address for your entry to be valid, identical entries will be ignored.  Contest is open from now until 5pm Thursday October 4, 2007, I will draw a winner at random and post the winner on Friday October 5th.  Also, i will contact the winner Thursday evening by email, if you do not respond by 9am EST on Friday, I reserve the right to choose another winner.  Good luck!!

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Contest: Calling All Philosophy Girls...

Update:  Contest Is Closed  please click here to see who won and who the mystery girl is!!

Guess Who???  My October contest is all about skincare.  Many of you die hard Philosophy fans were right there with me when QVC launched a special 5-piece set called Change Your Skin Forever.  I can't even find a description of it on the web and honey it sold out in 2 hours.  The only way you can get your hands on it now is if you were lucky enough to get it and sign up for auto-delivery.  BUT...for one lucky reader you can own it.  That's right...the sold out kit that QVC hasn't even featured again since April, can be yours.  Just play a little guess who.  Your package will contain a 8oz size of the Microdelivery Wash, a 1oz size of the booster serum, a 2 month supply (60) booster caps, microdelivery exfoliating cloths (20), and a 2oz size of one of the best seller moisturizers Hope in a Jar.  Descriptions can be found here on Philosophy's website.  This is kit is perfect for someone approaching her 30's and over.  Defend that skin honey, it's not like you can get any more.

Now...for your clue (I will make this one harder)

This grammy award winning, gorgeous singer is known for dancing (and shaking) up a storm on stage. She has done musical collaborations as well as chart toping solo work.

Enter by leaving your answer in the comments section below.  Make sure to include your answer as well as your email address.  I require your full name and email address for your entry to be valid, identical entries will be ignored.  Contest is open from now until 5pm Thursday October 4, 2007, I will draw a winner at random and post the winner on Friday October 5th.  Also, i will contact the winner Thursday evening by email, if you do not respond by 9am EST on Friday, I reserve the right to choose another winner.  Good luck!!

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And The Winner Is: Primetime Emmy Contest

Congratulations to Kristy Davis of Napa, California!!!               

She had the right answer but just about everyone got the answer right (I need to start making these things harder...LOL!)

Minnie Driver was the correct answer...

Kristy won a full size tube of Lumedia Facial Brightener.

Thanks to everyone who participated!!

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Primetime Emmy's Contest...

Everyone wants to look their best - right??  Well how would you like to look better than your best??  How would you like to win a full size tube of Lumedia Facial Brightener valued at $90??  If you suffer from hyper-pigmentation or sunspots, this cream is definitely for you. 

They say:  As we approach the age of 30, skin becomes duller and begins to lose the warmer-looking, “pinkish” glow… the red and pink tones are present in the skin of all ethnicities. Lumedia Facial Brightener works by restoring the warmer-looking, youthful, “pink” chroma that is characteristic of younger-looking skin, no matter what your ethnicity. It doesn’t make darker-colored skin look “white,” it just makes darker skin look warmer and more youthful.

Create your own red carpet moment!  All you have to do is identify the best actress nominee pictured on the left who is up for an Emmy on Sunday night.  Stumped?  I will give you a hint - she plays a drug addicted, former convict mommy in her new show (my favorite new show of all time!)

I will draw a winner at random on Sunday night.  Enter here by sending me an email - Make sure to include your answer as well as your full name and address.  I require your full name and address for your entry to be valid, identical entries will be ignored.  Contest is open from now until 10 pm EST on Sunday night (9/16).  Oh also, if you are in my phone book - you can't enter (sorry girls...lol)

I will be back on Monday with all of  my Emmy coverage, I will announce the winner then.

Guess Pretty!!

And The Winner Is: MAC Contest...

My grand prize winner is Aaisha Rielly

YOU WON GIRL!!!!  Blue Storm is all yours!!  You HAVE to have to send me a photo of you wearing it so I can feature you on the site.

As I stated the other day, I got such an overwhelming response that I decided to have a runner up.

My second place winner is Heather Lichtman
She has won an assortment from MAC's Flashtronic collection.  Ditto goes for you Heather - send me a photo of you wearing your goodies so I can feature you on the site.

This was actually so much fun for me that I think I will be doing a monthly contest from now on!!

Congratulations to my winners and thank you all SO MUCH for reading The MakeupGirl!!

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Just So Ya Know...

Before you ask....

Yes I have drawn the winners for the contest, I am waiting to hear back from one of them. 

I will announce the winner at 1pm EST/11am PST today.

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Last Day For MAC Contest!!

Last day for the contest MAC heads!!  I will close the comments at 5pm est (2pm pst), and announce the winner(s) tomorrow.  So if you haven't entered already - get your answer to the celebrity question in here..(it's easy - I promise!!).

I have had such an overwhelming response for my first contest that I have decided to have a runner up prize as well...so there will be TWO MAC prizes (not sure yet but probably some pigment or a few items from Flashtronic, Rushmetal or Painterly.

It's all in thanks to YOU my readers...I love you guys!

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Contest: Guess That Celebrity & WIN MAC 's Newest Collection!!

Hey everybody!!  Okay as you know TheMakeupGirl  recently celebrated a milestone, and in honor of that - I am giving back to you, my faithful readers!

The name of the game is Guess That Celebrity.

This one shouldn't be that hard.  I will give you a hint...she was a member of a 90's all female supergroup and she recently had a very public fight with the father of her then unborn child (c'mon this one is EASY!!)

Leave your answer in the comments section below and you will automatically be entered to win.  Contest ends this Thursday (9/30)  at 5pm EST (2pm PST).  I will draw a name at random and announce the winner this Friday. Also make sure to include your email in your comment so I can contact you!!

Grand prize...MAC’s newest collection called Blue Storm!!