Showing posts with label Lip Gloss. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lip Gloss. Show all posts

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Get your #makeup bag ready for Spring! Win the new @janeiredale PureGloss Lip Gloss and Longest Lash Thickening & Lengthening #Mascara



Very slowly here in New York City I'm sensing signs of Spring, the little birds chirping outside the window, and families preparing for Easter. Like most, I wish Punxsutawney Phil has been a bit more accurate about Spring coming early, as we are actually expecting more snow this week which I am NOT looking forward to!

Since my birthday is in early April, I thought I'd host a fun giveaway countdown to my birthday called 'It's MY birthday but YOU get the gifts', and to get ourselves in a festive mood, why not start with a beauty giveaway?

A few years ago I read about using your birthday as your actual 'new year' and not the calendar new year, and I thought that was a fantastic idea! Your birthday is always a great time to take stock of where you've been, where you are, and where you WANT to be.

Back in late February, I shared with you about getting a sneak peek at fab new products for lashes and lips from Jane Iredale Cosmetics for Spring, in case you missed it, you can check it out HERE. And as promised I reached out to the team and arranged to get these fab goodies in your hands just in time for Spring. This way if you are anything like me and clear out your bag seasonally, you can get rid of that mascara of yours (remember the longer you keep it, the more likely it will clump on your lashes, or irritate your eyes), I can't stress enough how important it is to rotate your mascaras frequently whether you consider yourself to have sensitive eyes or not! And I also like to update my lip and eye shadow colors for the new season ahead!

This year I want to be a bit bolder and more dramatic with my makeup, and try out not so much just new trends, but explore which products bring out a bolder and more fun me. I have had so much fun playing with the new Jane Iredale Goodies I got to try out and wanted you to have some fun also!



About PureGloss Lip Gloss

I love that Jane is so innovative and decided to take a good thing and make it that much better! The New PureGloss touts many benefits including:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Organic Oils
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Moringa Butter
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Lotus Flower Wax
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Orange Peel Wax
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Blackberry Extracts
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Pomegranate Extracts
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - anti-oxidants
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Vitamin C
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Vitamin E
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - New improved flatter packaging
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - New improved longer wand so you get the most product from the tube with less waste

And with 18 flattering shades, much like a pringles, I challenge you to be able to settle on just one! You are going to want ALL of these shades ladies!

Longest Lash Lengthening and Thickening Mascara


Longest Lash Thickening & Lengthening Mascara

Much like the PureGloss Lip Gloss, the Longest Lash Thickening & Lengthening Mascara has a new improved flatter packaging and new improved longer wand so you get the most product from the tube with less waste!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - This is a Vegan/Gluten product
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Cruelty Free
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Formulated with a proprietary blend of seaweed lipids to condition, moisturize and protect lashes.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Reduces Splitting and Breaking
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Free of lacquers, shellac and petroleum
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Resistant to smearing and flaking

My Take:

I love that I can create a wide variety of looks with Jane's products, I can go from day to night with ease all the while knowing I am doing something GOOD for my skin! If you take a moment to read the product testimonials on their site, you'll see good reviews and reviews from users who weren't 100% satisfied, but the difference is, when Jane Iredale Cosmetics gets a less than glowing review, they really want to know WHY the product didn't work, and they actually go back to the lab and find ways to make their products better! Can we satisfy 100% of the people 100% of the time, of course not, but it's nice to see a brand take user feedback so seriously that they keep re-formulating, and bringing new innovations to products that are already best-selling favorites. The newly re-formulated PureGloss Lip Gloss and the Longest Lash Thickening & Lengthening Mascara is proof in the pudding that Jane is really reading your messages and taking your ideas into account. 

How great is it to finally have a product that you can get the most from the tube as possible? That idea benefits US more than it does the brand which is one of the things I think is so cool about it!

Get Social With It:

Don't forget that you will get extra credit in the giveaway for doing so!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 'Like' Jane Iredale on Facebook
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @janeiredale
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Become a pin friend by following Jane Iredale on Pinterest
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Want to see Jane Iredale's products in action? Follow Jane on YouTube!

Win It:

When I told my friends at Jane Iredale that it was my birthday and I wanted my readers to share in the gifts, they were more than happy to join in the fun! Win the PureGloss Lip Gloss shade and the Longest Lash Thickening & Lengthening Mascara in the shade of your choice (this is based on product availability at the time of the drawing so pick a few shades just in case!). Let Jane Iredale and Ascending Butterfly pimp those makeup bags for Spring!

Enter using the Rafflecopter Form below, as always, the first entry is easy peasy, and how much extra credit you do is up to you, but you have to be in it to win it!


a Rafflecopter giveaway



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FTC Disclosure: Jane Iredale provided us with the cosmetics featured for editorial consideration, and will be providing prizing for one winner. Sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment. Neither Ascending Butterfly nor contest sponsor will be held responsible for lost or mis-directed mail. See full Giveaway and Disclosure Policy HERE

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Put a little pretty in her Holiday with @BorgheseBeauty


As we swiftly approach the holidays, figuring out what to get everyone on your list becomes mission critical as we are literally in the final hours. You want something thoughtful and useful, but how about it also being something that can transform her skin too? Something that will make her see herself in a new light as she awakens to prettier skin each day, now that my friends is a 2013 to look forward to!

Borghese Beauty literally has Christmas in the bag with really awesome beauty kits that even the most discerning on your list will absolutely love!

Here are the two I tried:




Gift Set Includes:


  • Collezione D’Oro Occhi Eye Treatment
  • Collezione D’Oro Siero Reparative Serum
  • Satin Shadow Milano Trio – Splend’Oro Green
  • Superiore State-of-the-Art Mascara, Black
  • Double-sided Travel Bag
The packaging is fantastic, and I can tell you that the entire kit is phenomenal, I have been using Borghese Serum's for a long time now and I just love what they do for my skin, and with the year I have had this year, Eye Treatment is a MUST! And I love the Satin Shadow Milano Trio, all the colors are perfect and the products coming in a double sided travel bag which just makes it even more useful, it's the gift that keeps on giving. Not to mention, Mascara should be changed every 3 months and if you have sensitive eyes like mine, even more often than that, I don't know about you, but I can always use a good mascara!




Gift Set Includes:


  • Fango Ferma Firming Mud Mask for Face and Body – rehydrates and immediately firms skin (7.5 oz)
  • Insta-Firm Platinum Advanced Wrinkle Relaxer – helps reduce wrinkles and fine lines while improving skin resiliency from within (1 oz)
  • Crema Intensiva Intensive Firming Creme – hydrates, smoothes and helps skin regain its youthful looking tone and vitality (1.7 oz)
This comes packed in a beautiful logo embossed silver cosmetics case, again super useful 'wrapping' that can be re-purposed, and I love the Fango Mud Mask, I had no idea they had a firming mask, and this is definitely a re-buy! Following the mask with both the Insta-Firm Platinum Advanced Wrinkle Relaxer and the Crema Instensiva Intensive Firming Creme, leaves you with smooth, firm and baby soft skin. I can't think of a better gift than Happy Skin, can you?

Some honorable mentions I didn't get to try include the Effortlessly Extraordinary set, the Borghese Gardens Candle Coffret candle set, and the Bella Bacio Lip Gloss set!

Get Social:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Like Borghese on Facebook
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @BorgheseBeauty on Twitter


My Take:

Borghese is a always a great beauty bet, it's like bringing a high end spa home with you. You get to pamper your skin in the comfort of your own home with the same high quality products you'd experience in a spa. While the kits I got to try are $79 and $75 respectively, they are worth every penny, they are beautifully packaged and the products are fantastic. My mom was the one who introduced me to Borghese many years ago, and it's a brand I constantly find myself coming back to because I love the efficacy of the products. I do see a difference in my skin when I use it, and I certainly see the difference when I stop using it!

We weren't able to squeeze in a giveaway with enough time to get fulfilled by the holidays so we invited Borghese to come back and do something fun with us in the New Year. But in the meantime, I wanted to get these kits on your radar, whether you are hitting the department stores for some last minute shopping, or just thinking about a treat for yourself after playing Santa for everyone else, these beauty kits are a great choice!


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FTC Disclosure: Borghese supplied the Tuscan Treasures and ReaFIRMing Beauty kits for editorial consideration and for the purpose of facilitating this review, all opinions expressed however are 100% my own.

Sunday, February 12, 2012

What YOU need to know about how we use Rafflecopter + Winner Announcement + Grammys!




First the serious stuff:

Unfortunately I strongly think an explanation of how Ascending Butterfly has integrated Rafflecopter into our giveaway process is necessary.

Butterflies you asked for Rafflecopter and you got it. I have no problem exploring options that make things easier for us both, but it does NOT and I repeat do NOT substitute me moderating the entries. I still moderate EVERY entry. So for those who thought it would allow them to bypass the rules, I'm very sorry to tell you, that nothing slips past me. It is my job to give sponsors accurate numbers. And I will not allow entries that do not comply to pass through to 'pad' my numbers. I do everything with a very high level of integrity. I do not let Rafflecopter do my work for me.

Comments that read:

I want this
I want to win
I like that
Enter me

ARE NOT, and I repeat are NOT being entered, they are being DELETED before the random number generator picks the winner.

All of our entries, and this is PRIOR to our use of Rafflecopter, have had the same 2 mandatory requirements, since 2009, you have been informed clearly that to 'play' you need to be following us via GFC, this is mandatory, not an extra credit, and you need to post a URL link to an item from the sponsor that you like OTHER than the review item. Please don't tell me you can't copy the link. If 500 other people were able to copy a URL link so can you. No exceptions. If you do not post a URL link, regardless of whether or not you completed a million extra credits, all entries have to be deleted. and they will.

Mid 2010 we posted very clearly that we no longer email entrants when their main entries do not comply with win it instructions. We posted this clearly for a full year and a half. We are not emailing people to tell them their entries were voided for not complying with instructions.

I'm not naming names, but for the MOR giveaway instead of linking to another product from MOR's website, someone actually copied and pasted the link to our giveaway page and put in the rafflecopter form. All those entries from those that did that were deleted. Yes I do notice, yes I do check everything.


I look at it this way, I'd rather show 500 entries that are complete and fair and followed instructions than 1,000 that were not all legit. For those that took out the time to do things properly, I assure you that when a winner is being drawn, the only entries the random number generator will be choosing from are VALID ones.


Giveaways are truly labors of love for the bloggers that run them. We are not being paid for them. We do not profit from them. Bloggers can host plain reviews instead of going to bat to get a giveaway in addition.

I am not saying landing reviews are 'easy', but brands are of course more apt to welcome a review, but for the giveaway component, we are pitching and selling to that brand as to why they should consider including another item for our readers. Dear Butterflies, giveaways are a thank you. They are not required. They are not a given. Rafflecopter for the most part is making this process easier for YOU, I am still moderating all entries. So please help make this easier on us BOTH. Do not put in incomplete entries, do not put in false links, do not leave entries blank and think they won't be caught. The more my way of thanking my readers becomes a chore, the less prone I feel to keep doing it.

Now on to the fun stuff:

Lucky Winner:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Annie A. - Winner of the MOR all 9 Lip Macarons Giveaway <-Comment 222 won! Please note Rafflecopter announces the winner in the widget, so you no longer have to wait for us to post the Winner Announcement to any Closed Giveaway, within 3 business days of any giveaway close date, the winner's comment number and user name will appear in the widget automatically.

Join me in congratulating our winner! And don't forget to show our current active Rafflecopter Giveaways:

 In Bloom Pajamas or Nightgown of YOUR Choice Giveaway 

AND Ugglebo Seattle Low Style Shearling Boots Giveaway! ARV $309 Ends 02/18 LOTS of love! (The In Bloom PJ's ends VERY SOON, so act fast!)

And as many of you already know my twitter alter ego is as 'The Official #TwitterPartyDJ' and I'm currently live tweeting during the Grammy's, follow me @Tracy_Iglesias and feel free to share with me your Grammy impressions, anything from performances to the fashion, nothing is off limits!

Hope you are enjoying the Grammy's tonight. Any big plans for Valentine's Day?

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Ascending Butterfly received the products mentioned above free of charge for editorial consideration. However, all opinions expressed are 100% my own. I am disclosing this information in accordance with the Federal Trade Commisions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Our full Giveaway Rules and Disclosure Policy can be found HERE.

Saturday, February 4, 2012

{CLOSED} Win all NINE Mor Cosmetics Lip Macarons Gloss/Balms - Rafflecopter #Giveaway! ARV $90

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor MOR Cosmetics! We look forward to working with you again. The Winner is Annie A, Entry #222 (winners are selected using the random number generator via rafflecopter). Remember: There are great giveaways active on the upper right hand side of the page!
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Ascending Butterfly's Valentine's Day Buying Guide Giveaway #1, sponsored by:


Just because my Valentine's Day isn't quite going to be all hearts and flowers this year, doesn't mean that I can't get my inner Diva on! I can't say kisses are gauranteed with this one, but you definitely stand a pretty good chance when your lips are this soft, deliciously smooth and yummily scented.

Lips are no different than the rest of your face, they require occasional exfoliation, SPF protection/sunscreen and moisturization, yes you can stave off those deep lip wrinkles! The smoother your pucker the better you'll feel, and the more confident you are, the more kissable you will be.

I have been learning to embrace change lately (well OK, admittedly some of it by force), and I have a new favorite lip gloss/balm to share with you! At least this is very much a happy change!

Lip Macaron

Mor Cosmetics Lip Macaron's are my by far my favorite lip gloss/lip balm hybrid. They provide the moisturization of a balm, and the sheer, subtle shine of your favorite gloss. They don't make my lips feel like an oil slick, yet provide long lasting moisture that definitely make your lips much more kissably smooth.

About

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Soothing & hydrating
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Contains Vitamin E to nourish lips
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Contains Beeswax for healing
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Adds a sheer, subtle shine to lips
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 9 Delicious Flavors: Sorbet, Rosebud, Peach Nectar, Lychee Flower, Blood Orange, French Vanilla, Cassis Noir, Apples and Passion Flower <- I love them all, but Passion Flower and Cassis Noir are tied for my lip macaron favorite scent!
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - This product is not tested on animals

My Take

These have replaced my former favorite Burts Bees hands down! I love the perfect moisture, subtle shimmer (that does not interfere with the color of any lipstick you might layer it with), and the scents are fantastic! These are not just perfect gifts for Valentine's Day, they are perfect anytime!

And you know how much I love a win/win, not only are they hosting a great giveaway here, there is also a great giveaway on Mor Cosmetic's Facebook Page too! It's called the Celebration of Love Sweepstakes and the prize is a private screening of the movie 'The Vow' for you and 100 of your closest friends PLUS a $500 shopping spree on www.morcosmetics.com. That would definitely get you a ton of delightful pampering products for your skin!

Enter using the Rafflecopter form below, if it doesn't load for you, hit refresh! (You can let me know in the comments below if you like using Rafflecopter and would like us to continue using it). Start by pressing the big green button that says '+1 Do It' to get started with the Mandatory Entry! (And if you experience any problems using Rafflecopter to get your daily tweets, no worries, just copy the link to your tweet and leave it as a comment on this post instead!

Monday, December 13, 2010

Be A Christmas Beauty with Borghese! 4 Winners! ARV $148 Ends 12/20!

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor Borghese! We look forward to working with you again! Borghese  4 winners! -  Cura C: @evrywoman (Twitter winner), Fango Mud: Theresa L. (subscriber winner), Mascara: Kellye123 (GFC Follower winner), B Gloss Lip Gloss: Susan Said What?! (Facebook winner). At the end of the holidays buying guide, an official winners announcement for ALL giveaway winners in the guide will be posted on our homepage! Remember: There are great giveaways active on the upper right hand side of the page!
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Ascending Butterfly Holidays Buying Guide 2010, Fifteenth Giveaway sponsored by:


Is there such thing as 'Deja Beauty'?  While it may not be in Webster's Dictionary, I did recently experience it. And experiencing it makes it real right?

Somehow Macy's seems to always play an important role in my favorite discoveries. And Borghese is no different! Quite a few years ago I took my Mom to Macy's for a Spa Treatment for Mother's Day and Borghese products were used. Afterwards, they also asked us if we'd like a complimentary mother and daughter makeover for Mother's Day. We were game! And we loved all the products used so much we bought them all. After Spa Treatments, Makeovers and Major Shopping, we were exhausted, and dinner was definitely in order.

But all day we got numerous compliments on our makeup and our skin. And because the artist told us what she was applying and how each step of the way, I was easily able to re-create the look well afterwards, which doesn't always happen!

I used Borghese products for many years, and for some reason just stopped. And then when I started blogging and trying out so many new products I had completely abandoned many of my favorites throughout the years. All for the sake of my readers of course! And when I received a box of goodies recently from Borghese it was literally 'Beauty Deja Vu'. I remembered all the reasons I bought all the products after my spa treatment and makeover in the first place, they are EFFECTIVE. period. And they also make beauty look effortless, and isn't that exactly what we want our products to do, make it look natural. Just with that 'natural glow' and something extra!

Fango Active Mud for Face and Body


Fango Active Mud for Face and Body




What it does

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  Italian Mud - Provides mineral nourishment and special absorbing action which rids skin of impurities.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Acqua di Vita® Complex - Revitalizes skin, reducing the signs of aging.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -Natural botanicals that stimulate and improve skin tone.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Avocado and Sweet Almond Oils - Moisturize and soften skin.

How to Use:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Apply generously (about one quarter inch thick) to clean skin (face, neck and/or body). Avoid lip and eye area.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -Leave on for 5 to 10 minutes.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -Rinse off thoroughly using sponge or washcloth.


Cura-C Anhydrous Vitamin C Body Scrub


Cura-C Anhydrous Vitamin C Body Scrub

A luxurious water-free body scrub formulated to eliminate dull surface cells while delivering Vitamin C to your skin, leaving it revitalized and moisturized. Formulated with Vitamin C, A and E plus CoQ10 and Beta-Carotene for anti-oxidant and nourishing benefits plus Shea Butter, Squalane, Sunflower Oil and Carrot Oil to soften and smooth skin.

What it does

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Gently hydrates and exfoliates to maintain skin’s balance.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Vitamin C - to replenish and correct damaged skin

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Shea Butter - to revitalize and nourish the skin

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Multi Vitamin CoQ10 Complex - to provide anti-oxidant protection from free radicals

How to Use

Apply a thin layer to wet or dry skin and massage gently in a circular motion, concentrating on the driest areas. Rinse with warm water.

B Gloss Lip Gloss

B Gloss Lip Gloss
 
Lush, glossy colour accentuates lips providing high shine looks. Moisturizers deliver a soothing treat while our high style pigments add luminosity. Creme or Shimmer shades.


What it does

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Long-wearing formula.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Vitamins A and E deliver moisture.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Avocado Oil, Jojoba Oil and Aloe Vera soothe lips.

How to Use

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Wear alone for a sheer natural look.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Use over lipstick for a glimmering accent.

Superiore State-of-the-Art Mascara
 


Superiore State-of-the-Art Mascara

After one use of this thickening mascara, you will understand why it is called "Superiore." Infused with a built-in, silk-powder foundation for superior wear, delicate lashes are coddled in natural conditioners while providing smudge-proof, flake-proof coverage. Suitable for contact lens wearers and sensitive eyes.


What it does

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Provides extended wear.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Lengthens, separates and curls lashes without clumping.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Vitamins and protein add nourishing moisture and conditioners to lashes.

How to Use

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Apply from base of lash to tip.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - To ensure continued purity, cap tightly and do not dilute.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Replace all mascaras every 3-4 months to ensure hygiene.

My Take:

I am so happy be re-acquainted with Borghese! The Fango Mud Mask has always been one of my all time favorites, it's super effective and leaves my skin glowing and re-newed. So much so, that I rarely ever want to put a foundation on the day I treat myself to a Fango Mask!

This was my first time trying out Cura C, and I will be adding it to my scrub rotation! Products that contain Vitamin C really do work wonders for my skin, and this left my skin feeling soft and smooth.

I already knew I loved Borghese Mascara, and I know you will too! Ladies with sensitive eyes like mine, Rejoice!

I am however a first timer to the gloss, but I have used their lipsticks quite often, and this gloss does not disappoint in any way, it's not tacky or sticky and I love to blend it with my favorite lipcolor!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at Borghese, want to help you be a Christmas Beauty! Don't you just ♥ Borghese? I know I do!

One Winner Per Channel:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - One Winner will be chosen who follows us on Facebook
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - One Winner will be chosen who follows us on Twitter
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - One email subscriber will be chosen
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - One Google Follower will be chosen

Remember to leave a main entry HERE first! We are going to do a repeat of our 'speed response' to your winner confirmation, the first winner to respond to their email will receive Fango Mud, the second will receive Cura C, the third winner to respond will receive the Superiore Mascara, and the final winner to respond will receive the B Gloss Lip Gloss!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - How to Win: (1) You must be a PUBLIC follower of Ascending Butterfly to be eligible for this and all giveaways. Indicate in your entry that you follow (if your 'comment name/user id' differs from your profile id, please let me know what name you follow under) and (2)MANDATORY entry- Visit Borghese Cosmetics and link us to something you like! - Do NOT Post the URL to any of the review items. (3) You must also leave your email address somewhere in your comment. (You can format it this way for security, example: ascendingbutterfly AT mail host DOT com). (If your email is clearly visible in your profile, you can just say so, that's OK!) Please follow the easy 1, 2, 3 steps to winning (or in this case, the A,B,C’s of winning!) This giveaway is open to USA residents who are 18 years of age or older. No PO Boxes.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Please follow directions or you will be disqualified! All comments are moderated, they may not appear on the site right away (comments like "I want this" or "I want to win" will not be entered). You have from Monday, December 13 2010 until Monday, December 20, 2010 at 03:00 PM (EST) to comment and be entered for a chance to win. You will have 48 hours to confirm if we do not hear from you we will be forced to move on to an alternate. (We only notify winners DIRECTLY via email, so if your profile or your comment does not have an email your entry will not be processed)

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FTC Disclosure Info for this Giveaway: This is not a paid insertion. This is a non-compensated post and all opinions regarding the product and the sponsor are my own experiences. I was provided product to facilitate the review and giveaway. The sponsor is fulfilling directly to prize winner(s), this in no way influenced my opinion of the product. Once a winner is selected and their information has been forwarded to the sponsor, the responsibility of prize fulfillment rests with the sponsor.

Monday, February 1, 2010

Smashbox - HeartBreaker Collection Review and Giveaway!

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor Smashbox Cosmetics, We look forward to working with you again! Congratulations to both *'Martha' and *'~J ' the confirmed winners of Ascending Butterfly's Smashbox - HeartBreaker Collection Giveaway! Remember: There are still some great giveaways active on the upper right hand side of the page!

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Are You 'Hot Date' or 'Kiss n' Tell'?

One Amazing Collection, two uniquely fun and flirtatious Valentine's Day Looks! So fess up are you feeling 'Kiss N' Tell' this year? or are you up for a bit of 'Hot Date' for this Valentines Day?

Our friends at Smashbox are back (and with a vengeance might I add!) to add some fun to your Valentine's Day with a new collection called 'HeartBreaker'. You will be turning heads AND breaking hearts. I adore the entire collection, and still haven't decided which look to go with on the big day! When  I said  'New Year/New You' earlier this year, I meant it! Married or Single there is no excuse not to unleash the sexy within!

This collection thinks of everything, it's got it all, down to a rollerball fragrance to go with it! Even the outer packaging speaks of flirty fun with drawings that are reminiscent of the hand drawn hearts you'd doodle in your notebook during class, with words like 'HOT' and 'KISS' and 'FLIRT' on the box you know there is no way cupid is missing his mark this year.

Let's break the collection down into it's fun parts and take a peek at the looks you can create:


Above is the Fun and Flirty look Smashbox calls 'Kiss N' Tell'

This look is NOT afraid of color and is totally ready to play! Isn't the lip fantastic? And if you think that's sassy, wait until you check out the next look!



Directly Above, is the Va-Va-Voom look that Smashbox calls 'Hot Date'

This look plays up a sultrier eye with a more 'nude' lip, and it's ultra-sexy! It's very 'shy kitten' isn't it? So have you picked out your look yet? Which one is you? I don't envy the task ahead of you!



Here are both Eye Palettes Side by Side!



Here  are both Lip Shines


HeartBreaker Lash  DNA

Are you drooling yet? Well drool no more my friends! WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at Smashbox want to help you put the fun and the flirt back in your Valentine's Day! TWO lucky 'Ascending Butterfly' followers will EACH have the chance to win a HeartBreaker Lash DNA, a Pink Sugar roller gloss, and an  Eye Palette of YOUR Choice! (Don't you just ♥ Smashbox?)

How to Win: (1) You must be a PUBLIC follower of Ascending Butterfly to be eligible for this and all giveaways. Indicate in your entry that you follow (if your 'comment name/user id' differs from your profile id, please let me know what name you follow under) and (2) Visit Smashbox HERE and compare both Palettes, tell us which Palette you would choose if you win! (3) You must also leave your email address somewhere in your comment. (You can format it this way for security, example: ascendingbutterfly AT mail host DOT com). (If your email is clearly visible in your profile,  you can just say so, that's OK!) Please follow the easy 1, 2, 3 steps to winning! This giveaway is open to USA residents who are 18 years of age or older.

Please follow directions or you will be disqualified! All comments are moderated, they may not appear on the site right away (comments like "I want this" or "I want to win" will not be entered). You have from Monday, February 01, 2010 until Monday, February 08, 2010 at 11:59 PM (EST) to comment and be entered for a chance to win. You will have 48 hours to confirm if we do not hear from you we will be forced to move on to an alternate. (We only notify winners DIRECTLY via email, so if your profile or your comment does not have an email your entry will not be processed)

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Tweet this: Follow and RT: @Tracy_Iglesias #ascendingbutterfly + @smashboxartists HeartBreaker Collection Giveaway! Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - http://tinyurl.com/ygnsxlo

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