Showing posts with label Mineral Makeup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mineral Makeup. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

What's new in #lashesandlips from @janeiredale #Cosmetics Spring #Beauty





Last week I had the opportunity to attend an evening of Fresh Delights and Mixology at Haven's Kitchen in New York City with the Jane Iredale Cosmetics team and learn about the latest releases for Spring in their iconic skincare line.

Even those that haven't met me in person, know from my posts here, that I custom blend two things, there are two things I have never worn straight out of it's container as is: (1) My Lip Color and (2) My Scent. I prefer to blend them until the result is something totally and uniquely me. So I have to admit I'm always a bit skeptical and picky when it comes to lip color and fragrances, and not everything I get to try makes our pages.

When your first experience with a brand is an entirely transformative one, it definitely stays in your mind and you always want to know what's new and what's going on with the line. At the 2010 New York Makeup Show I got the chance to try out a makover from Jane Iredale's team, for some reason they were the only table I said yes to that day. And while the artist there did appreciate the work that went into my custom blend signature red lip, he wiped the slate clean so to speak and did the entire opposite of what I'm used to in makeup. He gave me a heavier eye and a barely more than nude lip. I honestly didn't recognize myself at first when he was done, but I really did like it. and I kept buying the products he used on me that day, until the gloss which I love, love, love, stopped being made. OH THE HORROR! (I even use that gloss in my signature custom blend red lip!)

It's actually a huge fear of mine that started many years ago with a drugstore brand of red and plum that I fell in love with and a few years later when it stopped being produced and I was back at square one, I was NOT a happy camper! Thankfully my fears were assuaged at Jane Iredale's introduction of PureGloss, this luxurious new formula is creamy on the lips, does NOT use petroleum-based products, and does not feel tacky. (No worries about your hair sticking to your lips on windy days!)

As this is supposed to be Wordless Wednesday, I wanted to make sure this post would be a treat for the eyes too! 



Lips:

All 18 Shades of Jane Iredale PureGloss


PureGloss in color 'Red Currant'

PureGloss in color 'Beach Plum'

PureGloss in color 'Snowberry'


The new formula has a base of organic oils including Moringa Butter, Lotus Flower Wax, Orange Peel Wax, as well as Blackberry and Pomegranate Extracts, and anti-oxidants Vitamins C and E. The new collection offers 18 colorful shades just in time for Spring that give you a natural looking, sheer tint of color!

I have been playing with the colors already and creating my own custom colors and blends with them, but one of our editors who is way better than I am at playing by the rules, has already worn Beach Plum straight out the tube with only her lip liner, and she loved the color on it's own, she wanted me to let you all know it gave great saturation on it's own, a sheer hint of tint and a light hint of fruit is how she described it!

I'm playing with Red Currant, Snowberry, Cosmo, Tangerine, and my editor nabbed Beach Plum! While these glosses are totally seasonless, they are just the pop of Spring I needed to put winter far behind me!

Lashes:

Longest Lash Lengthening and Thickening Mascara


I think the new squeeze tube design is absolutely brilliant, and wish I would have thought of it first! It helps you to dispense an even amount all around the applicator so you don't have to double pump for mascara which helps you eliminate clumps and get out every last bit of product! The formulation is water resistant and lengthens your lashes with the help of plant cellulose fibers, NOT synthetic ones!

PureLash Lash Extender and Conditioner




I have been using the Lash Extender and Conditioner since being introduced to it in 2010, but I read a very helpful hint on the Jane Iredale Makeup Blog that I thought I would pass along here, if you plan to layer both products, don't let the Conditioner fully dry before applying the Longest Lash!

Mixology, The Event:

They chose a warm, lovely, intimate event venue called Haven's Kitchen in Manhattan to debut the new collection of PureGloss and the new formulation and packaging of their Mascara to Bloggers and Makeup Artists, with signature drinks to match the new PureGloss Shades! Here is a mix of pro shots and my shots taken during the event!

Sign Reads: Welcome to our mixology class inspired by the NEW PureGloss Lip Glosses. Come  Experience fresh delights during this colorful event with seasonal food and drink, friends and new makeup for spring.

We learned how to make these super delish cocktails that share the same names as the new PureGloss shades from Jane Iredale!


















Snowberry Cocktail with it's matching PureGloss Lip Gloss in front of it,  Red Currant Cocktail with it's matching PureGloss Lipgloss in front of it and last but not least, Beach Plum Cocktail with it's matching PureGloss Lip Gloss in front of it, and a a signature sprig of Lavendar. Jane Iredale grows it in her garden, and her cosmetics come wrapped in her signature tissue paper with a sprig of lavendar on top! Very lovely touch! Great job Haven's Kitchen, they truly customized the cocktails to the colors and to the person behind the brand, genius! It's a detail that did not go un-noticed!







My Take:

The Jane Iredale team put together a wonderful time where bloggers got the chance to try out and find their perfect shade match, and learn how to make the Signature Cocktails when the mixologists gave some of us the chance to get behind the bar and try our hand at making the cocktails. We got a great selection of the new collections to take home and try out and I am sure I speak for everyone when I say I can't wait for Spring to begin here in the city! The new PureGloss formulations have great pigmentation and consistency, and the new  Longest Lash Lengthening and Thickening Mascara has such a fantastic new squeeze tube that really helps to apply it better and smarter!

Get Social:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @janeiredale on Twitter
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Like Jane Iredale on Facebook

Once I get things more caught up here, I'll reach out to Jane's team and see if we can put some touches of Spring in your makeup bag too, so until then tell me butterflies, what is your favorite Lip Gloss Shade ever?


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FTC Disclosure: This is NOT a sponsored post. No monetary compensation has been received to share our event recap coverage. Guests were provided with gift bags to try out the new products, however all opinions are 100% my own!

Thursday, January 17, 2013

@janeiredale Triple Pearl Powder Finishing Powder #Beauty #Giveaway via @Ascending1 ARV $68 Ends 01/25


Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup is dubbed 'THE SKIN CARE MAKEUP' for very good reason. They firmly believe in an all-around approach to skincare and beauty. They believe what you put in your body is just as important if not more so than just what you put on it. There is a reason they are a staple for many makeup artists, these products make your skin look good while simultaneously are also good for your skin.

I recently attended a very special Lucky Magazine luncheon with Jane Iredale (which I recapped originally HERE), where she shared her personal as well as professional influences and gave us no holds barred access and carte blanche to ask her anything! How many times does that chance arise? I left feeling totally inspired. I left the luncheon even more determined than ever to pursue my passions. Will there be people who tell you are crazy for following your bliss? Maybe. Should you let that stop you? NEVER!

Jane turned her trials into triumphs, and let her obstacles along the way become lessons learned on how to hone her drive and her ambitions and I absolutely love that! For me, the chance to know the actual 'heart' behind the brand makes using the products that much more meaningful for me.

In 2010 I had my first encounter with the brand at the New York Makeup Show. After a ton of saying No that day because of time constraints, I stopped and let one of the artists make me over. When tons of people stopped to watch and then wanted to be made over too, I knew he was doing a great job, but he didn't let me see until my face was completely done, and when I was able to finally look at the finished job, I was blown away, I felt totally transformed. And not necessarily just the makeup, I felt personally transformed, and after that looked at myself in a whole new light.

It's super easy to get so busy that you neglect yourself. And that doesn't just apply to moms, every single women out there makes daily sacrifices because simply put we all know there isn't enough time in a day to make it all happen. Slowly, my makeup and hair had become the areas I would scrimp on to save time. I'd do my signature red lip that I blend myself, but skip the foundation, mascara, eye shadow and put my hair into a ponytail most days.

Besides having events to attend, I reached a point where I wanted a different look, after a year that has been extremely challenging to say the least, I needed a 'life lift'. And I've started giving myself one. Taking more time on and for myself.

Small changes here and there start to add up. And start to change your outlook. A bit of primping and pampering go beyond 'vanity' ladies, it reminds you exactly of what you deserve in life. And when you take that time, it certainly changes the perception of others and they treat you differently. But you have to treat yourself differently first!

As for me, my early years in graphic design and marketing has also given me an eye that tends scrutinize the packaging of what I buy. I love unique packaging! So when I opened up my gift bag from the Jane Iredale Luncheon, and opened the Triple Pearl Powder Finishing Powder, I immediately noticed the packaging, not just the outer, which was pretty too, but the actual compact inside, which is adorned with a real shell! And the applicator brush is super soft too. It honestly just looks and feels like a treat. Each shell is unique because that is how nature makes them. And I feel it's just such a genius idea and design. Everyone of us, like the shells is unique. Beautifully created and packaged by nature.

Jane Iredale TRIPLE PEARL POWDER™ FINISHING POWDER


ABOUT TRIPLE PEARL POWDER™ FINISHING POWDER

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 3 Pearl Derived Ingredients that deliver natural skin care and anti-aging benefits

 Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - non-comedogenic

 Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - smooths and brightens skin

 Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - the included applicator brush just feels wonderful to the touch!

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FTC Disclosure: I attended a Bloggers Luncheon at the invitation of Lucky Magazine, Gift Bags were provided and this product was included in the bag. Jane Iredale (The Skin Care Makeup Company) will also be providing one winner with a Triple Pearl Finishing Powder. All opinions are 100% my own. Ascending Butterfly and it's giveaway sponsors are not responsible for lost or mis-directed mail.

Thursday, January 10, 2013

@LuckyMagazine Bloggers Luncheon with @JaneIredale + @JeanGodfreyJune Lucky Beauty Director #beauty #makeup #inspiration



Last month in the midst of holiday madness, a whirlwind of personal and professional events, (including Spring and Summer 2013 Previews how bizarre is that right?), came a gem of an event that left me truly inspired and uplifted afterwards, a bloggers Luncheon with Jane Iredale hosted by Lucky Magazine.

My first introduction to the brand was during the Makeup Show in NYC in 2010. When I got to the Jane Iredale booth I met Kevin Mendleson who is now the Global Educator for the Jane Iredale Cosmetics Brand. He gave me what I considered then and still consider to this day a total transformation. His makeover truly transformed the way I saw myself.  And that of course started my fascination with the brand. Kevin actually really took the time to understand my lifestyle, my rush out the door barely time for anything mornings, down to my eating habits and diet! I was pleasantly surprised, he gave me a ton of advice, and decided on giving me an all out glam girl look and he *gasp* introduced me to the muted/aka 'Nude' lip! (and I was delighted that he did appreciate the work that goes into my signature custom daily red lip). He made me let go of my comfort zone and help to see myself in a new way.

And that inner/outer combination is what exactly Jane Iredale is all about!

So in a mixture of personal pictures, professional pictures and quotes, here is a recap of the luncheon:


Lucky Event Table
Lucky Magazine Jane Iredale Bloggers Luncheon, Pro Shot used WITH permission!

Before the event began we were given the chance to write out a question we wanted to ask Jane! Which I thought was fantastic, nothing scripted, and everything straight from the heart and on the spot!

Jean Godfrey June and Jane Iredale at Lucky Bloggers Luncheon Dec 2012 PRO shot 03
Left: Lucky Magazine Beauty Director Jean Godfrey-June, Right: Jane Iredale, President and Founder of Iredale Mineral Cosmetics (makers of jane iredale)

Our Moderator and all-around 'hostess with the mostest!' was none other than Lucky Magazine Beauty Director, Jean Godfrey-June (can I be her when I grow up?), and many of us curious bloggers also wanted to know Jean's answers to many of the questions that were also asked of Jane.

"Good skin is important to the longevity of a career" ~ Jane Iredale

Jane Iredale and Jean Godfrey June Lucky Bloggers Luncheon Pro shot 02
LeftJane Iredale, President and Founder of Iredale Mineral Cosmetics (makers of jane iredaleRightLucky Magazine Beauty Director Jean Godfrey-June
"I asked myself, why can't we have a makeup that's GOOD for the skin?" ~ Jane Iredale




Much like me Jane is NOT yet a mom, but dotes over her 'furbabies'. She said "Having two dogs helps, they have to be walked, they have to be taken care of - that at least gets me out of the office! One of my absolute favorite quotes from the luncheon was:

"To be a successful entrepreneur, you have to have passion for what you are doing then that passion is all consuming" ~ Jane Iredale

Jane Iredale and Jean Godfrey June Lucky Bloggers Luncheon 

We learned that the company came about after a broadway show that had flopped in a week left Jane searching for what was next. I personally think being at a standstill be it personally or professionally is where our best ideas come from, and hearing someone that has reached such an amazing level of success say the same just added fuel to my flame to stick with my passions, allow myself to sometimes go down the rabbit hole and see where it leads!  When Jane said "The Public Failure, it was just ugly, but I learned that I didn't know enough about it to take on writing a Broadway show, but it was good. If that hadn't happened I wouldn't have started my company", I think it was an 'a-ha' moment for everyone. I doubt there is anyone out there who can't relate to personal or professional mis-steps of their own. But it's what she did with that 'failure' that led to her ultimate triumph and victory.

"Lifestyle and diet are absolutely key, I think supplements help a lot with Health. What you put on the skin is absorbed by the body." ~ Jane Iredale



Jane's Greatest Moment? - The first testimonial that came in from a consumer

How Jane Defines Beauty and who she thinks is beautiful? - "Beauty is very nourishing for the soul, whether it's a person or place or art. Helen Mirren and Meryl Streep - they have both inner and outer beauty!

What does Jane do in her 'spare time'? - "I love to read. I love Gardening, it resonates to everything I do" She also likes to play Golf and hang out with her Dogs!

When asked - What do you have in mind when you design? she replied "Things I have personal interest in, and things consumers would like. We have two seasonal collections that are really, really about color."

When asked - Do you have advice regarding criticism of your work? I really loved her response:

"It's hard to deal with, but you can't ignore it. The worst thing you can do is pretend it didn't happen. you have to face it. And have some objectivity. Confront it, deal with it, it's an opportunity to learn." ~ Jane Iredale



Jane Iredale's Advice for women over 35:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - Don't ignore makeup

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - It's not about wearing less and less, it's about ADJUSTING

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - Feel free to pay attention to trends, but adapt it to what works for YOU

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - Too much blush can be aging

How to prevent the dry skin look that mineral makeup can sometimes impart in winter:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - Use a tinted mouisturizer

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - or you could also try a facial spritz then pat your face gently to set the minerals

What is the #1 benefit of using Jane Iredale Cosmetics?

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - It lets skin breathe and function normally. The skin is the body's 3rd lung and 3rd kidney, it must breathe, it's important that you are NOT blocking things!

What are your preferences for applying Foundation?

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - For Powder - Definitely a brush!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - For Liquid - I use my fingers but many of our artists will use a brush with Liquid also

What is the Go-To Product in your line?

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - Loose Powder as well as our Lash Conditioner (to help them grow and keep them healthy!)

I found Jane to be a true inspiration, and the luncheon was incredibly empowering!

Jane was nice enough to give us a gift to give to YOU, so stay tuned butterflies for a Jane Iredale Cosmetics Giveaway coming SOON!


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FTC Disclosure: I attended a Lucky Magazine Luncheon as a member of the Digital Press. Our lunch was provided and Jane Iredale provided a product sample for editorial consideration, however this is NOT a compensated post and no monetary compensation has been received to recap this event. All opinions are 100% my own.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Mother's Day gift for the 'outgoing' and 'sexy' mama - Win a complete set of pro makeup brushes from Sigma Makeup.com!

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor Sigma Makeup! We look forward to working with you again! The winner is CLC408. Congratulations to our winner! Remember: There are great giveaways active on the upper right hand side of the page! This was gift six in our first annual Mothers Day Buying Guide!
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Ascending Butterfly's Mothers Day Buying Guide Pick Sponsored by:



We are now launching our sixth gift in our first annual Mothers Day Buying Guide! We started with the gift of CleanRest (giveaway ended on 04/28), followed by the gift of cream perfume (giveaway ended on 05/01), then the gift of One Dozen Long Stemmed Roses and Godiva Truffles (giveaway ended on 05/03), and the next gift in the guide is the 'Serene Spring Spa Gift Tower' from 1800Baskets.com HERE! (giveaway ends on 05/05); and we are now moving toward gift Six in our First Annual Mother's Day Buying Guide. Is your mom fun & outgoing? A little sassy? A little flirty? Would never dream  of leaving the house without her 'face' put on?

The mother's day buying guide will encompass the rest of April and the entire month of May! So while some giveaways will close after Mother's Day itself, the month will still be dedicated to saying Thank You to our moms. For all the daily ways they show us they love us that sometimes go unheralded. While I think you should show your mom you love her everyday, mother's day should be extra special!

(And while it's not an official part of the Mother's Day Buying Guide, the current bag being featured in our 'Spring Into Bags' 2010 Special Feature would be perfect for mom, (this bag comes with changing pad and wipes box, it's perfect for a new mom, but stylish enough and roomy enough to make a perfect day-to-day bag for any lucky woman! Check out the Fleurville Lexie Butterfly Tote giveaway sponsored by Layla Grayce HERE).

If outgoing, flirty, sassy, and never leaving the house without her face on, either describes you or your mom, you won't want to leave the house without Sigma Makeup! I received a ton of goodies to evaluate so I'll start with the Makeup! First I unwrapped a super girly fun box called 'Beauty on the Go Kit - Neutral Shades'. Inside the fun box, is another cute box with four 'pop out' Neutral Eye Shadow Shades perfect for daily wear. The colors included were 'Brown Eyed Girl', 'Brown Sugar', 'Angie' and 'Indian Girl'.These can all be easily popped out and replaced to create your  own palette  preferences. and the kicker is they can also be popped out into a single palette size 'to go' container that is mirrored, so you can carry as many or as few with you as you  need for the day, totally brilliant!


I also received the 'Beauty on the Go Kit - 'blush and highlight' collection - The colors included were 'Blush - 'Some Girls', 'Blush - 'Not Fade Away', 'Blush  - 'Ruby Tuesday' and lastly a highlighter - 'Moon Light Mile'
also with a collection of empty single palettes ready to slip these into so you don't have to carry the larger palette with all four colors all day if all you need is one of them. They are easily blendable which is perfect since no one wants to look like they've been slapped hard with a blush stick! The Kit allows you to get more sophiscated with the blending and contouring of blush. There is an art to Blush done right ladies! And this kit will allow you to shade, contour and highlight to your hearts content.



In addition, Sigma manages to incorporate old Hollywood Glamour into their collection with some amazingly hot additions - 'The Something about Marilyn Retractible Kabuki Brush' in a to die for red, and a dazzle heart pocket mirror which slides out of it's box in a velvety logo'd pouch to reveal a beddazled heart that reminds me of a tiny version of the Judith Leiber 'Heart N Soul bag', if you or your mom have that bag, you must get it this case! It is as functional as is it is pretty,  one side mirrored, the other side ready to stash your fave lip gloss.



I also received the new Sigma Makeup Premium Professional Brushes Kit. This kit contains 15 unique brushes and nicely complements the original 12 piece brush set. It includes 7 new face brushes, 7 new eyes brushes, and the first Sigma Makeup lip brush. All brushes are stored in a signature Sigma Makeup brush roll, which is ideal to protect your Sigma Makeup brush collection. These brushes are certainly where form meet function in super luxe high style at a price that won't break the bank.

Just like they say many women make the mistake of not using the correct bra, the same mistake is often made with brushes, they are not all alike both quality wise nor functionally. And taking the right care of them is equally important!


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at Sigma Makeup would like to provide one lucky winner with the opportunity to win a Complete Brush Set (without roll)! (ARV $69.00)

Don't you just ♥ Sigma Makeup? I know I do!

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) Visit Sigma Makeup - and post the URL of another product you like aside from the giveaway item of course, as your comment entry! Please post the LINK, not the name! (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 it is visible in your profile, 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.

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NOTE: Readers have asked us to make entering the contests and giveaways, faster and easier. Your wish is our command! We have moved our 'Today's Butterfly - Featured Site(s) of the day, which is where we host our giveaways, to the upper right hand side of the page. It will be located here from now on to make entering the giveaways faster and easier. Keep the suggestions coming, remember we also have a community group page with real time chat, you can give us your comments and suggestions in REAL time, how cool is that?

NOTE 2: Twitter followers: please remember you must also follow Ascending Butterfly using Google friends connect on the upper right hand side of the page for your entries to be processed. And remember if your profile does not have an email and you don't leave your email in your entry, we will not accept your entry. Make sure your entry or your profile have your email address!

Just a helpful Reminder: How to Follow Using Google Friends Connect:

Please look to the upper right hand side, where the follower pictures are. (Note the number of followers before you start this process)

1) press the follow button - the google pop up wizard will open, this is not an ad and your pop up blocker will not block it

2) tick the option that reads 'follow this blog publicly' once that button is selected, hit follow again - it should now read 'you are now following'

3) if the follower count went up you know you did it succesfully, if your profile has a picture, that picture will be the first one on the left side. If your profile doesn't have one, it should still be searchable on the members list. (Remember, following a blog, does NOT subscribe you to receive emails, you have to subscribe separately to do that, you will not receive emails for following)

Are you getting the dreaded 'Your Entry Can't Be Processed' message when leaving an entry or comment? Before hitting enter, highlight your comment and COPY it. If you get that message after hitting enter and your comment is still there, just ignore the message and hit enter again, then you will get a screen with a captcha code, enter the captcha code, then submit and VOILA. If after you hit the submit button the first time, you get the dreaded message and the comment 'disappeared' no worries, that's why I asked you to copy it in the first step. Paste it back in and submit again. This has worked for me when comment boxes have glitched on me, and I hope it helps you too!

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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 products are expressly my own experiences. I was provided product to review and the sponsor is also fulfilling product to prize winner(s), this in no way influenced my opinion of my experiences with this product. Once a winner is selected and their information has been forwarded to the sponsor, the responsibility of prize fulfillment rests with the sponsor.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Becca Jewel Dust Review & Giveaway! 3 Winners!

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor Becca Cosmetics, who gave us the opportunity to host not just one, but THREE winners. We look forward to working with you again! Congratulations to *'Janette', 'Elphie' and 'Deb K' confirmed winners of Ascending Butterfly's Becca Jewel Dust Giveaway! Remember: There are still some great giveaways active on the upper right hand side of the page!

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Spring is finally here, and color is everywhere! One of the coolest places to enjoy color is on faces! Yes faces! Eyes, lips and cheeks everywhere will be adorned with pretty colors for Spring.  And we do know butterflies like to land on the most colorful flowers!

I know that when thinking of makeup, color comes to mind first, but I would remiss if I neglected to point out that the packaging to this makeup is amazing. While the outer boxes look almost minimalist in it's dark gunmetal grey with silver lettering on the logo, it's the packaging on the inside of the box that the makeup itself is housed in that you won't soon forget. They have a non slip, ergnomic feel to them, and the silver toned bling of the metal logo is also quite pleasing to the eye. Now don't get me wrong, they don't substitute style for substance, the makeup is just as wonderful as it's packaging. But I will say it's the kind of packaging you'll actually WANT to keep proudly displayed on your nightstand! This packaging would truly be wasted shoved hastily in your cosmetics bag never to be seen again.

I had the opportunity to try out a few examples of the line including the Eye Color, Mineral Bronzing Powder, Mascara, Lip Sheer Tint, Water-Resistant Eye Tint, Lip and Cheek Creme, as well as the Jewel Dust Sparkling powder for eyes!

Smooth application, great color, sweat resistant and long-lasting, everything I could ask for, including awesome packaging! There is something about spring that makes me want to chuck my neutrals and get into some color for a change. And this makeup made transitioning from my winter makeup to my spring look effortless and enjoyable.

I'm pretty picky about lipstick and will say I do enjoy Becca! The Sheer tint lip colour was long lasting, kept my lips feeling smooth and moist and didn't require constant or immediate touch ups. The mascara was great also and I just love the feel of the tube, the ergo grip allows you to focus on application with no worries about dropping it or having it slip from your hands. I enjoyed using this makeup greatly and consider everything I tried out a re-buy!

Take a peek at what I tried:

Sheer Tint Lip Colour - Tatiana

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 3g/ 0.1 oz tube

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - A collection of sheer, hydrating lipsticks with subtle shine in a palette of nude tones flattering for all skin tones, BECCA’s Sheer Tint Lip Colour contains a cocktail of emollients and antioxidants such as Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Honey and Vitamin E, to moisturise and protect the lips while providing a smooth, even application of creamy colour.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Comes in a sleek metal case with a lid that twists and locks to the base for no-fuss travel and toting in your purse

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Deliciously scented with a natural light vanilla/caramel scent

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Infused with a moisturizing formula containing Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Honey and other essential fatty acids with natural anti-oxidants to leave lips soft and moisturized

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Delivers a sheer wash of colour with a soft, creamy shine

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Nourishing and non-drying

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Paraben free

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Sheer colours enhance the lip’s natural tones

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Makes lips look healthy, moist and full

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Anti-feathering and anti-bleeding

Make-up Artist Tips:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -Apply directly to lips from tube or apply using BECCA Lip Brush #20 for long-lasting wear

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Line and fill in lips with BECCA Nude Liner, then apply a wash of BECCA Sheer Tint Lip Colour

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - For added shine, top BECCA Sheer Tint Lip Colour with BECCA Glossy Lip Tint


Eye Tint in Gilt (note the color shown is Lapis, I tried this in Gilt)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - An ingenious eye crème with a unique formulation that glides on as a crème and sets to a powder. This long-lasting, water-resistant, crease-resistant and easy to apply tint glides on effortlessly for highly pigmented colour.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Can be layered under powder eye colours and loose pigments for added intensity

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Can be applied with fingers or a brush

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Streak-free

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Make-up Artist Tip: Mix with Jewel Dust or Loose Shimmer Powder for a dramatic, budge-proof, metallic eye colour

Mineral Bronzing Powder

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Get a sun-kissed glow all year long without ever catching a ray! BECCA’s Mineral Bronzing Powder imparts the skin with a silky smooth, natural looking wash of luxurious bronze colour that won’t fade or look orange upon application.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - With an advanced mineral formula containing mica, this gentle and lightweight bronzer deflects unflattering light and minimizes flaws while brightening the skin with a subtle faux-glow. Conveniently packaged in a mirrored compact, BECCA’s Mineral Bronzing Powder is the perfect way to tan safely, even on the go.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Talc-free

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Oil free

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Paraben free

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Mineral pigments

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Long lasting colour

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Very smooth texture

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - The neutral (non-orange) tone provides a natural look that suits most complexions

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Can be used to “even” pale skin on the neck, under the chin, and any other areas of the body that require bronzing

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Packaged in a mirrored compact for ease of travel

Make-up Artist Tips:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Using Powder/Bronzer Brush #16, apply to areas of the face that would be naturally highlighted by the sun – the sides of the forehead, temples, brow bones and centre of the nose

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - To create contoured cheekbones and slim the face, apply using Soft Contour Brush #42 directly below the cheekbones

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Alternatively use Double Cheek Contour Brush #45 to ensure colour is simultaneously applied to both the cheeks and the hollows of the cheeks

WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at Becca Cosmetics would like to provide THREE lucky winners with the opportunity to win one Jewel Dust in your choice of the 'Sebille', 'Nyx', or 'Astra' color! (This is a $72 retail value!) - Don't you just ♥ Becca Cosmetics?


Jewel Dust Facts: (I figured you'd want to know all about it!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - These exquisitely embellished powders add playful colour to the eyes when worn alone, and create rich, exotic tones when layered over neutral eye shadows. Available in a range of enchanting colours from ethereal pastels to dazzling metallics. Fragrance and preservative free.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Created from pure pigments which provide the highest luster and intensity

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Unlike other shimmer powders, this exclusive formulation does not contain talc, fillers, or inferior silver pearl pigments

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Can be worn alone or layered over creme and powder eye colour to create unique tones and range of effects

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Micro fine shimmer pigments adds illuminating colour to the eyes

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Suitable for sensitive eyes

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Takes the wearer from 'daytime demure' to 'party perfect'

Make-up Artist Tips:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Apply with a brush onto bare eyelids for a sheer sparkling wash of translucent colour.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Dab on with a sponge applicator, such as BECCA Eye Powder Control Brush #49, for more concentrated color.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Apply over BECCA Mattifying or Silky Hydrating Primer to lock the colour onto the eyelids and for a more intense effect.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Layer over matte eye colours to create interesting metallic and glittering shades.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Apply over creme colours to set the cremes and to create intense, opaque colour with a jewel-like finish.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Layer BECCA Bird of Paradise Gloss over a sheer wash of Jewel Dust for sexy shiny colour.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Apply a fine line of shimmer to the lower or top lash line to create a flash of colour and sparkling eyes.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -Apply a small amount of the lighter shades to the inner corners of the eyes for a fresh, bright-eyes look.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Apply with a damp brush for a more vibrant, intense and opaque finish

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 Becca and tell us which of the three jewel dusts you would pick if you won. (Remember the choices are:  'Sebille', 'Nyx', or 'Astra') (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 it is visible in your profile, 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 Tuesday, March 23, 2010 until Friday, April 01, 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)

EXTRA CREDIT:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Blog about this giveaway, linking to this giveaway post. Leave the URL in a comment

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Grab our Button and put it on your Blog. Leave the URL where we can see it in a comment (if you already have our button, just let us know, you will still get extra credit!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow me @Tracy_Iglesias on Twitter (this is ascendingbutterfly’s editor) and give me your Twitter ID in a comment

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Tweet this: Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - #ascendingbutterfly + @BECCA_COSMETICS - Jewel Dust #Giveaways- 3 winners - http://tinyurl.com/yhnunaj

Leave a comment with the tweet’s url so you can get a valid entry (click on the time your tweet was sent to get the direct URL and then copy and paste it here).

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @BECCA_COSMETICS on Twitter HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow Becca Cosmetics on Facebook (and don't forget to tell them Ascending Butterfly sent you!) HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Digg about this giveaway and leave your digg username in your comment

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Fave this blog on Technorati and leave your Technorati user name in your comment

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Vote for Ascending Butterfly on: Fuel My Blog

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Subscribe to receive Ascending Butterfly emails using our Feedburner widget on the upper right hand side of the page below the follower thumbnail pictures! (If you are already a subscriber you will still receive extra credit!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Ascending Butterfly is a nominee for the Bloggers Choice ’10 Awards in the ‘Best Blog About Stuff’ Category - http://bloggerschoiceawards.com/ Where it reads total votes, there is a yellow box that reads 'Vote' Press there to vote, you must be logged in to see the number increase/vote registered. You can also vote directly using the button located on our home page and below (This is a ONE time vote only):

My site was nominated for Best Blog About Stuff!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - NEW METHOD OF EXTRA CREDIT, Ascending Butterfly is a nominee for the '2010 Blogs by Latinas Awards'! Please vote using the below (This is a ONE time vote only):



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NOTE: Readers have asked us to make entering the contests and giveaways, faster and easier. Your wish is our command! We have moved our 'Today's Butterfly - Featured Site(s) of the day, which is where we host our giveaways, to the upper right hand side of the page. It will be located here from now on to make entering the giveaways faster and easier. Keep the suggestions coming, remember we also have a NING group with real time chat, you can give us your comments and suggestions in REAL time, how cool is that?

NOTE 2: Twitter followers: please remember you must also follow Ascending Butterfly using Google friends connect on the upper right hand side of the page for your entries to be processed. And remember if your profile does not have an email and you don't leave your email in your entry, we will not accept your entry. Make sure your entry or your profile have your email address!

Just a helpful Reminder: How to Follow Using Google Friends Connect:

Please look to the upper right hand side, where the follower pictures are. (Note the number of followers before you start this process)

1) press the follow button - the google pop up wizard will open, this is not an ad and your pop up blocker will not block it

2) tick the option that reads 'follow this blog publicly' once that button is selected, hit follow again - it should now read 'you are now following'

3) if the follower count went up you know you did it succesfully, if your profile has a picture, that picture will be the first one on the left side. If your profile doesn't have one, it should still be searchable on the members list. (Remember, following a blog, does NOT subscribe you to receive emails, you have to subscribe separately to do that, you will not receive emails for following)

Are you getting the dreaded 'Your Entry Can't Be Processed' message when leaving an entry or comment? Before hitting enter, highlight your comment and COPY it. If you get that message after hitting enter and your comment is still there, just ignore the message and hit enter again, then you will get a screen with a captcha code, enter the captcha code, then submit and VOILA. If after you hit the submit button the first time, you get the dreaded message and the comment 'disappeared' no worries, that's why I asked you to copy it in the first step. Paste it back in and submit again. This has worked for me when comment boxes have glitched on me, and I hope it helps you too!

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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 products are expressly my own experiences. I was provided product to review and the sponsors are also fulfilling product to prize winner(s), this in no way influenced my opinion of my experiences with this product.