Blaq Vixen Beauty

I guess I was the only one that didn't know that "My Black is Beautiful" were having their beauty awards in which they nominated and announced winners in the following categories: Beautiful Hair (Pantene), Beautiful Face (Olay Definity and CoverGirl Queen Collection) and Beautiful Smile (Crest). I was happy to see that Taraji P. Henson, Nia Long, Tracee Ellis Ross, Anika Rose, Eva Marcille and Regina King were among the nominees.

The Beautiful Hair award goes to Rihanna. Seriously, who else was going to win? Sure, you might be tired of hearing about pop's favorite "It Girl." However, when were you not inspired by her "uber-original style?" Buy me an all-white suit and a leopard top and I'm good to go! On the other hand, Taraji P. Henson's shift from a chic bob to a rockstar-like shag did inspire me to cut my hair again. And if I do decide to go natural in the future, I hope my curl pattern is similar to that of Tracee Ellis Ross.

Pantene Pro-V

While Queen Latifah and Jill Scott are definitely beautiful - inside and out - it is beauty of Nia Long that has captivated us all! If I had the choice to have the glow of my celebrity, I'd request Nia Long because she has nice, luminous skin that gets better with age. While I was happy that Essence did a hair diary on Nia Long I am really interested in Nia Long's skin secrets to that I take notes!

Olay

I think I was the only surprised by the nominees but the winner as well. Eva Marcille beat out Regina King and Anika Noni Rose for best smile. I was betting on Regina King to be honest with you! Ever since I've hooked up with Crest, I've had the chance to try products that I would purchase because they work: the Crest Whitestrips Advanced Seal, the Crest Pro-Health Enamel Shield Toothpaste, and the Crest Pro-Health Enamel Shield Mouth Rinse.

Tooth Whiteners at Target

Are you satisfied with the winners/nominees or do you feel someone else should've won?

Crest 3D

Forgive me! I need to hurry up and announce the winners so I can start my next giveaway!

The winners of the Crest Giveaway are MissTracy, MissTrishDelish, Shawnta', Carmesha and jamiegirl! They all will receive the Crest Pro-Health Enamel Shield Toothpaste, Crest Pro-Health Enamel Shield Mouth Rinse and the Oral B CrossAction Pro-Health Manual Toothbrush just so they can continue to smile all Summer! Ladies, please email me with your names, addresses and phone numbers!

Thank you to everyone that took the time to share with me about their favorite beauty products. I'd also like to thank Crest for being so gracious to sponsor this great giveaway!

Contest over...will not be accepting any other entries. Thank you!

While you should certainly be protecting your skin, hair, and eyes from the the elements, protecting your smile should be a priority as well. In helping you shield your enamel from the obvious culprits - diet soda and coffee - as well at the undercover threats (fruits and vegetables can cause serious damage), Crest has developed a sort of Holy Trinity for your teeth: Crest Pro-Health Enamel Shield Toothpaste (approx. $1 to $4.25 depending on size), Crest Pro-Health Enamel Shield Mouth Rinse ($4.59) and Oral B CrossAction Pro-Health Manual Toothbrush ($4.49). All of these products were designed to aid you against irreversible enamel loss, cavities, and gum sensitivity.

Crest Pro-Health Enamel Shield toothpaste contains the active ingredient Stannous Fluoride, which creates a micro-thin shield against acid by binding. It also contains fine ActivClean Crystals and Dual Silica Technology. You'll experience a smooth, gentle brushing experience. Furthermore, this toothpaste kills acid-producing bacteria and remineralizes (yep, that's a word!) teeth to strengthen enamel.

This is where Blaq Vixen Beauty comes in. We have teamed up with Crest to host a special Summertime giveaway in which five (5) Blaq Vixen Beauty readers/subscribers will win a Crest Pro-Health Enamel Shield set consisting of the aforementioned products. Having a gorgeous smile is one of the trademarks of a true vixen so let us hook you up! Tell us: Which beauty product has made you smile the most this Summer?

Five entries will be chosen at random among the entrants. This giveaway will end Monday, June 29th at 11:59 AM (CST). If you have won a Blaq Vixen Beauty giveaway in the past six (6) months, please do not enter! On Tuesday, June 30, Blaq Vixen Beauty will announce the winners' names. Only one entry per person, please; entering multiple times will not increase your chances of winning. This Crest Pro-Health Enamel Shield Trinity giveaway is open to U.S. and Canadian residents only. Please use an email address that you check often. Thanks for entering and good luck!