Blaq Vixen Beauty

The Vanity: Request a Sample of L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream on Facebook, Pick Up In-Store

BlaqVixenBeauty — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:21:03 AKDT

L'Occitane is hosting an exciting promotion for their Facebook fans. They are currently giving away a 10ml version of their #1 product worldwide at their retail boutiques---their Shea Butter Hand Cream (a $5 value).

If they can grow their Facebook fan base to 250k fans, they will happily upgrade everyone to a 30ml version of their popular hand cream (a $10 value).

No purchase is required---all you have to do is request a sample for yourself and pick it up at one of their 170 US retail boutiques. Your voucher will be sent in two weeks.

If you're not located near a L'Occitane boutique, they will be having a Facebook specific offer for those fans not near a store very soon so become a fan of their page today!

Miracle Skin Transformer Treat & Conceal's Facebook Promotion is Live

BlaqVixenBeauty — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 04:51:22 AKDT

Miracle Skin Transformer (MST) is hosting a pre-launch "Ten Friends, One Miracle" Facebook promotion to give everyone who's interested a chance to try their newest next-generation, 3-in-1 concealer. MST says that Treat & Conceal is "the first-ever naturally derived silicone based concealer."

As I mentioned on Twitter, Treat & Conceal covers skin imperfections, under-eye circles, fine lines, wrinkles, blemishes and dark spots - something that I really want to try right now. This seemingly miraculous product will be available for purchase at www.miracleskintransformer.com for $36 on April 1st. What a treat, right? Of course, you'll need to sign up 10 friends before April.

This promotion started two days ago but if you can sign up 10 friends at http://www.miracleskintransformer.com/site/10-friends-1-miracle-2/ and get them to become a fan of their Facebook fan page, MST will send you a complimentary full-size tube of Treat & Conceal. This offer is only valid for U.S. residents.

Some benefits of Treat & Conceal:

Instantly conceals darkness & redness and visibly diminishes signs of aging with collagen and cerasomes.
Treat, correct and cover any problem area on your skin including pigmentation.
Natural plant complex & powerful antioxidants vitamin K & F

How to Get a Full-Size Product of Miracle Skin Transformer SPF 20 for Free

BlaqVixenBeauty — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:47:11 AKST

Face Primer at Beauty.com

Need a 2-minute beauty miracle to transform your skin? Well, this special deal from Miracle Skin Transformer is just for you! If you can get 10 of your Facebook friends to "like" the Miracle Skin Transformer page, you can received a full-sized Miracle Skin Transformer SPF 20 in your choice of shade (translucent, light, medium or tan). Once all of your friends like the page by January 31, 2011, you'll receive your sample in the mail.

If you're not sure which shade to get, stick to Translucent (not tinted), which was created for all skin tones. This particular shade doubles as a primer. Tan is for Golden/Olive Skin Tones (think Halle Berry) while Dark is for Warm, Caramel Skin Tones (think Iman). Deep Dark, a shade for Cocoa Skin Tones was created for beauties like Naomi Campbell.

How to Send Instant Gifts on Facebook Through the Sephora eGift Social Program

BlaqVixenBeauty — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 14:45:36 AKST

The Sephora eGift Social Program is a new Facebook application that allows users to send (and receive) real Sephora merchandise and gift cards even if you can't make it to one of their stores. Sephora wants your holiday season to be fun, instantaneous, and worry-free. Look how easy it is:

Log on to the Sephora fan page on Facebook.

Click the Instant Gifts tab.

Sephora took the time to include some fan favorites like Philosophy's Benefit’s A Little Bit of Bad Gal, and even NARS Blush in Super Orgasm.

Once you have selected and purchased your gift, it will show up instantly on your friend’s Facebook wall and can be redeemed for the actual item online at Sephora or in store. Transactions are completed safely and securely online through a partnership with Bank of America Merchant Services, for a seamless online shopping experience. Best of all, Sephora’s Instant Gifts are covered under the Sephora Return Policy, so products can easily be exchanged or returned, and the gift cards never expire or lose their value.

$776 @RozMayPR Cyber Monday Giveaway Feat. @Revitalash and @3LABSkincare

BlaqVixenBeauty — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:11:59 AKST

Did you know that Roz May PR launched their Cyber Monday/Holiday giveaway at noon (PST) today? Up for grabs is a gift basket stuffed to the brim with goodies from Revitalash, Aromatherapaes, Good Clean Fun and 3LAB. In order to enter the giveaway, visit the Roz May PR Facebook and become a fan and follow them on Twitter.

This giveaway is only open for two weeks and is only open to fans in the US. The winner will be randomly chosen at random on Monday, December 13th.

Spa Week 2010: ME! Bath Promotions

BlaqVixenBeauty — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:56:40 AKDT

What better time to talk about Me! Bath than during Spa Week 2010?! First, let me school you on the latest promotions that this wonderful brand has to offer. I hope you find at least promotion (or even better, all) that piques your interest and inspires you to enter.

In honor of Earth Day on April 22, ME! Bath wants to know "How do you LIVE GREEN?" Basically what you do for the Earth and what tips you have for LIVING GREEN? Up for grabs is the LOVE ME! Bath Ice Cream. Contest ends April 21, 2010. Winners will be announced on the ME! Bath Facebook page on Earth Day.

Read on!

Promotions: Rethink What Matters with Bare Escentuals and Blaq Vixen Beauty

BlaqVixenBeauty — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:33:41 AKST

Based on some of your responses on Twitter, it seems like Bare Escentuals was either a hit or miss. However, I am inviting you to truly be a visionary in 20/10 - join Bare Escentuals' "Rethink What Matters" campaign. What is Blaq Vixen Beauty rethinking? You'll find out soon in due time! In the meantime, what are you rethinking for 20/10?

Every week on Friday, Bare Escentuals will feature a new discussion topic for you to rethink. For example, today's topic is "Rethink What Freedom Feels Like." As a sort of "thank you for participating" gift, 500 of you will instantly win the bareMinerals Blush - get rather cheeky...with bareMinerals Blush!

Made with 100% pure bare Minerals, this silky blush provides the most natural, good-for-you cheek color available. Offered in a wide range of shades, bareMinerals Blush imparts a long-lasting color that may be worn alone or paired with other bareMinerals All Over Face Colors for additional dimension and texture.

This blush is free of preservatives, talc, oil, waxes, dyes, binders, fillers and fragrances.

Available in Aubergine, Beauty, Bronze, Compassion, Dawn, Dusk, First Class, Flowers, Fresh, Fruit Cocktail, Giddy Pink, Glory, Hint, I'm Amused Rogue, Joyous Jennifer, Kiss, Laughter, Lovely, Poppy, Thistle, Tranquil, Trendsetter, Tulip, Velvet and Vintage Peach.

While you might be anxious to be one of the 500 instant winners, there's an even bigger prize to covet. At the end of March, Bare Escentuals will announce the grand prizer winner, who will have the splendid opportunity of a lifetime to choose a trip to one of the world's most fabulous places like Paris, Costa Rica, Turks and Caicos, Italy or Asia! Unfortunately, this is only available for those of you who reside in the United States (US).

But for now, go on the site, answer the questions, tell your friends, share on Twitter, Facebook...this campaign will run up until March 26, with the last question question appearing on March 19, so get your rethinking on!

Rai from LA.MORENA has teamed up with Bare Escentuals to give two (2) lucky readers a chance to win the Flawless Definition Mascara. The giveaway will end on February 5 at 11:59 PM CST. Click here to read more information about the Flawless Definition Mascara and how to improve your chances of winning!

Stay tuned as Blaq Vixen Beauty will be teaming up with Bare Escentuals on February 5th to host a giveaway. Up for grabs is the bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation!

Up to 50% Off select Bare Escentuals products at Sephora.com.

Skin Care Sundays: Press Play on Your Skin Care Routine!

BlaqVixenBeauty — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:00:00 AKDT

A fellow beauty enthusiast spilled an invaluable beauty secret: the "pat/press" method. Finally, there's a way to "get your skin care down pat."

Risi Leanne, one of the editors of the Palacinka beauty blog, revealed, "I learned from the Clarins skin care team to always apply cleanser, eye cream and moisturizer (this is the correct order) with the "pat/press" method. Instead of moving the cream around my face in a circular motion, I warm it up in my hands - then press on. It gives my skin an instant glow and I find the product absorbs much better. My favorite is Clarins Multi-Active Early Wrinkle Correcting Lotion with SPF 15." (beauty secret #5)

Still interested? Read on!

The Beauty Closet: Mint Glaze FX Fortifying Lip Treat - Mint Primer w/ SPF 15 Review

BlaqVixenBeauty — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:48:19 AKDT

Cover FX MintGlaze FX

Editor's Note: The product mentioned in this Beauty Closet review have been provided by Cover FX.

If you're a fan of the Blaq Vixen Beauty page on Facebook, then you know that I was psyched about Paula Begoun's Beauty Blogger Event on BlogTalkRadio. I was invited to Ms. Begoun's premiere episode of Be Beautifully Informed. And now, I figured I'd passed on what I learned from last night's show:

Don't leave your lips naked at night!

Paula mentioned that someone asked for a natural cure for chapped lips in a magazine. She swears that if you follow what her advice, you won't ever have to worry about chapped lips again. She recommends that you keep a pot of lip balm or a nice, rich gloss by the side of your bed on your nightstand. You apply it before you go to bed and it helps to protect the skin on your lips, which is incredibly sensitive. Take your time and massage the product into your lips.

Normally, I'm pretty good at apply something on my lips at night - whether it be Softlips PURE Natural Lip Balm (I have it in fragrance - free, citrus and bergamot) or Palmer's Cocoa Butter Lip Butter (Dark Chocolate & Peppermint as well as Dark Chocolate & Cherry are the tasty flavors I own). Now, ever since purchasing Peace, Love and Sunshine Unrefined Shea Butter, I smear a dabble of it on my lips. I'm sort of addicted to it now!

However, I have a new product that I am considering adding to my lip regimen: MintGlaze FX Fortifying Lip Treat - Mint Primer w/ SPF 15. Since Cover FX recommends that you use this lip primer as a treatment, I thought it would be the perfect product to help repair my lips. Just today, I brushed on a liberal amount of MintGlaze FX and then I applied my newest lip gloss from BeautyTicket: Stila Lip Glaze in Berry (which is $7.99 instead of $20!). Cover FX recommends that you apply MintGlaze FX three times daily and at night to reap the maximum benefits. I definitely notice how smooth my lips looked before I applied my lip gloss. The Lip Glaze was just an added bonus!

Described as "a protective, volumizing and fortifying glazed balm to maintain youthful lips" as well as "a pout perfecting primer that hydrates and softens the appearance of lines," this balm has "lip freshening" peppermint. Unfortunately, if you lick your lips, there isn't enough peppermint in MintGlaze FX to actually freshen your breath. More peppermint oil, please!

While I like this product, I wish that the SPF was higher - I like my products to have a SPF of 30+ - and I wish that it did a better job at making my lipsticks and lipglosses last longer. If the SPF was higher, I'd wouldn't mind using this during the day. My upper lip is naturally dark so I've been more conscientious of the lipwear that I use.

Mane Mondays: New KeraCare Overnight Moisturizing Treatment from @Avlon

BlaqVixenBeauty — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:44:08 AKST

Before I mention anything else, let me just say that you have to visit the Avlon Facebook page and become a fan so you don't miss out! They have been giving away FREE, FULL SIZE products away since August! So far, Facebook fans have won free sets of KeraCare Natural Textures, KeraCare Overnight Moisturizing Treatment (like I did) and KeraCare Finishing Spray. They haven't announced the free product for November but when they do, please make sure you're one of the first 25 respondents. Follow them on Twitter too: @Avlon. Just received the new KeraCare Overnight Moisturizing Treatment on my doorstep about 30 minutes ago!