Maybelline Volum’ Express the Colossal Mascara
December 20th, 2011
At Free Beauty Events we love trying out the latest mascara. This time, we tried Maybelline’s Volum’ Express the Colossal Mascara. This promises to give 9x the volume instantly with one coat. We found one coat to be enough for day, and we were surprised to see that we got a more natural look. With a name like ‘Volum’ Express the Colossal’ you might expect a more false lash look, but this is not a high drama mascara. As promised it went on clump free (which can be an issue with volumizing mascara). In our opinion, this gives the same effect as their Great Lash Mascara. But we liked that the Volum’ Express is collagen enriched – excellent for your lashes. To see other mascaras we’ve reviewed click here.
Tip: Mascara also works great as liquid eyeliner. Buy a slim eyeliner brush such as the e.l.f Studio Angled Eyeliner Brush and insert it in your mascara tube. It’s just $3.00 and you can use it to turn all of your mascaras into double-duty products!
Tags: e.l.f., eyeliner, great lash, Mascara, Maybelline, volume, volumizing
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got2b Powder’ful Volumizing Powder
December 16th, 2011
In a world where everyone seems to have hair extensions – volume is definitely in. got2b has a product that allows you to have amazing volume, without the fake hair. We tried their Powder’ful Volumizing Powder and really liked it. If you’re just looking to add some texture or slight dimension to your hair, then you can rub some in your palms and distribute through your hair. But if you want a look similar to the girl on the front of the box you should shake the powder on your roots and then style with your fingers. If you don’t want to spend a lot of time making sure the powder blends in, we suggest just putting it everywhere on your roots except for the very top layers. It’s very tempting to use a lot of this product since it’s fun to see how volumized your hair can get. However, be careful with using too much! For example, if you have very fine hair, using too much can achieve the opposite effect and weigh your hair down. What we liked the most about this product is that your hair can have volume without backcombing, volumizing shampoo/conditioner, or hairspray. Since it texturizes your hair, this is also great for doing updos or more complicated styles. For December, we are giving away this product as part of our contest of the month. Check it out at http://www.freebeautyevents.com/contest !
Tags: got2b, haircare, volume, volumizing
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Contest of the Week – Julep Maven Intro Box
December 14th, 2011
We just found out about a relatively new company, Julep Maven, that sends you the latest nail colors and manicure/pedicure products on a monthly basis. They are also giving away a free intro box to one lucky Free Beauty Event reader (see our product review below for exact contents). To enter to win, just comment below with your favorite nail polish brand!
Each month you receive over $40 of products in a Sneak Peek box. As a member you’ll also receive 20% off all julep.com purchases. So how does it work? You get an email letting you know what’s coming in the box, and if you want something different you can request to have other products in your box. Another great feature is that you can send your box to a friend instead at no extra charge (great for when you don’t have time to shop). You also have the option to skip months so you’re not permanently locked in their $19.99 price per month. A bonus is that their products do not contain toxins and carcinogens and $1 from every nail color sold goes to organizations that support women.
Julep Maven would like for Free Beauty Events readers to give their service a try, so they’re offering you a great discount – enter coupon code FREEBEAUTYEVENTS to get a intro Julep Maven box for just $5.00. They also sent us an intro box to try, and here is what we thought.
Intro Maven Box: The box is red and inside there is a gift bag containing the products -Julep ‘Facial for Hands’ Glycolic Hand Scrub, nail polish, and samples of Age Defying Hand Brightener, and SPF 30 Hand Cream. Our favorite thing about the Glycolic Hand Scrub was its great citrus scent. Since this product contains glycolic acid, it definitely makes your hand softer. It worked very well with the Age Defying Hand Brightener and the SPF 30 Hand Cream. With all of the dead skin cells gone from your hands, whatever product you use will penetrate better. If you have any face creams that you aren’t using anymore, try using them on your hands after this hand scrub! We really liked the nail polish shades, which were Michelle (navy) and Whitney (‘mushroom greige’). They were both on trend and high quality. They wear a lot better than regular drug store brands, we would compare them to O.P.I.
One winner will be chosen by 12/21/2011 and notified by email 12/28/2011. U.S. residents only. Odds of winning are 1 out of number of comments on this blog post.
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Fekkai Sheer Hold Hairspray
December 13th, 2011
ALL hairsprays say that they will not flake, make your hair sticky, or make your hair stiff. However, we’ve found that you usually have to choose between great hold and touchable hair. Fekkai’s Sheer Hold Hairspray actually backs up these claims and allows you to create hairstyles that you can brush afterwards! We really recommend this product for creating waves, which seems to be one of the most popular ways to style hair right now. It works well because it holds just enough to keep curling iron created waves in place, but you still have movement. What’s great about this hairspray is that your hair won’t look too ‘done’. If you’re going for a more rigid hold or for a more elaborate hairstyle, then this hairspray may be a little too lightweight for what you’re looking for. If you’d like to give this product a try, enter our contest of the month! Fekkai Sheer Hold Hairspray is part of the prize.
Tip: To create waves like the celebs, leave one inch of hair free at the end of your curling iron. For a real natural look, try a clamp free curling iron.
Tags: Fekkai, hair, hairspray, hold
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Dr. Lewinn by Kinerase Lift & Resculpt Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream
December 8th, 2011
The most age fighting eye cream in the world is no good if it stings your eyes. Dr. Lewinn by Kinerase Lift & Resculpt Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream is for all skin types, even sensitive. What we liked the most about it is that we could apply generous amounts to the eye area without irritation. And no overpowering scent! The directions state that this should be applied during the evening. However, we found that we could use during the day under makeup as it’s non-greasy. This gave our skin great texture and as promised improved the appearance of lines around the eyes. The product main ingredients include kinetin, which is an antioxidant plant complex that keeps cells healthier longer and snap-8 peptide which is said to relax the look of wrinkles. Click here for our reviews of other Dr. Lewinn products, which are sold at Walgreens, Duane Reade, and Wal-Mart.
Tags: anti age, by kinerase, dr. lewinn, Eye Cream, eyecream
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Contest of the Week – CoverGirl Blush and Mascara
December 7th, 2011
CoverGirl is one of our favorite brands and this week we are giving away CoverGirl Cheekers Blush and CoverGirl Lash Blast Fusion Mascara. To enter, just comment below with your favorite CoverGirl celebrity spokesperson. Their newest is Modern Family’ s Sofia Vergara. Good luck!
One winner will be chosen by 12/14/2011 and notified by email 12/21/2011. U.S. residents only. Odds of winning are 1 out of number of comments on this blog post.
Tags: blush, contest of the week, CoverGirl, Mascara
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Caress Fine Fragrance Elixirs Body Wash, Scarlet Blossom
December 6th, 2011
If you like body wash with a bit more fragrance (i.e. Bath & Body Works) then you’ll enjoy Caress’s new Fine Fragrance Elixirs Body Wash. We tried the body wash in Scarlet Blossom and thought the scent was a great quality – it didn’t smell ‘cheap’. The scent is a unique blend of red lychee and patchouli oil. This body wash also has silkening moisturizers so you don’t have to choose between moisturized skin and smelling great. It’s clean-rinsing and we think it’s appropriate for most skin types except extremely dry. If you are a Caress fan, you should know that we are also giving away Caress Body Wash, Exfoliating Burnt Brown Sugar & Karite Butter; and Caress Body Wash, Moisturizing Daily Silk in our contest of the month, enter to win here!
Tags: body wash, Caress, product review
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