Pretty in the Queen City

(Review & Giveaway): L’Oreal One Sweep Eyeshadows

What a fabulous concept! One sweep of the brush and three shades appear on your eyes, just like that! I was pretty excited when I heard about the new One Sweep Eyeshadow, part of the L’Oréal Paris Studio Secrets Professional collection. L’Oréal introduces this eye shadow trio that provides a multi-shade shadow look in one easy step. The palette and contoured applicator is designed to pick up just the right amount of shadow to define,color and highlight your eyes for a professional look.

It should take a simple sweep from the inner to outer eyelid and the shadow should be distributed just as though an expert just worked their magic on your eyes from lash line to brow.

Each palette is designed to complement the shade of your eye color. Choose shades for Natural or Playful versions for blue, green, brown and all eye colors.

CONTINUE READING AT BEAUTYSTAT.COM HERE

Kahina-Giving Beauty GIVEAWAY

Women helping others through shared beauty rituals.

That's the philosophy of Kahina-Giving Beauty. With the strong belief of creating rituals, founder Katharine L’Heureux discovered the effectiveness of Argan Oil when visiting Morocco. With the help of a chemist, Katharine worked to create a simple yet effective organic skincare line.

The oil is extracted from the nut of the Argan tree by the Berber Women in Morocco. “Our line is a reflection of these women: of their culture, their hard work, and their beauty, both inner and outer” states Katharine who donates 25% of profits from Kahina to support initiatives to help these women.

“I strongly believe in the possibility of connecting with people from other cultures and creating an environment in which the little things we do throughout or daily lives positively affect the lives of people around the world. Even in something as seemingly inconsequential as our choice of skin care, it’s about a consciousness of the decisions we make every day,” says Katharine Phillips L’Heureux regarding her inspiration for founding Giving Beauty.

The product line that keeps on giving. Not only do they give back to the Berber Women but this line gives back to us. To our skin, to our hair and to our bodies. With the harsh winter weather upon us, it’s important to keep your skin hydrated. Not only does Argan oil nourish your skin but it helps lock in the natural nutrients. This helps prevent dry, cracked and irritated skin.

The popularity of Argan Oil is on the rise for it’s known anti-aging, moisturizing and antioxidant properties. Not only is this oil good for wrinkles and hydrating your skin but it’s also great for frizzy hair and I personally use the oil for brittle nails. It’s done wonders on my cuticles! And if that’s not enough, this magical oil has been used for stretch marks, psoriasis and acne.

 

CONTINUE READING AND ENTER GIVEAWAY at BeautyStat.Com HERE

 

2011 Estee Lauder Spring Collection GIVEAWAY

 

 

ENTER CONTEST HERE

 

 

Congrats to Candice Kahn from Fashionably Organized for being the winner of our Estee Lauder Giveaway! Candice, please email your address to prettyinthequeencity@gmail.com ! 

Product Review AND Giveaway:Jericho Skin Care

It's time to give thanks to beautiful, healthy skin!

"Established in 1982, Jericho Cosmetics is comprised of high-end products, used by satisfied customers around the world, including brands such as the Hilton International and Wella Cosmetics." 

For centuries, the Dead Sea has been a source of health and well being. "Having the proper balance of sodium, water, and minerals inside your body is essential to many aspects of health. Studies indicate that nutrients found in the minerals of the Dead Sea are essential to your skin, immune system, and blood circulation, in order to retain moisture and make up for the harmful toxins we naturally ingest."

I recently had the opportunity to test Jericho's Purifying Mud Mask. This all natural mask claims to boost cell renewal, revitalize the skin and soften the pores. I absolutely loved this mask. After applying the mask and leaving it on for 15 minutes per the instructions, my skin was left feeling refreshed .... it was as if my skin was breathing in fresh air for the first time in a long time.  So what are the secret ingredients? Dead Sea Black Mud and Bees Wax as well as Lavender and Avocado oils to give a calming effect. This product line is also very affordable. You can purchase this mask (100ml) for $27!  Jericho offers an array of products for face, body and hair care. They also include the men we love with their product line designed especially for men! 

 

Ok, on to the part I know you are all very excited about.

A GIVEAWAY!!!!!!! 

Jericho Skin Care is giving one lucky winner their best selling Mineral Serum!  Retail value is $57.99

"Firm and smooth your skin with Jericho’s Dead Sea Mineral Serum. While the highly concentrated serum is designed to firm the skin, the effects of the application give you that silky smooth benefit to leave you feeling luminous and wanting to use again! The anti-aging components, vitamins and Dead Sea minerals show off a refreshing glow that will firm your face and leave you breathless. Use the Dead Sea’s Mineral Serum anytime; before or after wearing makeup. Feel the beaming qualities that become one with your skin."

To enter the contest, do the following:

1. Sign up for the Jericho Skin Care Newsletter HERE

2. Like Jericho Skin Care on Facebook 

3. Like Pretty in the Queen City on Facebook

4. And lastly, leave a comment telling us you did the above! 

 

The winner of Jericho's Mineral Serum will be chosen randomly and announced on Monday November 29th!!

Good luck!!!!!!

The winner of our Jericho Skin Care Giveaway is Latisha D. ! 

Congrats and stay tuned for additional giveaways in the near future!!!!!!!

 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

(Editor's Note: Compensation was not received for this review. These are my own opinions based on product samples provided by Jericho Skin Care. Pretty in the Queen City and Jericho Skin Care promote Blog with Integrity)