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Essence Is Looking For a Few Good Insiders!

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Essence magazine is looking for a few African Americans to join their online panel, called ”ESSENCE Insiders “The Online Voice of African-American Women”. 

Selected Insiders will discuss various topics, ranging from fashion to lifestyle issues, in a secure online community. Insiders must be willing to give their honest opinions. In exchange, Essence will reward the Insiders with various perks, like  free products, ESSENCE-branded merchandise and discounts to the 2010 ESSENCE Music Festival.

To join or to get more information, click  HERE. If you get selected please let us know, so we can say we knew you way back when! ;)

¡Suerte! / Good Luck!

30% off at Banana Republic!

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Banana Republic is having a 30% sale! The sale starts at 5 PM EST and ends at 11:59 PM. It will give you  25% to 30% off all orders $100 or more at BananaRepublic.com.

If you have a Banana Republic card you can save even! Get 30% off all orders $100 or more at BananaRepublic.com when you use your BR, Gap, or Old Navy card. See below for additional details.

 

Enjoy and don’t forget to stash that extra ca$h!

CoverGirl Lipgloss and Lipstain Giveaway

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shineblastCoverGirl has some great lipgloss and lipstain colors coming out this summer. I’ve looked over their website and really love the ShineBlast Lipgloss in Smolder. According to their website, “Light reflecting shimmer layered under a high-gloss finish gives you 4x more noticeable shine. Plus, our breakthrough applicator, the ShineSculpt™, hugs the curves of your lips for a sculpted shimmer behind the shine.” While also looking over their reviews, I noticed customers also stated it smells great, which is a must in my book.

Although I wasn’t able to sample the glosses and stains, I am excited to be hosting a Lipstain/Lipgloss giveaway! One Latinalicious reader will win the following items:  

LIPS (Total Value $42.50) 

  • 2 Wet Slicks Lipgloss: $4.99 (price per gloss)
  • 2 Outlast Lipstain: $8.77 (price per lipstain)
  • 2 ShineBlast Lipgloss: $7.49 (price per lipgloss)

Are you excited yet? I bet you are so go ahead complete the mandatory entry. Want more chances? Read on!

¡Suerte! / Good Luck!

Psst… Don’t miss out on my other TWO CoverGirl giveaways!

  1. Click  HERE to enter to win CoverGirl Eye products. 
  2. Click HERE to enter to CoverGirl Face products.

 

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MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:

Get color-matched for a CoverGirl lipgloss or lipstain then leave me a comment telling me your color!

 

EXTRA ENTRIES:

1. Subscribe to my blog via email for 2 extra entry. If you’re already do, let me know! NOTE: Unvalidated e-mails will be disqualified.

2. Fan/Like my Facebook page for 2 extra entry, leaving a comment on the page. Click HERE to go to my page.

3. Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect for 1 extra entry. 

2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away! 

Enter 2 win the latest CoverGirl lipgloss/lipstains  valued at $40+ http://tiny.cc/GW27 #GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #beauty #win

3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 3 extra entries.

4. Add my giveaway to any blog giveaway linky. Leave the linky url in a comment. Each linky add-on gives you  3 extra entry!

5. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway related post for 5 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!

6. Share this post and/or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission  (Example: Digg, Facebook, Technorati, MySpace, Stumble Upon, etc.).  Each post shared gives you 5 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!

7. Enter any other giveaway for 3 extra entries. Each additional giveaway entered gives you 3 extra entries.

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GIVEAWAY ENDS May 30, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST

Open to US residents

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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise 

Disclosure:  I did not receive any CoverGirl Lip samples to review.

CoverGirl Face Review & Giveaway

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I’ve always viewed my face as a canvas. In order to create a masterpiece (ME!), I know that my canvas, my face, has to be clean.

Covergirl’s Simply Ageless Primer allows me to create that clean look. It uses Olay Skincare ingredients to help restore your skin’s youthful appearance. The Clean foundation, appropriately named I may add, gives that truly clean look. To give me the perfect finish, I topped it off with the Clean pressed powder. This sets my face and takes away the oilyness I always seem to get on my T- zone.

I also have to note that the foundation and powder are available for sensitive skin. Since my skin is sensitive, this was  perfect for me. It did not cause me to break out in hives or acne. Overall, I was delighted with the facial products I sampled. They provided the flawless canvas that I need to start my day! I have to admit that I’m also swayed by their prices because who doesn’t want to be frugal nowadays! ;)

Now onto the great news… one Latinalicious reader will win CoverGirl’s newest Face products, valued at $80+, right here on Latina On a Mission! The lucky winner will receive the following:

  • 2 CLEAN Liquid Foundation: $5.99
  • 2 CLEAN Powder Foundation: $5.99
  • 1 Simply Ageless Concealer: $10.99
  • 1 Simply Ageless Corrector: $10.99
  • 1 Simply Ageless Blush: $10.99
  • 1 Simply Ageless Foundation: $13.99

 

¡Suerte! / Good Luck!

Psst…I’ll be hosting a CoverGirl Lips giveaway later on this week. Stay tuned! You can also enter to win CoverGirl Eye products by clicking  HERE.

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MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:

Check out the latest CoverGirl  *FACE*  products than leave me a comment telling me which product made you go Wepa / Wow!

 

EXTRA ENTRIES:

1. Subscribe, follow my blog and/or fan my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know! NOTE: Unvalidated e-mails will be disqualified.

2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away! 

Enter 2 win the latest CoverGirl face products, valued at $80+ http://tiny.cc/GW26 (Ends 5/27) #GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #beauty

3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 5 extra entries.

4. Add my giveaway to any blog giveaway linky. Leave the linky url in a comment. Each linky add-on gives you  3 extra entry!

5. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway related post for 5 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!

6. Share this post and/or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission  (Example: Digg, Facebook, Technorati, MySpace, Stumble Upon, etc.).  Each post shared gives you 5 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!

7. Enter any other giveaway for 3 extra entries. Each additional giveaway entered gives you 3 extra entries.

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GIVEAWAY ENDS May 27, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST

Open to US residents

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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise 

Disclosure:  To provide an honest review, I received several Face samples. The products were provided as samples only and did not have a retail value.

CoverGirl Eyes Review & Giveaway

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As a young woman, I used CoverGirl all the time.  Their products helped me look chic but never cheap. I couldn’t have asked for more!

Although I haven’t used their products in some time, I was excited to be given the opportunity to try out several samples from their  new Eye, Face, Lips product lines. I was not surprised to find out that they are still as trendy as ever!

The Liquiline Blast eyeliner made my eyes look large and bright, while the CoverGirl Fusion Mascara made my lashes appear longer and fuller. I did not receive any samples of CoverGirl’s new Smoky ShadowBlast eyeshadow, but did get a chance to look at the product online. According to the website the “ShadowBlast stick make(s) it easy to create a bold, colorful, smoky eye”. Overall, I was pleased with the eye products received. I also loved the fact that their products allow you to create the latest looks without breaking the bank. Two very important qualities for this Latina!

I’m excited to say that one Latinalicious reader will win CoverGirl’s newest eye products, valued at almost $40, right here on Latina On a Mission! The lucky winner will receive the following:

  • 2 Smoky ShadowBlast: $7.49 (retail price per shadow blast)
  • 2 Liquid LineBlast Eyeliner: $7.99 (retail price per eyeliner)
  • 1 Fusion Mascara: $8.99

¡Suerte! / Good Luck!

Psst…I’ll also be hosting a CoverGirl Face and Lips giveaway later on this week. Stay tuned!

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MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:

Check out the latest CoverGirl Eye Products than leave me a comment telling me which product made you go Wepa / Wow!

 

EXTRA ENTRIES:

1. Subscribe, follow my blog and/or fan my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know! NOTE: Unvalidated e-mails will be disqualified.

2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away! 

Enter 2 win the newest CoverGirl Eye Make-Up http://tiny.cc/GW25 (Ends 5/22) #GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #beauty

3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 5 extra entries.

4. Add my giveaway to any blog giveaway linky. Leave the linky url in a comment. Each linky add-on gives you  3 extra entry!

5. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway related post for 5 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!

6. Share this post and/or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission  (Example: Digg, Facebook, Technorati, MySpace, Stumble Upon, etc.).  Each post shared gives you 5 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!

7. Enter any other giveaway for 3 extra entries. Each additional giveaway entered gives you 3 extra entries.

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GIVEAWAY ENDS May 22, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST

Open to US residents

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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise 

Disclosure:  To provide an honest review, I received several Eye samples. The products were provided as samples only and did not have a retail value.

FREE Full Sized Olay Quench

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I recently received an email from Glamour Magazine, letting me know that Olay Quench is giving away a FREE body lotion!

To help you “eradictae the ash” and show your sass, they are giving all the dry-skinned ladies out there (and you know who you are girl!) a rebate for a FREE bottle of Olay Quench.  

Below is the video outlining the details.

         

Click HERE to download the rebate form for a savings of almost $10! Prices vary per store. Offer valid for US residents only until 4/19/2010. Void in Maine. Must be post marked by 4/30/2010.

Enjoy and don’t forget to stash that extra ca$h!

Perricone Cold Plasma Skincare Giveaway!

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The countdown continues with a Perricone Skincare Giveaway!

I recently had the opportunity to review their newest skincare product, Cold Plasma. Cold Plasma is an anti-aging solution that works with all skin types, even sensitive skin! It uses a unique solution that enables your skin to draw from it what your individual skin needs to combat the 10 signs of aging, shown below.

  1. Firmness
  2. Elasticity
  3. Clarity
  4. Radiance
  5. Smoothness
  6. Texture
  7. Redness
  8. Blotchiness
  9. Fine lines and wrinkles
  10. Dryness

After using the product, my own skin felt and looked tighter, firmer and, yes,  younger, and this was without foundation!

I’m excited to say that one Latinalicious reader will have the opportunity to win their own full sized bottle of Cold Plasma, valued at $150 right here on Latina On a Mission! To enter, you MUST be a subscriber, either via feed or via e-mail, before you can complete the mandatory entry!Any questions? Feel free to email me at MsLatina (AT) latinaonamission.com.

 

¡Suerte! / Good luck!

 

MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:

Leave a comment letting me know WHY you need or want to win the Perricone MD Cold Plasma!

 

EXTRA ENTRIES:

1. Subscribe, follow my blog and/or fan my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know! NOTE: Unvalidated e-mails will be disqualified.

2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away! 

Enter 2 win Perricone MD’s Cold Plasma Skincare Solution, valued at $150 http://tiny.cc/GW23 (Ends 4/14) #GIVEAWAY #MsLatina

3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 5 extra entries.

4. Add my giveaway to any blog giveaway linky. Leave the linky url in a comment. Each linky add-on gives you  3 extra entry!

5. Leave a comment on the Cold Plasma review post HERE  for 5 extra entries. Don’t forget to enter each in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!

6. Share this post and/or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission  (Example: Digg, Facebook, Technorati, MySpace, Stumble Upon, etc.).  Each post shared gives you 5 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!

7. Enter any other giveaway  for 3 extra entries. Each additional giveaway entered gives you 3 extra entries.

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GIVEAWAY ENDS April 14, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST

Open to U.S. and Canada only

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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise!

Disclosure: To provide an honest review, I received the same item being given.

Is Cold Plasma Therapy As Good As They Say?

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As much as I hate to admit it, my skin is no longer the same radiant Latinalicious complexion I had was younger. The enlarged pores, uneven skin tone and sighhhhhhhh fine lines have started to emerge. I now see the laugh lines around my eyes and mouth much more prominently than I did a few years ago.  

I’ve read of several ways to prevent these lines from appearing, including not laughing or frowning, but who could live like that! As a Latina, I hate to perpetuate the sterotype but I do. I’m emotional. I wear my heart on my sleeve. My joy and disappointments are all evident in my facial expressions. In fact, I hate to admit it but my lips are pursed right now!

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Knowing I will never be able to live an expressionless life, I was more than delighted when I received a full sized bottle of Perricone MD Cold Plasma. It has received numerous awards and recommendations from Marie Claire, Women’s Wear Daily, and Harper’s Bazaar.  Its also great for all types of skin types, including sensitive skin since it does not contain any artificial colors or fillers, fragrance, mineral oils, sulfates or parabens.  

After using the product, I have to say the recommendations were spot on! It made my pores look smaller and my skin look brighter.  It also helped combact the effects of stress and pollution that I face on a daily basis.  My skin no longer felt dull and dry. It felt tighter, firmer and, yes,  younger, and this was without foundation! The ultimate compliment was when one of the Dad’s in my son’s school thought I was his sister! Talk about an ego booster!

I have to say that the price tag on the product can seems a bit steep at first glance ($150) but it is well worth the price. Since using it I have not purchased the countless amount of beauty creams and products I normally purchase to try  to make my face look young and radiant because there is no need. Cold Plasma does make my face look younger and more radiant and who doesn’t want to look young and radiant?!  

So in response to the question, “Is Cold Plasma Therapy As Good As They Say?”

I have one word for you…

YES.

 

Psst I’m excited to say that one Latinalicious reader will have the opportunity to win one soon so stay tuned!
 

Disclosure: In order to provide an honest review, I received the product reviewed. No other compensation was given and the opinions in this post are mine.

Suave Mango Mandarin Giveaway

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Its the 3rd day of Latina On a Mission‘s countdown to April 1, 2010! So far, we’re giving away a day of family fun and a stylish accessory that will make you stand out from the crowd. Today’s giveaway is yet another winner! It features a chic and cheap beauty product that is sure to transform your morning and your mood.

Suave recently held a  Mango Mandarin Bliss Event in NYC.  At the event,  bloggers were given the opportunity to experience first hand the skin conditioning effects of the Suave Naturals® Mango Mandarin Body Wash. They were delightfully tweeting their pleasure on Twitter that evening using the #mangobliss hashtag.

After reading about Suave’s newest bodywash, I’m not surprised at their reactions. The body wash uses Vitamin E to moisturize dry skin as you wash. It also contains a mix of mango and mandarin extracts, creating a rich citrus and fruity aroma. The scented bliss is sure to make you feel my favorite R’s:  refreshed, revived and relaxed!    

Although I wasn’t able to attend this Latinalicious event, Suave has graciously offered to give one of my readers SIX (6) bottles of Suave Naturals® Mango Mandarin Body Wash to feel the same blissful Latinalicious spa effect felt by the bloggers who attended their event!

So are you ready to get your Suave on?!  Read on for giveaway rules.

¡Suerte/ Good Luck!

 

MANDATORY ENTRY- YOU MUST DO THIS BEFORE YOU CAN RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ENTRIES:

Visit the Suave site than come back and tell me what other product you like or want! 

 

EXTRA ENTRIES:

1. Subscribe, follow my blog and/or fan my Facebook page for 1 entry EACH. If you’re already do, let me know! NOTE: Unvalidated e-mails will be disqualified.

2. Follow @MsLatina on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway, stating the below. Provide me with the tweet url in a comment. One tweet per day till the giveaway ends, so go ahead tweet away! 

Enter 2 win 6 bottles of Suave Mango Mandarin Body Wash http://tiny.cc/GW21 (Ends 4/11) #GIVEAWAY #MsLatina #beauty 

3. Blog about the giveaway, linking back to this post, and provide me with the url for 5 extra entries.

4. Add my giveaway to any blog giveaway linky. Leave the linky url in a comment. Each linky add-on gives you  3 extra entry!

5. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway related post for 5 extra entries. Note the post in your comment and don’t forget to enter each in a separate comment! Wouldn’t want you to miss an entry!

6. Share this post and/or another post you enjoyed using any ”Share and Enjoy” submission  (Example: Digg, Facebook, Technorati, MySpace, Stumble Upon, etc.).  Each post shared gives you 5 extra entries. Just let me know which post you shared and your username, if applicable!

7. Enter any other giveaway for 3 extra entries. Each additional giveaway entered gives you 3 extra entries.

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GIVEAWAY ENDS April 11, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. EST

Open to US residents

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As always, I will use random.org to select the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Also, don’t forget, in order for random.org to count all of your entries a separate comment must be entered for each item that is completed. Random.org will not count it otherwise!

 

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post.

 

FREE Movie Ticket and Restaurant.com Gift Card at e.l.f

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elflogo*e.l.f., Eyes Lips Face, has an amazing deal going on right now! If you make a purchase of $20 or more from their online site you will receive a FREE movie ticket and restaurant.com gift card!

If you calculate the cost of a NYC adult movie ticket at $13 and a *Restaurant.com $25 Gift Certificate orders at their current sale priceof $3 for a $25 gift card, when you use code COOK thru 3/31/10, that comes up to a savings of at least $16 if not more!

To recieve this Latinalicious deal:  FREE Restaurant Gift Card & a FREE Movie Ticket With Any $20 Purchase at e.l.f. Use Code DINE. This deal makes a perfect Mother’s Day, Graduation and/or Birthday gift for a fraction of what you would normally pay!

 Happy Savings!  

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