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Giveaway/Free Samples: Best Makeup Products Of 2011

Giveaway/Free Samples: Best Makeup Products Of 2011

At the end of each year, we do a round-up of the best of the best beauty products.  In 2010, we saw so many great makeup launches and 2011 was no different. We test drove hundreds of makeup and cosmetic products. And below are what we consider best in show:

FOUNDATIONBobbi Brown’s Skin Foundation Mineral Makeup SPF 15. A lot of other name brands that we have tried, tended to leave our skin looking dry in patches and dull. This new formula provides translucency and also shine free coverage.

Bobbi Brown Mineral Powder

The formula in the product consists of vitamins and minerals that moisturize and condition the skin leaving the finished look silky and smooth. Available at all Bobbi Brown counters for $ 38.00 or go to www.bobbibrown.com. The Face Brush is $ 42.00 and the Powder Puff is $ 15.00.

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus All-Smooth Makeup SPF 15 The new All-Smooth Makeup with SPF 15 incorporates the brand’s advanced patented technology from the powerhouse de-aging serum, Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus.
Clinique Repairware Laser Focus All-Smooth Makeup SPF 15

It wears well on the skin, goes on without any fuss, and is easy to blend with your fingers (see pics HERE). It retails for $32.50.

CONCEALER:  Maybelline’s new Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer gets our two thumbs up in terms of dramatic transformation.

Maybelline New Eraser TReatment Concealer

Since it is marketed as a treatment concealer, it also works to correct the problem over the long haul — a major plus. Application is easy thanks to the sponge tip applicator and Maybelline has all skin tones covered offering shades from fair to medium to dark.   Check out the Before & After photos HERE.

For $8.49, this is a good concealer to have. The bottle ensures you’ll have this for a long time — at least 3-4 months. Purchase this in drugstores or online retailers.

Review, Swatches, Before & After Photos: L'Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara
This mascara actually lives up to it’s claims-it provides volume and separates lashes with each swipe of the brush (see Before & After photos HERE). The brush has many bristles (more than I’ve ever seen!) that provides a good coat that lasts throughout the day. Not only does this mascara provide amazing results but it’s also available at an affordable price-can’t beat that ladies!

Hypnôse Doll Mascara

Lancome Hypnose Doll Lashes

Hypnose Doll Lashes Mascara does give you doll-like lashes, and they do become shiny. There’s more of a lengthening effect than a plumping effect (see Before & After photos HERE), so if you want volume, this is not the mascara for you. But if you’re going for definition, shine and length, then yes –I’d give this two thumbs up. Grab one for $25 at Lancome.com.

LIPSTICK / GLOSS: MAC Glamglass

MAC Glamglass

If you want to make a statement, you certainly will with M.A.C.’s  Glamglass which launched in the Summer of 2011. This moisturizing gloss leaves lips silky while providing an intense shine. With 11 shades to choose from (see them all HERE) each retailing for $14.50, there’s something for every event. I certainly don’t see this product leaving my make up bag any time soon!
NAIL POLISH: Chanel and Zoya

Chanel Mimosa Nail Lacquer

Chanel Mimosa could have been Summer 2011′s IT nail polish color. This gorgeous shade looks beautiful on all skin complexions and makes a perfect pedicure color.

Zoya Shay Touch Collection 2011

Zoya’s Touch was the ultimate ‘Business Professional’ collection. These three soft nude shades reach opaque finishes with only one coat making it perfect for busy . See more hot nail polish pics HERE.

GIVEAWAY:  We want to share some of our faves with you so we are giving away FIVE L’Oreal’s Voluminous Million Lashes mascaras to lucky fans.  To enter, leave a comment below telling us what mascara you’ve been using in the past year.  We will pick a winner in a couple of weeks (US only please – we apologize to our International fans).  Good luck!!

ANNOUNCING WINNERS: 

Congratulations to:  Christina, Alina B, Joanne K., Tammy S. Jisue.  We just contacted you to get your mailing address. Thank you all for entering!

– Amelia Keith of PrettyInTheQueenCity.com and BeautyStat editorial staff

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379 Comments
  • Sarah B.
    Posted at 02:16h, 14 January

    the mascara i’ve been using is professional all in one waterproof mascara by cover girl

  • Jamie Lee
    Posted at 02:35h, 14 January

    The mascara that I’ve been using recently is the Maybelline’s Flared Falsies but the one I used for years for was Maybelline’s Stilleto Mascara, both waterproof ^_^

  • Christina Pasillas
    Posted at 03:00h, 14 January

    ive used Rimmel londons Lash Accelerator

  • Laura T
    Posted at 03:10h, 14 January

    i’ve been using benefit’s bad girl mascara. not too bad but something that’s better would always be great!

  • melanie
    Posted at 03:18h, 14 January

    i love love love the Maybelline Lots of Lashes mascara! it gives me length and volume and you can make it look natural or give it a few more swipes for a dramatic look, and of coarse it gives you lots of lashes! i used to be in love with Covergirl’s LashBlst Fushion but it became really dry. i’m almost out of my Lots of Lashes Maybelline mascara, it would be lovely if i can win this giveaway ^-^ Thank you so much for all the giveaways and yes i live in the US xD xoxo <3

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