GORGEOUS GIVEAWAY – PHEBO MINI SOAP KIT

We bring a bit of Brazil to the USA for this week’s GORGEOUS GIVEAWAY. We have 3 Soap Kits with 6 Mini Soaps (a $25 value) from Phebo, a classic Brazilian brand, to give to our lucky winners.

Dating back to the 1930s, Phebo is Brazil’s first luxury perfume brand – it was established by two Portuguese cousins in the heart of the Amazon forest 80 years ago. Next month, the brand will be making its stateside debut during an exclusive limited-time launch in Macy’s stores nationwide.

The kit includes six mini soap bars in the following scents: Agua de Lavanda, Agua de Neroli, Agua de Iris, Agua de Rosas and Agua de Citrus. One of each is featured in the kit, except for the lavender soap, which is such a hit in Brazil that the company just had to include two.

A pioneer of vegetable-based soap technology in Brazil, Phebo is proud to produce soaps that are 100% vegetable-based, paraben-free, not tested on animals and produced in the Amazon.

TO ENTER:

Tell us why you would love to visit Brazil!!

Post your response in the comment section of our page or tweet your response to @beautyinthebag

Winners will be announced on April 30th. Good luck to all!

GORGEOUS GIVEAWAY – GKHAIR SERUM

As the warm weather eases in, be ready to fight the frizzies with this week’s GORGEOUS GIVEAWAY. We have 3 bottles ofGKhair Serum (a $25 value) to give to our lucky winners. Use the serum after shampoo and conditioner to tackle frizz and flyaways, add shine, nourish hair and create a soft smooth finish.

Part of the GKhair lineup, the serum features Juvexin, a protein blend that is formulated to restore hair from the inside out. It helps hair return to a more youthful state, while protecting against future damage and environmental effects. In addition, the concentrated dose of Juvexin creates a protective shield over each strand leaving a soft, sleek finish.

With GKhair Serum you can create that special summer look feeling frizz free and confident.

TO ENTER:

Tell us all about your favorite celebrity hair style.

Post your response in the comment section of our page or tweet your response to @beautyinthebag

Winners will be announced on April 23rd. Good luck to all!

GORGEOUS GIVEAWAY – TEA-RRIFIC GREEN TEA MATTIFIER FROM DR. LORETTA

Banish shiny skin with this week’s GORGEOUS GIVEAWAY. We have 3 bottles of Tea-rrific Green Tea Mattifier (a $50 value) from Dr. Loretta skincare to give to our lucky winners.

Developed by dermatologist Loretta Ciraldo, MD, FAAD to meet the top skincare concerns identified by her patients, Tea-rrific visibly rejuvenates skin tone and texture while it calms red and irritated skin. It addresses a variety of concerns, including redness, breakouts, brown spots, dark circles, fine lines and wrinkles and prevention of sun damage.

What makes this green-tea based serum so powerful is its high amount of EGCG, an antioxidant polyphenol that helps protect cells from DNA damage induced by reactive free radicals. Because of an exclusive extraction process, the formulation delivers more active components of the green tea leaf than many other products. In addition, hyaluronic acid and vitamin E give Tea-rrific a rich moisturizing boost.

TO ENTER:

Imagine having your tea leaves read – what do you hope they will say?

Post your response in the comment section of our page or tweet your response to @beautyinthebag

Winners will be announced on April 16th. Good luck to all!

GORGEOUS GIVEAWAY – ÉLAN SKIN RENUE, NATURAL ESSENTIAL OIL SERUM

Calling all natural beauty aficionados! For this week’s GORGEOUS GIVEAWAY, we have three bottles of Élan Skin Renue (a $43 value) from ÉlanVeda to give to our lucky winners. Skin Renue is an all natural blend of essential oils that works to improve radiance and minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

This heavenly elixir is a combination of acai fruit oil, marula seed oil, pomegranate seed oil, carrot seed oil, clary sage oil, borage oil and helichrysum, all mixed into an organic jojoba base.

Skin Renue nourishes skin in a most gentle way and provides a spectacular glow when used under makeup. It’s even a favorite product of natural product lover Mariel Hemingway.

No preservatives or fixatives are used in the formulation, which is housed in a dark violet glass bottle for purity and long shelf life.

For more information about Élan Skin Renue, visit www.elanveda.com, Facebook or Twitter.

TO ENTER:

Tell us about your favorite natural oil and why you love it.

- Comment on our page or tweet your response at us @beautyinthebag

Winners will be announced on April 9th. Good luck to all!

GORGEOUS GIVEAWAY – JUICY COUTURE SUMPTUOUS SUGAR SCRUB

Share the princess like world of the Juicy Couture fragrance with this week’s GORGEOUS GIVEAWAY. We have three jars of the Juicy Couture Sumptuous Sugar Scrub (a $45 value) to give to our lucky winners. Scented with the classic romantic and flirtatious notes of the fragrance, the scrub will polish up your skin to a smooth texture and healthy glow.

Moisturizing sugar provides the scrub action, while macademia nut oil nourishes skin and honey smooths.

A delectable bon bon of a scent, the Juicy Couture fragrance featured in the scrub includes top notes of watermelon, mandarin, pink passion fruit, marigold, green apple, water hyacinth and crushed leaves. The middle notes feature tuberose absolute, wild rose, princess lily and tuberos; and the base notes are crème brulée, vanilla, woods and patchouli.

Inspired by the dream like world of a debutante attending a ball in Paris, Juicy Couture will add a touch of frivolous fun to your world.

TO ENTER:

Tell us about your favorite movie – set in Paris – and why you love it.

- Comment on our page or tweet your response at us @beautyinthebag

Winners will be announced on March 30th. Good luck to all!

GORGEOUS GIVEAWAY – MICHAEL TODD CHARCOAL DETOX DEEP PORE GEL CLEANSER

Get your clean on with this week’s GORGEOUS GIVEAWAY. We have 3 bottles of Michael Todd Charcoal Detox Deep Pore Gel Cleanser (a $32 value) to give to our lucky winners thanks to the generous folks at FabNab, an online site with daily deals on fashion, accessories, beauty and more.

Perfect for anyone coping with acne or problem skin, the cleanser features activated charcoal to gently draw out impurities in the skin.  It removes dirt, oil, and even makeup without stripping the skin’s moisture level. Plus, it’s formulated with organic and natural ingredients that are completely vegan – a big plus for our eco-conscious beauty buffs.

TO ENTER:

Tell us your favorite use for charcoal – that is what are you looking forward to grilling in the upcoming months?

- Comment on our page or tweet your response at us @beautyinthebag

Winners will be announced on March 26th. Good luck to all!

GORGEOUS GIVEAWAY – VINCENT LONGO CASSIA EYESHADOW QUAD

Get your spring eye makeup updated with this week’s GORGEOUS GIVEAWAY. We have 3 compacts of the Vincent Longo Diamante Eyeshadow Quad in Cassia (a $42.50 value) to give to our lucky winners. Formulated for wet or dry application, the quad features four pearls of full-color, light reflective shadow.

When applied dry, the Vincent Longo shadow flows on like a sheer veil of dazzling, diamond-like sparkling color. When used wet, it goes on like a shimmering cream that lasts for hours without creasing.

TO ENTER:

Tell us your favorite colors to wear in spring.

- Comment on our page or tweet your response at us @beautyinthebag

Winners will be announced on March 19th. Good luck to all!

No purchase necessary. Open to US residents only. Contest begins 3/12 at 11 AM EST
and ends 3/18 at 11 PM EST.

There’s Still Time to Enter this Week’s Gorgeous Giveaway: Comodynes 24-Pack of Self-Tanning Towelettes

Banish pale winter skin with this week’s GORGEOUS GIVEAWAY. We have 3 sets of Comodynes 24-Pack of Self-Tanning Towelettes (a $36 value) to give to our lucky winners. Individually packaged, these towelettes will give you a completely sun-free natural looking tan. Get in on the Hollywood secret and find out why actresses Jennifer Aniston and Tori Spelling and makeup artist Mally Roncal are fans of Comodynes.

Comodynes Self-Tanning Towelettes provide an even, safe and clean tan on face and body in just 3 hours. There are no side effects and the self-tanner applies without streaking. The formulation even contains a moisturizing complex, which helps eliminate the feeling of tightness experienced with some self-tanners. Less messy than sprays or creams, the individually wrapped towelettes are perfect for on-the-go application.

Unlike the sun’s UV rays, Comodynes Self-Tanning towelettes do not penetrate the deep layers of the skin. Its active ingredient is called dihdroxyacetone (DHA), a colorless sugar that interacts with dead skin cells to effect a color change. This color will usually last 5 to 7 days, so it is recommended to use one towelette every 3 to 4 days to maintain your ideal skin tone. DHA is the only ingredient approved by the FDA for sunless tanning products.

For more information about Comodynes, visit  www.buycomodynes.com, their Facebook page or follow Comodynes on Twitter.

Remember, self-tanning products do not protect you against the sun’s harmful rays. So always apply sunscreen whenever showing off your new glow.

TO ENTER:

Tell us your favorite way to fight the winter blues.

- Comment on our page or tweet your response at us @beautyinthebag

Winners will be announced on March 4th. Good luck to all!

GORGEOUS GIVEAWAY: Laline Dead Sea Salt Body Scrub

Banish dry winter skin with this week’s GORGEOUS GIVEAWAY. We have 3 jars of Laline Dead Sea Salt Body Scrub and a darling scoop (a $36 value) to give to our lucky winners. A blend of granulated sea salts from the Dead Sea, essential oils and vitamin E, the scrub will remove dry and flaky layers while improving circulation.

A relatively new company on the American scene, Laline is an international bath-and-body brand with 60 boutiques worldwide. It has Israeli origins, hence the Dead Sea Salt, and now has three boutiques in Northern California. Committed to quality, Laline uses essential oils and scents sourced in the Provence region of France and mineral salts from the Dead Sea, marries them together for a perfect harmony of aroma and texture.

In addition to sea salt, Dead Sea Salt Body Scrub contains nourishing oils from sunflower seeds, grape seeds and avocado. Used twice a week, the scrub will unveil smooth, supple and vital young-looking skin, and is ideal for winter skin needing an extra bit of pre-spring TLC. To use, simply scrub onto wet skin, exfoliate and rinse.

TO ENTER:

“Spring is on its way! Yeah!” - Tell us why you’re glad!

- Comment on our page or tweet your response to us @beautyinthebag

Winners will be announced on March 4th. Good luck to all!