Makeup Masala and Nikki from Askmewhats are partnering together to bring our readers a little Christmas Joy!  Askmewhats is based in the Philippines and Nikki reviews many products that are only available there.  Nikki and I thought our readers would enjoy having a chance to try some of our favorite beauty products that you normally would not have access to.  

So, all you U.S. beauties, head over to Nikki’s site and enter to win!

*For all the Philippine beauties that have been sent over from Nikki’s site, just leave me a comment to be entered to win products from the U.S.

1. 3 Jesse’s Girl Eye Dusts (full size-shades determined at time of shipment)
2. 1 Jesse’s Girl Nail Polish (shade determined at time of shipment)
3. E.L.F. Eyelash Curler
4. E.L.F. Super Glossy Lip Shine
5. Sampler pack of various products

Winners will be chosen from both sites on Christmas Day.  Good luck to all!

I really wasn’t expecting much when I first tried Loreal Studio Line Ultra-Fine Spray.  My thick, curly hair has never had much luck with styling products from Loreal, although I love their shampoos and conditioners.  It seems Loreal has revamped their Studio Line products and it’s definitely for the better!

This UItra-Fine Spray holds like a dream and I had absolutely no frizz, thanks to its humidity protection.  The spray lands on hair in a fine mist, which dries almost immediately.  Loreal Studio Line Ultra-Fine Spray rinses clean from hair to prevent dulling, damaging build-up.

Loreal Studio Line Ultra-Fine Spray retails for $5 or less at most retailers.

Why not add some sparkle to your holiday look this season?  NYX Cream Glitter Pallet in Bronze Goddess holds five gel-based glitters that can be applied to face and body.  The gold and bronze shades go on dry and adhere to skin with ease.  The slim, sleek palette slides easily into purse or pocket for on-the-go glam!

One can’t help but admire a young woman who is intelligent, business savvy and self-motivated.  Roselyn from Makeup Makes Me Happy™ is all of those things and gorgeous too!  Her eye-catching site covers all things beauty, from honest product reviews to great giveaways.  Get to know more about Roselyn, one of my favorite beauty bloggers… 

MM: Your purse is stolen. What beauty item will you replace first?

ROSELYN: If my purse were stolen, I would have to immediately replace my lip moisturizer! I cannot live without lip moisturizer whatsoever otherwise my lips would be looking like an alligator’s back!

MM: What high-end beauty product are you saving your pennies for?

ROSELYN: At this point, there really isn’t a product that I’m saving for. At one point it was the Clarisonic Skin Care Brush System but I already have that so as for right now I am glad that there isn’t anything out on the market that’s good enough to make me skip out on a few lunch meals.

MM: What one hair product can you not live without?

ROSELYN: A comb! My hair is thin and therefore easily knotted. I cannot ever leave my house without a comb!

MM: What color polish is on your toes right now?

ROSELYN: M.A.C. Illegally Purple

MM: What was your inspiration to blog?

ROSELYN:  My own sense to document all of my beauty purchases. I needed to keep track of what worked on me and what didn’t. This helped me break out of my routine purchases and allowed me to venture into other brands and products.

Thank you Roselyn!

For me, 2008 marked a year of innovative mascara releases.  The majority of those releases were from drugstore brands and Rimmel has amazed me time and time again this past year. 

My top Rimmel mascara must-haves are:

1. Glam’Eyes Mascara

2. Sexy Curves Mascara

3. Eye Magnifier Exact Definition Mascara

Now is the time join the Makeup Mix Forums if you haven’t already.  One forum member will win all three of the above mascaras, in her choice of shades!  Winner will be chosen Friday, December 19th at 10:00pm CST.  Readers from all countries are invited to participate!

We’re not even halfway through the winter season, but I’m sure most of us are already feeling the affects of Old Man Winter on our skin.  This week, I’d like to give you all a chance to win a gift pack of my most-used winter products.

One lucky winner will receive:

~8oz Cetaphil Ultra Hydrating Lotion

~4.2oz Avon Moisture Therapy Intensive Hand Cream

~12oz Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion

~Hask Henna ‘n’ Placenta with Olive Oil Hair Treatment Packet

~Avon Moisture Therapy Intensive Lip Moisturizer with SPF 15 

Dry skin care tips are just a click away!

Leave any comment to be entered to win.  Winner will be chosen Thursday, December 18th at 10:00pm CST.  Readers from all countries are invited to participate!