Spring Sparkle Spectacular Giveaway: Shimmering Polishes, Puckers & Pigments for Lids, Lips & Tips

Spring has sprung! The sun shines longer, birds sing louder and flowers bloom bigger and brighter. Overall, life has more luster to it.

Our latest giveaway from Milani Cosmetics and Milani Nail Lacquer sparkles, too. Valued at approximately $150, these polishes, puckers and pigments not only give your eyes, nails and lips more shimmer and shine, but they also brighten your day. You even get a handy carrying case to store your swag.

Ready to add lots of luminosity to your look? Enter our Spring Sparkle Spectacular Giveaway. The deadline is Friday, April 25, 2014, at 9 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time). Good luck!

UPDATE: Congrats to follower Misty Lunceford. She's our lucky winner!

POLISHES

SHINE: Milani Nail Lacquer. BEAUTY: Lavender Fizz (fine and medium lavender glitter) One Coat Glitter, Orchidia (lavender shimmer), Mint Candy (mint green pearl), Beach Front (sky blue shimmer), Pink Flare One Coat Glitter (fine and medium light pink and silver holographic glitters), Purple Gleam One Coat Glitter (purple glitter) and HD 3D Holographic (silver). BEACON: Cruelty free. Contains no dibutyl phthalate, toluene or formaldehyde. RETAIL VALUE: Approximately $35.

PIGMENTS

SHINE: Milani Cosmetics. BEAUTY: Crystal Eyez Sparkling Eye Shadow (Delightfully Dazzling, Lovely Luminous, Glamorously Glittering and Beautifully Brilliant) and Runway Eyes Eye Shadows with Shimmer Overspray (Antigua, Golden Touch and Peaches & Cream). BEACON: Cruelty free. RETAIL VALUE: About $30.

PUCKERS

SHINE: Milani Cosmetics. BEAUTY: 3D Glitzy Glamour Glosses (Designer Label, High Status, In Vogue, Starshine and Leading Lady) and Haute Flash Lip Glosses (Star Flash and Quick Flash). BEACON: Cruelty free. RETAIL VALUE: Approximately $50.

THE RULES

THREE STEPS TO ENTER:

1. If you're a legal resident of the continental USA, become a follower of SHINE Beauty Beacon via Google Friend Connect (GFC).

2. In the "Post a Comment" section below, leave us your email address. 

3. Finally, please let us know which social media platforms you posted this giveaway (see "Entry Key" below). NOTE: You'll be disqualified if you comment more than once.

ENTRY KEY

Please provide appropriate links for verification purposes.

--One entry: Become a GFC follower of SHINE Beauty Beacon.

--Two extra entries: Post this giveaway on Facebook.

--Three extra entries: Follow SHINE Beauty Beacon on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ShineBeautyBcn and/or retweet a link to this giveaway at https://twitter.com/ShineBeautyBcn/status/448737897911308288

--Four extra entries: Follow SHINE Beauty Beacon on Pinterest at http://pinterest.com/shinebeautybcn/ and/or pin a photo from this giveaway.

--Five extra entries: Post this giveaway on your own blog (must include our URL) or YouTube channel.

THE FINE PRINT

This giveaway is open only to legal residents of the continental USA. Winners must be able to supply a residential address, as merchandise cannot be delivered to a P.O Box. Must be 18 years of age or older to enter. The giveaway will end on Friday, April 25, 2014, at 9 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time). More than 15 entries must be received by this date for a winner to be selected. A winner will then be chosen by Random.org and notified via the email address provided in the "Post a Comment" section of this post. Odds of winning depend upon the number of entries received (see "The Rules" above). No cash substitutions allowed. The winner must respond within 48 hours of being notified or a new one will be selected. Void where prohibited by law. Any tax is the sole responsibility of the winner. By entering the giveaway, you release SHINE Beauty Beacon from liability, and waive any and all causes of action, related to claims, costs, injuries, losses or damages arising out of or in connection with the giveaway or delivery, misdelivery or acceptance of any prize (including, without limitation, claims, costs, injuries, losses and damages related to personal injuries, death, damage to or destruction of property, rights of publicity or privacy, defamation or portrayal in a false light, whether intentional or unintentional), whether under a theory of contract, tort (including negligence), warranty or other theory. SHINE Beauty Beacon isn't affiliated with Milani Cosmetics or Milani Nail Lacquer, but we purchased or received complimentary samples for review purposes.  

We look forward to your participation. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at shinebeautybeacon(at)gmail(dot)com.

Winter Olympics Giveaway: Go For the Glow with Gold, Silver & Bronze Nail Polishes

Photo by Preston Keres

Let the games begin!

Athletes from 88 nations have gathered at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia to show off their record-setting sporting skills. Almost 300 medals will be awarded to first, second and third place finishes in a variety of high-performance snow and ice events, including alpine skiing, speed skating, snowboarding, ski jumping and ice hockey. 

In honor of Team USA, we've put together a special giveaway of gold, silver and bronze nail polishes. Valued at approximately $250, these luminous lacquers from Dazzle Dry, Milani Nail Lacquer, OPI, SpaRitual and Zoya Nail Polish will help you create must-have medalist manis. 

Photo by Robert Trubia

So go for the gold, silver and bronze! The deadline to enter is Sunday, February 23, 2014, at 9 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time). Good luck!

UPDATE: Congrats to followers Ruth, Sparklepuss Polish, Niki T. and Megan Russell! Ruth won prize packages from Dazzle Dry and SpaRitual, while Sparklepuss Polish nabbed lacquers from Milani, Niki T. snagged swag from OPI and Megan Russell took home polishes from Zoya.

THE PRIZES

(PRIZE #1) SHINE: Dazzle Dry. BEAUTY: Jazzy Gold, Yellow Topaz, Silver Lamé, Diamond, Unforgettable and Autumn Promise. BEACON: Vegan, and contains no formaldehyde, toluene, dibutyl phthalate, camphor or nitrocellulose. RETAIL VALUE: $54

(PRIZE #2) SHINE: Milani Nail Lacquer. BEAUTY: Gold, Gold Glitz, Silver Stilettos, Silver, Morning Coffee and Disco Lights. BEACON: Cruelty free. Contains no dibutyl phthalate, toluene and formaldehyde. RETAIL VALUE: $27

(PRIZE #3) SHINE: OPI Nail Lacquer. BEAUTY: Disco Dolls (Nicole By OPI), Gold Texture (Nicole By OPI), Your Royal Shine-Ness, Servin' Up Sparkle, Can You Tapas This? and Rally Pretty Pink. BEACON: Contains no formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate or toluene. Supports the American Heart Association and the Leukemia Research Foundation. RETAIL VALUE: $48

(PRIZE #4) SHINE: SpaRitual. BEAUTY: Electrum Shimmer, Aurum Shimmer, Looking Glass Shimmer, Ha...Ha... Glitter, Rusted Lux and Death By Chocolate. BEACON: Vegan, and contains no toluene, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, DBP and camphor. RETAIL VALUE: $72

(PRIZE #5) SHINE: Zoya Nail Polish. BEAUTY: Goldie, Richelle, Laney, Luna, Kym, and Faye. BEACON: Vegan and no animal testing. Free of toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin and dibutyl phthalate. RETAIL VALUE: $54

THE RULES

Three Steps To Enter:

1. If you're a legal resident of the continental USA, become a follower of SHINE Beauty Beacon via Google Friend Connect (GFC).

2. In the "Post a Comment" section below, tell us your email address and which prize or prizes you're interested in winning (i.e., Prize #1; Prizes #3 and #5; or Prizes #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5). NOTE: You'll be disqualified if you comment more than once.

3. Finally, please let us know which social media platforms you posted this giveaway (see "Entry Key" below). 

Entry Key

Please provide appropriate links for verification purposes.

--One entry: Become a GFC follower of SHINE Beauty Beacon.

--Two extra entries: Post this giveaway on Facebook.

--Three extra entries: Follow SHINE Beauty Beacon on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ShineBeautyBcn and/or tweet (or retweet) a link to this giveaway.

--Four extra entries: Follow SHINE Beauty Beacon on Pinterest at http://pinterest.com/shinebeautybcn/ and/or pin a photo from this giveaway.

--Five extra entries: Post this giveaway on your own blog (must include our URL).

THE FINE PRINT

This giveaway is open only to legal residents of the continental USA. Winners must be able to supply a residential address, as merchandise cannot be delivered to a P.O Box. Must be 18 years of age or older to enter. The giveaway will end on Sunday, February 23, 2014, at 9 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time). More than 15 entries must be received by this date for a winner to be selected. A winner will then be chosen by Random.org and notified via the email address provided in the "Post a Comment" section of this post. Odds of winning depend upon the number of entries received (see "The Rules" above). No cash substitutions allowed. The winner must respond within 48 hours of being notified or a new one will be selected. Void where prohibited by law. Any tax is the sole responsibility of the winner. By entering the giveaway, you release SHINE Beauty Beacon from liability, and waive any and all causes of action, related to claims, costs, injuries, losses or damages arising out of or in connection with the giveaway or delivery, misdelivery or acceptance of any prize (including, without limitation, claims, costs, injuries, losses and damages related to personal injuries, death, damage to or destruction of property, rights of publicity or privacy, defamation or portrayal in a false light, whether intentional or unintentional), whether under a theory of contract, tort (including negligence), warranty or other theory. SHINE Beauty Beacon isn't affiliated with Dazzle Dry, Milani, OPI, SpaRitual or Zoya Nail Polish, but we purchased or received complimentary samples for review purposes.  

We look forward to your participation. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at shinebeautybeacon(at)gmail(dot)com.

Cyber Monday Celebration: Holiday Cheer Skin Gear Giveaway

Saving money makes everyone smile. So, if you didn't get your fill of Black Friday bargains, Cyber Monday has arrived to rock your world with even more steals and deals. 

The Monday after Thanksgiving event began during the holiday season of 2005. Originally created by marketing pros to promote more traffic to online shopping destinations, it has now become one of the highest spending days of the year. 

In honor of Cyber Monday, we have put together a special Holiday Cheer Skin Gear Giveaway which doesn't cost you anything to enter. Valued at $900, it gives you the opportunity to win products from top skincare manufacturers--Prana SpaCeuticals, ProBios Laboratories and Skin Authority. These serums, lip treatments, cleansers, body oils, moisturizers and SPFs not only renew and revitalize your skin, but they also make you look and feel fabulous. 

The deadline to enter is Friday, December 20, 2013, at 9 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time). Good luck!

THE PRIZES

(PRIZE #1) SHINE: Prana SpaCeuticals Reflect SPF 45, Revitalize Lips SPF 18 and Reishi Mushroom Serum. BEAUTY: Pamper, protect and plump your skin to prevent damage from pollutants and early signs of premature aging. BEACON: No animal testing. Contains no parabens or SLS. RETAIL VALUE: Approximately $150.

BONUS: Prana SpaCeuticals ReVital Eyes. RETAIL VALUE: $52.

(PRIZE #2) SHINE: ProBios Laboratories Transderma R Serum, Transderma C Serum and Transderma M Serum. BEAUTY: Repair and refresh your skin with these luxurious serums to promote illumination, moisturization and rejuvenation. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of preservatives, fragrances, oil and alcohol. RETAIL VALUE: About $525.

(PRIZE #3) SHINE: Skin Authority Daily Cleanser, Night Revitalizer and Warming Glow Body Oil. BEAUTY: This transformational trio removes dirt and debris from your face, softens and brightens your complexion, and revitalizes dull looking skin. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of parabens, dyes and added fragrances. Supports Look Good...Feel Better. RETAIL VALUE: Approximately $125.

BONUS: Skin Authority Calming Mask. RETAIL VALUE: $52.

THE RULES

Three Steps To Enter:

1. If you're a legal resident of the continental USA, become a follower of SHINE Beauty Beacon via Google Friend Connect (GFC).

2. In the "Post a Comment" section below, tell us your email address and which prize or prizes you're interested in winning (i.e., Prize #1; Prizes #1 and #3; or Prizes #1, #2 and #3). NOTE: You'll be disqualified if you comment more than once.

3. Finally, please let us know which social media platforms you posted this giveaway (see "Entry Key" below). 

Entry Key

Please provide appropriate links for verification purposes.

--One entry: Become a GFC follower of SHINE Beauty Beacon.

--Two extra entries: Post this giveaway on Facebook.

--Three extra entries: Follow SHINE Beauty Beacon on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ShineBeautyBcn and/or tweet (or retweet) a link to this giveaway.

--Four extra entries: Follow SHINE Beauty Beacon on Pinterest at http://pinterest.com/shinebeautybcn/ and/or pin a photo from this giveaway.

--Five extra entries: Post this giveaway on your own blog (must include our URL).

THE FINE PRINT

This giveaway is open only to legal residents of the continental USA. Winners must be able to supply a residential address, as merchandise cannot be delivered to a P.O Box. Must be 18 years of age or older to enter. The giveaway will end on Friday, December 20, 2013, at 9 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time). More than 15 entries must be received by this date in order for a winner to be selected. A winner will then be chosen by Random.org and notified via the email address provided in the "Post a Comment" section of this post. Odds of winning depend upon the number of entries received (see "The Rules" above). No cash substitutions allowed. The winner must respond within 48 hours of being notified or a new one will be selected. Void where prohibited by law. Any tax is the sole responsibility of the winner. By entering the giveaway, you release SHINE Beauty Beacon from liability, and waive any and all causes of action, related to claims, costs, injuries, losses or damages arising out of or in connection with the giveaway or delivery, misdelivery or acceptance of any prize (including, without limitation, claims, costs, injuries, losses and damages related to personal injuries, death, damage to or destruction of property, rights of publicity or privacy, defamation or portrayal in a false light, whether intentional or unintentional), whether under a theory of contract, tort (including negligence), warranty or other theory. SHINE Beauty Beacon isn't affiliated with Prana SpaCeuticals, ProBios Laboratories or Skin Authority, but we purchased or received complimentary samples for review purposes.  

We look forward to your participation. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at shinebeautybeacon(at)gmail(dot)com.

2013 Summer Follower Giveaway: Lifeless to Luminous Skinsations

June Gloom recently arrived in Southern California. This unusual weather pattern occurs during early summer and creates overcast conditions in the morning with cooler temperatures. However, the gray gradually gives way to sunny skies at about mid-day. 

Our latest giveaway from Babor, Fleur's and Refineé emphasizes the blah to bright beauty of the June Gloom effect. Valued at approximately $700, these serums, eye creams and gels, moisturizers and masks allow you to turn lifeless skin into a more luminous complexion for a younger looking appearance. 

The deadline to enter is Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at 9 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time). Good luck!

UPDATE: Congrats to follower ZESTYWONDERLAND! She's the lucky winner of all three prize packages. 

THE PRIZES

(PRIZE #1) SHINE: Doctor Babor Derma Cellular Anti-Wrinkle Booster For Lips, Doctor Babor Biogen Cellular Ultimate Repair Mask, Babor Moist & Lipid Algae Active Fluid and Babor Body Line Thermal Vitamin A-C-E Body Cream. BEAUTY: These must-have moisturizers give your complexion and body a healthy and hydrated appearance. BEACON: No animal testing. Supports Dolphin Aid. RETAIL VALUE: Approximately $225.

(PRIZE #2) SHINE: Fleur's Eye Contour Expert Youth Eye Cream, Hand Cream Velvet Hand Care, First Wrinkle Cream, Intensive Wrinkle Firming Serum and Rose-Jasmine Shower Gel. BEAUTY: Prevent premature aging and preserve youthfulness with these powerhouse products. BEACON: No animal testing and vegan. Free of fragrances, dyes, sulfates, petrolatum, alcohol, mineral oil and parabens. RETAIL VALUE: About $225.

(PRIZE #3) SHINE: Refineé Protective Day Lotion SPF 15, Anti-Puff Brightening Eye Gel, Line Stop with Pep-Syn Complex, Micro Derma-Peel with Vitamin C and Green Tea, and Firming Mineral Moisture Cream with Marine Peptides. BEAUTY: Soothe, soften and shield your skin to achieve radiant results. BEACON: No animal testing. RETAIL VALUE: Approximately $250.

THE RULES

Three Steps To Enter:

1. If you're a legal resident of the continental USA, become a follower of SHINE Beauty Beacon via Google Friend Connect (GFC).

2. In the "Post a Comment" section below, tell us your email address and which prize or prizes you're interested in winning (i.e., Prize #1; Prizes #1 and #3; or Prizes #1, #2 and #3). NOTE: You'll be disqualified if you comment more than once.

3. Finally, please let us know which social media platforms you posted this giveaway (see "Entry Key" below). 

Entry Key

Please provide appropriate links for verification purposes.

--One entry: Become a GFC follower of SHINE Beauty Beacon.

--Two extra entries: Post this giveaway on Facebook.

--Three extra entries: Follow SHINE Beauty Beacon on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ShineBeautyBcn and/or tweet (or retweet) a link to this giveaway.

--Four extra entries: Follow SHINE Beauty Beacon on Pinterest at http://pinterest.com/shinebeautybcn/ and/or pin a photo from this giveaway.

--Five extra entries: Post this giveaway on your own blog (must include our URL).

THE FINE PRINT

This giveaway is open only to legal residents of the continental USA. Winners must be able to supply a residential address, as merchandise cannot be delivered to a P.O Box. Must be 18 years of age or older to enter. The giveaway will end on Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at 9 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time). More than 15 entries must be received by this date in order for a winner to be selected. A winner will then be chosen by Random.org and notified via the email address provided in the "Post a Comment" section of this post. Odds of winning depend upon the number of entries received (see "The Rules" above). No cash substitutions allowed. The winner must respond within 48 hours of being notified or a new one will be selected. Void where prohibited by law. Any tax is the sole responsibility of the winner. By entering the giveaway, you release SHINE Beauty Beacon from liability, and waive any and all causes of action, related to claims, costs, injuries, losses or damages arising out of or in connection with the giveaway or delivery, misdelivery or acceptance of any prize (including, without limitation, claims, costs, injuries, losses and damages related to personal injuries, death, damage to or destruction of property, rights of publicity or privacy, defamation or portrayal in a false light, whether intentional or unintentional), whether under a theory of contract, tort (including negligence), warranty or other theory. SHINE Beauty Beacon isn't affiliated with Babor, Fleur's or Refineé, but we purchased or received complimentary samples for review purposes.  

We look forward to your participation. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at shinebeautybeacon(at)gmail(dot)com.