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.

Summer Giveaway: Red, White & Blue Nail Polishes

Photo by Sxenko 

Fireworks, flags and followers! We're kicking off our next giveaway with a bang. In celebration of the Summer Olympic Games, which begin in London on July 27, and Team USA, we've put together three crazy colorful nail polish prize packages valued at almost $300.

Our latest swag bag showcases red, white and blue lacquers from Milani Nail Lacquer, OPI and Zoya Nail Polish. They sparkle, shimmer and shine, which is exactly what our athletes will be doing when they bring home the gold. 

The deadline to enter is the same day as the Summer Olympic Games Closing Ceremony--Sunday, August 12, 2012, at 9 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time). Good luck, and go Team USA! 

UPDATE: Congrats to followers Kathy Pease (Prize #1), April Gevedon (Prize #2) and pinkyjolie (Prize #3). They're the lucky winners of our Red, White & Blue Nail Polish Giveaway! 

THE PRIZES

(PRIZE #1) SHINE: Milani Nail Lacquer Neon Dude Blue, Jewel FX Red, Red To Tango, Nail Art White Canvas, One Coat Glitter Blue Flash, Nail Art Blue Print, Neon Techno Red, One Coat Glitter Red Sparkle, White and High Speed Fast Dry Rapid Cherry. BEAUTY: Patriotic pulchritude. BEACON: Free of dibutyl phthalate, toluene and formaldehyde. RETAIL VALUE: About $50.

(PRIZE #2) SHINE: OPI Red Hot Gift, Suzi Says Feng Shui, Nicole By OPI Red Texture, Turquoise Shatter, Rosy Mistletoes-sies, She's Golden, Ali's Big Break, Nicole By OPI Turquoise Texture, Nicole By OPI I Love You Cherry Much, Red Shatter, Gone Gonzo!, Nicole By OPI It's All About The Glam, Red My Fortune Cookie, Gettin' Miss Piggy With It and Dear Santa. BEAUTY: Stars and stripes inspired style. BEACON: Contains no formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate or toluene. Supports the Leukemia Research Foundation. RETAIL VALUE: Approximately $130.

(PRIZE #3) SHINE: Zoya Nail Polish Crystal, America, Asia, Nidhi, Tart, Noel, Andi, Jade, Robyn, Carrie Ann, Twila and Snow White. BEAUTY: All American allure. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin and dibutyl phthalate. RETAIL VALUE: About $100. 

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 tweet (or retweet) a link to this giveaway.
--Four extra entries: Follow SHINE Beauty Beacon on Pinterest at http://pinterest.com/shinebeautybcn/ and pin a photo from this giveaway.
--Five extra entries: Post this giveaway on your 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, August 12, 2012, at 9 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time). Winners will 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, international or otherwise, is the sole responsibility of the winner. By entering the giveaway, you release SHINE Beauty Beacon from any liability whatsoever, and waive any and all causes of action, related to any claims, costs, injuries, losses or damages of any kind 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 Nail Lacquer, OPI 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.