Splendicity Contest for September 7, 2007

Cinnamon Kitten is a proud member of an exciting new community that launched Sept. 4. Splendicity.com, the destination for splendid style is kicking off its launch with a month's worth of contests.

The Splendicity contest for today, September 7th:


To enter to win a one year subscription to GLAMOUR Magazine, and a collection of Skin Milk Bath and Body Products, you must do the following:

*Visit 3 Splendid Member blogs that are listed in our FASHION category, post a comment saying hello. You can also view the Splendicity member list right at the homepage: Splendicity.com where our member list is broken down into categories.
*Go back to Splendicity.com and report the Splendid Member FASHION blogs that you commented on in today’s Splendicity blog contest post.

All readers that complete the process are entered into the drawing to win today's prize.

This prize will include 5 products from the bath and body line including: SkinMilk Beauty Bar, SkinMilk Soft Shimmer Lotion, SkinMilk Shower Gel, SkinMilk Body Polish, SkinMilk Bath Soak.

Thank you to Glamour Magazine and SkinMilk for sponsoring today's contest. SkinMilk separates science from fiction to bring you the skin benefits of real milk, fortified with essential vitamins A, D, and E. Visit skinmilk.net for more information about their nourishing line.

image: Splendicity.com

NEW Product: Institut' DERMed Sun Protective Cream Oil Free SPF 28

Brand: Institut' DERMed
Name: Sun Protective Cream Oil Free SPF 28
Size: 1 oz / 30 ml airless pump
Price: $32 USD

Product Notes:
- for normal to oily skin
- features an oil free full spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide to protect the skin from sun exposure
- a non-comedogenic sun protective cream that also contains aloe vera gel to soothe and heal troubled skin
- moisturizes and protects against solar induced free radical reactions that cause skin discoloration and premature aging

I thought this was a timely post because now that summer is over (okay, I know, it's not officially over, but once Labour Day passes, I consider my summer officially over), it's always good to keep in mind that our skin still needs to be protected from the harsh effects of the sun.

images: Pierce Mattie Public Relations

Splendicity Contest for September 6, 2007

Cinnamon Kitten is a proud member of an exciting new community that launched Sept. 4. Splendicity.com, the destination for splendid style is kicking off its launch with a month's worth of contests.

The Splendicity contest for today, September 6th:

*Find a post written by one of our Splendid Members, that was written today, that features a "splendid fragrance". The words "splendid fragrance" will appear in the post about fragrance. You can find our complete member blogroll, on the Splendicity.com homepage.
*Next, go to TheScentedLife.com, and leave a comment with the name of the member blog that features the "splendid fragrance" post.
*The tenth correct entry comment that is left on TheScentedLife.com wins.

Today's prize:


Tom Ford Black Orchid 3.4 fl. oz. Eau de Parfum Spray valued at $135

Only a visionary like Tom Ford could reinvent traditional perfumery for the 21st century with his first signature fragrance. Inspired by a flower as elusive as it is elegant, the Tom Ford Black Orchid fragrance collection evokes both timeless luxury and worldly glamour. Reminiscent of iconic fragrances that enhance the skin's natural perfume, it is made with sumptuous ingredients that provoke the senses and heighten desire. Even the sleek and sensuous black bottle is classic yet modern. Created for the woman who is drawn to all things luxurious and pleasurable, Black Orchid is now yours to discover.

Thank you to Tom Ford Beauty for sponsoring today's contest.

Splendicity Contest for September 5, 2007

Cinnamon Kitten is a proud member of an exciting new community that launched Sept. 4. Splendicity.com, the destination for splendid style is kicking off its launch with a month's worth of contests.

The Splendicity contest for today, September 5th:

*Find a post written by one of our Splendid Members, that was written today, that features the Tarte Cometics Dual Look ready-to-wear/prêt-à-porter Palette.
*Leave a comment on that post, saying that you found it. You can find our complete member blogroll, on the Splendicity.com homepage.
*Next, go to Splendicity.com, and leave a comment on today’s Splendicity blog contest post saying that you found the Tarte Cometics Dual Look ready-to-wear/prêt-à-porter Palette, to be entered to win.

All readers that complete the tasks, will be entered into a drawing to win. DO NOT PUT THE NAME OF THE MEMBER BLOG IN THE COMMENTS, or you will be disqualified!

Today's prize:


Tarte Cometics Dual Look ready-to-wear/prêt-à-porter Palette, valued at $44.

This limited edition palette wrapped in faux croc (a must have fabric for Fall) provides 2 complete looks inspired by fashion week in New York and Paris, including eyeshadow, lipstick and blush. The Ready-to-Wear palette also includes the basic necessities accompanying every look: mini lights, camera, lashes mascara, all over eyeshadow brush, eyeliner brush and a mini rest assured eyeliner. All products are created using natural, good for you ingredients because healthy skin is always in fashion.

i love new york:
lipsticks: muted pink beige, muted peach-beige
blush: warm honey-peach
eyeshadows: soft-shimmery bone, shimmery olive, deep-shimmery moss

paris, mon amour:
lipsticks: warm burgundy rose, currant red
blush: rose coral
eyeshadows: soft-shimmery pink, shimmery grey-purple, shimmery deep plum

Thank you Tarte Cosmetics for sponsoring today's contest!

Be sure to check out the all new, fabulously redesigned Tarte website, featuring their all new health couture beauty products.

Splendicity Contest for September 4, 2007

Cinnamon Kitten is a proud member of an exciting new community launching TODAY. Splendicity.com, the destination for splendid style is kicking off its launch with a month's worth of contests.

The Splendicity contest for today, September 4th:


To enter to win an official Splendicity T-Shirt, a one year subscription to VOGUE Magazine, and a $25 Gift Card to shopbop.com, you must do the following:

*Visit 5 Splendid Member blogs, post a comment saying hello. You can also view the Splendicity member list right at the homepage: Splendicity.com
*Go back to Splendicity.com and report the Splendid Member blogs that you commented on in today’s Splendicity blog contest post.

All readers that complete the process are entered into the drawing to win today's prize.

Be sure to check back here each and every day for the rest of September to enter to win some splendid prizes - over $2000 worth!

Dove Hair Care's Ad Campaign

Unfortunately, up to this point, Cinnamon Kitten hasn't reviewed a lot of hair care products (hint, hint to Guest Reviewers!) - there's a measly 4 posts under the label "Hair Care" right now. The main reason for this is because I love my current shampoo/conditioner, so there's absolutely no reason to buy new brands to experiment with (unlike makeup).

But, as our hair is such an important part of our look, I promise to make a conscious effort to include more hair products in my new product alerts and product reviews.

Recently, I received a sample of Dove Shampoo and Conditioner, so I'm putting my normal products on hold and will be trying Dove out for a few weeks and will post a review.

In the meantime, I wanted to share with you all the latest Dove campaign. I'm sure most of you have seen their Skin Care ads, featuring women of all shapes and sizes, and encouraging women to love themselves and not try to conform to the standard "Hollywood" type. Well, their hair care ads take the same format, and I love them.

Have a look:



Please leave a comment and let me know what you think about Dove's latest campaign! Do you put your hair through any of the ringers shown in the ad? Is it worth it?

The Beauty Surfer: All Lacquered Up

Site Name: All Lacquered Up
URL: www.alllacqueredup.com

I love specialized and focused beauty blogs. It's great to have a go to resource for specific beauty areas.

I'm always jealous of girls with well-manicured hands. I was unblessed with very tiny fingernails, so unless I get falsies, I almost never apply my own polish as it's pointless and I can't afford to be in the club of weekly manicures/pedicures.

Which is why I love browsing All Lacquered Up. This site is completely devoted to all things polished and is a great resource for anyone looking for any reviews, recommendations and new product announcements regarding nail polish.


Enjoy!

Have a beauty blog that you think Cinnamon Kitten readers should know about? Send me an email and let me know - it could be featured in an upcoming Sunday Surfer!

Lancome Bonus Time at Sears

Wow, it looks like it's Lancome bonus time all over the place! In what looks like a growing trend, this bonus also gives you some great choices.

Retailer: Sears
Minimum amount you need to spend: $33 CAD (before taxes)
Duration: Thursday, August 30 - Friday, September 21, 2007


You get to choose the shades you want - Warm or Cool - for the eye pallette and lipstick.

What you get:
- Renegerie Microlift Cream, 15 ml tube
- Bi-Facil, 50 ml
- Hypnose Mascara
- your choice of Lancome signature bag (both pictured)
- matching cosmetic pouch
- your choice of Warm or Cool palettes (warm is pictured above)

Warm
- Color Design Eye palette in Filigree, Makeover, Pose, Couture
- Color Design Lipstick in Designer Bloom

Cool
- Color Design Eye palette in Creme de Lustre, 4Innocence, Floralesque, Spontaneous
- Color Design Lipstick in Vintage Rose

image: Cinnamon Kitten scan of Sears flyer

NEW Product: Benefit Gee...that was quick!

Brand: Benefit
Name: Gee...That Was Quick!
Size: 236.6 ml / 8 fl oz
Price: $19USD

Product Notes:
- make-up remover for eyes and face
- oil-free
- leaves skin feeling soft, clean, refreshed and hydrated
- thoroughly removes make-up without any oily residue

I love Benefit packaging - it's so cute! But as we all know, you can't judge a beauty product by the packaging alone. Good thing Benefit can usually back up their cute wrapping with effective products!

Many eye and make-up removers leave an oil slick on your face, which is difficult for oily/combination skin, so this oil-free remover sounds perfect!

images: benefitcosmetics.com

GUEST Product Review: N.Y.C. Eye Liner Pencil

Guest Reviewer: Ashley

Brand: N.Y.C.
Name: Eye Liner Pencil
Size: 1.8 g
Price: 1.99 CAD

I originally purchased this product as a piece of cheap stage make-up to add to my kit, thinking that I would never use it again after this show. I have always opted to purchase more expensive eyeliners thinking they would be better quality thank something worth 2 dollars. After using it for the first time I no longer use it just as stage make-up but have worn it everyday since I bought it.

To Purr About:
- goes on smooth and doesn't leave clumps or flakes
- lasts all day without fading or smudging into creases under my eye
- full-sized pencil and great price
- can both line and shade with the same pencil
- brown pencils actually match the colour of my eyebrows
- assorted shades and colours to choose from

Claws Out:
- doesn't fit in my makeup bag so it often gets lost in the deep dark depths of my purse!
- doesn't specify a colour on the product so may be hard to find another one when I run out
- colour is hard to judge by the outside of the pencil. The blue colour is way lighter and brighter than the pencil looks
- setting out samples in the store would be a good idea to test the colour before you buy, I noticed some had the seal broken in the store probably because of this!

Final Comments:
Overall I really love this product! I plan to continue purchasing it when I run out. I have finally found everything that I had been looking for in an eyeliner. I also like some of the funkier colours they have, it's great to have fun with bright colours when I go out and want to be noticed.

Rating (out of 5):



Thanks for the review, Ashley!

If you have a product that you've tried and would like to write a review, send me an email! Details on how to submit a review can be found in the left-hand sidebar.

images: newyorkcolor.com productreviewnyc