Archive for October, 2009

As we all know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. For over 25 years, Octobers have been spent learning about breast cancer and supporting charities that work tirelessly in helping out survivors.

The Young Survival Coalition, based in New York City, helps women under 40 who are battling breast cancer.  As we know, often times insurance companies will no cover mammograms for women 40 unless there is a family history.  YSC is dedicated “to the critical issues unique to young women and breast cancer. YSC works with survivors, caregivers and the medical, research, advocacy and legislative communities to increase the quality and quantity of life for women diagnosed with breast cancer ages 40 and under.”

Tarte Cosmetics has partnered with  The Young Survival Coalition to help raise funds for the organization.  For the entire month, Tarte will donate 20% off the proceeds from the Think Pink Natural Collection.  Free pink go dutch clutch with orders of $40 or more from the Think Pink collection.  The offer code is PinkOct9.

Please support this great organization and Tarte too.

Mix Maven

My birthday wish list included the Photo Realism quad, and thankfully, I received this item as a gift. *Woop, Woop!!* I usually do not like pre-made quads because I usually only like one or two colors, but with this quad, I like them all!!

The light green – Fresh Approach reminds of what Warm Chill E/S (from the Cool Heat collection) should have been.  The texture of the shadows are great, even the Frosts.  I have been off  MAC Frost e/s lately because I find them to be hard.

Products used:

Face

• Bobbi Brown Oil-Free Even Finish Compact Foundation in Warm Walnut
• MAC Concealer
• MAC Natural MSF in Dark

Eyes

• MAC Matte Gel
• MAC Greenstroke Paint Pot
• MAC Photo Realism Quad
• MAC Heatherette Trio – Cloudburst e/s only
• L’Oreal HiP Color Truth Cream Eyeliner – Black
• Urban Decay Zero e/l
• L’Oreal telescopic explosion mascara (my new favorite mascara!!!)

Cheek

• NARS Torrid blush
• Revlon Colorstay Mineral Finishing Powder – Sunkiss (Must have!!!)

Lips

L’Oreal lip gloss

Overall, the colors are tres pretty…definitely a must-have for the true beauty aficionados.

Mix Maven

Just in case you were unable to benefit from the government-backed “Cash for Clunkers”  program, Sephora has a better offer for all beauty aficionados.  *Who needs a new car anyway* LOL

For a limited time, Sephora will have the  Ca$h for Beauty Clunkers program. Bring in 5 unwanted (clean) beauty items into any US freestanding Sephora store, Sephora will give $10 off a purchase $50 or more.  The offer ends October 12, 2009. So get to the local Sephora (not the ones in JcPenney) and get that money.

Happy Haulin’,

Mix Maven