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Two Ways to Win a $50 eGift Card from Sephora!

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WINNER: The giveaway is closed now, and the winner is AG! Congratulations, AG! If you entered but didn’t win this time around, keep trying, and click here to enter any ongoing giveaways before you jet. 🙂

A Makeup and Beauty Blog giveaway

Win a $50 eGift card from Sephora
The Novato, California, Sephora store illuminated by the brand new Canon Wonderland WL-600 Flash…

I’ve been testing Canon’s brand new camera flash this week, the Wonderland WL-600, and wow! — it’s even better than I expected. I took it to the Sephora store down the street and fired off a couple of shots. That’s one of ’em up there at the top…

Pretty neat, huh? That’s the amazing stuff we’re missing when we just look with our normal eyes. 🙂

In other news, happy Saturday! I just hopped off the treadmill after a slightly grueling run, and now I’m just cooling down for a few minutes before I clean up.

How’s it going today? Big storm out there off the East Coast… I hope it decides to take a hard right today and heads out to sea.

Wherever you are, and whatever you’re up to this weekend, have a good one, okay? You deserve a break.

Before you jet, take a moment to enter this weekend’s $50 Sephora eGift card giveaway. It only takes a comment at the bottom of this post (and a tweet for a second chance to win).

Good luck!

What folks are saying…

“Hi Karen. Oh my goodness! I can’t believe I won! :O Thank you so much! You, Tabs, and your blog are amazing! Thank you for keeping me updated on all things beauty and more importantly, for keeping me entertained! Keep doing your thing! Thank you again.”
-Jacqueline

“Thanks so much, Karen. Just in case you were wondering what I got with it, I decided to go with the Clarisonic Mia–I’ve been wanting it for years now, but have never purchased it because of the price. Your eCard helped me finally buy it! I look forward to using it. Thanks again!”
-Jane

“Shut the front door! OMG Karen, you have made my day. 🙂 I’m sick in bed with the flu and this has just cheered me up immensely!!!!!!!! BTW, I’m the one that sent you that pic of my pug in a wig a few weeks back LOL! Thanks again, honestly, I’m beyond giddy right now.”
-Angel

“Oh my goodness! Thank you so much Karen (and Tabs, of course)! I really appreciate this! I’d been eyeing the Anastasia brow pencil in Strawburn to match my red hair!”
-Chelsea (and Jiji the kitten and Quincy the bunny)

“Never before have I been so pleased to check my email right before bed!!! Thank you so, so much! I truly enjoy your blog and check it almost daily! Thanks again! This made my night!”
-Melissa, Edmond, OK

“Hi Karen. Thank you so much, I’m so excited, I’ve never won anything before. My name is Hana … I just turned 25 (today is my birthday!) Yay! Thank you.”
-Hana

Win a $50 gift card from Sephora

  • One (1) Sephora eGift card containing $50 sent to the winner by email (international readers, you may opt to receive $50 sent by PayPal instead).

  • There are two ways to enter, and you can do both of them for two chances to win. First, you can enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post, a comment about anything at all, like, do you believe in magic? Are you good at Trivial Pursuit? What’s your favorite shampoo? How do you feel about body glitter/shimmer? Are you a gamer? How often do you line your lips? Favorite winter moisturizer? What’s the most touching book you’ve ever read? — you get the idea.
  • Second, you can enter by following me on twitter Twitter @karenmbb and retweeting (RT) the following message:
    • Follow @karenmbb and RT to Win a $50 eGift Card from Sephora! http://bit.ly/RnrH0K

  • The deadline to enter is Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 11:59PM (PT).
  • Entrants must enter using a valid email address and/or Twitter account to win.
  • A maximum of two (2) entries per person — one within the comments at the bottom of this post, and a second entry via Twitter addressed to me @karenmbb.
  • Contest is open to individuals of any country who have reached the age of majority according to their local laws (18 in the United States with these exceptions: Alabama and Nebraska, 19; Mississippi, 21).
  • Sephora eGift Certificates can only be redeemed online and are not valid in stores or available for purchase or redemption in Canada. International winners may opt to substitute the Sephora eGift card prize for $50 sent directly to their email address by PayPal instead.
  • Tabs and I (heretofore referred to as “T-Money and K-Dawg”) will select one (1) winner at random from the entries either left in the comments at the bottom of this blog post or addressed to @karenmbb on Twitter.
  • The winner will be announced here within 48 hours of the deadline.
  • Void where prohibited by law.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

WINNER: The giveaway is closed now, and the winner is AG! Congratulations, AG! If you entered but didn’t win this time around, keep trying, and click here to enter any ongoing giveaways before you jet. 🙂

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    • Hey Karen!

      The most touching experience I’ve ever had while reading a book has to be with Elsewhere by Grabrielle Zevin. It was the first time I didn’t feel like dying was something I had to be afraid of….

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  4. Hi Karen, the most touching book I’ve ever read would be The Time Traveler’s wife. It had me tearing up. Have a great weekend!

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  16. Did some drugstore haulin today. Got a london soho beauty sponge (a beauty blender knockoff) that I am excited to try. Got some fake eyelashes to try out (with your post to help me!)My order from tarte will be here today. Sooo excited to get it.

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  18. My favorite moisturizer in the winter is Josie Maran’s Argan Oil–I NEVER would have thought putting oil on my face would be a good thing, but it’s like magic.

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  31. I am an old school, pen & paper gamer (Lady Zeal is named after a NPC from a game system). I started with a few OD&D games with the local kids when I was 11 and then played a ton of games after I started dating my ex-husband. I’m going to turn 40 this Jan & I still play RPGs sometimes on line (just started a new Pathfinder PbP Game). I also used to play a lot of video games, like Doom & Tomb Raider, but I don’t play them much either anymore. I do like watching other stream games online though.

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  33. Two of the most touching books I’ve ever read were about dogs (sorry, Tabs). “Call of the Wild” and “Dog Boy”… impossible to read the latter without crying your eyes out at the end!

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  34. Happy Saturday! I’m heading to Nordy’s today to check out the holiday collections! So far I LOVE Guerlain’s collection! The eyeshadow palette is Devine!!

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  43. Love the photo. I am certain there are butterflies and fairies everywhere. We just can’t see them with our natural eyes. Tabs, on the other hand, probably CAN see them. He’s that kind of guy 🙂

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  45. body glitter or shimmery lotions were soooooo big in highschool and college! even though i’m 31 now i miss them. so… not… work… professional… hahahaha

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  47. I dressed up my cat as Nyan Cat and my dog as a Pumpkin for our party today. The dog doesn’t seem to care, the cat… she may kill me in my sleep.

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  53. Oh, body shimmer…. definitely not my thing (but I am pasty pasty white so I don’t need to draw any more attention to my glow in the dark skin).

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  57. Most touching book? “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” sniff!
    My fave shampoo right now is Trader Joes minty rosemary shampoo. It smells divine and leaves my damaged hair pretty shiny!

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  61. I am a gamer! Mostly computer games. I beat Diablo III shortly when it was released, and now I’m playing World of Warcraft again. I’m such a geek 🙂

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  63. I started following you since you’re a NC40/42 so I figured, hey whatever looks good on her has to look good on me when it comes to makeup lol.

    Also I love your hair color and highlights. They’re gorgeous <3

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  66. Because I shampoo my hair about once a month* I have to use something that’s good at stripping build up without over drying, which is why I use Dr. Bronner’s, the same stuff I use daily for showers. My favorite is peppermint because I absolutely love the smell and the tingle. I do fear getting it in my eyes when I rinse my hair. The burn is enough to temporarily cripple you. Like Voldemort inflicting the Cruciatus Curse.

    *I have super curly/kinky hair so I primarily wash my hair with conditioners to keep it from getting dry.

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  69. I jut switched to Label M Oatmeal and Honey shampoo and conditioner and I love it. They smell so good! Thanks for a chance at a giveaway. Have a good weekend.

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  73. My boyfriend and I are totally gamers. Currently working on Guild Wars 2! :3 However some of my earliest memories with him are of us playing Final Fantasy VII together on his old TV. 😀

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  80. Hi Karen!!!! I am incredibly sad Sephora didn’t do their usual 20% off this year… what gives? I had my cart full and everything… 🙁 I hope they at least do some sort of VIB promotion in November.

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  81. Karen, I’ve caught the holiday lipstick bug already, and it’s getting serious. I left Sephora empty handed yesterday, which is a first. I am trying every foundation. Km hoped that something will work. Wish me luck and a good complexion.

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  82. Pick Me!! I am so behind on Halloween. Just now getting to the kids’ costumes, no decorations up yet, finally bought candy for trick-or-treaters at Costco. How can I be overwhelmed by the holidays already and it’s only October? See, I seriously need some Sephora therapy.

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  83. I almost never line my lips! It’s actually cause I mostly never wear lipstick. I have a few go-to colors, but I’m usually a tinted lip balm or gloss kinda girl.

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  85. Books books books. Reminds me I need to find good one for this cool breeze coming into Miami :crazy dance: finally!

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  86. I am not good at trivial pursuit, I love matrix biolage shampoo and conditioner, they smell lovely! I am a gamer, I love my xbox 🙂

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  87. I just bought a ton of Halloween candy the other day. Looks like the storm will hit right around Halloween, so trick or treating might be canceled. At least I made sure to buy stuff WE like!

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  95. I am constantly adding things to my Sephora wish list. Buy a couple items, the list gets shorter, watch a few videos, the list gets longer. A gift card of any sort is always a treat. Thanks for the fun! Love your blog. XOXO Heidi

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  100. I line/fill in my lips with Urban Decay “Wallflower” pretty much every day. I vary what goes on top but it always starts with Wallflower.

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  101. I game on ps3 and pc! 🙂 About to go get some batteries for flashlights, Im on the east coast! Happy Halloween!

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  107. We had a few things scheduled for today, including a bonfire, but everything was canceled because of the rain…cozy indoor day instead!

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  111. The most touching book I’ve ever read and one of my all time favorites is “Gracie” by George Burns. It’s so sweet and loving but also really funny in spots and terribly interesting to read a first hand account of the Vaudeville era. I can’t recommend it enough!

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  119. I am so anti body glitter/shimmer, but last year they only had the shimmer version of victoria’s secret heavenly body spray in stock. I bought it, but only where it when wearing something that shows NO skin so no one can see the shimmer!

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  123. Right now I’m using some cheap but amazing shampoo from Trader Joe’s!! Yesterday I splurged on some eyeshadow at Ulta with that amazeballs 20% off coupon 😀

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  126. I use a clear lipliner. No tell-tale line and no feathering of my lipstick. Plus, it provides a guide to putting on my lipstick for those bleary eyed mornings before i’ve had my coffee!,

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  132. I think the most touching book I have ever read was a thousand Spenldid suns and the other one by this author kite runner just loved those books

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  134. Sadly I have a list of things to buy from sephora that outstrips my budget….but this giftcard could put a nice dent in it!

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  135. Back at my home town it’s freezing too bad I’m not there to enjoy it, it’s still hot here in Hawaii and well my home town is Dallas so it’s doesn’t feel like fall at all!!! I want to wear boots and heavy jackets and scarfs instead it’s flip flop and tanks lol

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  137. I hope the weather stays good for my honeymoon cruise with my husband starting next sunday! West coast, so it should be fine, but I can’t help wondering!

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  154. I spent today writing a paper and studying for an exam instead of at the world’s largest cocktail party with my friends (FL/GA game), so winning this would certainly cheer me up!

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  156. The forecast says it’s going to be raining here in Toronto until Thursday … I guess that’s the “frankenstorm” doing it’s thing… My favourite silly storm name was “Snowtorious B.I.G.” from last winter, but it was hardly snowtorious for Toronto LOL

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  160. For the winter, really like using the Ole Henriksen vitamin C serum with either an Olay night moisturizer or sometimes just the Vichy mineral cream–the heavier one that I cannot remember the name of at the moment. Should probably order a new bottle since winter is coming….

    Thanks again for another great giveaway opportunity, Karen! 😀

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  168. I haven’t found “the perfect” shampoo or conditioner. But I really enjoy Herbal Essences and Suave cheap but A – MAZ – ZING!

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  169. Gonna cross my fingers and toes – there are so many things I want from Sephora right now! mostly though, I’d love to buy something pretty for my mom, she has been through some rough stuff these last few months and truly deserves it!

    PS – I am pretty good at trivia anything, but my specialty is Rock Trivia!

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  171. I just finished reading Mitch Albom’s The Time Keeper. It made me think…each day is precious but feel like I’m not living it to the fullest. Having one of those days but reading about makeup always gets my mind off things.

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  183. I am dying for some new nail polish from Sephora! I would love to win this.

    As far as trivia games.. I hate them because my husband is way too good at them, so he always beats me. And, let’s be honest, nobody likes to lose!

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  184. I used to LOVE body glitter back in the 8th grade/high school. It was all the rage back then. My best friend and I owned multiple pots of Tony and Tina glitters that were all different colors – we loved putting it on our eyelids to have sparkle eyes. Ha ha. 🙂

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  187. I’ll use pretty much any brand of conditioner as long as it comes in an ocean/rain scent. it’s my major weakness with anything.

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  188. I love CeraVe anything to moisturize with. Haven’t run into a bad product yet with that brand-and they all seem to be fragrance free/work well with sensitive skin. Now if we could only get some winter weather . . .
    P.S. Loving the new website, & some of the little bugs I was having with reading on my galaxy tab seem to have disappeared. Yay!

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  193. I am NOT good at Trivial Pursuit, but my husband is fantastic at anything involving trivia so I love being on his team when playing games like Scene It.

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  196. My favorite winter moisturizer is MOR hand lotion–it’s the best I’ve ever come across. And the Honey Nectar scent is perfect year-round!

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  197. Karen I’ve been stalking your website and twitter for the longest time! You still haven’t responded to my tweet about what kind of dessert you tweeted a picture of! Love you and Tabs regardless lol

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  202. Had to take my daughter to the ER this morning because her nose wouldn’t stop bleeding. I guess it’s a good thing that it hasn’t started raining yet. (sigh) I’d love some good news today. Or some of that double chocolate bread pudding with bourbon whipped cream that I saw on the Cooking Channel this morning…

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  204. I love any sort of trivia games! Body glitter? Nothankyou, doNOTwant. I finished undergraduate in the late 90s, and then worked as a dorm director till 2005. I have seen enough body glitter to cover the entire earth. Twice.

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  206. I remember finding an old Trivial Pursuit game in my parents’ closet when I was really young and being obsessed with the little cheese wheel pieces. I’ve always sucked at the game.

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  213. We are bracing for the storm, bought all our supplies today. They are predicting we will be right in the middle of it and it will be pretty horrible. I hope the storm changes paths as well. Hurricane Irene did a lot of damage to our house last year, I don’t want this to happen again 🙁

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  215. Yup! Hurricane Sandy just breezed through my country. 🙂 Just got back light and water. Had a pretty low key no utility birthday Thursday and here I am hoping for this e-gift to buy some bday makeup…

    Pulling the sympathy card, hope it works. Have a great day and stay safe and dry everyone.

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  216. Happy early Halloween!! I really want to use dry shampoo but am not sure which brand to use. What do you recommend?? I also am wanting to have enough money saved by December to buy me a Clarisonic Mia. Any reviews?? Thanks!!

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  219. my sister rescued a kitten this weekend. its momma was nowhere to be found. it’s so teeny, it still has a melonhead and blue eyes, but it’s striped like tabs. we’re from iowa so she named her Hawkeye

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  227. Yes…yes..YES , I BELIEVE in magic!… In fact, I’ve been a Unicorn waayy before Unicorns were cool!;)
    I swear by Garnier products! & Body Drench moisturizing daily lotion for all seasons!

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  231. For Halloween this year, I am dressing up as Viola Swamp from Miss Nelson is Missing! I am having so much fun putting on creepy black eyebrows, bright green eyeshadow, and a whole lot of blush.

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  232. Hey Karen, thanks for the giveaway. I loved the book “Jewel”. It was one of the first Oprah Book Club selections and I read it many years ago, was very touching.

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  236. I recently got a sample of Murad Hydro-Dynamic Ultra Moisurizer and it’s AMAZING! In the winter, I get dry skin on the tip of my nose and on my cheeks, and this really keeps it at bay. Unfortunately, the full size is like $65, so… Not gonna be purchasing that anytime soon.

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  240. Not a gamer, believe in magic, anything Norwegian formula for moisturizers and just say no to body glitter. Most touching book I’ve read so far is Molokai.

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  244. Hi Karen!
    Just wanted to share that I love the Bumble and Bumble creme de coco shampoo and conditioner! Thank you for the fun giveaways 🙂

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  247. I want to know what some of the best face masks are out there….after I use them I don’t feel like my skin looks better =S

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  248. Love and hate relationship with occ lip tar. Its really nice after applied, then after how many hours it makes my lips dry. But then, its very long wearing.

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  250. I’m debating on how long to knit my Grandma’s Christmas scarf. I would finish it right now, but she’s *ahem* busty, so I’m thinking an additional six inches would be good!

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  252. Man my makeup wishlist always grows in the fall – I love all the warm colors and sparkle! Thanks for holding the contest!

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  258. Yosie Maran’s argan oil ointment is really good for winter. Not the sexiest look, but your skin is so greatful:). Life is all about choices……..

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  260. I’m pretty good with Trivial Pursuit as long as you keep me far, far away from any questions having to do with history or sports.

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  262. I recently started using a deluxe sample I got from sephora of aragan oil and its amazing!!! If I win your lovely giveaway that’s what I’m getting!! Thanks!!!

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  265. I’m so sad right now that 1. I can never find a foundation color that I think matches 2. when I did, it made my skin break-out… what can I do?

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  267. Gah, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve tried my luck at this thing every week. That photo is awesome! (Love the tastefully-done edits.)

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  269. I really loved Herbal Essence’s Body Envy line–but I’ve ditched the brand and have been experimenting back and forth with cruelty-free shampoos/conditioners that are similar!

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  270. I use organic unrefined coconut oil before applying lotion its incredibly moisturizing plus the coconut oil does wonders to my dry hair too

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  272. I’ve been wondering, what products are in your makeup bag that you use every day?? Or products that you couldn’t live without? I read your blog and you love so many so its hard to know.

    Love reading your blog!
    Thank you!

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  275. I’ve been making my own lip scrub for a couple years now, and its better than anything I could buy at the store! Teaspoon of brown sugar, little bit of olive oil and a drop of peppermint oil! Works like magic!

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  289. I rock at Trival Pursuit! Unfortunately, my dad rocks even HARDER at Trivial Pursuit, so I never ever win family games. Grrr. 😛

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  301. I’m not a big fan of body glitter. Too messy! Thank you for the opportunity to win this gift card every week!

    xo, Nicolle

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  302. I DO believe in magic.
    I am ace at Trivial Pursuit. Really.
    Lush Reincarnate is my favorite shampoo.
    I like shimer on my legs in summer, not too fond on glitter.
    I am a gamer indeed!
    I line my lips for big events (like weddings and such).
    Lush British Nanny is my favorite winter moisturizer.
    And “The Art of Racing in the Rain” is an amazing book.

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  310. Thanks Karen, I live in Long Island, NY and I am hoping the hurricane makes a huge right turn out to sea. Love your blog and Tabs, of course!

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  311. LOL – that picture of Sephora is what it looks like in my mind every time I cross the threshold into the store! 🙂 Hope you are having a great California weekend, Karen!

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  312. I’m still searching for the perfect moisturizer, but right now I’m loving Cetaphil DailyAdvance Ultra Hydrating Lotion For Dry, Sensitive Skin. I’m not sure its intended for use on the face, but it definitely does the job and absorbs quickly (woo!).

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  315. My gosh! Every time I have to work on the weekend you post this chance to win! Thanks for giving me hope to get through another grueling work week.

    I’m with you in hoping the storm takes a hard right. I moved to Louisiana for grad school and left my family in New England. So far I’ve had one “barely” hurricane (for where I live, NOLA got hit hard) and it looks like they’re on their second major one in as many years.

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  318. Karen I’m hoping you do swatches of benefit’s fine one one that you showed soon! I’m not a big fan of the packaging but the colours look so cute!

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  320. I’m a gamer! PC mostly but I break out my xbox 360 once in awhile. I like strategy and adventure genres, games that makes you think and puzzle things out like Civilization and The Longest Journey. But I also love those cute Lego games that are based off of movies like Indiana Jones, Harry Potter and Pirates of the Caribbean; they’re always a fun way to spend a weekend.

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  322. I have been using Josie Maran’s Argon Oil for years, great stuff. You can add it to your lotion, add some in your hair product. Great for the colder months.

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  324. Hi Karen! I had the most wonderful evening last night. The hubs and I saw a great new musical at the Old Globe Theater in Balboa Park in my hometown San Diego. We even stayed afterward and got to meet my idol Lea Salonga and George Takei! I must say I geeked out meeting Lea! We enjoyed a great dinner at The Prado beforehand. If you ever spend time here I think you would enjoy it there. Ask to sit on the back patio to enjoy the beautiful view of the park. 🙂

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  325. I have actually never lined my lips. I keep eyeing the Lipstick Queen Invisible Liner as a possible stepping stone to using colored lip liner. Sadly I think I am approaching an age where it will become a necessity.

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  326. I don’t have a favorite shampoo, i wish i could be more decisive. But i really haven’t found anything i love, all the good ones are expensive.

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  327. I am horrible at the original version of Trivial Pursuit, but better at the newer ones. I’m pretty good at retaining useless trivia info, but suck at the sports and music categories. : (

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  329. I used to kick butt at Trivial Pursuit, but it has been so long since I played that I don’t know if I still have it or not!

    As for winter moisturizer, that depends on if you’re talking face or body. If you mean face, nothing changes for me when the seasons change since my skin is HELLA oily. I thought getting old(er) would change that, but at 45 I still can’t keep foundation on, even with primer. Body moisturizer does change, and I switch to butters, like the ones by The Body Shop or Bath & Body Works. Lovely stuff.

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  340. I go through phases with shampoos but I think Dove might be my favorite. Still haven’t found a favorite winter moisturizer…nothing seems to work on those knees of mine!

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  346. I’m missing out on Halloween this year because of homework and chores, it’s a huge bummer because I LOVE carving pumpkins, baking the seeds, dressing up crazy, and scarfing candy, oh well next year!! 🙂

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  355. My favorite shampoo is Matrix Biolage Delicate Care. It’s the only sulfate-free shampoo that I’ve tried with which I don’t have to shampoo twice. It has a nice silky soft lather and cleans away all the hair products without stripping. I only use a little bit, so it lasts a long time and smells so nice.
    My daughter uses the Garnier Pure Clean shampoo and conditioner and I wish I could too becuase it is the best-smelling shampoo and coniditoner ever. Clean, delicious, slightly fruity but not cloying or perfumey at all.
    PLEASE pick me for the drawing! I want the Hourglass #2 brush!

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  356. My wishlist for the upcoming Sephora VIB sale is growing by the second! For now I plan to pick up a new winter moisturizer (Origins Make a Difference Cream), Origins eye cream, Dior addict ultra gloss and a few gifts for family members.

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  357. I am the master of Trivial Pursuit! Unfortunately, this means that all of my friends and family refuse to play it with me anymore. Ah well, it’s lonely at the top :p

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  377. My fav shampoo ever is Pureology’s Nano but since I’m not coloring my hair right now and the boyfriend is unemployed, I’m saving money by using Clear Scalp shampoo and I actually really love it.

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  380. I would like to wear full face makeup but Im nervous Ill end up looking like a little girl playing in mom’s makeup 🙁

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  381. Always buying nail polish and skin care products from Sephora…in fact my initial thought for the hurricane was I should go and buy a few things in case I get stuck inside for the next few days!

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  382. I am now addicted to your blog! It has everything I need, beautiful photos, great tips and tutorials and wicked banter! Thanks for holding the contest 🙂

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  387. I line my lips when I’m going out somewhere special for the night. I really think it makes a difference in staying power of whatever lip color I decide to wear for the night.

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  388. Giggling at the bunny rabbit and tabs in the pic!
    Female gamer here, I mostly play role playing games and Mario with my little girls.

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  389. I read this book called The Bonesetter’s Daughter by Amy Tan and it pretty much broke my heard. But in positive ways, it helped me understand my grandmother better.

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  392. Sorry Karen – all I can think about is how I wish Panda Express was closer to me. It would taste SO GOOD after last night’s Halloween/drinking fest.

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  398. I just bought 8 bags of Halloween candy that I love: Twizzlers, Jolly Rancher, Take 5, and 100 Grand Bars. I hope we’ll have some left over 🙂

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  400. I must admit that I like to keep it really simple when it comes to winter moisturizing – I usually just go for a simple coconut or shae butter.

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  401. hi karen! i’ve just started using oil of olay’s “CC” cream. it’s pretty cool! after application and blending, it’s like a glowing tinted moisturizer. i’ll let you know how it’s going, after a month. (i usually like to give products a month to show me some results.)

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  404. Trying to decide what my next make-up purchase will be…I need some concealer, but I am really craving some NARS Madly! Maybe I just need both!

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  405. It’s all about sparkling and bling-blinging for me! 😀 Although I am not much for having that on my body…more just on the eyes and lips for me!

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  406. Loving L’Oreal Everpure silicone/sulfate free shampoo right now. Unlike many sulfate free shampoos, it still has a good lather.

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  410. Hi everyone! Stay safe from Hurricane Sandy.

    My favorite shampoo is Garnier Fructis triple moisture.

    Body shimmer is ok when the shimmer is small an not exclusively on the cleavage.

    I used to be a gamer…

    I only occasionally line my lips.

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  418. I love Trivial Pursuit too but I’m better with older versions since I’m not so into current pop culture. blah! I use Alterna products for my hair which has helped the breakouts along my hairline go away. I think there is something in Pantene and other products that does not agree with my skin.

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  419. I’m a gamer, for sure! My halloween costume this year was the hysteria version of Alice from Alice: The Madness Returns. Everyone thought I did a great job! I handmade her hobby horse and her apron.

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  424. well, looks like we’re getting hit with the hurricane here, and 99% of the people I know are getting the day off…nope not me. and nope, def not an “essential worker.” boo. oh well…perhaps i’ll be safer at my desk?

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  433. Looking for a good beginning makeup kit and I recently found out I’m allergic to too faced’s shadow insurance. Noooooo.

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  436. I am definitely a gamer — board games & video. In fact, I just got home from a board game night for a friend’s birthday!

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  437. So I just saw your SF Giants win the World Series! Well I don’t know if they’re your team but you’re a Bay Area girl 🙂

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  440. Parents who bring shrieking kids to restaurants really…should’t. Meal ruined. Boo. Hope you guys had a better Sunday!

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  455. Yes, I do believe in magic…There’re so many shampoos to try, I still don’t have a favourite! I like body shimmer but not glitter. I’m not a gamer but I like playing FB games. Does that count? I hardly ever line my lips. I’m really lazy with creams, but I love scented ones in general.
    There. I answered a couple of questions from above! 🙂

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