AG Hair Cosmetics is working hard to provide education to young girls living in impoverished African countries. Their slogan? Educate a girl. Teach a village. Change a nation.
Last year, AG Hair Cosmetics raised $250,000 toward this lofty goal, and with help from tress-obsessed consumers, will do it again this year! Want to do your part? $6 from the sale of every pack of AG Hair Cosmetics School:girls will be donated to the Ganze Girls School in Kenya. Currently, the school has only three classrooms and two bathrooms for over 300 female students!
The set includes AG’s protein-rich tech two shampoo and conditioner light. They’re personal favorites of mine, as they moisturize dry hair without making it feel greasy or heavy. I’m also fond of the candy-sweet scent!
Retail is $19.99
Click HERE to check out the amazing hair care products at AG Hair Cosmetics, and to find a salon near you that carries the line!
The author of Raging Rouge received press samples for purposes of this makeup review / product review. For more information on sample policies, please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.
2010 marks the FIFTH anniversary of La Mer’s partnership with Oceana, the world’s leading international ocean advocacy organization.
To celebrate, La Mer has created a limited-edition 100 ml World Oceans Day “blue” Crème de la Mer jar and will make a $200,000 donation to Oceana. This is the first time the look of La Mer’s signature Crème de la Mer jar has been changed; “going blue” signifies the brand’s continued commitment to the oceans.
La Mer also sponsored a World Oceans Day dive with Oceana Spokeswoman January Jones. CLICK HERE to check out the video. It JUST went live!
Retail price of the limited-edition 3.4 oz. jar is $310.
Click HERE to check it out on LaMer.com!
Exciting beauty news from Fusion Brands! Kim Kardashian has just signed up to be the face of Fusion Beauty Colorceuticals’ LipFusion franchise and new IllumiFill Line Filling Luminizer.
Above is an the brand new LipFusion Capsule Collection which Kim is a big fan of especially because of its amazing charitable component. The “Luxe Boudoir” collection consists of four new vibrant LipFusion Color Shine glosses with shimmer effect to commemorate FusionBeauty and Seven Bar Foundation’s “Kiss Away Poverty” campaign where one dollar of every sale of LipFusion Color Shine, LipFusion Clear and LipFusion Infatuation glosses is donated to the organization to help empower women to get out of poverty through microfinance.
(The “Luxe Boudoir” collection will be available at Sephora, Ulta, Dillards and other retailers nationwide retailing for $29 USD.)
Bobbi Brown asked makeup devotees to submit videos of their top beauty tips and Pretty Powerful stories. Fifteen semifinalists were chosen and have created a second round of videos demonstrating flawless and flattering makeup applications using Bobbi Brown Cosmetics’ Color Strips Palettes. The gallery of these semifinalists’ videos is open for voting TODAY!
Most importantly, however, is that for every vote cast (up to $10,000), Bobbi Brown Cosmetics will donate $1 to Dress for Success, an organization close to Bobbi’s heart that provides underprivileged women with interview suits and career development advice. To vote, head over to www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/prettypowerful.
Of course, Bobbi will also have some say. Once the public has voted and narrowed down the selection to the top 5 videos, she will hand-pick three grand prize winners to be flown to New York to join her for a master makeup class. Lucky them!
As one final Viva Glam post… I wanted to share these swatches of Viva Glam Cyndi Lipstick (left) vs. Viva Glam Gaga Lipstick (right). Not sure if your purchase of a Viva Glam lipstick will really help make a difference? Here are some interesting statistics from MAC Cosmetics… showing what the purchase of one solitary lipstick can help accomplish!
WHAT ONE VIVA GLAM CAN DO…
FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN AFFECTED BY HIV/AIDS
NORTH AMERICA
Pay for 8 individually tailored, nutritious home-cooked meals
Cover 1 personal nutrition counseling session with a registered dietician
Pay for 2 emergency boxes filled with non-perishable food
Fund the printing of 15 copies of “Tips to Eating Well with HIV/AIDS” booklets
Buy 18 personalized birthday cakes to be hand-delivered to a person living with HV/AIDS (PLWHA) on his/her birthday
Provide 7 nutritious meals
Buy 1 week’s supply of groceries (about 4 bags of food) for 2 clients
Provide 5 nutritionally balanced, home-delivered meals
Purchase 5 healthy snack packs of milk, juice, fruit, yogurt and bread
Provide 50% of the recommended daily intake of fruit and vegetables for 3 individuals for 1 week
Pay for a 15-minute follow-up visit with a trained nutrition counselor, including a BIA test
(a computer analysis that detects the presence of biochemical influences that affect AIDS)
Purchase 14 blood glucose monitoring strips
Provide fuel for MANNA trucks for 37 deliveries of nutritionally sound meals
Provide 10 medically appropriate meals
Buy 50 pounds of onions, 20 pounds of potatoes or 475 jelly packets
Provide the Sunday meal for 5 people at the Denison Residential Housing Program
Purchase 1 Transit Day Pass for a client in the Homeless Outreach Program to view potential accommodations
Provide 1 weekly meal for 2 clients in the Transitional Housing Program
Provide lunch for 4 at the Jarvis Residence communal dining
Pay for 1 Maxi-Pharmadose Medication Organizer to help a client manage their complex treatment regimen
Pay for 1 private therapeutic recreation session for 1 client
Purchase 1 food pantry bag for a family of 3 for 1 day
Pay for 1 Hospitality Kit containing personal hygiene and grooming essentials for a client entering a housing
program
INTERNATIONAL
Provide 1 nutritious meal for a support group for 2 days
Provide support and education for 5 pregnant women diagnosed with HIV/AIDS giving them the tools to prevent
transmission to their unborn child
Provide 2 children with 2 meals per day at Noah’s Ark for 1month
Buy 1 pair of school shoes for a child orphaned by AIDS
Purchase 1 school starter pack of stationery for a child orphaned by AIDS
Buy 1 vegetable seed starter pack for a community garden
Purchase health education posters for a child care resource centre
Provide 1 Party Pack for a child to celebrate Christmas, Easter or a birthday.
Retail price is $14.
Click HERE to shop at MAC online.
Click HERE to buy MAC at Nordstrom online.
Click HERE to shop MAC at Macy’s
.
The author of the Raging Rouge Beauty Blog received press samples for purposes of this makeup review / product review. For more information on sample policies, please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.
Generally, I respect a celebrity’s right to lead a normal life free of fan harrassment. I’ve run into my share of famous people while going about my business, and have almost always left them alone.
Except for the time I crossed paths with Cyndi Lauper while roaming the halls of NBC-10 Philadelphia. Understanding the fact that she was most certainly very busy that day, I simply had to stop her for an autograph. There she was, adorably petite, perfect-skinned and yellow haired. I HAD to have proof that I saw her in the flesh! All I had was a post-it note, and Cyndi complied by writing her well-known “love peace” autograph on my little scrap of paper. What a thrill it was for me!
So why did I stop Cyndi? Well, beyond being an amazingly talented singer and songwriter–Cyndi Lauper was a fashion icon for women who came of age in the mid-80s. If my parents hadn’t vehemently objected, I most certainly would have sported her flame-red hairstyle made famous in her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun video! Perhaps it is this deep-rooted love for Cyndi’s feminine but flaunt-it style that makes me gravitate to her Viva Glam Lipstick: Cyndi.
This deep shade is described as “light coral red” by MAC. To me, it’s appearance is more of a deep hot pink, with just a touch of coral. It’s the perfect bright-mouthed lipstick shade for Spring 2010… and don’t forget that 100% of the proceeds are donated to the MAC Aids Fund!
Retail price is $14.
Click HERE to shop at MAC online.
Click HERE to buy MAC at Nordstrom online.
Click HERE to shop MAC at Macy’s.
The author of the Raging Rouge Beauty Blog received press samples for purposes of this makeup review / product review. For more information on sample policies, please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.
ABOUT THE M·A·C AIDS FUND
The M·A·C AIDS Fund, the heart and soul of M·A·C Cosmetics, was established in 1994 to support men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS globally. MAF is a pioneer in HIV/AIDS funding, providing financial support to organizations working with underserved regions and populations. As the largest corporate nonpharmaceutical
giver in the arena, MAF is committed to addressing the link between poverty and HIV/AIDS by supporting diverse organizations around the world that provide a wide range of services to people living with HIV/AIDS. To date, MAF has raised over $150 Million (U.S.) exclusively through the sale of M·A·C’s VIVA GLAM Lipstick and Lipglass, donating 100 percent of the sale price to fight HIV/AIDS. For more information, visit www.macaidsfund.org.
Lady Gaga was apparently very pleased to put her name on this 80s inspired shade for MAC Viva Glam. This super-sheer light blue pink shade is easily layered to create a more intense, pale-mouthed look. This Viva Glam lipstick is an excellent pick for youthful makeup lovers, or just those young at heart!
Retail price is $14.
Click HERE to shop at MAC online.
Click HERE to buy MAC at Nordstrom online.
Click HERE to shop MAC at Macy’s.
The author of the Raging Rouge Beauty Blog received press samples for purposes of this makeup review / product review. For more information on sample policies, please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.
ABOUT THE M·A·C AIDS FUND
The M·A·C AIDS Fund, the heart and soul of M·A·C Cosmetics, was established in 1994 to support men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS globally. MAF is a pioneer in HIV/AIDS funding, providing financial support to organizations working with underserved regions and populations. As the largest corporate nonpharmaceutical
giver in the arena, MAF is committed to addressing the link between poverty and HIV/AIDS by supporting diverse organizations around the world that provide a wide range of services to people living with HIV/AIDS. To date, MAF has raised over $150 Million (U.S.) exclusively through the sale of M·A·C’s VIVA GLAM Lipstick and Lipglass, donating 100 percent of the sale price to fight HIV/AIDS. For more information, visit www.macaidsfund.org.
On February 11th, MAC Cosmetics and the MAC AIDS Fund introduced their two new spokesmen: Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper!. As part of the “From Our Lips” campaign, M∙A∙C will introduce Viva Glam Gaga and Viva Glam Cyndi lipsticks. Each lipstick will retail for at $14.00 with 100% of the selling cost donated to the M·A·C AIDS Fund.
Want a more in-depth look at these fabulous new Viva Glam lipstick shades? Head back tomorrow for a peek at Viva Glam Cyndi and Viva Glam Gaga swatches!
ABOUT THE M·A·C AIDS FUND
The M·A·C AIDS Fund, the heart and soul of M·A·C Cosmetics, was established in 1994 to support men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS globally. MAF is a pioneer in HIV/AIDS funding, providing financial support to organizations working with underserved regions and populations. As the largest corporate nonpharmaceutical
giver in the arena, MAF is committed to addressing the link between poverty and HIV/AIDS by supporting diverse organizations around the world that provide a wide range of services to people living with HIV/AIDS. To date, MAF has raised over $150 Million (U.S.) exclusively through the sale of M·A·C’s VIVA GLAM Lipstick and Lipglass, donating 100 percent of the sale price to fight HIV/AIDS. For more information, visit www.macaidsfund.org.
Every year, MAC releases the most wonderful collection of greeting cards illustrated by children affected by HIV/AIDS. 100% of the proceeds are donated to pediatric AIDS/HIV organizations. Not 100% of the profits, 100% of the actual retail price!
This year’s collection is vibrantly colored and cheerful. They’ll definitely stand out, because they aren’t the typical “holiday” card!
Six Kids Helping Kids greeting cards retail for $6.50. 12 gift tags retail for $6.50.
Click HERE to shop at MAC online.
When I announced my fundraiser/giveaway for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation on October 1, I quickly received my first contribution from Mariko of Portland, Oregon. How fitting that this strong supporter of The Breast Cancer Research Foundation happened to win this treasure-trove of goodies from Estee Lauder, Bobbi Brown and Origins!
Join me in congratulating Mariko! I can't wait to hear what she has to say about these fabulous products.
A special thank you to the team at Estee Lauder, Bobbi Brown and Origins for their super-generous prize contributions! While Raging Rouge didn't quite make it to the $1,000 mark… I'm very proud of the $459 that was raised this year!
The Grand Prize contained:
Estee Lauder Golden Ribbons Mirrored Compact, Retail Price $55
Estee Lauder Jeweled Pink Ribbon Pin, Retail Price $12.50
Estee Lauder Evelyn Lauder Lip Design Collection, Retail Price $22
Estee Lauder Elizabeth Hurley Lip Design Collection, Retail Price $22
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair 1.7 fl.oz., Retail Price $74.50
Estee Lauder Beautiful Eau De Parfum Spray 2.5 fl. oz., Retail Price $68
Bobbi Brown Face Blender Brush, Retail Price $40
Bobbi Brown Pink Shimmer Brick, Retail Price $38
Origins Protect and Preserve (not pictured), Retail Price $42.00
bbn_bca
