Happy #111! Sign Up To Win!

This marks my 111th post.  What a long way Raging Rouge has come in such a short time!  From a little-known ranting about all things beauty in January 2007, Raging Rouge now sees traffic from 36 of the 50 fine United States, my former hometown of DC, and 33 countries internationally. I certainly hope you’ve enjoyed my musings as much as I’ve enjoyed providing them!  I love feedback, so email me at ragingrouge@gmail.com with any input you may have!

One improvement I hope to make in the future is more regular newsletters. I’ve only sent them sporadically in the past.  So, to celebrate post #111 and to encourage you all to sign up for my newsletter, I’m holding a raffle!  On June 2, 2007, I will randomly select one of my newsletter recipients to receive a grand prize, chock full of product from Frederic Fekkai, Kinerase, Blinc, E.L.F., gloMinerals and Philosophy.  For a chance to win, simply enter your email address in the box at the top right-hand corner of your screen, under the words “subscribe to my newsletter”.  Not that one could put a price on such a fun thing, but the retail value of the product in the grand prize is approximately $475. Not too shabby!

Additionally, three lucky runners-up will receive a generous supply of Kinerase C6 Peptide Intensive Treatment and Kinerase Cream samples. If you were to purchase similar quantities of this product through retail channels, it would cost you over $300!

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I’d like to take a moment to thank the fine people at Kinerase, Frederic Fekkai and Blinc for their generous product contributions. Without them, my prizes would certainly have been less impressive!

Here are some interesting facts about site-wide traffic that I’d like to share with you. Since it’s inception, the most popular domestic searches that have lead readers to Raging Rouge are for Dermadoctor Physical Chemistry and Benefit High Beam.

International interest in Valentino Rock and Rose perfume is intense. While I’ve never reviewed this particular product, people looking for it somehow end up coming to Raging Rouge! So, in quite a role-reversal, my readers have tempted ME to try something new. A review of this fragrance is a work-in-progress, and should be posted soon.

Contest Rules: Winners must be 18 years of age or older, have a mailing address in the US, and must agree to my disclaimer.  Winning email addresses will be randomly selected on June 2, 2007. Winners will be contacted via email for shipping addresses.  Email addresses will ONLY be used for ragingrouge.com purposes.  They will not be shared or sold.  Duplicate email entries will be deleted, so do not enter more than once!  Please refrain from entering every email address you have!  I’m relying on the honor system for this, but if I see any obvious duplicates, I reserve the right to delete!  PLEASE DO tell your friends and get the word out!  Good luck!

GRAND PRIZE:

Frederic Fekkai Advanced Haircare MORE Kit

Kinerase C6 Peptide samples, 2.5 oz.

Kinerase Cream samples, 2.5 oz.

gloMinerals glo Moist Hydration Mist, 2.0 oz.

Blinc Kiss Me Mascara in Black

Blinc Heated Lash Curler

Philosophy “Falling in Love” bath and shower gel, 8 oz.

E.L.F. Eye Widener

E.L.F. Hypershine Gloss in “Fairy”

E.L.F. Moisture Care Lip Color in “Ruby Slipper”

E.L.F. Therapeutic Conditioning Balm in “Blackberry Creme”

E.L.F. Eye Makeup and Nail Polish remover pads

RUNNER-UP PRIZES:

Kinerase C6 Peptide and Cream samples, 2.5 oz. of each

DERMAdoctor Discounts

DERMAdoctor.com, Inc.DERMAdoctor is offering some great discounts on orders through their site right now. Just use the links and promo codes below!

$5 off orders over $70! Use code: DERMA705 Expires: 6-30-07

$10 off orders over $100! Use code: DERM10 Expires: 5-31-07

Beauty.com Train Case Filled With Samples

Yours with any Beauty.com purchase of $100 or more is a gorgeous pewter colored train case filled to the top with goodies from Korres, Dr. Brandt, L’Occitane and more!  The value of the samples is $50, so this is a generous gift to say the least!

Snap one up, because these will only be available while supplies last!

Samples Include:

• Full Size! Sue Devitt E-Z Eye Shadow, Kouri
• Korres Natural Products Cooling Gel, Yoghurt
• L’OCCITANE Shea Butter Ultra Moisturizing Care
• Agent Provocateur Eau de Parfum
• Bliss Lemon + Sage Body Scrub
• Jonathan Product Silky Dirt
• Arcona Cranberry Toner
• Dr. Brandt Crease Release
• Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Renewal

Lorac Cheek Stamp in Golden Glow

iconiconI finally got around to trying Lorac Cheek Stamp.  The application mechanism is terrific.  The diameter of the stamp ensures that blush is deposited perfectly on the apple of the cheek.  When I stamped my cheeks, my husband jokingly said I looked like "a clown".  He was totally right, at first…  Those clown-like circles easily blend into a flush on your cheeks.

I’ve adopted an interesting strategy for makeup hunting.  I check out the item I am interested in, determine which color has been used the least, and sample that color.  Even if you’re using the exact same product as everyone else, you don’t have to look like clones!

So it was with Lorac’s Cheek Stamp, in Golden Glow.  The pink and coral shades had seen heavy traffic at my local Sephora, and Golden Glow was sitting there lonely and sad… never touched. 

Golden Glow is a wonderful choice for the summer.  My skin hasn’t seen the light of day in about a decade, and this product made me appear naturally sun-kissed.  Miracle!

Macy’s Friends and Family 20% Off

macys.comFrom May 2nd to May 6th, Macy’s is offering a 20% off Friends and Family discount.  Enter MACYSFF at checkout online for the discount, and also receive FREE SHIPPING if you spend $100 or more.

Heading in to the store?  Print out the paper version of this coupon here.

Dermaquest C-Lipoic Lip Enhancer

Similar to eyelashes, lips are often neglected.  We apply lip-color fanatically.  We slick on a lip moisturizer multiple times a day.  Compared to the attention we give our face:  exfoliating, masquing, moisturizing, cleansing, toning, etc…  Lips are largely ignored. 

I’m thrilled with Dermaquest C-Lipoic Lip Enhancer.  Similar to other products, this helps to plump up the old pucker.  But unlike many lip plumpers, this tube also contains product to hasten skin-cell turnover, leaving your lips younger looking, smoother and even rosier!  Genius!

Blotting Papers

Warmer days and shinier skin go hand-in-hand.  Blotting paper is a quick and easy way to mattify the t-zone.  Simply blot the offending areas and toss the paper.  Your look will be instantly refreshed.

E.L.F. Shine Eraser is my new blotter of choice.  At only $1 per package, you can stock up on enough for the entire summer and still have money to spare for all of the iced tea you’ll need to cool down!

Benefit Moon Beam

iconiconLooking for a highlighter to accent your naturally dark complexion, or a fierce tan?  I recommend Moon Beam by Benefit.  It’s a warm, glowy alternative to High Beam, and just right for those with a deeper skin color.

Free Shipping On Orders Over $50 At Sephora

Until May 2nd, Sephora is offering free standard shipping on any order over $50 (usually the free shipping threshold is $75).  Just enter promo code MDAY at checkout.  Have fun shopping!

Tips and Tricks

Here’s a great tip from an aesthetician…  To prevent fine lines around the mouth, dab a little eye cream around your lips each night before bed.  Eye cream targets fine lines around the eyes, and are ideal to ward off those same lines around your lips.

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