Makeup By Kim Porter

NOTW – Bright & Perfect for Spring

Color: Neon 4 – Cosmic Blue

I purchased this Mattesse Nail Polish from Ricky’s last summer. I actually purchased at least 3 other Neon’s from this collection along with this one. This color looks great on my toes too. Perfect color for brown/tanned/bronzed skin.

Price: The polish was $3.99 (very affordable)

Lasting ability: Lasts a litle over a week no chipping or bubbling.

Where to buy: Ricky’s if there’s one near you or you can order on-line from Perfumania

Don’t forget to enter my Giveaway (CLICK HERE)
I also have one on Youtube

My 250+ Follower Giveaway – (MAC/Sephora Giftcard, UDPP, NYX & More)

I meant to do a giveaway last week when I reached 250 Followers. I’m at 287 right now, and I thank all of you who read my blog, and leave comments.  This is to show my appreciation for your loyalty.  There are rules so PLEASE follow them to the ‘T’ to ensure your entry isn’t disqualified

YOU HAVE TO BE A FOLLOWER of my blog & subscriber to my youtube channel as this giveaway is to thank all my followers for their support.

***Blogs created just to advertise the giveaway will not be counted.***
The giveaway is open to ALL of my BLOG FOLLOWERS, so everyone from the U.K and Internationally can enter.
How to Enter
(One comment per entry)

1. To gain ONE entry you must be a follower of my blog, and fill out the entry form (<==== Click Link).

***One email address per entry. If more than one email address is connected to an IP address. ALL of your entries will be disqualified***

2. To gain TWO entries comment below and either do a blog post about my giveaway, or link my giveaway in the side bar of your blog with a picture & link back to this post, and then post the link on my blog below.

***One email address per entry. If more than one email address is connected to an IP address. ALL of your entries will be disqualified***

3. For THREE entries Retweet on twitter the link to my contest and @MakeupKimPorter when you do it), comment below & include your twitter name. (must all be done at same time of entry)

***Do NOT just follow me on twitter to enter the contest. If caught, you will be disqualified***

4. You have up to 3 times to enter the 1st day, and 1 per day after initial entry.  Do not exceed that or you will be disqualified.

Examples of entries:
One entry: Just fill out the entry form
Second Entry: “Hi Kim. I filled out the form this is my Second Entry. The link to my blog post is here (insert link)”
Third Entry: “Hi Kim. This is my Third Entry.  I tweeted about your blog & my twitter name is @_______”
5. The giveaway will end on Sunday, May 3, 2010 10:00 PM EST.
6. The Winner(s) will be chosen randomly

7. Please leave your email address so I may contact you if you win

Prize(s)
One winner will receive:
1. MAC OR Sephora Gift Card ($25 value)
2. Urban Decay Primer Potion
3. A Pair of Red Cherry Eyelashes
Another winner will receive:
1. NYX Jumbo Eyepencil
2. Stars Makeup Haven 28 pan empty palette with magnets (fits MAC eyeshadows)

***Other items, and an additional winner may be added to this giveaway, so stay tuned.

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Disclaimer: Prizes are subject to change without notice.  I purchased all prizes with my own money; nothing was donated to me.

Johnson's Baby Oil Gel & Baby Creamy Oil

I was invited to attend the Essence an Johnson & Johnson for WEEN event hosted by Mikki Taylor, that took place last week Saturday, March 27, 2010  at the W hotel Union square.  The panel consisted of  Dr. Cheryl Burgess of Black Opal, celebrity MUA’s Derrick Rutledge, and Tia Dantzler,  along with Joelle Lyons.  Sam Fine & Lisa Wu Hartwel (RHOA) was also in attendance, and shared some of their beauty secrets.  
If you check other beauty blogs, you will be able to see what each panelist said during the event.  I was unable to attend, so the person who contacted me sent me what I would have received in my “swag bag” which contained Johnson & Johnson products: (1)baby oil, (2)baby oil gel, and (2)baby creamy oil.  

The world of baby oil gels aren’t new to me at all. In fact, I love them.   I’ve used the Aloe, Chamomile (discontinued), Lavender (discontinued) and  the Cocoa Shae Butter gels.  Throughout the life of my blog, I’ve mentioned using Johnson’s Baby Oil Gel.  I talked about my use of it during the cold winter months in my “Beat Dry, Flaky Skin this Winter” post, and in a post I did last summer (2009) titled, “Tanning Season: Achieving the Perfect Summer Glow.”

I use Johnson’s Baby Oil Gel ($3.29 at Target) for several things besides the obvious, which is keeping my skin soft & moisturized (locks in up to 10-times more moisture).  I’ve used it to take off my eye or lip makeup.  I’ve used it on my cuticles while giving myself an at-home manicure.

As my previous posts stated, J&J baby oil gel is best used immediately after bathing/showering, and when used with a lotion on-top.  Don’t use too much because a little goes a very long way.  This is a great product for people who love baby oil, but don’t like the runny mess it can create.  Since they sent the Baby Creamy Oil, I can use that instead of the regular lotion I was using.

I’ll let you guys know how I liked the Baby Creamy Oil after I’ve tried  it.