Hi everyone!  Just reminding all our readers that today is the last day to enter the contest to win a free Clean & Clear gift bag that also includes The Upper Class book. 

All you need to is to click this link: http://talkingmakeup.com/contest-and-giveaways and answer a simple question about Clean & Clear Oxygenating Facial Scrub.  Hint: we just blogged about this facial scrub on June 10: http://talkingmakeup.com/skincare/clean-clear-oxygenating-facial-scrub/  We are going to draw this weekend and let the lucky winner know this Monday, July 2nd.  Thank you so much for those of you who already entered the contest, good luck!    

smashbox Beauty Book is a new must-have set of smashbox products and insider beauty secrets for face, eyes, and lips.  smashbox is a makeup line created by Dean and Davis Factor the great grand sons of the legendary Max Factor.  Their makeup line was inspired by the famous makeup artists, photographers, and models that work on the sets at Smashbox Photo Studios in Los Angeles.  If you like to learn more about Dean and Davis Factor and the creation of smashbox check out their cool interview on BeautyInterviews.com: http://www.beautyinterviews.com/interviews/smashbox-cosmetics/  

smashbox Beauty Book set includes: a travel-sized Photo Finish Foundation Primer in clear, Brow Tech Trio in brunette, taupe, and wax, Cream Eye Liner Duo in Caviar/Midnight Brown which is a black and dark brown, Cream Eye Liner Brush #9, Eye Shadow Quad in Juxtapose a chocolate brown, matte pink, golden pink, and metallic olive green, Fusion Soft Lights in Dimension a shimmering soft pink, peach, coral pink, champagne, and bronze, Emulsion Lip Exfoliant, and Lip Enhancing Gloss in Pixe a creamy nude.  Cost: $60.       

Talking Makeup is happy to welcome Beauty Interviews, a new site in our network.  Beauty Interviews is all about cool interviews with the people behind some of the famous makeup brands like smashbox cosmetics, REN Skincare, and beautyADDICTS and more.

Beauty Interviews is a great place to get to know the founders of your favorite cosmetics products and the behind the scene of their creation.  Beauty Interviews will also incude interviews with makeup atists, hair dressers, and expert stylists. Check it out here:  Beauty Interviews.com

Bliss Poetic Brown Brow Shaping Sugar Wax kit is an east to use cold wax kit perfect for staying ‘in shape’ between spa stops.

Bliss Poetic Brown Brow Shaping Sugar Wax kit includes: goof-proof water-soluble Poetic Sugar Wax (0.63 oz.), aloe and chamomile Poetic Calming Balm (0.15 oz.), reusable spatulas, and pre-cut waxing strips.  Cost: $40.  You might also like: Bliss Poetic Waxing Kit, $45.   

Eve’s new music video “Tambourine” is all about Mac C Shock Collection.  Eve’s Makeup artist JJ especially requested Mac’s new C Shock Collection to achieve the beautiful look for her.  Eve is an award winning hip-hop diva, an actress, designer, and Mac’s Viva la Glam IV  spokesperson. 

If you want to get tips on how to get Eve’s look from her video “Tambourine” , Mac cosmetics will be hosting an exclusive LIVE CHAT with Eve and her makeup artist JJ on Wednesday June 27 5:00pm – 6:00pm EST, 2:00pm – 3:00pm PST at: www.maccosmetics.com/evelive 

Mac’s C Shock Collection is inspired by the current fashion and music trend, the 80’s.  This season electric colors are everywhere.  The look is: flawless matt face with eyes and lips in brilliant shades.  Mac C Shock Collection will be available at your local Mac counter June 14-July 18 this year.  Here are few more pics from Eve’s latest music video “Tambourine”.  FYI, in picture number 4:  the royal blue aye shadow is called: Bang On Blue Eyeshadow by Mac C Shock Collection of course (via Mac official press release).