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Are You The Next Beauty Guru Contest!
Are you the next beauty guru? Smashbox Cosmetics and Sephora host a contest to find out.
Smashbox Cosmetics and Sephora are on the hunt for the next beauty guru with a superstar personality and an innovative vision for blockbuster product. The two beauty giants are asking consumers to create videos, develop commercials, or submit blogs online showcasing their larger-than-life personas and revolutionary product ideas.
Entrants who submit ideas will have the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Los Angeles with a friend, where the winner will design the official Smashbox Fashion Week Makeup Palette and take home $5000 worth of Smashbox Cosmetics. The grand prize winner will also receive two tickets to attend Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week for the star-studded debut of their palette, which will be sold exclusively at Sephora stores nationwide and feature in the Sephora catalog.
The top ten entrants, as chosen by the Smashbox panel, will win a Smashbox Swag Bag stocked with $500 of Smashbox Cosmetics. The five most viral Internet entries will win the Ultimate Smashbox Swag Bag, including $1000 worth of Smashbox Cosmetics and a year of Smashbox products from new collection launches.
WHEN & WHERE TO ENTER: Online: Round one contest begins online on May 1st 2008 12:00am Pacific Time, till June 20th 2008 11:30pm Pacific Time. We will post the link once it’s up and live, so stay tuned!
In Store: On May8th 2008, the program will kick off live at the Hollywood & Highland Sephora store: 6801 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood CA. Times: 1:00pm-4:00pm.
Attendees have the opportunity to present their idea to a panel of expert judges, comprised of smashbox founders Dean and Davis Factor and celebrity makeup artist, Charlie Green. Ten attendees will receive a “golden ticket” that automatically places them in the Top 100 entrants of the contest, and get their idea taped and edited by a professional videographer.
This contest by Smashbox Cosemtic and Sephora is an incredible opportunity you don’t want o miss out!
Talking Makeup in LA Daily News!
Talking Makeup and a pic of myself, Marta Walsh, made it in an article that ran yesterday in LA Daily News!
Marta at Talking Makeup far right. Click pic above to read full article!
The picture was taken while interviewing Davis Factor, co-founder of Smashbox Cosmetics, during opening night of LA Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios in Culver City. We couldn’t have been more excited:)
Click pic above to read full article!
LA Fashion Week-Makeup Backstage at Octavio Carlin
Makeup backstage at Octavio Carlin LA Fashion Week Fall 2008, was created by Lori Taylor of Smashbox Cosmetics.
The makeup look backstage at Octavio Carlin, created by Lori Taylor of Smashbox Cosmetics.
The look is radiant, not too much powder, and some concealer. Lips are red, glossy, yet natural, Lucille Ball style.
Makeup in the making-Lori Taylor with model backstage.
The Smashbox Cosmetics makeup artist team, backstage at Octavio Carlin.
Tools of the trade-All by Smashbox Cosmetics.
Two of my favorite Smashbox products: O-Glow Intuitive Cheek Color, and O-Glow Intuitive Lip Gloss.
New-Bionic Mascara by Smashbox
Bionic Mascara by Smashbox Cosmetics is the first ionic mascara for longer, stronger, and more voluminous super-power lashes.
How does it work (bit technical but nevertheless fascinating): the main ingredient in Bionic is a chain molecule with a positive charge that together with the friction caused by sweeping the mascara which produces negative charge, create dramatic lashes that last all day.
Other ingredients include: aloe, wheat protein, silk, and olive oil. The new Bionic Mascara by Smashbox Cosmetics is also water-resistant, $19.
Smashbox For The Pussycat Dolls
We sat down with Davis Factor of Smashbox Cosmetics at LA Fashion week to pick his brains about the latest news from Smashbox.
Davis Factor and Marta at Talking Makeup.
Smashbox For The Pussycat Dolls is a new special-edition makeup collection inspired by LA Fashion week and the Fall 2008 Pussy Cat Dolls collection by Robin Antin. Smashbox Cosmetics and hot musical group The Pussycat Dolls, have chosen the special-edition Smashbox For The Pussycat Dolls collection to be worn by their models in The Pussycat Dolls runway show. Only 200 are available, so make sure you get yourself some before it’s gone!
Smashbox For The Pussycat Dolls special limited-edition collection includes: Lip Enhancing Gloss in Pout (True Color) which by the way became my official lipgloss at the fashion week, I love it!
It’s a beautiful light pink shade and as Smashbox describes it: ‘The perfect babydoll pink shade.’ It applies smoothly and is just beautiful, $18.
Babydoll pink.
Smashbox For The Pussycat Dolls Eye Shadow Trio in Twilight.
This Color coordinated shadow trio includes a base, contour and highlight shade perfect for creating dramatic eyes, $28.
Shimmering white, silver, black.
Smashbox For The Pussycat Dolls Soft Lights in Prism which is a soft petal shimmer.
This illuminating cheek powder will give a gorgeous lit-from-within glow.
Soft rose petal shimmer..
The Smashbox For The Pussy Cat Dolls is now available at www.smashbox.com and at all the usual Smashbox retailers.
Davis Factor also mentioned their upcoming collection scheduled for Fall, called: Wicked Lovely.
And this is besides the point, I got to test O-Glow Intuitive Cheek Color by Smashbox during LA Fashion week, ans once again I’m in love. This blush is clear gel that turns to a perfect light pinkish, most natural blush. We add Smashbox Cosmetics to Talking makeup’s most favorite makeup lines list.
O-Glow Intuitive Cheek Color by Smashbox Cosmetics.
We will bring you the full interview with Davis Factor of Smashbox in our future posts. This was a group interview by Marta Walsh of Talking Makeup together with Total Beauty’s Kristen Nelson, Laurie from Beauty’s Spot, Erika from Makeup Bag, Anne from The Jet Set Girls, Jamie from Specktra, and Tammy from A Mom in Red High Heels.
New-Smashbox Green Room Collection
We love Smashbox Cosmetics. How can you go wrong with a makeup line created by the great grandson’s of the legendary Max Factor. Smashbox is a brilliant makeup line and full of glamour. Now check out the new Smashbox Green Collection an environmentally friendly makeup collection made with biodegradable or recyclable packaging.
With the purchase of every Green Room Collection, a Moringa tree will be planted in a developing country by Trees for the Future. The seed of the Moringa which is also know as The Miracle Tree, has significant nutritional values and is a source of food for people in need. You can choose from the following products: Smashbox Green Room Collection Hybrid 2-in-1 Color & Shine Gloss in Azalea, Marigold, and Pink Lily, $19. Smashbox Green Room Collection Hybrid 2-in-1 Luminizing Primer, $32.
Smashbox Green Room Collection Eye Shadow Quad in Bamboo and Blossom, $32.
Smashbox Green Room Collection Bronzer in Deep Bronze and Golden Glow, $28.
Smashbox Light Speed Lipgloss Collection
Smashbox Light Speed Lipgloss Collection of super luxurious and sheer glosses is a must-have for any lipgloss addict. With beautiful shades like: Glare shimmery bright pink, Glide shimmery peach nude, Rush shimmery pink blush, and 35MM shimmery suede brown. We can’t resist. Cost: $29, you get 6 sexy lipgloss shades, now that’s a great deal.
smashbox Emulsion Lip Exfoliant
smashbox Emulsion Lip Exfoliant is a great way to get your lips looking their sexiest. Sexy lips begin with smooth exfoliated lips.
smashbox Emulsion Lip Exfoliant is the first sugar based peppermint lip exfoliator. smashbox Emulsion Lip Exfoliant smells great and feels cooling on your lips. How it works: poppy seeds and sugar granules gently remove dry flaky skin while shea butter, jojoba, and antioxidants condition your lips. Cost: $18.
Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer Light
Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer Light is a primer designed especially for oily, acne-prone and sensitive skin types. Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer Light is oil-free, 60% water based and feels refreshing on the skin.
Other ingredients include: light diffusers to minimize the appearance of imperfections, vitamin C, and peptides. How to apple: goes after cleansing and moisturizing and before your favorite foundation. Cost: $36.
New smashbox Too Faced California in a Compact
New smashbox Too Faced California in a Compact will give you that California glow in an instant.
smashbox Too Faced California in a Compact is a beach-bunny-inspired bronze made with four illuminating shades. Cost: $25.