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Nicciknows and Perricone Giveaway!

Perricone MD is cutting edge brand created by Dr. Nicholos Perricone, a board certified dermatologist who is widely regarded as the father of the "Inflammation Theory of Aging."

We have partnered with Perricone MD to create this giveaway exclusively for Nicciknows and one Nicciknows reader will win an Advanced Face Firming Activator (retail price $120)!

The Advanced Face Firming Activator is a best-selling product in the line and it "transforms skin to appear firm, toned and absolutely glowing, while preventing further damage. Formulated with Alpha Lipoic Acid and DMAE that work synergistically to visibly resurface skin's texture, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and reveal a radiant and healthy complexion." It's also paraben free!

To enter to win this amazing prize, all you need to do is comment here on what you are doing now to combat aging and protect your skin from future damage. I will select a winner on Friday, September 18th so do be sure to hit "Subscribe" at the top of this page if you decide to enter so that I know how to contact you if you've won!

To read up on the latest that Dr. Perricone is working on, click here.

Good luck!

Smashbox and Facebook!

Hi friends! Smashbox has a fun contest that runs on Faceboo where you can win $200 worth of Smashbox Cosmetics! Here are the details:

Win a $200 Smashbox Swag Bag Every Week!

Each week, Smashbox is giving one lucky winner the Ultimate Smashbox Swag Bag filled with $200 of Smashbox Cosmetics.

To enter, just pick your favorite Smashbox product from the selection below, then click PUBLISH TO ALL to post it to your profile, share the sweepstakes with your friends, and encourage them to enter. Once the link is posted to your profile you will automatically be entered in the giveaway. A new winner is chosen each week, so check back often!

http://apps.facebook.com/smashboxcosmetics/?auth_token=27ecb0d799a630841656c5c8264f86c3&installed=1

 

The Best Working Hairspray in Town

I didn't realize just how irreplaceable this amazing product was until I needed to replace it! Alterna's Cavier line is phenomenal to begin with...containing their patented Anti-Age Complex and boasting nutrient active enzymes. The working hairspray provides heat styling protection for hair and flexible hold. I use it to spray my hair just before using my curling iron and or flat iron to get an impeccible, long-lasting and free-free result. LOVE this hair spray! Everyone should have it! It can be yours for $26 at Beauty.com.

"Do You Curl Your Lashes?"

The answer to the aforementioned question....is no! I mean, not with a lash curler...this fantastic new mascara from Anastasia, the queen of brows is amazing! It thickens and curls lashes in one stroke! It also lengthens and separates.

Dermatologist-tested and hypoallergenic, this mascara is great for all lash types and gives an overall improved look. I love it because people are constantly asking me which eyelash curler I use and I just tell them about this mascara. Available for $22 at Sephora.com.

ATTN All Beauty Mavens....Beauty Deals are Upon Us!

Wow, this is a deal worth mentioning so feel free to spread the word! Sephora puts together set of their favorite products from all the brands that they carry and they are doing a 50% off sale of all these kits right now! That's right friends, HALF OFF!

The set pictured above contains mascara galore and includes:
This set contains:
- 0.1 oz Anastasia Lash Lifting Mascara
- 0.1 oz Tarte Lights Camera Lashes
- 0.1 oz Sephora Atomic Volume Mascara
- 0.24 oz Stila Multi Effect Mascara
- 0.14 oz Benefit Bad Gal Mini
- 0.2 oz Bare Escentuals Buxom Lash
- 0.13 oz Too Faced Mini Lash Injection Pin Point
- 0.12 oz Smashbox Bionic
- 0.07 oz Lancome Cils Booster
- 0.085 oz DuWop Lash Venom
- 0.14 oz Korres Provitamin B5 and Rice Bran Mascara

This set usually sells for $80 but is now just $40!!! Um, that's the price of two mascaras! So go now and go quick to see what other sets you must have! With this deal, Nicciknows recommends STOCKING up. It also allows you to try several different brands and decide on your faves! Feel free to add your comments here. All items available at Sephora.com.

Powder of the Future

Okay this new Smashbox High Definition Dual Finish Micro-Powder gives the word convenience a whole new meaning! Not only does this transluscent, oil-absorbing powder come with a flow-through brush attached, it allows you to select your desired finish (matte, luminous or mix)!

"For a matte finish: Twist the barrel to "matte" to release the perfect amount of mattifying powder into the built-in brush. Target the powder in more oil-prone areas for added oil control. For a luminous finish: Twist the barrel to "luminous" to release the powder. Target the cheekbones, the bridge of nose, and the chin to give skin added radiance. For the best of both: Twist the barrel to "mix" and apply where desired."

Not only is the concept genius, but it's also a premium quality powder. It has SPF 15 and delivers great results for all skin tones and skin types. Available for $38 at Sephora.com.

Every Beauty Maven Needs a Glam Box of Q-Tips

We are officially obsessed with the new Q-tips Vanity Boxes. They come in a variety of colors and pull out like a cute, little drawer to reveal the blessed q-tips inside.

A little refresher course on the many uses of a q-tip? Sure!  Besides the obvious ear cleaning function, q-tips are great for removing excess eyeshadow from underneath the eye, wiping away smudged mascara, thinning out eye liner, smooth away excess lip liner....the list goes on and on!

The box is cute, the q-tips rock...what can we say, this is a must have! Available for $3.99 at Drugstore.com.

Nicciknows for Beauty TV

Lit Up

Have you ever gone to a restaurant or bar and marvelled at how EVERYONE there looks attractive?  Guess what, its the candlelight...who doesn't love a little candlelight?!  Now you don't have to go La Boheme to get the ethereal glow....you can wear it daily!

This new soft, shimmering powder from Too Faced, is amazing! It's invisible on the skin yet gives the most beautiful glow. Add a powerful dose of anti-oxidants to a golden-peach toned skin illimuniting powder and you get perfection in a pot.

Nicciknows says to apply to the tops of cheekbones and the tip of the nose as well as you decolletage with a low -cut or strapless top. Available for $25 at Beauty.com.

Rock and Roll Liner

This new eyeliner pen from Lorac is amazing! The tip is the perfect thickness and the perfect flexbility to create a perfect line every time. Another thing we love about this felt-tip liquid liner from famed makeup artist Carol Shaw (the name Lorac is Carol backwards), is that it comes in brown!

Long-wearing and water resistant, it gives you the ability to create a thin, almost imperceptable line or a dramatic bold line.

Aptly named, this new product that will be every woman's best friend, is called Front of the Line Pro. Available for just $22 at Sephora.com. Nicciknows recommends picking up a black for evening and a brown for daytime use!