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COMPLIMENTARY MLab Blemish Control Spot Treatment!

It's been selling-out across the pond at Harrods. Not yet available for purchase in the US. MLab's latest innovation is available exclusively to BeautyMaverick.com readers via the following, limited-time offer:

Receive a complimentary, full-size sample of MLab's highly effective blemish treatment, with the purchase of any product(s) on MLabOnline.com.

Click here to learn more about this brilliant new addition to the MLab skin care collection, and to obtain the code necessary to claim your gift.

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Offer valid while supplies last. Open to all, internationally. Some restrictions may apply.

M Lab Body Treatment Cream (& Exclusive Gift)

I'm a big believer of investing in skin care, from head-to-toe. It's an expensive habit, I know, but one that shows its worth daily...

My latest obsession comes in the form of an ultra-rich Body Cream from M Lab, the brand whose products boast "a list of active ingredients as long as the Birkin bag’s waiting list", according to Tatler.

Its silky texture, protective properties, and ability to absorb in an instant make this potent concoction worth purchasing, but it's the 'lit from within' glow that I get from using M Lab's Body Treatment Cream which keeps me hooked. It's like no other.

Highly recommended.

Retailer: MLabOnline.com
Cost: $185.00

For a Limited-Time Only:
M Lab is offering a complimentary Preview Pack (valued at over $100) to the first 200 readers that enter passport code BEAUTYMAVERICK in the 'M Lab Rewards' field on the their landing page. There's absolutely no purchase necessary and no contest to enter. Simply provide an address for delivery, and M Lab will take care of the rest. Enjoy!

Update:
In the past 24 hrs, M Lab has generously honored thousands of requests above the 200 person limit. Congrats to all who were successful! If you're just reading this post now— don't fret, there will be other exciting opportunities to sample this brand in the coming year. Simply register here and you'll become privy to exclusive M Lab offers, product previews, and upcoming events.

And the winner is...

Congratulations SJ! You've won a wonderful assortment of beauty products, courtesy of Givenchy.

Thank you to all to entered the giveaway, and to Givenchy for their generosity.

Givenchy Giveaway

Happy holidays!

In celebration, I'd like to offer a chance to win this wonderful assortment beauty products, courtesy of Givenchy.

Included in the prize:

Givenchy Phenomen'Eyes Mascara
A revolutionary new mascara that combines a distinctive applicator with a unique, highly-pigmented formula. Givenchy's innovative spherical brush works to coat each and every lash, ensuring the fullest possible fringe, whilst their strengthening formula glides on to separate, curl and fortify lashes with every stroke.

Givenchy Rouge Interdit Shine
Providing more shine than a lipstick, and more color than gloss, this unique creation leaves lips soft and gleaming. Included are both Nude Shine (shimmering beige pink) and Rose Shine (shimmering raspberry).

Givenchy Pop Gloss Crystal in Plum by Night
A shimmering, blueberry-tinted gloss, heightened with mother-of-pearl particles in pink and white.

Givenchy Radically No Surgetics Night Cream
This plush cream covertly attacks dark spots while you sleep, eradicating them with a double-pronged attack— antioxidant boldine, to thwart the enzyme that riggers melanin production, and licorice root extract to inhibit this enzyme's active form. The result is a more evenly toned and glowing complexion.

For a chance to win, simply leave a comment on any Beauty Maverick post. The winner of this glorious gift basket (valued at over $250), will be drawn at random from the eligible entries on Friday, January 2nd 2008. Be sure to check-in to see if you've won!

International entries welcome.

Best of luck x

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Some restrictions may apply. Only complete entries will be considered. One entry per person will be considered for the prize. Contest closes at 11:59pm EST on 1/01/08.

And the winner is...

Congrats to Maria B.! She's won a lovely gift set courtesy of RéVive Skincare.

Thank you to all who entered the giveaway, and to RéVive for their generosity.

RéVive Giveaway!

With all of your Thanksgiving preparations, holiday shopping, and obligatory family/work events, wouldn't it be nice to just take a moment for yourself?

Win this luxurious skincare set from RéVive, and you'll have good reason to extend your beauty ritual to pamper yourself for just a few moments more...

Included in the prize:

RéVive Cleanser Exfoliante
An energizing and hydrating formula with non-abrasive exfoliating spheres that extracts impurities from the facial layers while simultaneously removing dead, flaky surface cells that can make your complexion appear uneven and dull. The result is instantly fresher skin and a noticeably glowing complexion. Ideal for all skin types.

RéVive Masque de Glaise
Cleanses and rejuvenates lifeless skin by lifting impurities and pollutants from the surface. Younger looking, softer, fresh feeling skin with a radiant glow appears practically instantaneously. As an essential part of one's cleansing regime, Masque de Glaise allows for deeper hydration and increased effectiveness of other skincare treatments. Ideal for all skin types.

For a chance to win, simply leave a comment on any Beauty Maverick post. The winner of this fabulous gift basket (valued at over $200), will be drawn at random from the eligible entries on Monday, December 8th 2008. Be sure to check-in to see if you've won!

International entries welcome.

Best of luck!

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Some restrictions may apply. Only complete entries will be considered. One entry per person will be considered for the prize. Contest closes at 11:59pm EST on 12/10/08.

And the winner is...

Congratulations Summer! You'll be able to try Ôscillation by week's end.

Thank you to all who entered the contest, and to Lancôme for this highly coveted prize.

Lancôme Ôscillation Mascara (& Giveaway)

It’s no secret that I'm currently obsessed with Lancôme’s latest innovation, Ôscillation. I find both the formulation and vibrating wand (which can also be used traditionally, btw) to be absolutely brilliant.

In celebration of the official launch this month, I went straight to the source— Ôscillation creator Jean-Louis Guéret— to find out more about how this lovely little creation came to be:

What was your inspiration for Ôscillation?

When we set out to create a new product, we spend a lot of time observing. We couldn’t help but notice almost everyone applies mascara by wiggling the wand back and forth. Even makeup artists. We wanted to recreate that motion and let the mascara do the work for you, but in a very precise way.

What differentiates this innovation from those of other brands?

I can’t talk about the others, but I can say our oscillation action is very unique, as is our formula.

How do the vibrations benefit the product?

The oscillation action allows the formula to practically coat the lashes 360 degrees. It does so in a very precise and fine manner, which lets you apply coat upon coat and build and lengthen in a way you can’t with other mascaras.

With the wait list for Ôscillation reaching the tens of thousands, do you plan to extend this offering with additional shades and/or formulations in the future?

You ask very good questions, Ms. Nima! Time will tell.

Excited to see what all of the buzz is about? You can purchase Ôscillation starting October 22nd, or simply leave a comment on any Beauty Maverick post for a chance to win a tube of this highly coveted mascara.

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Some restrictions may apply. Contest limited to North America only, with the winner drawn at random from the eligible entries. One entry per person will be considered for the prize. Contest closes at midnight EST on 10/21/08.

And the winner is...

Congratulations Joanna S. of Rochester, NY!
You've won a selection of the coveted Dior Goldrush collection for Summer '08.

Thank you to all who entered the contest, and to Dior for their generosity.

Enter to Win: Dior Goldrush Collection

Be one of the first to strike gold with the NEW, highly anticipated Dior summer '08 collection. Simply post a comment on this entry with your name, city/county of residence, and the correct answer to the trivia question (below), and you could win a gift basket full of these luxurious, limited-edition beauty products.

Included in the prize:

Bronze Matte Sunshine SPF 20 High Protection Matte Bronzing Powder in Healthy Matte
Provides an even, natural-looking (and water-resistant) tint of color.

Luminizing Makeup Jewel in Gold Lame
A touch of radiance for your face, eyes, cheeks, and/or lips.

5 Couleurs Iridescent Eyeshadow Palette in Goldfever
Five shimmery shadows to highlight your eyes.

Addict Ultra-Gloss Reflect in Beige Moire
A sheer, pearlized golden nude lip gloss.

Addict Ultra-Gloss Reflect in Chiffon Beige
A subtle, reflective bronzed nude lip gloss.

Vernis Long-Wear Nail Lacquer in Gold Nugget
A burnished gold polish that's perfect for summer. 

Trivia Question:
Which state was home to the great American gold rush?
a) New York
b) California
c) Texas

The winner of this glorious gift basket (valued at over $200), will be drawn at random from the eligible entries on Monday, May 19th 2008. Be sure to check-in to see if you've won!

International entries welcome.

Best of luck xx

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Some restrictions may apply. Only complete entries will be considered. Contest closes on 05/19/08.