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Roses are red, violets are blue, if your lips need a reason to shine, Neutrogena has 14 for you. 🙂

Neutrogena’s heroically hydrating MoistureShine Glosses come in a wide range of wearable colors, finishes and levels of coverage, from natural-looking neutrals, to potent pinks, to bright berries and more.

From the upper left to the lower right: Super Sparkle, Fruity Pink, Healthy Blush, Nutri Berry, Natural Boost, Coper Power, Pure Cider, Vita Plum, Vital Violet, Refreshing Rose, Potent Plum, Berry Fit, Wine Wellness and Healthy Peach

“Neutrogena MoistureShine Gloss has silky, sheer color that glides onto lips, leaving them feeling pampered, soft and ultra-smooth. The super conditioning formula with a triple berry antioxidant complex–including Acai, Goji and Aronia berries–actually improves the healthy look, softness and smoothness of your lips over time. From soft neutrals to blushing pinks, shimmering mauves to rich plums, a single swipe of the wand applies a feather-light coat of glossy color that’s not sticky or tacky.”

— neutrogena.com

Wear ’em alone for a quick hit of shine and color, or layer them on top of your favorite lipsticks or lip stains.

Swatches from the left: Super Sparkle, Fruity Pink, Healthy Blush, Nutri Berry, Natural Boost, Coper Power, Pure Cider, Vita Plum, Vital Violet, Refreshing Rose, Potent Plum, Berry Fit, Wine Wellness and Healthy Peach

Make room in your makeup bag right meow, ’cause today’s giveaway is coming at’cha!

• A 14-piece prize package featuring all of Neutrogena’s MoistureShine Glosses valued at $111.86 that includes:
• 14 MoistureShine Glosses in Super Sparkle, Fruity Pink, Healthy Blush, Nutri Berry, Natural Boost, Copper Power, Pure Cider, Vita Plum, Vital Violet, Refreshing Rose, Potent Plum, Berry Fit, Wine Wellness and Healthy Peach valued at $111.86



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If you have a moment today, here are a couple more giveaways you can still enter…

Don’t forget to enter these ongoing giveaways, too

• 12 Days of Giveaways, Day 9: 7 Ways to Win a Prize Package of Nine Neutrogena MoistureShine Lip Soothers (Ends Saturday at 11:59 p.m.)
• 12 Days of Giveaways, Day 10: 7 Ways to Win a Prize Package of All Six Neutrogena Crease Proof Eye Shadows (Ends Sunday)

There are so many interesting things about makeup (dude, don’t even get me started on concealer ’cause we’ll be here FOR DAYS, I tell ya!), but one of my favorites is eyeshadow.

Eyeshadow.

I just love the stuff, and all forms of it, too. Powder, stick, cream — it’s all good. And fun.

Today’s giveaway takes us to the exciting World of Cream Stick Shadows.

Well, I think it’s exciting. When I think of all the layering possibilities — and all the combos! — I could do with this six-piece prize package of Neutrogena’s Crease Proof Eye Shadows, it boggles the mind. 🙂

Get ready to enter in three, two, one…

• A six-piece prize package featuring all of Neutrogena’s Crease Proof Eye Shadows valued at $50.94 that includes:
• Six (6) Crease Proof Eye Shadows Stay Golden, Forever Platinum, Perfect Pink, Constant Copper, Lasting Taupe and Stay-Put Plum valued at $50.94



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If you have a moment today, here are a couple more giveaways you can still enter…

Don’t forget to enter these ongoing giveaways, too

• 12 Days of Giveaways, Day 8: 7 Ways to Win a Prize Package of All Eight Neutrogena MoistureSmooth Color Sticks (Ends Friday at 11:59 p.m.)
• 12 Days of Giveaways, Day 9: 7 Ways to Win a Prize Package of Nine Neutrogena MoistureShine Lip Soothers (Ends Saturday)

Summer might seem like a zillion cold days away, but it’ll be here before ya know it.

At least that’s what I tell myself every time I put on that third outer layer before leaving the house…

Stepping outside lately involves an infinity scarf, a thick jacket, a zippered hoodie and a button-down sweater. It’s a process! 🙂

Barely a week into winter, and I’m already thinking about summer.

Yup, I can’t wait until it’s pool weather again, heading to the pool with just the essentials — ya know, a towel, sunscreen and a tube of my favorite poolside lipgloss by Neutrogena.

When the weather heats up I always — always have at least one of these moisturizing, lightweight and shiny glosses with me. They have SPF 20 (score!) and just the right amount of tint to add some color to my lips.

But that doesn’t mean they’re only for summer. I think they look just as cute this time of year, and I actually have a couple tubes in my purse right now.

Today’s giveaway features all nine of the MoistureShine Lip Soother shades by Neutrogena. Wouldn’t you (and your lips) love to be covered in glossy, hydrating color right meow? If so you’ll definitely want to enter today’s giveaway.

• A nine-piece prize package featuring Neutrogena’s MoistureShine Lip Soothers with SPF 20 valued at $58.41 that includes:
• Nine (9) MoistureShine Lip Soothers with SPF 20 in Shimmer, Glimmer, Glisten, Shine, Gleam, Sparkle, Sheen, Glaze and Glow valued at $58.41



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If you have a moment today, here are a couple more giveaways you can still enter…

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• 12 Days of Giveaways, Day 7: 7 Ways to Win a Prize Package of Neutrogena Healthy Skin Bronzers and Blushes (Ends Thursday at 11:59 p.m.)
• 12 Days of Giveaways, Day 8: 7 Ways to Win a Prize Package of All Eight Neutrogena MoistureSmooth Color Sticks (Ends Friday)

I’m extra stoked about today’s giveaway because it’s for one of my very favorite things in the Neutrogena line, their MoistureSmooth Color Sticks.

Yup, I’ve always got either Juicy Peach or Fresh Papaya with me in my purse.

I love how moisturizing they are and how they look like crayons (it’s like eighth-grade art all over again!).

Today’s prize package is all kinds of cool because you’ll be getting all eight of the MoistureSmooth shades!

Let’s get your makeup bag filled with fresh new color for 2014, shall we?

• An eight-piece prize package featuring Neutrogena’s MoistureSmooth Color Sticks valued at $67.92 that includes:
• Eight (8) MoistureSmooth Color Sticks in Juicy Peach, Fresh Papaya, Sweet Watermelon, Bright Berry, Warm Caramel, Soft Raspberry, Plum Perfect, and Rich Raisin valued at $67.92



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Karen

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Have w wonderful holiday!

• 12 Days of Giveaways, Day 6: 7 Ways to Win a Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Combo (Ends Wednesday at 11:59 p.m.)
• 12 Days of Giveaways, Day 7: 7 Ways to Win a Prize Package of Neutrogena Healthy Skin Bronzers and Blushes (Ends Thursday)

On the seventh day of giveaways,
Neutrogena gave to me,
Seven blush-es in a pear tree.

Allow me to clarify. For the winner of today’s giveaway, no, today’s prize package does not include a pear tree (the shipping would be a nightmare, LOL!), but I’m guessing you’d be cool with that because you’d be getting an entire wardrobe of Neutrogena blushes.

Yup, yup. 🙂

For natural-looking, pinch-your-cheeks color, look no further than today’s prize package of three Healthy Skin Blends blushes and four Healthy Skin Custom Glow Blush & Bronzers.

I recommend these to friends all the time. If you’re looking to wear a little color on your cheeks but don’t want it to compete with the rest of your look, give ’em a try. They’re some of my favorite drugstore products out there now.

Time to get cheeky in three, two, one…

• A seven-piece prize package featuring Neutrogena’s Healthy Skin Blends blushes and Healthy Skin Custom Glow Blush & Bronzers valued at $80.43 that includes:
• Three (3) Healthy Skin Blends blushes in Clean, Sunkissed and Pure valued at $34.47
• Four (4) Healthy Skin Custom Glow Blush & Bronzers in Natural Glow, Posie Glow, Rasin Glow and Rosy Glow valued at $45.96



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Merry Christmas Eve! Here are a couple more giveaways you can still enter if you haven’t already…

Don’t forget to enter these other ongoing giveaways

• 12 Days of Giveaways, Day 5: 7 Ways to Win a Neutrogena Naturals Prize Pack (Ends Tuesday at 11:59 p.m.)
• 12 Days of Giveaways, Day 6: 7 Ways to Win a Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Combo (Ends Wednesday)

You know the old saying. I scream, you scream, we all scream for grapefruit!

What? That’s not how it goes…? 🙂

I let out a “whoop, whoop!” whenever I get a whiff of anything in Neutrogena’s Pink Grapefruit line ’cause I loooooooove me some grapefruit, both the citrus and the scent of Neutrogena’s fab Pink Grapefruit skincare products — the perfect balance of sweet and tart.

I use and love all three items from today’s prize package all the time! I have ’em in my bathroom right now, and if you win today’s giveaway, you will, too.

• A three-piece prize package featuring Neutrogena’s Pink Grapefruit products valued at $22.47 that includes:
• One (1) pack of 25 Oil-Free Cleansing Wipes in Pink Grapefruit valued at $7.49
• One (1) Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Foaming Scrub valued at $7.49
• One (1) Body Clear Body Wash in Pink Grapefruit valued at $7.49



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Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

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These giveaways are running for a few days each in the series, so you still have time to get in on the previous ones if you haven’t already, like…

Before you jet, don’t forget to enter these other ongoing giveaways, too

• 12 Days of Giveaways, Day 4: 7 Ways to Win a Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture Sensitive Skin and Oil-Free Acne Wash Combo (Ends Monday at 11:59 p.m.)
• 12 Days of Giveaways, Day 5: 7 Ways to Win a Neutrogena Naturals Prize Pack (Ends Tuesday)

The power of plants compels you… The power of plants compels you!

Did I ever tell you that I came *this close* to being a botany major? I always had a hard time putting the pieces together in my head when it came to chem and bio, but botany was the one thing that made total sense to me.

I think it was because plants are just everywhere, so I was always thinking about them. I’d pass a garden on the way to the library at school and think “Oooh… The Calvin Cycle!” or be eating pineapple slices at lunch and have the words “crassulacean acid metabolism” pop into my brain.

LOL! What a nerd…

I still think plants are super cool, and they’re the driving force behind today’s giveaway, which features products from the Neutrogena Naturals line.

Neutrogena Naturals is a line of cleansers, moisturizers and treatments made without chemical sulfates, parabens, petrolatum, dyes and phthalates. Powdered by the plants, products in the line are made from 94% plant-derived ingredients.

“We leveraged natural plant derived ingredients where possible and the average of our line is 94% natural. The remaining ingredients were thoughtfully chosen from a comprehensive array of safe and pure ingredients to ensure safety and accessibility. For example, we made the choice to use synthetic fragrances over natural fragrances because synthetic fragrances offer more hypoallergenic options which ensures that the final product will be safe and gentle. But we’re working everyday to improve our technologies to find even more natural ingredients we can use.”

— neutrogena.com

Prepare to get your plant love on in three, two, one…

• A four-piece prize package featuring Neutrogena’s Naturals products valued at $31.96 that includes:
• One (1) Neutrogena Naturals Fresh Cleansing + Makeup Remover valued at $7.49
• One (1) Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Pore Scrub valued at $7.49
• One (1) Neutrogena Naturals Multi-Vitamin Nourishing Night Cream valued at $13.99
• One (1) Neutrogena Naturals Lip Balm valued at $2.99



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Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S.

These giveaways are running for a few days each in the series, so you still have time to get in on the previous ones if you haven’t already, like…

Before you jet, don’t forget to enter these other ongoing giveaways, too

• 12 Days of Giveaways, Day 3: 7 Ways to Win the Neutrogena Microdermabrasion System (Ends Sunday at 11:59 p.m.)
• 12 Days of Giveaways, Day 4: 7 Ways to Win a Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture Sensitive Skin and Oil-Free Acne Wash Combo (Ends Monday)