And the winners are….JANETTE, CARYN, AND JULIA!
Congrats! And thanks to all CS readers who entered. Don’t forget to enter our latest giveaway…John Frieda Frizz Ease Sheer Solution. Click here to check it out!
February 27th, 2012
Get The Look: Jennifer Lopez and L’Oreal Paris
Adriana M. Barraza/ WENN.com
HAIR:
Celebrity Hair Stylist: Lorenzo Martin
Inspirational Quote: “The look I created for Jennifer was inspired by the 60′s. I wanted a gorgeous hairstyle that defined the graceful refined sophistication of that time to complement Jennifer’s beautiful dress.”
Step by Step How-To:
- First, Lorenzo sprayed L’Oréal Paris EverStyle Volume Root Lifting Spray at the roots of Jennifer’s clean, damp hair to add extra volume before blow-drying it with a round medium-sized boar bristle brush.
- After Jennifer’s hair was completely dry, Lorenzo distributed a dime-sized amount of L’Oréal Paris EverStyle Strong Hold Defining Gel evenly throughout her hair.
- Next, he pulled her hair into a high ponytail, securing it with a metal-free elastic rubber band.
- From there, Lorenzo split the ponytail into four different sections and teased each one. Once all four pieces were teased, he sprayed her hair with L’Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Unscented Hairspray.
- Next, Lorenzo took one of the four sections and looped the piece into the ponytail, securing it into place with bobby pins. He followed this step with the three other sections of hair – pinning each one in different directions (front, back and side to side) to create a complete bun.
- To ensure there were no loose hairs or flyways and to maintain a sleek look, he added a bit of L’Oréal Paris EverStyle Smooth & Shine Serum.
- Lastly, to finish off this effortless yet elegant style, he used L’Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Unscented Hairspray lightly around all the hair.
Products Used:
- L’Oréal Paris EverStyle Volume Root Lifting Spray ($6.99)
- L’Oréal Paris EverStyle Strong Hold Defining Gel ($6.99)
- L’Oréal Paris EverStyle Smooth & Shine Serum ($6.99)
- L’Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Unscented Hairspray ($14.99)
MAKEUP
Celebrity Makeup Artist: Mary Phillips
Step by Step How-To:
- FACE – First, Mary highlighted Jennifer’s natural glow by mixing L’Oreal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Makeup in Sun Beige ($10.95) with LaMer The Reparative Body Lotion ($180) to create a dewy but even and smooth canvas
- CHEEKS – Mary dabbed L’Oreal Paris Magic Smooth Soufflé Blush in Cherubic on her cheeks for a subtle flush of color ($12.95)
- EYESHADOW – Mary used two shadows to achieve Jennifer’s sultry eye: L’Oreal Paris Infallible 24H Eye Shadow in Eternal Black and Iced Latte ($7.95 each)
- EYELINER – Mary created a winged cat eye with L’Oreal Paris Voluminous Smoldering Eyeliner in Brown ($8.95)
- MASCARA – Mary completed the high drama effect of the eye with two coats of L’Oreal Paris Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara in Carbon Black ($8.95)
- LIPS – Jennifer’s lip color was the final glamorous touch; L’Oreal Paris Infallible 8HR Le Gloss in Coral sands ($9.99)
February 6th, 2012
WINNER ANNOUNCED: L’Oreal Youth Code Dark Spot Products
And the winner is….amyc!
Congratulations! And thanks to all CS readers who entered. A brand new giveaway will be announced soon. (Hint: It’s a for a fabulous hair helper!) Stay tuned!
January 30th, 2012
WINNER ANNOUNCED: L’Oreal Golden Globes Giveaway
And the winner is: Jaclyn Reynolds.
Congraulations! You’ve won our L’Oreal Golden Globes giveaway. Thanks to all CS readers who entered. Don’t forget to enter our latest giveaway. You can win a set of Youth Code Dark Spot correctors. Click here to check it out.
January 24th, 2012
L’Oreal Answers YOUR Skincare Questions Live (Plus A GIVEAWAY)
This giveaway has ended.
Listen up, Twitter mavens! L’Oreal Paris is hosting its first-ever live Twitter chat this week! The brand’s Consulting Dermatologist, Dr. Gervaise Gerstner, is logging online to talk about everything from dark spots to acne to dry skin and more. (You my recognize the good doctor from her debut ad with L’Oreal, touting the benefits of the new Youth Code Dark Spot Correcting & Illuminating line. You can check it out below.)
The chat will take place on Friday, January 27th from 3-4 PM, and the brand will be giving away 25 Youth Code Dark Spot Correcting & Illuminating Serum samples over the course of the hour!
Joining the fun is easy. All you have to do is follow @L’OrealParisUSA, tweet your burning questions to Dr. Gerstner, and tag them with #skinexpert #winloreal.
We’d like to get in on the giveaway action, too! ONE (1) lucky reader will win a set of the Youth Code Dark Spot products. To enter, simply let us know one question that you’d like Dr. Gerstner to answer. In addition, we’ll be choosing three questions for her to answer.
This giveaway ends on Monday, February 6th and is open to residents of the U.S. only. Good luck!
January 16th, 2012
2012 Golden Globes GIVEAWAY: Dianna Agron’s Runway Inspired Makeup
THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED.
At last night’s Golden Globes, Glee star Dianna Agron stunned the crowd with her bold red lip and smoldering eyeliner. Here’s how makeup artist Monika Blunder achieved the look. (Bonus: One lucky reader will win all of the L’Oreal products Monika used!)
Image Courtesy of WENN.com
Inspiration: For Dianna’s makeup, Monika was inspired by the spring 2012 fashion shows where the makeup was fresh but still very glamorous. Since Dianna’s red Giles dress was so “va va voom,” Monika focused on the lips to be the stand out feature.
Step by Step How-To:
- Monika kept Julianna’s skin simple and fresh with a bit of L’Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Makeup in Light Ivory to give skin a light glow
- Since the focus was kept on her lips, only a small amount of L’Oréal Paris Magic Smooth Soufflé Blush in Celestial (Pink) was applied to the apples of cheeks
- The bold red lip stole the show; Monika applied L’Oréal Paris Infallible Le Rouge in Bold Bordeaux for lasting shine and pigment
- The eyes were highlighted with a hint of L’Oréal Paris Infallible Eye Shadow in Iced Latte with Vaseline applied over it to create added shine
- The L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Smoldering Eyeliner in Black was lightly applied around the rim of the eye and Monika applied several coats of L’Oréal Paris Voluminous False Fiber Lashes Mascara in Black to complete the look
Ready for the GIVEAWAY? One (1) lucky reader will win all of the products Monika used to create Dianna Agron’s flawless face:
- L’Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Makeup ($10.95)
- L’Oréal Paris Magic Smooth Soufflé Blush in Celestial ($12.95)
- L’Oréal Paris Infallible Eye Shadow in Iced Latte (Price: $7.95)
- L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Smoldering Eyeliner in Black ($8.95)
- L’Oréal Paris Voluminous False Fiber Lashes Mascara in Black ($9.95)
- L’Oréal Paris Infallible Le Rouge in Bold Bordeaux ($9.95)
Simply leave a comment below to enter. This giveaway ends on Monday, January 30th and is open to residents of the United States only. Good luck everyone!
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January 16th, 2012
2012 Golden Globes: Freida Pinto’s Elegant Hair And Makeup
Andrew Evans / PR Photos
HAIR:
Inspired by Freida’s princess-like Prada dress, hair stylist Giannandrea Marongiu wanted to keep Freida Pinto’s hair easy and simple so that the overall look was elegant, timeless and, of course, chic. Giannandrea created a soft twist with the top and sides of Freida’s hair while giving the crown that extra oomph for volume. Cascading waves fell softly down her back to maintain the feel of effortless beauty. Here’s how you can re-create the look:
- Giannandrea began with wet hair and applied a generous amount of L’Oréal Paris EverStyle Volume Boosting Mousse before using a hairdryer to blow it dry using only his fingers to give hair texture
- He then applied L’Oréal Paris EverStyle Alcohol-Free Volume Root Lifting Spray & Volume Boosting Mousse to just the crown area to create voluminous lift
- Using a round brush, he blasted hair – separated in sections – with high heat and then temporarily set each section with Velcro rollers
- After spraying each section with L’Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Hairspray – Extra Strong Hold Unscented for a soft hold, he let the hair sit while Freida got her makeup done
- After her makeup was applied, he took out the rollers and brushed through the curls to create soft, flowing waves down her back
- He then back combed the crown for added lift and took the top portion of the hair with a few pieces from each side and created a very subtle, soft twist that flowed into the length of the hair
- To finish the look, he used a touch of the L’Oréal Paris EverStyle Alcohol-Free Smooth & Shine Crème to smooth out the length and sides to give the style an overall clean feel
- Giannandrea set Freida’s look with L’Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Hairspray – Extra Strong Hold Unscented to keep hair in place throughout the night.
Products Used:
- L’Oréal Paris EverStyle Alcohol-Free Volume Root Lifting Spray & Volume Boosting Mousse ($6.99 each)
- L’Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Hairspray Extra Strong Hold Unscented ($14.99)
- L’Oréal Paris EverStyle Alcohol-Free Smooth & Shine Crème ($6.99)
MAKEUP:
“Freida has such gorgeous eyes!” said makeup artist Leslie Lopez. “I really wanted to channel a young Sophia Loren and make Freida’s eyes the focal point of her look.”
- Leslie gave Freida a flawless face by starting with L’Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in W6 (Sun Beige)
- She created a sun-kissed look on the cheeks with L’Oréal Paris Magic Smooth Soufflé Blush in Cherubic
- For Freida’s eyelids, she used L’Oréal Paris Infallible Eye Shadow in Bronzed Taupe, and Iced Latte on the brow bone for an extra pop of shimmer
- Leslie gave the look an extra layer of smokiness with L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Smoldering Eyeliner in black before curling her lashes and applying a few coats of L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara in Black
- To keep Freida’s eyes the focus, she kept her lips on the natural side with L’Oréal Paris Infallible Le Rouge in Lingering Mocha, a soft mauve
Products Used:
- L’Oréal Paris True Match Super Blendable Foundation ($10.95)
- L’Oréal Paris Magic Smooth Soufflé Blush ($12.95)
- L’Oréal Paris Infallible Eye Shadow ($7.95)
- L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Smoldering Eyeliner ($8.95)
- L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara ($8.95)
- L’Oréal Paris Infallible Le Rouge ($9.95)
December 9th, 2011
L’Oreal Paris “Women Of Worth” Awards
Last night, 10 extraordinary women were celebrated by L’Oréal Paris and Hearst Magazines at the Women of Worth awards presentation in NYC. They were honored for their tireless volunteer efforts, and involvement in social and philanthropic causes. Honorees included Ann Solorio Brownell, Founder of The Amanda Network, an organization dedicated to combating bullying, and Gretchen Holt Witt, Founder of Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, a non-profit committed to raising funds to support research for new and improved therapies for pediatric cancer. Each amazing woman will receive $10,000 for their charity.
Also in attendance, celebrity presenters like L’Oréal Paris spokespeople Andie MacDowell, Julianna Margulies and Aimee Mullins, as well as Gayle King, Nina Garcia and Katie Cassidy. (Don’t they look gorg?) You can check out the complete list of Women of Worth honorees by clicking here.
