My Inner French Girl Giveaways

Winner of AminoGenesis Skincare Perfect Reflection!

2009-07-08T10:31:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Susan/Giulia on winning the AminoGenesis Skincare Perfect Reflection anti-aging serum!!!

Merci mille to Susan, jennny and joannaonthelake for participating and for sharing their beauty secrets! I have to admit, I'm intrigued by the whole lemon juice thing, but I'm afraid that my skin wouldn't tolerate so much acidity. I do, however, concur with Susan that the most boring regimens are usually the most effective. No flashy, expensive treatments and rituals can take the place of a lifetime of sun protection, good food and good sleep!

Again, merci to everyone, and stay tuned for my next giveaway!

Winner of LashFood!

2009-06-29T09:58:00.000-07:00

The LashFood contest had to be the easiest giveaway I've ever had -- five entries to choose from! To be completely and utterly fair, I still used Random.org's Sequence Gener ator, and wouldn't you know it: the first commented, written by diskogal, hit #1. Merci to everyone for participating!!

Don't forget that I have another giveaway, the deadline of which is this Friday at 6:00 pm Central. You could win a lovely bottle of AminoGenesis Skincare Perfect Reflection, and considering that there are no entries at this time, the odds are totally in your favor. I haven't been advertising these more recent giveaways very broadly outside of the My Inner French Girl community, so as to give loyal MIFG readers a better chance of winning, so who knows? This could so be yours.

Again, congratulations to diskogal for winning, and merci mille to everyone for participating!

Beauty Giveaway: AminoGenesis Skin Care Perfect Reflection

2009-06-26T09:17:00.001-07:00

Here we go again! Summer's the perfect time to catch up on your skin care routine, as the hot and humid days encourage us to be as low-maintenance as possible as well as to pamper ourselves and our beautiful complexions.

AminoGenesis Skin Care has been generous enough to offer one lucky My Inner French Girl reader the chance to win one of its most luxurious products, the Perfect Reflection anti-aging serum. Here's what the company has to say about it:

AminoGenesis Skin Care is leading the way by developing the first amino acid-based skincare line. According to AminoGenesis founder Ron Cummings, "collagen and elastin are both made of amino acids, which are proteins found in the skin. The skin becomes depleted of amino acids through environmental factors and the natural aging process." Combining plant derived amino acids with anti-oxidants, AminoGenesis has created Perfect Reflection, an all natural anti-aging serum. By utilizing:

Vitamin A -- improves skin elasticity, texture, firmness, and smoothness
Vitamin C -- protects collagen from oxidation, reduces dark spots, helps the skin remain soft and supple.
Vitamin D -- helps improve skin feel and texture and is an important factor in epidermal cell turnover
CoQ10 -- this element is the spark that helps cells create energy and helps preserve vitamin E

Perfect Reflection has been proven to repair sun damage, relieve dryness, decrease the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and improves skin elasticity, texture, firmness, and smoothness.

Perfect Reflection: AminoGenesis' Perfect Reflection anti-aging serum combines four powerful anti-oxidants (vitamins A, C, D, and CoQ10) with AminoGenesis' base formula of 17 amino acids This silky smooth water-based formula penetrates the skin rapidly, delivering moisture and skin-rejuvenating nutrients for the most beautiful, youthful and healthy skin possible. Price: $69.

There you go! I've tried AminoGenesis' skin care products myself, and while they're a bit pricey for me, it really does give great results. So if you've been looking for the perfect anti-aging serum to add to your arsenal of beauty products, here's your chance to win AminoGenesis' Perfect Reflection!

As usual, I'm keeping the contest simple: all you need to do to be eligible is to submit a comment on this post telling us your favorite anti-aging secret. My own personal secret is to laugh all the time, but yours could be red wine, Olay, sex, dating younger men, sleep, exercise, La Mer -- whatever! I'm always interested in knowing how women age gracefully and would love your tips on how you manage to look young and vibrant. Do share!

The not-so-fine print:

Only one entry per person, please. Duplicate entries will result in automatic disqualification.
You must leave some way for me to contact you in your entry, either by linking to your blog (which hopefully will have your email address) or leaving your actual email address on the post itself. If I can't contact you personally, your entry will be disqualified.
Entries must be received no later than 6:00 pm Central Time, Friday, July 3, 2009.
You must leave a comment with your favorite anti-aging tip. Leaving comments like "Would love to win" without additional info will mean instant disqualification.
The winner will be chosen at random using Random.org's Sequence Generator and announced on Monday, July 6, 2009.
You must be a U.S. resident to enter.
One (1) winner will receive AminoGenesis Perfect Reflection.
Winner must respond to my email/blog post within 48 hours with their contact information, including shipping address. If I don't hear from the winner within that time period, another name will be drawn and the first name will be disqualified. (I'm sorry, but I've had to institute that rule, as I sometimes found myself waiting weeks to hear from a winner in previous giveaways, which isn't fair to the other contestants.)
All contestants' names and contact information will be used only for the purposes of this giveaway. I do not sell, barter or trade my email list. Ever. Ever. Ever.
Questions? Email me, s'il vous plait, or just post in the comments. Merci!

That's it! Bonne chance!

Beauty Giveaway: LashFood!

2009-06-19T09:20:00.000-07:00

I'm Southeast Asian and Spanish, and that pretty much means that I have relatively short, sparse lashes. They're not bad, but they can use a bit of a boost now and then. Even the thickest mascaras have a hard time bumping up the volume.

If yours are the same, here's your chance to win the hottest new eyelash product to hit the beauty counters: LashFood. Here's more information from the LashFood launch press release:

New York, NY (December 22, 2008) – Move over full lips. Eyelashes are the next beauty must-have for 2009. From the pages of magazines to Hollywood’s red carpet, batting full, luxurious lashes is the latest “It” accessory. No matter how many coats of mascara or layers of extensions we apply, it seems like we can never achieve the look without getting the “Tammy Faye Baker” effect. Mascaras and lash extensions are unforgiving on eyelashes, leaving you with dry, brittle, and damaged lashes. LashFood is a new natural conditioning stimulant for thicker, stronger and more beautiful lashes in just 2 to 4 weeks!
“Many women denote their eyes as their best feature,” says Jane Kim, President and Founder of LashFood. “Long, full eyelashes have always symbolized femininity and exudes Hollywood glamour. For great eyelashes, it used to be either you had them, or you didn't. Now, with LashFood we can all have captivating eyes like legendary femme fatale Brigitte Bardot and iconic supermodel Twiggy. At LashFood, we provide consumers with the best eyelash care products to enhance their natural beauty.”
LashFood’s breakthrough natural ingredients, including Biotin an essential vitamin, Arginine a natural amino acid, and herbal extracts, helps promote the natural growth and strength of eyelashes and eyebrows. The result: your lashes become thicker, darker, and longer with this revolutionary conditioner.
How to Use LashFood?

The LashFood applicator is very similar to a liquid eyeliner applicator. One should apply the stimulating serum nightly along the root of the lashes. For faster results, apply the serum in the morning and in the evening. LashFood does not disrupt the daily application of make-up or other skincare routines.
What is in LashFood?

LashFood is formulated with the highest grade all natural ingredients available, and is designed to condition, repair, restore, and create longer healthier and more beautiful eyelashes and eyebrows. LashFood retails for $120.00 and will last up to 5 months.
When Can I Expect to See Results?

One should begin to see the lash line becoming thicker, fuller and healthier looking in just 2 to 4 weeks. LashFood will continue to prove results over time if used on a consistent basis.
Can LashFood be Used with Eyelash Extensions?
LashFood is a natural and water based product designed to be used with natural lashes as well as with eyelash extensions. LashFood can coincide with any daily mascara or eyelash extension product.
Big Eyelashes are the Big Thing this Recession
“The stock market is shot, and the cosmetics market is wobbly at best, but eyelashes are in,” says Jane Kim. “The beauty world is without a doubt a superficial sphere but sometimes it can also be a great sort of lens to gauge society at large. It has been suggested that during these tough times, women are buying eyelash products - it becomes a small-indulgence replacement for more costly investments like a pair of Manolo Blahniks.”
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LashFood can also be used to improve thin, over-plucked eyebrows. The natural ingredients are safe and easy to apply to the root of the brows to stimulate hair growth.
About LashFood
LashFood is an all natural eyelash and eyebrow conditioning stimulator that provides you with fuller, longer, darker, and stronger lashes. LashFood is formulated using the highest grade natural ingredients including Biotin, an essential vitamin, Arginine, a natural amino acid, and root and herbal extracts. The newest innovation of JB Cosmetics, LashFood is created by Jane Kim. JB Cosmetics is a well known cosmetic manufacturer that specializes in eyelash products and stands for sophistication and beauty.

And there you have it! Entering is super-easy: Just leave a comment on this post with your favorite eye makeup brand. I'm partial to L'Oreal and Lancome myself, but I know of others who live and die by Rimmel, Estee Lauder, and others. Now's your chance to share your faves with the My Inner French Girl community!

As usual, here are the rules:

Only one entry per person, please. Duplicate entries will result in automatic disqualification.
You must leave some way for me to contact you in your entry, either by linking to your blog (which hopefully will have your email address) or leaving your actual email address on the post itself. If I can't contact you personally, your entry will be disqualified.
Entries must be received no later than 6:00 pm Central Time, Friday, June 26, 2009.
You must leave a comment mentioning your fave eye makeup brand. If you don't wear eye makeup (I often don't), that's okay; just say so! Leaving comments like "Would love to win" without additional info will mean instant disqualification.
The winner will be chosen at random using Random.org's Sequence Generator and announced on Monday, June 29, 2009.
You do not have to be a U.S. resident to win, but if the winner does live outside of the United States, s/he will be responsible for all customs, taxes and/or import duties. Shipping charges, as usual, will be borne by My Inner French Girl.
One (1) winner will receive LashFood.
Winner must respond to my email/blog post within 48 hours with their contact information, including shipping address. If I don't hear from the winner within that time period, another name will be drawn and the first name will be disqualified. (I'm sorry, but I've had to institute that rule, as I sometimes found myself waiting weeks to hear from a winner in previous giveaways, which isn't fair to the other contestants.)
All contestants' names and contact information will be used only for the purposes of this giveaway. I do not sell, barter or trade my email list. Ever. Ever. Ever.
Questions? Email me, s'il vous plait, or just post in the comments. Merci!

That's it! And don't forget about my other giveaway as well, now posted on My Inner French Girl with a Monday, June 22nd deadline! Bonne chance!

Winner of MIFG Beauty Giveaway: Aroma-Sothys Relaxation Line

2009-06-11T10:25:00.000-07:00

And we have a winner! Congratulations to cindiizy on winning the Aroma-Sothys Relaxation Line! In response to my question about your favorite relaxation tips, she wrote:

I blow bubbles. It has your deep breathing exercise and it is also fun.

I agree. My sixteen-going-on-seventeen-month-old niece absolutely loves blowing bubbles in the park near their home, and just watching her do it is so soothing. But then again, aren't kids at that age just automatic stress relievers anyway?

Stay tuned sometime in the next week for another beauty giveaway! For the time being, this is where I'll be posting most (although not all) giveaways for My Inner French Girl readers. I'm planning a major, major blog overhaul over the next few weeks (with the goal of launching it on July 14th, Bastille Day, natch!), which will eliminate the need to separate these sponsored contests from my regular giveaways, but in the meantime, you can find more giveaways here and on the original MIFG blog. Again, merci mille to everyone for participating!

Beauty Giveaway: Aroma-Sothys relaxation line

2009-06-05T09:30:00.002-07:00

What would summer be without some cool beauty product giveaways?

Sothys, the renowned French beauty company, has generously offered My Inner French Girl readers the opportunity to win their three-step Aroma-Sothys relaxation line, including:

Aroma-Sothys Energizing Bath Essences Tablets: effervescent, playful and revitalizing bath pebbles that will enrich your bath with their tonic and energizing fragrance. Retail: US$26.00.
Aroma-Sothys Energizing Essential Oils Elixir: A magical experience of concentrated essential oils that promises to restore and tone the skin's natural essence. Retail value: US$26.00.
Aroma-Sothys Massage Elixir: Massage your body with a cocktail of ginger, nutmeg, orange, marula and mandarin essential oils. This elixir is sure to leave your skin with a satin-like gloss and perfume finish. Retail value: US$38.00.

[Note: The above product descriptions courtesy of the Sothys press release announcing these products.]

I don't know about you, but with all the stresses of moving, the rollercoaster economy and just everyday life, I'll take any opportunity to steal away some me-time and pamper myself with an at-home, DIY spa. Now's your chance to get a head start on that by entering to win these gorgeous products.

To qualify, simply submit a comment on this blog post giving us your all-time favorite relaxation trick. Spa day? Spa hour? Five-minute meditation? Dr. Weil's breathing practice? Yoga? Your own personal panic room? Would love to hear it. (Especially if you have a panic room.)

The rules:

Only one entry per person, please. Duplicate entries will result in automatic disqualification.
You must leave some way for me to contact you in your entry, either by linking to your blog (which hopefully will have your email address) or leaving your actual email address on the post itself. If I can't contact you personally, your entry will be disqualified.
Entries must be received no later than 6:00 pm Central Time, Wednesday, June 10, 2009.
The winner will be chosen at random using Random.org's Sequence Generator and announced on Thursday, June 9, 2009.
Per Sothys' request, only U.S.-based entries will be accepted.
One (1) winner will receive the Aroma-Sothys relaxation line. Shipping charges will be borne by Sothys.
Winner must respond to my email/blog post within 48 hours with their contact information, including shipping address. If I don't hear from the winner within that time period, another name will be drawn and the first name will be disqualified. (I'm sorry, but I've had to institute that rule, as I sometimes found myself waiting weeks to hear from a winner in previous giveaways, which isn't fair to the other contestants.)
All contestants' names and contact information will be used only for the purposes of this giveaway. I do not sell, barter or trade my email list. Ever. Ever. Ever. Sothys will receive the winner's name and contact information only in order to mail the prize.
Questions? Email me, s'il vous plait, or just post in the comments. Merci!

That's it! Bonne chance!

Oh, and don't forget about my other giveaway, too! Deadline for that one is on Monday!