Happy Mother's Day Contest With Philosophy Winner!

I'm excited to finally announce the winner of the gift basket give away from Philosophy worth $250 +! Two new items have been added to the basket: Pure Grace Shower Cream and Pure Grace Shower Gel!

Without further ado the winner that was randomly chosen by Random.org is............ Zoe of Sleepy Moon Design!!! 

Congratulations! Since your mother didn't give you any beauty advice we hope this amazing gift basket will come in handy! You will be contacted shortly for your mailing address. 

Thank you to everyone that entered and tweeted! I love all our readers and supporters so be on the look out for more amazing contests! xoxo

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Happy Mother's Day Contest With Philosophy!

Makeup Junkie is thrilled to announce our Mother's Day contest give away featuring a gift basket from Philosophy worth $250! I've been a fan of the brand for a long time, particularly the yummy smelling 3 in 1 shower gels and Purity Made Simple. I love the whole 'philosophy' behind the brand - skincare that improves your physical appearance and your inner well-being. Their products are always packaged in fun 1950's inspired themes.

Mother's Day is one of my favourite holidays. After many years of spoiling my mom, I finally get to be spoiled and have a day all to myself! Being a mother has given me a greater appreciation and love for my mom's experience as a single mother of 3. And thanks to my mom, I credit her for my love of beauty products. #1 beauty tip my mom instilled in me? Take care of your skin! My mom's skin is like a baby's bottom and looks as youthful as a teenager's! She never goes a day without moisturizing her skin. 

Here are the contest details (open to Canadian and U.S. residents only):

1. You must follow us on Twitter and be a fan on our Facebook page. Twitter: @MakeupJunkieJDT Facebook: Makeup Junkie
2. Twitter about our Philosophy Mother's Day contest and mentioning @MakeupJunkieJDT. Spread the word!
3. Leave a comment sharing the best beauty tip your mother has ever told you. 
4. Contest will run until May 5th at 12 pm. One lucky winner will be randomly chosen and announced the same day.

Easy right? Now do you want to see what you'll be winning? 

1. Philosophy Amazing Grace Perfumed Shampoo, Shower Gel and Bubble Bath ($17-34.50 USD): Best selling, uniquely feminine, moisturizing shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath created for the most gracious bodies. Because it is formulated with nourishing milk proteins, it calms even the most sensitive skin and nourishes the driest hair. clean skin and hair never smelled so amazing.

2. Philosophy Amazing Grace Perfumed Firmed Body Emulsion ($22-44.50 USD): Amazing grace perfumed firming body emulsion is enriched with natural olive and macadamia nut oils to help soften skin and aid in moisture retention while shea butter helps nourish dry skin. Vitamins e and c provide antioxidant protection, and a firming ingredient helps tone the skin leaving it feeling velvety soft and smelling beautiful.

3. Philosophy Cinnamon Buns Ultra Rich 3-in-1 Shampoo, Shower Gel, and Bubble Bath ($6-25 USD): when you lather up with this ultra rich 3-in-1 formula you will be reminded of the warm, decadent smell of cinnamon buns radiating from the kitchen.

4. Philosophy Help Me Retinol Treatment ($18-45 USD): An award-winning, clinically-tested nighttime retinol cream. This advanced skincare treatment minimizes the appearance of large pores, fine lines, improves skin discoloration and clears congested pores.

5. Philosophy The Oxygen Peel In-Home Kit ($50 USD): The oxygen peel is a two-step skin rejuvenation treatment for problem skin. This unique, long-standing customer favorite bathes the skin in oxygen while rapidly exfoliating, smoothing and hydrating the skin. 

6. Philosophy Makeup Optional Kit ($78 USD): This 4 step daily skincare regimen with a 2 step weekly peel treatment is designed to give you radiantly clear, beautifully bright and impeccably smooth skin. The kit includes: purity made simple one-step facial cleanser 8 oz., when hope is not enough firming and lifting serum 1 oz., hope in a jar world-famous moisturizer 2 oz. and hope in a tube eye and lip firming cream .5 oz. plus a three week supply of the microdelivery peel.

Amazing right? Pamper the special women in your life or yourself with this phenomenal gift basket full of all your skincare needs! I might just enter - kidding! Good luck! xoxo

www.philosophy.com

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Beauty Review: Hope In A Jar Was Not Hope Enough!

I don't usually like to write bad reviews but I felt the need to vent my dislike towards "cult classic" Philosophy's Hope In A Jar moisturizer. Months ago, my skin was going through some tough times - dry, flaky, fine lines, breakouts, you name it. I read review after review raving about Hope In A Jar so I thought my chances were really good at scoring THE perfect moisturizer. Here is what it promises:

"Healthy, radiant skin is yours. Smooth this moisturizer on the face morning and night for skin that looks like you turned back time—without the wishing. The antioxidant soufflé formula hydrates to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and discoloration while improving texture."

Here is what really happened: After I washed my face with Philosophy's Purity Made Simple (LOVE!), I couldn't wait to slather on Hope In A Jar. From the first twist of the jar I smelt a faint odor that smelled a bit off, like sweaty feet. The offending odor became stronger and stronger until the cap came off. I thought it was a bit odd because I had heard it smelt like lavender. I decided to brush it off and went ahead slathering it on. My skin immediately looked rosy and healthy. Then suddenly my skin started to tighten and started flaking everywhere! I decided my skin needed a month to adjust to my new skincare products, but three months later my skin was still flaking and tight. I saw no noticeable difference in my fine lines and the texture of my skin was not glowy or soft.

I figured the combo of Purity Made Simple and Hope was too harsh for my skin. I tried washing my face with Cetaphil and using Hope but it made no difference. My skin hated me and I didn't blame it. After I trashed the cream, I stuck with Purity Made Simple and my Cetaphil moisturizer. All was not lost and my skin is looking more radiant, healthier and clearer than it has ever looked! Yay!

Although it didn't work for me, it probably works for a lot of other people. Beauty products are personal to everyone's needs. But seriously, they really need to do something about the scent! It made me gag every time I put it on! Tried it? What did you think? Love it? Hate it?

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Mother's Day Gift Ideas!

What do you get for the woman that has everything? From experience, it seems beauty products never get old! For a few years my brother's and I would get my mother a new fragrance or bath and body products every year. And every year she would still glee with excitement because my mom is Mama Makeup Junkie! If you've been fretting over what to get the woman that let you try on her lipstick when you were four, that scolded you when you picked on your little brother, that read your diary during high school, that paid your rent when you were broke, and that is the best grandmother to your kid(s), fret no more because you're bound to find some wonderful gifts for the woman that has everything!

How utterly gorgeous is this bag accessory from YSL ($56 USD)? It's like a jewelry piece and cosmetics, two of my favourite things, in one! This bag accessory can customize a bag or belt includes a solid perfume and fuchsia pearly lip gloss. Perfect for that glamorous mom-on-the-go!
For more luxurious gift ideas visit YSLBeauty.

You can give your mother breakfast in bed without lifting a finger thanks to Philosophy's yummy 3 in-1 Shampoo, Shower Gel, and Bubble Bath trio ($30 USD) in Cafe Au Lait, Fresh Cream, and Belgian Waffles. Mmm... I am a huge fan of any of Philosophy's shower gels because they come in such mouth-watering scents! Your mom will love the idea of having breakfast in bed anytime she'd like!

For more beautiful gift ideas visit Sephora.com

For the mother that can't decide on what lip colour to wear or loves to mix and blend, Bobbi Brown's limited edition Lip Gloss Palette is a staple of gorgeous shimmery neutrals. Bobbi Brown is known for creating beautiful convenient palettes. She takes the guess work out of matching the right colours together. This is one palette you just can't go wrong with!

For more gift ideas visit BobbiBrownCosmetics.com

Oh Chanel, why do you make me covet so? Chanel's Multi-Use Makeup Palette ($85 USD)is a mix of best-selling colours and exclusives, four eye shadows, four lip colours and one blush. This is for the mother who is a sophisticated, social butterfly. This palette will take her from day office to evening gala!

For more lovely gift ideas visit Chanel.com

For the earth-conscious mother The Body Shop is full of planet-friendly pampering treats! Pick up a Bag For Life bag and fill it up with any of The Body Shop's gift sets. A Bag For Life is only $5 and every time you buy one $2 from every bag sold goes to the Canadian Women's Foundation, an organization working to stop violence in the home. Buying this bag also saves the planet because you're refusing the use of plastic bags. This bag is made from Teddy Exports, The Body Shop's Community Trade supplier in southern India. I love gifts that just keep on giving!

For more planet-friendly gifts visit The Body Shop



Don't forget about TotalBeauty.com's Totally Green Sweepstakes! Prizes are being given away everyday so hurry be one of the lucky winners! Click here for contest details.

Know a busy mom-on-the-go? Hah! What mother isn't busy? Three Custom Color understands what products busy mom's need which is why the brand created the ultimate beauty survival kit called Mom-On-The-Go ($98.50)! The kit was inspired by co-founder, Trae Bodge, when she found out she was first expecting. The set is available in Cool and Warm and consists of an eye shadow, lip and cheek stain, bronzer, their best-seller Clarifier Pencil, Face Powder Brush, Clear Brow Gel, Refillable Trio with Mirror, and Double-ended Brush, and a Dante Beatrix Bebe Carry-all Envelope. Not sure if this is the right gift? If your mother is in the NY area get her a Gift Certificate for a One-On-One consultation ($85-$125 USD) at The Three Custom Color Specialists Color Studio! Her personal Color Specialist will provide application tips and expert color advice based on mom's personal needs and preference. If she's not in the area, give her the ultimate gift and fly her in!


Thinking a spa get-away is the ticket to her heart? Check out some sweet deals and spa ideas from Spa Beautifully by Ellen Mirza also of Lipstick, Powder, 'n, Paint!

As fabulous and covet-worthy as these gifts are, nothing beats hearing "I love you mom" followed by lots of hugs and kisses! Who am I kidding? Splurge for a gift please or make one from the heart! lol Happy shopping!

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Beauty Review: Purity Made Simple

Who doesn't love products that make your life simple? My skin a few months ago was going through some turmoil - breakouts, dryness, noticeable acne scars, you name it! My skin was going through a vicious cycle because the more I broke out the more makeup I wore. I've been using Cetaphil cleanser for years, but it was too gentle to thoroughly clean off the makeup. It was time to stop messing around with my skin so I finally settled on Philosophy's Purity Made Simple cleanser after reading many positive reviews.

Purity Made Simple is described as a "highly effective one-step cleanser". Deep cleans and dissolves makeup. Well, it's been 3 months and my skin is loving it! Surprisingly it didn't work well with the cult classic Philosophy Hope in Jar (this will be for another review) because it made my skin super dry and tight. Peeling, flaky skin not attractive. But Cetaphil moisturizer and Purity cleanser work harmoniously together. The creamy cleanser really deep cleans my skin and if you scrub your skin for 60 seconds like it says to do your skin feels and looks squeaky clean. It's also clears up nasty pimples right away and has prevented new ones from coming. I chronically break out around my jaw line but since using the cleanser I've had fewer breakouts! It's a tougher cleanser but it's definitely gentle enough for sensitive skin which I have on occasion. $14 (CAD) for the 3.5 ounce bottle is a little steep since I'm used to inexpensive drugstore brands, but it's definitely worth it for me. A little goes a long way - it hasn't even reached halfway through the bottle after 3 months.

All in all, it has made my life simpler! Healthier, pimple-flake free skin makes for less makeup and less time applying makeup! Happy shopping! What do you think of this cleanser? Love it or hate it?

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