Thursday, July 8, 2010

Easy,Breezy, Beautiful: CoverGirl Smoky Eye Kit

Welcome to Finance Foodie Presents: Pioneering Products. These series brings you the exclusive 411 on all the cool products that have recently come into the marketplace! 

“G.L.A.M.O.U.R.O.U.S… flossy flossy”

I’ve always been a huge fan of makeup products – the amount of time I spend browsing the makeup aisle in a Walmart is rivaled by only the amount of time I spend in the ice cream novelties section. Although the colors and different types of products are fascinating, it can get overwhelming – all the possible combination send me in a tizzy!

Not wanting to be the "Hot Mess" of the group when I go out on the town, I was uber glad that CoverGirl sent me three of their new Smoky Eye kits to test drive. Each of these fantastic kits include a CoverGirl SmokyShadowBlast eyeshadow stick, LineExact Liquid Liner, and LashBlast Volume-Blasting Mascara and come in three “looks” – Glamorous, Natural, and Bold.

I decided to try out the Glamorous kit for the Absinthe Tour of Boston last week because my thought process was: Absinthe=Speakeasies=Roaring 20’s=Glamorous. Now if you are a beginner (or an even veteran) with makeup you are going to love these kits because they come with step by step instructions (with pictures) that make creating the Smoky Eye easy as pie!

So here is me before, sans makeup and un-glammed up…

…and this is me after!

Cool, eh? Plus it only took me about 5 minutes to achieve this look – no muss and no fuss and out the door with time to spare!

***Giveaway***


Congrats #151! - ABostonFan
"green eyeshadow for my green eyes"\

Please email financefoodie [at] gmail [dot] com with your mailing address so I can send your prize! You have 2 days (48 hours) to respond or the prize goes to alternate winners
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CoverGirl and financefoodie.com is giving one lucky reader a $20 gift card to Walmart to buy their own Smoky Eye kit (or to pick up general snacks)

You can enter up to FOUR times:

1. REQUIRED: In my comments section, tell me what is your (or your wife's, girlfriend's, female relative's) must have makeup product (mine is black liquid eyeliner - it really gives my eyes a pop!)
2. Follow Finance Foodie on Twitter (leave a separate comment telling me this)
3. Reblog / Retweet this giveaway (leave a separate comment telling me this)
4. Stumble Upon or Digg this giveaway (leave a separate comment telling me this)

Contest ended Wednesday July 14 at 5pm EST. Winners will be chosen via random integer generator on random.org announced on the financefoodie.com site shortly afterwards that night!

[Note: Smoky Eye Kits and Walmart giftcard were all provided to me by CoverGirl via myblogspark]

270 comments:

  1. My must have is foundation!

    choateorama(at)gmail(dot)com

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  2. Lip gloss is my must-have!

    mami2jcn at gmail dot com

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  3. Mascara but usually I need it all to look decent! lol

    frogz60@hotmail.com

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  4. it's a toss up between my black mascara and my lip gloss, I feel naked without both

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  5. I tweeted http://twitter.com/eyzofblu63/status/18045947840

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  6. I follow Finance Foodie on Twitter: lazybones344

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  7. Lip Gloss is a must have!
    mintstatesportswear(at)juno(dot)com

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  8. My must have makeup product is scented lip balm. Just having the scent under my nose makes me happy.
    Alicia Webster
    5webs@comcast.net

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  9. My must have make up product is lip gloss!

    LWons@HotMail.com

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  10. need chapstick- vaseline- gloss mrs.mommyyatgmail

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  11. Twitter follower @auntiethesis

    shel704 at aol dot com

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  12. I never leave the house without a coating of black mascara on my lashes.

    shel704 at aol dot com

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  13. Tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/auntiethesis/status/18052310844

    shel704 at aol dot com

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  14. My must have item is under eye concealer...gotta cover up those tired eyes! LOL! THANKS!

    mycreativecontainers@yahoo.com

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  15. Black Mascara is definitely my must have!

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  16. Lip gloss - I rarely wear makeup, but I do dabble with the gloss.

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  17. Mine is Mascara. I have the smallest eyelashes and without mascara, it looks like I don't have any.
    Thanks so much.
    rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

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  18. I tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/peg42/status/18058227583
    Thanks again
    rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

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  19. My dark brown Maybelline mascara. I can get by without anything else.

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  20. My must have is my black eyeshadow that I use as liner! My eyes are almond shaped and small and without eyeliner its a disaster!

    Gardenstatemom(at)aol(dot)com

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  21. I follow on twitter. Twitter name is Tammylyne :)
    Gardenstatemom(at)aol(dot)com

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  22. I stumbled this post :)
    Stumble name is Tammylyne :)
    Gardenstatemom(at)aol(dot)com

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  23. I tweeted :)
    http://twitter.com/Tammylyne/status/18061710563
    Gardenstatemom(at)aol(dot)com

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  24. My must have is blush!
    kitkat 234 at gmail dot comw

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  25. Follow you on twitter @kitkat234
    kitkat 234 at gmail dot com

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  26. Tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/kitkat234/status/18062776080
    kitkat 234 at gmail dot com

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  27. My must have is mascara. I think I look like an alien without it.
    ~K http://scr.im/nerak

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  28. I'm very fair skinned so I need my foundation with sunscreen built in.

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  29. My must have item is mascara, otherwise my really light eyelashes disappear.
    lenz.nicole(at)gmail(dot)com

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  30. I tweeted http://twitter.com/cstironkat/status/18064170791

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  31. I'm following you on Twitter as Kristisdeals1.

    kristisdeals1 at yahoo dot com

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  32. My must have is mascara. I don't leave home without it!

    kristisdeals1 at yahoo dot com

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  33. My must have is Lip Gloss.

    dawns_horizen@yahoo.com

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  34. Must have blue eye shadow. Very important. :) swiener1[at]tampabay.rr.com

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  35. My must have is mascara.
    austma7@aol.com

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  36. Mascara and lip gloss

    egle(dot)mane(at)gmail(dot)com

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  37. Black Mascara is a must for me.
    kathyluman@gmail dot com

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  38. I'm following @financefoodie1 on twitter.
    kathylumsn@gmail dot com

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  39. Tweet: http://twitter.com/kathyluman/status/18073630234
    kathyluman@gmail dot com

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  40. My must have makeup product is mascara.

    jeanilynne at gmail dot com

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  41. Following @financefoodie1 on Twitter (@bloggyfinds)

    jeanilynne at gmail dot com

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  42. Tweet (@bloggyfinds):
    http://twitter.com/bloggyfinds/status/18076356099

    jeanilynne at gmail dot com

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  43. My must have is mascara

    Bloggytime20 at yahoo dot com

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  44. My must-have item is blush. I just feel so pale and sick-looking without it!

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  45. guessing lipgloss

    chromiumman (at) mail (dot) com

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  46. I have to have mineral foundation or I just look blotchy and scary!

    safety_chick@hotmail.com

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  47. My must have is Almay cover stick.

    couponboss at gmail dot com

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  48. Mine is mineral foundation.

    rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com

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  49. Twitter follower: rhoneygee

    rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com

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  50. It's Lip gloss for me :)

    mandalarctic at gmail dot com

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  51. My must have make-up product is concealer.

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  52. HORTON111@AOL.COM

    MOISTURIZER ON MY FACE...IT IS SO DRY

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  53. Mine is lip balm!
    txgigggles@yahoo.com

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  54. I always got to have black eyeliner.

    teenytig@sbcglobal.net

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  55. Must have for my daughter is her lipstick.

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  56. I'm pretty low maintenance - I just need some clear lip gloss!
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  57. Mine is a pretty pink blush! I can't stand looking pale since I have such fair skin!!
    Cassie
    cjm92995@yahoo.com

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  58. Lipstick i can't live without it!

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  59. I have to have lip gloss!
    Thanks!

    fineinsanity {at} live {dot} com

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  60. my must have are good applicator brushes, I get new ones every year and wash them really well, if you have good brushes your make up lokos so much better!

    jennifer.lleras@gmail.com

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  61. My must have is foundation. As I get older, I need it more and more to even out my skin tone.

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  62. I follow on twitter (ohstac)

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  63. tweet
    http://twitter.com/ohstac/status/18134383514

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  64. Mine is tinted lip gloss, I can go with nothing else if I have that.Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill@comcast.net

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  65. definitely lipstick and a smile!

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  66. My must have product is bronzer!

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  67. Black eyeliner has always been my must have, but it's starting to edge over to foundation.

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  68. I'm following you on twitter (The_Sunshyn)

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  69. I tweeted this
    http://twitter.com/The_Sunshyn/status/18146720639

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  70. My daughter has to have eyeliner for her eyes. Don't ask me why, because I really dont know.


    tom_gibson7@yahoo.com

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  71. I agree... black eyeliner just makes my whole face seem brighter... nothing else seems to be able to 'complete' the look

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  72. twitter follow @eswright18
    eswright18 at gmail.com

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  73. Under eye concealer is my must have product.
    eswright18 at gmail.com

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  74. Tweet
    http://twitter.com/eswright18/status/18151592805
    eswright18 at gmail.com

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  75. I MUST have a good sunscreen.

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  76. Brown felt tip eyeliner, love it!

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  77. I follow you on twitter (@jjak2003)
    jjak2003 at gmail dot com

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  78. I am never without chapstick. I'm on a never ending mission to find "the one" that keeps lips perfectly moisturized AND gives a healthy tinted sheen.
    jjak2003 at gmail dot com

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  79. I tweeted
    http://twitter.com/jjak2003/statuses/18166839130
    jjak2003 at gmail dot com

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  80. For me, it's blush.

    sksweeps (at) earthlink (dot) net

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  81. I must have a really nice foundation.

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  82. My must have is black waterproof eyeliner. I neeeeed it.

    ellaetc(at)gmail(dot)com

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  83. tweeted! http://twitter.com/ellaanachronism/status/18194009981

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  84. Following on twitter @ellaanachronism

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  85. My aunt likes lipstick.

    hellrzr(at)juno(dot)com

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  86. My wife HAS to have foundation. She is always worried about her skin and wants to put that layer on her face no matter what.

    jmcharries@cox.net

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  87. I tweeted at http://twitter.com/JCHARRIES/status/18204888170

    jmcharries@cox.net

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  88. I follow Finance Foodie on Twitter under the name JCHARRIES

    jmcharries@cox.net

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  89. I don't wear a lot of makeup but when I do, I have to have foundation. Thank you!

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  90. It's a toss up between black eyeliner and lip gloss. I carry both in my purse.

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  91. I tweeted about this giveaway at http://twitter.com/GMERRELL/status/18224966146

    gmmerrell@yahoo.com

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  92. I follow you on twitter (@GMERRELL)

    gmmerrell@yahoo.com

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  93. I have to have blush. My skin is what I have most issues with and I find it really helps!

    gmmerrell@yahoo.com

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  94. I follow you on twitter (honeypie411). honeypie411 at yahoo dot com

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  95. I can't do without mascara. honeypie411 at yahoo dot com

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  96. My must-have makeup product is lip gloss.

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  97. Follow you on Twitter

    greeeneyedwhwom

    ty

    nancyrobster at gmail dot com

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  98. I, like you, need a black liquid or pen eyeliner!

    ty

    nancyrobster at gmail dot com
    (in Canada)

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  99. Tweet


    http://twitter.com/greeeneyedwhwom/status/18243296818


    nancyrobster at gmail dot com

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  100. I'm following @financefoodie1 on Twitter @amandapersists

    Thanks again!

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  101. My must have is tinted lip gloss. That, some mascara and a Q-Tip, and I can do things that would impress Macgyver. Thanks for the chance to win:)

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  102. Lip gloss for me!!
    Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill@comcast.net

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  103. I follow you on twitter @deegee13

    dreamzz12{at}aol{Dot]com

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  104. it's actually cover girl lash blast mascara :)

    dreamzz12{at}aol{dot]com

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  105. tweeted

    http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/18249983535

    dreamzz12{at}aol{dot]com

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  106. tweeted

    http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/18249983535

    dreamzz12{at}aol{dto]com

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  107. I dugg this as deegee13!

    dreamzz12{at}aol{dot}com

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  108. I need foundation to look like a normal human being!
    panicxduh[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  109. Following Finance Foodie via Twitter.
    http://www.twitter.com/erinxduh
    panicxduh[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  110. Stumbled this giveaway post!
    username:erinxduh
    panicxduh[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  111. My mother can't do without pink lipstick

    Paul
    tomservo56954 at comcast dot net

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  112. My must have make up product is moisturizer with sunscreen. I can go without anything else, but not my moisturizer.
    Susan
    mama2rob at yahoo dot com

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  113. It is a tie between eyeliner, charcoal black and tinted moisturizer.

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  114. idahomom7 is following you on twitter

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  115. Raspberry with Green Tea from Softlips.

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  116. crazyred61@yahoo.com
    gotta have eyeliner. the roll up kind

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  117. My must-have makeup product is black mascara. It actually helps me look like I slept the night before.

    Maggie at tethered mommy dot com

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  118. I’m following you on Twitter as tetheredmommy.

    Maggie at tethered mommy dot com

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  119. following financefoodie1 on twitter (Lona728)

    Lona728@yahoo dot com

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  120. Must have pink lip gloss

    Lona728@yahoo dot com

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  121. I follow Finance Foodie on Twitter

    fairydancer35

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  122. My must have is mascara...i can go without a lot, but I need a bit of mascara to go out!

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  123. tweeted

    http://twitter.com/fairydancer35/status/18315153281

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  124. I have to have mascara and lip balm.

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  125. I must have lipstick :) Thankyou

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  126. Definetly lipstick!

    melissamcnicol at yahoo dot com

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  127. green eyeshadow for my green eyes

    melissa.elliot1547 at aol dot come

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  128. Mascara is my "must have"! I have red eyelashes and it's not very attractive without mascara!

    sweepyhead at gmail dot com

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  129. I feel naked if I leave the house without mascara. It makes me look healthy and awake. :)
    kirbycolby at gmail dot com

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  130. tweet! thank you! http://twitter.com/Aerated/status/18377654683
    kirbycolby at gmail dot com

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  131. Eyeliner for sure!

    trippyjaent at hotmail dot com

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  132. Mine is also eyeliner, I can't leave the house without it! Thanks!

    Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com

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  133. My must have is black mascara.

    tderosa142 at gmail dot com

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  134. tweet!

    http://twitter.com/terri142/status/18387007357

    tderosa142 at gmail dot com

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  135. I follow you on twitter.(terri142)

    tderosa142 at gmail dot com

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  136. foundation!


    covertpeace(at)gmail(dot)com

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  137. dugg:
    http://digg.com/people/Forays_of_a_Finance_Foodie_Easy_Breezy_Beautiful_CoverGirl


    covertpeace(at)gmail(dot)com

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  138. My must have is Mascara. JD

    SamneneD@aol.com

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  139. tweet
    http://twitter.com/pixie13sweeps/status/18400436323

    gevin13{at}gmail{dot}com

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  140. I follow you on twitter @pixie13sweeps

    gevin13{at}gmail{dot}com

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  141. Chapstick is my Must-Have. I do not leave the hose EVER without at least one tube in my purse & i always have at least on tube by my bed.

    gevin13{at}gmail{dot}com

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  142. My must-have makeup item is lipstick.

    wolfcarol451(at)gmail(dot)com

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  143. Never leave the house without mascara!

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  144. Mascara--mascara--mascara!
    dolniaks[at]consolidated[dot]net

    ReplyDelete
  145. My must have makeup item is mascara.

    Dancehottie1621@aol.com

    ReplyDelete
  146. My must have cosmetic is Merle Norman Forest Green Eyeliner.
    Thank you so much for the giveaway.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

    ReplyDelete
  147. Awesome blog and thanks for the giveaway!
    Would love, love, LOVE to win this!
    =]

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  148. I always wear mascara and lip gloss.

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  149. Must have - Mascara!
    Brings out my eyes.
    barbara.montyj at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  150. It' a tweet!
    http://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/18449151912
    barbara.montyj at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  151. here is my tweet
    http://twitter.com/rosidentevil/status/18456726393

    ReplyDelete
  152. My must-have make up item is powder foundation

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  153. I need mascara-i am fair with blonde hair. Mascara is my best friend.

    flyergal82 at yahoo dot com

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  154. I'm following you on Twitter (@neverdene).
    - amysweeps [at] gmail [dot] com

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  155. My only must have is also black liquid liner. A secondary must have is a taupe eye pencil that I use to line my lips and tone down my lipstick.

    Thanks!

    amysweeps at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  156. I dugg this post. My username is neverdene.
    - amysweeps [at] gmail [dot] com

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  157. tweet - http://twitter.com/neverdene/status/18462865375

    amysweeps at gmail dot com

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  158. My must-have makeup item is any mineral makeup's mineral veil (I'm currently using Sobare Beauty). But, the veil gives such a nice matte finish to my face... love it!

    Thanks for the chance!

    mybabyblessings [at] gmail [dot] com

    ReplyDelete
  159. My must have is lip gloss!
    mmg (at) roadrunner (dot) com

    ReplyDelete
  160. I have to have lip gloss.
    shawnac68@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  161. I follow Finance Foodie on Twitter
    @ShannaEAnderson
    shanna.elizabeth@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  162. FACE POWDER! =]
    shanna.elizabeth@hotmail.com

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  163. My must have is under-eye concealer -- at least lately since I never seem to get enough sleep with two kids!

    marielay@gmail.com

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  164. my foundation is always a must, it really even out my tone
    nms147@hotmail.com

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  165. Twitter follower-jessilyn82
    jessibear19(at)aol(dot)com

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  166. I never leave home without mascara, it makes my eyes look much more awake!
    jessibear19(at)aol(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  167. tweet
    http://twitter.com/Jessilyn82/status/18477855377

    jessibear19(at)aol(dot)com

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  168. I have to have my Burt's Bees chapstick.

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  169. My must have make up product is lip gloss with color. Something about a bright smile makes me able to face the day.

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  170. I must have mascara!

    jennylovesjeff (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  171. My compact, so that I don't have a shiny nose

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  172. I like to have pencil eyeliner (kohl) or I look really washed out.

    msurosey@yahoo.com

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  173. I love Burts Bees Lip Tints!!
    cyclona66(At) aol dot com

    ReplyDelete
  174. Clinique Base ... not sure why it is so very important, but if she doesn't have that, no make-up gets used.

    ReplyDelete
  175. My must have is dark brown eyeliner. Thank you for the lovely giveaway.

    sewmuchstuff at ymail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  176. I tweeted

    http://twitter.com/SewMuchStuff/status/18485390642

    ReplyDelete
  177. My must have is mascara!
    winnieayala at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  178. I stumbled (stumble id sewmuchstuff)

    sewmuchstuff at ymail dot com

    ReplyDelete