Lancer Dermatology Giveaway ($200 worth in prize)

Hello there, my beauties!<br /><br />How's Monday going for ya? Me, I wish I slept early last night. But let's put sleep aside, shall we? Today, I'm so excited to announce the biggest giveaway My Makeup Blog has ever hosted. The generous folks from <a href="http://www.lancerdermatology.com/">Lancer Dermatology</a> and their PR sponsored a set of skincare products I reviewed last week (<a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/clear-skin-with-lancer-method-skincare.html">click here</a> for the review.) This means one lucky reader will get a chance to win this trio of products worth $200! No, I'm not kidding, the combined cost is 200 bucks! How swell is that?<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-tcqZp2ZneuPi8iPZTJj3oIAFybwmslukmxLXN8zCQ44AZVwxCAXvVH974qPy5dcrkQx18cQY8TkF-PO1jgCNzpVVHi1tRdX5k7s3WhIXUwKPxwzbMhw-Mtkk48NLnSQMO8Ux2ClkjM8/s1600/IMG_1449.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-tcqZp2ZneuPi8iPZTJj3oIAFybwmslukmxLXN8zCQ44AZVwxCAXvVH974qPy5dcrkQx18cQY8TkF-PO1jgCNzpVVHi1tRdX5k7s3WhIXUwKPxwzbMhw-Mtkk48NLnSQMO8Ux2ClkjM8/s400/IMG_1449.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br />Wanna know how to enter this contest? Jump!<br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br />There are two ways to win:<br /><br /><b>1. Be a follower of my blog via Google Connection:</b><br /><br />This is super easy and won't take you more than 3 clicks. You take a look on the right sidebar, the "Follow" box is right underneath my Twitter and RSS buttons. Just click on it and it will take you to the rest of the procedure.<br /><br /><b>2. Be my email subscriber:</b><br /><br />This is like sitting in the front row seat of my blog: you get an email delivered to you everyday, on the day I blog. If I don't blog that day, you don't have any new mail to alert you of the cool stuff happening at My Makeup Blog. It does not take that long to register, either, and once you do, <i>please verify</i> your email address. If you don't, your entry will be voided.<br /><br /><form action="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify" method="post" onsubmit="window.open('http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=MyMakeupBlog', 'popupwindow', 'scrollbars=yes,width=400,height=400');return true" style="border-bottom: rgb(204,204,204) 1px solid; border-left: rgb(204,204,204) 1px solid; border-right: rgb(204,204,204) 1px solid; border-top: rgb(204,204,204) 1px solid; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-top: 3px; text-align: center;" target="popupwindow">Enter your email address:<br /><input autocomplete="OFF" name="email" style="width: 300px;" /><br /><input name="uri" type="hidden" /><input name="loc" type="hidden" /><input type="submit" /><br />Delivered by <a href="http://feedburner.google.com/" target="_blank">FeedBurner</a></form><br />Once you are a follower, just <span style="font-size: large;">fill this form</span> and that's it, you're done! One entry per person, please!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>The contest is over, thank you for your interest!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>For extra credits, you can do either or both of this:<br /><br /><ol><li>Blog about this in your blog: it does not have to be a separate entry, a link to this entry will earn you an extra raffle ticket to win.</li><li>Retweet on Twitter for an extra chance to win: <b>RT @MyMakeupBlog for a chance to win $200 worth of skincare products from Lancer Dermatology http://bit.ly/bw0oeT </b></li></ol><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">This giveaway is opened from <b>now</b> until 12p<b>m EST or GMT +5, May 23rd, 2010</b>. Winner will be randomly chosen and announced here on my blog so please check back to see if you win. This contest is opened to U.S and Canada residents 18 or older.</div></div><br />Good luck, everybody!<br /><br /><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/shortylam/?action=view&current=endcredit.png" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/shortylam/endcredit.png" /></a> P.S: If you like my blog, please <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border-bottom: 0pt; border-left: 0pt; border-right: 0pt; border-top: 0pt; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">subscribe to my feed.</a> Thanks a lot!

Lancer Dermatology Giveaway ($200 worth in prize)

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UPrinting.com Business Card Giveaway Winner

Hi everyone,<br /><br />It's time to announce the winner of UPrinting.com Business Card giveaway. As usual, I use the true random number generator at <a href="http://random.org/">Random.org</a> to pick a winner and...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSI_j_59E_DqYJ5MGJ14-KX4drVnBiXh1pkeVJVIwSqgo_vhbFjjZimCvWVypB5UiIMSPZW_6bfaKvsg6Q3I3wI4bRKJ8lQ0BMkG35n8hlRpCZmpI04JpdZ2LO7Cf9CiER5rGLjJcWNpQ/s1600/UPrinting+Giveaway+Winner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSI_j_59E_DqYJ5MGJ14-KX4drVnBiXh1pkeVJVIwSqgo_vhbFjjZimCvWVypB5UiIMSPZW_6bfaKvsg6Q3I3wI4bRKJ8lQ0BMkG35n8hlRpCZmpI04JpdZ2LO7Cf9CiER5rGLjJcWNpQ/s320/UPrinting+Giveaway+Winner.jpg" width="264" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations, <a href="http://beautyandgardens.blogspot.com/">Stephanie</a>! </div><div style="text-align: left;">You are the third participant since the giveaway started. I'm sure these business cards will be useful for your business. I will let UPrinting.com know and they will contact you shortly.</div><br />For other readers: there are other giveaways coming soon. In fact, I will announce the Lancer Dermatology skincare giveaway next week. Please stay tuned for that one.<br /><br /><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/shortylam/?action=view&current=endcredit.png" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/shortylam/endcredit.png" /></a> P.S: If you like my blog, please <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">subscribe to my feed.</a> Thanks a lot!

UPrinting.com Business Card Giveaway Winner

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Peach & Cream FOTD

Hi everyone,<br /><br />Last week, I realized my passport was about to expire. After filling what seems like a million pieces of paperwork, I was ready to submit them to get a new passport. However, I still needed one thing: passport photo. From past experience, I realize doing a smokey eyed look with nude lips for passport photo is not a good strategy. The photographer is no Richard Avedon and most of the time, you get florescent light instead of studio light. So if you do the smokey eyed, your pictures may end up with you looking tragic in it. And I am not even kidding you, I have proof. But to save your soul, I am not going to share :)<br /><br />And this was what I came up with:<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp6KVqDQ4ODvyLp02NRQynzHoMo8p91a1kYCcHbNJPh0gMOoywCzIulbSd1QAnVjEGlbOouPA_bi-J0DANfOwXier3_inenz-x7SSC8CqTXoETz1Du2WWxZpCrSXr1ePQJEsYe8dtO_dE/s1600/IMG_1460.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp6KVqDQ4ODvyLp02NRQynzHoMo8p91a1kYCcHbNJPh0gMOoywCzIulbSd1QAnVjEGlbOouPA_bi-J0DANfOwXier3_inenz-x7SSC8CqTXoETz1Du2WWxZpCrSXr1ePQJEsYe8dtO_dE/s400/IMG_1460.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Peach & Cream FOTD</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivyISDujkTnTtD082QxmhWB41ZHPOJm__L3q3WHQGkStQcnX8_c5CgSHQRVO-VXi0lqfdlRMlrlIbWXT8K_mf5YBJVnG1wiFR5-omF0lr7UNmJaVr0TSHl9iupxdRCOSor40fGgjnzgfQ/s1600/IMG_1455.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivyISDujkTnTtD082QxmhWB41ZHPOJm__L3q3WHQGkStQcnX8_c5CgSHQRVO-VXi0lqfdlRMlrlIbWXT8K_mf5YBJVnG1wiFR5-omF0lr7UNmJaVr0TSHl9iupxdRCOSor40fGgjnzgfQ/s400/IMG_1455.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The players: MAC Blacktrack gel liner, Studio Sculp NC35 concealer (it's too dark for me!), Formula D Mineral's eye shadows in Bella, Quirky, Peach & Cream, and Granite, MAC lip glass in Sock Hop, Rimmel London lipstick in Crush, various brushes, (not shown) Formula D Mineral's foundation, The Ultimate Powder, (not shown) Flushed blush, various pencils</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Eyes</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-9LuDPTEoGCCK6COHr0sAevXJqLNpVhtaERkXWY96PabIAG-a6dB4-DOR1SkamRtS-kptWK2z01B5B11_MO8dm5JvHFYbIWR23NFmsU6fFe_8W30HIJAtoQs44KFYN7ueG-ePxQDUpC8/s1600/IMG_1466.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-9LuDPTEoGCCK6COHr0sAevXJqLNpVhtaERkXWY96PabIAG-a6dB4-DOR1SkamRtS-kptWK2z01B5B11_MO8dm5JvHFYbIWR23NFmsU6fFe_8W30HIJAtoQs44KFYN7ueG-ePxQDUpC8/s400/IMG_1466.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><ul><li>Apply <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45711322/peach-and-cream-pale-apricot-vegan">Peach & Cream</a> on the inner half and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45612164/quirky-nude-pink-champagne-vegan">Quirky</a> on the outer half of the eye, using ELF eyeshadow brush. With EcoTools shading brush (the chubby one), blend the two colors together where they meet.</li><li>With EcoTools crease brush, contour the outer-v and half way to the crease with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45609735/granite-brownish-gray-vegan-eye-shadow">Granite</a>. Since it is a dark color, use as little as possible.</li><li>With the same brush, pick up Bella to highlight the brow bone and inner corner of the eyes area.</li><li>Using MAC 266, apply Blacktrack liner and wing it out at the end.</li><li>Fill in the brow with an eyebrow pencil and smooth it out with the eyebrow/lash comb.</li><li>Curl your lashes and apply mascara.</li><li>Optional: apply a silver or white eyeliner to the lower lash line to make your eyes look more wide awake.</li></ul><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghD988NqMNqDgaR0MGk6PBlR6UiQ-yv-28En8TGKVo9AIDV4jbyWj0_3Re5rbWq0h98mcTXXUDNOtwnxlWHuDU62qvv6CW_H9NMKEl41oczwn7Rdkw1GG3Zj1YELTqYdOkpHoMCbdZjYE/s1600/IMG_1467.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghD988NqMNqDgaR0MGk6PBlR6UiQ-yv-28En8TGKVo9AIDV4jbyWj0_3Re5rbWq0h98mcTXXUDNOtwnxlWHuDU62qvv6CW_H9NMKEl41oczwn7Rdkw1GG3Zj1YELTqYdOkpHoMCbdZjYE/s400/IMG_1467.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Neutral but not smokey :)</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Face</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><ul><li> Apply <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45698965/the-ultimate-powder-vegan-face-powder">The Ultimate Powder</a> as a primer to your skin, using ELF Studio powder brush.</li><li>With the same brush, apply mineral foundation</li><li>With a concealer brush, apply MAC Studio Sculpt concealer to the under eye area and blend well.</li><li>Set the foundation and concealer with The Ultimate Powder.</li><li>With Sonia Kashuk flat top blush brush, apply <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45706282/flushed-bright-apricot-vegan-mineral">Flushed</a> to your cheeks.</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Lips</b></span></div><ul><li>Apply Rimmel London Crush to your lips and top it with Sock Hop lip glass.</li><li> Use NYX lip liner in Natural to line and define the shape of your lips.</li></ul><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ox0YV9CML6wwWGZAbmY-atyOnkTY_QYyf9DbpJbVmcj-g0QmcdBPOkPhlfHQQUN8zajMf3MyKMG1z-uJepKlIaDvK2-5-7a0fgD5fqacwves5i7npz_FeL57A_P8q5xHSWa_CCwDePM/s1600/IMG_1462.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ox0YV9CML6wwWGZAbmY-atyOnkTY_QYyf9DbpJbVmcj-g0QmcdBPOkPhlfHQQUN8zajMf3MyKMG1z-uJepKlIaDvK2-5-7a0fgD5fqacwves5i7npz_FeL57A_P8q5xHSWa_CCwDePM/s400/IMG_1462.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another shot of moi :)</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"> It was so hot that day, my face almost melted. My passport photo came out all right. It could have been a lot better but heat and humidity almost melted me away. Anyways, I got my passport back super quick because I spent extra money to expedite it. You will never know when you'll need your passport so please keep it as current as possible.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> That's all, folks! I'll announce the winner of UPrinting business card giveaway later today. Please come back to see if you are the winner.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/shortylam/?action=view&current=endcredit.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/shortylam/endcredit.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>P.S: If you like my blog, please <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">subscribe to my feed.</a> Thanks a lot!

Peach & Cream FOTD

Hi everyone, Last week, I realized my passport was about to expire. After filling what seems like a million pieces of paperwork, I was ready...

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Belly at Large: Debut Video

What's up girlfriends?<br /><br />Do you miss me? Well, you don't have to miss me no mo'. Yours truly, el Gato Supremo, grace you with his first video. La mamarazzi (aka Dao) decided to branch out to new things. It's annoying, yo. It's like having a friendnemy that won't quit on you, regardless of how awesome you are.<br /><br />She filmed this video to submit for the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQ3wgX2Oruo">VW Punch Dub</a> commercial. They said it's not long enough but can you imagine how fabulous it would be if yours truly made the cut?<br /><br />Anyways, enjoy! And don't go too hard on the mamarazzi. She's still green in this thing.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" class="b-hbp-video b-uploaded" frameborder="0" height="266" id="BLOGGER-video-fa021162c3627770-7930" mozallowfullscreen="mozallowfullscreen" src="https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dw-657SjcS_H3KUCqmxIZjf6Pe-F5Ecfd-Ns8ydlUrCZfETWIM5kSwht9kCIjH4T0sBUGq6PG7vre9NF8kQtO2SSfaQzV09DT6Df9rCOQFlmutyMBC2yNx82CxBIqI1QJFxFyo&origin=almot9drhsmb.blogspot.com" webkitallowfullscreen="webkitallowfullscreen" width="320"></iframe></div><br />Love, peace, and tuna fish,<br /><br />Mr. Belly, aka El Gato Supremo<br /><br />P.S: If you like my blog (yes, it's mine! Dao just fills in for me on the day I don't blog), please <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">subscribe to my feed.</a> Thanks a lot! Also, <a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/uprintingcom-business-card-giveaway.html">UPrinting.com giveaway</a> ends at 5pm EST today. Please join! I wanted to make some cards to give out to fans but Dao said no. I'm smad at her!

Belly at Large: Debut Video

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Clear Skin with The Lancer Method Skincare

Hi everybody,<br /><br />Hope you don't mind a late post today. Remember my worst breakout of the year? At the beginning of this year, the insanely cold weather triggered something I've never experienced before: dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin. Now, I'm used to the oily and acne-prone combo but remove the oil, add dryness and sensitivity on top is something new to me. Immediately, things that worked for me in the past went to the trash bin. Either they were not moisturizing enough or soothing enough. I needed something new and I need it fast.<br /><br />Then came an invitation for me to join a new skincare line from <a href="http://www.lancerdermatology.com/">Lancer Dermatology</a>. After reading the information in Dr. Harold Lancer's website, I thought I should give it a try. The Lancer method is quite simple. It only involves 3 steps: polish/exfoliate, cleanse, and repair.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-tcqZp2ZneuPi8iPZTJj3oIAFybwmslukmxLXN8zCQ44AZVwxCAXvVH974qPy5dcrkQx18cQY8TkF-PO1jgCNzpVVHi1tRdX5k7s3WhIXUwKPxwzbMhw-Mtkk48NLnSQMO8Ux2ClkjM8/s1600/IMG_1449.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-tcqZp2ZneuPi8iPZTJj3oIAFybwmslukmxLXN8zCQ44AZVwxCAXvVH974qPy5dcrkQx18cQY8TkF-PO1jgCNzpVVHi1tRdX5k7s3WhIXUwKPxwzbMhw-Mtkk48NLnSQMO8Ux2ClkjM8/s400/IMG_1449.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lancer Dermatology products for acne-prone skin (L-R): Repair, Polish, Cleanse</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>I gave these products a month-long trial. Want to know if it works? Jump!<br /><br /><a name="more"></a>Here is how I use the products:<br /><ul><li>Wash daily with <a href="http://www.lancerdermatology.com/ecomm_products_details.php?id=2">Exfoliating Blemish Cleanser</a></li><li> Every other night, exfoliate with <a href="http://www.lancerdermatology.com/ecomm_products_details.php?id=4">Blemish Control Polish</a> (I wonder if they have something in French...j/k!)</li><li>At night, moisturize with <a href="http://www.lancerdermatology.com/ecomm_products_details.php?id=7">AM/PM Nourishing Treatment</a></li></ul>After 2 weeks, I saw immediate improvement in my skin texture and clarity. It became baby smooth and looked a lot better. I even noticed how smooth my mineral foundation glide.<br /><br />The <b>Exfoliating Blemish Cleanser</b> is designed to use daily. It is a gel with some exfoliating beads and is absolutely gentle to the skin. The smell is very refreshing: it's minty but there's no mint in this product (it's tea tree oil!) I always feel awake when I use it in the morning.<br /><br />The <b>Blemish Control Polish</b> is like a microdermabrasion at home. The main ingredient is sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and it can be painful if you don't wet your face well. The only gripe I have of this polish is how hard it is to squeeze the product out. The mixture is quite thick and whenever I use, I need to squeeze, squeeze, and squeeze some more just to get a pea size of product. But that's all I need: a tiny pea size.<br /><br />The <b>AM/PM Nourishing Treatment</b> is some kind of wonderful by itself: it's an all-in-one product for your face and eyes. No, you don't need an extra eye cream. And no, it didn't give eyes some styles. This product is very moisturizing and soothing. It contains shea butter among many other moisturizing ingredients. My skin tends to work well with shea butter and when the weather was really cold, this lotion was all I need for the night time. And did I tell you it is as thick as butter? All I need is half a dime of creme to cover my face, that's all!<br /><br />After the second week, things started to level off. Had I pan out the polish to twice a week, I could have maintained the clarity of my skin. However, I used it every other day and started to have mild breakouts. Also, the weather started to get hot and the nourishing treatment became too oily for me.<br /><br />Since I have mild acne skin, this skincare line words for me. The cleanser and polish do not contain benzoyl peroxide but they do have small amounts of salicylic acid. Those with sensitive, mild acne-prone, and dry skin will benefit from this line to maintain the clarity of their skin. The price tags are not cheap, though: the cleanser and polish both cost $50 a piece while the nourishing treatment is priced at $100. (The last one could have made a nice Mother's Day gift if I could afford it.)<br /><br />And you want to know the good news? Lancer Dermatology wants to give away an exact set of this product to one lucky winner of My Makeup Blog. Stay tuned until next week and I'll tell you more about this giveaway. But we still have the <a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/uprintingcom-business-card-giveaway.html">UPrinting.com Business Card giveaway</a> until 5pm tomorrow. Please join if you haven't already done so already!<br /><br />Last but not least, legal disclaimer: the above products were generously furnished for P.R purposes. The opinions and experience from this blog entry are my own and they may be different from yours. Skincare is a very intimate issue, what works for me may not work for you. However, I strive to give you the most honest opinion of these products so you can get better understanding from them. For more information about My Makeup Blog's disclosure policy, <a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/p/disclosure.html">click here</a>.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/shortylam/?action=view&current=endcredit.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/shortylam/endcredit.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>P.S: If you like my blog, please <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">subscribe to my feed.</a> Thanks a lot!

Clear Skin with The Lancer Method Skincare

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May Agenda

Hi everybody,<br /><br />Wow, I can't believe almost a week went by without me blogging! Unbelievable! If it were last year, I would have freaked out. Back then, I was very into blogging and if I didn't blog, I would have felt empty. Also, back then I didn't have so many things on my plate.<br /><br />Now, things look like this:<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEzer1DsMJDnW2QZylO3pjHdQGYdHh4OzIPtQIG9b3gL92P6BCjBbr_aNBbRXlc8pt0jLKORoImFBSlGhV7phyphenhypheny04saMjKyGeyM3JppirqsvnfLKS_esn4V_2ox5Sy8zTdxPT9VewxoSI/s1600/busy_person1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEzer1DsMJDnW2QZylO3pjHdQGYdHh4OzIPtQIG9b3gL92P6BCjBbr_aNBbRXlc8pt0jLKORoImFBSlGhV7phyphenhypheny04saMjKyGeyM3JppirqsvnfLKS_esn4V_2ox5Sy8zTdxPT9VewxoSI/s400/busy_person1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">but without the nice desk!</td></tr></tbody></table>Let's see what's in store for May:<br /><br />1. Study GRE: I need to ride this bad boy hard to get 1200+ GRE score. My math is good but my vocabulary is horrible. I need so much work to improve my vocab. However, to think of it, my vocabulary is not that bad. Actually, it has been improving significantly since the last time I took the test. Of the 600 words in the list, I already knew 2/3 of it. So I only need to study around 200 new words (or words I don't have clear definitions.) It's not easy but it's doable.<br /><br />2. Apply for PhD programs: I already narrowed down the programs I want to apply. Now it's the matter of soliciting recommendations and go through the application process myself.<br /><br />3. Take the GRE test: please God, make this the last time I take this test! I don't do so well with tests, especially the ones on the computer. The last time I took the GRE, my score was about 70 points higher than in the practice test. Also, I got the perfect score for math part. I pray my math score is going to be as good :)<br /><br />4. Blogging: as much as I can. Please don't pressure me!<br /><br />5. Running <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/formulaDminerals">Formula D Minerals</a> on Etsy: so far, business is slow. I had 3 purchases during the last two weeks and it seems like Etsy has a problem with Canadian customers. And I know Canada loves me! Argh!<br /><br />6. Writing that book: yes, I have a book I want to finish. And I think each and every single one of us wants to write a book one day. My mission of this year is to actually finish writing a book and cross it out of my "To Do List for Life." Now, getting it published is another thing. And I do want everybody to read my book. With this rate, I might finish it this summer and we will see how things go.<br /><br />So yes, my plate is full at this point. The one thing I want is to get a job that pays well. The economy is tough right now and my field is even tougher to get hired. I just need to stay afloat in 2010 because I know 2011 is definitely going to be a lot better!<br /><br />Also, if you haven't checked out <a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/uprintingcom-business-card-giveaway.html">UPrinting.com</a> giveaway yet, please join it. Can't beat 500 free business cards, can we?<br /><br />If you have any tips in acing the GRE, please share! I want to get the highest score I can and I'm studying my butt off right now :)<br /><br /><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/shortylam/?action=view&current=endcredit.png" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/shortylam/endcredit.png" /></a> P.S: If you like my blog, please <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">subscribe to my feed.</a> Thanks a lot!

May Agenda

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UPrinting.com Business Card Giveaway

Hi everybody,<br /><br />Happy <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="-webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">Cinco</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"> </span><span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="-webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">de</span></span> Mayo! Life has been so busy for the last few days but that's not a bad thing. Today, I would like to announce a business card giveaway from <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="-webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">UPrinting</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">.com, an </span><span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="-webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">internet</span></span> company that allows you to <a href="http://www.uprinting.com/">print online</a> many things from posters to brochures to business cards. For those of you who wants some free <a href="http://www.uprinting.com/Business-Cards.html">business cards</a> to promote your blog, business, or yourself, this is a great opportunity for you!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBqejpclAbKH_LPXlXuBUy9nfFIM_lszX7SOXHc3EGkqvvAQSQiAvjjsJ9nDbmHKcXKFAMiYgOPqlAucxBdnJh2W1O-9DDOVLrc0dtUj0DZ55z8y56QRADcAy3zY6vsklRD7sANtZIRzs/s1600/businesscards.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBqejpclAbKH_LPXlXuBUy9nfFIM_lszX7SOXHc3EGkqvvAQSQiAvjjsJ9nDbmHKcXKFAMiYgOPqlAucxBdnJh2W1O-9DDOVLrc0dtUj0DZ55z8y56QRADcAy3zY6vsklRD7sANtZIRzs/s400/businesscards.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><br />According to <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="-webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">UPrinting</span></span>, their cards can be really useful: from the classic business card, to blogger cards, designer cards, and so much more. Business cards have evolved from the classic rectangular shape, to more edgy and modern square and slim cards. They offer them all!<br /><br />Giveaway Prize:<br /><ul><li>500 Business Cards for One (1) Winner</li><li>Sizes: 2 x 3.5”, 2 x 3”, 2 x 2” (square card) or 1.5 x 3.5” (slim card)</li><li>Paper: 14 pt gloss <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="-webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">cardstock</span></span>, 14 pt matte <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="-webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">cardstock</span></span> or 13 pt recycled <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="-webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">uncoated</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"> </span><span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="-webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">cardstock</span></span></li><li>Specifications: Full Color Both Sides; Offset Press; 3 Business Day Printing</li><li>Shipping: FREE UPS Ground Shipping</li><li>Eligibility: Limited to US Residents only</li></ul>To enter, simply leave a comment in the comment section of this entry with a valid email address so I can contact you in case you win. This contest continues until <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: yellow;">5pm EST Thursday, May 13th, 2010</span>. Winner will be announced on <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: yellow;">Friday, May 14th, 2010</span>. If you are a winner, please reply immediately so I can forward your information to <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="-webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">UPrinting</span></span>. Otherwise, a replacement winner will be chosen.<br /><br />This is a very generous offer, guys! You get 500 cards plus free shipping and other cool stuff like full color on both sides. So please join! I wish you all the best!<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/shortylam/?action=view&current=endcredit.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/shortylam/endcredit.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>P.S: If you like my blog, please <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">subscribe to my feed.</a> Thanks a lot!

UPrinting.com Business Card Giveaway

Hi everybody, Happy Cinco de Mayo! Life has been so busy for the last few days but that's not a bad thing. Today, I would like to anno...

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