I have to get the business out of the way-YES, COVERGIRL generously sent me a ton of amazing products to try. NO, they did not pay me to say they are amazing. NO, they are not paying me blog about them. The thoughts, opinions, hopes and dreams expressed in this post are all mine. If you have any questions, you can always email me. Ok. Yay.
I haven’t really used CG since I was maybe 17, which we have established was kind of a while ago. When I was a teenager though, I wanted to BE Niki Taylor and she is still the first thing to pop into my mind when I think about COVERGIRL.
I’m pretty sure my first powder was COVERGIRL-If I remember correctly, it was the tortoiseshell compact…do you guys remember that? So anyways, when I got an email from them asking if they could send me some products from their new collection, I of course said yes (duh. why would I say no?) but wasn’t really expecting too much. Like I wasn’t expecting I’d send mass texts to friends about how they need these products in their lives NOW. But I totally did, and they totally do, and here’s why. Giveaway details are at the bottom.
Shineblast Lipgloss-It sculpts your lips with curve-accentuating high shine and a fun flash of color. LOVE LOVE LOVE THESE. Comparable to MAC Lipglass-super shiny but less sticky. They sent me 2-a neutral and a bright pink and both can be worn alone or on top of lipstick. If you’re like me, you have probably 10ish lipglosses in rotation-some at home, in your bag, car…I would def buy these-half the price of MAC and basically a third or fourth of the price of a Dior or Chanel.
LashBlast Length Mascara-For ultra long lashes that won’t flake or break during your big night out. I’m a total mascara junkie. Many g-chat/BBM convo’s have been devoted entirely to finding the perfect mascara. I really like this one because it’s not heavy or cakey at all. And their no flaking claim? Totally true, and I would tell you if it wasn’t, because I hate when mascara flakes. This is kinda random, and maybe I’m the only one who notice’s shit like this-LOVE THE YELLOW. It makes it so easy to find in my bottomless hole of a purse or make-up bag. Life is hard enough, right?
Smoky Shadowblast-A clever, two-step system for creating big bold smoky eyes with amazing results! When I opened the adorable box from CG, I immediately saw these and got rillyrilly excited. Basically, the options are endless. The easiest thing to do is use the light color as a base and the dark color from the lash line into the crease and hi, your eyes are done. If you have been wanting to try a smoky eye, GET THE BLACK AND WHITE ONE. I also love these for turning a day look into night in 2.5 seconds. Use the dark color to line the inner rim, or the lighter one as a highlight or in the inner corner.
I didn’t want this to be a super long post too late, but they also sent me new versions of the Clean Foundation and Pressed Powder…which now that I think about it, IS the one I used in high school. It smells the same too-but I think it smells good, so that’s a win. I was running low on my liquid Studio Fix the other day, so I used the foundation and I was so surprised. I’m a major foundation snob and I think it’s the one thing worth spending a lot of cash on, after skin care. This stuff is like $7 and gave amazing coverage, lasted all day and didn’t get all cakey and nasty at all. The powder is pretty basic, I throw it in my bag for little touch ups during the day.
Also…The Simply Ageless Concealer-COVERGIRL and Olay’s first ever age-defying concealer visibly brightens the look of skin under the eyes for a more wide awake look. The Simply Ageless Corrector-Use in tandem with the concealer to diminish the appearance of even the most severe dark circles. I was skeptical-usually this kind of serious coverage is hard to find from a drugstore brand done correctly (in my opinion), but I think if your technique is right, these are just as good as Laura Mercier’s Secret Camo, for example…and again, 1/4 of the price.
Because I was so pleased with my re-intro of sorts to COVERGIRL, I wanted to be able to share it with you. Or at least 3 of you! 3 of you will win 1 full size of each of the products I’ve mentioned here-so basically a full face worth of new products to play with! Just leave me a comment and an email address! If you re-tweet, let me know in the comments too! I’m @Misslizzymarie. I’ll keep this open until next Tuesday, March 9th. BESOS!
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Yet another fabulous giveaway, my love! I love, love, LOVE it!
Sign me up!
Awwwww Liz, that is just fabulous. Miss Lizzy Marie, I’m joining this give-away okay.
Leah
leahtaas@yahoo.com
Ok, what? The lipgloss is comparable to MAC? WOW!!
shopnchomp at gmail dot com
ooo definitely count me in! im in need of new makeup (so either way thanks for the tips!)…
gracesbcw at hotmail dot com
More obsessed with make-up than I’m willing to admit. Nevermind, I’ll admit it. I’m obsessed. I would lurve to try these!
k_gilby@hotmail.com
Aww, what a great giveaway. I’m such a makeup snob too – but I totally used CoverGirl powder as my first face powder – didn’t we all?? And then when I went thru an oily stage I used their green ? one, lol. Anyway, I’m definitely gonna give the mascara a try!
Oooh, me likey. I totally use the Lashblast Length mascara and I have to admit, I totally bought it at first because it’s yellow:) But I love it and it works and I am sold!
Thanks for the opportunity to win free shiznit!
mghn.omalley@gmail.com
I’d like to join! I’d love to try the Smoky Shadowblast but I don’t know if it is or will be available here in my side of the world
kristelann.cruz(at)gmail.com
♥♥
Great contest! Thanks for the opportunity!
free makeup!? yes please!
breanne.kaduk at gmail dot com
A MAC lipglass comparable – yes, please! And I’m a huge fan of that mascara
Thanks for the giveaway!
So I totally use the Clean foundation haha
But mine is not-quite-but-almost finished, so I could definitely use a new one
And I think I might have to try the Lashblast mascara even if I don’t win this giveaway
Thanks for the great giveaway!!
bhd102@hotmail.com
Great post, and great giveaway! I’ve been wondering about the LashBlast Length, since LashBlast is my mascara of choice right now. Glad to hear it’s worth a try!
Would definitely love to win… alicia@aliciamcauley.ca
Make up is to girls like ESPN is to boys!
Love you!
Oooh sign me up!!! i love covergirl
and best parti so need some mascara and lipgloss!!! excited for this giveaway
ill retweet this @sincerelymily
m.michely21@gmail.com
I RT’d your giveaway!
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! ;p
Ok, if I don’t win this giveway (which I’m crossing my fingers and toes that I do), I may have to go out and collect these items!! Thanks for the review AND the giveaway!!!!
OMG I have been obsessed with covergirl for I dont know how long…It is the only thing I put on my face..crazy I know I have tried the expensive brands but nothing gives me a complexion like Cover Girl…I would LOVE to win those products so I can try them myself and get hooked again on everything cover girl lol!
oh ps I retweeted too!
geez I forgot to leave my email even though you already have it! Hannahliz07@gmail.com
Sweet, free stuff now that I’m a baller on a budget.
You know where to find me
Those shadows look like so much fun! Eyeshadow still intimidates me but I think even I could figure those out. It’s probably not fair of me to enter another giveaway. So I’ll be good and sit this one out but thanks for the reviews! XOXO
I need mascara.!! I am a fan of CG.!
silky.bowties@gmail.com
How exciting that you got to try all that! I LOVE covergirl! I use their foundation, blush and eye shadows soley–since 1994? Ha ha! Great giveaway babe. Love you lots
I love CG stuff!
chow.kara (at) gmail (dot) com
Annnd Tweeted!
http://twitter.com/karachow/status/9904989468
Yes, please!
lifemoreexciting (at) gmail (dot) com
This, I must say, is an awesome giveaway. And the tortoiseshell compact? Definitely my first real grown-up make up product.
What a fantastic giveaway! I would love to try those eye shadow things. I retweeted, I’m m_kennedy9! My email is meaghan.kennedy9(at)gmail(dot)com!
I ONLY use drugstore mascara…but I am such a snob when it comes to the rest of my make-up. But if they can prove me wrong I’d love to save some $$ and get great stuff. So sign me up for the giveaway please =)
blueberriesandchampagne [at] gmail [dot] com
I will just keep entering these dang giveaways until one day I actually win. =)
I wanna be easy, breezy….
this is amazing I been obssessing about this pot for awhile haha great giveaway i’m crossing my fingers, wishing on wishbones, shooting stars all that!!
You’re so generous Ms. Liz!! I love new and awesome makeup! I will post this on my blog!
welcome back liz… i hope your birthday was the best.
i am kind of a makeup snob so if it is nice to hear this from you…
sign me up
Great giveaway
I’m glad you’re enjoying all the goodies from CG !!
Count me in : aritza.goddess@gmail.com
Good post! I love it, I definitely need to go shopping for new makeup – spring cleaning time! I love MAC foundation, but it would be nice to have an alternative that doesn’t hurt my wallet and I am always searching for good mascara! Thanks for the tips!
You’re back!!! I missed reading your posts, they always have the right mixture of clever comedy and emotional depth (without delving into the after school special awkward level). And of course, these reviews are perfect. Definitely joining this giveaway; who wouldn’t want free make-up?!
youroxgirl@gmail.com
I wanna win!!! EVerything looks so nice!
Aren’t you lucky getting to try all these fabulous products! And are you the sweetest person ever for sharing them!!
your too nice darling! xxx
allmakebelieve@live.fr
Oh I used CG when I was a teenager too….these sound really fab, thanks for the heads up babe, you’re a doll.
xoxo
Ohhh I love a make up giveaway and I love Cover Girl. I am so glad you gave a real review on the smokey eye things. I saw those in Walgreens and wanted to try them.
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Since I know nothing about eyeshadows and have only just taught myself how to use liquid liner on my upper lids (as in three weeks ago), I have been DYING to try out the Smoky Shadowblast since I first heard about it. It sounds so simple to use – and simplicity is key in the makeup department!
Love you for these reviews; and this giveaway! You know I’m in!!
That SMELL really does take me right back. Love it.
Totally joining this as I need some new make-up stat!
cvandoornATgmailDOTcom
you had me at lipgloss
and those shadow blast things? just look like fun!! looks like CVS might be taking even more of my money.. of thats possible.
Ohhh, I like it!
perkyerky [at] yahoo [dot] com
Um hello best friend. Choose me because, no joke, I just spent SO MUCH time trying to figure out new makeup to buy that I almost lost my mind. This would really make my life about a thousand times easier.
Cool! Those lipglosses sound really awesome! i might have to check them out (that is, if I don’t win one!).
puddingandpiefashion (@) gmail (dot) com
This totally makes me wanna head on over to the drugstore right now. lol
Definitely enter me in this contest! I’d love to give these products a try
lindsaycene@yahoo.com
Oh, and I “tweeted” lol That sounds a bit dirty… lol
If I were sent a box full of makeup I would have flipped my lid! Amazing! & yeah, I’ll totally flip it if i win this little gem of a giveaway! (I’m going to give the smoky shadow blast a try!)
Retweeted! and enter me please!!
rocklobster_4@yahoo.com
What a fab giveaway! I would love to try the Shineblast Lipgloss. It looks great =D
Thanks for the chance.
eli_green22 at yahoo dot com dot br
The products look amazing, I would love to win one as we don’t have covergirl here and I think their “slogan” easy, breezy … is really cute! How was Vegas? Love, Dany
love it! totally count me in, this is so great.
thanks love! xoxo.
Sign me up love! I could use some fun new stuff
brackenma@gmail.com
Covergirl always reminds me of Next Top Model. I’ve never tried the makeup but I would love too! Great giveaway
Tweeted! http://twitter.com/distractedetsy/status/9925919709
I actually use CG foundation but I can’t remember which type of theirs I use now! Pregnancy brain attack!
Great review chica! And of course great giveaway! I’m sure you can rock these products way better than I just can. (Also, my pregnancy brain totally just pulled one over on me b/c when I first typed ‘better’ in that last sentence I forgot the t’s. What does that spell? Yeah, beer. Think I have some subconsious thoughts going on?)
I’m in! I love the bright colors in the lip gloss
I love Cover Girl! I still use their foundation and powder every day. It’s the only brand I’ve found that actually works without being too cakey. Thanks for the reviews!
Fun products, darling!
Fab giveaway! I need some lovely new gloss!
xoxox,
CC
Great reviews and LUCKY YOU! I am so in for free makeup- I use the ShadowBlast in the gold/brown. I do like alot. I would love to try the lipgloss (I am such a gloss girl!) and the mascara.
laviejaime at gmail.com
Wahoo!
This is awesome! Who couldn’t use a few new makeup goodies?
I shouted you on my blog!!!
yay! count me in! i used to use CG in high school too – i think i transitioned to Clinique after that. now i have 3 different brands in different places – car, purse, bathroom.
i did notice the yellow, too – but i ‘tube’ my lashes.
ps – i’ve got DH’s schedule, so i’ll be buying my plane ticket soon!
Great Giveaway!
I dont know if this giveaway is open worlwide, but I would love to try this make-up because I never did!
xoxo
Justme777@web.de
This is great!! Who wouldn’t want to win a face full of makeup?!
ooh, ohh! you KNOW i could definitely use some new makeup!!!
love you! xoxox
You must be busy, because you haven’t posted in so long! Make-up brightens my day
Glad to see you back!
Ok first of all….long time no see!! A few days ago I wondered why you hadn’t popped into my dashboard in like, oh, forever! Then I rememberd you went to the dark side and left good ole blog spot. So glad I refound you!
Second, I am always on the search for a good mascara for lipgloss. Though with my evergrowing collection my husband may not agree! Sign me up for the giveaway, if it’s free he can’t roll his eyes, right?!?
My first CG product was the powder too! From what I remember, it was the green compact. Love the stuff you reviewed- it actually looks really good!
Missed your blog!<3
Love all of it. Sign me up!
I def. want to try the smoky eyes. Too fun. Hope you’re having a great week!
Loved this post – After swearing by certain higher end products, I was (and so was my pocketbook) delighted to see in past years the development of drugstore products that, well,….rocked.
I too am always on a hunt for the perfect mascara (it WILL change my life) and lip gloss is key.
I have retweeted this a couple of times because everyone should feel pretty…for free!!!!! Thanks for the contest!
Yay, I love it when drugstore makeup turns out to be awesome. It feels like such a victory.
Ooh loved Niki Taylor and yay cute giveaway. I am definitely intrigued by the new products and still love their mascara!
fun!!! maybe i need to go drugstore shopping more often…i’m missing out!
MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.
I just ran out of mascara this morning! HELP!!!!!!
heylivitluvit at gmail dot com
I’m still on the search for the bestest perfectest mascara. But I don’t know if I think Cover Girl is it.
I will say this about the eye shadow things. I got one, to try it out, and it seems great…until the darker shade, which they have made to be sharper so you can use it as a liner, dulls out. It’s way harder to use it as a liner without another tool after that, but as shadow it’s not bad.
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh what a breathe of fresh air, liz!
miss you much doll!!!!!!!!!!!
Yay Covergirl. I’ve never been a huge fan of their products, but after reading your review I could give them a try. I’m always down for affordable makeup that actually does the job!
<3,
Alex
wow how awesome they sent you all that! I used to use Covergirl so much in high school too. Probably my first powder and mascara. I love that that one is yellow..I always lose mine in my purse too!
Dude. Yes. I’ve totally been wondering about that shadow stick. Sign me up! ah ha ha
Hey Liz, maybe you didn’t grow up to be Niki Taylor but you still turned out pretty great as far as I’m concerned.
So down.
I loved Niki as well – great giveaway!
I am totally make-up inept, so I don’t like to spend a ton of money on stuff, but I also hate trial and error…thanks for the awesome tips!
Easy breezy beautiful cover girrrrrl!
How can I bypass this contest, and just win….
I sooo wanna win!
katch05 at gmail dot com
I’m entering!
I use covergirl on occasion…sometimes I need a pick me up at 10 p.m. so I jet off to Walgreens and indulge in Cover Girl…and I associate Nikki Taylor with Cover Girl…and probably always will!!
Love, Love, Love your blog and Love this give away
sign me up please! i love the lashblast btw
I still love their mascara!
I had the same tortoiseshell powder compact! I remember they also had a concealer that came in a wand w/ a green handle that was supposed to clear up zits too, which I thought was just the most amazing thing in the world when I was a gross highschooler. I’d love to win some new makeup
amywthn at gmail dot com
you know…I have not had any cover girl products in A LONG, LONG time, but your post just made me reconsider…I need to try some of those products!!
ooo! i use covergirl..well at least used to! but this stuff looks awesome and i would love to try it out!! yay for giveaways!!
chloeroseashby@gmail.com!
i am dyyying to try that lipgloss!
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Count me the hell in.
I actually LOVE Covergirl, but I haven’t tried any of the new products yet, so definitely count me in! I use a lot of their products every day and would love to see what else they have!
This is fantastic Liz – thanks for the giveaway and what amazing products.
umm hi you know i need foundation!! hahaha. [so pick me pick me!!] xoxo
Yay, I like free stuff AND playing with makeup. Count me in. (I like free makeup best, in theory anyway, because I don’t usually end up with free makeup, I always have to BUY stuff and then I usually hate it and then refuse to throw it away because I PAID MONEY FOR IT DAMMIT and so it’s this horribly wasteful cycle). kellyleaman[at]gmail.com
Me! Me! Me! <3
i freaking love CG mascara. and the bright color makes it possible for me to find in my purse (like you said).
i would love to win.
i’ve missed you, gorgeous. glad you’re livin life and enjoyin it.
i think i started out my love of makeup with a covergirl lipgloss in 6th grade! great review i’m going to have to try that lipgloss out.
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