Giveaway #1 winner

JoJo has won Giveaway #1.  Congrats JoJo!!

There were a lot of people who liked us on facebook but forgot to come back and post a comment.  Please make sure you tell me in the comment section for the next giveaway so you get an entry.

JoJo please contact me at contact.morgansboutique@gmail.com with your address and color selections so I can get your gifts out to you.  I hope you enjoy the products and I hope you will come back and let us know what you think of everything.  Thanks.

Elizabeth
Morgan's Boutique

Giveaway #2

In this giveaway the winner will get to choose one of our spa filled mineral eye shadow palettes.  Made with natural plant-derived antioxidants and soothing botanicals, our mini eyeshadow palette includes eight complementary shades, a sponge applicator and mirror so you can creatively customize any eye-popping look on-the-go. Choose from two color combinations: “Pink Palm Trees”: a cool combination of pinks, purples and highlight colors. “Blue Palm Trees: a warm combination of browns and neutrals.

 

How to Enter

 

You can enter this Giveaway by following any of these Entry Methods.

You can choose an entry method (if you choose 2 entry methods you will get 2 entries likewise you can get unlimited entries as long as the links are different, for example if you post this contest in 3 giveaway forums you get 3 entries but you can tweet it twice for 2 entries.)

 

Please leave a different comment for each method, for example if you blog about this contest, you are an email subscriber and you tweet this giveaway you gotta mention it on 3 different comments so that you get 3 entries.

 

Please leave a comment saying which entry method/methods you chose with link.  You must leave a comment!!!!

Entry Methods

• Visits Morgan’s Boutique and come back to comment what you like about most about the website (for example your favorite product or article).

• Subscribe to my blog.   If you have not subscribed to my blog, enter your email address to subscribe now.  See to right of blog under follow by email. (If you have already subscribed to by blog then tell me in the comments.)
• Blog about this giveaway
• Tweet about this giveaway
• Stumble this Giveaway
• Become a Fan of Morgan’s Boutique on Facebook. (if you are already a fan just tell us in the comment section.)
  

Giveaway Rules

This Giveaway is open to anyone in the US and Canada

You can enter this giveaway until October 24^th, 2011

Prize is not redeemable for cash

One winner will be selected randomly (we will use random.org)

Good luck!!

Elizabeth

Morgan’s Boutique

Makeup Tips - Your Foundation

Everyone has their own natural beauty.  Some have a harder time than others finding and flattering that natural beauty.  It can be difficult, I agree, but let’s make it easier.  Ladies have been using makeup to enhance their beauty for centuries.  Although times and makeup have changed over the years the reasons for makeup have not changed all that much. 

These days the cosmetic industry is booming and it can be overwhelming to walk through the plethora of products.  With all the products out there on the market today where does one start?  It is foundation, liquid or mineral, that provides the case for most women’s beauty regimen. 

Not all foundation is created equally and the variety of foundations can vary by ethnicity and skin type.  We must also remember that my skin and your skin are different and we each have our own needs.  Next there is where to buy your foundation since you can buy it a drugstore, in a department or online.

The first thing we must consider when choosing a foundation is what type of foundation works best for your skin type.  What condition is your skin?  Do you have dry or flaky skin?  Maybe you have oily skin or maybe you have combination skin.  If you are not sure what skin type you have it maybe best to talk to consultant. 

After determining your skin type, you have to decide which foundation formula would best suit your needs.  If your skin is dry, hydrating or moisturizing foundation formulas are great choices to provide a great base for your beauty regimen.  Oil control or oil-free foundations work best for the oily skin.  And if you are prone to breakouts, look for formulas that cater to acne-free and oil-free.  When you have combination skin, you need to find a foundation formula that would suit both oiliness and dryness.

Pick two or three shades that you think might best suit your skin tone.  Fair skin might require a foundation with rosy undertones while a darker complexion might need something more yellow-based in color.  Once you have picked two or three colors apply the foundation shades at various places along your jaw line.  Your skin in this area is most true to the type of makeup color you need.  Whatever you do, don’t apply the makeup on your wrist or hand because these are not optional areas to best determine the foundation’s tone and color.  Natural light is best to look how well the foundation blends in with your skin.  Your best selection would be the one foundation that is virtually undetectable on our skin.  You should be wearing your makeup, not the makeup wearing you.  If you are still having trouble choosing a foundation shade look for companies that maybe able to do custom blending.

Be sure to think about what you want to out of your foundation.  Do you want light and natural or something that makes your skin more luminous for evening events?  Do you want a satin or matte finish?  Decide what role your makeup will play in your daily life and activities and choose the best foundation that fits that role.

Giveaway Worth over $50!

First Giveaway!

Starting today we are going to be giving away some of our new products.  We will be doing a few giveaways on our Blog so be watching for those but we are also sponsoring giveaways on some other blogs.  

The first is on a blog by Lleonn Rao.   This giveaway is worth over $50.  You can enter this giveaway at the following link: http://leonsbeautytipsandsecrets.com/win-mineral-make-up-worth-more-than-50/.

We will also be sponsoring giveaways or coupons on other blogs as well.  I will be posting the links on our blog so be watching for those updates as well.

We are really excited to be getting some great press and we greatly appreciate our blog friends.

Today everyone will get access to our first coupon for 10% off your entire order at Morgan's Boutique.  Use the coupon code MB10 at check out. 

Elizabeth

How to apply eye shadow for your eye shape.

Follow up!

I wanted to let everyone know we are going to be offering the Mineral Case in our store.  Please contact us if you are interested in this product.  It comes in Black and Brown.  It will retail for $29.99.  You can contact us at contact.morgansboutique@gmail.com if you would like to place an order.

If you love mineral makeup like I do but struggle with organizing all your mineral makeup pots.  Here is your answer!!

Elizabeth
www.morgans-boutique.com

Cool new product!

I love mineral makeup but I have always struggled with organizing and store my makeup.  Most of the time the end up spread over the counter or take up a whole drawer and then I have to search for the right color through all the pots.  I have been searching for the perfect product to organize my collection.  Once I found that product I hope to be able to carry it in my store.

Well I found it.  It is called the Mineral Case. 

The Mineral Case™ is the sleek new Mineral Makeup organizer and travel case you've been waiting for. Sized just right for small spaces, The Mineral Case is the effortless way to store, tote, and organize Mineral Makeup, loose powders, shadows and more.

• Organizes jars in a sturdy, elegant case
• Displays colors for easy selection
• Reduces countertop clutter
• Secures makeup for travel
• Saves time, minimizes spills
• Each case holds up to 18 jars
• Multiple cases stack gracefully
• Fits in a tote, briefcase, or suitcase
• Stores in a drawer, cabinet, or closet
• Wipes clean with a damp cloth
• Measures 6" x 11" x 31/4"
• Available in chocolate brown or chic black.

I am excited about this product and hope we will be approved to sell it in our store very soon.  I will definitely let you guys know when it is available through Morgan's Boutique.  The company that makes this product is located in Virginia.  So that is another reason I am so excited.

Talk to you all soon.

Elizabeth

Great Blotchy Skin Remedies

Blotchy skin on one’s face can be very difficult to deal with. Since remedies for red blotchy skin take a lot of time and they cannot cause the problem to disappear for good, a great makeup for blotchy skin is what may save the day. Applying the right type of foundation to cover blotchy skin is of the utmost important. Here are some useful makeup tips for blotchy skin that you may apply, in order to enhance your appearance.

Preparation
Makeup for blotchy skin can only do so much. This only means that you have to give the blotchy skin on your face a proper makeover even before applying any makeup. Preparation for blotchy skin includes using exfoliating creams and smoothing lotions that will make your skin smoother and more even, as well as ready for applying makeup.  Many people forget an important set, the toner.  Toner, one without alcohol of which we carry two brands, corrects Ph and prepares the skin to absorb the moisturizer.  The moisturizer is the key to mineral makeup application.  Make sure you apply your mineral makeup shortly after applying your moisturizer.  We carry two great moisturizers Naturally Essential and Deluvia.


Less is more
Many women tend to put on a lot of makeup in order to cover blotchy skin, but this is the worse thing that they can actually do. Heavy makeup tends to cake up, giving a nasty appearance, so you should refrain from doing so. The best makeup tips for blotchy skin teach that less is more and this applies to foundation, lipstick, blush, eyeshade and so on.

The right foundation for blotchy skin
We truly believe that mineral makeup is the best makeup for blotchy skin.  Mineral makeup can be blended to match your skin tone, it is very economical, all natural with no skin irritating chemicals and with a little practice easy to use.  Mineral makeup provides good pigmentation and along with the foundation to match your skin tone you will also what to find a color corrector.  For example, green color corrector applied prior to your foundation will tone down any redness which is common in blotchy skin. 


Take your time
The best makeup tip for blotchy skin is to take your time. While applying makeup, and especially foundation, put on a little product, stretch it as evenly as possible and then wait for the results to show. If you are satisfied, you can resume your normal makeup habits, but, if you are not, you can add a little more foundation for blotchy skin and wait again.  Always work from the outside of the face and work your way inside.  Use a concealer or color corrector first and then apply your foundation.  Note: A good quality make up brush is a must.  Pick a soft, silkly brush that will not irritate the skin.


These simple makeup tips for blotchy skin are meant to help you enhance your appearance and hide skin imperfections.  If you have additional questions please feel free to contact us.

Elizabeth 
Morgan's Boutique
www.morgans-boutique.com