Announcing the Beau Bain winners!

Hermanas!!!

No, I did not forget about the Beau Bain Luxurious Bath Bombs give away. I have been helping a dear hermana mayor who is battling with the "C" word and is moving to Italia to be with her kiddos. She is, in her own words, "a fighter"; and her struggle reminded me of women's inner strength. I shall miss her hugs and her crazyness. It also reminded me to schedule an appointment with my doctor and get checked out for all kinds of stuff. Like our adorada B @ Clumps of Mascara is reminding us: join the Red Pump revolution and be a healthier you. So now you do the same.

Back to the lucky Café Beautique hermanas who will indulge in several hours of soaking with Beau Bain's amazing goodies.... and the ganadoras are......

Michelle (Spa collection)

Savvy (Lavender collection)

I am shooting an email your way chicas, so I can get your details. And of course we thank the amazing mujeres at Beau Bain that made this giveaway possible.

Siempre, Bella.

Café Giveaway: Beau Bain Luxurious Bathbombs

Hermanas!!!!


You know I am all about enjoying a looooong bath with delicious products and well, some luvz... So I was quite happy when, a couple of weeks ago, the bubbly Kimberly at Beau Bain asked me to try and test and dish about the latest in Beau Bain's bath bomb collections.



These bombs are, well, the bomb!!! They come in nice semi-transparent boxes; with a label saying exactly what the scent is. Delightful ---- some days I do not want to smell like peach, and I do forget which bomb is which; so this was great. Obviously, they make perfect gifts without having to freak out and wrap a thing. They are also wrapped within the little box in tight plastic; which is amazing since it preserves the bomb in great condition and does not let any of the scent escape!!


The subtitle of the bombs is "Luxurious Moisturizing", and yes... they are. I am not kidding you hermanas, the feeling of softy creaminess in my skin after the bath was delish and -Rojo says- quite alluring **blush**. Loved it. The bombs make nice enough mini-bubbles and the scents are delicate and oh-so-nice. How can this get ANY better???? well... the ladies at Beau Bain are giving not only one, but TWO complete sets for you, my readers / lectoras from the Café Beautique.

• Behind door number 1, we have the Lavender Collection. Really subtle and relaxing blends of lavender -duh- with other equally yummy ingredients like vanilla, rosemary and (my fave) Black Amber.

• Behind door number 2, the luscious Spa Collection. Hermanas, I do not believe in the afterlife, but something tells me that if it does exist; it has this combo in it. Lemongrass, coconut, peach.... oh dear!!!! These are purrrfect for preparing for a long night out! Rejuvenate and wake up!
  

So there!!! IF -and only if- you would like to spend hours in your bathtub pampering your skin (fine, you can invite the hombre to join you!), here is how to participate in this giveaway, which is open to hermanas in the US and Canada!!!

Leave me a comment telling me which collection would you like to win (Lavender or Spa Collection. Please leave me your email! Giveaway open until for a whole week -- closing Sunday, March 8th at midnight PT chicas, so go for it!

Siempre, Bella.

p.s. Bath tip: when you take one of these long lovely baths, do not towel dry - airdry your bod hermanas!!! Hey! You indulged ina long bath, so now go lay down like the diva you are; letting the scents and moisturizers in the bombs get into your skin. You deserve it.

CG Lash Blast Winner!!!

Hermanas!!!

Thanks to all of you who entered the Cover Girl Lash Blast giveaway. I will put your tips to the test in the following days!!! I thought about it, and decided that our winner is.....

KAT!!!!!

Kat said she has not changed her mascara since college; and I was horrified. In fact, I cried and lost some sleep. This chica needs some mascara renewal!!!

So KAT, your years of wearing the same mascara have come to an end. I will email you so we can arrange the details.


Thanks again to you all; and stay tuned for giveaways and other juicy stuff

Siempre, Bella.

Cover Girl Lash Blast ~ review and giveaway!!!

Hermanas!!!

After yesterday's post on the not-so-fab Maybelline Lash Stiletto; I thought I would come back today to talk about one of my 2008 fab finds. Cover Girl LashBlast Volumizing Mascara gives me more volume than any other mascara (drugstore or brand) that I have tried; with just a couple of coats. I bought this mascara on impulse after seeing the commercial once too many times... and I bought it first in the "wrong color" - Brown Black instead of my usual Black.

At first, I didn't even notice it was the wrong color. I just loved how my lashes looked and how, even with so much volume, I did not look as "serious" as I usually do. Later in the day I figured out the lashes were dark brown. Loved it. Loved it. Loved it. I have since bought the Black one, but keep both of them in my stash; and alternate depending on the rest of my outfit (sí, I am that obsessive).

The brush is different - it is chubby and has a short handle. The first few times I used it it was so strange; and even when I love the product, I would change the handle's design. Love the bristles, although the blunt end of the brush makes it difficult to reach corners and; for mascara newbies, it must be a drag.

Another thing I love about it is that my lashes stay up and sexy all day long, with no clumping at all; and when it is time to say buenas noches, it is a breeze to get off. Lash Blast not only gives volume, but also picks your lashes up.

This was one of the best drugstore finds of 2008; and Cover Girl has just released a version with shimmer. I shall try and report soon.

Thing is... I love it so much, that I will give you hermanas a chance to win it. Just leave me a comment on this post, with your best eyelash tip. I will choose and announce the winner next Friday!!! Giveaway open to all the hermanas who reside in the continental US.


Siempre, Bella.

p.s. Mascara is the beauty product with the shortest shelf life; so remember to switch at least every 4 months; or if it gets dry, clumpy, etc.

And the winner is.....

Hermanas!!!


As promised, my beloved Rojo got serious this morning, put on his super hero outfit, offered me an empty can of our favorite Trader Joe's French Roast; and I ceremoniously dropped the names of all the chicas who participated in our LUSH for Boyz giveaway. We had quite an event around it and it was fun, fun, fun. So now, without much blah blah, the winner of the super fabulous Shave the Planet LUSH gift is.....

CAROLYN G. !!!!

Carolyn is a beautilicious latina who hangs out at the Café Beautique often; and now I wonder who will be the lucky hombre to get all those goodies. Note from Rojo: Massages are compulsory every Monday at 9 p.m. (and no, he is NOT kidding). I will email you right away so that we can fine tune the details, chica! You have to come back and tell us how it worked. I tell you, I have gotten away with many, many things after the Monday night massages....

Thanks to all of you who took the time to look up the answers to the trivia. Here are the correct ones:

What does LUSH mean by “Naked products”?
No packaging.

What is LUSH’s signature scent?
Karma

Which best-selling facial cleanser was taken out of a medieval recipe book?
Angels on Bareskin (a Bella must-have)

What facial moisturizer used to be Princess Diana’s facial cream of choice?
Gorgeous

What are LUSH’s two edible massage bars?
Soft Coeur & Mange Too

Felicidades hermana. And the rest of you stay tuned... I have another giveaway coming up oh very soon!!!


Siempre, Bella.