Swell Contests: Win Christopher Drummond Makeup

Have you ever wanted to recreate the healthy glow of Jennifer Lopez's beautiful complexion? Christopher Drummond suggests the following tips and products to give you the "J-LO Glow":


1: Use a primer with a natural-base. This will even the skin's tone and give it a smoother appearance. Christopher Drummond suggests his Revitalizing Facial Serum.

2: Apply concealer sparingly. Use a damp sponge or brush to apply product. Use Natural Concealer for a luminous and not cakey complexion.

3: Add a touch of bronzer to foundation. Just a touch to deepen foundation slightly. Use SOL Bronzer.

4: Apply a radiance boosting product. Christopher Drummond recommends Saúde Pele.

Watch Christopher Drummond in action here. You could win each of these products from Christopher Drummond Beauty. For your chance to win, do each of the following:

* Follow Christopher and Chic Galleria on Twitter at @cdrumbeauty and @chicgalleria.

* Re-Tweet the following: Follow @CDrumBeauty & @ChicGalleria to win CDB makeup weekly! Enter here: http://bit.ly/bdkmJL

* Like Christopher and Chic Galleria magazine on Facebook.

* Leave a comment on The Chic Galleria article, and tell us about your experience with our Natural Makeup or if you would like to try it.

A winner will be announced at http://www.chicgalleria.com/ on August 16, 2010. Good luck!!



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Swell Makeup: Bronzer & Highlighter

I've had sick kids home with me the last couple of days. Yesterday I had an almost completely computer-free day while we hung out and watched TV. They both seem better today, but neither kid is even close to 100%. It's too pretty outside to be sick!


The people at Mark sent me one of their new Glowdacious Illuminating Powders in the Shimmied Up colors. The product contains 3 colors of highlighter/bronzer with just a touch of shimmer to it. The compact comes with a built in mirror and there's a place to store your makeup brush under the makeup. You can find it at MeetMark.com where it retails for $12.

The product can be used without or without foundation and it's formulated without oils or fragrance, so it's safe for sensitive skin. They recommend the Prettied Up for fair skin, the Shimmied Up for medium, and the Amped Up for dark skin tones.

Bailey, my 18 year old, has been using the Shimmied Up regularly since it arrived. She said she likes to swirl the brush through all three colors for bronzing her face. She uses the darkest color (outer rim) to deepen her eye makeup at the crease. She likes that the product is so easy to use, that it fits easily in her purse-size makeup kit, and that you can use the colors however you want - all at once, or individually. Everything you need in one little kit for the perfect Summery glow, without the sun.

Don't forget to enter my giveaway!!

Image credit: Michelle Hamor Smith