Lakmé Skin Stylist Contest Phase 2: Entry 1 by Poorna Banerjee

Poorna 's instant glam styling using Lakmé Styling Kit products.


And so the Lakmé Skin Stylist Contest Phase 2 on B.B.B comes to an end here! Eagerly waiting to see who will share the stage for the LFW this 26th August. Excited? Me too! ;)

 

Lakmé Skin Stylist Contest Phase 2: Entry 1 by Gowthami Sundaram

Gowthami's instant styling using Lakmé Styling Kit products.

Lakmé Skin Stylist Contest Phase 2: Entry 6 by Surbhi Agarwal

Surbhi's Insta-Glam Style using Lakmé Styling Kit products.

Lakmé Skin Stylist Contest Phase 2: Entry 5 by Surbhi Agarwal

Surbhi's instant styling with Lakmé Styling Kit, for a day out shopping!

Lakmé Skin Stylist Contest Phase 2: Entry 4 by Surbhi Agarwal

Surbhi's instant styling for a morning walk using Lakmé Styling Kit products!

Lakmé Skin Stylist Contest Phase 2: Entry 3 by Surbhi Agarwal

Surbhi's instant pajama party style using Lakmé Styling Kit

Lakmé Skin Stylist Contest Phase 2: Entry 1 by Renji Anooj

 

Renji's Glam Look with Lakmé Styling Kit.

Lakmé Skin Stylist Contest Phase 2: Entry 2 by Surbhi Agarwal

Surbhi says: In India, Sari is known as the most beautiful attire and the traditional cultural dress, so here I am creating a look today which is inspired by the same theme.

Lakmé Skin Stylist Contest Phase 2: Entry 1 by Surbhi Agarwal

 

Surbhi says: "It is a traditional look and I just liked that Lakmé Styling Kit products which actually proved to be some magical wand to me. I think this pic says it all the story of drab to fab ;)"

Lakme Skin Stylist Contest Phase 2 Commencement And Some Announcements

Hey ya! As all my 4 winners Surbhi Agarwal,  Poorna banerjee, Renji Anooj, and Gowthami Sundaram have received their Lakmé Styling Kits, so the Phase 2 of the Lakmé Skin Stylist Contest starts here. 

You all need to create a makeup look (preferably based on the theme of instant styling for office/party) using the Lakmé Styling Kit and do a step-by-step photo album/collage along with the products in the frame and mail me it to my id beautybrainsbrawns@gmail.com along with the photo album/collage as attachment.  

  
Also, there is another exciting news for my B.B.B readers (open to Indian fans only). Even if you are not a winner of the Lakmé Styling Kit in the phase 1, you can still participate in the Phase 2 and win a chance to be a part of Lakmé Fashion Week 2013 and feature in the Style Studio. All you have to do is to create a step by step makeup look using the Lakmé CC cream and click photos with it in the frame and send the photos to me.

The last date to send in all your entries is 18th August. The entries would be judged by the Lakmé team and the best look across all the contests running will be selected. 

 So who is ready to get  featured in the Lakmé studio of Style at Lakmé Fashion week Winter Fest on 26th August?! ;)

Winners: Be An Instant Skin Stylist Contest Phase 1

Hey ya ladies! So the Phase 1 of the Be An Instant Skin Stylist Contest ended an hour ago and I thoroughly enjoyed reading your answers to "How would you style your skin this monsoon season?"

It was really tough to choose the 4 best answers, but I did it anyway. I have chosen the 4 answers that were a bit different from others and more aligned to my question. 

And so the 4 winners are,

1)Surbhi Agarwal

2)Poorna banerjee

3)Renji Anooj

4)Gowthami Sundaram

  Congrats ladies! 

Please send me your details (Full name, Address, Contact number) to my email id beautybrainsbrawns@gmail.com by 8PM today (or else I might have to choose a new winner).

Also to remind you ladies, you will receive the kit by 5th August , sent by Lakmé. You then  have to create a makeup look using the Lakmé Styling Kit and do a step-by-step photo album and mail me it to my id along with the photo album as attachment.  

The 2nd phase of the contest starts on 6th August, 2013 and ends on 12th August, 2013. Results to be announced by Lakmé India on 16th August, 2013.

Have fun with your kit and do some awesome looks using it. See you guys in the next phase! :D
 

Be An Instant Skin Stylist Contest - Win Lakmé Stylist Kits And Be A Star In LFW 13!

Hey peeps, here is a new contest brought to you by B.B.B and Lakmé India. Get a chance to win Lakmé Stylist Kits and be a part of Lakmé Fashion week Winter Fest 2013! Read on to know how...

How to enter:

Phase 1:
Just answer this simple question: "How would you style your skin this monsoon season?". Comment your answer below, detailing what colors and products would you use, how to prep so that it's not spoiled by the rain, any quirks to add some fun to your look.

**** 4 best answers gets to win a Lakmé Style Kit.***

Phase 2:

The 4 winners will receive the kit by 5th August ,sent by Lakmé. They have to create a makeup look using the Lakmé Styling Kit and do a step-by-step photo album. 

All the 4 finalists can send multiple entries for this part. Kindly mail me the entries, with the pictures as attachments at beautybrainsbrawns@gmail.com , on or before 12th August.

***If your entry gets selected by Lakmé India, you can get a chance to watch Lakmé Fashion Week WF 2013 and meet a Lakmé stylist and feature in the Lakmé studio of Style at Lakmé Fashion week Winter Fest 2013. ***

Terms and conditions:

• The contest is open to B.B.B readers. So follow me on GFC and Like my FB page if you still don't. 
• The contest is sponsored by Lakmé India and is open to Indian residents only.
• The 1st phase of the contest starts on 22nd July, 2013 and ends on 29th July, 2013.  The 4 winners name to be announced on 30th July, 2013 
• You agree to participate in the Phase 2, in case you win the Phase 1.
• The 2nd phase of the contest starts on 6th August, 2013 and ends on 12th August, 2013. Results to be announced by Lakmé India on 16th August, 2013.
  
• The blog and blog-owner are not liable for any prize delivery discrepancies. 
• Participants must be 18years age or must have parental consent. 

In case you still have some doubt or questions, mail me at beautybrainsbrawns@gmail.com!

Winner: B.B.B 2nd Birthday Giveaway

Hey peeps! My B.B.B 2nd Birthday Giveaway has ended! Now its time to pick up the winner who would take away those lovely Sleek goodies!

• 1 Sleek i-Divine palette of your choice.
• 1 Sleek Blush By 3 palette of your choice.
• 1 Sleek Lip 4 palette of your choice.  

Here is the whole list of entries!

And the one who consistently played the contest well is.......  

Divya Asha with a whopping 330 points!

Congrats Divya!! :D I would be contacting you soon about the prize details! 

For others who didn't make it this time, stay tuned for more such exciting contest on B.B.B! :)

B.B.B 2nd Birthday: Win Sleek Makeup goodies!!

Hey guys, here is the contest as promised, to celebrate B.B.B's 2nd Birthday!! :D

Prizes to be won: 

• 1 Sleek i-Divine palette of your choice.
• 1 Sleek Blush By 3 palette of your choice.
• 1 Sleek Lip 4 palette of your choice.

How to enter:

• Follow my blog through GFC. (5 points *Mandatory)
• Like my FB page. (5 points *Mandatory )
• Share this pic on your FB wall. Make sure the post is public so that I can view it. You can share the pic twice a day at maximum. (1 point per share) 
• Tweet this on your twitter profile. Make sure the post is public so that I can view it. You can share the tweet twice a day at maximum. (1 point per share) 
• Comment and tag 5 of your "unique" friends on this pic. (1 point per friend). By unique I mean, a friend who hasn't been tagged by you or others before. You can tag more than 5 friends too, and increase your chances of winning.

Do all of the above and post the respective URLs in the comment section of this post in the following format.   

GFC: 
FB name: 
FB post timeline URL:  
Tweet timeline URL:

• For daily share, you can post separate comments or continue in the same chain of comments. 
• Please be honest while entering the competition as each entry will be thoroughly checked before taking it into consideration!

Terms and conditions:

• The contest is NOT sponsored and neither do I endorse the brand. 
• The contest is open internationally and anyone can enter provided Sleek Makeup ships to your country.
• The contest starts on 2nd June, 2013 and ends on 2nd July, 2013. 
• The person with maximum number of points at the end of the contest wins the prize. It's one winner takes it all! In case there is a tie in the points, the person who makes the maximum points first will be declared winner.
• The blog and blog-owner are not liable for any delivery discrepancies.
•  The blog and blog-owner are not liable for customs/import duties as applicable in your country.
• Participants must be 18years age or must have parental consent. You need to provide your address in case you win.

Hope everything is crystal clear to you. In case you still have some doubt or questions, mail me at beautybrainsbrawns@gmail.com!

Let the fun begin! :D

B.B.B 2nd Blogoversary...Another year passed by! :)

Time flies! :D Isn't it?! This past year, I thought of closing the blog then came back to my senses :P, debated on whether to buy a new domain and make it more professional or to keep it more personal like it is,  lazed a while and slogged a while but your unstinted support boosted me to continue. And with all these thoughts, another year passed by and here I am celebrating the second birthday of my little blog BEAUTY, BRAINS AND BRAWNS. 

I want to THANK YOU for all the love and support you have shown to my blog. A contest is coming up soon on the blog to celebrate B.B.B's 2nd Blogoversary. Stay tuned and make a wish :-*

 

Nivea Contest Winner! :)

Hey guys, sorry I am late in announcing the winner for the Nivea contest.  

Thanks to all those who entered the contest and hope you had fun :) I got some really nice answers,where the lemon juice, curd and turmeric DIYs were quite common yet effective on their own, but the answer which was unique and won the contest is given by,

Congrats Kavita! :D Contact me within 48 hours and email me your details.  

Don't get disheartened if you didn't win. Keep on trying and you might win the next one. ;)

New Launch by Nivea and Contest Time! :)

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How many of you avoid sunscreens due to the heavy feeling it leaves on skin or abhor the white cast it gives. I, for one is guilty of skipping sunscreen most of the times, as almost all the sunscreens I have tried till date feels heavy on my skin, making me feel uncomfortable and sweat profusely, leading to breakouts and what not!

But what about the big, bad Sun causing tan and spots on your skin ?

Seems like NIVEA has listened to our sunscreen woes and is coming up with the new NIVEA SUN Light Feeling Face Sun Fluid with SPF 30 (at Rs.349) & SPF 50 (at Rs.449) and PA++.

Innovative Light Fluid Formula for Face

• Feels light on the skin  
• Immediate Sun protection, do not need to wait for 20min  
• Non- Sticky, Non-greasy  
• Fast-Absorbing texture that doesn’t leave any residues 
• Water resistant

Sounds promising right? Now here is some good news. One of the B.B.B readers can win a "Nivea Hamper" (details given below), getting sun protection not just for face but for body too. ;)

What you need to do:
1) Like my FB page.

2)Follow @pooja_g . And tweet " Win  #NIVEA gift hamper and say bye to your sunscreen woes. @pooja_g  http://beautybrainsbrawns.blogspot.com/2013/03/new-launch-by-nivea-and-contest-time.html "

3) Tell one summer skin care tip to keep suntan and spots at bay. The most interesting answer wins the hamper.

Comment below, with your FB profile name, Twitter name, Tweet URL and answer to the question.

Open to Indian residents. All the entries are mandatory. The contest is open till 30th 31st March. All the comments will be published on 31st evening. And the winner will be declared soon thereafter. Remember, the most interesting answer will take away the prize.  So get-set-go! :D


*The prize will be delivered by NIVEA PR team. The blog and blog-owner are not liable for delivery discrepancies.
 *Participants must be 18years age or must have parental consent. You need to provide your address in case you win.

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B.B.B and Maybelline New York India “IT DOESN’T LAST LONG ENOUGH” Contest WINNER :D

Thanks to all those who entered the contest and hope you had fun :D 
I got some really quirky answers, where Shilpa and MoonStar wished the love and frequent hugs lasted longer like it used to in the initial days and Prachi and Poorna resonated their wish that the 20s lasted long, Nupur would have liked the warmth of her Hot chocolate to last and Ally the last 5 extra minutes to study, Saumya pointed out that the public buzz on issues lasted longer to bring on some effect, and Maneeta's secrets don't last long enough with her :P. But, the answer which took away the prize is.....

Congrats Nids! :D Contact me within 48 hours and email me your details. Don't be sad, if you didn't win this time and stay tuned for more fun contests in the coming days! ;)

B.B.B and Maybelline New York India “IT DOESN’T LAST LONG ENOUGH” Contest

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Hola ladies! :D Hop on to Maybelline New York India twitter page to join in the conversation what "US", the daily divas feel about all those things that just don't last long enough. Join in the conversation on Twitter as they will be revealing ‘it’ at the outdoor reveal event which is taking place on 8th Feb at @ Phoenix mall, Lower Parel, Mumbai.

Just to make your evening better, here is a chance for one B.B.B reader to win some "surprise goodies" from Maybelline New York India. A surprise that ‘Lasts as long as you do.’  

Be it weekends, flings, kisses, boyfriends or their shopping funds, the hottest topic on the Maybelline New York Girl's mind is “IT DOESN’T LAST LONG ENOUGH”  Girls, do you feel the same way? Tell us what you wish lasted longer! Get your wackiest side on and share some quirky answers and comment it below.

Also don't forget to tweet "  Join @pooja_g and @MaybellineIndia “IT DOESN’T LAST LONG ENOUGH” Contest http://beautybrainsbrawns.blogspot.com/2013/02/bbb-and-maybelline-new-york-india-it.html   " 

Open to Indian residents (and should be B.B.B GFC followers). Both the entries are mandatory (Comment and the tweet). The contest is live till Friday evening (tomorrow). Comment your answer below and also the tweet link. All the comments will be published on Friday evening. And the winner will be declared soon after. Remember, the quirkiest answer will take away the prize. So get your thinking hats on ladies! :D ;)

*The prize will be delivered by Maybelline New York India . The blog and blog-owner are not liable for delivery discrepancies.
 *Participants must be 18years age or must have parental consent. You need to provide your address in case you win.
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Winner: L’Oréal Paris Casting Crème Gloss

First of all I would like to thank L'Oreal for sponsoring this giveaway and to my readers who entered. 

I validated all the entries, and got 27 26 valid entries! :) And so the lucky winner to win a L’Oréal Paris Casting Crème Gloss is:

  Farzana Sadia  

shruti shetty

Congratulations to Shruti. I will be emailing you shortly hereafter, and would require you to respond to it within next 24 hours, else I would have to pick another winner.  

Others don't be disheartened, as there would be many more giveaways coming up soon! :)