Difference between lipstick and lip gloss?

I love lip products and get asked quite a bit which I prefer lipstick or lipgloss? It's a hard question to answer because they both have great features. So I wanted to let you know what the difference is between a lipstick and a lipgloss.

There are many brands and many different formulas which are all great but when looking at a basic lipstick and lipgloss here are some of the differences:

LIPSTICK

Lipsticks come in a few different textures and are great at providing rich colour that can last a long time (depending on which type you choose).

You can get matt lipsticks which provide colour and are great for long lasting colour, however they can make your lips dry.

Creamy lipsticks come in really true colours and are great for those prone to get dry lips.

Frosted lipsticks are shimmery colour lipsticks and work well to create a fuller lip.

LIPGLOSS

Lipgloss can come in a tube or pot packaging. Lipgloss does wear off quicker than lipstick.

Sheer lipgloss provide a hint of colour and lots of shine.

Sparkling lipglosses are glitter or shimmer infused and are great to add something more to your lips than traditional lip products.

Shiny lipglosses are great to give you lots of shine, some can give you a really wet look.

Creamy lipgloss gives you more colour and a creamier feel to your lips (but not quite like a lipstick)


These days there are so many different varieties to choose from that you are definitely going to find something that suits you. Both lipsticks and lipglosses can be found in long lasting and moisturising formulas. You can wear both a lipstick and lipgloss together, which looks great.

And don't forget if you have dry lips - before applying lipstick or lipgloss, apply a moisturising lip balm and leave it on for a good ten minutes or so to give you smooth lips and then you can apply your lipstick or lip gloss.

Do you have a preference for lipstick or lipgloss?

Become a Dementia Champion and a T-shirt/Wristband GIVEAWAY - (CLOSED)



National President Ita Buttrose

 Did you know there are currently 267,000 Australians with dementia and 1.2 million people who care for them in some way?

In 2012 that will increase to almost 280,000 people with dementia and 1,600 new cases each week. Alzeihmer's Australia is urging the government to create a Dementia Action Plan to address the dementia epidemic set to hit Australia.

I have had a family member affected by Dementia and I know how important it is to have support, to help the affected person and their family.

We definitely need more awareness and support systems in place to tackle the issues that we face, as the number of dementia cases increase.

Here is a video on Dementia and what it means:

I have signed up as a Dementia Champion to show my support in helping fight Alzeihmers. If you want to become a Dementia Champion just sign up here http://www.campaign.fightdementia.org.au/

Me with my t-shirt and wristband

A great way of showing support is by wearing a Fight Alzheimer's t shirt and wristband. I love mine and have some to giveaway to anyone that is also passionate about supporting a great cause. If your interested, there is also a petition that you can sign HERE 

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I have EIGHT Fight Alzheimer's T-shirts and wristband packs to giveaway.

For your chance to win, let me know what charities/causes you are passionate about supporting? in the comments below.


Terms and conditions ( please read!):
1. Open to Australian residents only.
2. Be a follower of my blog through Google Friend Connect
3. This giveaway finishes 21st of January 2012 at 10pm. (AEST)
4. Please ensure that I can email you, if you are the winner. (Leave your email in the comment or have it linked to your profile)
5. PR for Alzheimer's will be sending out the prizes.

****Optional entries.........( let me know in the coments below if you have done an extra entry)

For one extra entry, 'Like' my facebook page DanniiBeauty

For a second extra entry, sign up as a dementia champion HERE

Thanks to everyone who entered!
The winners are:


Smilie girl
Yvette @ Delightfully Tacky
Pam
Melissa
Amanda
Melanie Kuziemko
Darya
Anonymous - Nikola. E

Stay tuned for more great giveaways soon!

MY CHRISTMAS PRESENTS

Merry Christmas to all my blogger friends and wonderful followers!

I hope Santa was good to all of you this Christmas. He was definitely great to me:-) Here are some of my Christmas presents that I love and want to share with you, my friends. So tell me what you think.

I hope you like my new "BCBG" top

Love my faux fur coat

I like to walk around this lake. Such a beautiful place.

Cute "Poppie Johns" bag fits a lot of things.

Do you like my blue & green nails?:-)

"Milano" necklace

And finally my "Two Lips" black leather boots.

What did you get for Christmas? Did you have a good time?

Waiting for your feedbacks an comments and if you have any questions - Ask Erena!

Book: Silver Smoke by Monica Leonelle and Kindle Fire Giveaway

Do you love to read?  You will definitely want to check out the new novel by Monica Leonelle called Silver Smoke, the first novel in the series. 

Silver Smoke blurb -  A broken family, a deadly secret, and an impossible romance. Brie van Rossum has fame, fortune, and beauty, but there's one thing she doesn't have--the name of her mother's supernatural killer.

The Hallows, descendants of the archangels, don't think Milena was murdered.. but can Brie trust them when their government, the New Order, wants her dead?

She'd better figure it all out soon...… because when Brie finds out who she really is, the hunt will begin.

And Milena might not be the only casualty. Like mother, like daughter...

I was able to interview Monica Leonelle and ask her a few questions about her fantastic book:

DanniiBeauty: Tell us a little about yourself?
Monica Leonelle: I'm a 27 year old entrepreneur and writer living in Chicago. Aside from writing, I am a marketing consultant and help companies with their digital strategies. Naturally, I'm trying to transition out of that and focus solely on my novels. I'm getting there, but I'm still developing my readership.

DanniiBeauty: What inspired you to write this book?
Monica Leonelle: At the time I was writing it, I was pretty depressed, to be honest. I had always planned to write a novel, but never could seem to find the time. I was working in Atlanta at an agency as a marketing director, managing some the digital marketing for some really huge brands. Every day when I got home from work, I would fall asleep and not wake up until the next morning when I had to work. It was pretty insane. I was alive but not really living.

I couldn't express my feelings in writing just due to being a professional and not wanting to risk my job, so I started writing about this girl who was extremely depressed because her mother died. The girl had lost everything, her friends, her home, etc. I wrote like 40 pages of this super depressing manuscript, almost none of which made the cut to the actual book. But at the end of all that, I was not depressed anymore and I had Brie van Rossum, the main character of Silver Smoke. The book starts about two months after her mom dies, but those 40 pages I wrote are the in-between--what she goes through before the book actually starts.

DanniiBeauty: What is the book about?
Monica Leonelle: The book is about a girl who is looking for her mother's killer, but it's not a crime story because it has a supernatural twist. For Brie, the stakes are high, because she's developing supernatural powers and needs her mother's help to understand what's really going on. She has the help of the Hallows, who know part of the story, and can offer her a best guess. But they don't have all the answers. So Brie gets obsessed with the idea of finding her mom's killer and uncovering her family secrets. In the meantime, a lot of other crazy stuff is happening and that stuff keeps her in Honolulu, away from the mainland, where she's more likely to find answers. It's very frustrating for her, but she eventually learns the answers and they set her on a different path than she expected.

DanniiBeauty: Where did your ideas for this book/characters come from?
Monica Leonelle: I was raised Roman Catholic, so christian mythology fascinates me. I loved the idea of the archangels at the center of this major battle where humans are, in a sense, just pawns in a larger game. I guess you could say it's a bit like Percy Jackson and the Olympians in that sense.

DanniiBeauty: What are your book plans for the future?
Monica Leonelle: I have two books coming out in January--the second book in the Seven Halos series called Tin Soldier, and the first book in a new series called Socialpunk. Tin Soldier is going to be really fun--it takes place a few weeks after Silver Smoke ends, and most of the characters are miserable. Their all dealing with their pain in different ways. There are new characters and the book moves from Honolulu to New York City. Some of the characters also visit Chicago and Washington DC. Tin Soldier is much more urban--where Silver Smoke was influenced heavily by oceanic myths, Tin Soldier will have lots of references to urban legends.

Socialpunk is an entirely different series. It's a cyberpunk with a heavy focus on technology, set in near-future Chicago. Ima, the main character, is a lot tougher than Brie. Where Brie is naturally popular, a classic beauty, and kind of that girl that you can't help being jealous of, Ima is more of an outcast who only hangs out with the guys. She has some terrible stuff happen in her childhood that causes mental stress during her teenage years, when the book takes place. She's a lot rougher around the edges, and I think she'll be more relatable than Brie is.


Monica Leonelle


To celebrate the release of a new novel to the Seven Halos series, author Monica Leonelle is doing a Kindle Fire giveaway for Silver Smoke, the first novel in the series! Silver Smoke is the highly-rated (4.8 stars on Amazon) debut novel about the Hallows and the Nephilim, the descendants of archangels and humans.

CONTEST DATES: December 20th thru December 31st (12 days long)

EASY WAYS TO ENTER:
1. (3 entries) Blog about this contest and forward a link to monicaleonellecontests@gmail.com
2. (3 entries each) Share a sentence about the book with your Facebook or Twitter followers, and include a link to the book on Amazon or Barnes and Noble (you pick). One entry per social media account per day during the contest. Forward a screenshot or link of your sentence+link to monicaleonellecontests@gmail.com.
3. (10 entries each) Write an honest Amazon and/or B and N review of Silver Smoke and send a link to monicaleonellecontests@gmail.com

PRIZES!!!Grand Prize Winner: Kindle Fire (or cash-equivalent Amazon gift card)
2nd Place (two winners): Kindle Touch (or cash-equivalent Amazon gift card)
3rd Place (three winners): Kindle (or cash-equivalent Amazon gift card)
Winners will be selected using Random.org on January 1, 2012 and announced on How To Be An Author by January 2, 2012.

If your interested in checking out Silver Smoke, it is available in paperback and on kindle from Amazon.

What book are you reading at the moment?

Herbal Essences Body Envy Shampoo and Conditioner

Have you tried the Herbal Essences Body Envy Volumising Shampoo and Conditioner? I have two prize packs to giveaway.

I have reviewed some hair products from Herbal Essences and really liked them. They have a great variety of hair products to suit whatever hair need you have.

I also like the vibrant colours they use on the packaging and they all smell amazing.

Here is what Herbal Essences say:

The Herbal Essences Body Envy Volumising Shampoo  - my volumising shampoo will show you the difference between body and big hair. it's all about body with my lightweight formula that has a fusion of white nectarine and pink coral flower. this exhilarating clean will lift you up. and my fresh lather will leave you with lush, full volume that moves naturally. think my volumising shampoo is uplifting? try my conditioner.


The Herbal Essences Body Envy Volumising Conditioner - my volumising conditioner will help you feel uplifted. love your body with my light, lush formula that has a fusion of white nectarine and pink coral flower. I leave a lift in all the right places and rinse clean to leave you with volume that minds and lots of bounce for the ounce. if you want the full view, try my volumising conditioner with Body Envy shampoo.

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I have TWO Herbal Essences Body Envy Shampoo and Conditioner packs to giveaway.

For your chance to win, let me know - what hair product you can't live without? in the comments below.

Terms and conditions ( please read!):

1. Open to Australian residents only.

2. Be a follower of my blog through Google Friend Connect

3. This giveaway finishes 14th of January 2011 at 10pm. (AEST)

4. Please ensure that I can email you, if you are the winner.

5. Herbal Essences will be sending out the prizes.

****Optional.........( let me know in the coments below if you have done an extra entry)

For an extra entry, 'Like' my facebook page DanniiBeauty

Would love you to share this giveaway too!

Thanks to everyone who entered!

The winners are:


Darya

magickatie17


Stay tuned for more great giveaways soon!

Coles Derma Intensive+ range - Cleansing milk, Toner, Night cream review

Looking for affordable skincare? The Derma Intensive+ Q10 range products are $4.99 each and exclusive to Coles.

This range first launched at Tesco in the UK and sold at a rate of 1.5 packs per minute and became the retailer's fastest growing skincare range and gained immediate hero status with beauty experts, leading the way in affordable anti-aging solutions for all women.

Derma Intensive + says: The Derma Intensive+ range, enriched with Q10, plus Omega 3 and Sepilift, includes five products that have been developed to help delay the signs of ageing and encourage natural beauty to shine through. With continual use, skin is protected from the appearance of new lines, helping to promote younger-looking skin.

I was sent some products to try and must say I am impressed. The products do work pretty well considering they cost less than five dollars each.

Derma Intensive+ Q10 Gentle Cleansing Milk 200ml $3.99 - This is a gentle cleanser that comes in a plastic bottle with a flip top. The ingredients as listed on the back of the product are Aloe Vera Extract to improve the ability of the skin to retain water, moisturizers it in depth and restores its elsasticity. Vitamin E protects the epidermis cells from oxidation and helps the skin to slow down the signs of ageing, Coenzyme Q10  helps to repair and regenerate itself, improving elasticity and appearance and D-panthenol calms, relaxes and helps protect the skin against irritations.

This cleanser is easy to use, has a pleasant smell which I like and cleanses the skin well. The formula is a milky cleanser that you apply in circular motions on the skin. It leaves my skin feeling cleaned, refreshed and feels good.

Derma Intensive+ Clarifying Facial Toner 200ml -  comes in a plastic bottle with a flip top as well. It also has the main ingredients (as does the cleansing milk)  Aloe Vera Extract, Coenzyme 10 and D-Panthenol and also has Green Tea Extract an antioxidant which protects the skin against the effects of free radicals and environmental damage. 
Once you apply the toner to a cotton pad you smooth it onto the skin. I found this nice and refreshing on the skin, it can sting if you have blemishes so I wouldn't use it on those areas. It does have a strong nice smell ( took me a little while to get use to) Overall it leaves the skin clean and fresh, with the toner absorbed quickly into the skin.

Derma Intensive+ Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Night Cream 50ml $4.99 - The night cream comes in a glass jar with a top that you unscrew to open and is made to help protect the skin against the signs of ageing. It says that it is nourishing and soothing to the skin and increases the natural Q10 level at night - restoring the skin’s firmness and freshness.

The main ingredients again in this are Coenzyme Q10, Vitamin E and also Macadamia Oil for deeply soothing and moisturising and helps to replenish skin moisture. This smells beautiful, it really caught my attention.

The formula is a nice consistency, not too thick or too thin, just right and is soft and easy to apply. It feels smooth on the skin and you can feel it on the skin, not greasy but a wet feeling which is absorbed really quickly leaving your skin feeling refreshed. You only need a small amount of this product, otherwise your skin can feel greasy if you touch it. Once I worked out how much I needed for me, it was fine. The next morning my skin feels nice, soft and smooth.

Overall an affordable range that is made to be suitable for all skin types. I would suggest this to anyone that has normal skin. If your on a budget, then these would be great to have a look at and see if they will work for you. Available at Coles only.

Would you consider buying affordable skincare? Have you tried any of these products? What do you use for your skincare at the moment?
 

CHOCOLATE FASHION

Hello my friends!

Did you ever hear about Chocolate Fashion? This sounds like a dream come true. While rocking a runway, models are eating their outfits! I so want this dream job:-) I wonder how they preserve these outfits? In refrigerator? I guess the biggest challenge is not to eat your outfit before the runway show:-) Anyway, check out some pictures from chocolate shows in Paris, New York and Toronto.

They even make chocolate rings!

and chocolate shoes!

Hope you liked my chocolate post:-) Is chocolate your guilty pleasure?

Happy Holidays!

Waiting for your comments and feedbacks and if you have any questions - Ask Erena!

Why exfoliation is good for your skin

Many people forget about exfoliation. Why should I exfoliate? you may ask. There are some really good reasons why exfoliating is good for your skin.

When you exfoliate you are removing the top layer of dead skin cells that tend to dull your complexion. It removes the flaky skin you may have so when you apply your moisturiser or serum, it is absorbed better and your foundation glides on smoothly on your skin.

Exfoliation stimulates blood circulation whilst removing dead skin cells and increases the cell renewal rate. This then makes your skin look and feel softer and smoother and you will have a healthy glow.

If you get pimples and blackheads they are caused by a build up of oil, dirt and dead skin cells that are usually in your pores. Exfoliating will help to remove the buildup, as our skin is sensitive ensure you are gentle when using a exfoliator, just rub gently in circular motions on your face.

Exfoliating at least two to three times is great for the skin, but it depends on your skin type so try a few different options to see what works for you.

Body exfoliation is good as well, I usually use a exfoliating glove for the body and it works really well, leaving the skin softer and smoother.

Do you exfoliate your skin? How often is best for your skin type?

HOLIDAY DACHSHUNDS

               Hello guys! Today I am happy to introduce you two brand new models - Max and Julie!
They really liked this photo session  because of the treats they received:-) Check this doggy    editorial out and hope you will like it:-)

This is Julie in musketeer costume

 Santa-dachshund:-)

Working it:-)

so cute

That is a real model:-)

Max is rocking his penguin costume:-)

he knows he is handsome:-)

both models working together:-)

dont they look like an ice skating couple?

Julie is wearing her Elf's costume:-)

modeling for the camera:-)

I decorated my Christmas tree using very large and small balls

I hope I put a smile on your face and lifted your spirit!

Tell me if you liked my models:-)

Waiting for your comments and feedback and if you have any questions - Ask Erena!