And The Winner Of The FSL Cosmetics Giveaway Is......

.....ALACRANSITA84!! Congratulations, girl!! Please check out the FSL website and message Kimberly at @fslcosmetics on Twitter with the lip gloss shade you would like to try out (email me at askthebeautychick@gmail.com if you have any questions). I hope you enjoy!

Sephora Beauty Insider Exclusive: LORAC Hollywood Insider Collection

LORAC is known for putting out some great value sets and their Hollywood Insider Collection is no exception. Available to Sephora Beauty Insiders only, this kit contains five full-sized products picked out specially by Carol Shaw, the artist behind LORAC Cosmetics.

For $39.50 (a steal), you get the following products:

--Perfectly Lit Oil-Free Luminizing Powder in Spotlight (warm beige)

--Baked Matte Satin Blush in Hollywood (bronzed rose)

--Bronzed Bombshell Eyeshadow Trio in Sand/Serenity/Bronze

--Special Effects Conditioning Primer/Defining & Lengthening Mascara

--Couture Shine Liquid Lipstick in Vintage (light neutral beige)

This collection of red-carpet essentials is available exclusively at Sephora stores and www.sephora.com until May 12. Hurry over and snag one for yourself!

*Psssst! If you're not a Sephora Beauty Insider you must join! It's free, it's easy, and you can accumulate points with every purchase that go towards some great samples. What's not to love about that? ;-)

NEW From Smashbox: Halo Hydrating Perfecting Bronzer

Introducing the newest addition to the Smashbox Halo family, the Halo Hydrating Perfecting Bronzer. This bronzing powder adds a gorgeous glow to any skintone while also working to diminish signs of aging (fine lines and wrinkles). The silky, hydrating formula maintains a healthy complexion without drying out the skin, and combines minerals, a peptide, and shimmering gold powder.

Clinical studies have demonstrated that 10 minutes after applying the product to the skin there is a 33% decrease in wrinkles around the eye contour region. In addition, it has been shown that after using the bronzer for 6 weeks, there is a 67% noticeable reduction in fine lines and wrinkles.

The Halo bronzer is available in one shade, a matte golden bronze, and it retails for $39 at Sephora stores, the Sephora website, www.smashbox.com, and other locations where Smashbox Cosmetics are sold.

Have you tried any of the products from the Halo line? I haven't yet, but I'm very interested to try out this new bronzer! What do you think?

In The Spirit Of Earth Month: Josie Maran's Bear Naked Makeup Wipes Are Good For You And For The Planet

Why are Josie Maran's Bear Naked Wipes different from all other makeup wipes? Well, friends, they not only remove makeup and impurities quite efficiently (and smell delicious, too!), but they also help support a great cause. For every package of these wipes sold, a portion of the proceeds are donated to the Natural Resources Defense Council's Polar Bear SOS initiative. Take your makeup off while helping to raise funds for these endangered animals? It's that easy, and so important.

The Bear Naked Wipes are packed full of all-natural ingredients such as aloe vera, cucumber, Vitamin E, and chamomile and they feel light and fresh on the skin. Like all Josie Maran products, the makeup removers are devoid of synthetic fragrances, parabens, phthalates, and petrochemicals.

Bear Naked Wipes are available for purchase at Sephora stores, www.sephora.com, and www.josiemarancosmetics.com. They come in packages of 8 ($6) and 30 ($12).

NB: These products were sent to me by a PR representative for my consideration. Though I did not purchase them myself, my review was in no way influenced by my receipt of samples. I am dedicated to providing reviews that are 100% my own opinions, bias-free. If I ever feel that I cannot give my readers honest feedback on a product, I will not present a review for it. I am here to inform, and publishing untruthful thoughts is neither beneficial to those who visit my blog nor to me.

Beauty For A Cause: Darphin Introduces "50 Little Luxuries"

Luxury beauty brand, Darphin, has recently launched a remarkably lush and hydrating face cream, Hydraskin Essential ($50). Its formula contains ingredients such as Butterfly Lavender and Organic Shea Butter that work to make your skin ultra-moisturized and healthy.

To accompany the launch of this new product, Darphin is encouraging women to share their favorite $50 indulgences. They have partnered with IDEAL Providence Farms, an organization that raises funds to provide the children of Ghana with school supplies. A donation is made to the foundation with each tip shared.

It is simple to get involved! Simpy head on over to http://www.50littleluxuries.com/ and enter your favorite luxury. Hurry, though, because on April 21, the 50 most creative entries will be selected to win full-sized samples of the Hydraskin Essential. In addition, one grand prize winner will receive a trip to NYC for two, including 2 nights at the Surrey Hotel and complimentary Darphin spa treatments (and more!)

So, what are your indulgences?

Get Back To Your "Origins" And Celebrate Earth Month

Origins is celebrating Earth Month in a huge way! On April 19, the brand will be sponsoring a FREE concert, the First Annual Origins Rocks Earth Month Concert in NYC. The event, which will take place at the famous Webster Hall in downtown NYC, will feature such artists as Macy Gray.

How do you score a ticket, you ask? Well, here's the scoop: bring an empty cosmetics container (any brand) to your local Origins store in NYC, Westchester, or Garden State Mall in NJ and receive one free ticket to the show while supplies last (no purchase necessary). Unfortunately, though, admission to the concert will be on a first come, first served basis, so ticket holders must arrive early to the venue! HOWEVER, there is a way to guarantee that you will be in attendance! The first 50 customers to prove that they are fans of Origins on Facebook (either by providing a print out or via mobile phone) at the Flatiron Flagship store in NYC will receive concert access (+1 guest) and 2 free drink tickets guaranteed!!

In addition to this amazing concert event, Origins is urging people to "go green" through their Trade-In Program. On April 22, customers will have the chance to bring in their empty cosmetics packages to ANY Origins location to trade in for a FREE full-sized Checks and Balances Frothy face wash ($18.50 value) or A Perfect World Antioxidant cleanser ($20 value). The used containers brought into the stores will all be recycled via the Return to Origins Recycle Program. Everyone involved is encouraged to share their experiences on Twitter using the hashtag #OriginsTradeIn.

These are some pretty great initiatives and I hope you'll get involved! What other ways are you honoring the planet this month?

Get "Kiss Worthy" Lips With FSL Cosmetics: A Review And A Giveaway!

I love supporting smaller, up-and-coming businesses. So you can be sure I was thrilled to meet Kimberly Riley, the brains behind FSL Cosmetics (Feel Good, Smell Good, Look Good), at a blogger mixer during the recent New York Fashion Week. Kimberly, a cosmetic chemist, has a passion and a love for her new line that is frankly infectious...it just oozes out of every aspect of her being! I know from "tweeting" and chatting with her that she spends hours every day working on and perfecting her current lipstick and lip gloss offerings. And I love them!

I had the opportunity to test out Pink Colada and 14 Karat lip glosses and Vino lipstick. Upon application, I was immediately struck by the smooth, non-sticky (and I mean zero tackiness!) texture of the glosses. They provide lovely color and high shine finish, but are extremely light on the lips. The hint of sparkle is gorgeous! I have been wearing Pink Colada, a beautiful pinky-mauve, on its own (I love the way it makes me feel when I have very little makeup on!), but I think that this shade would complement a pink lipstick or even a more nude color very nicely. 14 Karat, is a yellow gold gloss with subtle shimmer. This one is sure to add a richness to a variety of lipstick colors, especially nude tones. Vino lipstick is a creamy, rich, and beautiful cranberry red with a lovely sheen, that can be built up or sheered out on the lips, depending on the desired level of intensity. All of the FSL products are infused with lip healthy vitamins and antioxidants and smell deliciously of juicy fruits (Pink Colada's scent reminds me of a Pina Colada...yummy!)

Pink Colada Lip Gloss

14 Karat Lip Gloss

Vino Lipstick

FSL Cosmetics' lip glosses and lipsticks retail for $18.50 each.

And now for a fun giveaway from The Beauty Chick and FSL!

To enter to win one lip gloss of your choice, simply comment below and tell me what makes you feel good, smell good, or look good. You can increase your chances of winning by following @fslcosmetics on Twitter and RTing "I want to win an FSL Cosmetics Lip Gloss" #feelgoodsmellgoodlookgood (with the hashtag).

*The contest will end on April 18 at 11:59 PM and is open to US residents only.

GOOD LUCK!

NB: Images and product samples were provided to me by FSL Cosmetics. Though I did not purchase them myself, my review was in no way influenced by my receipt of samples. I am dedicated to providing reviews that are 100% my own opinions, bias-free. If I ever feel that I cannot give my readers honest feedback on a product, I will not present a review for it. I am here to inform, and publishing untruthful thoughts is neither beneficial to those who visit my blog nor to me.