Denver Beauty Examiner

30% off Urban Decay Cosmetics

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:02:06 -0700

Urban Decay is offering a 30% Friends and Family discount until November 30, 2009! You have to order directly from their website - www.urbandecay.com. To redeem, type coupon code "FNFW1" at checkout and hit "Redeem Coupo...

Free Aveeno Hair Care Samples

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:50:15 -0700

Aveeno is sampling its new Nourish Hair Care for free on their website! Click here, answer a few simple questions and they send shampoo and conditioner right to your doorstep. Enjoy!

Half off Denver salon and spas

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:23:27 -0700

Participating salons and spas are offering 50% off their services through Yelp.com. Everything from a haircut to a massage are discounted. Book an appointment (no walk-ins) for November 2nd-8th, 2009 now! Click here to take you t...

Melt makes a Colorado comeback

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:51:22 -0700

Photo Courtesy of Melt Melt, the handmade bath and skincare shop is reopening after a major redesign, repackaging and reformulation! Since 2001, this Colorado-based company has set itself apart from its competitors with very unique prod...

Great budget friendly mascaras - Part One

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:59:46 -0700

Covergirl's Lashblast Mascara I’ve ranted about the hideous mascara contraptions that some of the cosmetics company’s have come up with (click here to read that humorous article), so now I’ll rave about the good ones.First, her...

Lawsuit results in free cosmetics

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:37:39 -0700

If you purchased makeup between 1994 and 2003, you are entitled to a FREE cosmetic item. That's right, FREE. Go to your local Nordstrom's, Bloomingdale's, Macy's, Neiman's, Dillard's or Sak's and see for yourself. One item per perso...

Michelle O's beauty tricks

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:23:38 -0700

AP PhotoOf course Michelle Obama's choice of dresses tonight will be second story only to her husband's historic rise to become the 44th President of our United States. Total Beauty just posted a great review on some of her beauty secrets ...

Coolest nail tool

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 18:02:44 -0700

Sephora Nail Scoop Cleaner I saw this little tool at Sephora and was immediately drawn to it. Maybe I was a dentist in a past life? I digress. It’s the Sephora Nail Scoop Cleaner. As we all cut back our budgets, getting manicures falls...

Mascaras gone wild, and wrong

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 15:07:04 -0700

There’s nothing like a good mascara. Ever since the wand & tube applicator was conceived by Max Factor, every minor and major cosmetic company has tried to enhance, improve, and now even ridicule it. Some things are better left alon...

Real beauty resolutions for 2009

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 15:28:03 -0700

As I sat down to write an article about product & trend reviews from the past year, I had a change of heart. 2009 comes packed with unprecedented change and a recharged yearning for progression. New years always do, but this one feels different...

The almighty Elnett hairspray arrives in Denver

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 13:51:22 -0700

L'Oreal Elnett Satin HairsprayIt’s legendary in Europe. People in the US would smuggle it into the country (seriously). You’ve heard about it. You’ve read about it. Now you can own it legally. And to sweeten the deal – i...

Rehab for holiday makeup gifts

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:53:09 -0700

MSNBC PhotoYou’ve probably received a cosmetic or two recently as a holiday gift. And like me, you look at it and say “for real?” What was Aunt Mary thinking when she picked out that sparkly green eyeshadow? What about that hot p...

Magazine photos not to be trusted

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:33:26 -0700

Lucky Magazine Jan 2009 There’s something about bringing home a magazine with my groceries that reminds me of my single, pre-kid, almost zero responsibility days. They’re my Calgon, if you will. A little fashion in the bag next to ...

The New Image Salon now offering manicures and pedicures

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:02:45 -0700

This comfortable little salon located in the heart of Denver's Sunnyside neighborhood is now broadening its service menu by offering manicures and pedicures. Tina Garcia is the nail expert and you can sit with her by appointment only. Manicur...

Chocolate cosmetics for cold weather blues

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 12:17:02 -0700

Philosophy's Hot Cocoa 3 in 1 It's darn cold here in Denver! What reminds us women of childhood winters, yet invokes dirty thoughts of our significant other? Hot Chocolate!!! Why not indulge without the fear of your hiney getting b...