Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Emani Minerals Review and Giveaway

I am a self admitted make up addict and I am constantly looking for new and unique cosmetics to add to my ever growing collection, but the one thing that every piece of make-up I own has to be is cruelty free, I refuse to use any products tested on animals and at times I will tell you it’s difficult to find cosmetics that proudly display they are cruelty free. I’ve also just started wearing mineral cosmetics and I have tried many different brands and only a handful have been what I would call effective an beautiful. In the past the mineral cosmetics I’ve tried either make it look like I am wearing no make-up at all and leaves my face kinda oily and looking like it did before I took time to put on the foundation/powder or they don’t wear all day and I end up bare faced before the day ends…which I hate!!! But, recently I was introduced to the wonderful cosmetics from Emani Minerals and they have completely changed the way I look at mineral cosmetics!

About Emani Minerals (taken from website):

EMANI STORY
The Green Professional Cosmetic Range
EMANI MINERALS was established in 1998 with one objective – to provide a clean, green and high performing cosmetic range that exceeds the high standards of the professional makeup industry, while remaining suitable for everyday use. EMANI combines the natural pigments and certified organic extracts with the latest science & technology to push the boundaries of artistic and performance abilities.

* A noticeable healthier complexion in 4-6 weeks
* EMANI bases work with skin care and not against it
* Free of harmful dyes and harsh chemicals
* High performing & long lasting by utilizing natural silicon technology
* Paraben free and talc free
* Vegan & Gluten Friendly
* Cruelty Free, PETA approved
* 100% recycled paper used on 98% of EMANI packaging
* Makeup artist approved

CHEMICALS IN OUR BODIES
Emani Minerals was established in 1998 with a single-minded objective – to provide a line of cosmetics to a wide range of people that goes above and beyond the high standards of the professional makeup industry. Emani Minerals top priority is to incorporate the benefits of mineral-based products and formulate these products that are paraben-free, talc-free and do not have starches, dyes, and perfumes. A leading cause of damaged skin (wrinkles, breakouts) is the heavy use and constant application of chemical-based makeup. Years of prolonged exposure to these types of products drains the skin of its natural vitality. The development of mineral-based makeup resolved this undesirable situation. Both plastic surgeons and dermatologists praised this innovation. They knew that minerals formulated in products that come from the earth are the most natural and healthy products you can put on your skin. Mineral-based makeup integrates elements and inorganic pigments that exist in nature. These ingredients are finely milled and purified. They are then treated with additional pigments to create a vast array of colors and effects. These effects range from a matte finish, those effects that offer a slight shimmer, and even those that bring a lustrous brilliance to the skin. Emani Minerals products also address skin conditions that are uniquely relevant in today´s toxic world. The popularity of cosmetic surgery and the harmful UVA and UVB rays from the sun can cause permanent skin damage. Chemically based sun block can produce a negative reaction to the skin. Plastic surgeons and dermatologists alike recommend either a titanium dioxide or zinc oxide based product to combat the harmful UVA and UVB rays. However, these pricey creams are prescribed for medicinal purposes, not cosmetic ones. They are chalky and leave the skin a pallid white. Even worse, traditional liquid foundations contain unnatural ingredients that can unbalance or irritate many skin types. EMANI MINERALS understands the benefits of mineral-based cosmetics and the desire to use these types of natural cosmetics everyday, regardless of the sensitivity of the skin.


My Thoughts:

The kind folks over at Emani Minerals gave me the amazing opportunity to choose three of their cosmetic products to review and after much debate on what I wanted to try I finally decided on the Liquid Mineral Foundation in natural beige, their Mineral Concealer & Powder in fair/medium and finally their Rock Groupie Lip Shine (all pictured above). Once I made my decision, my product samples arrived very quickly and I was on my way to treating my skin to some wonderful cosmetics that not only made my skin look movie star great but it actually helped improve the overall look and feel of my skin after a few short weeks of use.

Even though I love all three of the products I was sent and don’t see myself using any other foundation, concealer & powder or lip shine, I have to say that of the three my absolute must have is the concealer & powder combination. I just love how well the concealer covers my occasional blemish and the powder is absolutely fantastic! The way my face looks with this powder is simply amazing, it has so a light and glowing finish that even if I didn’t get a full 8hrs of sleep the night before my face looks fresh and well rested…I know it sounds crazy that a powder can do such things but this powder is well…kind of like magic, and it’s such a beautiful color and gives my face a warm summer glow that I’ve never gotten from another powder.

The foundation is pretty awesome as well, I love that it goes on silky smooth and does a very good job covering up the small imperfections so I don’t always have to use the concealer and to be completely honest I’ve never had a mineral foundation liquid or not that covered so well and gave me that natural look I love but also covered the imperfection that I can’t stand to be showing when I wear make-up. Oh, and by the way this foundation lasts me all day even during the hot summer days…I LOVE IT!!

Now last but not least is the Rock Groupie Lip Shine. While I only wear lip color on occasions (I typically wear a lip balm) I love the Rock Groupie! Not only does it leave my lips silky smooth but the color is amazing! I’m really into rock music and I like to think of myself as a rock diva and well…before “Bug” was born I had the whole rock diva look daily because I actually had time to do the dark dramatic eyes and have my big hair and oh how I wish I would have had the lovely Rock Groupie Lip Shine from Emani when I was doing the whole look. But since I received this lip shine I have done the rock diva look several times and the lip shine looks amazing with it. I love the pinkish purple glitter color that really sets off a set of smokey black eyes!

Bottom Line:

I love….love…..love Emani Minerals! I can’t even say enough good things about this company and their cosmetics. As I mentioned in the past mineral cosmetics and myself have not always seen eye to eye and most of my experiences with it ended in a make-up disaster but not with Emani Minerals the products I was send did just was they said they would do and more, before Emani I didn’t think I would ever find a mineral make-up that would look as great as my regular brand but move over Emani now has a permanent place on my make-up counter.

If you are a make-up diva like me or if you are just looking for a wonderful line of cruelty free mineral cosmetics that will leave your skin looking and feeling wonderful even after you take it off I highly recommend checking out the amazing products at Emani Minerals….I’m pretty positive you won’t be sorry and it will be love at first wear!!!

Buy It:
To purchase any of the Emani Minerals products mentioned above and so many more visit the Emani Minerals website!

Win It:
Emani has kindly agreed to offer one of my lovely make-up divas their starter kit in med 1 (pictured below) and a lip gloss (ARV $100)!!!!

Mandatory Entry: Visit Emani Minerals and tell me what one product is a summer must have on your make-up counter! Please remember to leave your e-mail address if it’s not visible in your profile.

Want or need extra entries? Check out how to grab em’ below! (Mandatory Entry must be complete for these to count)

1. Become a public follower of my blog (2 extra)

2. Follow me on twitter @sgrant2005 and tweet this giveaway (can be done daily)

3. Subscribe to my feed via a reader

4. Blog about this giveaway with a link to this post and to Emani Minerals be sure to leave me a link (5 extra)

5. “Like” Emani Minerals on Facebook

6. Follow Emani Minerals on Twitter


Giveaway ends July 05, 2011 @ midnight CST. Winner will be chosen at random, using random.org and contacted by e-mail and has 48 hrs to respond before a new winner is chosen.

This review is based strictly my opinion. Others may have a different opinion with the product listed above. I did receive the Emani Minerals products mentioned above complementary for this review. No monetary compensation was received.

147 comments:

  1. I think I would choose the liquid mineral foundation.
    tarter95 at hotmail dot com

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  2. I think the 240 Oyster Beige shade in the liquid mineral foundation would be a great match!

    sswpss at yahoo dot com

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  3. 1. gfc follower as "sswpss"

    sswpss at yahoo dot com

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  4. 2. gfc follower as "sswpss"

    sswpss at yahoo dot com

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  5. My summer must-have is the Organic Lip Gloss in Rainmaker!
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  6. I follow your blog with google friend connect
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com
    #1

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  7. I follow your blog with google friend connect
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com
    #2

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  8. I subscribe to your RSS Feed with google reader
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  9. I like Emani Minerals on Facebook - my FB name is Amanda Moore
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  10. I follow @EmaniMinerals on Twitter - I'm @AmberGoo
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  11. gotta have the Organic ski bunny lip gloss ski bunny and the Emani Hydrating Serum and Foundation primer

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  12. “Like” Emani Minerals on Facebook-Gumma Medlin

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  13. rt-http://twitter.com/gummasplace/status/83747530793422848

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  14. I would like to have the serum primer

    blackbearpie@aol.com

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  15. I follow your blog

    blackbearpie@aol.com

    1

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  16. The liquid mineral foundation and the concealer.

    rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com

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  17. I follow your blog

    blackbearpie@aol.com

    2

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  18. I like Emani on facebook as Michelle L

    blackbearpie@aol.com

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  19. following Emani on twitter as blackbearpie

    blackbearpie@aol.com

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  20. my summer must have is th organic gloss in the shade beach bunny
    athenasgrace17@yahoo.com

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  21. I like emani minerals on F/B (kindra abel)
    athenasgrace17 at yahoo dot com

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  22. I follow your blog via GFC (kindra)
    athenasgrace17 at yahoo dot com

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  23. I follow your blog via GFC (kindra) (entry 2)
    athenasgrace17 at yahoo dot com

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  24. I follow emani minerals via twitter (kindraa)
    athenasgrace17 at yahoo dot com

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  25. tweeted
    http://twitter.com/#!/sgrant2005/status/83588696946909184
    (kindraa)
    athenasgrace17 at yahoo dot com

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  26. Rainmaker gloss is my must have summer product.
    elysesw@aol.com

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  27. i really like the mercedez duo eyes

    lauren51990 at aol dot com

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  28. gfc follow 2

    lauren51990 at aol dot com

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  29. rt-http://twitter.com/gummasplace/status/83951374521470976

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  30. The 1093 Midnight mascara is a summer must have on my make-up counter.

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  31. follow you publicly on GFC as Helen Keeler
    helenkeeler@comcast.net

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  32. I have 2 must haves.....the midnight mascara and the glitter eyes. Gotta have my glitter LOL

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  33. GFC Follower
    CJ Gorman
    princesaportuguese at gmail dot com

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  34. Rainmaker gloss is my must have

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  35. The Midnight Eye Mascara would be my summer must have. cyngreen2 at writeme dot com

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  36. the hydrating serum and primer for Summer because you need something to keep the make up on and to keep your powder looking nice, not dry

    melanieinaz2003 at yahoo

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  37. daily tweet
    http://twitter.com/#!/kindraa/status/84204654803697664
    athenasgrace17 at yahoo dot com

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  38. I tweeted
    http://twitter.com/#!/kindraa/status/84563671124164608
    athenasgrace17 at yahoo dot com

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  39. timmiedeluca@comcast.net

    i like the serum primer

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  40. timmiedeluca@comcast.net

    subscriber

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  41. timmiedeluca@comcast.net

    fan of emani-laura deluca

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  42. timmiedeluca@comcast.net

    follow emani on twitter-gabbylowe

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  43. i like the Roller Queen color dust for my eyes this summer
    tanyainjville at yahoo dot com

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  44. i follow via gfc
    tanyainjville at yahoo dot com

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  45. #2 i follow via gfc
    tanyainjville at yahoo dot com

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  46. i like emani on facebook (Tanya Riley)
    tanyainjville at yahoo dot com

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  47. I tweeted today!
    http://twitter.com/#!/kindraa/status/84917423144316928
    athenasgrace17 at yahoo dot com

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  48. The Serum primer would be nice to try!!
    Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill12@yahoo.com

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  49. the serum primer is the item I most want to try!

    jennifer.lleras@gmail.com

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  50. tweeted
    http://twitter.com/#!/kindraa/status/85799456167047168
    athenasgrace17 at yahoo dot com

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  51. The Crushed Blush in Barely There would be nice in the summer.
    smchester at gmail dot com

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  52. I follow you publicly on GFC.
    smchester at gmail dot com

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  53. 2.I follow you publicly on GFC.
    smchester at gmail dot com

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  54. i like the crushed mineral foundation in sand
    addictedtorodeo at gmail dot com

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  55. I like the pressed duo bronzer
    lexigurl_17 (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  56. gfc followr
    lexigurl_17 (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  57. gfc follower 2
    lexigurl_17 (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  58. I like Emani on FB: Alexandra Herring

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  59. I tweeted
    http://twitter.com/#!/kindraa/status/86112029517152256
    athenasgrace17 at yahoo dot com

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  60. I would pick the Barely There blush for my summer must have!

    Kimberley Meier
    kimberleymeier@rocketmail.com

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  61. 1) Follow on GFC (KIMBERLEYMEIER)

    Kimberley Meier
    kimberleymeier@rocketmail.com

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  62. 2) Follow on GFC (KIMBERLEYMEIER)

    Kimberley Meier
    kimberleymeier@rocketmail.com

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  63. “Like” Emani Minerals on Facebook- Kimberley Rose Meier

    Kimberley Meier
    kimberleymeier@rocketmail.com

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  64. I would love to have the Element eye duo.

    monster6236 at gmail dot com

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  65. the serum primer!
    brittneydejajason at gmail dot com

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  66. emani fb fan (brittney p)
    brittneydejajason at gmail dot com

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  67. I tweeted
    http://twitter.com/#!/kindraa/status/86847160917827585
    athenasgrace17 at yahoo dot com

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  68. Must have Bronzer - 297 Copacabana
    http://www.emani.com/cheeks_images.php?cat=Bronzer

    shanna.anderson@hotmail.com

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  69. Public Follower
    shanna.anderson@hotmail.com

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  70. Lip gloss is a must and I really like the NEW Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm in Whole Lotta Honey. Aisling; mcgillrmcgill(at)charter(dot)net

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  71. (1) I'm already a public follower of your blog via GFC. Aisling; mcgillrmcgill(at)charter(dot)net

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  72. (2) I'm already a public follower of your blog via GFC. Aisling; mcgillrmcgill(at)charter(dot)net

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  73. My summer must have is Waterproof Mascara.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

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  74. I am following via GFC as Jill Myrick.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

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  75. I am following via GFC as Jill Myrick #2.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

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  76. I am subscribed via Google Reader.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

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  77. I am a fan of Emani via Facebook as Jill Myrick.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

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  78. I am following Emani via Twitter as jlsc123.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

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  79. I have to have lip gloss.
    shawnac68@hotmail.com

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  80. The bronzer is a summer must have for me. Thank you for the lovely giveaway.
    sewmuchstuff at ymail dot com

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  81. I follow you via Google Friend Connect (Sewmuchstuff).
    sewmuchstuff at ymail dot com

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  82. I follow you via Google Friend Connect (Sewmuchstuff).
    sewmuchstuff at ymail dot com

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  83. I follow you on twitter (@sewmuchstuff) and I tweeted
    http://twitter.com/#!/SewMuchStuff/status/88023939896442880
    sewmuchstuff at ymail dot com

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  84. I subscribe via google reader (RSS)
    sewmuchstuff at ymail dot com

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  85. I like Emani Minerals on Facebook (Erin E)
    sewmuchstuff at ymail dot com

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  86. I follow Emani Minerals on twitter (@sewmuchstuff)
    sewmuchstuff at ymail dot com

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  87. I'd love some of their lip gloss.
    aleksa91 hotmail com

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  88. i like the serum primer
    pokergrl8 at gmail.com

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  89. follow by gfc 1
    pokergrl8 at gmail.com

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  90. follow on twitter @aes529 and tweet
    http://twitter.com/#!/aes529/status/88059725727543296

    pokergrl8 at gmail.com

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  91. rss subscriber

    pokergrl8 at gmail.com

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  92. follow emani on twitter @aes529

    pokergrl8 at gmail.com

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  93. like emani on fb amanda s

    pokergrl8 at gmail.com

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  94. The website doesn't work for me right now. I'd love to have loose mineral foundation with at least spf 15 in it for summer. =]

    suzy_darling@hellokitty.com

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  95. I'm following your blog via GFC! 1

    suzy_darling@hellokitty.com

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  96. I'm following your blog via GFC! 2

    suzy_darling@hellokitty.com

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  97. I'm following you on twitter as @suzy_darling and tweeted!
    http://twitter.com/#!/suzy_darling/status/88062543356116992

    suzy_darling@hellokitty.com

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  98. Bronzer is a must have because I am so pale.
    fatmeatloaf1 at gnail dot com

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  99. Following you publicly via GFC.
    ShellieAndBrutus
    fatmeatloaf1 at gmail dot com
    #1

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  100. subscribed to your feed in google reader!

    suzy_darling@hellokitty.com

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  101. Following you publicly via GFC.
    ShellieAndBrutus
    fatmeatloaf1 at gmail dot com
    #2

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  102. I like Emani Minerals on facebook!
    Suzy B.
    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001160114220

    suzy_darling@hellokitty.com

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  103. Following Emani Minerals on twitter!
    @suzy_darling

    suzy_darling@hellokitty.com

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  104. Following you on twitter and tweeted
    http://twitter.com/fatmeatloaf1/status/88063290516848641

    fatmeatloaf1 at gmail dot com

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  105. Like Emani Minerals on Facebook (brutus Duffy).
    fatmeatloaf1 at gmail dot com

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  106. Following Emani on Teitter (@fatmeatloaf1).
    fatmeatloaf1 at gmail dot com

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  107. Must have midnight mascara and love my lip gloss

    setab28@gmail.com

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  108. I'd love to try their concealer and mascara!

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  109. I would love the Anti Wrinkle Serum, thanks

    Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com

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  110. Following via GFC, thanks!

    Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com

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  111. Following via GFC, thanks! 2

    Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com

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  112. Liked Emani Minerals on FB (AngelaWinesburg)

    Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com

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  113. I tweeted
    http://twitter.com/#!/kindraa/status/88170308028219392
    athenasgrace17 at yahoo dot com

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  114. 7/5
    Tweet!
    http://twitter.com/#!/suzy_darling/status/88175426593234944

    suzy_darling@hellokitty.com

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  115. Must have for summer is mascara and lip gloss!

    Michelle Spayde
    spayde.michelle@gmail.com

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  116. GFC Public follower
    Michelle Spayde
    spayde.michelle@gmail.com

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  117. GFC Public follower
    Michelle Spayde
    spayde.michelle@gmail.com
    #2

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  118. Follow you on Twitter
    under Arniebelle
    http://twitter.com/#!/arniebelle/status/88262258542645248
    spayde.michelle@gmail.com

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  119. Subscribed to feed via reader

    spayde.michelle@gmail.com

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  120. LIKE Emani on Facebook
    Michelle Spayde
    spayde.michelle@gmail.com

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  121. Follow Emani on Twitter under Arniebelle

    spayde.michelle@gmail.com

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  122. I would like to try the serum primer. Thank you for the chance to win! deedeebamagirl at yahoo dot com

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  123. Follow by GFC (deedeebamagirl)
    deedeebamagirl at yahoo dot com

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  124. I have to have the concealer

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  125. i have to have my lip gloss
    susansmoaks at gmail dot com

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  126. I must have my moisturizer. trinitygsd at yahoo dto ocm

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  127. #1 follow via gfc - happi shopr
    trinitygsd at yahoo dot ocm

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  128. #2 follow via gfc - happi shopr
    trinitygsd at yahoo dot ocm

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  129. “Like” Emani Minerals on Facebook - happi shopr

    trinitygsd at yahoo dot omc

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  130. Waterproof Mascara is definetly a summer must have! sweepinjenny@yahoo.com

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  132. I'd love the Bare Minerals Foundation
    bingomamanorma(at)gmail(dot)com

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  133. I'd like the Serum Primer for summer
    adrianecoros(at)gmail(dot)com

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  134. I follow you publicly on GFC (1)
    adrianecoros(at)gmail(dot)com

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  135. I follow you publicly on GFC (2)
    adrianecoros(at)gmail(dot)com

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  136. I follow Emani Minerals on Twitter
    adrianecoros(at)gmail(dot)com

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  137. The Organic Lip Gloss in Rainmaker is my must have. garrettsambo@aol.com

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  138. I also like the anti wrinkle serum.

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  139. I would like to try the Anti Wrinkle Serum.

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