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The last Comments4aCure Thank You prize goes to Optixxfoxx! Congratulations!! You have won the amazing Karmin Titanium Hair Straightner Iron valued at $99 CAD!

This straightening iron takes the amazing benefits of ceramic heat, ionic technology and combines them with Titanium.

Product Features:

1. Ultra hard, mirror smooth titanium plate surfaces
2. Negative Ions and Infrared Heat (removes static) for Silky Shiny Hair.
3. Ion field technology (seals in natural oils)
4. Micro-porous technology (locks in moisture)
5. Won't damage hair like other straighteners.
6. Straight-Curl-Flip-Style
7. Unparalleled Infrared heat for deep, long lasting straightness.
8. Micro Chip Temperature Control Infrared Heat, Flash Quick Heating.
9. Variable temperature settings for all hair types. The maxium temperature is 200°C (410°F) , and the minium temperature is 80°C (176°F).
10. Tangle-free 3 meter, 360° swivel cord.

Please email me with your mailing address. Enjoy your new straightner and thank you for your comment!

And that's not all! Makeup Junkie readers will receive:
1. $25 off any Karmin Titanium Hair Iron - enter code 'JUNKIE25' at checkout
2. $10 off any item on the site - enter code 'JUNKIE10' at checkout

Visit www.myhairstylingtools.com for more information. Enjoy!!!

The 2nd Comments4aCure Thank You prize goes to Sandy who was actually "anonymous" but emailed me to let me know what her comment was. Congratulations!! You will be receiving a beauty pack of some of my favourite things! Inside the beauty pack is:

1. Anastasia Limited Edition Swarovski Pink Ribbon Precision Tweezers
2. Cargo Holiday Edition Boogie Nights Kit of 5 mini glitter eye pencils (available for the Holiday)
3. Estee Lauder Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick in Rich Berry
4. Cover Girl products including LashBlast Mascara
5. L'Oreal products
6. Lubriderm Advanced Therapy Moisturizing Lotion
7. Bumble and Bumble Curl Conscious Nourishing Masque

I hope you enjoy the beauty pack and thank you again for your comment!

From October 20th - October 22nd I ran Comment4aCure where readers could leave a comment and I would donate $1 to each comment made. To say thank you to those readers that left comments I would like to give away 3 thank you prizes! Winners were randomly chosen out of a hat.

The first prize give-away goes to Arianne!


Thank you so much for your comment! You have won an adesign Mini Brush Set valued at $45 USD! I have quickly become a fan of adesign brushes and my brush set never goes without it. I have Eye 1 and Eye 5. Eye 1 has a unique tip that will expertly define your eyes. I especially love to use this in the crease for definition and to blend my shadows. Eye 5 is an angled liner brush that has the perfect firmness. It easily applies liquid and cream liners, as well as wet/dry shadows. There are many more brushes I'd like to add to my collection: all the foundation brushes and Pointed Concealer Brush. I'm sure you will love these brushes Arianne!

About adesign brushes

adesign introduces innovative makeup brushes that are bringing a new life to the world of makeup artistry. Developed after 20 years of collaborated experience in the beauty industry, adesign’s management team has created unique and high quality cosmetic tools. Every brush is crafted of the highest grade of both synthetic and natural hair fibers that will effectively pair with any cosmetic brand to achieve an outstanding make up application. adesign only uses cruelty-free natural animal hair from animals that are first used as a food source. With extensive knowledge of new advancements in the beauty industry, adesign is a leader in consumer and industry trends. With commitment to education and training, adesign is quickly becoming one of the industry’s foremost leaders in cosmetic brushes.

The Education of Shana King

Shana King, founder of adesign believes innovation and practicality are the fundamentals of cosmetic brushes. As a child in Toronto , Shana was interested in beauty and soon this interest developed into a passion. Inspired by the beauty and fashion pages of Vogue, she yearned to make this passion a career. Shana trained in Toronto as a professional makeup artist in the fashion and entertainment industry and gained a keen eye for trends and business know-how. From her experience with at some of the top beauty brand make-up counters and a regional manager of Aveda, Shana’s business savvy expertise transformed itself in to the world of professional makeup brushes. She is dedicated to design innovation and has an affinity and passion for consumer education.

www.adesignbrushes.com

To stay tuned for the winners of prize 2 and 3!

Thank you, thank you for those of you that have left comments! Today is the last day for Comments4aCure on Makeup Junkie so please keep those comments coming! Here is Part 3 of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation "Be Breast Aware".

What To Look For:

Knowing how your breasts normally look and feel can help you be aware of changes that should be reported to a doctor. Most breast changes will not be cancer, but still should be discussed with a doctor. Changes to look for include the following:

• Changes to the size or shape of one or both breasts.
• Unusual, persistent pain in the breast or armpit area.
• Swelling under the armpit or below the collarbone.
• Nipple changes, including change in the shape or position of a nipple, or a nipple that becomes pulled inward (inverted).
• Other things to look for: redness, discharge from one or both nipples, lumps or thickening, skin changes including irritation, rash or scaly skin, and dimpling or puckering.
  

If you are not sure if a change is significant, check again after your next period, or a few weeks later if you are no longer menstruating.

Remember those that have lost the fight, those that are fighting, and those that have won the fight. Do yourself a favour and get yourself checked regularly and remind others to get checked. It's an important cause and your comments will definitely change a life. Thank you to everyone for your lovely comments and supporting BCA! Peace and love!

For more information visit www.cbcf.org and www.bcrfcure.org.



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Read on for Part 2 of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation "Be Breast Aware" series. Keep those comments coming! :)

Look and Feel:

Giving yourself breast examinations daily is important for early detection of breast cancer. I'll admit I haven't given myself one in a very long time. It's simple and easy to do. There's no wrong way of doing it so just find a technique that is comfortable for you.

One way to check both breasts is by moving your middle fingers in small circles from the outside of the breast to the nipple. As pictured, cover the surface of each breast, and also check the areas above and below the breasts, including the armpit.




Each whole breast.









Above and below each breast.










Under both arms.









Men check the same areas.






For more information visit www.cbcf.org .





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I'm calling on all my makeup junkies to support my Comments4aCure cause to help raise money for breast cancer awareness! Starting October 20 and ending October 22, I will donate $1 for every comment (up to a maximum of $150) made during these days will go towards my charities of choice: Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and The Breast Cancer Research Fund. Just leave your comments after the featured post. :)

Today, I start Part 1 of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, "Be Breast Aware", series that offers women tips on how be informed.

Five Steps To Being Breast Aware:

1. Know how your breasts normally look and feel.

2. Know what changes to look for.

3. Look and feel for changes.

4. Report any changes to a doctor.

5. Go for a free mammogram if you are of the appropriate age, or if recommended by a doctor. By finding breast abnormalities in the early stages, mammograms can save lives. Women at the appropriate age can get a free mammogram through their regional breast screening program.

For more information visit www.cbcf.org .


Please remember to visit my fellow beauty bloggers participating in Comments4aCure! Click on http://beautyblognetwork.com to support their cause. Thanks!

I can't believe it's only Day 2 because the buzz is everywhere! Amazing! In a previous post I said I would be giving $1 for every comment up to $150 and donating to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. I still plan to do this but will be giving half to BCRF and the other half will go to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Events are happening all across Canada one of which includes the CIBC Run For The Cure happening this Sunday, October 5th.

I also wanted to let readers know that I've added the ChipIn Widget created by The Beauty Blog Network for Breast Cancer Research Foundation on the right hand side of my page. You can automatically donate by clicking on the widget or you can visit http://comments4acure.chipin.com/breast-cancer-awareness. Every little bit helps!





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