A MAKEOVER / GIVEAWAY WITH ALIMA PURE
Monday 07.29.13 
as i mentioned last week, we leave today for a two week east coast trip. it was initially going to be work mixed with play, but a family emergency has changed the game. we're now going to NYC for three days and then headed straight to florida to be with family. i've prepared a bunch of posts for while i'm away, and have a few guest posters that i'm thrilled to have on board with some tasty yummies! and for today, a giveaway i'm so excited about i can hardly stand myself!
alima pure recently reached out to me and introduced themselves. after spending just a minute on their site i was completely smitten, a makeup company after my own heart! their mineral makeups are gorgeous and their packaging is divine. but even better they contain no toxics, no irritants, no preservatives, and are cruelty free! beyond amazing.
they were kind enough to do a little makeup makeover on me, and i'm so thrilled to share my experience! as you may remember from this post, i'm practically a makeup virgin. i've been wearing the same products for years, with little idea of what i was doing. and i know a lot of you chimed in that you feel the same! so i jumped at this opportunity to introduce us all to an amazing line of products that are so easy to use, even a newbie like me can shine. and i have to say, even though i'm used to wearing next to no makeup, i'm now a convert. seeing my face all prettified by these beautiful mineral makeups has me hooked and there's no going back!
and the most exciting part is THEY'RE GIVING ONE LUCKY READER A FACE MAKEOVER TOO! see all those goodies below... one lucky reader is going to win all of that! so good, right?! and in addition to that awesomeness, they're offering EVERYONE 10% off their order with the code "AHOUSEINTHEHILLS" (valid through August 12th). hip hip!
in the photo above i'm wearing the products shown- which i'm not kidding you took me no more than 7 minutes to apply. the thing i love most about them is they look natural, not heavy handed, but still do wonders for my face! my favorite product is the eyeliner, it makes my eyes pop and was much easier to apply than the pencil liner i've been using for years! plus if you wet your brush you can easily turn the powder liner into liquid liner...how rad is that?! tips for buying makeup online, applying mineral makeup and details on how to win your own alima pure makeover after the jump!
BUYING MAKEUP ONLINE:
i've never bought makeup that i haven't already been using online in large part because choosing makeup online can be so daunting (it's hard enough in the store, right?!) but alima makes it much easier by offering sample sizes of many of their products so that you can test out a few and see what you love best to order full size. this was so helpful for me especially when choosing the foundation! they also have this handy foundation selector to help you narrow it down. and there are so many other resources on their site to help you along through the process as well. i loved this tip for choosing eyeshadow colors!
TIPS FOR APPLYING:
- start with a clean, moisturized face
- shake some powder into the lid of the container and swirl the makeup brush in it to get the makeup into the brush. blow lightly to remove excess. (this appllies to foundation, bronzer, eyeshadow, etc)
- to turn the foundation into concealer, wet the the liner brush or shadow brush and then add a little foundation powder. paint onto any areas that need a little extra coverage. dust with foundation powder when finished!
- just a little bit of the mineral makeup goes a long way, so layer lightly to acheive just the look you're going for!
DETAILS ABOUT THE GIVEAWAY:
winner will receive a phone consult with alima pure to help determine the best products/colors for their skin type and to answer any questions as well as everything shown above, in the colors of your choice! this includes: 4 makeup brushes, foundation, bronzer, blush, (2) eyeshadows, eyeliner, and a lipbalm. total value over $200!
to enter visit alima pure and leave a comment below with the product you are most excited to try (i was the most excited to try the eyeliner and shimmer eyeshadow)! comments must be posted by midnight on friday and a winner will be chosen randomly shortly thereafter. winner will be notified by email and announced on the blog. so much good luck to all of you! xx- sarah
** EDIT** GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED, CONGRATS TO LUCKY WINNER JENN FROM PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA!
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Reader Comments (212)
love the way you set up the picture with the makeup - great ideas and inspiration! love the blog.
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I'm most excited to try the shimmer eyeshadow and the nourishing lip balm in mango. Thanks for introducing me to this great line!
I hope everything is alright with your family. I would love to try the eyeliner out too, I've never been one to wear too much eye makeup but I would love to try. Your skin looks beautiful in the photo above by the way! x
I've always wanted to try a mineral foundation, but just like you I've been using the same products for years and have been to chicken to try something new. What a great chance this would be to freshen things up!
I'd love to try the matte foundation! I still haven't found the perfect foundation and I've been on the hunt for years!
I would love to try the foundation, I have the hardest time finding a good one.
Love this giveaway! I have been jumping from brand to brand recently trying to find makeup that doesn't irritate my face. Would love to win and would be most excited to try out the concealer and the bronzer!!
I'd love to try the foundation! My wedding is at the end of August, just around the corner. I've been hesitant to buy traditional foundation because I don't want to commit to a whole container of foundation that might bother my skin. I'd love to give it a try! And the luminous shimmer powder! Lovely!