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Skin and Hair Care Giveaway from New Beauty Brand – CLOSED

March 8th, 2010 • Related • Filed Under

A new line of beauty products recently hit the shelves of the Kroger family of stores and they offer women a nice combination of quality, natural ingredients and the latest science.

I’ve been using several products from the new line, called mirra™, for about two weeks and I have to say that I really like the skin care products. The renew mirra™ Exfoliating and Detoxifying cleanser, which uses apricot and oxygenated derma-beads, seems to offer just the right balance of exfoliating and moisturizing. It’s not too harsh, but it does leave my skin feeling refreshed and ready for my moisturizer and makeup.

Speaking of moisturizers, the mirra™ Deep Moisturizing Day Cream is a perfect weight for a daytime moisturizer. So many products that I’ve tried are either too light, and don’t prep my sufficiently so that my foundation goes on smoothly, or they’re too heavy and greasy, making my skin feel like I need to wash again. The mirra product is just right in this regard! The product line also offers a Wrinkle Reduction Eye Cream that I’ve been using each day before applying my makeup, and it does seem to make my wrinkles laugh lines less noticeable around my eyes.

My teenage daughter, who swims competitively and therefore has some major chlorine-induced hair issues, has been using the mirra volumizing shampoo and likes the way it strips some of those chemicals out of her long locks.

So what’s the research behind this new product line? According to recent survey results,women believe beauty products made with both natural ingredients and proven scientific technologies work best, and that’s what mirra provides.

In addition to its own consumer research, mirra conducted an online survey of more than 500 women and here’s what they learned:

77 percent said  products that have both natural ingredients and proven technologies work best

74 percent said they don’t have a lot of time to spend on their beauty routine – 10 minutes at the most

Their description of a bad hair day was evenly split between flat (37 percent) and frizzy (35 percent).

Mirra combines quality, natural ingredients with the latest science to meet three different needs: Daily – routine personal care; Renew – a rejuvenating time out; and Inspire – quick transformations for a night out.

The products are available in the beauty care aisles exclusively at all stores that are part of the Kroger Co. family and for a limited time, mirra is offering $5 offwhen you purchase any two mirra products. But if you’d like to win a prize pack of mirra products that includes skin and hair-care products, enter the contest below!

Giveaway Guidelines

To win, leave a comment below telling me your how you describe your beauty routine (i.e. involved, non-existent, etc.).

Receive additional entries by doing any/all of the following, but be sure to leave a separate comment for each thing you do:

  1. Blog about this contest
  2. Subscribe to my mailing list/RSS feed
  3. Tweet this giveaway on Twitter (you can tweet daily, but be sure to leave a comment each time you do).
  4. Favorite Lipstick to Crayons on Technorati
  5. Stumble this post
  6. Add Lipstick to Crayons to your blogroll or my button to your sidebar
  7. Become a fan of Lipstick to Crayons on Facebook.

This giveaway closes at 11:59 p.m. Central time March 19, 2010.  Be sure to include a valid email address with each of your entries. Winner will be randomly chosen via random.org and will be notified via email and announced on this post.

If winner does not claim prize by March 22, 2010, he/she will forfeit the prize to alternate winner who will be drawn at random.

USA and Canada residents only please.

This contest is closed. Congratulations to Sara, comment #30.

These products were provided courtesy of The Kroger Company for review and giveaway as a part of the Global Influence Network.

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  1. #1 Andrea on March 8, 2010:

    Non-existent LOL

  2. #2 Huguette English on March 8, 2010:

    My beauty routine is wash, moisturize and sunblock.

  3. #3 Huguette English on March 8, 2010:

    daily tweet
    http://twitter.com/henglish/status/10187427008

  4. #4 JPScraps on March 8, 2010:

    My routine is hit or miss. I’d like to be consistent with a routine but…life happens :)

  5. #5 JPScraps on March 8, 2010:

    I subscribed to your mailing list.

  6. #6 Francine Anchondo on March 8, 2010:

    my beauty routine is nonexistant but would like to change

  7. #7 Chris on March 9, 2010:

    Would love to try the products.

  8. #8 crystalp on March 9, 2010:

    Routine?? We’re supposed to do this everyday? I’m a SAHM and its pajama day ;-)

    crystalmarieporter at gmail dot com

  9. #9 crystalp on March 9, 2010:

    I subscribe to your mailing list!

  10. #10 crystalp on March 9, 2010:

    I am a fb fan!
    crystal marie porter

  11. #11 Doreen R on March 9, 2010:

    My beauty routine is to cleanse, moiturize and wear lip liner, gloss and eyeliner. When I’m sick like right now….non-existant.

  12. #12 Doreen R on March 9, 2010:

    I subscribe by email

  13. #13 Doreen R on March 9, 2010:

    Your facebook fan.
    Doreen Riopel

  14. #14 Snowflake07 (Audra) on March 9, 2010:

    Before I became a Mom, my routine was pretty involved…waxing, scrubbing, moisturizing, makeup, facials, the whole nine yards.
    After I became a Mom, now I’m very happy to shower when possible. lol In all seriousness, I still do a pretty good job of keeping my face moisturized. I’m always looking for that “better” anti-wrinkle cream.

  15. #15 Snowflake07 (Audra) on March 9, 2010:

    tweet: http://twitter.com/SnowflakeDay/status/10222456289

  16. #16 Shari D on March 9, 2010:

    My beauty routine is quick and simple.

  17. #17 Shari D on March 9, 2010:

    I am an email subscriber.

  18. #18 Katy P on March 9, 2010:

    Mine is very uninvolved! I use a face wash- that is all. :)

  19. #19 Katy P on March 9, 2010:

    I’m an email subscriber.

  20. #20 Anne Taylor on March 9, 2010:

    My beauty routine is pretty simple really. Wash, exfoliate once or twice a week, moisturize daily……that’s about it!

    I do, sometimes, put Olive Oil in wrinkly spots, around my eyes, forhead and mouth, before bed so it soaks in while I’m sleeping!

    Thanks

    nancyrobster@gmail.com

  21. #21 Anne Taylor on March 9, 2010:

    Email list subscriber

    ty

    nancyrobster@gmail.com

  22. #22 Anne Taylor on March 9, 2010:

    Tweet

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    ty

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  23. #23 Anne Taylor on March 9, 2010:

    Facebook Fan of Lipstick to Crayons

    Anne Taylor or annectaylor1

    ty

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  24. #24 shar on March 9, 2010:

    routine is simple, minimal…these products look great

  25. #25 Nury on March 9, 2010:

    I dont really have a beauty routine, but i could consider cleaning my face with hydrogen peroxide 2 times a day my beauty routine :)

  26. #26 Nury on March 9, 2010:

    I blogged:
    http://ohmygiveaway.blogspot.com/2010/03/new-beauty-brand-skin-and-hair-giveaway.html

  27. #27 Nury on March 9, 2010:

    I stumbled this post, my stumbe usr name is daer0n [with a zero].

  28. #28 Nury on March 9, 2010:

    I added you to my blogroll.

  29. #29 Nury on March 9, 2010:

    I am a fan on facebook.

  30. #30 Sara on March 9, 2010:

    Thank you for the wonderful opportunity! These products look lovely, so exciting! My routine is very simple, cleanse skin with Cetaphil, Witchhazel for toner, and Olay Complete for moisturizing. I will exfoliate sometimes with St. Ives Apricot scrub and that about does it! It would be fabulous to be able to get my hands on new products as extra spending money hasn’t been been available. Good luck to everyone and best wishes! * ♥

    Email: Ssmith12@OhioHealth.com

  31. #31 Sara on March 9, 2010:

    I am also a subscriber for an extra entry! ♥ Thanks sooo much doll!

  32. #32 Wendi P on March 9, 2010:

    My routine includes Olay facial cleanser in the shower each morning, eye cream, moisturizer with sunblock. Taa Daa. I am too lazy to do any more (masks, evening potions, facials, etc.).

  33. #33 Wendi P on March 9, 2010:

    I am a happy email suscriber :-)

  34. #34 Wendi P on March 9, 2010:

    Tweeted, thanks so much!!

    http://twitter.com/WendiP/status/10239360128

  35. #35 Soha Molina on March 9, 2010:

    I’d describe it as moderately involved.

  36. #36 Soha Molina on March 9, 2010:

    http://twitter.com/sohamolina/status/10243753940

  37. #37 Soha Molina on March 9, 2010:

    I am ur FB fan.

  38. #38 Julie on March 9, 2010:

    My routine involves 10 minutes for makeup and maybe 5 minutes for hair. Half the time I just leave my hair wet and let it air dry!

  39. #39 Huguette English on March 9, 2010:

    daily tweet
    http://twitter.com/henglish/status/10248580049

  40. #40 Anne-Marie T on March 9, 2010:

    I have a routine in the mornings that I stick to but in the evenings it is hit and miss.

  41. #41 Anne-Marie T on March 9, 2010:

    Tweeted.
    http://twitter.com/amt946/status/10255935886

  42. #42 Jackie on March 10, 2010:

    My beauty routine is minimal…moisturizer, and little foundation and mascara. Done!
    Thanks!
    jackievillano at gmail dot come

  43. #43 Huguette English on March 10, 2010:

    daily tweet
    http://twitter.com/henglish/status/10279908763

  44. #44 Anne Taylor on March 10, 2010:

    Tweet

    http://twitter.com/greeeneyedwhwom/status/10280981433

    ty

    nancyrobster@gmail.com
    (in Canada)

  45. #45 Cari on March 10, 2010:

    Hmmm, well it starts with a face wash and then if I have time, I’ll put on tinted moisutizer and some eye makeup, all in about 5 minutes becasue by then the 3 year old and 5 year old are starting a ruckus and want their breakfast!

  46. #46 Soha Molina on March 10, 2010:

    http://twitter.com/sohamolina/status/10284958506

  47. #47 Rhonda Struthers on March 10, 2010:

    My routine probably takes all of 10 min. Moisturize to makeup

    rhondastruthers at yahoo dot ca

  48. #48 Rhonda Struthers on March 10, 2010:

    I subscribe

    rhondastruthers at yahoo dot ca

  49. #49 Anne-Marie T on March 10, 2010:

    Tweeted.
    http://twitter.com/amt946/status/10282715409

  50. #50 nan lara on March 10, 2010:

    it’s mostly wash n go…on days when i have some time…i do my eyes and put on lipgloss

    nannypanpan@sbcglobal.net

  51. #51 nan lara on March 10, 2010:

    e-mail subscriber

  52. #52 Snowflake07 (Audra) on March 10, 2010:

    tweet http://twitter.com/SnowflakeDay/status/10299614284

  53. #53 Wendi P on March 10, 2010:

    Tweeted today, thanks!
    http://twitter.com/WendiP/status/10306027519

  54. #54 Anne Taylor on March 11, 2010:

    Tweet

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  55. #55 Soha Molina on March 11, 2010:

    http://twitter.com/sohamolina/status/10338010233

  56. #56 Snowflake07 (Audra) on March 11, 2010:

    tweet http://twitter.com/SnowflakeDay/status/10353679080

  57. #57 Wendi P on March 11, 2010:

    Today’s tweet, thanks so much!!!
    http://twitter.com/WendiP/status/10354267677

  58. #58 Anne-Marie T on March 11, 2010:

    Tweeted. http://twitter.com/amt946/status/10353335741

  59. #59 Huguette English on March 12, 2010:

    daily tweet
    http://twitter.com/henglish/status/10380297296

  60. #60 Anne Taylor on March 12, 2010:

    Tweet

    http://twitter.com/greeeneyedwhwom/status/10382829606

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  61. #61 Soha Molina on March 12, 2010:

    http://twitter.com/sohamolina/status/10386303383

  62. #62 Wendi P on March 12, 2010:

    I tweeted today, thanks so much!!!

    http://twitter.com/WendiP/status/10392386472

  63. #63 Snowflake07 (Audra) on March 12, 2010:

    tweet http://twitter.com/SnowflakeDay/status/10402497510

  64. #64 Anne-Marie T on March 12, 2010:

    Tweeted.
    http://twitter.com/amt946/status/10404679198

  65. #65 Anne-Marie T on March 13, 2010:

    Tweeted.
    http://twitter.com/amt946/status/10431228283

  66. #66 Anne Taylor on March 13, 2010:

    Tweet

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  67. #67 Soha Molina on March 13, 2010:

    http://twitter.com/sohamolina/status/10434939507

  68. #68 Wendi P on March 13, 2010:

    Today’s tweet, thanks so much!!!

    http://twitter.com/WendiP/status/10436853776

  69. #69 Snowflake07 (Audra) on March 13, 2010:

    tweet http://twitter.com/SnowflakeDay/status/10446344251

  70. #70 shel on March 14, 2010:

    My routine is very low maintenance; just wash, moisturizer and mascara and I’m good to go.

  71. #71 shel on March 14, 2010:

    I’m an email subscriber

  72. #72 shel on March 14, 2010:

    I have you fav’d on Technorati-username:auntiethesis

  73. #73 shel on March 14, 2010:

    You’re on my blogroll
    auntiethesis.blogspot.com

  74. #74 shel on March 14, 2010:

    Tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/auntiethesis/status/10458955476

  75. #75 Anne-Marie T on March 14, 2010:

    Tweeted. http://twitter.com/amt946/status/10476437727

    amt(at)telus(dot)net

  76. #76 Soha Molina on March 14, 2010:

    http://twitter.com/sohamolina/status/10480479983

  77. #77 Anne Taylor on March 14, 2010:

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  78. #78 trixx on March 14, 2010:

    I’m always rushing out of the house during the mornings so my beauty routine is simple and quick! A few brushes of mineral makeup and eyeliner, and I’m set!

  79. #79 Huguette English on March 14, 2010:

    daily tweet
    http://twitter.com/henglish/status/10497091913

  80. #80 Barbara M on March 14, 2010:

    My beauty routine is pretty basic.
    Wash my face with Apricot scrub, rinse with lots of cold water.
    Add a bit of Oil of Olay.

  81. #81 Barbara M on March 14, 2010:

    Daily tweet @JalapenoMama
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  82. #82 Barbara M on March 14, 2010:

    Your blog button is on my sidebar.

  83. #83 Barbara M on March 14, 2010:

    Facebook fan Barbara Montag

  84. #84 Barbara M on March 15, 2010:

    Daily tweet
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  85. #85 Huguette English on March 15, 2010:

    I’m a subscriber.

  86. #86 Huguette English on March 15, 2010:

    daily tweet
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  87. #87 Anne Taylor on March 15, 2010:

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  88. #88 Lisa on March 15, 2010:

    With an infant son, I don’t have much of a beauty routine. If we go out to dinner, I’ll try to at least brush my hair and put some powder on!

  89. #89 Lisa on March 15, 2010:

    I’m a Bloglines feed subscriber

  90. #90 Soha Molina on March 15, 2010:

    http://twitter.com/sohamolina/status/10539014457

  91. #91 Wendi P on March 15, 2010:

    I tweeted today, thanks!

    http://twitter.com/WendiP/status/10542959198

  92. #92 trixx on March 15, 2010:

    I subscribe to your mailing list!

  93. #93 Anne-Marie T on March 15, 2010:

    Tweeted.
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  94. #94 Huguette English on March 16, 2010:

    I’m a fan on facebook ~ Huguette English

  95. #95 Huguette English on March 16, 2010:

    Stumbled (user: henglish)

  96. #96 Anne Taylor on March 16, 2010:

    Tweet

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  97. #97 Huguette English on March 16, 2010:

    daily tweet
    http://twitter.com/henglish/status/10577505122

  98. #98 Soha Molina on March 16, 2010:

    http://twitter.com/sohamolina/status/10586011720

  99. #99 Wendi P on March 16, 2010:

    I tweeted today, thanks!

    http://twitter.com/WendiP/status/10601389640

  100. #100 Snowflake07 (Audra) on March 16, 2010:

    tweet http://twitter.com/SnowflakeDay/status/10603091167

  101. #101 Anne-Marie T on March 17, 2010:

    Tweeted. http://twitter.com/amt946/status/10609677538

  102. #102 Huguette English on March 17, 2010:

    daily tweet
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  103. #103 Wendi P on March 17, 2010:

    Tweeted today, thanks :-)

    http://twitter.com/WendiP/status/10629035322

  104. #104 Anne Taylor on March 17, 2010:

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  105. #105 Soha Molina on March 17, 2010:

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  106. #106 Snowflake07 (Audra) on March 17, 2010:

    tweet http://twitter.com/SnowflakeDay/status/10651797621

  107. #107 Anne-Marie T on March 17, 2010:

    Tweeted. http://twitter.com/amt946/status/10653962843

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  108. #108 Huguette English on March 18, 2010:

    daily tweet
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  109. #109 Wendi P on March 18, 2010:

    I tweeted today, YAY!!!!!!!

    http://twitter.com/WendiP/status/10678157612

  110. #110 Soha Molina on March 18, 2010:

    http://twitter.com/sohamolina/status/10687286146

  111. #111 Snowflake07 (Audra) on March 18, 2010:

    tweet http://twitter.com/SnowflakeDay/status/10696802614

  112. #112 Anne Taylor on March 18, 2010:

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  113. #113 Anne-Marie T on March 18, 2010:

    Tweeted. http://twitter.com/amt946/status/10703299815

  114. #114 Huguette English on March 19, 2010:

    daily tweet
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  115. #115 Anne-Marie T on March 19, 2010:

    Tweeted.
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  116. #116 Wendi P on March 19, 2010:

    I tweeted today, thanks so much!

    http://twitter.com/WendiP/status/10731109160

  117. #117 Soha Molina on March 19, 2010:

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  118. #118 Anne Taylor on March 19, 2010:

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