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February 23, 2016 By Cassie 34 Comments

Sneak Peek: Upcoming Reviews + Giveaway


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Sneak Peek: Upcoming Reviews || Southeast by Midwest #beauty #bbloggers #dermae #glamglow #urbandecayxgwenstefani #matrix #katvond #lifeinabetterlight

February has been such a busy month for me! Between papers and tests for Cosmetology School, spending a little free time with the Hubs and the pup, and testing out products to review I’ve just been swamped. Lucky for all my readers, you’ll be seeing those reviews soon. Today I’ve decided I can’t keep you in the dark anymore and have decided to shine a light on the products you’ll be seeing on the blog in the coming weeks. Keep reading for a sneak peek at some upcoming reviews.

Sneak Peek: Upcoming Reviews Urban Decay Gwen Stefani Palette || Southeast by Midwest #beauty #bbloggers #urbandecayxgwenstefani #lifeinabetterlight

The first sneak peek is for the Urban Decay Gwen Stefani Eyeshadow Palette. Yes you may have already seen reviews of this palette all over the place. However, I wanted to make sure to use the shadows multiple times in different conditions to make sure that I was giving you a true and accurate opinion of the palette…instead of posting a review within a couple of days of having the product.

Sneak Peek: Upcoming Reviews Kat Von D Studded Lipstick in Poe || Southeast by Midwest #beauty #bbloggers #katvond #lifeinabetterlight

The next sneak peek is for the Kat Von D Studded Lipstick in Poe. This lipstick is another case of wanting to try out different ways before expressing my opinion. We’ll have to wait until the blog post comes up to see how I felt about it!

Sneak Peek: Upcoming Reviews GlamGlow ThirstyMud Treatment || Southeast by Midwest #beauty #bbloggers #glamglow #lifeinabetterlight

If you watched the Amazon Beauty Haul video then you’ve seen the sneak peek already. I purchased a travel-size GlamGlow ThristyMud Treatment for a Travel Beauty Bag post that I did awhile back and after giving it a few tries I wanted to grab the full-size treatment to have for the review (don’t expect that all the time).

Sneak Peek: Upcoming Reviews Matrix Products || Southeast by Midwest #beauty #bbloggers #matrix #lifeinabetterlight

This next sneak peek is part of a PR Sample that was sent to me. The item pictured is specifically Matrix Volume Booster, I will be covering it and several more items from the Style Link collection soon!

Sneak Peek: Upcoming Reviews Derma e Charcoal Mask || Southeast by Midwest #beauty #bbloggers #dermae #lifeinabetterlight

The last sneak peek is another PR Sample that I was sent to review. I will be reviewing the Derma e Charcoal Mask shortly and you’ll want to make sure you stay tuned for that post as there will be a giveaway for that as well…

Sneak Peek: Upcoming Reviews OttLite || Southeast by Midwest #beauty #bbloggers #lifeinabetterlight

Speaking of giveaway…well actually let’s wait on that for a second and talk about the photos for this post. All of the photos in today’s post were taken with lighting done exclusively by the Cobra OttLite LED Lamp done at different brightness levels and from different positions. The Cobra LED Lamp offers 3 color modes (warm, cool, and natural) along with a brightness level panel and a USB charging slot.

I wanted to discuss the lamp because that is what this giveaway is for. That’s right I’m giving you an opportunity to win a the Cobra OttLite LED Lamp that currently sells on OttLite for $79.99. To enter you have to at least do the mandatory entry below and it must be done according to what is listed so be careful! Also this is open to residents of the US and Canada (excluding Quebec).

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I started Southeast by Midwest back in 2012 as a lifestyle blog. After a few months I felt a pull towards beauty so I rebranded as a beauty specific blog. Over the years I've grown my knowledge and love of beauty products to the point that I am currently in Cosmetology school. If you'd like to know more about me contact me on any of my social media channels or at southeastbymidwestblog@gmail.com

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  1. Starla B says

    February 23, 2016 at 8:07 pm

    Can’t wait for those upcoming reviews- such awesome products. If I were to win I would put fun objects like makeup and food that I make on my Insta account under my OttLite. I would also use this to photograph items that I sell on Ebay. The lighting looks awesome and would be a great help!

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  2. Amber says

    February 23, 2016 at 8:57 pm

    So excited that you got a light too! It’s such a handy little lamp for taking pics. 🙂

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  3. Jonnie says

    February 24, 2016 at 1:10 am

    I would like to try some food pictures under the OttLite

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  4. Alli says

    February 24, 2016 at 8:41 am

    I’ve had my eye on the Urban Decay Gwen Stefani eyeshadow palette. I’m going to wait to see your review before I decide to take the plunge and buy it.

    Reply
  5. Heather @ Kraus House Mom says

    February 24, 2016 at 9:44 am

    I love the color of Kat Von D’s lipstick. I would have to hide it from my daughter, she is obsessed with lipstick.

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  6. Jeanette says

    February 24, 2016 at 12:18 pm

    Well it sounds like you have a whole bunch of reviews to do on all these different makeups. I can’t wait to see how you like them.

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  7. Heather lawrence says

    February 24, 2016 at 1:41 pm

    Oh I want to get my hands on that charcoal mask! I have heard some great things and I can’t wait to see how my skin reacts. Anything that will give my skin a healthy glow is a bonus!

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  8. Kelly D says

    February 24, 2016 at 8:13 pm

    I would put my sewing and craft supplies under the lamp.

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  9. krystel says

    February 24, 2016 at 10:23 pm

    I love the packaging of the lipstick its very edgey

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  10. Jacqui says

    February 24, 2016 at 11:08 pm

    I love urban decay, I can’t wait to hear what you think about this palette. Same with the charcoal mask. Charcoal is a ‘secret’ beauty and health tool of mine.

    Reply
  11. Mimi "MimiCuteLips" Green says

    February 24, 2016 at 11:08 pm

    I’m all kinds of curious about the Gwen Stefani product. I love her but I didn’t know she had products and such.

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  12. Up Run for Life says

    February 24, 2016 at 11:30 pm

    The lamp looks very nice. It would make taking blog photos super easy.

    I need to try a face mask on my face. I don’t use anything on my skin on a daily basis.

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  13. tiaras and tantrums says

    February 25, 2016 at 12:19 am

    I’m interested in what you have to say about the charcoal mask. I would like to try something like that for my skin – but haven’t seen many review yet.

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  14. Janna says

    February 25, 2016 at 2:26 am

    I was looking into purchasing that Gwen Stefani make up palette but they ran out here. As for the mask, gotta love charcoal masks! Keeps my face fresh!

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  15. coolchillmom says

    February 25, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    I love the packaging of that lipstick!! I need to get my hands on the glam glow

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  16. Wanda Tracey says

    February 25, 2016 at 1:19 pm

    I would put my computer under my Ottlite LED lamp if I were to win.I love working on my computer and this would be awesome.I also do a lot of reading and studying so I have all fingers crossed to win this fabulous prize.
    Thanks so much for this great opportunity to participate.This could mean a life changing experience for me if I win.

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  17. latanya says

    February 25, 2016 at 3:55 pm

    I would put fabric under the light and use it for sewing.

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  18. Jeanine says

    February 25, 2016 at 6:31 pm

    I’m really interested to hear about the Derma e Charcoal Mask. That sounds like something I’d like to use and will be looking forward to hearing all about it and all these other items!

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  19. Stephanie of The TipToe Fairy says

    February 25, 2016 at 10:03 pm

    I can’t wait to see what you think of the different products. That OttLite sounds fantastic. I love OttLite for sewing.

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  20. Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says

    February 26, 2016 at 4:31 am

    Great review of the products above. I love the lipstick case! It looks very elegant.

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  21. Jasmine Watts says

    February 26, 2016 at 7:10 am

    All these beauty products look so good! I will check these out!!

    Reply
  22. ellesees.net says

    February 26, 2016 at 9:22 am

    so many upcoming goodies your way!!

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  23. Bites for Babies says

    February 26, 2016 at 6:14 pm

    I absolutely love dermaE products…I think I have purchased every single one of them…except this one!

    Reply
  24. Erin Ellis says

    February 27, 2016 at 6:53 pm

    I would put my sewing under the Ottlite so that I could finally see my small stitches!

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  25. rika says

    February 28, 2016 at 3:42 am

    I would love to try these products! The glam glow is amazing!

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  26. Sheila K. says

    February 28, 2016 at 11:23 am

    I would put wonderful books under my new OttLite lamp and read, read, read!

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  27. Tammy Horn says

    February 28, 2016 at 5:09 pm

    I would put my painting and drawing projects under the OttLite. That would be a huge help to be able to see the fine details much more clearly.

    Reply
  28. Tina L. says

    February 28, 2016 at 6:19 pm

    I would put craft projects that my niece has done under the OttLite LED Lamp.

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  29. Judy Z. says

    February 28, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    Looks like you have some very exciting reviews coming up. The Gwen Stefani palette looks particularly interesting. And what I put under my OttLite? Probably a book!

    Reply
  30. Helena says

    February 28, 2016 at 10:49 pm

    Oh my goodness, if I had this lamp it would make things so much better for my next blog post. I want so badly to photograph a table setting at my sister-in-law’s home, but her lighting is terrible. This lamp would make the lighting so much better!

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  31. Kim G. says

    February 29, 2016 at 1:34 am

    I would put my books under the Ott Light and do some serious reading!

    Reply
  32. em says

    February 29, 2016 at 10:18 pm

    i would put desserts and products that i would like to review or sell online

    Reply
  33. Christy Peeples DuBois says

    March 2, 2016 at 4:08 am

    My Mother makes quilts and baby blankets and when she has finished making one we take pictures of it. However, our lighting is awful and does not allow enough lighting for the colors to really show up well in the pictures. Therefore I would put my Mithers quilts under it to take pictures of them. Thanks so much.

    Reply
  34. Rachel says

    March 8, 2016 at 10:27 pm

    Awesome products! Can you review some other clay masks? Because that would be great. Thanks! 😀

    Reply

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