Welcome to Beauty or Bust – a beauty blog featuring the best beauty products, home remedies, makeup tips, and beauty sales. Beauty or Bust began in February 2008, and is the brainchild of Crystal and Steph, a California girl and a Brit who became best friends  while working together in New York City.  They discovered a shared love of all things beauty, and a compulsion to share their knowledge with women everywhere! Since starting BoB, Steph has moved back to London, and Crystal moved to San Francisco.  Today, Crystal carries on the Beauty or Bust name from her home in San Francisco.  A newlywed and newly-credentialed teacher, Crystal loves dressing up, DIY beauty treatments, cooking, karaoke, celebrity gossip, married life and getting her dance on!

Your humble host, Crystal


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  3. Kelsey

    October 18, 2010 at 11:16 am

    Hi there!

    Just letting you know that PrettyCity.com is hosting a Beauty Party Oct. 20! We would love to have you come! There will be tons of free cosmetic give-aways as well as complimentary treatments from spas and salons in your area! You can use the promotion code ” prettykelsey ” to waive your registration fee, this means you get into our party for free! One more thing, please send this to all your beauty friends in the area or go ahead and post it on your blog! Also let everyone know about the promotion code as well! Thanks so much, and we hope to see you there!

    http://www.prettycity.com/party_planning.cfm?ev_code=SFBSS2010

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    SAN FRANCISCO BEAUTY EVENT UNITES LOCAL SPAS, SALONS AND BEAUTY BRANDS AT MINNA GALLERY ON OCTOBER 20
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    When: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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    October 13, 2010 at 11:28 pm

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    September 28, 2010 at 11:32 pm

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    July 5, 2010 at 11:14 am

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  13. Josephine

    March 24, 2010 at 2:00 pm

    Hi Crystal,

    My name is Josephine and I am writing to follow-up on an e-mail my colleague, Rana Good sent on behalf of Studio One Networks. We are content providers that create and syndicate our editorial programs to national web publishers like AOL, FOX, CBS. We also partner with valued web resources such as yours and provide them with our content (it would be helpful to think of us akin to the Associated Press).

    I know Beauty or Bust has a very active website with engaging articles on Beauty, so I wanted to talk to you to see if you would be interested in our latest program, Life & Beauty Weekly (www.lifeandbeautyweekly.com).

    Our content could supplement areas where you’d like to have more articles on your site (either by individual articles that you pick and choose, as with this e.g. on FOX – http://www.fox28.com/Global/story.asp?S=11522973), or as an extension of your own website, as with this e.g. – http://www.faboverforty.com/life-beauty-weekly/ (you get to keep your own website navigation and template).

    There is no cost for you to become a media partner. It’s just a great way for you to have additional content to engage your audience, and to increase your traffic (our partners have seen unique visits to their site increase up to 70% after featuring our content).

    Please let me know what you think! If you are at all interested, I’d love to schedule a phone chat with you to talk more.
    Best regards,
    Josephine

    Josephine Chow
    Program Partnerships Associate
    Studio One Networks
    http://www.studioonenetworks.com
    E-mail: Josephine.Chow@studioonenetworks.com
    Tel: 212-213-2332 Ext.: 224



  14. Marc Flood

    January 16, 2010 at 10:08 pm

    Hello, CandleLuxury.com and Godiva Chocolatier is introducing a new candle for the Valentines season. We would like to send you a sample for your review and consideration for inclusion in your blog. Could you provide an address of the person we can ship a sample to?

    Below is some background information on the limited edition Godiva Chocolate Strawberry Rose Candle (Godiva Valentine Candle):
    Godiva Home Fragrances recently introduced their new scented candle line and have quickly become one of the most popular candles in recent months. Godiva Chocolatier’s Home Fragrance Candles are the brand’s first foray into the home fragrance category in its over 80 year history and represent a departure from Godiva’s traditional culinary innovations. Additionally, Godiva has just introduced their new Godiva Chocolate Strawberry Rose Candle (Godiva Valentines Candle) just in time for Valentine’s Day. This candle is a limited edition candle from Godiva that is sure to be a valentine gift favorite. Chocolate Strawberry Rose, inspired by Godiva’s freshly dipped chocolate strawberries; the essence of a perfectly ripened, sweet strawberry is enveloped in a base of creamy milk chocolate, accented with delicate rose petals and soft green accords. The 7 ounce candle has a 50 hour burn time and is priced at $22.50. Gift wrapping is available for $1.95. Available at http://www.CandleLuxury.com.

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    August 28, 2009 at 11:44 am

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  18. Joanne O'Donnell

    August 9, 2009 at 10:51 pm

    Hello Crystal and Steph,

    I love your blog! Lots of positive energy and good content.

    I am the owner and formulator of Be Natural Organics http://www.benaturalorganics.com and would love to send you samples of my botanically active skin care line to try and review.

    Our anti-aging products are high performing with the use of pure aspen bark extract as a preservation base. The natural salicylic content creates a continual proliferation of collagen and elastin to plump and tighten connective tissues. Be Natural Organics has been well received locally and is being sold in dermatology clinics, naturopathic offices, day spas and retail stores.

    I have just received preliminary ratings for my products through "Compact for Safe Cosmetics “, a non-profit, US health and environmental agency dedicated to protecting the health and safety of consumers. I am excited to say that all my products came in on the lowest rating scale, meaning the products are extremely clean.

    With cutting edge technology, Be Natural Organics has the ability to harness living botanical enzymes to create high performing botanically active skin care without the use of harmful synthetic toxins.

    I look forward to your response,
    Joanne O'Donnell



  19. Tiffany Masterson

    July 19, 2009 at 3:12 am

    My name is Tiffany Masterson and I am the Director of Media Relations for WONDERBAR USA. The WONDERBAR is a beauty bar that is made in Malaysia. It is an all-in-one product (toner, cleanser, exfoliator, etc) and is simple to use and affordable. It is a total detox for the skin and addresses issues such as wrinkles, brown spots, large pores, acne, eczema, psoriasis, dryness, oiliness, on and on. Men also use it for razor burn and it is so gentle, it can even be used on a baby. It's just one of those beauty products which originated in the East that has real benefits. It is suitable for all skin types. We have the exclusive to sell here in the United States. To say we are very excited is an understatement.

    I would love to give you a bar to try. I have a growing collection of positive testimonials, so I think people are using it correctly and loving it. We are not putting it in any retail outlets at this time, but still very reassuring and exciting to know there is a buzz going and a lot of interest.

    Please let me know if you have an interest in trying out the WONDERBAR. We believe there is nothing else even COMPARABLE in the United States and in today's economy, people want SIMPLICITY and AFFORDABILITY. I'm telling you, you will FLIP over this little bar. :)



  20. PrettyCity

    July 14, 2009 at 7:09 pm

    Thanks for the love for our Beauty Sample Sale! Also, meet us (and Vanessa Williams) in San Francisco next week. Deets at http://prettycity.com/web/express09/



  21. Nick Rumin

    April 27, 2009 at 12:51 am

    Love the Blog. Please accept my congratulations and best wishes for every success!



  22. Charlotte

    April 24, 2009 at 1:54 pm

    Hi ladies

    I would like to contact you about your blog



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    April 17, 2009 at 5:39 pm

    Hi!

    Just in case you're looking for any Discontinued Makeup/ Cosmetics check us out!

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  24. Kesha Ward

    March 10, 2009 at 9:25 pm

    Hello there,

    I love the blog. We offer mobile spa party services throughout Northern California. We would love for you to post our deals or write a blurb on the services. Please contact me at kesha@truurbanspa.com if it is something you are interested in doing. We are also looking to do some link exchanges.

    All The Best!



  25. Cyberta

    March 9, 2009 at 10:18 am

    Great page and information. We have similar topics! It’s always great to see talented, beautiful women.
    Will you enchange links with me?
    http://www.cybertabeauty.com

    Cyberta



  26. Cynthia Norton

    January 21, 2009 at 3:25 pm

    Hello Crystal and Steph,

    I’ve been doing some searches on Google today for top quality affiliates in the Mineral Makeup vertical and came across http://www.beautyorbust.net/ . Which is very informative by the way. I particularly like the color scheme and layout of your blog. I think there could be a great opportunity for us to work together given the fit of our products with your blog’s content. What do you think about doing a review on the Mineral Hygienics line of products as well and possibly joining our affiliate program?

    Here are the quick details of the Mineral Hygienics affiliate program:

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    We are even willing to send you a FREE starter kit if you agree to review our product and post your opinions on your site (and wherever else).

    Just add “Mineral Hygienics” to your ShareASale portfolio or you can join our program directly at http://www.shareasale.com/shareasal…merchantID=18318

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  27. gisel

    January 21, 2009 at 11:29 am

    Hi,
    Congratulations because of your blog! really, very professional.

    I own http://www.beautycarehealth.com and
    http://www.tratamientosbelleza.com.ar (this one, spanish)
    Would you exchange links with us?

    I can place your link at blogroll, (wide link) at home pages and all
    the websites pages.

    Thanks for your time.

    My best regards,

    Gisel



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