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Tell us what is your beauty essential...The contest

Mario Tricoci, Akira and other local businesses are teaming up to give away three prize packages, valued at up to $700, for the best answer to one simple question:

It’s easy to enter -- just visit the Mario Tricoci Facebook page, click on the contest tab, and follow the instructions to produce a simple 30-second video about your beauty must have.  Videos must be submitted by Feb. 13 at 11:59 p.m. and winners will be announced on February 14, 2012.

The grand prize winner will receive a prize package from Mario Tricoci, Akira, and Jameson’s Steakhouse valued at $700.  Second and third place winners will receive prize packages valued at $300 and $150 respectively.    

We want to hear from you, there are many beauty essentials that you the reader are committed to. We want to know, what products inspire you, what is your routine, do you have creative techniques to achieve a special look? Just put it on a video and we will pick the best answer. Have fun discovering your beauty essential.

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Feel free to visit Mario Tricoci’s website for beauty and spa related services. Good Luck!!

, Chicago Makeup Examiner

Celestine McGee is a licensed cosmetology instructor/freelance makeup artist with over 25 years of experience in print/editorial, fashion, and glamour related work. In 2002, Northeastern Illinois University awarded her a Master of Arts degree in higher education leadership. Enjoying all aspects...

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