Black Opal named U.S. cosmetics partner of 'Sparkle' movie, launches sweepstakes

NEW YORK — Ethnic beauty brand Black Opal Cosmetics is promoting the Black Opal “Sparkle” national sweepstakes, and also has been named the official U.S. cosmetics partner of the movie “Sparkle,” in theaters Aug. 17.

The national sweepstakes is now open and is set to run through Aug. 17. One winner, plus 10 of her friends, will win a spa day and a private screening party of the movie “Sparkle.”  Twenty-five second-prize winners will win movie passes for two. Winners also will receive a beauty package with a Black Opal Beauty gift bag featuring cosmetics inspired by the movie.

Between now and Aug. 17, beauty mavens can log on to BlackOpalBeauty.com, click on their favorite look and learn how to recreate that look. Black Opal also is offering consumers who purchase products totaling $15 or more online a 15% discount, plus free shipping using the code “SPARKLE.”