After quite the delay with the post office delivery (I think Royal Mail and Canada Post were equally to blame for this snafu!), I finally received my epic prize from Rachael of Helpless Whilst Drying! I don’t use the word ‘epic’ lightly, I mean, just look at this:
It was like Christmas and my birthday all rolled into one as I unwrapped item after item! 😀
Contrary to what one may think, I don’t actually enter that many blog giveaways. Often times, I don’t qualify because I live in a far away land called Canada. And I only enter giveaways on blogs that I like to support, of bloggers who I know well and have connected with online. So it was a no-brainer that I’d enter Rachael’s 2 year blogiversary giveaway – never thinking I’d actually win it! 😮 What’s especially exciting is that these curated items are her personal favourites – I’m sure they’ll become mine too! Here’s a more detailed look at everything I received:
• The Wet Brush Hairbrush
• Lee Stafford Coco Loco Genius Lotion
First of all, the Lee Stafford product smells amazing! As soon as I opened the parcel, the scent of coconut came wafting through – I can’t wait to use this. And secondly, who told Rachael that I hardly ever brush my hair? The most I do is run a wide tooth comb through my hair from time to time in the shower. Now I have no excuse. 😛
• Lamora 7pc Eye Brush Set
And what do you get for a self professed brush addict? More brushes, of course! 😉
• Essence All About Matte Concealer in 10 Matt Beige
• Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer in Nude
• Maybelline The Nudes Eyeshadow Palette
• Body Shop Instablur Primer
• NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Copenhagen
• Freedom Pro Lipstick in Born With It
• Fleur De Force Lipgloss in Written in the Stars
• Lottie Nail Polish in Dream Weaver
• Body Shop Hand Cream in Strawberry
I’m especially psyched to try the Fleur De Force lipgloss and Lottie nail polish!
• Makeup Revolution Redemption Palette in Iconic 2
• Freedom Pro Highlight Powder in Diffused
• Makeup Revolution Blush in Sugar
• Makeup Revolution Translucent Powder
Very excited to use these! Rachael advised that the Freedom powder is meant to be a dupe for the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder! And as if ONE palette isn’t enough, Rachael included this extra MR one in the parcel. She included the MR blush as another extra – she knows what a blush addict I am!
Rachael wrote me a lovely note which included a cheat sheet list with the £ pricing of each product so I can include in my future reviews! That’s a mark of a true blogger! 😆
• Juicy Couture I am Juicy Couture Rollerball
I’ve never tried a Juicy Couture perfume before – this one has a fresh fruity scent. The key notes are raspberry, passion fruit and gardenia – smells like Spring to me!
And of course, she included treats of the edible kind!
A couple of the chocolates are sold here (Maltesers are one of my favourite chocolates!) but I’ve not tried the Ripple or the Milkybar Buttons. 🙂
A huge THANK YOU to Rachael for this incredible giveaway! I’ve been completely spoiled! I’m excited to play around with everything and will of course, do some reviews and let you know my thoughts. Have you tried any of these goodies?
Are you following the Helpless Whilst Drying blog? How about her Twitter and Instagram? If not, get to it! ❤
Holy Moly Cannoly ………. 🙂
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I know, right? Woweeeee!
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Serious …… very seriously Good xo
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Wow look at all those goodies! Congrats & Enjoy…you are on a roll lately 😉
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I know, it’s been crazy with giveaways. I haven’t entered any giveaways lately so it’s other people’s turn to win, lol!
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You’re going to love that cadburry. The english version tastes way nicer than the american one. Looking foward to your thoughts on these!
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I’ve heard that about the chocolate tasting different of the same bars in the UK vs North American. I can’t wait to try them!
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You are such a well deserved winner and I know you will enjoy using (and eating) these prizes! The Nudes eyeshadow palette from Maybelline is one of my personal favourites too, I hope you love it as much as I do!
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Thanks so much! 🙂 I’ve not tried any of the Maybelline palettes, I’m excited to give this one a try. The colours are right up my street! 😀
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The colours all go with each other really well 😊
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Phew, it finallllly arrived! I couldn’t resist putting in a few extra pieces from Makeup Revolution – since you’re always moaning that you can’t get them 😉 One can never have too many neutral palettes so it’s all good! I’m excited to hear your thoughts on a Ripple, they’re my number 1 fave! hope you enjoy it all, you were a deserved winner and I look forward to seeing your thoughts and reviews on the pieces, hopefully a few of them may become faves for you too!
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I know, I can’t complain about not having Makeup Revolution stuff anymore! 😆
I’m MOST excited to try the Ripple bar – I instructed my SO to STAY AWAY from that one! Is it similar to the Cadbury Flake bar? I really like that one!
Thank you!!! I can’t wait to try everything out! 😀
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Yes similar but is also coated in a thin layer of chocolate and it’s made from Galaxy chocolate (think they call that Dove in America, but it’s not the same when I tried it in NY, Galaxy is far nicer!)
I never share a ripple, keep it safe!!
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Wow! So many goodies! The Lee Stafford Coco Loco range sounds really good, hope you enjoy!
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Thanks! yes, that Lee Stafford product smells SOOOO good. I’m excited to try it!
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No bother! Let us know how you get on with it! I will definitely need to check out the range next time I visit a store!
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Omg you are so lucky enjoy your price
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Yes I’ve been lucky! 🍀 Thanks!
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Wow what an amazing giveaway Rachael did! Great gifts and chocolate☺ x
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Yes, she was so generous. I’ve got enough makeup to last me the rest of the year at least! 😛 But that won’t stop me from buying more I’m sure, lol!
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Haha no you can never have too much makeup☺ x
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WOWOWOW! This is an amazing winning! Congrats girl! Xo
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Thanks! Is it amazing? It was like Santa visited me! 😛
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UGH I wish hah
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Holy giveaway winnings batman! 😍 So happy for you!
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I think that’s it for now… 😛 This is the mother lode though!
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Chocolates too! Congrats on winning the giveaway.
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Thank you! Yes, the chocolate are like icing on the cake!
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MILKY BAR BUTTONS! I love Milky Bars.
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Never tried those! Looking forward to it – I’ve been disciplined, I haven’t even cracked open any of the candies.
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What a great prize! I can’t wait to read your reviews on some of the products! Let us know how the candy is to!
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It was definitely a MASSIVE prize! I can’t wait to dig into everything – I haven’t tried the candy yet. Will probably try the Ripple one this weekend!
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Congrats Stashy and I’m so glad that you are super excited to try these products.
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Thanks! Yes, new makeup is always exciting, isn’t it?
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Very true
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Oh wow that is one heck of a goodie bag! Enjoy 🙂 xxx
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Oh yes, it’s makeup for MONTHS. 😛
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Whoa! Awesome win! And candy too! Nothing like snacking while applyin
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Applying makeup… haha im so excited for you i hit send too quickly!!!
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Haha! I know, it is SO exciting!!! 😀 Thank you!
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AWESOME prize from Rachael!! That is fantastic and I can’t imagine how much fun you’re going to have going through all those goodies! 😀 It’s so cool to try out brands that aren’t available where we live, as well.
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It’s super cool to get my paws on these “foreign” brands! I heard from Rachael that you two are doing a swap – how exciting!!!
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Great photography and post! Would love for you to check out my blog and let me know what you think in the comments section. Keep in touch!
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Isn’t it so funny how you can go on winning streaks without even really appling to many giveaways? I only apply to giveaways for people that I know too and want to support and I’ve been surprised how often I’ve also won. This is one heck of the mother-load though. I have the MR palette and would love to hear your thoughts!
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Yeah I don’t go around seeking out giveaways and it’s nice to win from bloggers you actually KNOW. They end up sending such nice notes too. 🙂 I saw you mentioned the MR palette on YT – I’ll have to give it a proper trial!
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Everything looks great! How nice! 🙂 I love the shade of the Lottie Nail Polish, so pretty!
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Yes I have been on a grey polish kick lately and this is another great addition to my collection! 💅🏻
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You really need to buy some lotto tickets 😀
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I know right? Actually, my SO was lucky. He won some money at an office draw last week!
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Yeay! I almost want to jump and down squealing for you! I LOVE the MR blush! SO good! And because it’s so deep it blends into my skin so beautifully! It blends so beautifully!
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I had a difficult time trying to open that MR blush lol! It’s SO compact, I love that. I can’t wait to try EVERYTHING. Congrats to you too!
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What an awesome giveaway!! I love that all these people I follow keep winning the giveaways that the rest of the people I follow are doing, it’s like we all just know each other! (I’m not sure if that made any sense, forgive me, I’m tired.)
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Yes that made sense lol! Yes, it’s cool to actually KNOW all the parties involved. It’d be weird to enter contests from complete strangers.
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What an amazing giveaway you got there!!! Congrats girl…😍😍👏🏻
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I know, I’ve been soooo lucky lately! 😛
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You need to share your luck Stashy! Haha
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You can rub my belly! 😛
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Hahahahahahah😂😂😂😂 come closer.. Come!!
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You know I really love something when I’d be more excited about the maltesers than the makeup! Haha! Everything looks fantastic.
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Hahaha trust me, I squealed a bit when I discovered the chocolates! 😛
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What a cool giveaway!
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Yes especially since I barely own any makeup, LOL.
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One can never have too much makeup 😉
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I just started following her 🙂
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