* This giveaway is now CLOSED! * Winner announced here.
I suppose it’s become a tradition now – to coincide with my blogiversary, I like to host a giveaway! 😀 This will be different than last years’ giveaway but it will likely be the best giveaway I’ll host all year! XD
This is a selection of some of my favourite things from 2016! (which I just posted about last week)
There will be ONE winner, who will win all of the below items:
Skincare
• Sukin Micellar Water
• MUJI Sensitive Skin Moisture Toner
• Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream
• Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm
• Clarins Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil in Honey
• Etude House 0.2 Therapy Air Mask x5 (Snail x2, Aloe x1, Hyaluronic Acid x2)
Body care
• Lavanila The Healthy Deodorant in Vanilla Coconut (travel size 25g)
Makeup
• CoverGirl TruNaked Eyeshadow Palette in Roses
• Maybelline Lash Sensation Mascara
• Teeez Spectrum of Stars Eyeshadows in Smokey Rose
• Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Opal (travel size 2.4g)
• Lancôme Juicy Shaker in Berry in Love
• MAC Lipstick in Brave
Tools
• Surratt Relevée Lash Curler
• H&M Precision Makeup Sponge
Sorry for boring photos of boxes, but I didn’t want to open up any of the giveaway items. So here are some photos of my own items so you can see the colours and details:
The value of this giveaway is C$300 and it is not sponsored in any way. 🙂 I avoided anything that might be limiting in terms of skin tone like foundation or concealer, so these items should be suitable for most people. All items are brand new and unopened.
Again, here is the list of items in this giveaway:
1) Sukin Micellar Water 250ml
2) MUJI Sensitive Skin Moisture Toner 200ml
3) Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream 50ml
4) Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm 125ml
5) Clarins Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil in Honey
6) Etude House 0.2 Therapy Air Mask x5 (Snail x2, Aloe x1, Hyaluronic Acid x2)
7) Lavanila The Healthy Deodorant in Vanilla Coconut (travel size 25g)
8) CoverGirl TruNaked Eyeshadow Palette in Roses
9) Maybelline Lash Sensation Mascara
10) Teeez Spectrum of Stars Eyeshadows in Smokey Rose
11) Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Opal (travel size 2.4g)
12) Lancôme Juicy Shaker in Berry in Love
13) MAC Lipstick in Brave
14) Surratt Relevée Lash Curler
15) H&M Precision Makeup Sponge
READ ME:
• Mandatory #1: Like this post and comment below to tell me your own top 3 favourite beauty items from 2016 to recommend to me! 🙂
• Mandatory #2: Follow me on WordPress or via email
• Optional #1: Follow me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for additional chances
• Optional #2: Give me a recommendation on where to vacation this year (we’re stumped!)
Details:
• Open until midnight Tuesday, January 31, 2017 (EST)
• As before, this is open to all human inhabitants of Earth
• The human must be over 18 years old
• One entry per human
• Winner will be chosen based on a mixture of factors: adherence to the above rules and participation on the blog over the past year.
• Winner will be announced on Wednesday, February 1, 2017
If you have any questions about the rules of the giveaway, or about any of the giveaway items, please feel free to leave a comment below.
stash matters 
My top 3 beauty products for 2016 are 1) essence 2 in 1 eyeliner and eyeshadow stick (love these!!) 2) Maybelline blushed nudes palette 3) anything nyx!
Vacation suggestion: I’ve always wanted to go to the Maldives. Photos are gorgeous!
Thx for the chance to win such an amazing giveaway!
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I haven’t see those Essence 2 in 1 sticks – I’ll be on the hunt for them now!
Ooh Maldives. One of those bucket list destinations.- you’re right, the photos are amazing.
Thank you for the recs and good luck!
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My top 3 recommendations: 1) Bourjois’ Rouge Edition Velvets. I have Frambourjoise and it’s a lovely raspberry red! 2) Rimmel nail polish in Besitval Blue. It’s such a pretty cornflower blue and the formula is great. 3) Maybelline’s Dr Rescue top coat, it’s so inexpensive but the quality is awesome.
I follow you on WordPress, Twitter and Instagram! 😀
You should totally come to New Zealand on vacation! Not because I live here and I’m biased or anything 😛
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I’ve been wanting to try Bourjois lipsticks – I had a lip gloss before and I really liked it. And I’ve heard other people mention the Maybelline top coat but I can’t seem to find it here – I bet it’s not available in North America!
Yes, I’d love to come to NZ! It’s on my bucket list. I’d have to come visit for at least 3 weeks though since I’ll be flying such long distance. 🙂
Thanks for the recs and GOOD LUCK!
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Do they sell Maybelline in North America or just not that product? I’m sure the flights and long distance will be worth it 😉
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Oh yes we have Maybelline, just not that top coat for some reason. I’ll keep looking though!
It’s about an 18 hr flight from here! 😮
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I hope you find it! Wow! I’ve never been out of NZ or on a long distance flight before but if I want to go to England I’ll have to prepare myself haha
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I hope you get to UK soon! 🙂
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Awesome giveaway! My 3 beauty favorites for 2016 are Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss, Clarins Extra-Firming Mask, and NYX Strobe of Genius illuminating palette.
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Thank you for the recs! I’ve not tried any of those – I love discovering new things based on people’s recommendations. 😀
Good luck in the giveaway!
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My top 3 products – Shiseido Ibuki sleeping mask, Smashbox studioskin concealor, Dior fluid stick 754 Pandora. depends how far you want to travel, we always liked Playa del Carmen outside Cancun, St Lucia, and Australia on their East coast….have fun wherever you go
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The Shiseido Ibuki sleeping mask sounds great – I’m a sucker for Shiseido skincare! Thank you for the travel recommendations – there are just so many possibilities! So many places, so little time! Good luck in the giveaway!
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Great giveaway!! My top 3 beauty products this past year were posh charcoal detox mask, the countless matte lip colors ahh! And, Essence 2 in 1 liner.
Vacation: Alaska, it’s different for a vacation but absolutely gorgeous!!
Following everywhere 😊
Thanks for the fun giveaway!! 🌹💕
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Someone else recommended the Essence 2 in 1 liner and now I’m on the look out for it. We have considered Alaska to visit – especially via a cruise! Thanks for the recs! And good luck to you!
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Wow what a beautiful giveaway thanks for the chance. My favorite beauty products of 2016 are @LOrealParis Clay Facial Masks, @CakeBeauty Hand Cream and @NuWorld Mental Clarity Oil because I can use it on my hair, in my bath and body Amazing products. If I could go anywhere in the world for a vacation it would probably be Holland because I have family there. Wishing Everyone Good Luck !!!
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Hi Christine! Thanks for entering the giveaway. And thanks for the recommendations. I agree, Cake hand creams are AMAZING! I’m very curious about the L’Oreal clay masks – will definitely try one this year.
Oh wow, I haven’t thought about going to Holland for a vacation. I love the sounds of that!
Thanks for all the recs and GOOD LUCK to you!
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Thanks for taking the time to write me back. I am so happy I follow you on Twitter and on here. I learn and see so many new skincare and makeup to try.becaUse of you posts. I sent you a friend request on Facebook and shared your giveaway. Have a great night and a fabulous Thursday 💟😊💗
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My 3 favourites this year have been the Bioderma micellar water, the Urban Decay Naked 2 palette (I use it all the time) and the Lamcôme Hypnose mascara 🙂 Thanks so much for this amazing chance!
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Thank you for the recs! I’ve tried the Bioderma micellar water and the Lancome mascara – both are good. 🙂
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Following on Word Press
Following on Instagram & Twitter – @Jolie238
Following on Facebook
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Thanks so much! Good luck in the giveaway! 😀
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Barcelona, it’s beautiful and affordable.
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I’d love to go to Barcelona one day! The problem is my SO has already been and we’re trying to go to places that neither of us have been yet. Then’ll go back to those places either him or myself have been. 😛
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Congratulations on 2 years!
My top 3 from 2016 would be: 1) Anastasia Beverly Hills Dip Brow, 2) Lorac Pro Eye Shadow Palette 2 and 3) Becca Blotting Perfector Powder
1: I follow you on all of your social media! 😀
2: If you haven’t been to the Banff/Lake Louise/Jasper area in Alberta it is so breathtakingly beautiful AND you don’t have to deal with our dollar being crappy if you leave the country! Just one look at Moraine Lake is worth it ❤️
Also, apparently Bunnelby is super excited for your giveaway, as I was writing all of this she started running around her kennel doing ‘binkies’ 😂
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I want the LORAC Pro palette SO badly! And yes, I remember you love the Becca powder. I definitely want to try it one day.
And hahahaha Bunnelby doing “binkies”! That’s an adorable image! ❤
Thank you for the recommendations and GOOD LUCK!
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This is so generous!!
I did a favorites too but my recommendations:
1) annabelle bigshow mascara
2) MUR baked highlighter
3) Too Faced blush in Baby Love
I follow on WordPress.
1. I also follow on Instagram- raincouverbeauty
2. Cuba is a cheap getaway!!
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Hello! Ah, I just recognized your IG username! 😀
Thanks for the recommendations! I thought I followed your blog but it seems like I don’t. I’ve remedied that now. Off to read your 2016 favourites.
I’ve tried the Annabelle mascara – it’s quite good but I found it a bit clumpy.
We visited Cuba a few years ago – it was very interesting, I really enjoyed the day trip to Havana.
Good luck in the giveaway! 🙂
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I’ve followed you on all the social medias listed and here on WordPress. You know me Stashy, you know me! 😛
My top 3 recommendation would be;
1. Nature’s Republic Aloe Vera Soothing Gel Mist (I LOVE this stuff; do beware of the counterfeit stuff when ordering online because they look alarmingly similar but contain ingredients that may actually harm the skin).
2. Breena Beauty Eye Essential makeup brushes (Malaysian product, brainchild of a beauty blogger, made in Malaysia and they’re good affordable makeup brushes! I do believe international shipping is pretty steep but I am just putting this out there).
3.If you could get your hands on Catrice, do try out their blush and lip products! I am talking about the Blush Artist Shading Palette but they have pretty bomb lip products too.
Hey, you know it’s coming! ASIA!!! Come to ASIA! Come to Southeast Asia! I wouldn’t say Malaysia (but I live here so it’s kinda boring to me) however, my friends are all raving about Bali! SO Bali! That’s my vacation suggestion!
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Yes I KNOW you Harivain! 😀 XD
I’ve not tried any of the items you listed in your recommendations. I love learning about new brands / products! I definitely want to try more Catrice in the future. I saw that you really liked their blush. 🙂
I was just having a conversation this weekend with friends about travels and the idea of going to Asia came up. There are so many places I haven’t been like Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand MALAYSIA, etc etc! Personally, I want to go to Singapore so badly. It looks like such a neat place. 😛
Thanks for all the recs and GOOD LUCK in the giveaway!
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My top three beauty products this year have been:
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation- it has incredible coverage with such a natural finish and lasts all day!
Tarte Amazonian Clay blush- in Royal on my no makeup makeup days and vibrant when I want more of a pop. They last ALL DAY LONG
Coty Airspun Powder- it gives my skin an airbrushed finish and keeps me matte all day.
Bonus 4th product because I can’t help myself:
Wet N Wild Highlight “palette” in Boozy Brunch- it suits any makeup look and any skin tone. It reminds me of Champagne Pop in that it’s both champagne and peachy.
My vacation recommendation is Jacksonville Beach, Florida if you’re looking for somewhere sleepy where you can just relax. It’s also very close to Saint Augustine which is very rich in history if that’s something you’re interested in.
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Hello! 🙂 I just went over to your blog to get caught up. Sorry I missed those couple of posts. I left you comments. ❤
You have me lemming that Coty Airspun Powder all the time. I can get it online only though. Does it come in different colours of is it just a universal translucent shade?
I've not heard of Jacksonville Beach, Florida! Thank you for introducing me to it. It does look like a lovely sleepy place!
Thank you for all the recommendations and good luck in the giveaway! 😀
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I saw! I’m trying to get caught up on all the posts I have missed myself! Life just got crazy on my and unfortunately my blog fell by the wayside… again…
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This is one helluva giveaway!!! Good luck to everybody!
3 random faves:
– Andalou Naturals Avo-Cocoa Mask for Dry Skin
– ColourPop Super Shock Eyeshadow in So Quiche
– Salvatore Ferragamo Signorina EDP
And vacation-wise, how about the Grand Canyon? I have only been there once, as a kid, but it was totally breathtaking.
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Ooooh all those recs! Never heard of those – I love the randomness of it! 😀 I shall keep my eyes open for them esp that Ferragamo perfume (I just looked it up and the key scent is PANOCOTTO?!! 😮 )
I’ve always been curious about the Grand Canyon. SO fears that I’ll fall in! XD
Thanks for entering and GOOD LUCK! 😀
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Yes, Signorina is soooo yummy! Oh the Grand Canyon is very safe. Just don’t ride the burros down the canyon. It’s narrow enough, but they like to walk right on the edge of the cliff. NOPE NOPE NOPE, said 8-yr-old me.
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Wow! This is so sweet of you! I just posted about some of my faves from 2016, but I ESPECIALLY liked:
1. Butter Bronzer Blush from Physician’s Formula
2. Confetti Cake Lip Balm from Treat Beauty
3. Supersizer Mascara from Covergirl
You rock! Thanks again!
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Yes, I saw your favourites! So many things I want to try – especially that Phycisian`s Formula Butter Bronzer! I tried the CoverGirl Supersizer mascara – it is fantastic and made it on my list of honourable mention for best mascaras. 🙂
Goo luck in the giveaway!
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That is a huge giveaway and the 3 products that I would recommend are: clinique intense surge moisturiser, lancome grandiose hypnose mascara and mar bacons daisy perfume and you know, I already follow you on wordpress, instagram and twitter. My favourite place to go this would be BALI
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Thank you for the recommendations! I have a jar of the Clinique intense surge moisturizer in my unopened stash! I can’t wait to use it. I bought it based on a gift with purchase sample and loved it!
I’ve heard Bali recommended to me 4 times in these comments now! I guess that mean I have to go there! 😛 (one of these days… probably not this year though)
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Absolutely and just now, booked a holiday for Majorca in April and I can’t wait for it
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Love your posts, follow for follow? http://Www.beautybykeysh.wordpress.com
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Am I allowed to enter? *LOL* After Cat’s comment, I start to think that fellow bloggers should not enter.
Vacation pick – Okinawa 😀 gorgeous beach and sun + CRAZY shopping *LOL* total heaven
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Cat can’t enter cuz we do the podcast thing. We’re like, in CAHOOTS together!! 😉
You can certainly enter! 😀 😀 😀
I just looked up Okinawa on the map to see which area of Japan it is – omg, it is waaaaay south! We can hit up Taiwan on that same trip maybe! XD
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Wahaha great idea. Taiwan is very close to it. If you have time try some deserted islands 😉
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So do you have 3 beauty recommendations for me? You have to provide those in order to qualify for the giveaway! Just FYI. 😛
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Ops, I thought stalking you was good enough to qualify me.
Hm… top 3 is so hard >_ this is the only matt lippie that doesn’t ‘crack’ me & survived “oily chicken + rice” 😛
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Haha you’re so funny!
I haven’t liked any matte lipsticks that I’ve tried! I much prefer a bit of “slip” to all my lip products. I’d rather reapply than to have dried out looking lips that ages me horribly.
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You have to give the rouge dior a try. For additional fierceness, I highly recommend that you try #789 superstitious 😀 *I don’t know what the problem is with my reply using WP, but a chunk of my reply was actually missing, that’s why the sentence was hanging weird. Ops.
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LMAO I just looked up 789 Superstitious – it is straight up PURPLE! 😆 XD Nope, can’t do it! But I will check out the lipstick. I feel like I’m popping my cherries one at the time. First YSL, then possibly Chanel and then maybe Dior? I don’t think I’ll ever venture into Tom Ford territory.
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I am not a Chanel makeup fan. YSL I gave them a try. Tom Ford is not for me? Not just the price, but I don’t feel that they offer something so unique / high up on the quality. Their eye palette packaging screams Lunasol (JP)? Plus, Lunasol eye palette are way hard to beat. It could be just the psycho in me.
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I still have not used the Lunasol palette that I purchased in Japan. 😳 I plan to do all that during Feb / March…
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A CHUCK of the above reply is missing. So sorry to have this super weird half convo.
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I was going to chastise you about your inability to count. 😉
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hm… I’ve already answered and like this before? but why is the “like” star off. I type a short msg and click like again to be safe 😛
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Um… let me paste the Mandatory stuff here:
READ ME:
• Mandatory #1: Like this post and comment below to tell me your own top 3 favourite beauty items from 2016 to recommend to me!
• Mandatory #2: Follow me on WordPress or via email
• Optional #1: Follow me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for additional chances
• Optional #2: Give me a recommendation on where to vacation this year (we’re stumped!)
😉
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Wahahahah Sorry, I conveniently skipped the mandatory #1 in my last answer 😛
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Hey, half of my comment did not show up~~~ >_<
Okay, my original message was,
after careful consideration, my top 3 pics are
1) l'oreal lumi magique cushion foundation
2) talika duo light +
3) rouge dior (789) superstituous
*the sentence after my #3 showed up on my previous reply though. Sorry, so messed up.
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Haha, I’m really making you work hard for this, aren’t I?! XD
Have you ever reviewed the Talika Duo Light? I’ve always been curious!
You know I get a bit rage-y over those cushion foundations… 😛
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Wahahah yes, you’re working me 😦 *LOL*
I love the Talika, but I don’t know how to fit the review thing on my travel blog *LOL* Is IG mini-review acceptable? 😛 I can see visible results for my freckle. I recommended it to all my friends already.
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Oh yes, IG mini review is totally fine! Does it eradicate freckles forever OR is the effect temporary?
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Good question, I don’t know if it will be forever. But even after laser (many years ago), my freckles came back with a vengence. I doubt that talika is a permanent solution. It has definitely dispersed my big freckle and reduce the darkness of my spots. It was pretty obvious at 6 weeks point. To a point where if I use a full coverage foundation like MJ remarcable or a buildable medium/full Bourjois healthy mix, I no longer need to use concealer for most of my freckles. So I’m LOVING this machine.
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Happy blogiversary! I’ve recently started doing the blogiversary giveaway too. I really like the ‘my favorite things’ idea. It’s more personal.
My 3 favorites… ABH Modern Renaissance Eye Shadow Palette, TBS Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask (or any of their masks really, they’re great!), and probably the new WnW liquid lipsticks. I just really feel that they stepped up their game and gave the people some decent budget friendly liquid lipsticks.
I also follow you on all social media. 🙂
Thanks for the opportunity!
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Thank you! Yes, I think a giveaway with favourite things is a great way to spread the love for products that I think are amazing. The best is when people receive the items, and those items become THEIR favourites! I feel such a sense of validation. 😛
I just picked up 2 of the TBS masks not long ago – the Himaylayn Charcoal one and the British Rose one! Can’t wait to use them.
Good luck in the giveaway! 😀
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Happy Blogiversary! Terrible twos would be horrible!
My favorite products would have to be
1-Urban Decay Naked Skin foundation – it makes my skin look so even and doesn’t give you comic book face!
2- Micro Beauty Blender – great for blending out under eye concealer and ‘baking’ under eye area
3-Becca Under Eye Corrector – I think this is one of your favs as well!
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Hi Sandie! 🙂 I really hope there’s no terrible twos… 😉
Thank you for the recs! I have been curious about those itty bitty Beauty Blenders. I might try one of the non-Beauty Blender brands to test out the waters.
Good luck in the giveaway!
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Hi Sashy,
My favorite products of 2016 were kat von d liquid lipsticks, rimmel stay matte and bosy shop body butters xx
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Thank you! Good luck! 🙂
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1) The Balm In theBalm of Your Hand face palette
2) L’Oreal False Lash Superstar Mascara
3)Laura Mercier Rouge Nouveau Weightless Lip Colour in Cafe
My hometown, King’s Landing, Dubrovnik in Croatia ❤
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How amazing that you’re from Dubrovnik! I was there just this past September. What a beautiful place. Here are some photos from my trip:
https://stashmatters.com/2016/09/29/mediterranean-cruise-trip-photos/
Thank you for the recommendations – The Balm In theBalm of Your Hand face palette looks wonderful! 😀
Good luck in the giveaway!
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Congrats, sweetie. The time flies, doesn’t it? I don’t know if I could narrow it down to just three. But…You’ve already seen my favorites hehe.
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I know, I’m asking the impossible question. I mean, I haven’t even challenged myself to narrow down to my top 3 of 2016! I refused to choose among my precious stash! 😉
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Happy blogiversary~! ❤ This is an amazing giveaway! Here are my favorite products from 2016:
-Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream (this BB cream blends easily and feels like tinted moisturizer! Love how light yet effective it is. I've been using this for photoshoots)
-Anna Sui Glittering Lip Gloss (literally the only lip gloss I've discovered that I like… but it's also the most expensive lip gloss I've ever tried XD;;)
-Hard Candy Fast & Fabulous Makeup Setting Spray (it's super cheap since I got it from Walmart but it works SO WELL and I love it)
As for vacations… You should visit Geneva, Switzerland if you haven't done so yet! I studied there for half a year and it's my favorite city/favorite place.
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Also, I followed you on Twitter (@treizemacarons) and on Instagram (@pearlpeony), but I don’t see a follow button on your Facebook. Or do you want me to submit a friend request?
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Thanks for all the follows! I honestly don’t really know how FB works lol. Yes, I guess send me a friend request! Good luck in the giveaway!
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Thanks so much for your recommendation list! I have tried the Missha BB cream but sadly, it broke me out! 😦 I will have to look for the Hard Candy makeup spray – I haven’t heard about it, and yes, it’s such an inexpensive brand.
Oooh Switzerland is on our list of places to visit. My friends just went last year and she loved it there. That’s so neat you studied there!
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You’re welcome! Awww that’s too bad. How can you tell if a product breaks you out? Do you suddenly get acne after using it? I have some acne issues but I’m pretty sure it’s stress-induced or from sleeping on my side/belly (since my face is touching the pillow and such). Let me know where your next travel destination is! 😀
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I can tell if a product breaks me out because I don’t tend to switch up my skincare / foundations too much. And if I try a new product, that’s the ONLY new item I introduce to my regimen so I can pinpoint exactly if that’s the culprit. Also, another indicator is when I breakout in abnormal places like my cheeks and forehead rather than my normal hormonal breakout around like my chin. I’m a back sleeper so I don’t experience too much issue with breaking out in that regard.
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Ohhhh okay. That’s a good idea!
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Great products!!!! Love it.. and oh.. top 3??? Hhmm.. Rimmel London Foundation, Maybelline Fit Me concealer and GlamGlow Youthmud Tinglexfoliate mask. 👍🏻😍 (where to go? Brazil?Singapore or Dubai?😜)
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Which Rimmel foundation did you like? I tried a sample last year (one of those foil packs that comes in magazines LOL) and I was surprised that I really liked it! It was a long wearing one, Stay Matte.
I’m unsure about the GlamGlow masks – they seem harsh!
Oooh Singapore has been on my travel wish list for years. My SO has already gone so we will visit other places before we go back to places that either of us already been. I’ve been to Dubai (very short visit though). Brazil is interesting to me too but not sure if SO would like to go! I will ask him hehe!
Thanks for all the recommendations and GOOD LUCK!
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I love the Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation in the blue cap, it’s medium to full coverage if you build it up. The longer is sits on your skin, the better it looks. I also like the red cap but thats more full coverage and that is also a matte finish which is great! I know a lot of peeps find Glamglow strong but I guess thats what my face needed to prevent the breakouts from coming back.. hehe And yeah! I have a lot of friends in Singapore and Dubai and they all told me great stories about the place. Brazil has been on my wishlist too after Japan. But, wherever you and your SO decides to go, Im sure it’s going to be an amazing one! It’s the quality time and memories shared is whats important! And yes!! Thank you. Good luck to everyone who entered.😘😍
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wow what an awesome give-away!!!!!:))))))
Favourites of 2016:
1. Swedish LA Bruket lavender body oil – its a hippster eco brand making lovely stuff, this spray on body oil is amazing.
2. kiehls smoothing oil infused concentrate – awesome for dry hair and smells heavenly
3. dove dermaspa goodness body lotion – my budget product of the year – smells great and makes my skin silky smooth.
Vacation tips:
1. mexico: go to mexico city for a great cultural experience, visit the frida kahlo museum and then head to tulum (not cancun or any other of the touristic cities) but straight to tulum and the ahau hotel, its pricey but soo worth it.
2. guadaloupe – very nice french island in the Caribbean, dont miss marie galante – which is a pretty deserted island nearby, and then take a boat to Dominica and hike in the jungles.
3. cuba – i think one should hurry to go before tourism changes the country forever.
Looking forward to hearing of where you will chose for your holiday:)
/Mary
http://beautytruuth.wordpress.com/
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Thank you so much for all the recommendations!
We’ve visited Cuba already – I agree, we were relieved that we’ve already gone before it gets spoiled once the travel restrictions are lifted.
Guadaloupe sounds wonderful – I’ve not considered there before.
The Kiehl’s smoothing oil infused concentrate sounds great – I’m a sucker for their haircare products.
Good luck in the giveaway! 🙂
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My favorite beauty products are: 1. Laneige BB Cushion, 2. Starlooks Pro Luxe Longwear Eyeliner, and 3. Soo Ae Sheet Masks.
My vacation suggestion: Hawaii, because my friend went with her family and she loved it!
Just followed you on Instagram (@beautimel), Twitter (@iambeautimel), and Facebook.
Thank for hosting an awesome giveaway! I look forward to see more from you. Fingers crossed!!
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Thank you for your recommendations and for following me! 🙂
Hawaii is on my list – so many people I know have gone and they all recommend it.
Good luck in the giveaway!
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Oh wow, that’s an awesome giveaway! 😄
So here we go…
My top 3 products you should try:
1) The Body Shop Superfood Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask
2) The Body Shop Drops of Youth Bouncy Sleeping Mask
3) Revlon Colorstay foundation
You should visit Estonia 😉 We have Old Town that is under the protection of Unesco and beautiful nature.
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Why am I not surprised that you recommended mostly The Body Shop products! XD I already got both of those masks, in part due to you! I can’t wait to try them – I’m hoping to give the Sleeping Mask a try soon.
I’ve been to Estonia! Tallinn, to be specific. It is BEAUTIFUL! ❤
Thank you for your recs and good luck in the giveaway!
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Awesome giveaway! My favorites in 2016 were 1) Diorshow Mascara 2) Stratia Liquid Gold and 3) Fresh Sugar Lip Treatments
As for a travel suggestion, I would visit Costa Rica. The idea of climbing in the mountains and relaxing on a beach sounds perfect!
Also, I follow you on IG.
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Thank you for all your recommendations and for following me on IG! 🙂
I haven’t been to Costa Rica – it sound gorgeous!
Good luck!
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My favourite beauty products of 2016 are:
1. Bourgeois Paris baked eyeshadow in the shade 08 (I use it as a subtle cheek highlight and it’s amazing!)
2. ColourPop ultra satin lip in the shade London Fog
3. Canvas Laquer “Electric Koolaid” nail polish
I’m not sure what kind of vacations you normally take, but I know I really want to go to Bermuda this year!
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I have that Bourjois eye shadow in #08 Beige Rose! I use it as inner corner highlighter a lot. I picked it up after seeing someone on YouTube talk about it – really beautiful!
We like a variety of vacations – probably our preference are city type of trips since we like to walk around and take in cultural things. Bermuda sounds very relaxing!
Thank you for all of your recs and good luck in the giveaway!
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Sweet giveaway. 🙂
My top 3 were 1) Sukin Moisture Restoring Night Cream 2) Baby Lips – Maybelline and 3) Bare Minerals Gen Nude Matte Liq Lipcolour – ICON.
Travel recommendations are Thailand and Curacao (Dutch island in the Caribbean) – I have not been to Curacao but recently found out about it and it sounds a-m-a-z-i-n-g.
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Well hello there! 😉
I will have to try the Sukin night cream – I’m so glad you like it! That line is really good. What, you like matte lipsticks? I can’t handle it! 😛
I want to go to Thailand but el SO has been. Isn’t Curacao a liqueur? XD I had it in a drink called Purple Rain a couple of weeks ago, and it turned my tongue BLUE.
Thank you for the recommendations and GOOD LUCK!!!
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Oh Wow what a fabulous giveaway!
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Fabulous give-away! Greetings from South Africa my favourite products I used last year were
1. Kiehl’s Day & Night Oils
2. Elizabeth Arden Capsules – makes my face feel like Silk
3. The Beauty Blender to really have an awesome cover up
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Hello all the way to South Africa! 😀 Thank you for all the recs! I haven’t tried Elizabeth Arden Capsules but they seem like really high potency products that work. I hope to try one day.
Good luck in the giveaway! 🙂
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They’re awesome! Seriously like silk on one’s face! Thank you holding thumbs of course, such a stunning collection of products! Have an awesome day! ⚘ ❤ 😗
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My top 3 products would be 1. Celestial skin shimmer from Mii Cosmetics, 2.Any matte lipstick from Mac and 3. Garnier Micellar water. I’d say Thailand because I really, really want to go there 😦
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I really want to go to Thailand too! My SO has already been so it’s taken a back burner for now. I hope you get to go soon!
Thank you for your recommendations and good luck in the giveaway! 🙂
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Awwww that’s always a bummer when your SO has been to so many places 😦 Mine’s passport is almost full and I’m still on the 3rd page…only in Africa.
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That means more of the world for you to explore! 🙂
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My go to products have been instant Light Lip Comfort Oil from Clarins, secondly I would recommend any Colour Pop matte liquid lipstick, thirdly Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation!!!! Love all of these and cannot live without!!!!
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Ps Especially LAX Colour Pop its dark and beautiful!
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Hi Adele! Thanks for your top 3 recs! I haven’t tried a Clinique foundation in years. It was my “gateway” makeup brand when I first started to dabble in department store brands when I outgrew drugstore stuff. Maybe I should give Clinique foundations another look.
Good luck in the giveaway!
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I know what you mean, same here, that’s why I was floored with this full coverage foundation! Worth a try or tester!
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I almost missed it! This is such a generous giveaway. I love that you’re doing thing that YOU actually love as well. I know I’m supposed to suggest 3 things, but would say the Modern Renaissance palette is my top recommendation. I love it so much it’s worth 3 suggestions, haha. As for places for you to visit, I think you’ve been everywhere, lol. But some top places for me are Italy, Sweden, Columbia, Ireland and you already went to Japan so there is that.
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I feel like by giving away things I love, it’s like spreading the love. I was quite pleased that last year when I gave away some other products I loved, the recipients in turn named them as their favourites. It was like validation! 😛
Wow, I’m surprised to hear that you picked the ABH Modern Renaissance palette as your top rec! I still don’t know how I feel about all those ABH palettes. I did pick up a few of their singles to put into their customizable empty palette so I will give them a go. Well, that palette can count as 3 since it contains a bunch of shade, right? XD
Out of your places to visit, I’ve been to Sweden, Italy and Ireland. I’m not sure about Columbia – I still have reservations about going to South America. I’d rather know someone there… 😛
Good luck in the giveaway! ❤
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I’ve tried 3 of the ABH LE palettes and wasn’t a huge fan. I’ve never tried the singles though. I compared the ingredients of the Modern Renaissance and it’s not the same as the LE ones I’ve tried so maybe it will be a new experience for you!? I just placed an order with Colourpop for some of their singles 😀 AND Makeup Geek! I can’t wait!
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Wow, you’re on a roll with the eye shadows this year already! 😛
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My Top 3 are Dragon lipsticks from Ebay, Catrice Liquid Camouflage Concealer and Max Factor 2000 Calorie mascara 🙂
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Thanks so much for your recommendations! I miss having access to the Max Factor 2000 Calorie mascara! Fun fact: when I went to St Petersburg Russia, I picked up 2 tubes to bring home with me. XD
Good luck in the giveaway!
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I know it’s been selling for some time now, but I just discovered it in 2016! Haha. I’m so late, but I love that mascara now 🙂
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I found Elizabeth Grants products and luv them. The vitamin C line is terrific. Her fragrance Summer was my go to during last years warm weather. This is skincare worth checking out.
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Thanks! I’ve received an Elizabeth Grant set from the Suprême Cell Vitality skincare line. I’ve yet to try it. I should really give them a go.
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Amazing giveaway! My favourites of 2016 were the Essence Prettifying Lip Oil, The Body Shop Elderflower Unperfumed Eye Gel, and the Anastasia Moon Child Glow Kit. We’re hoping to go to Nice in France this year – bit far for you though! 😉 Prague and Budapest are both beautiful I went a couple of years ago!
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I’ve not seen the Essence lip oils around here yet but I’ll definitely try it once I see it. Ooh yes, the Anastasia Moon Child Glow Kit is stunning. I’ve pawed at it from time to time at Sephora.
I’d love to go to Prague and Budapest! My SO has been to Prague but not Budapest, and I’ve been to neither! It’s always a challenge when trying to compromise. 😛
Thanks for the recs! Good luck in the giveaway!
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I think Essence are a bit strange in that they don’t release all their products in all the countries 😂 that’s the only glow kit I own! I wasn’t about to drop a load of money on highlighters unless they were super special colours, y’know?
Have fun choosing where to go on holiday 😊
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