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FIRST IMPRESSIONS | Holiday 2014: ☃ Benefit the Sweet Tintations ☃

Holiday 2014, Benefit the Sweet Tintations, benebalm, lollibalm, benetint, lollitint swatches

⇥ AT A GLANCE ⇤

For all you lip junkies out there, Benefit has released a set of 4 lip products that are sure to please everyone! These make the perfect stocking stuffer or holiday lip pairings for staying power and hydration. The tints provide long lasting color while the mango butter-infused balms keep your pout hydrated and full of color. If lip products aren't your cup of tea, the tints can also be used on the cheek for a long-lasting stain.
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS ┊Holiday 2014: ♕ LORAC The Royal Eyeshadow Palette Set ♕

LORAC The Royal Eyeshadow Palette Set, holiday 2014
LORAC the Royal Eyeshadow Palette Set in Silver Silk, Gold Satin, and Plum Velvet
The holidays are right around the corner so if you haven't gotten all your gifts together yet, don't fret--I have two more gift ideas for the beauty-obsessed in your life!The LORAC The Royal Eye Shadow Palette Set contains a trio of quads featuring plums, golds, and silvers. Keep on reading for more info!
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FAVORITES┊ ❆ Winter 2014: Beauty Edition ❆

winter lipstick, reds, nudes, pinks
Winter is coming and so are the holidays! I'm so excited and have been shopping like mad to get all my gifts for everyone. Online shopping is a savior for me because it's much quicker to grab a bunch of things for everyone and the deals are insane! Anyhoo, we're here to talk about beauty so let's jump into my picks for this winter!
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EMPTIES┊October and November 2014 ♥

I've been trying to be diligent and use up products every month to cut down my stash. I didn't post an October Empties but I did use up a few things during that time (15 to be exact). November was a bit slower but 12 items isn't so bad! December might be a bit smaller as I'm running out of products that are almost done but we'll see how it goes. I still have 22 days to sort that out :D
october empties, batiste dry shampoo in fresh, cvs advanced nail polish remover, secret outlast unscented gel deodorant, aveeno daily moisturizer spf 15, simple pleasure shower gel in midnight blossom,  ahava dead sea minerals body lotion
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HAUL + FIRST IMPRESSIONS | Wet n Wild, Maybelline, and Revlon: eyes + lips!

wet n wild coloricon eyeshadow trio,  I'm Getting Sunburned, Silent Treatment, Sweet as Candy, and I'm Walking on Eggshells
From left to right: I'm Getting Sunburned, Silent Treatment, Sweet as Candy, and I'm Walking on Eggshells

This haul was from a couple of weeks ago but I've only gotten around to editing photos and my thoughts now--very sorry for the delay. All of the items are eyeshadows and lipsticks from the drugstore, so if you need a cheap thrill or want to breathe new life into your collection, keep on reading!

I even added in some Lorac Pro/ Pro 2/ Unzipped Palettes dupes to make up for the long wait. ;) As always, are swatches are done with no primer of any sort on clean skin with my clean fingers so the gloriness of the swatches are due to the majesticness of the products themselves! Lipsticks were done with one swipe--two for clean up :D
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GIVEAWAY | 21st Birthday + a Thank You ♥ (CLOSED)

giveaway, wet n wild, maybelline, covergirl, benefit, smashbox, essie, sephora, palladio, ulta, elf

It's been a long while since my last giveaway so I decided to host another one! I turned 21 a couple of days ago and while I don't feel any wiser, it happened to fall on US Thanksgiving. It was so hectic as I had just gotten home the previous day from university, sleep deprived and hungry. I helped my mom cook dinner and visited tons of family that day. It was so busy I even forgot to cut my cake! The cake is still in the fridge, waiting for winter break (which is less than 2 weeks away!) I'm glad I went for ice cream cake as it'll be fine sitting in the freezer (I hope). 

Anyhoo, things have calmed down now that I'm back at university and attending classes again. I love going home but there's always so much to do that the blog gets neglected. To commemorate another year well lived, I decided to giveaway a few of my favorite things as well as some random bits and bobs I've collected over this past year. It's not much but I hope you all will enjoy it! 

**Shameless Plug Alert** 
I just started my very own Instagram account @makeupwithaheart so follow me over there to see mini-reviews of items I don't have time to feature on my blog, eotd, and tidbits into my life!

PRIZES INCLUDE:
elf Bronzer in Truly Bronzed
Benefit High Beam (deluxe size)
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Wet n Wild Take on the Day Eyeshadow Primer
Wet n Wild Comfort Zone Palette  (swatches available here!)
elf Cream Eyeliner in Coffee
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Ulta Super Shiny Lip Gloss in Natural
Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss in Illume (deluxe size)
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essie Sleek Stick UV Cured Nail Applique in sneek-e
Sephora Nail Patch Art in French Dentelle


 One lucky person will be winning this entire swag bag full of awesome goodies--read on to see how to enter below. ;) Good luck to everyone who enters!

Instructions to Enter:

  1. Use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter. Only entries received using the Rafflecopter widget will be counted. This giveaway is international so everyone is welcome to enter!
  2. I'll give the winner 48 hours to get back to me; if they do not get back to me, I will continue to keep picking winners until someone responds with their email and mailing address. Shipping time will depend on when I have time to take it to the post office and how long the post will take to arrive to its destination. 
  3. You can live anywhere in the world--just make sure your country accepts incoming packages from the United States and doesn't have restrictions on the items mentioned above. If you are under 18, please make sure your parents are aware of your entry into my contest as I do not want to freak them out. I really want this prize to go to someone who will enjoy them so I don't want there to be complications from parents or shipping restrictions getting in the way.
  4. I will have one winner for this prize but I will be hosting future giveaways, so if you don't win this time, look forward to many more upcoming ones!
XOXO,
MWAH ♥

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Disclosure Statement: All products mentioned were purchased with my own money. I am not sponsored by any of the companies mentioned above and was not compensated for this post. All opinions are my own. Links are not affiliate links and are provided for the readers' convenience. I cannot guarantee that the product(s) will work for you. I do not approve or endorse the products or information available on these sites. Proceed at your own risk.

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