NYX Chocoloate Crepe Intense Butter Glosses – Review, Photos, Swatches On A Woman of Color
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NYX Chocoloate Crepe Intense Butter Glosses – Review, Photos, Swatches On A Woman of Color
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Dior Makeup Giveaway - Enter to Win on the Blog and Instagram
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Giveaway Time!
I have two sets of this high end Dior makeup to share with you. The prizes include:
Dior 'Diorskin Nude Air' Healthy Glow Invisible Loose Powder in (030) Medium Beige $58 Dior 'Backstage Foundation - Light Coverage' Fluid Brush $46 Dior Couture Color Rouge Dior Lipstick in (475) Rose Caprice $35
How to enter:
Instagram entry (One winner) To enter this giveaway on Instagram:
1. You must follow @candycoatedclosets on Instagram. You must be an active follower/supporter of mine (that also helps your chances of randomly winning #RandomActsofCCC).
2. In the comments on this Instagram photo, tag three friends so they can learn about all of the fun we have on here.
3. You can enter up to 5 times with a new set of tagged friends in each comment.
4. You can repost the photo on your page under the hashtag #CCCDiorMakeup for an extra entry. Please do not tag me in the photo, you only need to add the hashtag to your caption. Remember, your page needs to be public at the time of the random drawing for me to see your extra entry.
Blog giveaway (One winner) To enter this giveaway, simply follow/subscribe to this blog and leave a comment on this post telling me what trends are you excited to try in 2017.
Scroll down to find my subscription box or look to the to right of your screen to follow/subscribe. *Please note – Don’t worry if you don’t see your comment right away. I have to approve most of them :-)*
Contest ends Friday, January 13th, 2016 at 11:59pm EST. I will choose one subscriber at random from those who commented on this post after verifying the subscriptions and entries. The Instagram winner will be chosen separately.
No giveaway/spam accounts. Open internationally; 18+ to enter. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Good luck to all!
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Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Sanctuary – Review, Photos & Swatches
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Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Sanctuary ($20; .22oz) is described as a cool Sepia cool. To me, it's more of a brown/mauve color with these purple, gray undertones to it. This is one of those liquid lipsticks that are going to show up differently on people depending on their skin tones, undertones, pigmentation in their lips etc. I definitely recommend looking around for more swatches or heading to the store to swatch it on yourself before purchasing.
The formula is very comfortable on the lips - nondrying and it doesn't smudge. Check out the video for additional views of me applying it.
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Beauty Bakerie Metallic Lip Whip in The Grape Life, Rosè Posè, and Berried – Swatches, Review and Photos On A Woman of Color
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So I picked up 3 metallic liquid lipsticks from the Beauty Bakerie over the holiday because I really wanted to try their formula for these smudge proof liquid lips that I kept hearing about. I ordered:
- The Grape Life ($20; 5mL) - a deep metallic purple that's a true grape shade
- Rosè Posè ($20; 5mL) - a light metallic rose/pink with an intense shine
- Berried ($20; 5mL) - a deep cranberry/wine with light glitter reflects
From left to right we have:Rosè Posè, Berried and The Grape Life 
Above photo taken with flash & in LED lighting
Photo taken without flash & in LED lighting
They are beautiful colors that seriously live up to the smudge proof claim. I had a very hard time removing these from my arm and lips with my usual makeup oil remover and micellar water. I had to grab the regular baby oil to help get it off. Beauty Bakerie does off a lip whip remover ($14) that is designed to easily remove their liquid lipsticks but I opted to use what I had at home.
As for formula, it's honestly not one of my favorites. When it comes to not moving or smearing, this company takes the cake by far for smudge proof. However, I didn't necessarily like the color payoff. In the video below you can see the color payoff that I got with one coat applied. I didn't really get a true color payoff or a color that I was satisfied with until I added two coats which normally isn't a problem for me but after about an hour of wear, I really started to feel the liquid lipstick on my lips and it starting to crack and hurt - and that's because I added on the additional coats.
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Overall: I'd purchase from them again because I want to try out other formulas from them besides the metallic line. Also, I have adjusted the comfort of the formula by just adding in a few drops of bio oil or maracuja oil into the formula so having to layer them is not a deal breaker for me.
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NYX Cosmetics Cosmic Metals Lip Cream in Speed of Light – Review, Photos & Swatches
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The NYX Cosmetics Cosmic Metals Lip Cream in Speed of Light lip cream ($7.49) is described as an intense, multidimensional color collides with the glistening effect of gloss for out-of-this world lips like you've never seen before. Creamy smooth with a dazzling metallic finish, NYX Cosmetics' Cosmic Metals Lip Cream covers your lips in lustrous color that feels and looks like a gloss.
I've been dying for a true rose gold liquid lipstick that I could wear without the color being washed away on me. This is it.
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Photo taken with flash and in LED lighting
Photo taken without flash and in LED lighting
Final thoughts: It's a non-sticky, metallic creme liquid lipstick. It's very comfortable on the lips and doesn't feel grainy. Be aware that it does not dry down and it is not transfer proof.
Availability: $7.49 at Ulta.com - I was able to get it for $5.50 with their coupons.
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Eau, What a Feeling! Tory Burch Love Relentlessy Eau De Parfum
/I hope you're having a happy and safe start to you New Year. I'm currently testing the new Tory Burch Love Relentlessy Eau De Parfum that I receive from Bloomingdales.
I'm going to come back and update this with my own love story but wanted to give you guys a preview:
Introducing Love Relentlessly, the new fragrance from Tory Burch inspired by the love story of her parents. A bold and romantic mix: pink pepper unfolds into rose and orris, then reveals a warming blend of patchouli and ambertonic. It's undeniably feminine in a jewel-shaped glass bottle with pink accents.
Charmingly youthful, the Love Relentlessly fragrance has a Neo Chypre structure.
- Top notes: The essence opens with a sparkle of Pink Pepper and luminous accents of fruit.
- Middle notes: The heart unfolds with smooth, luxuriously feminine notes of Orris.
- Base notes: As the scent dries down, a rich layer of patchouli pairs with creamy Sandalwood and earthy touches of Vetiver.
Enter to Win: Viktor & Rolf Bonbon Eau de Parfum Instagram and Twitter Giveaway
/Let's ring in 2017 the right way shall we!
GIVEAWAY ALERT!
Melted creamy caramel, dripping Tahitian vanilla and syruped canned peaches - it's time to give away one of my favorite Gourmand fragrances to end 2016!
Instagram Entry (Two winners)
1. You must follow @candycoatedclosets on Instagram.
2. In the comments on this Instagram photo, tag three friends so they can learn about all of the fun we have on here.
3. You can enter up to 5 times with a new set of tagged friends in each comment.
4. You can repost the photo on your page under the hashtag #CCCBonBon for an extra entry. Remember, your page needs to be public at the time of the random drawing for me to see your extra entry.
Twitter Entry (One winner)
- To enter, all you need to do is follow me on Twitter, RT this Tweet and you’re entered to win! Make sure you tag your friends so they can enter too. 18+ or older to participate. Open internationally.
That’s it!
Contest runs from Friday, December 30, 2016 and ends Monday, January 2nd, 2017 at 11:59pm est. Winners will be randomly chosen and announced within 48 hours of the contest ending.
No giveaway/spam profiles & profile must be set to public by the end of the contest so we can ensure that you are following @candycoatedclosets and @candy_closets. Open internationally; 18+, to enter. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received.
Make sure that you click on the links above if you want to learn more about this amazing product from the giveaway!
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Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Bauhau5 – Swatches, Video & Photos + Swatches On A Woman of Color
/[embed]https://youtu.be/uzIdGqZXvZE[/embed] Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Bauhau5 is described as a deep raspberry but on me it shows up like a hot pink with purple undertones; kind of like a fuchsia. It is true to the name that it is an everlasting matte lipstick once applied and dried down - the only issue that I have with it is that it did apply a bit uneven and patchy in some areas that my hyperpigmentation on my lips showed through. It evened out once I applied a second coat, however, that made it a bit thicker on my lips so keep that in mind.
Photo taken with flash and in LED lights:
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Sugarpill Cosmetics Pumpkin Spice Liquid Lipstick Review, Swatches, Video & Photos + Swatches On A Woman of Color
/Sugarpill Cosmetics recently launched a new liquid lipstick - Pumpkin spice! It's described as a sparkling metallic rustic copper pearl liquid lip color with warm golden reflects. It's a very soft and creamy, mousse-like formula that also has a pumpkin spice-scent to it. [embed]https://youtu.be/QIxa-YOi9-s[/embed]
Availability: Only on Sugarpill.com for $18. There is a $6 flat rate shipping cost but if you spend over $100 you do get free shipping. They do ship worldwide (with the exception of a few countries). It is made in the USA and you are going to get Net Wt. 6 grams / .21 oz of product with a shelf life of 12 months.
Thoughts: The formula of these are amazing. By far, this brand is in my top 5 for favorite liquid lipstick formula because of how soft and non-drying it is. As for the color - it's very pretty on its own but I"m going to have to play with it to see how I'll wear it out (with a full face; pics later). Comparing it to it's sister lip color Trinket; hands down Trinket wins for me if I had to pick one - the color just suits me better.
Photos taken with flash:
What it looks like when first applied & wet:
What it looks like when it has dried down for 10 minutes:
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New In Beauty: Unboxing the Bloomingdale's Bonus Box
/I can't believe how busy this holiday season is. Normally the holidays are always crazy for me but this year, it seems even more intense. All of the shopping; the wrapping; the cleaning - it makes my head spin just thinking about it. Luckily, I have you guys to get me through it all and I have to thank the team from Bloomingdale's and Rakuten for sending over this amazing Bloomingdale's Bonus Beauty Box.
Most of the items are new to me so I wanted to share an early look at the products so you can get an idea of what you can expect to see in the next few videos/photos.
- Bumble and Bumble Thickening Hairspray
- MAC Cosmetics Ruby Woo lipstick and MAC 7 Lash
- Clarins Supra Volume Mascara
- Lancôme Grandiôse Mascara
- Tory Burch Love Relentlessly Eau de Parfum
I will come back and fully dive into everything so let me know what you want to see reviewed first.
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Jouer Cosmetics Cabernet Liquid Lipstick and Tan Lines Lip Topper – Swatches and Photos On A Woman of Color
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I finally got my hands on Jouer Cosmetics Long-Wear Lip Crème Liquid Lipstick in Cabernet ($18) and the Long-Wear Lip Topper in Tan Lines ($16). It seems like every time I try to order from them, one color was out of stock and I refused to pay for shipping or be forced to get another color that I didn't really want.
The products came in this cute light pink box with rose gold trimmer. Cabernet is a very creamy matte deep red with blue based undertones - it kind of reminds me of Coloured Raine's Cherry Blossom. For $18, you will get 0.21 fl oz. Tan Lines is a metallic shimmering bronze lip topper - similar to Bite Beauty's Gold Creme lip gloss except Jouer's is more bronze. For $16, you will get 0.20 fl oz.
Press play in the video below to see Tan Lines in action as I recommend picking this one up for your collection. Jouer's lip toppers are non-gritty, not sticky and actually bring some moisture back to your lips if you use it with a drying matte liquid lipstick.
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Enter to Win: Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream Eau de Toilette Fragrance Giveaway on YouTube
/YOUTUBE GIVEAWAY ALERT! It’s time to give this beautiful bottle of Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream away to one lucky follower for the holidays!
Daisy Dream is best described as a fresh and fruity, wispy floral fragrance. It was created by Alberto Morillas, the original creator behind the first Daisy fragrance, in collaboration with Ann Gottlieb, who was responsible for Marc Jacobs’ Lola, along with Marc Jacobs himself. The notes include:
Top notes: Blackberry, Grapefruit and Pear Heart notes: Jasmine, Lychee and Blue Wisteria Base notes: White Woods, Musks and Coconut Water
YouTube Entry
- Head over to my YouTube channel and make sure you're subscribed.
- Leave a comment on any of my videos (preferably please make it an interesting comment other than just entering the giveaway lol). All of the comments from the date and time of this announcement post until the end of the contest will be entered into the random generator for a chance to win a Daisy Dream gift set. We will verify if you are subscribed or not.
That’s it!
Contest runs from Wednesday, December 14, 2016 and ends Sunday, December 18th, 2016 at 11:59pm est. Winners will be randomly chosen and announced within 48 hours of the contest ending. Open internationally; 18+, to enter. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received.
Make sure that you click on the links above if you want to learn more about this amazing product from the giveaway!
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Holiday Glam Makeup Tutorial | Red Glitter Lipstick
/Happy holidays! I wanted to create this very easy and quick red lip look that you can absolutely wear separately or if you're feeling daring...wear it with your favorite glitter topper.
Products used/mentioned: Smashbox Iconic Photo Finish Foundation PrimerAJ Crimson Foundation in Shade 4Coloured Raine Cherry Blossom Liquid Lipstick Use code SOPHIE for $$$ off Colourpop Cosmetics Bichette Lip Pencil OPV BrushesSigma Beauty E56 Shader Lid Brush Real Techniques Bold Metals 300 Tapered Blush Brush CoverFX Perfect Setting Powder Translucent Light Violet Voss Glitter AdhesiveViolet Voss Tickle Me Holo Glitter If this glitter is out of stock, you can try OPV Pressed Glitter in CharmedMAC Cosmetics Mineralized Skin Finish
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Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation in Shades Y445 and Y505 – Swatches and Photos
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Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation ($43) is a HD foundation with an ultra-lightweight texture that provides ultra flawless skin. It was developed specifically for film and TV to be invisible under the latest, super-focused 4k lens. It features uniquely-coated pigments that provide medium to buildable coverage with an even lighter weight, second-skin texture that looks just like skin.
I picked up two color shades to provide for color references:
Left: COLOR 173 = Y445 - Amber Right: COLOR 177 = Y505 - Cognac
Photos taken with flash and in LED lighting:
Left: COLOR 173 = Y445 - Amber Right: COLOR 177 = Y505 - Cognac
Photos taken without flash and in LED lighting:
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Philosophy Renewed Hope In A Jar Skin Care Giveaway
/There are no if's, and's and but's about this....if you don't have a proper skin care routine in place then you seriously need to send me a private message so I can put the fear of aging, sagging and brittle skin into you. Dramatic much? Yes it is, but a good skin care routine is essential to a flawless canvas. I can't tell you how many people spend hundreds and hundreds of dollars on makeup to get a flawless look but skimp when it comes to their skin care. I know not everyone can afford high end skin care products or are even at a stage in life when they're thinking about putting on sunscreen everyday or what's the difference between a serum and an essence. Trust me, I understand. I just turned 30 and it wasn't until the past year and a half or so that I really started paying to my skin - and it's made a world of wonders.
With all of that said, I wanted to give you guys a chance to either start a skin care regime or try some new products with of course, a new #SkincareSunday giveaway featuring some products from Philosophy.
The prizes include:
- Philosophy Renewed Hope In A Jar - Refreshing & Refining Moisturizer ($47)
- Philosophy Renewed Hope In A Jar Night Overnight - Recharging & Refining Moisturizer ($52)
- Philosophy Renewed Hope In A Jar Eye - Refreshing & Refining Eye Cream ($51)
So I figured I'd break this up so a few people could try something from this line. On this Instagram photo, I'm going to be giving one person the daytime and nighttime cream along with the eye cream (everything in the above photo). Make sure you follow me on Instagram and head to this photo to enter.
Here are the blog, I'm going to be choosing two subscribers - each will receive one eye cream (photo below).
To enter to win a Philosophy Renewed Hope In A Jar Eye - Refreshing & Refining Eye Cream ($51), simply follow/subscribe to this blog and leave a comment on this post telling me some of your skin care concerns (this helps me filter out what kind of content you want to see). Scroll down to find my subscription box or look to the to right of your screen to follow/subscribe. *Please note – Don’t worry if you don’t see your comment right away. I have to approve most of them :-)*
As always, good luck! Be sure to check out the products with the links above if you want to learn more about them and some of the inspiration behind the philosophy line.
Contest runs from Sunday, December 11, 2016 and ends Friday, December 16th, 2016 at 11:59pm est. Winners will be randomly chosen and announced within 48 hours of the contest ending. No giveaway/spam profiles & profile must be set to public by the end of the contest so we can ensure that you are following @candycoatedclosets and see your extra entry if applicable. Open internationally; 18+, to enter. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received.
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Smashbox Be Legendary Lipstick in Infrared Matte and Jam On It – Swatches, Review and Photos On A Woman of Color
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Smashbox Be Legendary Lipstick is a range of cream lipsticks with a blend of intense pigments and luxurious emollients that saturate the lips with brilliant color that looks amazing and feels feather-light. It's been so long since I've actually purchased a regular lipstick (a non-liquid lipstick) that it honestly felt weird shopping around for these when looking for something else to review from Smashbox.
When researching the formula, I was intrigued by this line because of its formulation. It has a moisturizing satin-smooth formula that is designed to soften and protect your lips with shea butter and vitamins C and and it is formulated without parabens, sodium lauryl sulfate, phthalates, silicone & talc. They cost for $21.00 for 0.10 oz. of product and are available in two finishes - Satin and Matte. Here are two mattes to take a look at - Infrared Matte and Jam On It.
Above photo taken with flash & in LED lights.
Above photo taken with no flash & in LED lights. 
So even though these are from the matte line, it didn't dry down to a complete matte. They definitely hold true to the moisturizing and creamy light weight feel on the lips. As comfortable as they are, they don't fully set so the color does wipe off and you're going to have to reapply throughout the day. As for the pigmentation, I did have to build these up on my lips to get a full color payoff. I don't mind so much but since these do wipe off easily (when eating or drinking), keep that in mind if you decide to purchase. I recommend pairing them with a lipliner to make them stick a bit more.
MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Palette Volume 2 – Artistic – Colors You Crave – Swatches, Review and Photos On A Woman of Color
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Say hello to color with the MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Palette Volume 2 – Artistic – Colors You Crave Palette.
Normally, this palette retails for $42.00 for 0.54 oz. of product but it is currently on a promotion at Sephora for $25. Clearly, with my recent obsession with eyeshadow products and our need to save some money, I got it to review.
Here are a few photos taken with flash and without flash:
Overall, I am very happy with the palette from the initial swatches. The only column that I wasn't too thrilled with was the first one:
- The pearly pink shade (I872) swatched well but I had to use about 3 coats to get it to build up to what you see above on my skin tone.
- The electric magenta shade (ME910) left me feeling underwhelmed by how difficult it was to build up if I wanted to use this as an eyeshadow. This is marketed and designed to be a blush so if you lightly pack it on then you will be fine. Otherwise, be prepared to put in a bit of work. I really like the blue undertones and iridescent violet sheen to it so I'll make it work without complaining. This also left a light pink stain on my arm when I removed it with one makeup wipe as the other shades
- The purple shade (S924) is a matte blush. There isn't too much that I can say on this shade that will make you like it. The color and undertones are pretty but the texture is pretty dry and hard to blend.
I haven't had the chance to play with it on my brushes and eyes yet so I will update you on social and on here once I do. Again, overall, I love this palette and it is well worth the price - especially if you're getting for yourself or as a gift. If I could, I would replace the two blushes with a similar shade to the ME-700 and the ME-302.
Availability: It is currently available at Sephora for $25.
Update 12/5/16: I played with it for an eye look twice. Here's a photo of me wearing the emerald green and gold shades from the palette. I had to use a bit of Unseen from Melt Cosmetics in my crease for a neutral transition and I mixed that with a bit of the purple blush to warm it up and add some color.
Additional products used:
- Make Up For Ever Liner No M-16 (white) No I-34 (green) and No M-10 (matte black)
- Nars Cosmetics concealer in Amande and Caramel
- Urban Decay Cosmetics Shadow Primer Potion (anti-aging)
- Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara (waterproof)
- CoverFX Perfect Setting Powder in Translucent Light and Translucent Deep and Mattifying Primer
- CoverFX Custom Highlighting Drops in Sunlight on top of the Highlighting Powders in Candlelight and Moonlight
- Liquid liner: Inglot black gel eyeliner in 77 and Sigma E06 wing liner brush
- Real Techniques Bold Metals Brushes from Octoly
- Tarte Cosmetics tarteist Pro Black Lash Adhesive ‑ Black
- MAC Cosmetics Fix+ Spray
- Becca Cosmetics Orange Corrector
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Enter to Win: Tom Ford Velvet Orchid Giveaway (Blog, Instagram and Twitter)
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"I don't pop Molly, I rock Tom Ford....Tom Ford, Tom Ford, Tom Ford..." I swear everytime I write about Tom Ford I have to play that Jay-Z song.
Anyway, 'tis the season so let's keep the giveaways going. I wanted to bring back a feature on one of the first editorial photoshoots that I did for in my blogging and social media career - Tom Ford's Velvet Orchid.
This fragrance warrants a woman with a unique character that is looking to deliver a powerful floral signature scent that has a bit of spice to it. It opens with an accord of black orchid blended with notes of velvet orchid, turkish rose oil and jasmine.
In order to distinguish it from its older sibling, Black Orchid, Velvet Orchid’s team of perfumers packed it full of florientals and citrus notes such as orange blossom and rose absolute. The base of the fragrance is more feminine and warm due to the rich flavors of vanilla, amber, sandalwood and suede.
So it's time to give it away!
GIVEAWAY ALERT!
It’s time to give this beautiful bottle to some lucky followers!
Instagram Entry (One winner)
- You must follow @candycoatedclosets on Instagram.
- In the comments on this Instagram photo, tag three friends so they can learn about all of the fun we have on here.
- You can enter up to 5 times with a new set of tagged friends in each comment.
- You can repost the photo on your page under the hashtag #CCCTomFord for an extra entry. Remember, your page needs to be public at the time of the random drawing for me to see your extra entry.
Twitter Entry (One winner)
- To enter, all you need to do is follow me on Twitter, RT this Tweet and you’re entered to win! Make sure you tag your friends so they can enter too. 18+ or older to participate. Open internationally.
Blog Entry (One winner)
- Simply follow/subscribe to this blog and leave a comment on this post telling me why your thoughts on this beautiful bottle. Scroll down to find my subscription box or look to the to right of your screen to follow/subscribe. *Please note – Don’t worry if you don’t see your comment right away. I have to approve most of them :-)*
That’s it!
Contest runs from Monday, December 5, 2016 and ends Sunday, December 11th, 2016 at 11:59pm est. Winners will be randomly chosen and announced within 48 hours of the contest ending.
No giveaway/spam profiles & profile must be set to public by the end of the contest so we can ensure that you are following @candycoatedclosets and @candy_closets. Open internationally; 18+, to enter. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received.
Make sure that you click on the links above if you want to learn more about this amazing product from the giveaway!
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How To Do A Purple Glitter Lip Look
/[embed]https://youtu.be/0WJ4sxAuTIM[/embed] Products used:
OPV Pressed Glitter in Love Lock OPV Brushes NYX Cosmetics Blackberry Slim Lip Pencil Sigma Beauty E56 Shader Lid Brush Kami Cosmetics Berry Liquid Lipstick AJ Crimson Loose Finishing Powder in Neutral Matte Violet Voss Glitter Adhesive MAC Cosmetics Mineralized Skin Finish
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