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Thursday, February 14, 2013

Valentine's Day: Jewelry, Scent and Spa, OH MY! Edition


Left: Pictures on Gold Butterfly Pendant, Upper Right: MOR Cosmetics Blood Orange Bliss Duet, Lower Right: H2O+ Purifying Sea Salt Body Collection

Happy Valentine's Day Butterflies!

I hope you are all having a fantastic love day! I thought I'd share how I celebrated mine. As you know Butterflies factor heavily into everything for me they represent change, growth and transformation. This year is a year with many big changes and transformations ahead that are already underway. For me, there is no better gift than one that is personal, personalization can go beyond simple engraving, and when I hit upon PicturesOnGold.com Butterfly Pendant it was love at first sight. You can have a picture of your choice put in the center, or your child's thumbprint. I selected a picture of me and mama butterfly for my custom pendant, and when I saw the finished result I knew it would be my first pick as a Valentine's Day Buying Item, and I personally think it would also be fantastic for Mother's Day, Birthday's, Easter Gifts, or a special gift for a special Grad. It's pictured on the left hand side of the collage picture above.

My second Valentine's Day swoon item (on the upper right hand side of the collage picture above) is the MOR Cosmetics Blood Orange Bliss Duet, it comes packaged in a Peach colored heart coffret, the duet consists of a nurturing Shea Butter Hand Cream and Blood Orange Scented Soy Wax Petite Candle. The scent is ruby red Italian Blood Oranges infused with soft summer floral notes of Jasmine, Rose and Lily of the Valley resulting in a very fresh, delicious fragrance.

My third Valentine's Day swoon item is pictured on the lower right hand side of the collage above and it's the H2O Purifying Sea Salt Body Collection. The best way I can describe the body wash for this spa set is that you feel like you are in the inside of a champagne glass, the body wash lathers so well and it's so bubbly in a tingling and refreshing way that it feels sort of like the bubbles of a champagne glass! This set also helps to restore skin's mouisture balance and it feels super rich and indulgent. I began using H2O years ago when I discovered them in my local Bed, Bath and Beyond. In fact a lot of friends and family know I'm obsessed with their products and I get their kits often as gifts. I love their footcare sets as well.

My Take:

Valentine's Day is a day where we get to tell those we love just how much we appreciate them and vice-versa. I love personalized gifts and think that PicturesOnGold.com offerings of personal photo's on Gold or Silver Jewelry is such an amazing gift idea, and not just for Valentine's Day, but for any gift giving occasion! While Pictures on Gold was new to me, MOR and H2O+ definitely weren't as I've been using their products for a long time now. MOR products have wonderful scents and the most gorgeous packaging, and H2O+ products are also wonderfully scented and equally good for the skin, both of them feel like an indulgent spa day in the comfort of your own home!

Didn't get what you wanted this year? Our gift picks above are also a great way to say I Love You to YOU! So check them out for yourself as well as using them as gift ideas to give others.

Get Social With It:
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @PicturesOnGold1 on Twitter
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Like Pictures On Gold on Facebook
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @MORcosmetics on Twitter
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Like MOR Cosmetics on Facebook
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @H2O_Plus on Twitter
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Like H2O on Facebook

How was your Valentine's Day Butterfly, Did Cupid Surprise You with something fantastic this year? Do Tell, leave us a comment and let us know!

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FTC Disclosure: No monetary compensation has been received to share our product reviews. All opinions are 100% my own. Pictures on Gold and H2O+ provided samples for editorial consideration, please note the Blood Orange Bliss Duet Kit by MOR Cosmetics was a prize that I won in a competition that they sponsored, I had NO obligation to share about it, I chose to do so because I truly love the products.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

{CLOSED} Basket of YOUR choice $100 and under from 1800baskets, 3 winners! Ends 05/18!

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor 1800baskets.com! We look forward to working with you again! The winner has been notified and upon confirmation, follower name will be posted both here and on our homepage. Remember: There are great giveaways active on the upper right hand side of the page!
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Ascending Butterfly's Annual Mother's Month Buying Guide Giveaway, brought to you by:


1800baskets.com is back with another fun giveaway for Ascending Butterfly Readers!

And you can double your chances by making sure you are already 'liking' them on Facebook, where they do random, surprise, basket giveaways (Hint: there is one going on right now for a Baby Basket). What makes their Facebook Giveaways super fun is the fact that they ask you to actually evaluate the basket as your method of entry, and they really take your feedback to heart. They have made changes to existing configurations based on entrant feedback. I for one love when a company truly engages with me, don't you?

I personally think you can never go wrong with a Gift Basket, there is always a little something for everyone! But trust me when I tell you not all Gift Baskets are created equal. There is an art to a Gift Basket done right, the right contents, in the right amount, packed super carefully so it arrives not only in tact but with it's content super fresh. For some categories, that's not so easy to pull off, yet 1800baskets has never failed to impress me in this regard. I am partial to baskets with food, be it organic fruits, gourmet cheese, chocolates or some combo of all of the above. I have yet to receive a basket where the food was less than fresh, I've never received one melted chocolate, and I've never received a basket where it contained more filler than content. That's exactly what I want to receive, and I will send no less! Especially when it comes to Mother's Day!

A Treat For More Than The Eyes


Pictured Above: Premium Cheeses Gift Basket bottom and on top Mother's Day Mira Luna Wine Gift Basket



Pictured Above: Denarii Lavender Spa Gift Basket

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Premium Cheeses Gift Basket - This basket is cheese overload! It's chock full of an incredible variety of tasty cheeses. My personal favorite was the Brie, but really picking a favorite from this basket would be much like picking a favorite child! For hot wing lovers, the blue cheese included int this basket is a perfect partner! There were artisanal cheeses, hard cheeses, goat cheese and more! It was the perfect pair with the next basket I selected.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Mother's Day Mira Luna Wine Gift Basket  - The star of this basket is the Alazar 2008 Sonoma County Sangiovese, more commonly known as a Red Zinfadel, this basket contains an assortment of treats, including chocolate, shortbread cookies and more as well as a great wine to pair them with and went absolutely PERFECT with the Premium Cheeses Basket. I added some local fruits and my preferred brand of crackers and combined the wine and cheese assortment for a fun Mother's Day Pre-Lunch. This red also pairs perfectly with tangy ribs or herb marinated Lamb. (Yes my butterflies, this butterfly can throw it down in the kitchen, I love to cook!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Denarii Lavender Spa Gift Basket - This basket is filled to overflowing with Lavendar Spa Essentials from Source Verite! Bath gel, Body Butter, Bath Mitt, Exfoliating Towel, a Reed Diffuser and MORE. This basket definitely puts the AH in relaxation. All three baskets combined are a Triple Play of Perfection. The handled pumice stone included in this set is fantastic by the way! You can wine her, tempt her tummy and bring the Spa home at the same time!

My Take

Baskets are a great gift anytime, and I can't think of one category of mom that 1800baskets.com doesn't have covered. Baskets make great birthday gifts, hostess gifts, and do you have a teacher to buy for soon? Trust me, she'll love this way more than an apple! (While I appreciate the joys of fruit, as a former Special Ed Teacher, I can tell you that your childs teacher will love this way more!).

You didn't think I'd forget about you right? Who loves you butterfly?

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at 1800baskets.com have a very special surprise for 3 lucky winners! 3 winners will win the gift basket of their choice $100 and under! We will select one person who is 'Liking' BOTH 1800baskets.com and Ascending Butterfly on Facebook (this is optional, we never make following on social media required!), one winner that follows BOTH 1800baskets.com and Ascending Butterfly on Twitter and one winner who is either a google follower or email subscriber. This way no matter how you choose to connect with Ascending Butterfly and 1800baskets.com you still have a chance to win! How sweet is that?

Don't you just ♥ 1800baskets.com? I know I do!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - How to Win: (1) You must be a PUBLIC follower of Ascending Butterfly to be eligible for this and all giveaways. Indicate in your entry that you follow (if your 'comment name/user id' differs from your profile id, please let me know what name you follow under) and (2)MANDATORY entry-Visit 1800baskets and  Link us to the basket you would pick if you won! (3) You must also leave your email address somewhere in your comment. (You can format it this way for security, example: ascendingbutterfly AT mail host DOT com). (If your email is clearly visible in your profile, you can just say so, that's OK!) Please follow the easy 1, 2, 3 steps to winning (or in this case, the A,B,C’s of winning!) This giveaway is open to USA residents who are 18 years of age or older. No PO Boxes.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Please follow directions or you will be disqualified! All comments are moderated, they may not appear on the site right away (comments like "I want this" or "I want to win" will not be entered). You have from Wednesday, May 11, 2011 until Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 03:00 PM (EST) to comment and be entered for a chance to win. You will have 48 hours to confirm if we do not hear from you we will be forced to move on to an alternate. (We only notify winners DIRECTLY via email, so if your profile or your comment does not have an email your entry will not be processed)

EXTRA CREDIT:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Blog about this giveaway, linking to this giveaway post. Leave the URL in a comment. (If your blog post contains more than just a pic and link you'll get 5 extra credit entries!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - In the spirit of Mother's Day Fun share with us your favorite advice that your mom has given you! (and yes, if you were not raised by your mom, you can share with us the best wisdom received by the person who did raise you!)

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @1800baskets on Twitter

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FTC Disclosure Info for this Giveaway: This is not a paid insertion. This is a non-compensated post and all opinions regarding the product and the sponsor are my own experiences. I was provided product to facilitate the review and giveaway. The sponsors are fulfilling directly to prize winner(s), this in no way influenced my opinion of the products. Once a winner is selected and their information has been forwarded to the sponsor, the responsibility of prize fulfillment rests with the sponsor.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Bel Viso Facial Skincare Set Giveaway from Borghese! 4 winners! Ends 02/17/11

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor Borghese for hosting not just one, but 4 winners this time! We look forward to working with you again! The winners have been notified and upon confirmation, follower names will be posted both here and on our homepage. Remember: There are great giveaways active on the upper right hand side of the page!
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Ascending Butterfly Valentine's Day Buying Guide Giveaway sponsored by:



While the Groundhog supposedly predicted an early Spring, there is no sign of it yet here in New York City. It's been so cold that I get home with super dry skin from the brutal winter winds! My face feels 'tight' and my hands have felt super dry even though they are usually protected by gloves. While I would love to beat the winter blues with a tropical beach vacation, a writer's budget forces me to think a lot more practically!

Beat the Winter Blues

Just because I have to think practical, doesn't mean my skin should suffer!  One of my favorite ways to rejuvenate and revive both skin and spirit is with an at home facial!

Did you notice today's inspirational quote? I leaked it on twitter and facebook as a little teaser of what was coming today! Here it is again:

Your real influence is measured by your treatment of yourself. ~ A. Bronson Alcott
No truer words have ever been spoken! We set the bar for how others treat us by the way we value and treat ourselves!

I have experienced the luxury of a Borghese facial by a skilled esthetician, and they left my skin baby smooth and Glowing!

Bel Viso Facial Skincare Set



I am super happy to report that I can get the same results in the comforts of my own home. Saves me travel time and transportation, and helps me to beat the winter blues by doing something good for my skin!

Bel Viso Facial Skincare Set Includes:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Exfoliante Delicato <-The key to a good facial is exfoliating your skin!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Fluido Protettivo Advanced Spa Lift for Eyes <- No one will be able to tell if you didn't get your 8 hours of beauty sleep! :)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -Effetto Immediato Spa Soothing Tonic <- Just like our bodies need its 8 cups of water each day, our skin needs hydration as well. There is a reason they 'mist' you sort of like a plant while you are at the spa!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Fango Active Mud for Face and Body <- There is a reason this product has been a top seller for many years, it just plain works! This really is the cadillac of facial masks! And the fact that it's also a great body mask is a great perk!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - CuraForte Mouisture Intensifier <-Your winter ravaged skin will literally DRINK this in!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Crema Straordinaria Da Giorno SPF 25 <- Remember even in winter you need SPF protection for your skin!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Dolce Notte Re-Energizing Night Creme

This set is available at qvc.com for $54.00

My Take:

While I'd still prefer to beat the winter blues on the beach, doing something wonderful for my skin is a great way to restore face, body and mind! You can't ask for more in an at home facial system, your skin will truly thank you!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at Borghese, want to help you beat the winter blues too! 4 winners will win a Bel Viso Facial Skincare Set from Borghese!

Don't you just ♥ Borghese? I know I do!

One Winner Per Channel:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - One Winner will be chosen who follows us on Facebook
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - One Winner will be chosen who follows us on Twitter
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - One email subscriber will be chosen
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - One Google Follower will be chosen

Remember to leave a main entry HERE first!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - How to Win: (1) You must be a PUBLIC follower of Ascending Butterfly to be eligible for this and all giveaways. Indicate in your entry that you follow (if your 'comment name/user id' differs from your profile id, please let me know what name you follow under) and (2)MANDATORY entry- Visit Borghese Cosmetics and link us to something you like! - Do NOT Post the URL to the Bel Viso Facial Skincare Set. (3) You must also leave your email address somewhere in your comment. (You can format it this way for security, example: ascendingbutterfly AT mail host DOT com). (If your email is clearly visible in your profile, you can just say so, that's OK!) Please follow the easy 1, 2, 3 steps to winning (or in this case, the A,B,C’s of winning!) This giveaway is open to USA residents who are 18 years of age or older. No PO Boxes.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Please follow directions or you will be disqualified! All comments are moderated, they may not appear on the site right away (comments like "I want this" or "I want to win" will not be entered). You have from Thursday, Februrary 10, 2011 until Thursday, Februrary 17, 2011 at 03:00 PM (EST) to comment and be entered for a chance to win. You will have 48 hours to confirm if we do not hear from you we will be forced to move on to an alternate. (We only notify winners DIRECTLY via email, so if your profile or your comment does not have an email your entry will not be processed)

EXTRA CREDIT:

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ #ascendingbutterfly + @BorgheseBeauty Bel Viso Facial Skincare Set #Giveaway! 4 winners! Ends 02/17/11 - http://tinyurl.com/4mwn4ap

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Have you entered another giveaway on Ascending Butterfly? Let me know which one and you’ll get more extra credit!

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FTC Disclosure Info for this Giveaway: This is not a paid insertion. This is a non-compensated post and all opinions regarding the product and the sponsor are my own experiences. I was provided product to facilitate the review and giveaway. The sponsor is fulfilling directly to prize winner(s), this in no way influenced my opinion of the product. Once a winner is selected and their information has been forwarded to the sponsor, the responsibility of prize fulfillment rests with the sponsor.

Monday, December 13, 2010

Be A Christmas Beauty with Borghese! 4 Winners! ARV $148 Ends 12/20!

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor Borghese! We look forward to working with you again! Borghese  4 winners! -  Cura C: @evrywoman (Twitter winner), Fango Mud: Theresa L. (subscriber winner), Mascara: Kellye123 (GFC Follower winner), B Gloss Lip Gloss: Susan Said What?! (Facebook winner). At the end of the holidays buying guide, an official winners announcement for ALL giveaway winners in the guide will be posted on our homepage! Remember: There are great giveaways active on the upper right hand side of the page!
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Ascending Butterfly Holidays Buying Guide 2010, Fifteenth Giveaway sponsored by:


Is there such thing as 'Deja Beauty'?  While it may not be in Webster's Dictionary, I did recently experience it. And experiencing it makes it real right?

Somehow Macy's seems to always play an important role in my favorite discoveries. And Borghese is no different! Quite a few years ago I took my Mom to Macy's for a Spa Treatment for Mother's Day and Borghese products were used. Afterwards, they also asked us if we'd like a complimentary mother and daughter makeover for Mother's Day. We were game! And we loved all the products used so much we bought them all. After Spa Treatments, Makeovers and Major Shopping, we were exhausted, and dinner was definitely in order.

But all day we got numerous compliments on our makeup and our skin. And because the artist told us what she was applying and how each step of the way, I was easily able to re-create the look well afterwards, which doesn't always happen!

I used Borghese products for many years, and for some reason just stopped. And then when I started blogging and trying out so many new products I had completely abandoned many of my favorites throughout the years. All for the sake of my readers of course! And when I received a box of goodies recently from Borghese it was literally 'Beauty Deja Vu'. I remembered all the reasons I bought all the products after my spa treatment and makeover in the first place, they are EFFECTIVE. period. And they also make beauty look effortless, and isn't that exactly what we want our products to do, make it look natural. Just with that 'natural glow' and something extra!

Fango Active Mud for Face and Body


Fango Active Mud for Face and Body




What it does

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  Italian Mud - Provides mineral nourishment and special absorbing action which rids skin of impurities.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Acqua di Vita® Complex - Revitalizes skin, reducing the signs of aging.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -Natural botanicals that stimulate and improve skin tone.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Avocado and Sweet Almond Oils - Moisturize and soften skin.

How to Use:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Apply generously (about one quarter inch thick) to clean skin (face, neck and/or body). Avoid lip and eye area.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -Leave on for 5 to 10 minutes.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -Rinse off thoroughly using sponge or washcloth.


Cura-C Anhydrous Vitamin C Body Scrub


Cura-C Anhydrous Vitamin C Body Scrub

A luxurious water-free body scrub formulated to eliminate dull surface cells while delivering Vitamin C to your skin, leaving it revitalized and moisturized. Formulated with Vitamin C, A and E plus CoQ10 and Beta-Carotene for anti-oxidant and nourishing benefits plus Shea Butter, Squalane, Sunflower Oil and Carrot Oil to soften and smooth skin.

What it does

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Gently hydrates and exfoliates to maintain skin’s balance.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Vitamin C - to replenish and correct damaged skin

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Shea Butter - to revitalize and nourish the skin

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Multi Vitamin CoQ10 Complex - to provide anti-oxidant protection from free radicals

How to Use

Apply a thin layer to wet or dry skin and massage gently in a circular motion, concentrating on the driest areas. Rinse with warm water.

B Gloss Lip Gloss

B Gloss Lip Gloss
 
Lush, glossy colour accentuates lips providing high shine looks. Moisturizers deliver a soothing treat while our high style pigments add luminosity. Creme or Shimmer shades.


What it does

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Long-wearing formula.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Vitamins A and E deliver moisture.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Avocado Oil, Jojoba Oil and Aloe Vera soothe lips.

How to Use

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Wear alone for a sheer natural look.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Use over lipstick for a glimmering accent.

Superiore State-of-the-Art Mascara
 


Superiore State-of-the-Art Mascara

After one use of this thickening mascara, you will understand why it is called "Superiore." Infused with a built-in, silk-powder foundation for superior wear, delicate lashes are coddled in natural conditioners while providing smudge-proof, flake-proof coverage. Suitable for contact lens wearers and sensitive eyes.


What it does

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Provides extended wear.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Lengthens, separates and curls lashes without clumping.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Vitamins and protein add nourishing moisture and conditioners to lashes.

How to Use

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Apply from base of lash to tip.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - To ensure continued purity, cap tightly and do not dilute.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Replace all mascaras every 3-4 months to ensure hygiene.

My Take:

I am so happy be re-acquainted with Borghese! The Fango Mud Mask has always been one of my all time favorites, it's super effective and leaves my skin glowing and re-newed. So much so, that I rarely ever want to put a foundation on the day I treat myself to a Fango Mask!

This was my first time trying out Cura C, and I will be adding it to my scrub rotation! Products that contain Vitamin C really do work wonders for my skin, and this left my skin feeling soft and smooth.

I already knew I loved Borghese Mascara, and I know you will too! Ladies with sensitive eyes like mine, Rejoice!

I am however a first timer to the gloss, but I have used their lipsticks quite often, and this gloss does not disappoint in any way, it's not tacky or sticky and I love to blend it with my favorite lipcolor!

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One Winner Per Channel:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - One Winner will be chosen who follows us on Facebook
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Remember to leave a main entry HERE first! We are going to do a repeat of our 'speed response' to your winner confirmation, the first winner to respond to their email will receive Fango Mud, the second will receive Cura C, the third winner to respond will receive the Superiore Mascara, and the final winner to respond will receive the B Gloss Lip Gloss!

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