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!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at Borghese, want to help you be a Christmas Beauty! 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! 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!

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 any of the review items. (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 Monday, December 13 2010 until Monday, December 20, 2010 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 Christmas fun, how about an extra credit for sharing your night before christmas ritual (if you don't celebrate Christmas, share your favorite New Years Eve ritual)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Grab our Button and put it on your Blog. Leave the URL where we can see it in a comment (if you already have our button, just let us know, you will still get extra credit!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @Tracy_Iglesias on Twitter (this is ascendingbutterfly’s editor) and give me your twitter ID in a comment

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Tweet this:

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(Leave a comment with the tweet’s url so you can get a valid entry (click on the time your tweet was sent to get the direct URL and then copy and paste it here). You can Tweet TWICE per DAY. If you Tweet more than that, that entry will be disqualified.)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @BorgheseBeauty on Twitter

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Digg about this giveaway and leave your digg username in your comment

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow Ascending Butterfly on Facebook HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 'Like' Borghese on Facebook (and remember to tell them 'Ascending Butterfly sent me') HERE

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Vote for Ascending Butterfly on: Fuel My Blog

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

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Have you commented on a non-giveaway entry? Let me know which one here and you’ll get more extra credit!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - I could use your vote (please leave me your voting number in the comment field for an extra credit) - http://www.itsthoughtful.com/gift-idea/2758/

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Press the button below and join, you get an extra entry for this giveaway and a shot at more great prizes, lets win together! (one time extra credit, will be verified before entry can be accepted)

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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.