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Showing posts with label contests. Show all posts

Makeup Junkie Poll and CARGO Winner!


A big THANK YOU to everyone that answered our poll question and entered to win a YEAR supply of CARGO Cosmetics 3 Mascara launching Fall 2010! It's clear that the majority of you only get your makeup done for special events. It's always nice to know what encourages women to get their makeup done.

I apologize for the late announcement (don't know where the time goes??) but the winner is........


Congratulations and we hope that you enjoy your new mascara! You won't be running out any time soon! You will be contacted shortly for your mailing address.

Again, thank you to everyone for entering the give away! I wish I could give a prize to everyone but there will be many more give aways soon!

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Makeup Junkie Wants To Know Poll and CARGO Contest!

As a makeup artist, I am fortunate enough to do the faces of some pretty amazing women. They all range from non-makeup wearers to I-can't-live-without-my-makeup fanatics. I love both type of clients - no I really do. It's fun gabbing about makeup and different makeup techniques with avid makeup wearers but the real fun is converting someone who rarely wears makeup and making them true believers!

Makeup Junkie wants to know how often do you get your makeup done? Only on special occasions - birthdays, weddings, prom? Or do you get your makeup done to pamper yourself? New makeup launch? And are fake lashes involved? Do you prefer your makeup done at a counter, salon, spa, or have a makeup artist come to you? Makeup Junkie wants to know it all! 


All you have to do is leave a comment (be as thorough as you'd like!) and you will be automatically entered to win a year supply of CARGO's 3 Triple Action Mascara set to launch Fall 2010! The 3 is formulated to do it all - thicken, lengthen, and curl! This mascara is loaded with anti-oxidants and 11 amino acids essential for the health of hair follicles. It's good for you and it makes you look great! (Stay tuned for my review.)

One winner will be randomly chosen and will be announced on June 30th at 12 pm! I look forward to your comments! Open to Canadian and U.S. residents. My girl, Farah, over at Faces By Farah, is also giving away the 3 Mascara so you can double your chances of winning this mascara before it launches!

CARGO 3 Triple Action Mascara will retail for $20 USD/CDN. Available Fall 2010 at Murale, Sears Toronto Eaton Centre, the Bay on Yonge St., and select Independent Beauty Boutiques.

www.cargocosmetics.com

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Happy Mother's Day Contest With Philosophy Winner!


I'm excited to finally announce the winner of the gift basket give away from Philosophy worth $250 +! Two new items have been added to the basket: Pure Grace Shower Cream and Pure Grace Shower Gel!

Without further ado the winner that was randomly chosen by Random.org is............ Zoe of Sleepy Moon Design!!! 



Congratulations! Since your mother didn't give you any beauty advice we hope this amazing gift basket will come in handy! You will be contacted shortly for your mailing address. 

Thank you to everyone that entered and tweeted! I love all our readers and supporters so be on the look out for more amazing contests! xoxo

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Happy Mother's Day Contest With Philosophy!


Makeup Junkie is thrilled to announce our Mother's Day contest give away featuring a gift basket from Philosophy worth $250! I've been a fan of the brand for a long time, particularly the yummy smelling 3 in 1 shower gels and Purity Made Simple. I love the whole 'philosophy' behind the brand - skincare that improves your physical appearance and your inner well-being. Their products are always packaged in fun 1950's inspired themes.

Mother's Day is one of my favourite holidays. After many years of spoiling my mom, I finally get to be spoiled and have a day all to myself! Being a mother has given me a greater appreciation and love for my mom's experience as a single mother of 3. And thanks to my mom, I credit her for my love of beauty products. #1 beauty tip my mom instilled in me? Take care of your skin! My mom's skin is like a baby's bottom and looks as youthful as a teenager's! She never goes a day without moisturizing her skin. 

Here are the contest details (open to Canadian and U.S. residents only):
  1. You must follow us on Twitter and be a fan on our Facebook page. Twitter: @MakeupJunkieJDT Facebook: Makeup Junkie
  2. Twitter about our Philosophy Mother's Day contest and mentioning @MakeupJunkieJDT. Spread the word!
  3. Leave a comment sharing the best beauty tip your mother has ever told you. 
  4. Contest will run until May 5th at 12 pm. One lucky winner will be randomly chosen and announced the same day.
Easy right? Now do you want to see what you'll be winning? 


1. Philosophy Amazing Grace Perfumed Shampoo, Shower Gel and Bubble Bath ($17-34.50 USD): Best selling, uniquely feminine, moisturizing shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath created for the most gracious bodies. Because it is formulated with nourishing milk proteins, it calms even the most sensitive skin and nourishes the driest hair. clean skin and hair never smelled so amazing.

2. Philosophy Amazing Grace Perfumed Firmed Body Emulsion ($22-44.50 USD): Amazing grace perfumed firming body emulsion is enriched with natural olive and macadamia nut oils to help soften skin and aid in moisture retention while shea butter helps nourish dry skin. Vitamins e and c provide antioxidant protection, and a firming ingredient helps tone the skin leaving it feeling velvety soft and smelling beautiful.

3. Philosophy Cinnamon Buns Ultra Rich 3-in-1 Shampoo, Shower Gel, and Bubble Bath ($6-25 USD): when you lather up with this ultra rich 3-in-1 formula you will be reminded of the warm, decadent smell of cinnamon buns radiating from the kitchen.

4. Philosophy Help Me Retinol Treatment ($18-45 USD): An award-winning, clinically-tested nighttime retinol cream. This advanced skincare treatment minimizes the appearance of large pores, fine lines, improves skin discoloration and clears congested pores.

5. Philosophy The Oxygen Peel In-Home Kit ($50 USD): The oxygen peel is a two-step skin rejuvenation treatment for problem skin. This unique, long-standing customer favorite bathes the skin in oxygen while rapidly exfoliating, smoothing and hydrating the skin. 

6. Philosophy Makeup Optional Kit ($78 USD): This 4 step daily skincare regimen with a 2 step weekly peel treatment is designed to give you radiantly clear, beautifully bright and impeccably smooth skin. The kit includes: purity made simple one-step facial cleanser 8 oz., when hope is not enough firming and lifting serum 1 oz., hope in a jar world-famous moisturizer 2 oz. and hope in a tube eye and lip firming cream .5 oz. plus a three week supply of the microdelivery peel.

Amazing right? Pamper the special women in your life or yourself with this phenomenal gift basket full of all your skincare needs! I might just enter - kidding! Good luck! xoxo

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    Cover FX Take Cover Flash Mob April 22 in Toronto!


    Flash mob wha?? No, it's not what you (or mainly I) would think - a group of people flashing each other. If you're unfamiliar with what a flash mob is it is defined as: 
    d: where a large group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, perform an unusual action for a brief time, then quickly disperse.
    I think it's awesome how brands like Cover FX are doing something fun and outside the box to promote their products. This will force me to get off my butt and get some physical activity in my day! 

    If you want to be apart of the fun and get a FREE retail size of the must-have Conceal FX, head on down to the Eaton Centre across from Dundas Square on April 22nd between 12-12:30 pm and look for Cover FX troops decked out in camouflage gear. Show them your dark circles (check), brown patches (check), and red spots/patches (check) and they will arm you with this amazing concealer to banish them all! While quantities last! See you there!

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    tarte multiplEYE Mascara Give Away Winner!


    Congratulations to our tarte multiplEYE Mascara give away winner, Alina! Enjoy this new mascara and let us know if it works for you! To receive your prize, please contact joy[at]makeupjunkie[dot]ca with your full name and mailing address. (Winner was chosen randomly at Random.org)

    Thank you to everyone that entered the give away! As always, there could only be one winner but stay tuned for more contest give aways!

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    tarte Cosmetics multiplEYE Mascara Give Away!


    (Contest only open to US residents-sorry!)

    If you suffer from wimpy lashes and are searching for THE best lash enhancing product then this give away is a great way to test out tarte's multiplEYE Clinically-Proven Natural Lash Enhancing Mascara! This mascara fortifies lashes by naturally increasing lash volume by - wait for it - 638%! At the same time, it increases the lashes overall length and strengthens them. 

    For optimal lash enhancement tarte has a 3-step multiplEYE regimen:

    Step 1: Apply the multiplEYE Natural Lash Enhancer along the lash line.
    Step 2: Coat the lashes with natural eye primer from root to tip.
    Step 3: For voluminous long lashes, apply multipleEYE Natural Enhancing Mascara.

    Other products that are great: Natural Eye Primer and  tarte the eraser concealer.

    To win tarte multiplEYE Natural Lash Enhancing Mascara all you have to do is leave a comment sharing why you want or need this mascara! Easy right? One lucky winner will be randomly chosen and announced on April 13 at 12 pm.

    For more information on tarte's all natural products visit http://tartecosmetics.com. Good luck!

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    Beauty News: Smashbox Blog Launch Contest!


    If you fancy yourself as a beauty guru and love to share tips head over to Smashbox's new blog! To celebrate the launch, they want beauty readers to post their favourite beauty tip on the blog. The winning tip will get their name and tip featured on the blog and receive the ultimate Beauty Suitcase packed with $500 of Smashbox makeup plus a canvas beach tote from Allure Magazine! Winner will be announced the week of April 12. (Total Prize Value $1200)

    *Please note: contest only open to US residents. 

    For the latest product launches, beauty tips, behind-the-scenes at Smashbox Studios and much more be sure to bookmark this beauty blog! 

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    Beauty Gone Bad Winner!


    We all have beauty gone bad stories and although my eye infection was not a fun experience, I thought it would be great to make light of the situation by having others share their bad experiences and win some beauty prizes! Ironic right? ;)

    I also wanted to do a give away that would fall close to my birthday which I celebrated yesterday! I am so thankful for all my awesome readers, some who I have had the pleasure of meeting. Thank you to everyone for sharing your beauty gone bad stories with the rest of the world - I hope you have recovered!

    There could only be one winner and each of you had some awful stories! The one that really stood out to me was from Lena! I too have had bad experiences with plumping lip products but going into labour takes the cake! I thought it was a great story of beauty gone bad into a beautiful story of a new life being born! Congrats Lena! You have won a Makeup Junkie beauty prize pack of products from L'Oreal, Zoya, Milani, Benefit, CARGO, La Senza, CoverGirl and Maybelline! Enjoy your products! 

    You can read about Lena's story here:
    I've experienced beauty gone bad just once (thankfully) - I was sent a lip plumping product to review, and although I've used plumpers before, the combination of cinnamon oil and whatever other voodoo they put in this product actually caused my lips to swell, crack and eventually bleed. Don't know if it was the lip gloss or strictly coincidence, but I went into labour the same day :)


    Funny - the product is now on shelves, but does not carry the disclaimer as I suggested: "May cause your water to break."
    Thanks again to Lena for sharing her story! You will be contacted via email for your mailing address. Stay tuned for more contests coming up!

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    Beauty Feature: The Price of Vanity

    If my lashes could talk they would say "Whaa! What have you done??". Yes, I may have cried like a baby and asked myself the same question over the last few weeks. The question I have for you makeup junkies is how far would you go in the name of beauty?


    A few weeks ago I wrote about how ecstatic I was to finally have the lashes I have always dreamed of. I had the opportunity to try lash extensions for the first time - you can read about it here. Quite a dramatic difference right? I also want to point out that I did not pay to have this service done. It was complimentary. *(Please note: to protect the integrity of the stylist all names and links have been removed. If you would like to know who applied my lashes, please contact me directly.)

    A little over a week after I had the lashes applied, I experienced an agonizing and rather quite disgusting eye infection in my left eye. Picture sleepy dust times 10 and gooey green - gross right? Let me just say, this is the first time in my life since wearing makeup (we're talking since junior high) that I've ever had an eye infection. 

    I decided to contact, someone from Xtreme Lashes to see if this was common and if any of their clients experienced something similar. Here is part of her response: 
    The infection could be caused by several things:
    -mascara has gone bad
    -client touched a high germ surface ie. public door handle and forgot to wash hands and by accident rubbed eyes
    -makeup clogged lash follicle
    -lack of sleep
    -stress
    -not enough thorough cleansing of area
    Lashes are adhered 1mm away from lid...so never touches skin or the lash follicles...so issues are usually rare.

    I have heard from my instructor that some clients try not to touch/cleanse the lashes to preserve them. We don't promote that, we encourage to wash eyes but ideally with the Xtreme Cleanser (as all Xtreme products are made to work together with the extensions).
    But how the client maintains or cares for the lashes after the procedure is up to their discretion and Xtreme can't be held responsible since it's not 100% proven Xtreme was the cause of the infection.
    Xtreme emphasizes to all stylists about safety for the eyes...so not to over-weigh lashes (which could cause damage). We reject clients if their eyes are deemed to be unhealthy. So if your eyes happen to be sensitive to the glue or the synthetic extensions, then on behalf of Xtreme, i apologize for any inconvenience it may have caused. It's possible this procedure is not right for you. Results vary individual to individual. 
    I just want to point out that I am not writing this to place blame or point fingers. However, because I gave such high recommendations I do feel that it is my duty to share my experience especially since it is an investment not only in money but in time. I believe Xtreme Lashes or the glue that was used was not the direct cause of my infection, but it definitely contributed to it. I don't believe it was a "coincidence" and did not happen 2 weeks after but rather a week later. I barely got to enjoy the "benefits".

    The first few days I noticed a few lashes fall out after I had cleansed the eye area with an oil-free makeup remover (as recommended by the stylist). So, to preserve the lashes I tried to use as little pressure when cleaning the lashes which resulted in lashes not being cleaned properly creating bacteria. Thus, the gunky red eye. Oh, and it later transferred to my right eye and to my husband's eye!

    I immediately decided that enough was enough and the lashes had to come out. As recommended, I used an oil-based eye remover that would make the lashes "slide right off". That was absolutely NOT the case. When I wanted them to come out they wouldn't even with some oil. It took a few days for the lash glue to loosen up and I still have a few left in. I definitely lost a lot of my natural lashes but at least my infection is gone! 

    So, almost 3 weeks later and I'm left with even less lashes than before! My husband wonders if I'll ever stop being a guinea pig. Well, that's just the life of a beauty blogger right? I just want to reiterate that I am not placing blame but if I had to do it all over again I would never get lash extensions! 

    Do your research and be sure recommendations and referrals are at least 2 weeks after they had the lashes put in. Right before I got my eye infection, my BFF went and had it done before she went to Mexico. She said they were wonderfully long but not very full and you couldn't really notice them (she is used to MAC #7's). She ended up putting fake lashes over top of the extensions - doesn't make sense right? At Xtreme, they are all about a "natural and seamless" look but if you can't really notice them then what's the point? I also felt they weren't as full and needed mascara to accentuate them. Because she was in humid weather and using fake lashes, the extensions fell out by the end of her week long trip.

    Lesson learned? Stop obsessing over what you don't have and be happy with what you do have! As Tim Gunn would say "Make it work people!".

    How far would you go for beauty? Have you ever experienced beauty gone bad? Leave your experience in the comments. The best (or worst) story will win a Makeup Junkie beauty prize pack of goodies from various brands! Contest winner will be announced on March 22nd at 12 pm!



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    Party Like A Rock Star With MAKE UP FOR EVER!

     

    MAKE UP FOR EVER wants to give you the rock star treatment! If you love NY and have been anticipating the movie "The Runways", starring Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning, then enter MAKE UP FOR EVER's sweepstakes to win a trip for you and a friend to the star-studded premiere in NYC! Here are the details:

    Deadline: March 5, 2010 
    Fan them on their Facebook Fan page and follow them on Twitter!
    Open to US and Canada (excluding Quebec)

    Get the Look
    Makeup department head for "The Runways", Robin Mathews, created the rocker smoky look using MAKE UP FOR EVER's Eye Shadows, Smoky Lash mascara, and Aqua Eyes liner. 

    “I designed ‘The Runaways’ Eyes around MAKE UP FOR EVER Eye Shadows. Their highly pigmented Eye Shadows and Aqua Eyes eyeliners are silky smooth, blendable, and long lasting,” said Robin Mathews.“The color selection is limitless, giving you endless possibilities. I finished each look with Smoky Lash mascara – which is truly smudge proof, a necessity on and off stage.”



    Kristen Stewart as Joan Jett - Classic Smoky Eye

    1. Start with Eye Shadow #127 (metallic taupe). Cover the entire eye lid with shadow so that there
    are no hard edges, making sure to blend out the color extremely well.
    2. Using Aqua Eyes #0L (black), apply a very generous amount of eyeliner under the eye on the
    lower lid, then rim the top lid as close to lash line as possible.
    3. Using a smudging brush, smudge the liner on the top and bottom of the eye. Robin’s tip: the
    secret to a great rock and roll smoky eye is all about the smudge – it doesn’t have to be uniform
    or neat. Once you’re done smudging, go back and re-apply a heavier coat of eyeliner along the
    lash line. Then, remove any excess shadow that may have fallen using a sponge.
    4. Apply Eye Shadow #139 (iridescent brown black), a darker brown than the color used on the
    base of the lid, and smudge it over the black liner that was smudged out earlier on both the top
    and bottom lids.
    5. Use a lash curler to lift all the lashes and prep them for applying mascara.
    6. To complete the ultimate smoky eye, apply Smoky Lash first to the tops of the lashes, and then
    follow through scissoring up to create volume and separation.

    Dakota Fanning as Cherie Currie – Colorful Smoky Eye:

    1. Apply Star Powder #922 (copper) onto the eye lid, all the way to the inner corner, stopping just
    shy of the outer corner.
    2. Using Aqua Eyes #3L (iridescent navy blue), line the lash line on the top and bottom lids. Robin’s
    tip: for the perfect smoky eye, the trick is to apply the eyeliner as close to the lash line as possible.
    3. Smudge the eyeliner on the top and bottom of the eye using a smudging brush to create a more
    fluid, blended look.
    4. Apply Eye Shadow #81(metallic navy blue iridescent) to the outer corner of the eye using a small
    flat brush, then drag the shadow into the crease very lightly.
    5. Tap the brush to remove any excess shadow and then blend the blue shadow line ever so slightly.
    Using the same brush, apply the blue eye shadow onto the bottom lash line to blend it out and
    create a smoky effect.
    6. Curl the lashes, then apply Smoky Lash Mascara going up and out to accentuate and elongate
    the eye.

    www.makeupforeverusa.com

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    CARGO Cosmetics LashActivator Night Winners!

     
    Thank you to everyone that entered to win CARGO's new LashActivator Night priming mascara! I'm really loving this lash primer and have noticed that my lashes are definitely longer and fuller. 

    Winners were chosen randomly at Random.org. The 5 lucky winners are: 

    Kaoru Twitter: Kay819
    Huguette Twitter: henglish
    Angela Twitter: avon78
    Crystal Twitter: cutiepieworld
    Anjali Twitter: anjali_handa

    Congratulations!! You will be contacted via email for your mailing address. Thanks again to everyone but stay tuned for more contests coming up!

    Don't forget to follow CARGO Cosmetics via Twitter and join the CARGO Facebook Fan Page! They'd love to hear from you!

    CARGO LashActivor Night retails for $35 CDN/USD and is available February 2010 at select Independent Beauty Boutiques and Sears Toronto Eaton Centre. Will also be available at Murale locations in April 2010.
    www.cargocosmetics.com

    And don't forget to follow Makeup Junkie on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook!
    Facebook Fan Page: Makeup Junkie

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    Makeup Junkie Give Away Featuring CARGO!

     

    Listen up all you CARGO junkies! Makeup Junkie is excited to give away 5 CARGO LashActivator Night!

    Why you'll love CARGO LashActivator Night: 

    Whether you have long full lashes or short and sparse, everyone could use help strengthening those lashes! LashActivator Night is a lash enhancing elixir that will help boost lash growth while you sleep. You'll wake up with those sexy full lashes you've been dreaming about! Can also be worn during the day as a volumizing primer - sweet!

    What makes those lashes grow?
    • Marine algae extracts – increases lash density and lash growth
    • Citrus-derived flavonoid – promotes microcirculation, necessary to carry vital nutrients to lash roots, for optimal growth
    • Peptide-biotin complex –provides better anchorage of lashes to lids, thereby slowing lash loss
    Don't forget to follow CARGO Cosmetics via Twitter and join the CARGO Facebook Fan Page! They'd love to hear from you!

    CARGO LashActivor Night retails for $35 CDN/USD and is available February 2010 at select Independent Beauty Boutiques and Sears Toronto Eaton Centre. Will also be available at Murale locations in April 2010.


    Here are the contest details: 

    To enter you must follow Makeup Junkie on Twitter and be a fan on our Facebook page. Simply send an email to joy[at]makeupjunkie[dot]ca with your full name and Twitter name. The contest will run starting today until February 22nd at 12 pm. The 5 winners will be randomly chosen and announced on February 23rd at 12 pm. Contest is open to Canadian and US residents. Good luck!

    Facebook Fan Page: Makeup Junkie

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    Beauty News: Dermaglow She Inspires Me Contest




    Who inspires you? Inspiration is everywhere but when it's from someone you love and someone who is close to you, your world is forever changed. I'd be a bad daughter if I didn't say my mother inspires me, but she truly does! As a mother myself, I can finally relate and appreciate all the struggles and sacrifices my mother made for my two brothers and I.



    Canadian skin care line, dermaglow, wants to know who inspires you. On February 1st, 2010, the "She Inspires Me: Inspirational Mothers & Mentors Search", will feature stories of Canada's most motivating stories. Submit your stories and be entered to win some amazing prizes!

    Contest Details:
    How to enter: Entries open from:  February 1st – April 1st 2010

    Visit the website at www.sheinspiresme.ca.  Register for a FREE She Inspires Me account. dermaglow®  will send you a confirmation e-mail to activate your new account. Once your account is activated, you are able to upload a picture of your nominee. In the description area, tell us how your nominee has inspired you and how she has affected your life.  Everyone that enters will receive discounts and a chance to win fantastic prizes!

    How to vote:

    Help us reward these inspiring women! Visit www.sheinspiresme.ca often to vote for your favourites. Voting also gets you fantastic dermaglow® product discounts!

    How to win:

    Ten semi-finalists will be determined by votes online. The semi-finalists will then be evaluated by a panel of experts selected by dermaglow® and one Grand Prize winner will be chosen.  The winner will receive an all inclusive vacation for themselves and a guest to a preselected destination!

    Those who submit their stories are also eligible to win weekly prizes throughout the campaign from partners such as lululemon, Foxy Originals, Daphne by Lucian Matis and more!

    NOTE: This contest is not available to residents of Quebec

    Good luck!

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    Happy Birthday ChickAdvisor!

    Makeup Junkie would like to wish ChickAdvisor a Happy 3rd Birthday! To celebrate, ChickAdvisor is doing a give away worth over $750 of beauty products and gift certificates! If you want to be apart of the draw, click here for contest details!

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    And The Winner Is...


    Webgrrl Toronto! Congratulations!

    You have won all 6 Annabelle Cosmetics Studio Pigments plus 2 brushes! Makeup Junkie hopes you enjoy these fabulous pigments as much as we do. We will be contacting you shortly for your mailing address.

    Thank you to all the Canadian readers that participated. We wish we could give you all a prize but don't worry! Annabelle Cosmetics is doing their own contest called the Ultimate Makeup Junkie Contest (we know it's unrelated but we're flattered Annabelle used our name!). The contest will be running from August 17 until October 12. Click here for more details.

    www.annabellecosmetics.com

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