MAC RiRi Hearts Collection Giveaway

Hey Beauties! I know alot of you guys missed out on MAC's RiRi Hearts collection when it was released last Fall. No worries because I'm hosting a giveaway for all of my lovely readers. There will be 7 lucky winners!

Prize List: The 1st winner chooses 1 prize from the list. The 2nd winner chooses 1 prize from the remaining 6 prizes. The 3rd winner chooses 1 prize from the remaining 5 prizes and so forth. 

• Bad Girl Gone Good Blush (x2)
• Diamonds Cream Colour Base
• Talk That Talk Lipstick (x2)
• Nude Lipstick (x2)

Rules:

• You must be 18+ or have parental consent to enter.
• You must fill out the required questions in the form here.
• You may enter only once.
• This giveaway is open worldwide.

Additional Entries: optional

• Make a post about my giveaway on your blog, using the prize picture above. {+2 entries} 
• Post my giveaway on your blog's sidebar, using the prize picture above. {+2 entries}
• Go to my Google Plus page, add me to your Google+ Circle and click on the red "+1" button {+1 entries} 
• Like my Facebook page and make a post about my giveaway on your Facebook page {+2 entries} 
• Follow me on Twitter and tweet about my giveaway {+2 entries} 
• Follow me on Pinterest and pin about my giveaway {+2 entries} 

Shipping Costs: I will pay for the shipping costs!

• United States - Winners in the US will get tracking information.
• Outside the United States -  Unfortunately, tracking is not available if I ship the package through First Class mail and I can't be responsible for any lost packages. If you don't mind taking the risk of the package being lost during shipping, then I will pay for First Class mail. 

Deadline:

• This giveaway will end at 11:59pm EST on May 4, 2014.

Winner Information:

• 7 winners will be chosen randomly using random.org. The one with the most entries (out of the 7 winners) will be considered the 1st prize winner and will get to choose the item that he/she wants first. The 2nd one with the most entries (out of the 7 winners) will be considered the 2nd prize winner and will get to choose 1 prize from the remaining 6 prizes and so forth.
• I will announce the winners on my blog, Google Plus, Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest. 
• I will contact the winners via email. Winners must respond within 7 days.
• I will then ship the package within 24 hours.

Good luck, everyone! ^_^

2 Winners - MakeupByJoyce's Beauty Blog Holiday Giveaway 2012 ($334 value)

The entire prize list is valued at $334 and the 1st prize winner gets to choose 25 items, up to $191 value.

I have posted reviews and swatches on some of the prize items.
Be sure to check them out if you're unsure of which items to get.

1st Prize Winner: You get to pick 25 items from the following

• CoverGirl Eye Enhancers Eyeshadow Quad in 215 Country Woods 5.5g 
• CoverGirl Eye Enhancers Eyeshadow Quad in 220 Urban Basics 5.5g 
• CoverGirl Eye Enhancers Eyeshadow Single in 710 Champagne 2.5g
• CoverGirl Eye Enhancers Eyeshadow Single in 730 Swiss Chocolate 2.5g 
• CoverGirl Eye Enhancers Eyeshadow Single in 740 Brown Smolder 2.5g
• CoverGirl Eye Enhancers Eyeshadow Single in 750 Mink 2.5g 
• Harmon Face Values Foundation Brush 
• IMAN Luxury Eyeshadow in African Violet 1.42g
• IMAN Luxury Eyeshadow in Pewter 1.42g
• IMAN Luxury Eyeshadow in Safari 1.42g 
• L'oreal Colour Riche Le Gloss in 151 Baby Blossom 12ml 
• L'oreal Colour Riche Le Gloss in 159 Golden Splash 12ml
• L'oreal Colour Riche Le Gloss in 164 Nude Illusion 12ml 
• L'oreal Infallible 24HR Eyeshadow in 888 Iced Latte 3.5g 
• L'oreal Infallible 24HR Eyeshadow in 889 Midnight Blue 3.5g
• L'oreal Infallible Le Gloss 8 Hr Lip Gloss in 135 Posy 6.3ml 
• L'oreal Infallible Plumping 6 Hr Lip Gloss in 106 Plumped Pink 
• L'oreal Infallible Plumping 6 Hr Lip Gloss in 406 Plumped Coral
• L'oreal Infallible Plumping 6 Hr Lip Gloss in 806 Plumped Tawny 
• L'oreal Wear Infinite Studio Secrets Eyeshadow Single in 405 Taffeta 2.8g
• L'oreal Wear Infinite Studio Secrets Eyeshadow Single in 815 Brushed Suede 2.8g 
• Maybelline Color Tattoo Cream Gel Eyeshadow in 25 Bad to the Bronze 4g 
• Maybelline Color Tattoo Cream Gel Eyeshadow in 25 Bad to the Bronze 4g
• Maybelline Color Tattoo Cream Gel Eyeshadow in 35 Tough as Taupe 4g 
• Maybelline Color Tattoo Cream Gel Eyeshadow in 45 Bold Gold 4g 
• Maybelline Color Tattoo Cream Gel Eyeshadow in 100 Barely Beige (limited edition) 4g 
• Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush in 25 Rose Petal 5.75g 
• Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Duo in 70D Browntones 2.4g 
• Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Quad in 06Q Amethyst Smokes 4.8g 
• Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Single in 10S Vanilla 2.6g 
• Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Single in 165S Antique Jade 2.6g 
• Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Single in 170S Earthly Taupe 2.6g 
• Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Single in 250S Tastefully Taupe 2.6g 
• Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Trio in 35T Almond Satin 3.6g 
• Maybelline Full 'N Soft Waterproof Mascara in 311 Very Black 
• Maybelline SuperStay 24hr 2-Step Lip Color in 105 Blush On 
• Milani Baked Blush in 05 Luminoso 3.5g 
• Milani Runway Eyes Eyeshadow in #13 Aubergine 2.1g 
• Neutrogena Healthy Skin Primer 1oz 
• Posh Retractable Kabuki Brush 
• Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in 015 Tutti Frutti 2.55g 
• Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in 020 Brown Sugar 2.55g 
• Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in 030 Fig Jam 2.55g
• Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in 065 Creamsicle 2.55g 
• Revlon Colorstay Mineral Lipglaze Lip Gloss in 500 Lasting Shimmer 4.4ml 
• Revlon Colorstay Mineral Lipglaze Lip Gloss in 532 Endless Lilac 4.4ml 
• Revlon Colorstay Mineral Lipglaze Lip Gloss in 538 Perennial Pink 4.4ml 
• Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in 460 Blushing Mauve 4.2g 
• Sonia Kashuk Bent Eyeliner Brush 
• Target SOHO Beauty Bag (7" x 1.5" x 4.5") 
• Urban Decay Loose Pigment in Graffiti 1.0g 
• Urban Decay Loose Pigment in Gunmetal 1.2g 
• Urban Decay Loose Pigment in Protest 1.2g 
• Urban Decay Loose Pigment in Rockstar 1.2g 
• Wet n Wild Eyeshadow Single in 251A Brulee 1.7g 
• Wet n Wild Eyeshadow Trio in 380B Walking on Eggshells 3.5g 
• Wet n Wild Eyeshadow Trio in 383B Knock on Wood 3.5g

2nd Prize Winner:  

• You will receive the remaining 32 items that the 1st prize winner didn't choose.

Deadline:

• This giveaway will end at 11:59pm EST on December 23, 2012 January 6, 2012.

Good luck, everyone! ^_^

Swatches: GlossyBox USA August September 2012 + Giveaway

I've never purchased any beauty box subscriptions because they usually send out only samples and mostly skincare products. I do like trying a sample of a product before buying the full size, but It's difficult to assess a skincare product when you only get one or two uses out of it. Moreover, I can get samples at Sephora or a department store for free.

GlossyBox costs $21 each month (with free shipping) and it's more expensive compared to other beauty box subscriptions, but they provide 5 travel-size products from well-known beauty brands, including Burberry, Illamasqua, Ole Henriksen, Zoya, Missha, and many more. You are actually getting more bang for your buck. I've calculated the value of the August and September box and each of them was worth more than $21.

GlossyBox USA August 2012 

GlossyBox USA August 2012 ($92.90 Total Value):

1. Touch In Sol Feel Like Honey Moon Skin Base 1.06oz ($18.76) - The full size costs $20/1.13oz. It's a primer that preps the skin before the application of foundation. It has a gel texture that feels super lightweight and thins out to a watery texture once I start blending it. Also, it quickly absorbs into my skin. It doesn't leave a sticky finish at all, even though it looks thick and sticky in the tube. 
2. Ellis Faas Milky Lips in Burnt Orange L204 0.095oz ($35.00) - I received the full size! It has a creamy texture and excellent pigmentation without any scent or flavor to it.
3. Illamasqua Nail Varnish in Taint 0.5oz ($14.00) - I received the full size! It's a dark greyish brown with a matte finish and it has an opaque finish with 2 coats. This is definitely one of my go-to colors for the fall.
4. Ole Henriksen Truth Serum 0.5oz ($24.00) - The full size costs $48/1oz. There's actually enough product in the travel size for me to decide if I like it enough to buy the full size. It has a citrus scent to it and quickly absorbs into my skin without feeling sticky. I have been using this as a serum right before applying my moisturizer. I've noticed that I have gotten less dry patches on my skin when I wake up the next morning.
5. Biolage Exquisite Oil Replenishing Treatment 0.16oz ($1.14) -  The full size costs $22/3.1oz. I have been using this on the ends of my hair because they're a little bit dry. The serum makes my ends look more healthy.

GlossyBox USA September 2012 

GlossyBox USA September 2012 (at least a $56.99 value):

1. Koh Gen Do Cleansing Spa Water 3.38oz ($13.00) - I received the full size! I use this to clean the fallouts underneath my eye. It makes my skin feel refreshed and it doesn't leave an oily residue.
2. GKHair Balancing Conditioner - The GlossyBox card says that the GKHair Moisturizing Conditioner is $20/10.1oz. I received the Balancing Conditioner and couldn't find the retail price on GK's website. On Drugstore.com, it says that the product is $18/10.1oz. I also don't know the value of the travel size because it doesn't say how much product it contains. The conditioner leaves my hair non-greasy and manageable. Keep in mind, I only use conditioner on the middle part and the end of my hair. Also, I haven't chemically processed my hair for about 2 years, so it's pretty healthy. However, my scalp gets greasy if I don't wash it every other day and my ends are a little bit dry. Moisturizing conditioners usually leave my hair greasy, while the deep cleansing ones leave my hair unmanageable. The GK one leaves my hair "balanced." 
3. Kryolan for Glossybox Moisture Rich Lipstick in Glossy Pink 0.14oz ($14.00) - I received the full size! This is a midtone rosy pink shade that's neither too bright nor too dark.
4. GKHair Balancing Shampoo - The GlossyBox card says that the GKHair Moisturizing Shampoo is $20/10.1oz. I received the Balancing Shampoo and couldn't find the retail price on GK's website. On Drugstore.com, it says that the product is $18/10.1oz. I also don't know the value of the travel size because it doesn't say how much product it contains. The shampoo is too moisturizing for my hair, but this would be more ideal for those with damaged, fried and overly processed hair.
5. Missha M Perfect BB Cream SPF 42 PA+++ in No.31 Golden Beige 1.69oz ($29.99) -  I received the full size! I'm about an NC35/37, MUFE HD 128 and Dior Forever 31 right now and unfortunately, Golden Beige is too dark for me. I'm going to have to mix this with a lighter foundation.

GlossyBox Giveaway

Prize:

• 1 Month Subscription of Glossybox

Deadline:

• This giveaway will end at 11:59pm EST on October 21, 2012.

Good Luck, everyone! ^_^

*This post contains affiliate links and the products mentioned were provided by GlossyBox for consideration. This does not affect my opinion about the products. I don't do paid or guaranteed reviews. My reviews are based on my own honest opinion. Also, the giveaway is sponsored by GlossyBox.

Announcement: Giveaway Winner (prize valued up to $185)

Hey beauties! Hope everyone is having a great week.
It's been a long week for me, but I finally sorted out all the entries of my last giveaway.
I want to thank everyone for entering and without further ado, the winner is....Cathy@HiiyooitsCAT

Yay!! Congratulations!! 

Check out the prize list and let me know which 20 items you want.

Please email me within 7 days and I will ship out the package within 24 hours. =D

There are so many goodies to choose from. 

If you're not sure what to get, then hopefully my reviews and swatches will help you decide. =)

L'oreal Colour Riche Lip Balms

L'oreal Infallible 24HR Eyeshadows

Maybelline Color Tattoo Cream Gel Eyeshadow

Pixi Nude Shade Wardrobe Eye & Cheek Palette

Pixi Lumi Lux Bronze Palette

Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butters Part 1

Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter Part 2

Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter Part 3

Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter Part 4

Sonia Kashuk Large Crease Brush

Don't fret if you haven't won any of my giveaways 

because I have alot of prizes planned ahead. ^_^

Announcement: Giveaway Winner + Giveaway Reminder

Thank you to everyone who entered my gift card giveaway. 

Hopefully, I will have more giveaways like this one in the near future. =)

Congratulations to Sabrina@FashionistaBeauty

I already emailed you. ^_^ Please respond back within 7 days. 

Don't be sad if you're not the winner because 

you still have a chance to win my current giveaway (valued at $185), which ends May 12.

Be sure to like my Facebook page and follow me on Twitter for additional bonus entries. =D

MakeupByJoyce's Beauty Blog Giveaway 2012 (valued up to $185)

The entire prize list is valued at $301 and the winner gets to choose 20 items, up to $185 value.

I have posted reviews and swatches on some of the prize items.
Be sure to check them out if you're unsure of which items to get.
Also, I will be posting a review and swatches of the Pixi palettes, which retail about $25 each.

Prize: You get to pick 20 items from the following

• CoverGirl Eye Enhancers Eyeshadow Single in 710 Champagne 2.5g + CoverGirl Eye Enhancers Eyeshadow Single in 730 Swiss Chocolate 2.5g 
• CoverGirl Eye Enhancers Eyeshadow Single in 740 Brown Smolder 2.5g + CoverGirl Eye Enhancers Eyeshadow Single in 750 Mink 2.5g 
• CoverGirl Eye Enhancers Eyeshadow Quad in 215 Country Woods 5.5g 
• CoverGirl Eye Enhancers Eyeshadow Quad in 220 Urban Basics 5.5g 
• IMAN Luxury Eyeshadow in African Violet 1.42g 
• IMAN Luxury Eyeshadow in Pewter 1.42g
• IMAN Luxury Eyeshadow in Safari 1.42g
• L'oreal Colour Riche Lip Balm in 818 Nourishing Nude 2.9g 
• L'oreal Infallible 24HR Eyeshadow in 888 Iced Latte 3.5g 
• L'oreal Infallible 24HR Eyeshadow in 889 Midnight Blue 3.5g
• L'oreal Infallible 24HR Eyeshadow in 899 Endless Pearl 3.5g
• L'oreal Wear Infinite Studio Secrets Eyeshadow Single in 405 Taffeta 2.8g + L'oreal Wear Infinite Studio Secrets Eyeshadow Single in 815 Brushed Suede 2.8g 
• Maybelline Color Tattoo Cream Gel Eyeshadow in 20 Painted Purple 4g 
• Maybelline Color Tattoo Cream Gel Eyeshadow in 25 Bad to the Bronze 4g 
• Maybelline Color Tattoo Cream Gel Eyeshadow in 30 Pomegranate Punk 4g 
• Maybelline Color Tattoo Cream Gel Eyeshadow in 35 Tough as Taupe 4g 
• Maybelline Color Tattoo Cream Gel Eyeshadow in 45 Bold Gold 
• Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush in 25 Rose Petal 5.75g 
• Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Single in 10S Vanilla 2.6g + Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Duo in 70D Browntones 2.4g 
• Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Single in 165S Antique Jade 2.6g + Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Single in 170S Earthly Taupe 2.6g + Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Single in 250S Tastefully Taupe 2.6g 
• Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Trio in 35T Almond Satin 3.6g 
• Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Quad in 06Q Amethyst Smokes 4.8g 
• Milani Runway Eyes Eyeshadow in #13 Aubergine 2.1g + Milani Baked Eyeshadow Metallic in 602 I Heart You 1.5g 
• Pixi Lumi Lux Bronze Palette in No.1 Rosy Sunrise 5.68g 
• Pixi Nude Shade Wardrobe in No.1 Cafe Au Lait 16.12g 
• Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in 001 Pink Truffle 2.55g 
• Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in 010 Raspberry Pie 2.55g
• Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in 015 Tutti Frutti 2.55g 
• Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in 020 Brown Sugar 2.55g
• Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in 030 Fig Jam 2.55g
• Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in 040 Red Velvet 2.55g
• Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in 055 Cupcake 2.55g
• Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in 065 Creamsicle 2.55g
• Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in 070 Cherry Tart 2.55g
• Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in 080 Strawberry Shortcake 2.55g
• Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in 090 Sweet Tart 2.55g
• Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in 095 Cream Brulee 2.55g
• Revlon ColorStay 16 Hour Eyeshadow Quad in 555 Moonlit 4.8g 
• Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in 460 Blushing Mauve 4.2g 
• Sonia Kashuk Large Crease Brush
• Wet n Wild Eyeshadow Single in 251A Brulee 1.7g + Wet n Wild Eyeshadow Trio in 383B Knock on Wood 3.5g
• Wet n Wild Eyeshadow Trio in 380B Walking on Eggshells 3.5g 

Deadline:

• This giveaway will end at 11:59pm EST on May 12, 2012.

Be sure to check out my gift card giveaway, which ends April 29.

 It is open to all US residents as well as international residents. 

Good luck! ^_^

Beauty Blog Giveaway: Apothica + SkinCareRx + SkinBotanica $20 Gift Card

Hey beauties! I just moved my blog to a new address and everything is out of whack. My latest posts are not showing up on Bloglovin and Bloglovin has no idea what's going on. I wish I could contact each and every one of my Bloglovin followers about this issue. Unfortunately, Bloglovin does not allow that. Also, if you are following me on Blogger or if you are subscribed to my RSS feed, then it may take a few hours for my latest posts to show up on your blogroll, Google reader, etc. Therefore, I strongly recommend that you follow me on Google Plus or Facebook. My Twitter account will be reserved for administrative updates, beauty rants, pictures of my hauls and news about sales events.  

Sorry for any inconvenience and to thank you for putting up with this ordeal, one of you lovely readers will be receiving a $20 gift certificate, courtesy of SkinCareRx, which is an online skincare retailer that carries top brands, such as Boscia, Clarisonic, Dermablend, DHC, Dr. Brandt, Jane Iredale, Korres, Murad, Obagi, Perricone MD, Philosophy, Vichy and many more. Because SkinCareRx is partnered with Apothica and SkinBotanica, the lucky winner will be able to use the $20 gift certificate at any of the 3 sites. (Apothica carries top beauty brands, such as Becca cosmetics, Bobbi Brown, Cargo, Chanel, Dior, Clinique, Too Faced, Clarins, Estee Lauder, Givenchy, Laura Geller, Stila, theBalm, and many more, while SkinBotanica carries natural and organic beauty products. )

Prize:

• $20 Gift Certificate that can be used at Apothica, SkinCareRx and SkinBotanica.

Rules:

• You must be 18+ or have parental consent to enter.
• You must fill out the required questions in the form here.
• You must follow my blog publicly through Google Friend Connect.
• The winner must blog about the product(s) that he/she purchases with the gift card. (This is required by SkinCareRx, the sponsor of this giveaway.) 

Additional Entries: optional

• Make a post about my giveaway on your blog, using the prize picture above. {+2 entries} 
• Post my giveaway on your blog's sidebar, using the prize picture above. (Tabs do not qualify. It must be on the sidebar.) {+2 entries}
• Make a youtube video about my giveaway. {+3 entries} 
• Go to my Google Plus page, add me to your Google+ Circle and click on the red "+1" button {+1 entries} 
• Like my Facebook page and make a post about my giveaway on your Facebook page {+1 entries} 
• Follow me on Twitter and tweet about my giveaway {+1 entries} 

Deadline:

• This giveaway will end at 11:59pm EST on April 29, 2012.

Winner Information:

• I will contact the winner via email. Winner must respond within 7 days.
• I will then forward the winner's contact information to SkinCareRx.
• SkinCareRx will then email the gift certificate to the winner. (As I previously mentioned, it can be used at SkinCareRx.com, Apothica.com, and SkinBotanica.com.)
• Please make sure to add SkinCareRX to your contact list in order to prevent any email from going into your Junk/Spam folder.
• Also, remember that the winner must blog about the product(s) that he/she purchases with the gift card. (This is required by SkinCareRx, the sponsor of this giveaway.) 

You DO NOT have to have a blog to enter this giveaway; however, if you end up being the winner, then you will have to create one so that you can blog about your winnings. Please read the rules section for more information. Also, this giveaway is open to everyone, regardless of place of residence. =) Good luck to everyone and I really appreciate you guys for all your support! ^_^