International Giveaway: Klorane Leave-In Cream With Mango Butter *CLOSED*

While in Paris I picked up more beauty products than I needed, shocker. You can see my haul here. There was one product I completely forgot about though, the Klorane Leave-In Cream with Mango Butter so rather than leave it in the dark depths of my cupboard until I get around to trying it out I thought one of you beauty obsessed lot would be happy to take it off my hands and put it to good use. The tube is still sealed, I have no idea if it smells like mango butter but I love mango scented products, that's the main reason I bought it. 

Just realised I haven't even said what it's for. It's a nourishing leave-in cream for dry damaged hair which you apply to the mid lengths/ends of towel dried hair but a small amount can also be used after styling to tame any flyaways and add some extra hydration.

To enter you MUST follow this blog via GFC and Bloglovin' (1 entry)

For extra entries you can follow me on:

Twitter (+1 entry)

SheSaidBeauty (+1 entry)

Instagram (+1 entry)

You can also tweet about this giveaway linking back to my blog and Twitter @lippybblogger (+1 entry)

Please leave a list of how you've entered in the comments along with your current hair care must haves and a way for me to contact you if you win. 

This giveaway will end on 25/5/14

Good luck! :)

The winner is Chloe Congrats! :) Thanks to everyone who entered.

Paris Skin Care Giveaway!

I mentioned in my haul post that I'd picked up a couple of products for a giveaway. Skin care is always hard to choose when you don't know someones skin type so I went for 2 products which should hopefully suit everyone.. 

Yves Rocher Purbleuet Gentle Make Up Remover 

Yves Rocher Culture Bio Honey & Organic Muesli Creamy Cleansing Lotion
Yves Rocher Radiance Mask

Samples:

Hydralin Gyn x2

La Roche-Posay Lipid Replenishing Body Milk

Cebelia Soothing Milk For Legs & Body

Flower By Kenzo x3

Vichy Dermablend x5

Klorane Conditioning Balm

Vichy Densifying Care 

To Enter:

-You must be a follower of this blog via GFC & Bloglovin' (1 entry)

-Let me know what product you want but can't get in your country.

-Leave ONE comment below letting me know how you follow along with your email so I can contact you if you win.

For extra entries you can follow me on:

- Twitter (+1 entry)

- SheSaidBeauty (+1 entry)

- Instagram (+1 entry)

- Tweet 'I've entered @lippybblogger 's Paris skin care giveaway' and link back to this post (+1 entry)

This giveaway is open to everyone and will close on 8/11/2013

Good luck!

International Giveaway *CLOSED*

I love a good face mask. I make sure I set aside some face mask time atleast twice a week and I know a lot of you love a good pamper too, so I thought I'd hold a small giveaway . The giveaway consists of 9 face masks from Apivita & Montagne Jeunesse.

What you could win:
Apivita Dark Circles & Eye-Puffiness Mask
Apivita Gentle Cleansing Mask With Pink Clay
Apivita Moisturising & Nourishing Honey Mask
Apivita Intensive Hydration Mask With Cucumber
Montagne Jeunesse White Chocolate Deep Cleansing Mask
Montagne Jeunesse Deep Pore Cleansing Sauna Mask
Montagne Jeunesse Blemish Mud Mask For Blemish Prone Skin
Montagne Jeunesse Anti Stress Mud Pac
Montagne Jeunesse 2 Stage Break Out Mask

(I usually get atleast 2 uses from each mask)

To enter:
* you must be a follower of this blog via GFC AND Bloglovin' (1 entry)
* Leave ONE comment telling me how you've entered.
* Let me know what your favourite face mask is.
* Leave your email/twitter name so I can contact you if you win.

Extra Entries:
* Follow on Twitter: @lippybblogger (+1 entry)
* Tweet 'I've entered @lippybblogger face mask giveaway' and link back to this post (+1 entry)
* Follow on SheSaidBeauty (+1 entry)

This giveaway is open to everyone and will end on 2/10/13

Good Luck! :)

The winner is Serena from rebelinthedetails :) 

NOTD: Essie - We're In It Together

Essie 'We're In It Together'

My current NOTD is Essie 'Neo Whimsical' but I found these photo's from a few weeks back and thought why not upload them. Please ignore the icky looking scratch at the side of me finger, thankfully it's gone now.

The weirdest thing has happened, Essie polishes are lasting longer than one day on my nails! I think this shade lasted around 5 days before chipping.

Products Used:

O.P.I Nail Envy Matte

Essie 'We're In It Together' (2 coats)

Nails Inc Kensington Caviar Top Coat

Do you have problems with Essie polishes?

What colour is on your nails today?

Follow me: Twitter | Bloglovin' | SheSaidBeauty

Don't forget to enter my Essence giveaway.

Essence Giveaway

I know Essence products are hard to get hold off in the UK so thought I would do a giveaway including a mix of products from the brand. I'm from Northern Ireland and even though we're part of the UK I've managed to hunt down one chemists which has a huge Essence display. I haven't delved into the makeup apart from one cream to powder blush a few years back but I really rate the nail polishes and the fact that they're really affordable makes it even better!

What you could win:

Colour & Go Nail Polish '107 Naughty and Pink!'

Colour & Go Nail Polish '125 Absolutely Blue'

Colour & Go Nail Polish '106 Free Hugs'

Kiss Care Love Lip Balm '02 Purple Berries'

Lash & Brow Gel Mascara 'Clear'

Metallic Effect Eyeshadow '35 Party All Night'

Get Big Lashes, Volume Boost Mascara 'Black'

To Enter:

-You must be a follower of this blog via GFC & Bloglovin' (link) (1 entry)

-For additional entries you can follow me on Twitter (1 entry) & SheSaidBeauty (1 entry)

-Tweet 'I've entered @lippybblogger 's Essence giveaway' and link this post. (1 entry)

-In the comments section instead of saying you would like to enter, let me know what brand/product you're lusting after most at the minute and tell me how you've entered.

You must have a UK postal address to enter.

Include all entries in 1 comment please.
Leave an email address for me to contact you if you win.

This giveaway will close on 25/6/13

Good Luck!

Clarins Joli Rouge Long Wearing Lipstick '706 Hawaiian Coral'

Clarins Joli Rouge '706 Hawaiian Coral'

With the warmer months getting closer (no I haven't saw any sun either) I've been gravitating towards all things bright and coral. I'm not brave enough to put bright colours anywhere near my eyes which means I always rely on lipstick to brighten my face and make me look a bit more spring like. 706 Hawaiian Coral isn't too pink and isn't too orange, it has just the right amount of each along with a lovely formula that doesn't leave my lips feeling dehydrated and reaching for balm throughout the day. The thing I love (which I know alot of people hate) is once the shine has worn off it leaves a stain on the lips meaning you don't really need to top up too often.

The packaging is lovely too, shiny silver casing, really sturdy, the lid clicks on securely with no chance of it coming loose in your bag. The best thing about this lippy though has got to be the price - £3.99! My blog seems to be all about bargains this week and luckily I've had more hits than misses.

Have you got your hands on any bargains lately?

Clarins Joli Rouge Long Wearing Lipstick £3.99 from www.xtras-online.co.uk

Don't forget to enter my Urban Decay Mariposa Palette giveaway!

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International Giveaway: Urban Decay Mariposa Palette *closed*

I haven't held a giveaway since around Christmas so thought it was about time for another one. Urban Decay eyeshadows are probably my favourite, the pigmentation is always brilliant and on me they never crease even without primer.

The Mariposa Palette contains 10 shades - Rockstar, Gunmetal, Skimp, Infamous, Wreckage, Haigh, Money, Mushroom, Spotlight & Limelight. There is also a travel sized brush included.

To enter you must be a follower of this blog via GFC, leave your email address and let me know which eyeshadow is your all time favourite.

For additional entries you can follow me on:

Twitter (link)

Bloglovin' (link)

Hellocotton (link)

The giveaway will run untill the 7/4/13, I'll contact the winner on Twitter or Email.

Good Luck! :)

*The winner is Gillian from Glam Up Everyday! Congrats! :) I'll email you now for your details.*

International Christmas Giveaway: Benefit She's So... Jetset! *CLOSED*

Anyone who knows me will know I'm not a fan of the 'boxes' Benefit come out with every year. I don't like the idea of products such as concealer being laid out just like an eye shadow palette without an airtight lid. The air get's at it and the whole set is ready for the bin within a month but when I was trying to find a Christmas pressie for my cousin who is doing beauty at college I wanted to pick out some make up bits she hasn't tried before. 'She's So... Jetset' caught my eye as it contains almost everything you need to do your face and most of the products can be removed. I liked the kit so much I decided to grab an extra one for one of my readers.

She's So... Jetset contains:

The POREfessional

Eyeshadow Palette (Champagne Please, Gold Card, Pretty In Mink & Elegant Espresso) with eyeshadow applicator

First-Class Face Powder with brush

Lip Gloss 'Life On The A List'

They're Real! Mascara

The eyeshadows are neutral Shimmery shades which will suit everyone and the face powder is a really pretty duo of blush/highlighter.

This giveaway is open to everyone!

How to enter:

-To enter this giveaway you must be a follower of this blog via GFC, leave a comment with your email address and let me know what is the worst Christmas pressie you've ever received. (1 entry)

-Follow me on Twitter @lippybblogger (+1 entry)

-Tweet about this giveaway linking back to my blog & twitter (+1 entry)

-Follow me on Bloglovin' (+1 entry)

Parcels always seem to go missing coming upto Christmas so to hopefully stop that happening this giveaway will run untill Christmas Eve and be posted after Christmas.

Good Luck!

*The winner is Claudia from Beauty And The Chic :) Congrats! Please send me your details from the email you left below*

Christmas Giveaway: L'Occitane Shower Collection



For my Christmas giveaway I couldn't decide what to go for. In the end I went with this gorgeous gift set from L'Occitane which I almost kept for myself.

The set contains:

 Cherry Blossom Bath & Shower Gel

 Rose 4 Reines Bath & Shower Gel

 Almond Shower Oil

 Pivoine Flora Shower Gel

 Lavender Shower Gel

 Shea Ultra Rich Shower Cream

This giveaway is open to UK readers only but next week I'll be posting another giveaway which will be open to everyone.

How to enter:

-To enter this giveaway you must be a follower of this blog via GFC, leave a comment with your email address and let me know what you've asked Santa for this year. :) (1 entry)

-Follow me on Twitter @lippybblogger (+1 entry)

-Tweet about this giveaway linking back to my blog & twitter (+1 entry)

-Follow me on Bloglovin' (+1 entry)

Parcels always seem to go missing coming upto Christmas so to hopefully stop that happening this giveaway will run untill Christmas Eve and be posted after Christmas.

Good Luck!

*The winner is Ali from Rosewood :) Congrats! Please send me your details from the email you left below*

Been There Done That Got The Lipstick is 1 today!

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I set up my blog and published my first post a year ago today! This year has flown by and untill a few days ago I almost forgot I was nearing a year. I've met lots lovely people through blogging and love how we can spend hours talking about things that cause most people to yawn themselves to death. I'm even in the middle of doing my first 'swap', something I would have never been able to do if it wasnt for my blog. I've had the chance to work with some of my favourite brands, been introduced to products I've never heard of before, and I can honestly say I never get bored of blogging.

Of course a birthday deserves a giveaway and thats exactly what I have planned. I placed an order online for something I've been loving myself. It hasnt landed on my doorstep yet but hopefully it'll be here in the next few days so keep an eye out for that.

Huge thanks to everyone who has followed my blog this year and left lovely comments. Its always nice to know people actually take time out of their day to read your posts and leave their thoughts.

xo

Giveaway O'clock *CLOSED*

It's giveaway time again :) Last week I reached 400 followers so thought it was about time I had another giveaway. I've gathered together a mixture of things for skin | hair | lips | applying make up and so on. Hopefully there will be something for everyone.

What You Could Win:

Real Techniques Pointed Foundation Brush

Real Techniques Detailer Brush

DuWop Lip Venom Lipgloss in Buttercup

TIGI Bed Head Sugar Dust

Ghost Deep Night 10ml

Lierac Paris Infrared Lifting Cream
Yankee Candle Juicy Peach Wax Tart
Cath Kidston Wild Rose Hand Cream
Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration
Rimmel 1000 Kisses Lip Pencil in Tiramisu
Samples

How To Enter:

-You must be a follower of my blog via GFC. Leave your email address so I can contact you and let me know what type of posts you enjoy reading the most (1 entry)

-Follow me on twitter @lippybblogger (1 entry)

-Tweet about this giveaway and include this post link (1 entry)

There will be one winner and this giveaway is open to UK/Ire only I'm afraid but I promise I'll do another worldwide giveaway soon. The giveaway will end on 12/8/12 at 5pm. If you're under 18 make sure you have permission to enter as I will need your address if you win.

Good Luck :)

The winner is Lotty from www.lottys-luxuries.blogspot.com

Giveaway *CLOSED*

I've got quite a lot of stuff that I wont use so thought instead of them being kept in a box and going to waste I thought I'd do a giveaway with them. I asked what people thought about this on twitter and the ones who got back to me said to go for it.

It'll give someone else the chance to try out a few things that otherwise wouldnt see the light of day again. Everything has been purchased by myself, they arent PR samples or anything like that. The reason I dont want them is because they're just something I wouldnt use and I've got doubles of certain things. Everything is brand new, unused and sealed where possible.

Clarins Extra Firming Body Cream

ANEW Micro-Exfoliant

Cargo Lip Gloss in Serengeti

YSL Youth Serum

Avon Vanilla Frost Purse Spray

Skin Doctors Eyetuck sachets x2

If you would like to enter then all you need to do is be a follower of my blog and leave a comment with your email address so I can contact you if you win. I joined Twitter at the weekend so if you follow me on my blog and twitter @lippybblogger this will count as an extra entry and if you also tweet about the giveaway then thats another extra entry (3 in total). Make sure to leave your twitter names.

The giveaway will close on 16/5/12 and the winner will be picked at random

NOTD | Essie - Smooth Sailing.

Smooth Sailing is described as a breezy lavender blue with a reflection of pearl and is from the Braziliant Collection from Summer 11.

I almost never wear blue polish so I really dont know how or why I ended up buying this, maybe it was the 'reflection of pearl' that won me over.

The pearl effect softens the blue and makes it really wearable, though for some reason its a few shades darker once on the nail than it looks in the bottle.

Products Used:

Nails Inc Kensington Caviar Base Coat

Essie Smooth Sailing (2 coats)

Nails Inc Kensington Caviar Top Coat

The formulation was perfect and if you take your time with the application you could get away with only one coat. I used two coats, I always do, if I dont then I feel like somethings missing/wrong, because I'm a freak you see.

I also bought some Urban Decay crystals which can be used on the face, body and nails. I think they're too big on the nail, I still havent found any that are the perfect size and its so hard to judge sizes online. If anyone knows of any tiny crystals that are ok for nails then let me know.



I got 2 mini bottles Smooth Sailing and 2 packs of  Urban Decay Rocks, I'll be adding one of each to my giveaway.

Giveaway. *CLOSED*

Hello girlies,

I thought it was about time I had another giveaway. I only started Been There, Done That, Got The Lipstick at the end of October and had my first giveaway when I reached 50 followers, I'm almost at 200 now, crazy!  So this giveaway is just a thankyou for bothering to read and comment on my posts.

The rules:

 The giveaway is open internationally to old and new followers.

 All you have to do is be a follower through GFC.

 Leave a comment stating that you would like to enter, along with your email address.

It you're under 18 make sure you have permission to enter as I will obviously need your details if your name is chosen.

Contents:

2 mini Nails Inc polishes in Leicester Square & Burlington Arcade

Nails Inc Kensington hand lotion

Calvin Klein Creme Concealer in Bisque

And I've chucked in two 50g sachets of Dead Sea Spa Magik Salt Brushing

The giveaway will close on the 19th of March and the winner will be contacted via email, if I dont hear back from the person within 24hrs then I will pick another name at random.

And The Winner Is...

Aloha Girlies!

So, I've reached 50 followers now, time to let you all know who won.

Only 10 people actually entered the Giveaway so everyone who did, had a really good chance. I didnt bother using random.org or whatever it is, I did it the stone-age way and drew names from a hat makeup bag. Right, I'll stop rambling on now and get to the names.

The first name picked was..

Zoe

The runner up..

Faye

Both girls were my first two followers!

I'll email you both now and get the packages posted this week. :]

xo

GIVEAWAY: Almost There! *Closed*

A few weeks ago I said I'll be having a giveaway when I reach 50 followers, I'm almost at 50 now so here's what will be in the giveaway!

 The winner gets 1st pick and can pick 10 items and the runner up get's 8.

Montagne Jeunesse Frizz Miracle & Ultra Shine Serum

Montagne Jeunesse Self Heating Sauna Masque

Bourjois Perfect Harmony Shadow&Contour  (11 Miss Spirit)

Collection2000 EyeShadow Trio  (09 City Grey)

Yankee Candle Tart Burner x2 - Tropical Fruit & Candied Apple

No7 Stay Perfect Nail Polish (Betty Blues)

Nails Inc Mini Polish x2 (Candy Street & The Hurlingham)

Collection2000 Hot Looks Nail Polish (22 Oh La La)

Rimmel 60 Seconds (430 Coralicious)

MeMeMe Nail Polish (38 Cleopatra)

Revlon Nail Growth Treatment

Mavala Scientifique Nail Hardener

Miss Sporty Fabulous Sorbet Lip Gloss x2 (Daisy & Iris)

Wet n Wild Ultimate Minerals Loose EyeShadow (Diamonds)

Liz Earle Brightening Treatment Mask

If you want to enter then leave your email address in comments and once I reach 50 followers I'll pick 2 people at random.

Only one comment per person please.. no crazy spamming!

Good Luck

xo

Charles Worthington 40 Day Straight.

I've saw this advertised for a while now, at first I didnt pay any attention to it but the more I see it, the more it sucks me in. (same with everything)

The Blurb:

Get gorgeously straight, smooth and more manageable hair with natural bounce for up to 40 days. Completely safe and easy to apply in just 25 minutes, this patent-pending breakthrough treatment uses Cysteamine, a gentle and effective straightening active that re-programmes your hair memory and tames frizz.  It’s 100% free from formaldehyde and ammonia.  Get the ultra-glamorous results of a professional salon straightening treatment, all from the comfort of your home.

I was glad to see that it's free from formaldehyde and ammonia but my worry is how gentle the straightening active really is. If it tames frizz then thats great but what happens after the 40 days, will there be any damage caused like with a perm? It's basically the same thing, 40 Day Straight re-programmes the hair memory, thats what a perm does too and everyone knows what effect perming can have on the hair.

Does it really do what it says?

Has anyone tried it yet?

I have wavy hair and really want to try this. I dont want flat, thin, poker straight hair but some taming for my wannabe afro would come in handy.

If you want to read more about it then heres the link..

http://www.charlesworthington.com/salon-at-home/straight-and-smooth-coloured-hair

As far as I know, It's only available from Boots. RRP: £19.99

Ps: I'm going away for a few days so there wont be any posts from me for about a week but theres plenty I have to post about when I get home, couple NOTD's, which obviously arent nails of the day's anymore but anywho.. and nodoubt I'll buy more stuff I dont need.

Pps: I'll be uploading photos of the things I got for the giveaway.

xo

The Big 5ive 0h GIVEAWAY

Ok so I'm going to have a giveaway soon.
This week I will upload photos of the prizes, there will be a winner and a runner up. All you have to do is follow me and leave your email addy in the comments of the follow up blog. Once there is 50 followers and comments I will randomly pick 2 people and send them an email. Please dont leave loads of comments, one per person.

I will obviously need the addresses of whoever wins but if you're not comfortable giving out info like that then please dont enter but dont worry, I promise I'm not a stalker or anything like that! lol

I think that's everything but if anyone has questions then use this blog to ask them. :]