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Julep #ItsWhipped Giveaway!

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*GIVEAWAY ALERT* Julep Beauty’s It’s Whipped Matte Lip Mousse is THE BEST matte lip color 💋 AND I’m giving YOU a chance to win a $250 Julep beauty box customized just for you! All you have to do to win is:

Visit the giveaway post on my Instagram page and follow the instructions. Good Luck! 🎁

1)  LIKE the giveaway post and FOLLOW @julepbeauty
2) FOLLOW me @ninesacloud (please do not follow and un-follow when the giveaway us over, or I will block from future giveaways)
3) TAG your friends in the comments to join in on the fun!

Winner to be chosen at random by Julep and announced on December 22nd. Winner will be listed on the Instagram giveaway post, and Julep will be sending prize to the winner.

In the photo above, I am wearing Its Whipped shades XOXO & Ooh La La

 

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Sweepstakes is open to Instagram users who are 18 years or over and a legal US resident. Your Instagram account must be PUBLIC on the date of giveaway drawing so I can see your page on that day, when entries are reviewed. Thanks! This giveaway is not sponsored, administered or associated by Instagram. GIVEAWAY pages will not qualify. Meaning: No IG pages that are solely used for giveaways. By entering, you are confirming that you are at least 18 years of age or older and release Instagram of all responsibility and agree to Instagram’s terms of use. Void where prohibited.

 

FTC: This is a sponsored review. I received featured products complimentary from Julep through Cohley. The overall description of the product, benefits and ingredients were adapted or taken from information provided by Julep and/or Cohley.

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Exuviance Intensive Eye Treatment Masques

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These Exuviance Intensive Eye Treatment Masques bring life back to my under eye area and seriously hydrate my crows feet, aka ‘smile lines’ 🙂 And, can we talk about the size of these eye masques! Look at how much of my under eye area they cover and they wrap around perfectly to the outer corners of my eyes. I’ve tried other eye masques, but none of them are this generously sized. I have also noticed that the dreaded ‘eye bags’ under my eyes, right on top of my cheek bones are always less puffy after using these! If you haven’t incorporated an eye masque to your skincare routine, I highly recommend that you treat yourself to the Exuviance Intensive Eye Treatment Masques.

Until I tried the Intensive Eye Treatment Masques, I did not realize how much the delicate skin under my eyes and my smile lines really needed and benefited from the boost that I get from using them!

My favorite times to use the Exuviance Intensive Eye Treatment Masques:

-At night before bed while watching TV, checking emails, etc.

-To help soothe and de-puff when I’m suffering from seasonal allergies

-In the morning while I am drying my hair/before applying makeup

-After a long stressful day while I unwind and relax with a glass of wine

TIP! keep your Intensive Eye Treatment Masques in the fridge for an added cooling and soothing effect

 

Now through November 13th, receive a FREE Bionic Oxygen Facial ($65 value) with your order of $90.00 or more!

PRODUCT DETAILS:

Exuviance Intensive Eye Treatment Masque firms and hydrates the delicate skin around the eye area. These single-use masques contain concentrated ingredients to provide maximum anti-aging benefits in a gentle formulation.

Lactobionic Acid (10%) hydrates, refreshes and soothes eyes, while gently exfoliating, firming the skin and minimizes the appearance of fine lines

Bionic treatment firms skin around the eyes, reducing the appearance of crow¹s feet

Vitamins A, C, and E provide antioxidant protection and restore skin

Recommended usage: Two to three times a week

Key Ingredients: Lactobionic Acid, Vitamins A, C, and E

Size: 12 individually packaged applications (24 masques)

Dermatologist and allergy tested. Fragrance-Free, Paba-Free. For all skin types.

 

How to use:

-Gently cleanse and pat dry the eye area then open pouch and remove both pads

-Gently place one masque under or around each eye. Smooth the pad carefully onto the skin

-Leave the masques on skin for 10 to 30 minutes as desired

-Gently remove and discard (Do not reuse)

-Gently massage in excess solution from eye masques

 

 

FTC: This is a sponsored review which contains affiliate links. I received this product complimentary from Exuviance in return for my evaluation and review, but all opinions are 100% honest and my own. My opinion and this review are based on my personal experience with the product and is not influenced by the brand or its affiliates. The overall description of the product, benefits and ingredients were adapted or taken from information provided by Exuviance.

 

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BECCA Cosmetics Velvet Blurring Primer – Perfecting Base

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Influenster sent me a complimentary FULL SIZE bottle of the BECCA Cosmetics Velvet Blurring Primer – Perfecting Base for testing and review purposes, and I love it so far! This primer is perfect for warmer days to keep your makeup looking fresh. It really does the trick to prevent my foundation from caking up, and it blurs pores and fine lines ALL day. The primer is a liquid-to-powder blurring primer that starts out with a peachy tint, but when you apply it, the tint disappears into your skin and really does give a porcelain smooth, airbrushed finish as BECCA claims it will do.

I have sensitive skin, hormonal acne and scarring from acne and 2nd degree burns that are VERY hard to smooth out with ANY primer… Until I used the BECCA Velvet Primer, I was still searching for the closest to ‘perfect’ primer out there. I’ve tried every type by every brand… drugstore and high-end alike, and I think BECCA has won my vote for the best primer! Although the price tag is a bit high, if it works, it is well worth it. Another feature that I adore about this primer is that it is antioxidant rich and infused with hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and E and it is perfect for all skin types!

 

 

I used to rely on blotting papers mid-day to absorb oil and refresh my makeup during the warmer months, but this primer holds up to where I don’t need blotting papers! You cannot even feel this on your skin, it is so weightless. I do prefer a tube for the delivery method, rather than a pump so I can cut the end of the tube when its almost gone so I can use every drop, but so far so good. 

Purchase on QVC and receive a FREE Opal Shimmering Skin Perfector Liquid Highlighter:  http://www.qvc.com/BECCA-Velvet-Blurring-Primer-%26-Opal-Skin-Perfecting.product.A301101.html?sc=NAVLIST

 

PRO Tip: Make sure your skin is gently exfoliated and moisturized before applying this primer to help prevent a flaky or dry appearance AND remember is that you have to shake the bottle well before using.

 

FTC: This is a sponsored review which contains affiliate links. I received this product complimentary from Influenster in return for my evaluation, testing and review, but all opinions are 100% honest and my own. My opinion and this review are based on my personal experience with the product. The overall description of the product, benefits and ingredients were adapted or taken from information provided by Influenster.

 

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Plump & Shape Lips in 2 minutes!

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Why spend💰💰💰on painful and irreversible lip injections, when CandyLipz lip plumpers are an affordable and safe lip plumpers that have clinical short & long term plumping results!? I’m all about taking the natural route when it comes to beauty. I don’t like the idea of foreign things being injected into my body, so I did a lot of research on at-home lip plumping devices before I decided to purchase the CandyLipz Mini Cherry lip plumper, and I LOVE it!

Since using the Mini Cherry CandyLipz lip plumper, I have achieved a little more fullness in my lips naturally without the need for surgery. It is possible! I use my CandyLipz lip plumper each morning after using a scrub and lip balm. I find that the results are better and the effects last longer after using a lip scrub rub and lip balm. And, I use my CandyLipz lip plumper at night before bed after using a lip scrub and lip balm… and wake up to soft and naturally plumped lips. 💋 Using CandyLipz keeps full up to 2 hours after each application, and after 60 days of use, twice per day, volume is increased by 36% of your lips original size 💏🙌 The immediate results are very satisfying and I’m looking forward to the long-term results! Immediately after using my CandyLipz, any tiny lines around my mouth disappear and the lines in my nasolobial folds are plumped up. Those are just added bonuses to using this product!

If you’re considering getting lip injections or having some other type of surgical procedure to enhance the size and shape of your lips, I highly recommend trying a lip plumper by CandyLipz first. This way, you can see immediately what your lips would look like as if you had surgery, and the beauty is that the results are reversible with this! With surgical procedures, there is maintenance, and uncertainty… and over time as you age, your delicate, sensitive lips will suffer from procedures that they don’t deserve. And personally, it scares the heck out of me to think of the possibility of nerve damage from ANY kind of surgical procedures.

 

FTC: This post contains affiliate links. I am affiliated with CandyLipz, but I purchased the product mentioned in this post. I was not compensated for this post. All opinions are 100% honest and my own. The overall description of the product, image, benefits and ingredients were adapted or taken from information provided by CandyLipz.

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Wishtrend. & Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream

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I’m so thankful for the Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream that I received complimentary from Wishtrend to test and review. I can apply a small amount to a few irritated blemishes and in the morning the redness is gone and the irritation calms down significantly! Its even more soothing when put in the fridge before use for an added cooling effect. I have also used this cream after an at-home dermaroller or dermastamp treatment to help soothe and calm my skin, and immediately after hair removal on my upper lip and brow area. It works wonders for calming skin irritation after hair removal! I will be using this cream as long as Klairs continues to make it. ​​

If you suffer from irritated skin, blemishes, etc. I highly recommend this cream as a spot treatment for affected areas!

Wishtrend is my favorite source for the latest in Korean beauty products. They discover products from up and coming brands and offer the best in quality at a reasonable price. Wishtrend is a very informative source for Korean beauty products because they regularly post helpful tips and videos on social media and the Wishtrend website.

My favorite ways to shop Wishtrend are Brand Packages, which include brands like CosRx, Klairs, etc. AND…

Wish Offers which are Top-Rated Special Offers, such as:

  • SOL-KIT or Solution Kit, this offer is made in order to recommend the solutions that help to solve your skin or hair concerns. Its useful if you don’t know what items you need to choose.
  • BEAUTY STEAL, offers items with some gifts at a discounwish-offered price. You would be satisfied with the offer if you want to get more items and samples.
  • WISHBOX, a limited box. Even though you really want it, but you may not be able to get it because Wishtrend limits the quantity. Continuously, it will be compared to various beauty items monthly.
  • WISH RECIPE, Sometimes, Less is more. Wish Recipe is definitely ‘less’, but ‘more’ than expected. Even though its compact, the effects are powerful. It is designed to minimize the complicated steps of skincare and give you ‘the’ special recipe for any skin concerns. Specialized recipes will help you get the skin you deserve.
  • WISH, TRY, LOVE  bundles are limited-time, limited-availability bundles of the most popular deals.

 

FTC: This is a sponsored review which contains affiliate links. I received this product complimentary from Wishtrend in return for my evaluation, testing and review, but all opinions are 100% honest and my own. My opinion and this review are based on my personal experience with the product. The overall description of the product, benefits and ingredients were adapted or taken from information provided by Wishtrend.

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Julep Super-Size Oxygen Nail Treatment Kit

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I love Julep SO much, and have been a Julep Maven since the brand began with only nail polish. This set takes me back to when I first discovered Take a Breather Oxygen Nail Treatment in my first Julep Maven monthly subscription box. I am so excited about how the brand has grown and continues to evolve.

One of the many things I love about Julep is that their nail polishes are 5-free, which means the formulas are free of carcinogens such as formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate, toluene, formaldehyde resin and camphor. This set is filled with everything you need for healthy nails! All of the polishes are super sized at .74, and the regular size is .27, so these will last a VERY long time. Once you use these amazing nail polishes, you will never want to use anything else. Since I’ve been using Julep nail polishes, I have been able to keep my nails healthy and have not paid to have a manicure or pedicure in years.

I am all about the Brave Pretty movement, and I admire how much love the founder and CEO of Julep, Jane Park, pours into the Julep brand, and how she really cares about the customers.

Treat yourself and share with those you know who may need and love these products!

QVC item #A287571 includes the following items:

  • 0.74-fl oz super-size Take a Breather Oxygen Nail Treatment in Sheer Pink
  • 0.74-fl oz super-size Take a Breather Oxygen Nail Treatment in Sheer Ivory
  • 0.74-fl oz super-size Be Strong Oxygen Nail Therapy
  • 0.28-fl oz Roll With It Essential Cuticle Oil
  • Crystal nail file
  • 8″ x 5″ bag

In a consumer survey:
-after one day of use, 92% of participants agreed the product made their nails look hard and shiny
-after 14 days of use, 87% of participants agreed Be Strong made their nails feel stronger

How do I use it: Apply one or two thin coats of nail treatment to clean, unpolished nails. Wear alone for best results. Apply two coats of nail therapy to clean, bare nails twice a week. If using as basecoat, apply one coat and follow with nail color once dry. Use cuticle oil daily to help soften rough cuticles. The convenient rollerball is perfect for on-the-go application. To prevent splitting and damage, file nails in one direction.

 

FTC: This is a sponsored review which contains affiliate links. I received this product complimentary from Julep in return for my evaluation, testing and review, but all opinions are 100% honest and my own. My opinion and this review are based on my personal experience with the product.

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IT Cosmetics favorites from QVC

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A few of my favorites from @itcosmetics including the exclusive super-size CC+ Cream from @qvc Bye Bye Pores Illumination Pressed Powder, Celebration Foundation, Je Ne Sais Quoi Color Awakening Hydrating Lip Treatments, Bye Bye Lines Serum, Brow Power Universal Pencil, Build-A-Brow 24hr Waterproof 5 in 1 Creme Gel Stain & Heavenly Skin-Smoothing Complexion Brush.  *I am not affiliated with IT Cosmetics. I purchased these products and all opinions are my own.*

 

FTC: This is not a sponsored review. I am not affiliated with IT Cosmetics. I purchased these products and all opinions are 100% honest and my own. My opinion and this review are based on my personal experience with the products mentioned.

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Julep Beauty July Maven Box

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Selected a few NEW ARRIVALS from @julepbeauty this month in my July Maven subscription box!🔥🔥🔥I am a sucker for lip products, so I had to have two of the new SO Plush Ultra Hydrating Lip Gloss’ in Vibes & Bestie… 💋 And, I added the Insta-Filter Invisible Finishing Powder too! I love these new products so much! Especially the lip glosses! I’m hooked 💜 Click here to get a FREE 5 pc Korean Skin Care beauty box and take the quiz to customize your Julep Maven monthly subscription box!

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