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Friday, November 23, 2012

SPECIAL GIVEAWAY: Susan Thompson Cosmetics Mim's The Word Liquid Blush as Featured in my REDBOOK Interview!

I thought that I would kick off Black Friday with my first-ever contest featuring one of my top pick Holy Grail products.

As you are all aware by now, I am a devoted fan of Susan Thompson Cosmetics, and have yet to meet a more talented makeup artist. In fact, one of my all time favorite products from any line is her Mim's the Word Liquid Blush (for my full review click here). I love this product so much that I specifically referred to it in my recent REDBOOK interview when asked about great multitasking products (link to entire REDBOOK article). They wanted my advice on multitasking products that could be applied when you have little time or patience to use all of your regular products, and when you need to get out of the house quickly while still looking put together and polished. I said, "One of my very favorite products is Susan Thompson Cosmetics Liquid Blush in Mim's the Word, it's a gorgeous pink that is as lovely on the lips as it is on the cheeks, and it applies effortlessly, flawlessly, and quickly with the fingers."

Multitask

If you don't have the time or patience to apply all of your regular products, Seicento suggests opting for formulas that work all over. "One of my very favorite products is Susan Thompson Cosmetics Liquid Blush in Mim's the Word," Seicento said. "It's a gorgeous pink that is as lovely on the lips as it is on the cheeks, and it applies effortlessly, flawlessly, and quickly with the fingers."


Read more: Quick Beauty Tips - Easy Makeup and Hair Tips for Women - Redbook

Multitask

If you don't have the time or patience to apply all of your regular products, Seicento suggests opting for formulas that work all over. "One of my very favorite products is Susan Thompson Cosmetics Liquid Blush in Mim's the Word," Seicento said. "It's a gorgeous pink that is as lovely on the lips as it is on the cheeks, and it applies effortlessly, flawlessly, and quickly with the fingers."


Read more: Quick Beauty Tips - Easy Makeup and Hair Tips for Women - Redbook
This gorgeous multitasker can be used on the lips or the cheeks and is without question the perfect pink that gives you a natural flush of color that is simply irresistible! Susan Thompson Cosmetics is a Cruelty Free line.
Susan is well aware of my obsession with her line, and knows that I believe Mim's the Word is the end all be all color- so she very generously has offered to give a Mim's the Word (retail value $20.00) away to one lucky Lola's Secret Beauty Blog subscriber!! It is open to subscribers in the US & Canada, and you must be 18 years of age to qualify. The deadline for entries is Sunday, December 30, 2012 at midnight Pacific Standard Time.

Here's what you have to do:

1) You must be a Lola's Secret Beauty Blog subscriber via Google Friend Connect and/or via email subscription (found in the right margin). If you read the blog, but haven't yet subscribed then you will want to do so to be eligible.

2) Leave a comment below stating A) why you would really love to have Mim's the Word, and B) how you would use it (be as creative as you want to be, but your answer must present a realistic method of use). Be sure to include your GFC screen name and/or email address so that I can easily identify the winner (for your own safety it's best to spell out your email address i.e. mimstheword (at) gmail (dot) com). 

Fine print: Evidently giveaways are legally designated as sweepstakes or contests. Sweepstakes are those in which the winner is drawn at random, whereas a contest requires that the entrants are asked to answer a question, or to write something specific to the particular giveaway. This giveaway therefore is a "contest" because the winner will be selected based upon the responses given.

-You must be 18 years of age.

-The winner will be contacted by me once chosen, and will have 48 hours to respond. After 48 hours the prize will be forfeited and another winner will be chosen.

-The winner must provide me with their name and a legal street address (not a P.O. Box) which will only be shared with Susan Thompson Cosmetics since the company is furnishing and sending the gift directly to the winner.

-Once the winner contacts me and provides the required information I will announce the winner in this post.

-The product shown above is an example of the new, unopened product that the winner will receive.  Please note the ingredients in the product are shown above so that you can see everything and determine whether you are allergic to any of the them.  If you have an allergic reaction to the product, or simply do not like it, by entering the contest you expressly agree to release Susan Thompson Cosmetics and Lola's Secret Beauty Blog from any and all liability whatsoever.

-The product will be shipped directly from Susan Thompson Cosmetics who will not be held liable should the parcel be lost or stolen in transit.

-If you have any questions concerning the rules governing contests in the State of California, here is the link to the California Department of Consumer Affairs (Business and Professions Code sections 17539-17539.3, 17539.35).
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51 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 23, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    I would love to have this blush because, ever since reading your review on the product I have been dying to try it out, but I don't like buying products from the internet that I am not able to try out in person. It would give me the opportunity to try out her blush before going crazy and buying all the others. =) I can't say I'm going to be too creative here. I would most likely use it the way it is meant to be used: as a blush. I might give it a shot on my lips with some lip gloss, but that's really it. Maybe try it as an eyeshadow? I can't say I have any better ideas. You know my email, but its r.liane.axelrod (at) gmail (dot) com.

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    1. lola seicentoNovember 25, 2012 at 7:47 AM

      It's a FABULOUS blush-- you would really love it, Rachel!

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  2. MarciaF (Beauty Info Zone)November 23, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    I'm a double subscriber - email and gfc (Marcia). I've been dying for this since you first reviewed it. I'm a huge huge fan of cream and liquid blushes. I'd rather have this kind of blush than powder. I think it's more youthful looking. I'm not going to be creative since there's not a lot I can do that's original other than wear it and thank Susan Thompson every time I take it out and put it on. I like products like this because they are double duty and often can be used as a lipstain. My most creative use would be reviewing it with glee.

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    1. lola seicentoNovember 25, 2012 at 7:48 AM

      This is just your type of color, Marcia. Since you prefer cream and liquid blushes to powder-- you would lose your mind with the quality of this outstanding blush!

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  3. AnonymousNovember 23, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    Loved your article. You came across just as you do in your blog (I subscribe via email)friendly, knowledgeable and on the cutting edge of make up. I would use the blush as intended, on the lips too (with a little vitamin e stick) and for fun I would try is as a sheer eye lid color. I would love a chance to use this fab product!

    zanc@att.net

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    1. lola seicentoNovember 25, 2012 at 7:50 AM

      Thank you so much for your kind words-- that means a great deal to me!!!!! You would love this on your lips and cheeks-- I haven't tried Mim's the Word on my eyes, but I have tried Chi Chi on my eyes and LOVE it!

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  4. lov2read68November 24, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    I would love to try a blush that you say you like even better than NARS Gaiety - which is my current HG blush! My uses of this would most likely veer towards the usually accepted uses - on my cheeks & lips with a bit of lip balm.
    I follow via GFC.
    GFC: lov2read68
    email: kristicrabtree (at) hotmail (dot) com

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    1. lola seicentoNovember 25, 2012 at 7:54 AM

      I really think that you would LOVE this blush- I actually really do prefer it to Gaiety, and you know that I love Gaiety-- I think that Gaiety is one of the greatest blushes that I have ever tried!

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  5. BellyheadNovember 26, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    Helen, your swatches are driving me crazy and I've already caved! :) I'm loving the pigmentation and the lovely texture from your pictures. Believe me, I need all the help I can get and I'm dying to try Susan's product. I will restrain myself from slathering it all over! I think Mim's the Word is going to be a great color to brighten me up just as it gets gloomy and gray around here. Thank you for this contest! Subscribing via email. Wondegondigo at gmail.com

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    1. lola seicentoNovember 27, 2012 at 8:26 AM

      Hi Bellyhead, Well, the products are insanely good-- I really can't wait to hear what you think about them!! Mim's the Word is GORGEOUS!!!!!! The pigmentation and texture of all of the products is nothing short of amazing.:)

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  6. AnonymousNovember 26, 2012 at 11:26 PM

    I'm subscribed via email! brazenbeautyblog (at) yahoo (dot) com. What a timely giveaway. I was reading "Making Faces" the other night, as ya do, and noticed that many of the looks were completed with liquid eyeshadows. Which sent me on a hunt around the internet to see what on earth liquid eyeshadows are, and where I could find one. This rather long-winded reply is to say, I would be interested in trying this as an eyeshadow (in addition to traditional applications, of course). Not sure if it would work... I would want to be very careful and perhaps not apply it too close to the lashline, but I am a fan of texture and trying things in ways that they aren't technically designed to be... Thank you so much for the giveaway!

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    1. lola seicentoNovember 27, 2012 at 8:29 AM

      You can use them on the eyes, lips and cheeks-- I'm not sure how colors like Mim's the Word and Cherry Pie would work on the eyes, but Chi Chi definitely would. I think that you would love these products. Mim's the Word is extraordinary! :-)

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  7. TobyNovember 27, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway! :) I am subscribed as strawberry [dot] carnage [at] gmail [dot] com.

    I would love to try this blush because, while I love the IDEA of liquid and cream blushes, I've yet to find one that actuallys works for me. My cheeks tend to eat blushes, so a pigmented but natural looking blush that could be easily applied and layered would be lovely. I also really appreciate that the line is cruelty-free & uses recycled packaging! Susan Thompson seems to be really passionate about the line, which I always like to see.

    I would probably try this product as a blush, as a sheer lipgloss, as a gloss over a lipstick, and as a base beneath a powder blush to see if layering products might extend how long a product lasts on me. And I've been seeing people use bright colours in the brows as well -- wouldn't it be neat to try this as a base for pink eyebrows? I could also see using this in a strong pink eye look, such as this: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_roxtgNADYkQ/TMx-A5C7uCI/AAAAAAAACyA/OJPD-IljiYw/s1600/3259686747_e7e11aa861_o.jpg Love the almost watercolour-like effect & am thinking a liquid blush might do something similar...?

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  8. TobyNovember 27, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway! :) I am subscribed as strawberry [dot] carnage [at] gmail [dot] com.

    I would love to try this blush because, while I love the IDEA of liquid and cream blushes, I've yet to find one that actuallys works for me. My cheeks tend to eat blushes, so a pigmented but natural looking blush that could be easily applied and layered would be lovely. I also really appreciate that the line is cruelty-free & uses recycled packaging! Susan Thompson seems to be really passionate about the line, which I always like to see.

    I would probably try this product as a blush, as a sheer lipgloss, as a gloss over a lipstick, and as a base beneath a powder blush to see if layering products might extend how long a product lasts on me. And I've been seeing people use bright colours in the brows as well -- wouldn't it be neat to try this as a base for pink eyebrows? I could also see using this in a strong pink eye look, such as this: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_roxtgNADYkQ/TMx-A5C7uCI/AAAAAAAACyA/OJPD-IljiYw/s1600/3259686747_e7e11aa861_o.jpg Love the almost watercolour-like effect & am thinking a liquid blush might do something similar...?

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    1. lola seicentoNovember 28, 2012 at 4:17 PM

      You are so welcome, Toby! Mim's the Word is definitely an outstanding product! I'm sure that you would love using it!

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  9. UnknownNovember 28, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    So who won? haha

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    1. lola seicentoNovember 28, 2012 at 6:01 PM

      Hi Rachel, now who is the funny girl?! We have nearly a month to go!! :-)

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    2. UnknownNovember 28, 2012 at 7:26 PM

      hahahahaah I totally misread it! I thought it said monday as in it was a black friday even that lasted the weekend! whoops, my bad! Carry on and ignore me =)

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    3. lola seicentoNovember 28, 2012 at 8:24 PM

      ROFLMAO!!!! That is so funny!! I could never ignore you, Rachel <3

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  10. windycindyNovember 29, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    "Happy Holidays!" Thanks for introducing me to this
    line of cruelty free, fabulous cosmetics. The color of the
    liquid blush is gorgeous! I would use it daily as a blush
    and lipstick.
    Many thanks, Cindi
    windycindy
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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    1. lola seicentoNovember 29, 2012 at 12:51 PM

      Hi Cindi! Happy Holidays to you as well! Thanks for taking the time to stop by! Susan Thompson Cosmetics really is a remarkable line, and Mim's the Word Liquid Blush is unquestionably one of my very favorite blushes of ll times!! :-)

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  11. ZoeyDecember 1, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    I would be so excited to win this blush! I have wanted to try a liquid blush for ages now, and this seems like a great one to try for the first time!! Also, I realized the other day that I don't have a single pink lip product!! I have nudes/neutrals and berries and reds, but no pinks!! So I would definitely like to win so I can have a pink lip product in my collection!!!

    I don't think I would use it too unusually - just cheeks and lips.

    Thanks so much for hosting this giveaway!!!

    GFC: Zoey Dahling
    Email: opinionatedzoey [AT] hotmail [DOT] com

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    1. lola seicentoDecember 1, 2012 at 10:49 AM

      Hi Zoey, It is definitely a divine blush-- I'm sure that you would love it! :)

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  12. Tina B.December 2, 2012 at 5:39 AM

    I have fair skin and most of my blushes are in the pink range
    but I'm always looking for the one pink that compliments my skin tone best. I think Mim's the Word would be ideal! I would definitely use it on cheeks, lips and maybe even the eyes.

    Thanks!
    GFC: Tina Renee Barker
    treneebarker at hotmail dot com

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    1. lola seicentoDecember 2, 2012 at 9:21 AM

      Hi tinagirl! It definitely sounds as though Mim's the Word would be a winner for you-- especially since you are a pink blush like me. I have piles of pink blushes, but Mim's the Word has got to be my favorite! :)

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  13. b.clay1December 2, 2012 at 6:36 AM

    i would love to try this! i would use it as a base, then use a pwder blush over it. since my skin is extremely oily, i think this would be a good method.

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    1. lola seicentoDecember 2, 2012 at 9:23 AM

      Hi b.clay1! Thanks for stopping by! If you are entering the Mim's the Word Giveaway Contest you need to include how you subscribe to the blog (via email subscription, GFC or both)- with the contact information included. :)

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  14. LinnieDecember 2, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    I subscribe via GFC (AmyHadra) and my contact information is amybelle2001 at gmail dot com

    I would really love to have Mim's the Word because I have very little time in the morning to get myself fixed up and need a good multi-tasking make-up! I would use it to highlight my cheekbones and give them that "just got back from the gym" flush that I adore, and I would rub a little on my lips to give them a natural rosy hue. Thanks!

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  15. LinnieDecember 2, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    Sorry if this is duplicative, I couldn't tell if my previous comment was posted or not.

    I subscribe via GFC (AmyHadra), and my contact info is amybelle2001 at gmail dot com.

    I would love to have Mim's the Word because I have so little time to get ready in the morning that I need a good multitasking makeup. I would use it to highlight my cheekbones with that "just got back from the gym" flush that I adore, and I would rub a little on my lips to give them a rosy hue. Thanks!

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    1. lola seicentoDecember 2, 2012 at 1:43 PM

      Hi Linnie, No worries! I think that you would LOVE LOVE LOVE Mim's the Word!! xx

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  16. ElizabethDecember 2, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Yay, I love trying new (to me) make-up lines. I follow via GFC, username HobbyLobbyist.

    I would use the blush to create an ombre effect on my nails. After doing a coat of white nail polish I would gently dab the blush on the tips and then cover with a clear coat.

    elizabeth dot k dot parisi at gmail dot com.

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    1. lola seicentoDecember 3, 2012 at 8:04 AM

      HI Elizabeth-- I love trying new and new to me makeup lines as well-- it's a great way to discover some real treasures! :-)

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  17. Katie JohnstonDecember 5, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    Oh myy! That color is gorgeous! I bet it would be lovely on my lips, but I have yet to try a liquid blush, so that would be my first try. Thanks for the great giveaway!

    (I follow on GFC)

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    1. lola seicentoDecember 5, 2012 at 1:19 PM

      It really is gorgeous, Katie!! You are so welcome!! What is your GFC name?

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  18. Heather!December 8, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    I follow via GFC! I would love to win this because I have never found the right shade of blush for my skin tone! I have pretty much given up on blush...I skip it most days.

    Thanks!
    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

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    1. lola seicentoDecember 9, 2012 at 12:26 PM

      Hi Heather!!

      This is a lovely blush-- I suspect that you would really enjoy it! What is your GFC name- so that I can find it easily?

      Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

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  19. lizfiglerDecember 20, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    Hello! I'm liz, this is a great giveaway :)
    I love the color, can I use this as a lip gloss kinda thing? I've never tried a liquid blush but I love to make my checks looking bright and rosey, so I think this is a lovely thing to try. Thank you so much for this giveaway.
    My gfc is liz figler
    my email is lizfigler@gmail.com

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    1. lola seicentoDecember 20, 2012 at 3:29 PM

      Hi lizfigler!!

      The color is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!! Yes, you can definitely use it on your lips, though it doesn't have the sheen of a lipgloss. It's a real stunner all the way around! You are so very welcome! :)

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  20. BooBooNinjaDecember 20, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    I'd really like to have Mim's The Word because I've never tried Susan Thompson Cosmetics before. My friend Lola raves about STC and I trust her so I bet MtW is as gorgeous and a pleasure to apply as she says it is. I'd also like to try MtW because I usually go for warmer toned blushes, so this is a great chance to step outside my comfort zone. I am a boring person when it comes to makeup, so I'd use this as a blush and a lip tint. However, if I were in a silly mood and my poor fiancé were asleep, I'd decorate his face with MtW and take photos. This is totally feasible as he is not allergic to any of the ingredients in MtW, and he is allergic to a lot of stuff.

    I've wanted to enter this giveaway since you first posted about it, but I couldn't think of anything clever to write. I still can't. This comment is the product of my addled, low-blood sugar-ed mind. I'm posting it because I know you'll still like me after reading this. Because YOU'RE AWESOME.

    ps GFC: BooBooNinja
    I also retweeted your tweet a few minutes ago.
    hermano dot buster dot bluth at gmail dot com (I like Arrested Development, ok?)

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    1. lola seicentoDecember 20, 2012 at 9:20 PM

      LOL!!! OMG- I am a HUGE HUGE HUGE fan of Arrested Development!! BEST. SHOW. EVER! I can't wait for the upcoming new episodes that will precede the movie!! I love the demented and maladjusted Bluth family! The worst decision in the world was canceling that show!!

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  21. WhitneyDecember 20, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    Hi! I'm Whitney Evans and really enjoy reading your blog. I'm a newbie here and have just started to discover the world of nail and beauty blogs. I didn't read any of the other responses as not to copy their answers...so I hope mine is unique. I want to try this product because I am just starting to expand my beauty routine and have just begun to try other products that are not sold at the drugstore. I'm learning that I can mix and match beauty lines and that there are a ton of great beauty products out there. What really draws me to this product is that it is a multitasker and can be used in a pinch. My husband is getting ready to deploy with the Navy and I have two small kids under two and a half. It's hard to spend a lot of time on myself with two short people running around. This product would round out my expanding stash and will help me feel like a real person everyday. For some reason getting made-up makes me feel more confident, even if I don't leave the house. Thanks for offering this contest!

    Whitneyevans29 at gmail dot com

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    1. lola seicentoDecember 20, 2012 at 9:31 PM

      Hi Whitney! Thank you- I'm so happy that you enjoy reading my blog-- that means a great deal to me! Susan Thompson Cosmetics Liquid Blushes are great multitasks that allow you to look put together in no time at all! It is perfect for busy women who barely have time to think of themselves-- so I think that you would find it a perfect product. I agree that taking a little time to pamper oneself goes a long way to making you feel ready to face the world. I often have so little time in the morning that I barely have the time to look in the mirror to make sure that I don't have toothpaste on my face- let alone apply makeup- LOL!! Therefore, I find products like this one invaluable because I can apply it to my cheeks with my fingers and put the leftover on my lips. Two more seconds to add a little eyeliner and mascara, and then grab my purse and run out the door! xoxo

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  22. jannatul12December 21, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    This is really a nice giveaway! Thank you so much.
    GFC: rahamoni
    I have never heard of this brand befre.Interested to try it.If win,will use it as blush
    Happy Holiday!!

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    1. lola seicentoDecember 21, 2012 at 7:58 AM

      You are very welcome, Jannatul! Happy Holidays to you as well! :-)

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  23. UnknownDecember 21, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    i would use it except from blush as a lipstick with gloss over it and perhaps as an eyeshadow with black eyeliner and lots of mascara.it is perfect to have it on your bag.my e-mail is tzeni16@yahoo.gr Happy holidays!

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    1. lola seicentoDecember 21, 2012 at 11:23 AM

      Hi tzeni pap! It really is an amazing shade, and you are so right- it's perfect to carry in your bag! Happy holidays to you as well! :-)

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  24. IrisDecember 24, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    I'd love to win Mim's The Word liquid blush as the colour looks like it'd go perfectly with my skintone. It'd give me the chance to try out a new variety of blush. I've only recently started using it (purchased the Hello Kitty Graffiti palette for the eyeshadows, ending up loving the blushes too) despite having used makeup since I was 11.

    I'd use Mim's the Word as a blush and perhaps try it out on the lips too.

    I follow on Google Friend Connect under the name "Iris" and by email with mousewings [at] gmail [dot] com. Thank you for the giveaway and happy holidays!

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    1. lola seicentoDecember 24, 2012 at 10:21 PM

      Hi Iris! You are very welcome for the giveaway! Happy Holidays to you as well! Mim's the Word is a really gorgeous blush-- I think that you would really love it! :)

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  25. Jenny71December 30, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    I'd love to win this blush because I am outrageously pale. Winning this blush would allow me to fight the good fight against people who think I am one of the walking dead. This blush looks like it could give the sweet glow you see on children's cheeks in the winter - I love it! Thanks so much for this giveaway for your readers. My email is lambert93@gmail.com. Happy New Year!

    P.S. Do you know if Barneys has another cosmetic event in February? I've fallen in love with the Sunday Riley products I've read about on your blog.

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    1. lola seicentoDecember 30, 2012 at 4:51 PM

      Hi Jenny71! I definitely think that you would love Mim's the Word-- it is the perfect blush, in my opinion!

      Funny that you should ask about the Barneys Bag Event-- I just spoke with my contact about it two days ago! Yes, they will be having a bag event in February, and as soon as the specifics are released to me, I will publish them for you guys!

      Happy New Year! :-)

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  26. lola seicentoDecember 31, 2012 at 12:02 AM

    Thank you for your entries! This contest is now closed. The winner will be selected, notified, and announced in the next few days! Happy New Year!

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