INGLOT x JLO Giveaway

Miscellaneous

I really hope you’re not sick of giveaways on here… because I’ve got another one for you today! (I promise regular review content is coming shortly… I’m just trying to get settled again after Christmas holidays!)

A few weeks ago, I was invited by INGLOT to attend a preview screening of the new Jennifer Lopez movie, Second Act, at Yonge and Dundas in Toronto. I said yes, of course – because not only do I love INGLOT makeup desperately, but I also find myself often enjoying JLO’s acting in several movies over the decades. The movie was cute (a typical rom com with a slight twist), what was also really nice was that INGLOT gave us some goodies from their line on the way out the door. And, as it so happens, I actually already own every single product they gifted me (I told you I loved INGLOT!), so I decided to turn it around and do a giveaway with these awesome products.

If you want to hear more on the INGLOT x JLO collection that launched last year, please see my post from May!

On to the giveaway! One winner will receive:

  • INGLOT Cosmetic Bag Gold & Pink
  • INGLOT x JLO eyeshadow in J331 Bordeaux
  • INGLOT x JLO eyeshadow in J303 Deep Amethyst
  • INGLOT Body Pigment Powder in Matte 156
  • INGLOT Aquastic Cream Eye Shadow in shade 18
  • INGLOT x JLO Eyeliner Gel in J511 Midnight
  • INGLOT x JLO Brow Liner Gel in J503 Truffle
  • INGLOT x JLO Liquid Lipstick in J775 Passion
  • INGLOT HD Highlighter Trio in shade 102
  • Second Act Nail File

Giveaway Rules

  • This giveaway is open internationally!
  • This giveaway starts on January 2, 2019, and runs for one week.
  • One winner will receive the prize pack pictured and described above.
  • Please be aware that all entries will be double checked to ensure fairness.
  • Once the winner has been contacted, they will have 48 hours to provide me with their mailing address. If the winner fails to respond within that time frame, I will pick another winner. (And so on.)
  • Giveaway winners will be responsible for any customs charges enforced by their country upon receipt of the package.
  • “Giveaway accounts” will not be considered for this prize. (If you want to know what I mean by that, please click here.)

Good luck!
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Real Techniques Brush Crush Volume II Review

Makeup, Reviews

Real Techniques Brush Crush Collection

There isn’t brush brand out there that excites me outside of Real Techniques – I swear! Brushes, by and large, are tools and therefore not really that interesting to me… except when Real Techniques puts out a new brush range, be it shapes, or differently coloured handles… well… I actually get a little bit excited!

Real Techniques Brush Crush Collection
Real Techniques Brush Crush Collection

Within the Brush Crush Volume II Collection you’re getting four brushes and a sponge duo. The handles on the brushes have the appearance of frosted snow on a windshield, and the handle on the brushes are twisted for a little extra touch.

I tend to use my brushes not quite as they’re labeled – so for me the flat-angle foundation brush made a great stamping and blending tool for blush. And I used the blush brush more as a highlighter brush. The larger powder brush was great for applying all over face powder, but I found it to be a touch too floppy for precise application like blush. The eyeshadow brush is similar to all of the other RT blending brushes I have, which is to say it’s wonderful! I have about four or five of these in constant rotation in my daily routine, so I’m always happy to add another one into the mix.

Close up detail of the marbling in the sponge
Close up detail of the marbling in the sponge

The sponge duo set are absolutely beautiful to look at – I love, love, LOVE the marbling on them. I found the texture to be identical to my beloved Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge, but the shape made it a little bit more awkward to hold in my hand. Overall, I like the appearance of the rounded sponge, and it does apply foundation the exact same way as my regular sponge, but the shape isn’t necessarily right for me. That being said, I’ll be using the sponges up I feel like they need to replaced, so they’re definitely a good product!

Close up of the cracked ice/snow on a windshield look of the brush handles.
Close up of the cracked ice/snow on a windshield look of the brush handles.

I really can’t get over just how beautiful the brush handles are though! That cracked ice appearance is one of my most favourite things I’ve ever seen in a makeup product, and I’m so happy to have a set of brushes that have that design on them.

Your best bet for finding the Brush Crush Volume II range is at Walmart.ca – I can see the entire range is still available online.

And now… on to the giveaway!

Real Techniques Brush Crush Set Giveaway

Giveaway Rules

  • This giveaway is open to Canada only!
  • This giveaway starts on December 21, 2018 and runs for one week.
  • One winner will receive the Real Techniques Brush Crush Volume II – brushes (4) and sponge duo.
  • Please be aware that all entries will be double checked to ensure fairness.
  • Once the winner has been contacted, they will have 48 hours to provide me with their mailing address. If the winner fails to respond within that time frame, I will pick another winner. (And so on.)

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The products featured in this post were sent to me for consideration, and the prize pack is provided by the PR team.