LolaStarHearts First Birthday! + Giveaway!

Not only is today my lovely mum’s birthday, but today is LolaStar Hearts' first Birthday/Anniversary/Blogiversary – whatever you call it, today’s the day. 

I can’t tell you how crazy it feels to have had this little blog going for a year, and what a year it has been. I’ve met some amazing, gorgeous bloggers, been to some amazing events and set up my own blogging event, worked with brands that I’ve fallen in love with, and just had a complete blast.

There have obviously been bad times but I can hand-on-heart say that it’s been the most amazing experience and I can't wait for what my blogging future holds. I want to say a huge thank you to all of you who read and comment on my blog – it means so, so much to me and I’m so grateful.

Just before Christmas I reached 1000 followers, which is just insane! When I first started blogging I really didn’t see that happening, so again – a huge thank you!

So to celebrate two huge milestones for LolaStar Hearts I’m planning a little giveaway. One of you lucky folk will win a YSL Lipstick in a colour of your choice. My YSL Rouge Volupte Spicy Pink Lipstick is my absolute favourite of all time so if you don’t have one then you definitely need one in your lippy collection!

I’ll be buying the winner’s lipstick from John Lewis so please make sure you give me your first and second choices in case any are sold out!

As always entries via the Rafflecopter form below.

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This giveaway is open internationally and will end on the 31^st January; the winner will be announced shortly after. If you’re under 16 please get permission from your parent or guardian to disclose your address. Entries will be checked and verified before winner is announced.
 Good luck!

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Illamasqua Giveaway Winner

Just a quick post to announce the winner of my Illamasqua giveaway. A huge thank you to everyone who entered, without further ado the winner is …

Congratulations!

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I’ve sent you an email so let me know your address as soon as you can!

Thanks again everyone.

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CLOSED: International Giveaway: Illamasqua Beauty Box

<sappy stuff> When I first started blogging in January I never imagined that it would have brought me on such a journey. I’ve met so many lovely people, lots of them I’d now consider friends. Lots of amazing opportunities have also passed my way so it’s time for me to say a huge thank you. </sappy stuff>

Whenever I hold a giveaway I always think about what it is that I’d like to win, so this time it’s an Illamasqua Alter Ego Selection. It’s actually a mystery selection but I’m going to ruin the surprise so the winner knows that they’re getting – sorry!

Nail varnish in Collide | Liquid Metal in Electrum | Lipstick in Blaze

Powder Blusher in Create | Powder Eye Shadow in Never | Intense Lip Gloss in Twist

Entry is pretty standard via the rafflecopter widget. I’ve made following via GFC a manatory entry, but Wordpress bloggers can follow with their Twitter account (or GMail, if you have one).

If you're under 16 then please get permission from your parents before entering! International bloggers please be aware that you'll be responsible for customs charges - if any!

This giveaway will run until the 24^th October and the winner will be announced shortly after.

Good Luck!

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And again, a big thank-you to each and every one of you.

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Winner Of My MAC Lipstick Giveaway

Congratulations to Lisa who won my Summer Giveaway.

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I've already emailed Lisa and two MAC lipsticks in Ruby Woo and Chatterbox will be on their way to you very soon.

Thank you to everyone who entered!

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[CLOSED] Summer Giveaway: Two MAC lipsticks

I’ve been wanting to hold this giveaway for a while now and had my eye on a Zara bag, but since I blog more about beauty I figured my giveaway prize should reflect that.

So.

For my Summer Giveaway I’ve decided to give away two MAC lipsticks (in shades of your choice).

I don’t own any MAC lipsticks myself, but I’ll [finally] be purchasing mine when I buy the winners’ shades.

This giveaway is open internationally however; the winner will be responsible for any custom charges.

The rules:

♥ You must be following LolaStarHearts through GFC

♥ You must be aged 16 or over, or have parental permission to disclose your address

♥ All entries must be completed through the Rafflecopter form

♥ You can gain up to 10 entries for this giveaway, so make use of them!

Good Luck!

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My giveaway button:

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Natural Radiance Giveaway Winners

Just a quick post to announce the winners of my Natural Radiance sponsored giveaway(*).

It’s been way too long since I posted, but I’ve got some time off of work now so I’ll be posting as regularly as I can (read: I’ll be posting so much that you’ll get sick of me).

Anyway, the winners were chosen through Random.org and will all receive a Cucumber Collagen Sheet Mask.

Congratulations to:

Alex, of I’m a Weapon of Massive Consumption

Emma, of Beauty by Emma, &

Emily, of Describing Beauty

I’ve sent you all an email so get back to me as soon as you can! :)

Lola ..x

Natural Radiance Giveaway Reminder! .. - CLOSED

Hey guys, 

Just a quick reminder that my Natural Radiance giveaway closes tomorrow at midnight!

To be in with a chance of winning one of three Korean sheet masks, head over to my original post and enter [link]! 

Lola ..x

Natural Radiance: Cucumber Collagen Mask Review & Giveaway - CLOSED

The lovely people at Natural Radiance kindly sent me some facemasks to try out last week. I was particularly excited because they specialise in Korean sheet masks and I’d never tried any before.

I received a Purederm cucumber collagen mask(*) with vitamin E, which “visibly moisturises the skin and restores skin tone after UV exposure”. Unfortunately I haven’t been in the sun, but working long days at a festival last week has taken its toll on my skin.

First impressions:

The packet says the liquid saturating the mask is 100% pulp. I was worried when I opened the mask as it seemed to be too liquid-y but it’s very thick and didn’t drip. I was hoping it would smell really fresh like cucumbers but there didn’t seem to be much scent to it at all.

The actual mask felt like baby wipe kind of material and was surprisingly thicker than I’d expected. It looked huge when I took it out of the packaging but I guess my face is bigger than I realised, as it seemed to fit with just a bit of overlap on the hairline.

I left it on for about 10 minutes more than the suggested 15minutes, until the edges started to dry. When I peeled it off my face felt a little sticky, but this disappeared within a few minutes once the residue was dry.

Probably the most unflattering mask I've ever tried! haha

Results:

Whilst I didn’t notice any visible difference in my skin, it feels a lot smoother and rehydrated. The boy even commented on how soft my face was. It was lovely and cooling, so definitely perfect for a quick fix once it gets a bit warmer, or generally if you’ve got dull, dry skin.

The only downside is that they make you look like a bit of a numpty. Excuse my miserable face in the pictures, it was a little awkward to smile!

Would I purchase?

Definitely. At just $0.88 each these are a complete steal! Unfortunately Natural Radiance doesn’t ship outside the UK just yet, but when they do I’ll definitely be buying!

Definitely check out the website, it’s sheet mask heaven!

I was also sent extra masks for a little giveaway so to be in with a chance of winning one of these lovely masks then to enter you must:

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    ♥ Be following my blog via GFC

 ♥ ‘Like’ the Natural Radiance Facebook page

   ♥ Leave a blog post comment with your GFC name & your favourite type of face mask.

Giveaway closes on Monday 21^st May.


There will be three winners, announced shortly after the giveaway closes.

Good luck! :)

*Product sent for review