It’s… FRIDAYYYY!!
I must admit this week has been a toughy so to say I’m glad to see the weekend is a slight understatement. However, yesterday I arrived home a very happy gal indeed as news broke that the postman had delivered a special little pressie just for me *cue mass hysteria*
For those of you who missed my wailing and flailing last Friday night… I won my 1st EVER give-away!! Now if any of you are as unlucky as I am when it comes to raffles, give-aways, scratch cards and anything that requires a smile from Lady Luck you’ll understand my bellows of joy as I discovered ‘little ole me’ was announced the winner of a beautiful Benefit give-away competition from the lovely Melissa of Melissa Claire Leslie.
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“Okay, what about the goodies?” I hear you hark!!
Settle back and I’ll give you a guided tour of what I received…
1) First thing my eyes locked upon was this gorgeous little presentation box… it also has a magnetic closure which makes it perfect for storing some little beauty trinkets & accessories in. A girl can never have too many pretty boxes, right?!
2) Inside the pretty little box I discovered this gorgeous mini cosmetic bag. We’re planning a few little mini-breaks this year so this will be the perfect travel solution for storing my ‘jolly hol’ make-up essentials. Could it BE any cuter?! *swoon*
3) Hidden inside my new mini Benefit bag (it’s like pass the parcel now!!) I spotted these yummy treats perched on top of a very cutely wrapped tissue package… who doesn’t love lolly pops & love hearts? * cue happy dance*
4) My tissue package contained a few exceptionally exciting samples my skin has been itching to try. Two of the samples are from the SO RADIANT range:
Instant Comeback Facial Serum: An instant boost for youthful skin (just what I need right now!) which claims to make tired looking skin plumped, hydrated and feeling firmer.
It’s Potent Eye Cream: Fades dark circles & helps smooth fine lines for brighter younger looking eyes… I have a feeling I’ll wake up looking a decade younger tomorrow morning!
5) My final sample is a trial of the infamous POREFESSIONAL: A silky, oil free PRO balm that quickly helps minimise the appearance of pores & fine lines for smoother-than-smooth skin.
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So there you have it, a guided tour of my give-away goodies. How lucky am I? I’m chomping at the bit to try each and every one of them. I’ll be sure to keep you all updated with how I get on in a few future review posts!
*Apologies if the images are a tad blurry, I didn’t have time to whip out my hubby’s DSLR *Oo-err missus* So I had to settle for a few iPhone snaps instead.
Thanks again to the lovely Melissa who’s had me grinning like a Cheshire cat all week. My prize is every bit as beautiful as I imagined & I can’t wait to get trying my exciting new samples! How did you know I love blackcurrant lolly pops & Love Hearts so much?! Friday night treats = sorted 😉 hehe
Even Gomez was purring with excitement at the parcel revealing shenanigans…
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Wishing you all a super weekend Beauty Buddies,
Great goodies! Sorry to hear you’ve had a tough week. Here’s to the weekend x
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Thank you so much lovely – they certainly helped cheer it up!! And indeed… to the weekend *clink clink* hehe 😀 x
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Awwh yay!! Congratulations Karen! A prize well deserved, and what perfect timing to put a smile on your face after a tough week. Now sit back and relax and enjoy your new goodies 🙂
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Awwwh thank you sweetie – that’s so kind of you to say 🙂 I think I’ll take your advice indeedly hehe Have a super weekend huni ❤ Xo
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Great post as always, Karen 🙂 The Benefit Porefessional is such a lovely product! Have a great weekend 😀 xx
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Thank you so much lovely, such an encouraging comment!! I’ve heard great things about it so can’t wait to see how it does on my skin 😉 You too huni ❤ Xo
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The gifted box is so pretty. So I guess you can receive a pretty gift. 🙂 Also wishing a happy weekend.
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Thank you – it is indeed!!! Happy weekend to you too 🙂 x
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So happy for you! I think you will love the Porefessional primer, it’s my favorite 🙂 And what a cute box and cosmetic bag! Enjoy your goodies! ❤ Xoxo
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Awh, thank you chum!! I cannot WAIT to try it Katie – heard so many great things 🙂 Isn’t it a cutie? Thanks again huni, will do!! Hope you’re feeling okay today ❤ Xo
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You’re welcome! 🙂 It is so cute!! You really deserve it!! I am doing okay today thanks. Just going to be a resting and relaxing day today. I hope you’re having a good day today too! ❤ Xo
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Glad to hear your relaxing & resting Katie!!! Thanks again & have a great weekend, will drop you a few lines v soon huni ❤ Xo
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Ok sounds great!! You have a great weekend too! ❤ Xo
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Congrats! 🙂 You are gonna love the Pore professional by Benefit ! 🙂
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Thank you so much for stoping by and following 🙂 Yes, I’m reeeeeeeally looking forward to trying it out as have read such great reviews about it 😀 Have a great weekend Xo
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I’m sorry to hear this has been a tough week for you! *hug* what great little goodies you received! Not to mention the bag is uber adorable! 🙂 Gomez is adorable 🐈 Happy TGIF! ❤️xo
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Awh thank you Leah, the parcel helped cheer it up – as did you lot leaving such lovely comments and sending me virtual donuts 😉 haha They are super cute pressies, Gomez definitely liked them lol Have a great weekend gorgeous gal ❤ Xo xo
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Thank you! I hope you have a great weekend as well! Xo
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Jealous would not be the right word! xxx
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LOL Natalie you’re a toot huni 😀 have a great weekend ❤ Xo xo
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Goodies in the mail make any day a little brighter! Have a good weekend!
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100% Jamie – I was beaming from ear to ear, nothing better than opening an exciting looking parcel with your name on it 😀 X
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Internet Hugs your way Karen xoxox
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Thank you sweetie, right back at ya ❤ Xo
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Congratulations on winning Karen! ❤ That's so exciting hehe. Love the Benefit bag!
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Thanks so much huni – it’s such a cutie, so chuffed 😀 Have a great weekend & thanks for stopping by Xo
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You’re welcome, it really is a cutie! 🙂 Thank you, have a lovely weekend too! Always glad to stop by your blog! ❤
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What a lovely comment & likewise huni 🙂 Xo
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Awesome goodies! Congrats :)!
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Thanks so much lovely 🙂 have a great weekend X
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Congratulations Karen! I have never won any giveaway lol 🙂 This is lovely goodies and loved the packaging too:) enjoy with them.
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Thanks so much Silky – glad I’m not the only one that doesn’t win… ever!!! lol Packaging is beautiful & looking forward to using them! Have a great weekend & thanks for stopping by 🙂 X
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your very welcome huni 🙂 heheh Now you already winner so I am the only one now hahahahah. great enjoy playing with those goodies. Good nite 🙂 ❤ and Thank you!
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LOL LOL – Ooooh gosh I feel so bad, you have to win something now too!!!!! *sob* 😦 Awwwh I will indeed Silky, my skin could do with a Benefit overhaul haha Xo
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How fun! really cute bag.
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Thanks Jassy – I love it!! Very cute indeed 😀 X
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Sorry to hear that you week didn’t go too well but those are some nice goodies! 🙂 Also your cat is sooooo cute! He looks like my tuxedo kitty! 🙂 Cheer up sweet girl! ❤
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Thank you sweetie – cheering up a little better now the weekend is here *woo hoo* Isn’t he a sweetie – awww you’ve a tuxedo too? They’re so lovely – I adore little black & white’s 🙂 Thank you for your encouraging words as always *hugs* K xo xo
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Yep, I have a black & white kitty, he’s a doll and snuggles me rotten. 🙂 I also have an orange tabby is also relentless for attention, he wants to be petted all day, everyday. lol Have a wonderful weekend! ❤
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Awwwh Jen they sound adorable!! I love ginger tabbies, they’re renowned to be great house cats apparently 🙂 Our wee female cat Peppa is a bit like that too tho she’s more torty/brindle – isn’t bothered by strangers and will make herself know that she enjoys the attention 😀 Gomez however is terrified of grass… so you can imagine how ‘unique’ he is *rolls eyes * They’ve all got their own wee personalities, love it lol ❤ xo
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Awwww yaY go you!!!!! 😀
The packaging is super cute!! Have ypu tried the Porefessional yet??
Eh big ole hands up over here on the never if ever winning anything!! ✋
Althooooough in saying that I did kinda win €300 at bingo when I was down home with the mammy the other week soOoo all my years of not winning have pretty much been negated by that ginormo windfall!! 😀
I get so giddy when the postman comes with pressies!
I even get excited by items I buy MYSELF off eBay!!
Ha sad much Maria 😊
Congratulations on your prize!!
Have lots of fun playing with all your lotions & potions! 😘
P.S Gomez is a bit fricken adorable!! 😍
xO
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Hey huni – your comment NEVER fail to make me giggle!!! Haven’t tried it yet, but hoping to this weekend *woo hoo*
Wow, well done on your windfall… that’s pretty Epic!!! I’m sure you were one happy gal leaving that bingo hall with that sum 😉 hehe Well done!!!! Lucky lady!!
Oh I know – the postman and his goodies have me going, even when it’s not mine I’m blurting around the house for whoever to come and open it lol But sure, just shows we’re easily pleased eh? haha
Thanks so much for stopping by huni – wishing you a fabby weekend!!! ❤ xo xo
Ps: Gomez sends his thanks for the compliments… he's certainly a handsome little ball of furr lol 😀 X
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*Lol @ if anyone is as unlucky as me *… you are not alone my dear.. My opotimistic attitude never helps. :)… enjoy your new goodies ..
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Glad to hear it huni 😉 haha Thank you so much, will do 😀 XXX
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Well done on your giveaway Karen!! I’m so sorry this week has been a bad one, just remember bad times don’t last forever. Sending lots of love and hugs your way sweetie ❤️❤️❤️ xxxxxxxxx
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You are so true Hayley – it’s just keeping that in mind 🙂 Thank you for the encouraging comment huni! Huge hugs & ❤ 's right back at ya, hope you have an awesome weekend 😀 XXXXXXX
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Yay! This is such a lovely prize, Karen! Congratulations! 😀
I am just as unlucky when it comes to prizes. Since you are having luck, maybe I should enter a few. 😉
Gomez is adorable. 😀 xx
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Isn’t it a cutie Nadine – I knew you’d love it huni, thank you hehe 😀
Absolutely – get entering… sending lots of Irish luck your way, hopefully it’ll pay off lol XX
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hahaha thank you! You will be the first person I tell if the Irish luck pays off. 😉 xx
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Woo hoo! I should hope so missy!!!!! lol ❤ XXX
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Congrats! At least it’s the weekend! Time to relax and enjoy. Your kitty is adorable! I have 2 black and white ones myself.
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Yay for the weekend – that sounds like a perfect plan Jamie! Thanks he is indeed a handsome little chappy, that’s so lovely you have 2 of them!! 🙂 x
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I’m with you Karen, I couldn’t be more happy that the weekend is finally here. This week has been rough. I hope yours gets better too. I imagine that we will be relaxing in a similar fashion: cozy pjs, snacks, tv or movie. Cheers to Friday! 😄
Congrats on winning the giveaway. Looks like you made out well.
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You know the weird thing Asa, in a strange way it helps knowing someone else has had it rough too!!! Obviously I hope your weekend cheers you up immensely too huni… and yes that is exactly what I have planned too – pjs, snacks, tv. LOVE IT! lol
Awh thank you so much – it certainly helped lift the spirits 🙂 Enjoy your weekend hun & thanks for such a lovely comment *hugs* Xo
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I’m the same way, it’s nice to know that I’m not alone. Hope your weekend was awesome! Mine was busy but good.
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Congrats on winning the giveaway! Those samples look amazing, and the packaging is gorgeous!
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Thank you Kelly, I’m bowled over by them & the packaging too 🙂 Have a great weekend huni & thanks for stopping by X
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YAY!!!! Getting things in the mail is always exciting, but it is definitely the best when a present arrives! It looks amazing and I’m so happy you won it!! I hope you win lots more to come 😀
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Camilla
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Me too Cam, I’m absolutely besotted with it – so darn cute & quirky!!! Yes, a pressie arriving is just the best thing and thank you SO much for your kind words (if truth be told I’m happy I won it too haha) lol Awh that is the sweetest thing, if I do, I’ll definitely consider you my lucky charm 😀 Have a super weekend lovely ❤ XXX
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Nothing better then coming home to a parcel! I get excited when it is something that I ordered online for myself, so I can only imagine how exited you were when it is something that you have won! Congratulations on winning and I am happy to hear it made you smile at the end of a not so good week.
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What a lovely comment Jasmine – thank you so so much huni! I too get super excited at things arriving, it almost makes me want to order a few more goodies just to relive the excitement of the postman arriving with my goodies haha Thanks again lovely & have a super weekend ❤ Xo
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Ooooooo, yay! Seems like this past week was the week of not-so-good weeks! But I am glad this beauty came to your doorstep. Mail is so lovely! ❤
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Oh no – not you to huni 😦 (I’m taking it your week wasn’t entirely amazing either!) Yep, I’m with you on that one – amazing what an exciting delivery can do to lift the spirits 😀 Hope you’re well Cyndel Xo
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Well done! I’m well jel! Hope you love Benefit as much as I do. Jo x ps Gomez is so cute!
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Awh thanks Jo ❤ I'm sure'll I'll be hooked to them after these samples hehe! Thanks for stopping by huni 😀 Xo
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Congratulations!! 🙂 those are some fabulous stuff in there. Have a great weekend!
Hajara | Chocolatefrosst Xx
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Thanks Hajara – I agree, I’m a lucky gal hehe 😀 Same to yourself huni, hope you’re keeping well & thanks for stopping by ❤ Xo
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Congratulations Karen! Have fun trying them all out 🙂 xxx
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Thanks so much Rachel 🙂 Will do!!! Hope you’re having a great weekend Xo
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I hope you are too! 🙂 xxx
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Am indeed thanks lovely X
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You lucky girl you! I love Benefit products, and their clever packaging even more 🙂
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Thanks Tezzy, I sure am!! The packaging is gorgeous – very impressed 🙂 X
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Hey I just nominated you for the Sisterhood of the Blogger Award! Check out my post here for the rules http://poresforthought.com/ xx
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Ooooh thank so much lovely – this has made my weekend *yay* 😀 X
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Such a nice prize! That bag is just adorable 😀 Do enjoy your new things Karen, you deserve it ❤
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Thanks so much Anne, I absolutely adore the little bag and can’t wait to try out the samples also!! Hope you had a lovely weekend huni ❤ Xo
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I can totally imagine 😀
Weekend was fine, although I was forced to forgo pancakes…planning to rectify that soon 🙂 Hope yours was great! ❤
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Glad to hear it Anne 🙂 Me and you both, no pancakes this end either – looks like we both missed out as someone forgot to buy milk *sob* Hopefully next weekend 😉 Otherwise it was great X
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Oh my, must be the universe telling us something! Def next weekend though 🙂
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I think so Anne 😉 I’m taking the view that good thing comes to those who wait, aka – you & I lol X
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