I'm one of those people who never wins anything. At least, I was until about six weeks ago, when a package arrived out of the blue from the lovely people at ProductTesting.uk.com. Apparently, I had been selected at random from their list of beauty bloggers to win a free gift - and what a free gift it is! This Estee Lauder Dream Pink Collection consists of a Pure Color Lasting Shimmer lipstick, two Pure Color Nail Lacquers and a fold-over makeup bag, and is the result of a collaboration between Evelyn Lauder and Elizabeth Hurley in support of Breast Cancer Awareness.
The lipstick is full-sized; the nail polishes miniature (5 ml). All are beautifully packaged, and all, of course, are pink.
This nail polish is called Berry Hot. It's a beautiful shade of what I would call "Indian pink", deep and vibrant, with a delicate sprinkling of gold glitter running through it. It is beautiful - far more so than I've been able to capture in the photo below. Damn the UK Winter and its near-total absence of light!
The second polish is called Blushing Lilac and it's probably my favourite item from the set. It's a gorgeous, glossy, pinky nude that just looks so flattering on. Like Berry Hot, there's the tiniest amount of fine gold glitter in this that adds the subtlest of sheens. Both polishes are nice and smooth to apply and take two coats to become opaque.
Finally, this is the limited edition lipstick in Dream Pink. My apologies if this photo looks more like I'm trying to show you my eye makeup - lighting issues aside, it was "one of those days" and this is the only shot of the 40,000 I took in which I don't look like something from a horror movie. But you can still see how beautiful the lipstick is. It feels creamy and moisturising to apply and it lasts all day. The colour is nearly identical to the Berry Hot nail polish and I will definitely be rocking them together for maximum impact on a night out soon. I reckon the vibrant pink would really stand out at a Christmas party amid all the usual reds, berries and glitters. I also think it would look equally amazing in the Summer.
If you like the look of this gift set, it retails at £28 - a bargain if you consider that you can pay up to £24 for an Estee Lauder lipstick alone. Add to that the fact that £10 of that goes to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, and I reckon this would make a fantastic Christmas present for any makeup lover.
What do you guys think?
Kate x
That lipstick looks gorgeous on you! Such a stunner.
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Thank you so much! x
DeleteThe nail polish is suchhh a gorgeous shade - how good that you won this!
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I know, I was so happy when I opened it! The polishes are beautiful colours. x
DeleteWow, what a gorgeous set! Love that it supports Breast Cancer Research too :)
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I know, such a fantastic cause.x
DeleteOooh all these colours are absolutely gorgeous - love gift sets like this and the fact it supports Breast Cancer too - love it! :)
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I agree - it's a really lovely set and such a great way to support a worthy cause. x
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Thank you Tyana! x
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ReplyDeleteI love the bright pink nail varnish - looks so lovely and vibrant! xx
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It's gorgeous - definitely an all year rounder! x
DeleteI´m in love with all things pink haha x3 lovely review!
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It's just the best colour, isn't it?! x
DeleteYou really suit the lip colour hun! I am loving the Berry Hot it's gorgeous.
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Thank you so much! x
DeleteThis is such a bargain! I wish I could get this in Portugal!
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It really is a bargain! Perhaps check to see if they will ship it internationally? x
DeleteThank you so much Michaella! I've actually been following you for a while! x
ReplyDeleteThis gift set is amazing,it has great price! I love color of listicks, it suits to you!
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Wow all of the colours in this set are soo nice. It would definitely make a good present for any beauty lover!
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This looks wonderful! By the way, I was wondering if you would like to follow each other through Bloglovin. Just follow me, and I will follow you back right away! :)
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