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The Best in Beauty From the Boot: The GIVEAWAY Edition! ($148 Value)

July 18th, 2016 by Carolina Braina 51 Comments

*** Thank you for entering, everyone!***
The giveaway is now closed. Congratulations, Becky! (@beekeyperuk). You’re the lucky makeup lover. 🙂 Enjoy your prize.
Italian Makeup Giveaway
Who’s ready to win some Italian makeup?

Good luck!If you thought that Italians were only good at making cars that cost more than houses, drool-inducing food, shoes, colosseums, towers, and thousand-year-old churches…

Well, I hope my Best in Beauty From the Boot series here on Makeup and Beauty Blog during Karen’s maternity leave showed you that we may also know a thing or two about makeup.

It’s forming neat and tidy queues (there are literally no queues in Italy; just messy groups of people ruled by “survival of the fittest,” LOL), yielding the right-of-way to vehicles or pedestrians, and parking within the lines that we struggle with, and I guess you can blame that on our national artistic soul. I mean, artists do have a reputation for not conforming to rules, right? No one’s perfect. 🙂

But let’s focus on the good things that my country has to offer (always focus on the good!).

You know, I was taught to share the best things in life with friends and family, and I wish I could share some of the things that Italy is known for with you, like homemade lasagna, Valentino pumps, shiny Lamborghinis, or magnificent colosseums…but for shipping and budgetary reasons, it looks like I’m not going to be able to do that.

SORRAY!

How about a whole lot of UH-MAZING Italian makeup instead?!

IT’S GIVEAWAY TIME!

I’ve partnered with Karen to give away this handpicked prize package of some of my favorite Italian makeup (a $148/€134 value) to one lucky reader. I really think you’ll love these products.

PRIZE

Italian Makeup Giveaway
Ready to be shipped out to one lucky reader!

I’ve talked about most of these items in my Best in Beauty From the Boot series over the past few months since Connor Claire was born.

Here’s everything you’ll get in the prize:

  1. NABLA Eyeshadow Pan in Caramel
  2. NABLA Eyeshadow Pan in Rust
  3. NABLA Eyeshadow Pan in Desire
  4. NABLA Eyeshadow Pan in Sandy
  5. NABLA Eyeshadow Pan in Glitz
  6. NABLA Eyeshadow Pan in Water Dream
  7. NABLA Liberty Magnetic Palette
  8. NABLA Diva Crime Lipstick in Alter Ego
  9. NEVE Cosmetics Blush Garden in Tuesday Rose
  10. Collistar TWIST Ultra-Shiny Eyeshadow in 106 Bronze
  11. MADINA Exact Color Lipstick
  12. MADINA Prisma Blush in 03
  13. MADINA Prisma Allover Highlighter in 01
  14. Deborah 24ORE Color Mat Eyeliner in 10 Bamboo
  15. PUPA I’M Lipstick in 301 Poppy
  16. WYCON Long-Lasting Liquid Lipstick in 20 Sweet Strawberry

Italian Makeup Giveaway

If you’d like to sample some of the best makeup that Italy has to offer, enter this Instagram giveaway now!

TO ENTER

  1. Follow me, @carol_in_a_page, on Instagram
  2. Post a picture of one of your favorite pieces of makeup in the whole, wide universe, and include #winbeautyfromtheboot
  3. When you’re done, come back here and leave a comment on this blog post to let me know. The deadline to enter is midnight (PST) on Sunday, July 31st.

The giveaway is open to readers worldwide, but the prize will ship from me here in Italy, so if you win and you live outside the EU, you’ll be responsible for paying taxes and duties when the prize arrives.

Creating content for MBB and interacting with you guys has been both an honor and a pleasure. Thank you so much for your kind support and thoughtful comments!

I really hope to continue chatting with you about makeup and other things on my blog at carolinapage.eu, and I hope you visit Italy someday! 🙂

OK, I’m just gonna go now before I get sappy and emotional…

Good luck in the giveaway!

Carolina Braina


Hey, ladies (and gents), it’s Carolina here, reporting live from Bologna, Italy, to bring you the latest and greatest in beauty from the good ol’ continent! For an extra dose of that timeless Italian glam with a touch of humor and self-irony (because, you know, laughter is the best makeup), come say hi at carolinapage.eu and Instagram.

The Best in Beauty From the Boot: The GIVEAWAY Edition! ($148 Value) / Originally published July 18th, 2016

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  1. Jenn @ Fairest Run of All says

    July 18th, 2016 at 12:58 pm

    Done! Fingers crossed. ^_^ @pinkhatted

    Reply
    • Carolina Braina says

      July 19th, 2016 at 1:27 pm

      Hi Jenn, that’s great!
      Carolina Braina recently posted … A NARS Long Hot Summer Eyeshadow Palette Review & My Climatic Preferences

      Reply
  2. Meghan says

    July 18th, 2016 at 1:32 pm

    following!

    Reply
    • Carolina Braina says

      July 19th, 2016 at 1:31 pm

      Hi Meghan! Remember to also post a picture of one of your favorite pieces of makeup and use the hashtag #winbeautyfromtheboot in order to enter the giveaway. 🙂
      Carolina Braina recently posted … A NARS Long Hot Summer Eyeshadow Palette Review & My Climatic Preferences

      Reply
  3. melissa says

    July 18th, 2016 at 1:38 pm

    Done! I so hope I win <3 <3 <3 southernandsand

    Reply
    • Carolina Braina says

      July 19th, 2016 at 1:31 pm

      Hi Melissa, good luck! 🙂
      Carolina Braina recently posted … A NARS Long Hot Summer Eyeshadow Palette Review & My Climatic Preferences

      Reply
  4. Becky says

    July 18th, 2016 at 3:50 pm

    All done!! I’ll be sure to check out your blog, too – I’ve been loving the Beauty from the Boot series!
    Becky recently posted … Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm – Yep, even for oily skin!

    Reply
    • Carolina Braina says

      July 19th, 2016 at 1:32 pm

      Yay, I’m glad you’ve been enjoying the series!
      Carolina Braina recently posted … A NARS Long Hot Summer Eyeshadow Palette Review & My Climatic Preferences

      Reply
  5. anusha says

    July 18th, 2016 at 5:35 pm

    Already following u before u joined mbb.. posted my absolute fav dior addict shine extreme lucky lipstick picture.. 🙂 done!

    Reply
    • Carolina Braina says

      July 19th, 2016 at 1:35 pm

      Hi Anusha! Did you use the hashtag #winbeautyfromtheboot? Remember to add it in case you haven’t! 😉
      Carolina Braina recently posted … A NARS Long Hot Summer Eyeshadow Palette Review & My Climatic Preferences

      Reply
  6. Annmarie says

    July 18th, 2016 at 10:33 pm

    Fingers crossed. I’d love this is would do an awesome post about this on my blog if I win pleeeeease be me xx

    Reply
    • Carolina Braina says

      July 19th, 2016 at 1:37 pm

      Thank you for entering! 🙂
      Carolina Braina recently posted … A NARS Long Hot Summer Eyeshadow Palette Review & My Climatic Preferences

      Reply
  7. LindaLibraLoca says

    July 19th, 2016 at 3:08 am

    Puh, half of my makeup is already packed away… I will see what I can do.
    LindaLibraLoca recently posted … Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil – Babylonian confusion

    Reply
    • Carolina Braina says

      July 19th, 2016 at 1:38 pm

      C’mon, Anne! I’m sure you can figure something out. 😉
      Carolina Braina recently posted … A NARS Long Hot Summer Eyeshadow Palette Review & My Climatic Preferences

      Reply
  8. Twyla Munden says

    July 19th, 2016 at 8:06 am

    All Done!!
    It was fun having you around for a bit.. Adding your blog to my list now!! Good luck in the future..

    Reply
    • Carolina Braina says

      July 19th, 2016 at 1:39 pm

      Aww, thank you so much! It was fun being around. 😉
      Carolina Braina recently posted … A NARS Long Hot Summer Eyeshadow Palette Review & My Climatic Preferences

      Reply
  9. yelena says

    July 19th, 2016 at 10:12 am

    done and done. my instagram account is @yeleriv 🙂

    Reply
    • Carolina Braina says

      July 19th, 2016 at 1:41 pm

      Hi Yelena! Thank you for entering! 🙂
      Carolina Braina recently posted … A NARS Long Hot Summer Eyeshadow Palette Review & My Climatic Preferences

      Reply
  10. Shruthi Venkatesh says

    July 19th, 2016 at 10:51 am

    Done following carol and posted a pic of my fav makeup products!!
    Fingers crossed 🙂

    Reply
    • Carolina Braina says

      July 19th, 2016 at 1:42 pm

      Yay!
      Carolina Braina recently posted … A NARS Long Hot Summer Eyeshadow Palette Review & My Climatic Preferences

      Reply
  11. Karen says

    July 19th, 2016 at 11:23 am

    This has been the greatest season since Karen’s been on leave. I love it! I posted mine (insta: jk6113). 🙂

    Reply
    • Carolina Braina says

      July 19th, 2016 at 1:42 pm

      Hi Karen, thank you for entering!
      Carolina Braina recently posted … A NARS Long Hot Summer Eyeshadow Palette Review & My Climatic Preferences

      Reply
  12. Pamela Haddad says

    July 19th, 2016 at 11:46 am

    Carolina, thanks for the opportunity to win! I have been wanting to expand my make-up horizons to other countries. But I wouldn’t know what to buy, whenever I travel. So thank you!
    btw, you look SO much like my friend Gladys, it’s weird! I’m gonna try to post and I’ll tag you on IG, so you can see.

    Reply
    • Carolina Braina says

      July 19th, 2016 at 1:44 pm

      My pleasure!
      OMG, I’ve just seen the picture of your friend… We totally look alike!!!
      Carolina Braina recently posted … A NARS Long Hot Summer Eyeshadow Palette Review & My Climatic Preferences

      Reply
      • Pamela Haddad says

        July 19th, 2016 at 5:38 pm

        I know now I’m freaked cuz you both say that, too! They do say you have a twin, so you guys just found yours.

        Reply
  13. Laisha Reynolds says

    July 19th, 2016 at 12:52 pm

    I really hope to win! I posted my pic @makeupandbeautybyelle ?

    Reply
    • Carolina Braina says

      July 19th, 2016 at 1:45 pm

      Yay, thank you for entering!
      Carolina Braina recently posted … A NARS Long Hot Summer Eyeshadow Palette Review & My Climatic Preferences

      Reply
  14. sadaf shafer says

    July 19th, 2016 at 1:58 pm

    Hi Carolina im following you and i posted a picture and hashtag #winbeautyfromtheboot

    Reply
  15. Maren says

    July 19th, 2016 at 2:53 pm

    Done, darlin.’ @mronhubbard
    Maren recently posted … Un-Depress (Yourself) #19

    Reply
  16. Laure says

    July 20th, 2016 at 8:05 am

    Oh, I can’t believe you’re leaving this blog 🙁 It was great having you!
    I’ll have to keep track on your own blog 😉

    Reply
    • Carolina Braina says

      July 22nd, 2016 at 12:48 am

      Hi Laure, thank you so much!
      I hope I’ll still see you on my blog 🙂
      Carolina Braina recently posted … A NARS Long Hot Summer Eyeshadow Palette Review & My Climatic Preferences

      Reply
      • Laure says

        July 30th, 2016 at 6:05 am

        Sure thing 😉

        I also entered. ?
        @littlelupi

        Reply
  17. Sarah says

    July 21st, 2016 at 6:19 am

    In love with those goodies .. thnx carolina for the chance

    Reply
  18. Vineta says

    July 21st, 2016 at 11:49 am

    Done.Following and posted a pic. Fingers crossed! 🙂 (insta-vinchix6241)

    Reply
  19. Caitlyn S. says

    July 21st, 2016 at 10:40 pm

    Omg totally posted my entry like 2 days ago and forgot to comment, shreek! Well, hopefully I didn’t issue it.i Def had the idea post done days ago! I thought we had to pick just 1 item, which was a very hard choic! But she told me that we didnt, so I did a 2nd post tagging her with some of my other faves (don’t worry, I know I only get the 1st entry)….. I have never tried any of the makeup brands listed in her fabulous list! It would be very exciting to try them! Thanks for letting me know. I follow you, and now her on ig and my post is under @budgetbeautysite_cstone412cs
    Thanks again!

    Reply
  20. Caitlyn S. says

    July 21st, 2016 at 10:44 pm

    Wow my auto correct really killed that comment!
    Supposed to say,
    -Well, hopefully is didn’t miss it. (No idea where issue came from out of that lol)
    -I definitely had the ig post done days ago.
    -And choice is spelled wrong for some reason lol

    Thanks again! I gotta stop typing so fast on this tablet and need to start spell checking posts myself since obviously mine is the devil!

    Reply
  21. Annija says

    July 23rd, 2016 at 10:54 am

    Just posted! I’m @rigasmetroblogs 🙂

    I’ve tried some Italian makeup and so far I’ve liked everything! I have two Nabla 6-pan palettes that I love. It would be great to try these shades as well because I’ve been eyeing Water Dream for a while! Their color selection is great.

    I also had a lovely sheer lipstick from Pupa and some Kiko eyeshadows, but Nabla definitely is my favorite Italian brand I’ve tried so far! 🙂

    Thank you for hosting the giveaway!

    Reply
  22. LeAnn says

    July 23rd, 2016 at 11:42 pm

    Hi, all done! I’ve enjoyed your posts and would love to try some beauty from Italy! Thanks for the opportunity (:

    Reply
  23. Cindy says

    July 24th, 2016 at 12:34 pm

    Thank you. Reposted and following! 🙂

    Reply
    • Cindy says

      July 24th, 2016 at 12:36 pm

      I’m @rnchick12 on IG.

      Reply
  24. Gabrielle says

    July 24th, 2016 at 4:14 pm

    I followed you and have posted a picture! @velvetwhip

    Reply
  25. Coline T. says

    July 26th, 2016 at 12:14 am

    All done: @coline_touil
    thanks for this awesome giveaway! 😀

    Reply
  26. Anastasia T. says

    July 26th, 2016 at 2:09 am

    Done ! @anastasiat.t
    Great giveaway!!!

    Reply
  27. Agata says

    July 26th, 2016 at 6:44 am

    Took me a moment deciding what my favorite makeup product is, there are way too many sO I went with my current favorite! Winning this prize would be so amazing. It was a real pleasure reading your posts on here! Thank you for all your hard work! @herandmakeup

    Reply
  28. Shilpa Shetty says

    July 27th, 2016 at 6:31 am

    Thank you for the awesome giveaway,… My Instagram id is shilpashetty86

    Reply
  29. Efrain says

    July 27th, 2016 at 10:23 am

    Well I tagged you and I hope you don’t mind it, as Agatha sais it was a little hard to choose my favorites. I’m on Instagram as @efradiario and I’m crossing my fingers just because that blush is bloody gorgeous.

    Reply
  30. Andrea Darst says

    July 28th, 2016 at 1:16 pm

    Posted! @adarst213 on IG

    Reply
  31. Rebecca says

    July 28th, 2016 at 7:13 pm

    Done! 🙂

    Reply
  32. Victoria says

    July 29th, 2016 at 9:21 am

    Just entered and keeping my fingers crossed. I didn’t realise you had a blog so I must check that out :).

    Reply
  33. Cynthia Richardson says

    July 29th, 2016 at 2:45 pm

    Done
    @hofken

    Reply
  34. Natashakat says

    July 29th, 2016 at 4:38 pm

    instagram sissy899
    done

    Reply

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