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Win $1500+ in Beauty, Makeup, & Skincare!

One (1) lucky winner will receive $1385+ of beauty, makeup, and skincare products, courtesy of HauteLook! The prize package contains products from many of the beauty brands on sale this week during HauteLook’s Beauty Week!

Favorites such as DDF, Stila, LORAC, and NYX will be up for grabs. If you’re unfamiliar with HauteLook, it’s a members-only website (free sign-up) that offers daily sales on name brands, and sometimes, it also has beauty brands from 30-60% off.

Winner will receive…

  • Amika Tourmaline Curler
  • InStyler
  • NuFace Professional Facial Protocol
  • DDF Matifying Oil Control Moisturizer
  • Lorac Snake Charmer Palette
  • GO SMiLE Limited Edition Whitening System
  • Freeze 24-7 Instant Smoother and Brightener
  • Red Ginger Professional Eye Shadow Palette
  • Somme Institute Mobile Travel Kit
  • LightStim Anti-Aging Light
  • D’Arcy Formula No. 17 Overnight Drying Lotion
  • Enessa Clove Oil
  • Ellen Sirot Hand Perfection Nail & Cuticle Treatment
  • Stila Jewel Lip Glaze Trio
  • NYX For Your Eyes Only Smokey Eye Kit , Jumbo Eyeliner, and Eyebrow Pencil

RULES: All entries must be submitted by September 24th, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST. This contest is open to U.S. readers as pursuant to your local state/country’s laws. Winner will be chosen randomly and notified via e-mail. This post will be updated with the winner once the winner confirms.

Congratulations Kelsey!

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Alaina Avatar
Alaina

I’ve actually never used any of those brands.. I know, crazy! I’ve heard good things about Stila and NYX though so I’ll probably have a look at what they’ve got.

CaMesha Avatar
CaMesha

I am most excited to see the Instyler hair tool on sale. I have watched the informercial so many times. I think it is the perfect all in one hair tool to make fantastic looks that pair well with a beat face! I love all things beauty!!

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vnssa906

AHHH! I’m most excited to see Jessica Simpson’s line Hairdo by Jessica Simpson Hair Extensions. I remember seeing the bangs clip ins on E! one day, and fell in love… I wonder if they’ll have them <3

Sami Avatar
Sami

I’m most excited to see Amika Hair Styling Tools on Hautelook because recently I’ve really been trying hard to get better at styling my hair myself and so far I’m kind of failing lol

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tpzhearts

ok sorry for the double comment but all this time I’ve been entering your contests, I’ve just been copying and pasting the “Follow @temptalia & RT to win $1,500 in beauty loot! 3 ways to win/rules: http://budurl.com/hlgive” into my tweet box – is this not what “Retweeting” is? sorry i’m fairly new to twitter!

Ameera Avatar
Ameera

Hi guys, thanks for the great giveaway. I am probably one of the most devoted hautelookers. I check the website religiously every morning at 8:00 a.m. before work for great deals. I am always so excited to see Sinful or Affliction clothing on sale. I end up buying one of everything, since I love that type of clothing so much. I also love when Hautelook.com has EvePearl, Urban Decay, Lorac, Stila, and other high end brands on sale.

Thanks darlings.

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TheSerpentsApple

I’m actually excited for NYX! I really like their single eyeshadows and the round lipsticks and I literally have an Outlook reminder set for when they go on sale.

Julianna M. Avatar
Julianna M.

NYX Cosmetics! I’ve been holding back from ordering from them and now I have some extra incentive (and a yummy discount!!). RuPaul’s Drag Race really made me crave NYX.

Sandy Avatar
Sandy

Believe it or not, I’m most excited about NYX Cosmetics! I’ve been hearing about the quality for ages, and live nowhere near anyplace I can get my hands on some!

Beryl Avatar
Beryl

Definitely Rock & Republic cosmetics. I have bought some of their products and thought didn’t need more, but I found myself always tempted by their sales. Their products really are amazing.

Emma Avatar
Emma

I’m most excited to see NYX on Hautelook because they’ve never made an appearance there before. It will be interesting to see the prices (woohoo) 🙂 Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

Julia Avatar
Julia

The brand I’m most excited to see is probably the GOSMILE whitening system. No matter what your makeup is, a bright smile will always make you look fresh and polished 🙂

Ashley Palmer Avatar
Ashley Palmer

I’m most excited about NYX! I love their makeup and it isn’t readily available in my area. Love their jumbo eye pencils! Thanks for the awesome giveaway. 😀

Sam Avatar
Sam

I’m so excited to see NYX and InStyler. I’ve always wanted to try the InStyler so bad!!! It looks so much better for your hair than a straightener or a curling iron! And I’ve been trying so hard to keep my hair healthy.

Jillian Avatar
Jillian

This might sound silly, but …. GOSMiLE! I looooove their teeth whitening systems! So gentle on my teeth unlike the Crest ones that make me teeth feel like they’re going to instantly fall out! Yay, thanks HauteLook and thanks to you, Christine, as well!

=)

Valerie Brower Avatar
Valerie Brower

I am excited about LORAC products that will be going on sale. I started using LORAC wet/dry foundation and fell in love with the brand. Thanks for referring us to this awesome site!!

Brian McDowell Avatar
Brian McDowell

I bought some Stila Stuff yesterday already lol…I am looking forward to them bring Rock and Republic Cosmetics back for a last time so I can get whatever blushes they have, I got four last time and wish now I had just buckled and bought every one.

Jen Avatar
Jen

I’m most excited for NYX Cosmetics tomorrow. I can’t buy them anywhere near me, so I can’t wait to get a bunch for the lower prices 🙂 I already stocked up on Stila a few weeks ago when it was on sale on Hautelook!

Kristi Avatar
Kristi

Definitely LORAC! I’ve been wanting to try their products for a while now and I think this’ll be a great opportunity for me to do so 🙂 Awesome contest- Thanks Christine and Hautelook you rock!

Tawny Avatar
Tawny

I’m most excited to see NYX, LORAC & DDF on Hautelook. This week seems too freaking good to be true that they have a bunch of awesome brands on the site. If Urban Decay and ROCK&REPUBLIC were on this week, too, that would make my day !!!!!

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DolceAria

Honestly? There’ve been a few things I’m watching for this week, but the coup de gras was already last week, when they had Eve Pearl. I’m excited to try some of her other products for so very cheap, but I’m most thrilled to have a backup of my holy grail foundation. So anything I find this week is ice cream on the cake, because I already got what I really wanted!

Marian Avatar
Marian

I’m very excited to see Stila on Hautelook. I’ve never tried Stila despite the stellar reviews the products receive. I’d be very excited to be able to try some of their products.

Heather Avatar
Heather

I am most excited about GoSmile because it is the BEST teeth whitening system out there and the prices on Hautelook are AWESOME!!!! Thank you Christine for turning me on to Hautelook…I am addicted!

Jennifer Avatar
Jennifer

I’m most looking forward to see LORAC & NYX ; Lorac because I saw the item list up today and NYX because it’s such a affordable yet good quality brand, so I’m interested in seeing how much cheaper it can go !

Shanna Avatar
Shanna

Ahh I don’t even know! Maybe Stila. I love their products, but I’m pretty cheap (or as my mother likes to say, “frugal” haha) and I have a hard time spending money, even when I have it to spend. So I’ll have to go with Stila. 🙂

Ashley Avatar
Ashley

I’m excited about alterna! I’ve always wanted to try the line of hair products, but its a bit pricey for my college student budget. Now I get to purchase at a great discounted price 😉

Stephanie Briones Avatar
Stephanie Briones

I’m happy about stila being on sale! I hate to depot and deal with glue so seeing some high quality pans for so low a price is driving me nuts! Thanks for all the great contests

Snoe Avatar
Snoe

I’m excited about everything! But if I have to pick one it’d be NYX, they’re already so affordable but then you give a great discount on top? Talk about heaven! I’m also happy to see Stila again. Now I’m just waiting for GHD hehe :3

Elle Avatar
Elle

I’m totally excited for NYX, since there’s no place that sells it around me! I’m also excited for GoSMILE because my teeth can always use a pick-me-up.

Mel Avatar
Mel

NYX is a brand I have only discovered since it came to Australia this year. I am so impressed that such a quality brand is so affordable compared to other high end brands. I actually prefer NYX to the more expensive brands anyway in terms of incredible long lasting pigments and gorgeous shimmery finishes, I am just loving it. I like to buy NYX from the US to make sure I catch a real bargain 🙂

Lauren Avatar
Lauren

Was definitely excited to see Stila and now I am excited to see NYX. It’s already pretty cheap compared to high end makeup, so how much cheaper can it get? 🙂

Joanna Smith Avatar
Joanna Smith

Hi there! I’m a gal who definitely follows sales and will be enticed to purchase a brand I have been dying to try if I find it on sale. So I’d be totally stoked to see some Stila and Lorac products on sale or special promotions for them at HauteLook. I typically stay on the fence about buying higher end cosmetics until I am allured by a sale or promotional offer. I also would love to brighten my pearly whites since I am a coffee addict, so to see some special incentives for the Go Smile system would definitely be appealing to me, especially since the holidays are around the corner and I want to get some Holiday Glam going for myself!

Thank you so SO MUCH for the amazing chance to enter.

Joanna

rebecca Avatar
rebecca

I am most excited for NYX, since they’re inexpensive to begin with! Though I must say, the prices for Lorac items are unbelievable!

People, if you like any of the Lorac m/u, get it! It’s all great quality, and those prices are fantastic.

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Andrea Jaramillo

OMG!!! Lightstim! I have mild rosacea, therefore I cant use most of prescripton strength products (like retin a) for wrinkles :/.. LED thereapy in more gentle but still effective!! Unfortunately, I cant afford one 🙁

alamode Avatar
alamode

I’m excited to Somme Institute! Their transport pads, serum, and A-bomb are awesome! And you can never find them on sale. I also would like to try Rapid Lash. All of the makeup products are on there frequently, so although I enjoy them, I’m more excited about the less common brands.

mon Avatar
mon

This may be shocking to most people but I’m actually really excited about NYX being on Hautelook. NYX isn’t sold anywhere near where I live, so being able to get it for less than it usually costs is a nice little cherry on top.

Jessie Q Avatar
Jessie Q

Alterna. I used to use their products all the time, but then I didn’t have easy access for awhile and I stopped. It’d be nice to give them another go.

Janet Avatar
Janet

OMG YAYYYYYY!!!! Wow, this is great… Hmm… I’m really excited for GoSmile and DDF… but I’d also love to try Stila and NYX (I don’t have any! I know, I know…)

Hope Avatar
Hope

Deff. looking forward to NYX and Jessica Simpson hair extensions. I don’t have a store that sales NYX unless i want to take a 45 minute drive the hubby deff. wont do that for makeup lol. The hair extensions I’m excited to see how big the discount is, I’ve always had my hair short thin hair I want to see what id look like with long hair

Leslie :) Avatar
Leslie :)

I was super excited about Stila, I’ve heard awesome things about NYX, so I will probably grab some stuff while it’s on Haute. The prices are great when you want to try new things!

Shayna Marie Avatar
Shayna Marie

Im most excited to see Go Smile! I heard some really great reviews and would love to try it! especially considering that it is super expensive and WAAAy out of my budget!

Lauren Avatar
Lauren

I definitely have my eye on the NYX and Lorac makeup. What a great deal on both brands!

I’m also following you and hautelook and I retweeted the message! @holly9olightly

Lizz Avatar
Lizz

LightStim is the company I’m most excited about. Unfortunately, even with the Hautelook discount, this grad student still can’t afford one, so hopefully I win it!

Stacey Avatar
Stacey

Alterna!!!!! My hair was fried to the high heavens and a new stylist sent me home with Alterna products and it did a complete 360. But I’m too dang poor to afford it full price. LOVELOVELOVE!

stephanie s. Avatar
stephanie s.

I was MOST excited to see Lorac on hautelook. I’ve just started sampling this brand and am LOVING everything I’ve tried. This prize is a product lover’s dream.

Jessica Avatar
Jessica

Stila! I bought a bit more than I should have when they went on sale x: I thought I was most excited for NYX but the products didn’t entice me all that much :/

Victoria Avatar
Victoria

Aww I was very excited for NYX but the products they are selling aren’t very good and they’re more expensive than the same products on cherryculture :(( However, I hope HL has a R&R sale again because I want me some more blushes!!!! 😀

Ilse Avatar
Ilse

i am very excited for the nyx products and the ddf! I last purchased some urban decay loose pigments from hautelook and they were such a good deal! I will definitely keep buying!

Lulu Avatar
Lulu

I always get super excited when Rock and Republic go on sale on Hautelook, and also Mario Badescu because I can stock up my essentials at such good prices. Of all the brands this week? Hairdo by Jessica Simpson Hair Extensions!!!

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Dani Alvarado

I actually was really excited for DDF, but they paired the sulfur mask with a moisturizer (that I hate). The package was $34, and the mask is normally $38. Sad. Lorac has great blowouts 🙂 So that’s what I am excited for.

Natalie Avatar
Natalie

I love DDF skincare. I used to buy a lot, but I don’t have as much money to spend on it anymore, so I’m looking forward to see what they have up! And I also LOVE Stila too!!! Thanks for the chance to win! Great giveaway!

Shannon Avatar
Shannon

I was super excited to see Somme Institute, oddly enough, on sale. I really like their Transport Pads, and was super happy to see the 2 for price of 1 pack! Got that and something from Stila the first day, and then a big order of Lorac on second day. I was excited to see Stila and Lorac but the Stila sale was only soso. The Lorac sale wasn’t bad, i grabbed some of the palettes so I’m happy. 😀

Kelly Avatar
Kelly

The DDF skincare, definitely! I’ve recently become a fan of their line, and I’m waiting for my current toner to run out so I can get the one by them!

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Caitlyn Bisaillon

I had never seen this site before so thanks. I am excited to try red ginger cosmetics because I do not have any big palettes and really want to start experimenting with some. So thanks.

SteffyP Avatar
SteffyP

I really love NYX jumbo eyeshadow pencils. I have almost all of them because they are inexpensive and great bases for eyeshadows. Also, the InStyler seems pretty intriguing to me 🙂

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