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Pay it Forward with Marcelle #Giveaway

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I’m BA-ACK!

A few months ago, I took a moment to thank my readers for being such a supportive, awesome bunch.  As you know, I make it my mandate to respond to every single comment that is left on my site. Sometimes you’ll catch me right away; other times, it may take a day or two for me to find a moment to circle back. (And lately, I’ve been catching up on comments a week late – I’m so sorry! But it’s been a crazy season.)

Regardless, I always love to reply to friends who have taken a moment to share their feedback, experiences, tips and thoughts with me. Back in May, I promised y’all that I would be back later in the year. And here I am! This time, I’ve teamed up with Marcelle, Canadian women’s trustworthy beauty partner for 80 years. Marcelle is the cosmetics and skin care brand that offers every woman high quality, effective and affordable products. Hypoallergenic and perfume-free; women of all ages believe in Marcelle products.

Thank you Tricha, Judy C, nicolthepickle, Flora M, Chandra, Heidi C, Darlene Schuller and Florence C!

I’d love to send you each a special little thank you gift; Marcelle Xtension Plus Mascara, the 2013 Elle Canada Grand Prix Beauty Award winner for “Best Mascara Under $20”, as well as a Marcelle Rouge Xpression Lipstick.

Xtension Plus Mascara
Give your lashes extra length and curl with the Xtension Plus Mascara. The formula and brush curl, define and separate lashes while minimizing clumps. An innovative and specifically designed soft polymer brush that offers a side with a row of longer bristles. This extra-long row of bristles reaches even the shortest lashes and stretches them from root to tip to reach their maximum lengthening potential for a lash-extension look without adding extensions. The tapered brush tip is perfect to achieve definition and get to those hard to reach lashes. Removes easily with any Marcelle eye make-up remover.

Rouge Xpression Lipstick
The twelve new Rouge Xpression Lipstick hues, all of them abundantly pigmented, give the pout intense coloration and luminous cream finish. The avocado oil, rich in Omega-6, offers excellent healing qualities and prevents chapped lips. Its phytosterols reinforce the lipidic barrier and contribute to restore hydration in the lips, keeping them supple and soft – a real delight! Its velvety and creamy formula, not sticky at all, procures absolute comfort in lavish, opaque hues. Vitamins C and E enrich this lipstick with their antioxidant properties while Maxi-Lip, an oligopeptide complex, delivers a plumping effect.

And, in the spirit of the holidays, I’ve teamed up with Marcelle for a special giveaway for all my readers!

FIFTEEN (yes, 15!) readers will win TWO Marcelle gift bundles pictured above; one for you, and one for you to #MarcellePayitForward this holiday season. Gift the second bundle to a teacher, a sister, a friend… it’s up to you! The total value for each gift bag is $24.45.

To enter, simply fill the form below with your qualifying entries. I’ll draw for 15 winners on December 13th. Special thanks to Marcelle for partnering with me, and good luck!

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  3. Darlene Schuller

    Lena, I am so deeply moved, I don’t know what to say. Thank you, for keeping real Miss Beautiful <3

  4. Darlene Schuller

    I pay it forward in several ways, I buy random coffees, offer up change to a stranger at the grocery store. This year, we are donating a ton of toys/beauty products/household items etc that we have purchased at amazing prices and some prizes from contests I won… all in memory of my grandson Mayson,..

  5. Tricha

    Thanks so much Lena. You have made my day. If I win the Marcelle gift bundles, I would pay it forward to my BFF Suzana.

  6. ivy pluchinsky

    I volunteer every Wednesday evening, and some Fridays as well. I also buy coffee for people at Tim Horton’s sometimes.

  10. Judy C (Cowan)

    I would pay it forward with both if I won. I have two friends that are having trouble making ends meet right now and they don’t have any spare money for little treats like this so they would get them! Love to pay it forward and I do it all the time when I can!

  26. Flora M

    Thank you SO much Lena !! This was a nice surprise for me, and just in time for my birthday LOL !

    I would pay the Marcelle gift pack forward to my daughter :o) She needs a pick-me-up after the year she has been through :o)

  27. Flora M

    OH – just noticed an error on the contest form – you have “Tweet About the Giveaway” in there twice …

  35. Nicole W.

    I’d love to pay it forward to my Mama! :) She’s always been sooo supportive of me! Thanks for the great giveaway, and congrats to your readers! You’re so sweet!

  41. Jacki

    What a fantastic post Lena. I love that you take the time to reply to all your comments. As a reader, it’s refreshing to know that a blogger cares that you visit and welcomes your feedback. You are a rare gem! PS. When you’re too famous to reply to all your own comments can I please send you my resume? Haha

  48. LIsa A.

    What beautiful Marcelle gift bundles! I’d pay it forward with one to my mom who always does so much for my family (and me!) way too often. I would also gift the second one to my SIL’s mom who is finishing her cancer treatments and would love this “pick me up”.

  56. Marlene Unruh

    My daughter, she could use a lift of spirits, or something to treat herself, she is always giving to others

  58. Heidi C.

    Thank you for the shout-out! I am a huge fan and will continue to be! I will share with my sister-in-law!

  63. Angela Mitchell

    I would pay it forward to my sister. I love Marcelle products. I’ve been using them since I was a teenager in the 90’s.

  72. Roma

    I would pay it forward to my cousin that just turned 40 years young in November. We are like sisters, close in age (I’m a year older) and we both have awesome family genes ;)

  101. jen s.

    my best friend – she has a 1.5 yr old and would love some new products to make her feel super special and extra pretty! :)

  120. Teressa Bignell

    I would pay it forward to my daughter…but I also pay it forward to strangers in the grocery store (gave an older couple some of my coupons yesterday while shopping) I donate to the Infant Food Bank because most people don’t even realize there is one as well as to our regular food bank.

  126. Lana Hood

    I really enjoy these pay it forward giveaways. I would share mine with my future daughter-in-law who just finished putting herself through University and is focusing on paying off her student loan.

  138. Deb

    i assist my friend making up gift bags for 2 battered Women’s shelters here in BC. So that’s where I would be paying this forward to :)

  144. Rena Bourre

    I will pay it forward with both of them. One to my mom and one to my sister. I wouldn’t be able to choose between them so they would both get one.

  150. Megan

    I would actually pay it forward double, don’t wear makeup so would be one to my sister and one to my sister in law!

  161. Matthew Tully

    Well I’ll have to enter for my wife….but she doesn’t need it she is beautiful the way she is! :-P

    • Matthew Tully

      Of course, I’ll Pay if forward on facebook at “Moncton Paying it forward”. A group I belong to that helps people that can use anything at all.

  182. Debra R

    Should I win I will be ‘paying it forward’ to a close neighbor who has fallen on hard times this season, and need a pick-me-up!

  183. Tracy

    I’d make a sport of it and seek out a Mom in the mall or grocery store dragging kids in tow and looking like she could use some pampering and a random act of kindness.

  191. Katie

    I will pay it forward to my little sister who has just started with makeup, at least I can trust the products she is using with these !!!

  204. marie

    i would give it to my sister. she always takes me to the mall for new clothes and gives me style tips

  209. Elysia Galway

    Id give it to my mom. She gives me all her time to help me with my daughter and never asks for anything in return. She has the time because she doesnt work therefor can’t buy herself nice things. Id love to share with her

  210. Jodi

    I’d totally leave it on the windshield of a frazzled stranger at walmart that looks like they need a pick me up

  213. Leslie Jones

    I will pay it forward to my aunt Suzie. She was amazing and comforting waiting with me at my oncologist’s appointments!

  222. emma walpole

    although I usually share with my mom or sisters, this year there is a group organizing goodie bags for 40 new young moms and I have already donate some stuff but they were looking for more and mascara particularly

  236. Teresa Claire

    I would share this with my daughter…she loves make up and she does such a great job of applying it just like you do, Lena…:)

  248. Laurie Burns

    I love your blog and your generosity! I am a teacher and I have a co-worker who is a single mom, I would give the second bag to her, she is always bringing us her baking, so kind!

  250. Cathie c

    I will pay it forward to my friend Leslie. She’s a military spouse who opens her home to neighbors & singles without families every Christmas.

  254. Cynful (@unofficialdear)

    I want to pay it forward to my mom, she is the best mom in the entire world that gave up so much for our family, she deserves this and so much more!

  256. Sheila Hartley

    I would give it to my friend who is a single mom of two boys and would never spend the money on herself.

  273. Judy C (Judy Cowan)

    I received my special little thank you gift from you :) Thanks again Lena! Hope you have a very Merry Christmas and all the best to you and your family in 2014!