Susan here with an awesome giveaway that we’re running through Instragram. This is a rare Canadians only giveaway… so we apologize to our American friends, but the Canadians are usually the ones missing out. The prizing in this giveaway is provided by Clarins Canada.
Are you Canadian and getting tired of the cold?
Start dreaming of Spring as you enter to win a $200 Clarins Prize Pack for yourself and ANOTHER prize pack for a friend you tag in this Instagram Loop Giveaway.
Yes, we’re running this giveaway differently… you need to click on the photo above, or click here, to get to the matching photo on Instagram.
This is what is known as an “Instagram Loop Giveaway” and is a fun new trend in giveaways.
As you click through the loop of photos on Instagram, you’ll meet 8 other fabulous Canadian mom bloggers.
Thanks to Clarins Canada @clarinscanada, one random entrant and her fortunate friend will each receive a Prize Pack valuing over $200 containing (in the most popular shades):
- (1) Instant Light Lip Balm Perfector
- (1) Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil
- Blush Prodige 08 (Sweet Rose)
- (1) Perfect Shine Sheer Lipstick
- Limited Edition Garden Escape 6 – Colour Eye Palette
- Crayon Khôl Eye Pencil 09 – Intense Green
How to Enter
If you’re a Canadian resident, you can enter to win the prize by following these steps…
- Click here to follow me on Instagram and “like” the giveaway photo
- Tap the photo to see who is next in the loop
- Follow her and “like” the giveaway photo on her account
- Continue through the loop until you return here
- Leave a comment on the Instagram photo saying you’re “done” and tag a friend
You must follow all 9 hosts and like each loop photo in order to qualify for prizing. Canadian residents only (excluding Quebec).
(The friend you tag can also enter, but she needs to tag a friend other than you.)
The winner will be chosen using random.org after 1 pm Pacific Saturday Feb 21st, 2015. The winner and the friend she tagged will be announced in a comment on the giveaway loop post and here in this post. So be sure to check back to see if you win and then email us your shipping information to info (at) 5minutesformom (dot) com.
By entering you confirm you are 13+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility and agree to Instagram’s terms of use. This contest is not affiliated with Instagram in any way. Open to Canadian residents only (excluding Quebec). Void in whole or in part where prohibited by law.
UPDATE: OUR WINNERS ARE…
Our lucky winners are @kelly__gram and the friend she tagged @jinx.eh
A Closer Look into the Prize Pack
Clarins Canada sent me a few samples to test out and I absolutely love them. I’ve used a variety of Clarins cosmetic products over the years, and these items meet the high quality I’ve come to expect from the brand.
The Prize Pack that the winner and her friend each will receive contains the following collection valuing over $200… (The prize pack will include the most popular shades.)
- Instant Light Lip Balm Perfector
- (1) Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil
- Blush Prodige 08 (Sweet Rose)
- (1) Perfect Shine Sheer Lipstick
- Limited Edition Garden Escape 6 – Colour Eye Palette
- Crayon Khôl Eye Pencil 09 – Intense Green
Here’s a closer look at the Clarins Spring 2015 Make-up Collection…
Instant Light Lip Balm Perfector
This ultra-absorbent balm provides non-stop moisturization for four hours and comes in six wet-look shades: Rose, Coral, My Pink, Orange, Red and Rosewood.
A natural peptide helps encourage the synthesis of hyaluronic acid, thus maintaining optimal hydration and helping lips to look fuller and more beautiful.
The extracts of wild mango and shea will nourish your lips and the vitamin E combined with a plant extract will help protect your lips through its anti-free radical action.
The retail price is $22.00.
Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil
This Lip Comfort Oil contains hazelnut (an ingredient common to all Clarins Face and Body Oils used for its nourishing properties), mirabelle and organic jojoba oils.
For this spring, Lip Comfort Oil is also available in a limited edition raspberry.
The retail price is $23.00.
Blush Prodige 08 (Sweet Rose)
The mineral and plant texture – with bamboo powder and tomato extract – of this Sweet Rose blush creates long-lasting pink-tinted cheeks.
The retail price is $32.00.

Perfect Shine Sheer Lipstick
There are two new shades of Joli Rouge Brillant that give sheer colour and make lips fuller, soft and ultra-shiny: Coral Dahlia and Rose Petal.
The retail price is $27.00.
Limited Edition Garden Escape 6 – Colour Eye Palette
A limited edition collection of long-lasting and smoothing satin and pearly eye shadows.
- Sparkling luminous white
- Satin medium fir green
- Satin light fir green light
- Satin vibrant pink
- Satin peach-pink
- Satin light brown
The retail price is $44.00.
Crayon Khôl Eye Pencil 09 – Intense Green
You’ll love this intense Green KhoÌ‚l Eye Pencil. The KhoÌ‚l Eye Pencil can be used as khoÌ‚l liner or
liquid eye liner based on your desired look.
The retail price is $26.00.
Enter to Win Now
If you’re a Canadian resident (outside of Quebec), click here to get to the giveaway on Instagram and enter to win.
UPDATE: OUR WINNERS ARE…
Our lucky winners are @kelly__gram and the friend she tagged @jinx.eh
Written by Susan Carraretto, co-founder of 5 Minutes for Mom
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