THE GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THANKS TO ALL FOR PARTICIPATING!
And the surprise is …

Next month, Beautyholics Anonymous officially turns two. I’m so excited! It’s been such a great year, and I’ve gotten to know so many beauty bloggers. And learn so much more about skincare and makeup along the way.
To celebrate this auspicious occasion (other than break out the bubbly and drink it myself), is to announce the biggest giveaway Beautyholics Anonymous has ever done. I don’t do many giveaways, so I hope this would not disappoint.
THE PRIZE
One lucky winner will get all of these:
Sponsored Gifts:
Maybelline Lash Stiletto mascara, courtesy of Maybelline
Exuviance by NeoStrata Simply Glow! sample pack, courtesy of NeoStrata
Nana Mays Magic Hands & Magic Facial Scrub, courtesy of Tiny Tapir
Not one, not two, but THREE RuMe bags, thanks to Tiny Tapir
Many thanks to our sponsors for the lovely gifts.
Gifts from me:
Softlips lip balm in Passionfruit
L’oreal De-Crease eye shadow base
Eylure Naturalites falsies
Boscia Enlivening Amino-G Eye Treatment
Smashbox Skin Tint in Radiance
Ecotools eye-shading brush
ELF eyeshadows in Drama and Luxe
Benefit Dr Feelgood complexion balm
Biotherm Biosource Clarifying cleansing gel
Cancer Council Australia Everyday sunscreen
Flirt Peek-A-Blush Sheer Powder Cheek Color in Dapple Apple
And then some (oh yeah, there’s more).
HOW TO ENTER:
1. Subscribe to my feed via email or in a feed reader. You can do so by entering your email address at the top of the page and click on Subscribe.
AND
2. Leave a comment below the blog post – let me know where you’re from, and what the best birthday present you’ve ever received was. It does not have to be fancy. Just a line, e.g. “I’m from Melbourne and the best birthday present I’ve ever received was a hand-knit sweater from Gran.” would do. But if it’s good, please do share with us. Even if it’s a naughty one
That’s it!
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
1. This contest is open to ALL readers. Yep, all international readers as well.
2. Anyone can enter regardless of whether you’ve won anything here before.
3. One comment per contestant please. Let’s give a chance to everyone, yeah?
4. If you want to boost your chances at winning, you may do so by linking to this blog post on your blog. You don’t have to do a full-on post about it, just a link and a phrase would do the trick. Please email me with the link at sweetcontemplation[at]gmail[dot]com to let me know, and you’ll get an additional entry. I.e. 1 comment = 1 entry. 1 comment + 1 blog post = 2 entries. Easy peasy lemon squeezy.
5. When you subscribe for email updates, please remember to VERIFY your subscription (please check your email for a confirmation notice). If not, you will not be subscribed to my feed.
6. Please keep it clean and spam-free.
7. Winners will be chosen randomly via an online-super-duper-random-list-generator-thingy.
CLOSING DATE
The closing date for this giveaway is 10pm, 5 May 2009 (Melbourne time, +10 GMT). All comments will be closed, and results tabulated. A random winner will be picked, and will be announced on 7 May. I’ll try to send the gift out as soon as possible.
Feel free to spread the word even if you’re not taking part in the contest (why aren’t you?? Go back, go back!
). I’d really appreciate it.
Good luck to all!
Note: My apologies for getting the surprise out later than expected. I was waiting for one of the prizes to arrive, hence the delay. I hope it was worth the wait












Thirty-something. Gemini. Happily married. Loves shopping. Has an unhealthy adoration for bags and chocolate. Uses sunscreen religiously. Hates baked beans with a vengeance. Thinks that the weekdays should be a weekend long, vice versa. Optimistic. Narcissistic. Not the average Jane.
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I’m from Greece and the best birthday present I ever got was a huge teddy bear from my friends
That was 10 years ago but I’ll never forget how cool it was!!
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hi,
happy birthday to you!
i’m from malaysia and my best birthday present was a proposal ring, bouquets of flowers and a romantic dinner!!
hi I m from Johor Bahru, Malaysia XD
the best gift i receive fro my birthday was a kelisa perodua car from my parents to drive to college. I was really touched and could never forget that day ^-^
Hi Tine,
Fab contest and congrats on the 2 years!!
I’m from the UK and the best birthday present I ever received was from my colleagues at work for my 18th Birthday, 9 years ago now. I finished work (I was a cleaner and had obviously been the only one actually working that evening!) to find my little old rust-bucket of a car completely filled with balloons and the outside covered with ribbons and silly string finished off with a huge birthday cake sat on the bonnet/hood. I don’t think I ever laughed so hard in my life. Wasn’t quite so funny when I was still clearing the crap out of it an hour and a half later. But what a fab memory they created for me! Bastards.
I’m in Singapore, originally from Malaysia. The best birthday present I’ve received is purple tulips …. I was surprised he picked my fave flowers !
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The best birthday present was the diamond pendant+necklace my mum bought me. I wear it every single day now!
Hi, I’m in Melbourne and half Singaporean/Korean. The best birthday present I ever received was an engagement ring from my fiance!
i’m from kajang. my best birthday present was the shocks of having 2 surprise parties in 10 days.
I’m from Klang, Malaysia and the best birthday gift I received was the gift of life – when my mum delivered me safely into her loving arms in this world!
I’m from Malaysia.
The best birthday presents I’ve received was given to me by the boyfriend when I was still in class – a diamond ring, a bouquet of flowers and a set of soft toys. Both my friends and teachers were so touched.
Hey, I’m a new reader of yours, came across your blog for some make up reviews and now I’m hooked!
I turned 21 last year and my friends all gathered and bought me 21 small gifts and put them into a huge box. All gifts carried meanings and personal touch, it was indeed thoughtful and creative! I was very touched actually.
Oh btw, I’m from Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
The best gift I received was a coupon for my son for “one anything” that never expires. I told him I am keeping it (and have for 10 years now) in case I don’t approve of his choice of wife. Evil, I know.
I’m from JB, Malaysia.
The best birthday present I’ve ever received was a puppy for my 13th birthday, almost 10 years ago. She’s been with me through a lot in life, and now that she will probably be gone soon, I’m also learning how to treasure her and all those whom I love in life.
Hey im from Malaysia! the best bday gift for me is a card my sister drew for me when I was still in my first year of uni. It has a cartoon drawing of me on one side of the card with a string connecting me to the rest of my family members at the other side symbolizing that no matter how far they are from me physically, I’ll always have this bond with them.
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