I always look forward to Avon's Anniversary because it is always grand! This year is no different, for their 40th year, they did a carnival-theme that celebrates all the products that puts them on the no. 1 spot in every Filipino's heart. Amazing Avon, indeed!
The long weekend's been a tough one for me. Been sick the whole time because of my allergies, but a lot of good came out of it though. I got around to reading your entries and oh my, what words! I can't believe I have amide such impacts in your lives albeit just about exploring beauty and including them in your lifestyle.
Some people say that you don't need makeup to feel good about ourselves. That we don't need to make ourselves pretty just so we can carry on the day to day. That all we need is just to believe in ourselves. But reading your e-mails, your poems and even your video presentations, made me realize that beauty reawakened who we really are -- confident, independent women who just needs a little boost. And I'm glad I was a part of it.
Thank you very much for all the feel-good words and for supporting me after all these years. :)
And though I wish I could give you all gifts, I can only provide for 10. I do hope soon that I don't have to choose and just give you all beauty loots!
- Iya Boto
- Rowena Wendy Lei
- Raych Ramos
- Regina Baloy
- Marie Jane Jaime
- Kim Mendoza
- Sherry-Mae Legacion
- Svetlani Santiago
- Jo-an Victorio
- Kat Contacto
Contact me via e-mail so i can provide you on how to pick-up your prizes. :)

I'm sure you're excited to know what the prizes will be for the Shen's Addiction 4th Anniversary Contest. :) I'm trying my best to give awesome products and I'm blessed enough to have saved quite a few from my stash as well as those provided for by brands that I love. Hoping that this shows that I am giving you the best!
Here they are.... :)

Here they are.... :)
Lot of products to be won! :)
more after the jump! :)
I think it's high time for me to finally celebrate my blog's FOURTH ANNIVERSARY, don't you agree? In conjuction with my 29th year birthday, I once again bring you a fun giveaway! But this time with a twist. :)
It's been a bumpy fourth year, I can tell you that much. I've lost mojo for a time, waded through a lot of difficulties. I've always said that I don't blog for anyone else but myself... But that doesn't mean that I don't care about you, guys. That is why I go through great lengths to give back some of the blessings I've been given for the past year.
Fours years of you coming back and checking out every post, looking through every pictures and reading every word I say about my latest beauty addiction is no joke. With the number of readers this blog had for the past years, some of you have become my friends on and offline. You are all a major part of me as you accept me for who I am. You don't pressure me to post the latest products, you bide your time waiting for what I can write. You didn't even stop supporting me when I stopped blogging for awhile last year. I read many messages from you guys on how you missed me and how I changed your perspective when it comes to beauty and blogging.
I still can't believe that you guy still keep on supporting me and believing me. Words are not enough to
describe how I appreciate the support and encouragement you've given me
in those four years.
Win prizes from Snoe Beauty, The Body Shop, Kerastase, Snyoss, Charm Makeup Brushes, Covergirl, Max Factor, Majolica Majorca, Benefit Cosmetics, Estee Lauder, Bobbi Brown, Makeupholics, K-Palette, Venus and Mars, Dove, Garnier, Royal Effem, Kiehl's, Nivea, Revlon, Ellana, and more!
How to join:
Answer this question:
How did Shen's Addiction Beauty Blog
encouraged you to explore beauty?
(You can be as creative as you like or as simple! You can send me photos, drawings, stories, poems, looks, etc. No limit at all! If your entry requires for me to physically see it, we can arrange for a meet-up or delivery.) But no pressure of course. :)
BEST 10 ENTRIES
WILL WIN AWESOME BEAUTY GOODIES!
if I receive more sponsorship prizes, I will add more winners
How will your entry qualify?
- *You must be a subscriber (Not yet a subscriber, Click here. Please don't forget to activate your e-mail subscription! :) And please don't unsubscribe once this contest is finish. :)
- **Must be a Google Friend Connect if you have one.
- Must be a liker of Shen's Addiction Facebook Page (facebook.com/shensaddictionpage) and must share this contest! :) (share button is above. thank you!) (please provide link)
- A follower on Twitter (twitter.com/shensaddiction) and please retweet this contest! (retweet button above! thank you!) (please provide link!)
- Please re-blog or post this contest and share them to your readers!! If you don't have a blog, place them on your Facebook Note! :)
- To show our appreciation to our sponsors. Please Like them please. Most of the prizes after all are provided by them. (links to follow in succeeding days, find them on the side bar)
- Email your answer/entries at shenscontest@gmail.com and that you've completed no.'s 1-6!
example:
Here's my entry: __________________________________________________
1. Subscribed (email: mariadelecruz@gmail.com)2. Followed at google connect (username: mariadcruz)
3. Liked you on FB (name: Maria Dela Cruz) and Shared it on my page! link here _____
4. Followed you on Twitter (@mariadcruz) and retweeted it! link here _____
5. Posted this contest to my blog! (link: marialovesbeauty.com/shens-contest.html)
6. Liked and shared the following sponsors (minimum: 10 sponsors liked):
Majolica Majorca: (link)
Garnier: (link)
Bobbi Brown: (link)
IMPORTANT:
Comment on the COMMENT BOX below with your name and email address once you're done sending your entry.
ONLY ONE ENTRY PER PERSON.
Please don't plagiarize your answer.
I ENCOURAGE LONG-TIME READERS TO JOIN THIS GIVEAWAY.
Open only to Philippine Residents
Contest Duration:
September 8 to October 8, 2012
GIVEAWAY EXTENDED
until October 30, 2012! :)
GIVEAWAY EXTENDED
until October 30, 2012! :)
a Rafflecopter giveaway
I will contact the winner via e-mail. Winners have 30 days to reply with the needed information of claiming the prizes. No reply within the said period, the winnings are forfeited.
Good luck!!
I can't wait to receive your entries!!
*Only activated e-mails will be honored to be fair to everyone! And it's only when your e-mail is activated can you receive e-mail updates for my posts. :)
**Google Friend Connect is also the same as the previous follow button of Blogspot. If you are already following me, please indicate your username or blog name.

OMG! Is it already the end?? I can't believe it! But I won't let you wait any longer.
This last week of my 3rd Anniversary Giveaway, we have 20 winners!!
yes! That's 20 winners!!
without further ado!
- Camille Ga - The Body Shop Body Butters
- Rlyn Lim - Charm Holiday Brush Set
- Thelma Malhacan - L'oreal Paris Total Repair 5 Set
- Marie Cachula - Charm Holiday Brush Set
- Eunice Vercera - Garnier Gift Pack
- Judith Calderon - Kerastase Gift Pack
- Mona Abayle - Maybelline Gift Pack
- Christina Sunga - Avon Gift Pack
- Billie Yambao - Bobbi Brown Eyeshadow Palette
- Torque Beverly - Ellana Face Set
- Charisa Espinosa- Revlon Gift Pack
- Pauline Yanson - The Body Shop Moisture White Shiso Set
- Checkay Gonzaga - Wet n Wild Cosmetics
- Cornelia Mallare - Colour Collection Makeup Set
- Jenny Amorano - Pond's Flawless White Gift Pack
- Vera Poalo Reyes - Estee Lauder Gift Pack
- Gweng Austria - L'oreal Gift Pack
- Fei Maniago - Colour Collection Makeup Set
- Josephine Gregorio - The Body Shop Nutrilift Gift Set
- Mia Diola - Obagi Gift Set
Congratulations!! I soooo envy you all!! :)
Would like to thank all of you who joined! Even without a contest, I hope you would still visit my blog frequently. :)
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!
P.S. Watch out for my upcoming Penshoppe Contest! :) Like their Facebook page!
Congratulations to the winners!!
- Christine Dacanay - Pond's Gift Pack
- Puri JC - SakuraBella
- Patricia Mendoza - Avon Gift pack
- Michelle Anne - Clinelle Skin Care set
- Valerie joy Cabance - Goodskin Lab Gift Pack
- Mia Estrella - L'oreal Brands Gift Pack
- Kimberly Calub - Maybelline Gift Pack
- Frances Pascual - L'oreal Total Repair 5 Gift Pack
More prizes are still in store for many of you! Please continue to share ask your friends to join!! :)
Consider me excited but in just three days, this blog is turning 3 years old! I wish I have words to say right now but as I write my post for the 16th, I barely have words to express my sincerest gratitude to all your support. This blog has grown in a way that I couldn't have ever imagined!
And with that of course, I share again my blessings!! Every year, I try to make Shen's Addiction Anniversary Contest as enjoyable for everyone else. This year is going to be really really fun! I have gathered a lot of prizes for all of you!
Just to give you a sneak peek (I'm expecting a few more)... here's a photo of prizes you could win!
Just a head's up, guys! Avon just informed me of their ongoing Facebook contest for 125th anniversary. Wow.. I didn't realize how long Avon's been in the beauty industry. And they are sharing the blessings to all of their patrons by giving away an Avon Colour Gift Pack.
Find out how to join by visiting Avon Philippines Facebook FanPage. Not a fan yet, like them at Facebook (www.facebook.com/AvonPhilippines)