Make the Season Bright


I’ve noticed a lot of you really loved my big beauty gifts giveaway, so naturally I knew I had to feature some more beautiful gift ideas! Today’s gift guide highlights some of my favourite picks from Quo Cosmetics’ holiday line, available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart. Well-priced and delivering great performance, this awesome collection is great for last-minute gifts (there are thousands of Shoppers locations across Canada), affordable stocking stuffers, and fun beauty gift ideas your makeup maven friends and family will adore. Here are my five favourite gift ideas from Quo Cosmetics this holiday season!

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Hidden Treasures Cosmetic Crackers – $18
I featured another set of crackers this season already (and spotted some others still on sites like DAVIDsTEA) – I’m calling it now, fun crackers sans party hat and lame toy are the new branded advent calendars. Quo Cosmetics’ take on the trend consists of three equally covetable sets of lip gloss and eyeshadow duos. I don’t want to spoil the surprise (although really, the back of the box does it for you) but the hues are all pretty universally appealing – think, neutral pinks and plums – and your friends can totally swap for their faves upon opening!

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Best of Quo Discovery Set – $65
If you’re already a bonafide Quo Cosmetics fan or you’re introducing someone to the brand (or makeup in general for the younger set), you can’t go wrong with this sampler set. It features some of Quo’s bestsellers and beauty staples, including a hydrating pressed powder, a potent mascara, a blush stick (great for travel), a lip gloss, eyeshadow, eyebrow set, eyeliner, and a shadow brush. It’s everything you need to create a neutral face, and will help you easily (and cost-effectively) pick out some new go-to products from Quo.quo-true-artist-eye-lip-cheek-palette

Quo True Artist Eye, Lip & Cheek Palette – $45
I love the studio makeup artist look of this slim and sleek palette. It folds open so you don’t have to prop it or constantly flip it open, and keeps a mirror pointed at your face at all times. The colour range is pretty impressive too – we’re talking 24 shadows, six lip colours, and six bronzers / blushes. The shadows are all refreshingly matte and have good colour payoff – the range of highlighters in the lighter end were particularly of note so you can find the perfect one to go with your look. In fact, you can view each vertical row of this palette as a single ‘look’ – blend the shadows for a contoured eye, slick on some gloss with the included brush, and finish with a dusting of powder on your cheeks.

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Quo Tools of the Trade Brush Set $29
This might be the most travel-friendly makeup brush set I’ve ever laid eyes on. Quo’s makeup brushes are beloved by beauty insiders for their affordable price point and soft bristles – I’m a disciple and I can tell you I see almost no breakage or warping of my brushes, plus I don’t feel guilty when I do replace them because I know I got my money’s worth before buying a new one. This particular travel-friendly kit comes with four double-sided brushes to help create every look you can imagine – and a handy tote with a rose gold zipper to keep things organized.

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Quo Lip Gloss Bar – $20
Finally, who doesn’t love lip gloss? This cool set offers major value – eight glosses for $20! – making it an ideal choice for a stocking stuffer or Secret Santa swap. You can even break it up amongst your nieces or daughters or friends. What I love most is this set encourages you to be a little daring and try out glosses you might never normally pick up – like a neutral taupe or a dramatic plum. When the price is this great, you can truly afford to give the collection a ‘gamble’, looking perfectly primed for a kiss under the mistletoe!

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If you can believe it, I am lucky enough to be giving away my favourite gift ideas from Quo Cosmetics to one lucky reader this holiday season. You read that right: everything I featured in this post I am giving away, for a prize package valued at over $175. Want to win it? Here’s how to enter:

1) First and foremost! You must be a Canadian Gift Guide subscriber to enter this giveaway. Just find the ‘Gift of Gab’ box on the righthand side of this page and either hit ‘Follow’ or enter your email address. Once you’ve done that, leave me a comment by December 19, 2016 telling me which of these fabulous holiday collection items from Quo you’re most interested in trying out.

2) Entries are limited to one per person / per email address / per household (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around December 20, 2016 to select the winner(s), who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.

3) Entries are limited to Canadians that have reached the age of majority in their province. Quebec is not eligible for this promotion.

4) Bonus Entries: Follow @ShopprsDrugMart and @cdngiftguide on Twitter and send out a Tweet that links back to this post AND includes one of the following hashtags: #QuoCosmetics or #Quo. Leave a link back to your Tweet in the comments below.

You can also do the same on Instagram! Follow @ShoppersDrugMart and @cdngiftguide on Instagram and either Regram one of their photos or share a photo of your favourite holiday gift idea from Quo featured in this post, using the hashtags above and mentioning CanadianGiftGuide.com Link back to your post in a separate comment below.

Comments
221 Responses to “Make the Season Bright”
  1. Marlene J says:

    Oh the Quo True Artist Eye, Lip & Cheek Palette – all in one

  2. Heather Swanson says:

    I like the cosmetic crackers

  3. Marlene J says:

  4. 12parkstreet says:

    I’m most interested in the Best of Quo Discovery Set.

  5. becky says:

    Would love to try out the eye, lip, and cheek palette. So much selection! 👀😗

  6. Best of Quo Discovery Set.. a little bit of everything!! Keep up the great posts/blogs! Goodluck to all 🙂

  7. Christine says:

    I really like the Christmas crackers although if I’m being honest, I’d miss the silly hat 😜

    I also really like the brush set. One can never have too many brushes 😉

  8. Christine M says:

    I really like the Christmas crackers although if I’m being honest, I’d miss the silly hat 😜

    I also really like the brush set. One can never have too many brushes 😉

  9. Jordan w says:

    I would love to try the discovery set! little bit of everything

  10. Susan says:

    For sure the discovery set would be great, and the lip gloss set also!!

  11. I’d love to try the Discovery Set, as I’ve yet to try out the brand and think this would be a great jumping-off point! 🙂

  12. SandyS says:

    Hidden Treasures Cosmetic Crackers are my pick. It is also a gentle reminder that I still need to get some for our festive table.

  13. Linda says:

    Love the Lip Gloss Bar

  14. donyadonya says:

    Love Shoppers Drug Mart !! Love Quo !! I am a lip gloss kinda girl. Have one in every pocket. So I would love the Quo Lip Gloss Bar !!

    #ShoppersDrugMart #QuoCosmetics #CanadianGiftGuide

  15. NJ Nowoselski says:

    The Quo Brush Set are my pick. I give to my daughter every Christmas. I love that Shoppers has Quo sales so I watch for them & then stock up 🙂

  16. NJ Nowoselski says:

  17. DebP says:

    I’d like the Quo Hidden Treasures Cosmetic Crackers. It would make a lovely present for my daughter-in-law.

  18. Jason Quarrie says:

    My girlfriend would probably most like the Quo Lip Gloss Bar set – to have an entire variety to try!

  19. doreen lamoureux says:

    I subscribe by email. I love the Hidden Treasures Cosmetic Crackers and the Quo Tools of the Trade Brush …… in fact, I need to get one of those pronto.
    dorcontest at gmail dot com

  20. Shelley Nelson says:

    I am most interested in trying out the Quo Hidden Treasures Cosmetic Crackers since they would be fun to bring to a family gathering and let each lady have one. I have always loved mystery gifts and this is a fun version.

  21. doreen lamoureux says:

    follow both at twitter and tweeted

    dorcontest at gmail dot com

  22. Phyllis W. says:

    I would love to try the Quo tools of the trade brush set.

  23. Best of Quo discovery set for my daughter

  24. Jess B says:

    Quo Lipgloss bar because I’m addicted to lipgloss.

  25. Anna says:

    The Hidden Treasures Cosmetic Crackers are so cute!

  26. intensev5 says:

    I would love the Best of Quo Discovery Set

  27. I like the hidden treasures Christmas Crackers. They’re fun.

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  29. Jennifer Deol says:

    Quo Tools of the Trade Brush Set is the item I’m most interested in, but all of the products listed are great. I really like Quo, so I know that anyone who wins will be happy, too!

  30. Malti Chaitan-Mohan says:

    Love these products! My girls would love the lip gloss and I love the brushes….plus I really need new ones!

    https://www.beautyboutique.ca/Brands/Quo/c/QUO
    https://www.beautyboutique.ca/Brands/Quo/c/QUO

  31. queendar says:

    I’m a lipstick addict so I’d love the Lip Gloss Bar set!

  32. Malti Chaitan-Mohan says:

    I love these products! And my girls always love lip gloss!

    https://www.beautyboutique.ca/Brands/Quo/c/QUO

  33. Dreena says:

    I’d love to have this: Quo Lip Gloss Bar!
    Thanks.

  34. Aimee says:

    If like to receive the lip gloss bar. I am a subscriber

  35. Erinn Lishman says:

    The Best of Quo Discovery Set is my pick! I love that it has a bit of everything!

  36. Alyssa says:

    I’d love to try that travel brush set. It looks really cute!

  37. Jennifer Kelsie says:

    I am going to pick up the Quo Cosmetic Crackers. I love crackers!!! I told my friend about the post that included the Fishing Fly Advent Calendar and she bought it for her hubby. He LOVES it!!!

  38. Joyce Curtis-Bonardi says:

    Quo Lip Gloss Bar

  39. corkrose says:

    Myself and my daughter are huge fans – she has less disposable cash so counts on siblings & Mum to top up her make up needs. Would like any of these gifts. Shoppers is great

  40. Jared says:

    The lip gloss bar would make a great gift

  41. Jolene Fleming says:

    Hi. The Quo Lip Gloss will keep me kissable in 2017:)

  42. the Quo lip bar is the one for me!!

  43. michelle halliday says:

    Love the cosmetic crackers.

  44. Lindsey says:

    Only the best for me! I’d like to try the best of Quo set.

  45. Chantal says:

    The item on your list that I would most like to try is the Best of Quo Discovery set.

  46. Stephanie Mac Isaac says:

    I would love the Quo True Artist Eye, Lip & Cheek Palette

  47. aclily19 says:

    I’m most interested in the Hidden Treasures Cosmetic Crackers – $18. I love surprises.

  48. laura says:

    I’d like to try the Cosmetic crackers. What fun!

  49. Rhonda B. says:

    I would like to try the lip gloss.

  50. Lynn Andersen says:

    I would be interested in Best of Quo Discovery Set

  51. AnnieP says:

    I love lip gloss, so I would love to try the Quo Lip Gloss Bar set

  52. Karen Daniel says:

    I would be interested in Best of Quo Discovery Set

  53. sophie lapierre says:

    My favorite would be the ”Best of Quo discovery set ” . Thank you for this giveaway !

  54. mcmc says:

    I would like to try the Best of Quo Discovery set.

  55. Kelly says:

    All the gifts look amazing! I would love the Quo True Artist Eye, Lip & Cheek Palette. It has lots of options to try out!

  56. Im most excited to try the lip gloss bar

  57. Jeannette McMillan says:

    I would love to try the eye, cheek and lip palette.

  58. Sarah H says:

    Oh I would love to try the Best of Quo Discovery Set 🙂

  59. Kelly H says:

    I’d be most interested in trying the Best of Quo Discovery set!

  60. Samantha S says:

    The Quo True Artist Eye, Lip & Cheek Palette is the one I’m the most interested in trying out. I’ve never really highlighted or contoured before and I think this would be the perfect set to start trying that out with.

  61. Theresa A. says:

    I am a CanadianGiftGuide subscriber. I think the first one I’d like to try out is the Best of Quo Discovery Set – it looks awesome. Happy Holidays!

  62. Theresa A. says:

    I follow @ShoppersDrugMart and @CdnGiftGuide on twitter – @Teralex4
    https://twitter.com/Teralex4/status/806580999538798596

  63. Kim K says:

    I love surprises, so I would get the Quo Christmas Crackers

  64. Nancy W. says:

    Would love to try the Best of Quo Discovery Set!

  65. Tainan Lu says:

    I’m most interested in trying out the Best of Quo Discovery set

  66. Audrey Skinner says:

    I would love to try the eye, lip and cheek palette.

  67. Susan says:

    I love the Best of Quo Discovery Set and the Quo True Artist Eye, Lip & Cheek Palette. All of the ideas would be loved by most women I think!

  68. Tracy D says:

    I’m a subscriber. I’ve never seen cosmetics crackers before, so awesome! The Best of Quo set would also be great to see under the tree.

  69. Burcu says:

    I would like to try Best of Quo Discovery Set

  70. karen petrychko says:

    I really like the best of Quo Discovery set

  71. kevin snyder says:

    the Holiday Crackers

  72. Deanna Barkley says:

    I’d like to try all of them (how selfish!), but I think that the Hidden Treasures Cosmetic crackers would be fun for lots of friends. Thanks for the giveaway.

  73. Heather S. says:

    I’d love to try the Quo Lip Gloss Bar – $20.

  74. Of this most awesome selection, I am most interested in trying out the lovely Quo True Artist Eye, Lip & Cheek Palette.

  75. louise says:

    Im a Canadian Gift Guide subscriber. I like them all I really like the Quo True Artist Eye, Lip & Cheek Palette

  76. Kathleen L says:

    The lip gloss bar looks amazing. I would love to try them all!

  77. Jessica L says:

    I would love to try the lip gloss bar

  78. debra says:

    best of quo discovery set

  79. Jasen H says:

    I’d like to try the Hidden Treasures Cosmetic Crackers, surprises are always fun!

  80. Joan G. says:

    I would like the Best of Quo Discovery Set.

  81. CLC says:

    I love the Quo cosmetic crackers. Very cool!

  82. AliKira says:

    The Quo Lip Gloss Bar would be awesome!

  83. Julie P says:

    The True Artist eye lip and cheek palette is what I’d like most to try.

  84. Lisa Morrison says:

    I would like to try the lip gloss bar.

  85. Theresa Jones says:

    I like the products in the Best of Quo Discovery Set

  86. Kristina Ziegler says:

    I would love to try the Best of Quo Discovery Set

  87. pj says:

    I love the idea of theHidden Treasures Cosmetic Crackers sounds like a fun way to give a present.

  88. I’d love to try the Quo Tools of the Trade Brush Set.

  89. I love surprises so I would love this the best Hidden Treasures Cosmetic Crackers

  90. Cathy C says:

    I like the Best of Quo Discovery Set. It would be great for traveling as everything is there to get started.

  91. gloria konelsky says:

    I’d like the Lip Gloss Bar

  92. Cathy C says:

  93. tess rosario says:

    the quo christmas crackers are such a cool idea!

  94. krysta d says:

    My fave item from quo on this list is the Quo True Artist Eye, Lip & Cheek Palette!

  95. cheryl mclellan says:

    I like the Hidden Treasures Cosmetic Crackers. I’m a sucker for any sort of grab/mystery gift.

  96. Barbara B. says:

    I like the Quo Hidden Treasures Cosmetic Crackers.

  97. cookie3 says:

    I’d love to try out the Quo cosmetic Christmas crackers.

  98. Kimberley Graham says:

    I’d love to try the Quo Christmas Crackers

  99. I’m most interested in the best of quo would like to try the discovery set

  100. Ann Gulyas says:

    I would like to try the the Best of everything Quo

  101. Chanel says:

    I would like to gift the Hidden Treasures Cosmetic Crackers

  102. janinevan09 says:

    the quo christmas crackers are super cool! i’ve never seen them before

  103. SarahJ says:

    I love the Quo tools of the trade brush set.

  104. Lynn M says:

    I love the lip gloss!

  105. Debra says:

    I’ve used Quo brushes for many years, and actually bought the brush set as a gift for this Christmas. I’d like to try the Best of Quo Discovery set.

  106. Renee Lacasse says:

    I would love the Best of Quo Discovery Se

  107. Nicole B says:

    The Quo lip gloss bar

  108. Julie Barrett says:

    This is a hard one cause these are all so beautiful but I think I would most want to try the Discover Quo set because then you get to try a mini version for lips, eyes, cheeks, etc, and not just one type. This would be so amazing to win! I’m so glad I found your site! I’m going to be an avid follower from now on!

  109. elldubbs says:

    The best of Quo discovery set for sure.

  110. Julie Barrett says:

    Link to Quo and shoppers drug mart tweet https://twitter.com/juliebarrett29/status/806861203242942464

  111. kim says:

    I’d love to try the lip gloss bar!

  112. Anne Derkat says:

    I need the Lip Gloss.

  113. Christine D says:

    Already a subscriber- I absolutely love this prize pack too!! It’s filled with awesome ideas and I’d love to try the Quo Lip Gloss Bar set first!

  114. Rhonda C says:

    What a wonderful prize pack! I am no one without lip gloss!

  115. aketch says:

    I like the cosmetic crackers. They would be great fun at chick events like book clubs and cookie exchanges. They really give me something to think about!

  116. Violet Smith says:

    I am interested in the Best of Quo Discovery set

  117. Violet Smith says:

  118. mousecat says:

    I’d be most interested in trying out the Quo Discovery Set

  119. Victoria Ess says:

    I’d love to try the Quo Lip Gloss Bar!

  120. wawi says:

    Best of Quo Discovery Set – $65

  121. Julie Lesieur says:

    Very nice set. I will give that as a gift to my teenager.

  122. Marcie says:

    I’d love to try the Quo Lip Gloss Bar!

  123. Thea says:

    I’m most interested in trying out the Quo Tools of the Trade Brush Set!

  124. alexa says:

    love the discovery set

  125. bkick1 says:

    I am in the market for some new brushes so I would be interested in trying the Quo Tools of the Trade Brush Set.

  126. Vanessa L. says:

    I’m most interested in the Quo Tools of the Trade Brush Set. I could use some really nice brushes!

  127. Erin Lewis says:

    I love the Hidden Treasure Cosmetic Crackers! How fun!

  128. I’m most interested in the Quo True Artist Eye, Lip & Cheek Palette

  129. Lucretia Flemming says:

    Quo Tools of the Trade Brush Set

  130. Milly says:

    i like the crackers!!

  131. M. Archambeau says:

    I could really use the Tools of the Trade brushes. But everything looks great!

  132. Kat says:

    Would love to try the Best of Quo Discovery Set!

  133. Amanda Marier says:

    Loving the Best of Quo Discovery Set!

  134. KellyPC says:

    I love the idea of the Hidden Treasures Cosmetic Crackers!

  135. Ellie B says:

    I would really like to try the discovery set.

  136. sojeles says:

    The brush set is my choice since I don’t have any decent brushes. I subscribe too.

  137. Syl D says:

    The holiday crackers are my fav!

  138. BlessedTA says:

    Quo True Artist Eye, Lip & Cheek Palette

  139. wobbless13 says:

    I want to try out the eye platte!

  140. Elaine Buonsante says:

    I would like to try that set of Quo makeup brushes.

  141. Sean M says:

    Quo Tools of the Trade Brush Set

  142. Mary Warner says:

    The Lip and Eye Palette

  143. krysta mukai says:

    Tools of the trade brush set would really come in handy!

  144. Denae Boucher says:

    I’d love the lip gloss bar!

  145. Alana LeSueur says:

    I am already a subscriber….I have to say, that the Quo True Artist Eye, Lip & Cheek Palette really is a very complete package, so to speak…great gift, so that is the most interesting for me to try out, as my choice of the fabulous holiday collection items of your post.

  146. Debbie White Beattie says:

    I’m most interested in trying first the Best of Quo Discovery Set because it has everything you need

  147. look forward to the lip palette

  148. Linda Hall says:

    I am most interested in trying out the Quo Lip Gloss Bar–so many pretty shades!

  149. Shelley Omand says:

    Would love the eye shadow

  150. I would love all of it esp the brushes!

  151. linnett says:

    Love to try the Lip Gloss, and the Holiday Crackers look like fun, thanks

  152. Calvin F. says:

    hidden treasures Christmas Crackers would be exciting to open.

  153. Calvin F. says:

    Bonus

  154. Angela Mitchell says:

    I’m most interested in trying out their Lip Gloss Bar. You can never have too much lip gloss!

  155. Lisa F says:

    I’d love the Tools of the Trade brush set! Go Quo! 🙂

  156. Vivian Dionne says:

    I’m most interested in trying the Quo True Artist Eye, Lip & Cheek Palette.

  157. Margaret Huitema says:

    I love the Lip Gloss Bar

  158. Quo is my favourite makeup brand! Thank you for the chance to win! I’m most excited about the lip gloss set because those colours are my favourite lip colours!

  159. Donnas says:

    I’d like to try out the makeup brush set.

  160. Donnas says:

    Follow on Twitter:

  161. joyce s. says:

    Quo Lip Gloss Bar

  162. Erin McSweeney says:

    i would love to have the Quo Tools of the Trade Brush Set $29

  163. Vicki says:

    I’d like the Quo True Artiste Eye, Lip & Cheek Palette

  164. edmontonjb says:

    I really want to try pout the lip gloss bar

    ~Jonnie

  165. I`m excited to try out the tools of the trade brush set-looks fabulous!

  166. Tamara Attanasio says:

    I like the Quo Tools of the trade package

  167. katydidit21 says:

    I would like to try out the Quo Tools of the Trade Brush Set.

  168. Carol Graham says:

    I like theBest of Quo Discovery Kit it is awesome

  169. I like the lip gloss bar

  170. I think the Best of Quo Discovery Set would be amazing to try!

  171. Iryna Derekas says:

    I would love a true artist eye check and lip pallete. Would be amazing to win! I am already using Quo and due for some update in my make up box.

  172. Linda Paley says:

    Would love to try Discovery Set – just what I need!

  173. Sunshine G says:

    I’d love to try the brush set – a good set of brushes is invaluable!

  174. veronica mallozzi says:

    loving the Christmas crackers .. perfect stocking stuffers

  175. I’m a sucker for a palette, so I’m going to vote for the Quo True Artist Eye Cheek and Lip palette.

  176. laur says:

    Eye, lip and cheek pallet! Yes please!

  177. The best of Quo discovery set would be my favorite. I especially like the eyebrow set. The cosmetic gift crackers would also be awesome! actually something in a cracker a person would want. Truefully I would I love everything in the giveaway.

  178. Alayne Langford says:

    I am a subscriber! I am interested in trying the Quo True Artist Eye Lip & Cheek Pallette!

  179. Holly says:

    I like the Hidden Treasures Cosmetic Crackers! Seems like a fun idea!

  180. Holly says:

    I like the idea of the Hidden Treasures Cosmetic Crackers! Sounds fun!

  181. I am most excited for the lip gloss bar!

  182. I think the lip and cheek palette is pretty interestin

  183. Diane p says:

    I’d like to try out the brush set and the Hidden Treasures Cosmetic Crackers.

  184. Kim Tanti says:

    I really would like to try the eye shadow lip and cheek pallet.

  185. Lorna Braun says:

    it’s that time to get new brushes. Quo’s makeup brush set

  186. pearl says:

    love towin the brushes

  187. Donna L. says:

    I like the Lip Gloss Bar.

  188. Donna L. says:

    Regrammed as @karmakitty123 : https://www.instagram.com/p/BOHPU7KjW0f/

  189. Janice W says:

    I would be most interested in trying out the Best of Quo Discovery Set.

  190. Janet P. says:

    I am eyeing the Best of Quo Discovery Set-looks like a winner!

  191. Theresa C. says:

    Love the Hidden Treasures Cosmetic Crackers! I have a few girls that would go crazy for these 😉

  192. Faye W. says:

    I’m most interested in trying out the Best of Quo Discovery Set.

  193. Susan J. says:

    Lip gloss bar

  194. SS says:

    I’m interested in trying first the Best of Quo Discovery Set

  195. Lisa S says:

    I am so digging the Discovery Set. Merry Christmas!

  196. Alison K says:

    I’m a Canadian Gift Guide subscriber. Of these fabulous holiday collection items from Quo I’m most interested in trying out their Hidden Treasures Cosmetic Crackers – what fun!

  197. Alison K says:

    Bonus @ShopprsDrugMart Enty: Follow Shoppers Drug Mart on Twitter and tweeted https://twitter.com/SoulSeeker0/status/810671862707585025

  198. Alison K says:

    Bonus @ShoppersDrugMartOfficial Entry: Followed Shoppers Drug Mart on Instagram and regrammed https://www.instagram.com/p/BOLqDUKgmos/

  199. Allison Matz says:

    I like the Hidden Treasures Cosmetic Crackers, I always love a mystery.

  200. Laurie W. says:

    I really like the Hidden Treasures Cosmetic Crackers – $18.

  201. Who could resist the Hidden Treasures; I love it!

  202. jessica eapen says:

    I am interested in trying out the lip gloss bar!

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