Last weekend I attended the Nordstrom Cosmetic Trend Show; you saw the hot trends for the season as well as my makeover at MAC.

But I think one of the best things about going to the show were the giveaways and raffles.  What I would have given to win the Clarisonic Skincare System ($195 US)!  I also loved browsing the counters and getting samples.

Almost all the counters had a Gift with Purchase going on that day.  For example, NARS gave away a mini trio of lipglosses with a $75 purchase.

In Part 1, I told you that the $15 ticket was redeemable for any purchase. Well, I’m sure you’re wondering what I bought, right?

I got MAC Blot Powder Pressed in Medium Dark ($21 US) and MAC Eye Shadows in Wedge and Cork ($14.50 US). These are basic staples so I decided to be sensible and purchased what I needed.

MAC was giving out these mini posters for free! Of course, I couldn’t resist getting one. I also convinced my sister to get one, and then she gave it to me. They’re both advertisements for the Viva Glam VI line.

At the MAC counter, if you bought something they gave out these sample bags with four samples in each one! (From left to right): MAC Strobe Cream ($29.50 US), MAC Clear Lipglass ($14 US), MAC Prep+Prime Face Protect SPF 50 ($28 US), and MAC Pigment in Pink Bronze ($19.50 US).  Have you tried any of these, what do you think of them?

Over at Laura Mercier, they gave samples of Laura Mercier Face Polish ($30 US) out to anyone who went to the Trend Show.  These scrubs for your face smell amazing, like gardenias and lemon!

So there you have it, my complete coverage of the Nordstrom Cosmetic Trend Show, what do you think? Would you go to one? Tell me in the comments box below!

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