"This year's 6th Anniversary Giveaway is BIGGER, BOLDER, BETTER, and HEAVIER. LOL! We've got 28 brand sponsors and over 300 products worth 200k+, and for the first time ever, I am opening this contest to my International readers! It's high time that I thank my International readers as well. :)"

Snoe Hair Heroes Extreme Emu + Acai 5-in-1 Cleansing Conditioner - "Repair, toughen, restore and save even the most distressed hair with Hair Heroes EXTREME infused Emu OIl + Acai Berry. This powerful cleansing conditioner nourishes your tresses, making dry or damaged hair look, feel, and behave like never before! It also increases hair's resistance to breakage while healing, protecting, and preventing further damage. The result is astonishing straight, satin-smooth and healthy hair." - via snoebeauty.com

"Tony Moly has its finger firmly on the pulse of global beauty. Launched in Korea, the brand’s name translates to “nice and trendy,” and cult beauty fans can’t get enough of the too-cute-for-words products, which blend innovation and must-have cosmetics with brightly colored, playfully adorable packaging." - via beautymnl.com

MAC Matte Lipstick in Kinda Sexy - "A "neutral pinky rose" in matte finish. Colour plus texture for the lips. Stands out on the runway. Simmers on the street! What made MAC famous." - via maccosmetics.com

At e.l.f. (Eyes Lips Face) Cosmetics, we believe that beauty comes from within all of us. Our line of luxurious cosmetics captures great looking skin with gorgeous colors and quality ingredients. Our products are designed to let your inner beauty shine through." - via www.eyeslipsface.com

TheBalm Balm Jovi Rockstar Face Palette. "This palette has everything you need to take center-stage! It features 12 shadows that are sure to top the charts. All of these shadows can be used wet or dry—so “live and wet/dry”…it’s up to you! Balm Jovi is compact and portable, yet it has everything you need to take on tour!" - via thebalm.com

Shiseido Shimmering Cream Eye Color in Lavande (VI226) - "A lightweight cream eye shadow with a radiant, lustrous finish that maintains a just-applied fresh look for 16 hours without smudging or creasing. Applies easily with your fingertip for a smooth, even finish. Hydrates skin with Super Hydro-Wrap Vitalizing DE." ($25.00 for 6g/0.21 oz.) - via www.shiseido.com

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Enhancer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 in 20 Fair to Light - "This dermatologist-developed formula contains a vitamin-rich Retinol treatment to visibly smooth fine lines and reduce signs of aging. It nourishes skin and protects against future sun damage with a weightless Broad Spectrum SPF 20 moisturizer. Each skin-enhancing shade provides a sheer tint of color for a more even, naturally beautiful look." - via neutrogena.com

Nichido Tinted Brow Gel in Espresso, 7ml | Retail: Php 238 - "For shaping, shading and defining your brows. With few quick strokes and you're ready to go. In four different shades to match your hair color." - via Nichido Facebook Page

Belo Essentials Whitening Deo Roll-on, Whitening Deo Spray, & Underarm Whitening Cream - "Use Belo Beauty Duo to protect your underarms from darkness with Belo Beauty Deo during the day and Belo Underarm Whitening Cream at night. Together, they get rid of the five most common underarm problems and fight darkness, so you can raise your arms and rejoice." - via Belo Essentials Facebook

L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream in Passionate Jasmine - "L'Occitane's famously luxe products are nothing short of a beauty phenomenon, loved by low-maintenance types and glamour girls alike. Created from the plants and essential oils found in Provence, a hilly region in the South of France lush with olive groves, lavender fields, and vineyards, L'Occitane's skin, body care, and fragrances are packed with natural favorites like honey, verbena, shea butter, and lavender. A master of mixing sensual formulas, while retaining the fresh-picked pungency of their ingredients, L'Occitane perfectly preserves the beauty traditions of this ripe Mediterranean land." - via Sephora.com

Maybelline Great Lash Waterproof Mascara (Limited Edition) - "Touted as the holy grail of mascaras with a global massive cult following, this award-winning classic became the world’s most iconic mascara for its long-lasting, waterproof formula makes lashes look healthier, fuller, and longer. Coupled with the formula that is perfectly safe even for those with sensitive eyes, the secret behind the success of Great Lash is its lash-doubling brush applicator which separates each lash without clumps and globs,” - via SampleRoomPh

Wet n Wild  Mega Last Lipstick in Coraline (909D) - "This 4-hour, longwearing lip color leaves a semi-matte, creme finish in one stroke. Glides on easily with rich, velvety color that doesn't cake, feather, or bleed. Made with hydrating skin-care ingredients: Hyaluronic Microspheres provide extraordinary adhesion to lips, an exclusive polymer complex offers cushion-like feel and texture, and natural marine plant extracts Coenzyme Q10 and Vitamins A & E help smooth lips." via www.wnwbeauty.com

Favorite April Fools' Day Joke. The first of April is when everybody gets their creativity juices flowing, coming up with the cleverest (and hopefully funny) pranks to fool the most vulnerable. I take a short break from my Holy Week hiatus to bring you a short list of my favorites to commemorate this year's April Fools' Day:

It's the first day of April which probably means most of us have already been victims of pranks in one way or another. I've been bracing myself against the onslaught since last night so I was not as gullible to believe anything I see/read/hear today. Instead of playing a joke on you guys, I'm emptying my drawers and throwing out products I have used up for the month of March.