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A Winter Beauty Treat: Win a $100 Sephora E-Gift Card

This winter, The Real Chic Life is gifting one lucky beauty lover a little extra sparkle. We’re hosting a Sephora Winter Giveaway, and the winner will receive a $100 Sephora e-gift card to refresh their makeup, skincare, or fragrance collection in the new year.

Whether you’ve been eyeing a new luxury foundation, a hydrating winter moisturizer, or the perfect bold lip, this giveaway is your chance to indulge.

How to Enter

To enter the giveaway, you must:

Be subscribed to The Real Chic Life and leave a comment on this article telling us your #1 must-have beauty item (it can be makeup, skincare, hair, or fragrance)

That’s it — simple and chic. A winner will be chosen randomly on January 22, 2026, and after checking to make sure that the winner is a subscriber, the winner will receive a Sephora e-gift card for the value of $100. Terms and conditions are listed below. Thanks in advance for entering!

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If you’re feeling festive and ready to glow now, here are three holiday makeup looks using top-rated Sephora favorites and how to recreate them at home.

1. Classic Holiday Glow: Soft Gold Eyes + Red Lip

This timeless look is polished, festive, and always chic.

Products:

• Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette (gold/bronze shades) or Natasha Denona I Need a Warm Eyeshadow Palette
• NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer
• Gucci Velvet Matte Lipstick in Rosso Ancora or Goldie Red

How to Achieve the Look:

Start by applying a soft gold shimmer across your lids and blend a warm brown shade into the crease for depth. Clean up under the eyes with a creamy concealer for a bright, lifted effect. Finish with a crisp matte red lip, focusing on clean edges for a classic, editorial finish.

Perfect for holiday dinners, work parties, and elegant evenings.

2. Winter Romance: Soft Pink Glam

This look is soft, fresh, and perfect for daytime holiday events or cozy celebrations.

Products:

• Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
• LANEIGE Glowy Balm in Pink Supernova
• Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara

How to Achieve the Look:

Apply a soft pink cream or liquid blush high on the cheeks and blend upward for a lifted, romantic flush. Keep the eyes simple with fluttery lashes and a clean lid. Swipe on a glossy pink balm or lip oil for a hydrated, youthful finish.

This look is ideal for brunches, family gatherings, and casual holiday moments.

3. Holiday Drama: Smoky Bronze Eyes + Nude Lip

For evenings that call for a little drama, this sultry look delivers.

Products:

• Pat McGrath Labs Mothership V Eyeshadow Palette: Bronze Seduction
• Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb in Fenty Glow
• Stila Stay All Day Smudge and Set Eyeliner

How to Achieve the Look:

Blend warm bronze shadows across the lid, deepening the outer corners with deeper brown tones. Smudge a waterproof eyeliner along the lash line for a soft smoky effect. Finish with a glossy nude lip to balance the intensity of the eyes.

This is the perfect look for New Year’s Eve, cocktail parties, or festive nights out.

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Good luck to everyone entering the Sephora Winter Giveaway. We can’t wait to read about your must-have beauty favorites!

Xo, Courtney

Terms and conditions: This giveaway is open to legal residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older as of the date of entry. This giveaway is sponsored by The Real Chic Life and is not affiliated in any way with Sephora. By participating, you agree to be fully unconditionally bound by these rules, and you represent and warrant that you meet the eligibility requirements. In addition, you agree to accept the decisions of The Real Chic Life as final and binding as it relates to the content of this giveaway. Entries will be accepted online starting December 9, 2025 and ending January 21, 2026 at 11:59pm. A winner will be chosen at random and announced in a blog post on January 22, 2026. The winner will receive an e-gift card in the amount of $100. The winner will have up to one week after the date of the announcement to claim the prize.