Sephora Winter Giveaway and Holiday Makeup Guide

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!


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.

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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.

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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.

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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.


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.

96 responses to “Sephora Winter Giveaway and Holiday Makeup Guide”

  1. My number one item is a good primer! Thanks!

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  2. My number one item is a good primer! Thanks!

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  3. Maybelline Lots of Lashes mascara

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  4. have to have a good moisturizer from Tula

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  5. retinol is a must

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  6. Fenty Beauty Glass Bomb lipgloss!!

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  7. i love tatcha water cream!

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  8. It’s a tie between undereye concealer and mascara…..hmmm

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  9. My must have item is moisturizer with SPF.

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    strawberryprofoundb181b6097b

    Mascara!

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  11. too faced better than sex mascara 💗

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  12. Lovery 24K Gold & Collagen Firming Eye Cream!

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  13. My number one is sparkly eyeshadow!

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  14. My number one is Thrive Causemetics tubing mascara! The best mascara I’ve ever used.

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  15. I like mascara and right now my favorite is Benefit Fan Fest.

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    cupcakeswagf3bfea5db4

    My favorite perfume to wear is White Diamonds.

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  17. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

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  18. loreal foundation

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  19. I love the festive inspiration in this guide—the three distinct holiday looks are perfect for any occasion, and the $100 Sephora giveaway is such a generous way to help someone kick off their new year with a fresh beauty glow

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  20. My #1 is my moisturizer with SPF.

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  21. The Oaui leave in conditioner!

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  22. My number one is a good mascara- lately I love Stila’s

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  23. My must-have item has to be Rare Beauty Liquid Blush!

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  24. mascara

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  25. Chantelle Walker Avatar
    Chantelle Walker

    green tea moisturizer 🙂

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  26. My must-have is mascara.

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  27. For me, it all begins with a good skincare routine! I use Origins Checks and Balances, The Ordinary glycolic acid toner, and Tatcha water cream!

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  28. I need, like NEED better Mascara. So that’s what I am looking forward to. Thanks! ~Diana Anderson

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  29. Oops My comment came through as anonymous so I must not have been logged in. My comment said: I need, like NEED better Mascara. So that’s what I am looking forward to. Thanks!

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  30. My must have is good unscented or lightly scented moisturizer, and a good conditioner for my hair…it’s so dry here! Thanks and God Bless! ILuvTheEucharist @ aol dot com

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    scrumptiouslycrusade7bc6522e0c

    The number one thing I do no matter what is moisturize my skin before applying any makeup.

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  32. […] skincare and beauty at Sephora (and I was especially inspired by the thoughtful comments on our Sephora giveaway). I added a few new products to my routine, rediscovered some longtime favorites, and leaned fully […]

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  33. My must have is brow mascara, thanks!

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  34. I must have a good concealer! Thank you!

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  35. Currently Vaseline lip care, because it is so dry in the winter. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  36. Rusk Wired

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  37. It’s boring, but, a peptide moisturizer.

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  38. generallady6e37194c9e Avatar
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    I love Sulwhasoo’s moisturizers!

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  39. I love a great lipstick!

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  40. Eucerin Face Hydrating Cleansing Gel has been a life saver during the cold winter months!

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  41. Subscribed! My most important 2 beauty items are lotions for my face and hands (it’s so dry here!) and lip balms! Thanks and God Bless! ILuvTheEucharist @ aol dot com

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  42. Definitely a really good dark brown pencil to fill in my eyebrows.

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