The Fashion Plate

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Friday Freebie: Estee Lauder Gloss Stick

Submitted by stsmith1 on 05/01/2009 - 08:24

Estee Lauder calls it lipstick with glossy attitude.

Apparently it has a nice shine, smooth finish and the power to plump and shape.

Almost sounds too good to be true, right?

Cost at department stores is $18.50. And the color I have is a very neutral Nude Almond.

But it's free at The Fashion Plate.

But it's not easy. Well, at least, not anymore. To prepare all of you for my upcoming maternity leave (could be any day now), we're stepping it up for the freebies. The freebies will soon move to the Style section on Monday AND you'll have to answer a question via e-mail to get the goods.

So, to get you all in the mood, the freebie goes to the first person to correctly tell us the year that Estee Lauder founded her company.

Aw, come on, it's not that hard to figure out!

Good luck!