Blog Sale - Stila, Sleek, No7, Revlon, Avon etc

My first blog sale!

I've had a sort out and decided to sell what I don't use/doesn't suit me etc.

Here are the rules:

- Paypal only!

- If you want an item please leave a comment with your Paypal address and I will send you an invoice.

- Please pay within 24 hours or receiving your invoice.

- Shipping to UK is £1.50 for the first item and an extra £0.50 for each additional item.

- Shipping outside of UK is £4.00

- No returns or refunds - I will be as accurate as possible in my descriptions and photos so please make sure you want item before buying!

 No 7 Gel Eyeliner in Black. In box, no brush, usage shown.  

£4.

Sleek Pout Polish in Powder Pink. Light usage. 

£2.

17 Vintage Love Perfect Pastels Palette. Very light usage on dark blue, green and brown shades.

£3.

Revlon Colourstay Foundation in Buff. About 70% left.

£4.

Sleek Sparkle Palette. Usage on bottom right hand shade as seen.

£3.

Sleek Blush in Coral. Around 75-80% left.

£2.

Avon 8 in 1 Smokey Eyes Palette. Usage as shown.

£3.

Avon True Colour Eyeshadow palette in Retro Glamour. Very light usage on both shades.

£3.

Avon True Colour blush in Russet. Used a handful of times, about 95% left.

£3.

Lily Lolo Mineral Blusher in Juicy Peach. Used once, over 95% left.

Lily Lolo Mineral Blusher in Candy Girl. Used once, over 95% left.

£4 each or both for £6.

Avon True Colour Eyeshadow Palette in Healthy Glow. Pale shade - 90% left, dark shade - 75% left.

£2.

Stila Lipstick in Pam. Used only 3 or 4 times, accidentaly left marks in the lipstick with the lid.

Stila Lipstick in Chelsea. Used a handful of times, over 90% left.

£4 each or both for £6.

Stila Eyeshadow refils in (clockwise from top left) Champara, Batura, Shore and Sajama. Usage can be seen on Champara and Batura. 

£1.50 each or all four for £5.

Avon Lipstick in Really Rosy. Never used. 

£3.

No 7 Sheer Temptation Lipstick in Lovely. 85% left.

£2.

No 7 Stay Perfect Nail Colour in Crystal Lilac, Twinkle and Milan. Around 75% left in all.

£3 each or all three for £7.

Missguided Nail polish in Missbehave and Misschievous. Used once each. 

£2 each or both for £3.

17 Fast Finish Nail Polish in Knockout Red and Pink Grapefruit. Used once each.

£2 each or both for £3.

Barry M Nail Paint in Bright Red, Spring Green and Coral. Used only a couple of times each.

£2 each or all three for £5.

17 Supreme Shine Nail Polish in Miami. About 85% left.

£2.

Bourjois 1 Second Nail Polish. About 90% left.

£3.

George Quick Dry Nail Polish. Used once.

£1.

Benefit Lipgloss in Friends in High Places. Used only  2 or 3 times.

£6.

L'Oreal Glam Shine Gloss in Oriental Fuschia. Used once or twice.

£3.

Max Factor Lip Gloss in Fashion Leader. Used once.

£3.

Avon Sparkle Lipgloss in Cotton Candy. Used a handful of times.

£2.

Elf Super Glossy Lip Shine in Goddess. Never used.

£1.

First MAC Purchase - Prep & Prime

Last week I ran out of primer - disaster!

I usually use L'Oreal Studio Secrets Smoothing Resurfacing Primer, but before I dashed out to buy a new one I happened to read a post on Pixiwoo's blog about L'Oreal testing their product ingredients on animals. So that put a stop to that - no more L'Oreal for me.

For me, a good primer is essential. It keeps my makeup in place and creates a lovely base to apply makeup on to start with. Without it I feel I am constantly dusting translucent powder over my face and I really really hate this as it makes my face feel heavy and overloaded with product.

I wasn't sure which primer to go for and out of curiosity I found myself on the MAC website. I usually shy away from MAC, primarily because I can't justify the cost, and secondly because I am by no means an expert at applying makeup so drugstore brands suit just fine.

However!

The L'Oreal primer costs me £14.29 for 15ml which yes, is a little on the expensive side but I honestly can't live without primer, it's a need more than a want. The MAC Prep & Prime was £14.50 for 15ml - hardly any difference at all so I thought 'why not?' 

It arrived last Thursday and I have been happily using it ever since.

They Say: "A light, oil-free emulsion that helps cloak visible pores while controlling oil and shine. Applies “wet” for a gentle micro-exfoliation: dries instantly to create an invisible, long-lasting natural matte finish. Ideal for the T-zone."

I Say: "I was a little worried about the 'wet' application as I read a couple of reviews (after purchase) that claimed it took forever to dry and that makeup didn't apply well over the top of it. But after using it, I can happily say it is by far a superior primer to L'Oreal and I wish I'd been aware of it a long time ago!

I apply the smallest amount to my cheeks, nose, forehead and chin - it dries instantly and leaves my skin soft and matte. It doesn't cover my pores up but it seems to 'coat' them so the foundation and concealer I apply over the the top doesn't sink into my pores and make them more visible. It really does create the best base for makeup and even my boyfriend commented on how nice my skin was looking after using it.

This has been the best £15 I have spent in a long time - it's worth the money just for the extra confidence it gives me because I know my makeup will stay looking freshly applied all day.

If you have oily skin/large pores I really cannot recommend this enough.

A definite 5 out of 5 monkeys!"

This does bring me to a dilemma though - obviously I'm not buying any more products from L'Oreal due to the animal testing, but what about the products I already own? Throw them out? Use them up then find alternatives?

I'd really appreciate your thoughts on this!