Blog Sale: Chanel, Dior, MAC, NARS, and more!

I'm having a clear out of my make-up.  Everything here has been carefully cared for and gently used.  Everything has been disinfected, as well.

Please take a look and see if anything catches your eye!  I'm a college student, so anything purchased will be a massive help towards textbooks/food/etc.

But here are a few RULES first:

• This is a first come, first serve basis!
• I won't hold any products for you, so if you want something, you'll need to grab it sooner rather than later.
• All prices are in US Dollars
• There is a MINIMUM purchase of $10 BEFORE SHIPPING, so please keep that in mind
• Please send me an e-mail (beautybasicsxx@gmail.com) with the names of the products you want, along with your paypal contact e-mail address!
• I will send you an invoice via PayPal.  Sorry, I only accept PayPal!
• I expect payment within 24 hours of the sent invoice, otherwise I will sell it to the next person interested!
• I will be shipping via USPS (shipping prices and more details listed below) on Tuesdays through Saturdays.
• All products have been disinfected, and have been used carefully!
• Sorry, I don't accept returns or exchanges!
• If you have any questions, please e-mail me at beautybasicsxx@gmail.com

Shipping Costs:

• I will be shipping via USPS within 3 working days following PayPal payment acceptance.
• US only; but I may ship internationally - so just send me an e-mail!
• Tracking isn't included. If you want tracking, an additional $1.10 will be added to the price to compensate.
• Shipments with tracking can only be sent on Saturdays, otherwise I can send all other shipments Tuesday-Saturday.
• The Shipping Costs are as follows:
• $3 plus $0.50 for each additional item (before tracking)

Happy Shopping Everyone!

Ole Henriksen Perfect Truth CC Creme in Light (used 3-4x) - $15

Bourjois Healthy Mix Concealer in 51 (about 85% left) - $5

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush in Dim Infusion (used 3-4x) - $15

Estee Lauder Pure Color Blush in 15 Blushing Nude (about 90% left) - $15

Jouer Bronzer in Suntan (used 3-4x) - $15

MAC Mineralize Blush in Azalea in the Afternoon (LE) (used 2-3x) - $15

MAC Satin Powder Blush in Fleur Power (used 2-3x) - $15

Benefit Blush in Hervana (about 95% left) - $15

Marc Jacobs Shameless Bold Blush in 206 Reckless (used 3-4x) - $20

RMS Beauty Living Luminizer (about 90% left) - $20

NARS Blush in Deep Throat (used 3-4x) - $20

NARS Blush in Luster (used 4-5x) - $20

Burberry Fresh Glow Highlighter in Nude Radiance No. 01 (see dip) - $20

Jouer Cream Blush Tint in Petal (used 2-3x) - $10

Natural Collection Blush in Rosey Glow (used 3-4x) - $2

Natural Collection Blush in Sweet Cheeks (used 3-4x) - $2

Natural Collection Blush in Pink Cloud (used 1-2x) - $2

Bourjois Chocolate Bronzer in 51 (see use above) - $5

theBalm Frat Boy Blush (used 4-5x) - $10

Chanel Ombre Essentielle Single Eyeshadow in 45 Safari (about 80% left) - $10

Make Up For Ever Eyeshadow in126 Iridescent Yellow (used 4-5x) - $9

Benefit Single Eyeshadow in Thanks A Latte (used 4-5x) - $9

Bourjois Smoky Eyes Trio in 04 Nude Ingenu (used 1x) - $5

& Other Stories Single Eyeshadow in Cubica Mauve (used 4-5x) - $5

Wet n Wild Eyeshadow Trio in Walking on Eggshells (used 1x) - $1

Maybelline the Nudes Eyeshadow Palette (used 2x, some shadows untouched) - $5

NYX 10 Color Eyeshadow Palette in 03 Caviar & Bubbles (about 85% left, mirror falling out) - $3

Barry M Natural Glow Shadow & Blush Palette (eyeshadows used 1x, blush untouched) - $6

Dior Addict Extreme Lipstick in 536 Lucky (used 2x) - $20

Chanel Rouge Coco Lipstick in 45 Caractere (about 75% left) - $18

Chanel Rouge Coco Lipstick in 05 Mademoiselle (about 85% left) - $20

Chanel Rouge Coco Lipstick in 42 Culte (about 85% left) - $20

Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in 467 Pygmalion (about 80% left) - $20

Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in 54 Boy (about 80% left) - $20

MAC Amplified Lipstick in Pure Heroine (LE from Lorde Collection) (used 2x) - $14

MAC Cremesheen Lipstick in Peach Blossom (used 2x) - $10

MAC Cremesheen Lipstick in Modesty (used 2x) - $10

MAC Lustre Lipstick in Jubilee (used 1x) - $10

Clinique Chubby Stick Intense in 06 Roomiest Rose (see use above) - $8

Clinique Chubby Stick in 04 Mega Melon (see use above) - $8

Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Gloss Stick in Bashful (used 1x) - $8

Thanks for shopping!

Blog Sale: MAC, NARS, Marc Jacobs, Benefit, & More!

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Blog Sale: Chanel, Burberry, MAC, Bobbi Brown, & More!

I'm having a clear out of my make-up.  Everything here has been carefully cared for and gently used.  Everything has been disinfected, as well.

Please take a look and see if anything catches your eye!  I'm a college student, so anything purchased will be a massive help towards textbooks/food/etc.

But here are a few RULES first:

• This is a first come, first serve basis!
• I won't hold any products for you, so if you want something, you'll need to grab it sooner rather than later.
• All prices are in US Dollars
• There is a MINIMUM purchase of $10 BEFORE SHIPPING, so please keep that in mind
• Please send me an e-mail (beautybasicsxx@gmail.com) with the names of the products you want, along with your paypal contact e-mail address!
• I will send you an invoice via PayPal.  Sorry, I only accept PayPal!
• I expect payment within 24 hours of the sent invoice, otherwise I will sell it to the next person interested!
• I will be shipping via USPS (shipping prices and more details listed below) on Tuesdays through Saturdays.
• All products have been disinfected, and have been used carefully!
• Sorry, I don't accept returns or exchanges!
• If you have any questions, please e-mail me at beautybasicsxx@gmail.com

Shipping Costs:

• I will be shipping via USPS on the day following PayPal payment acceptance (except Sundays and Mondays).
• US only; but I may ship internationally - so just send me an e-mail!
• Tracking isn't included. If you want tracking, an additional $1.10 will be added to the price to compensate.
• Shipments with tracking can only be sent on Saturdays, otherwise I can send all other shipments Tuesday-Saturday.
• The Shipping Costs are as follows:
• $3 plus $0.50 for each additional item (before tracking)

Happy Shopping Everyone!

Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation in 0 Porcelain about 75% remaining - $30
Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation in 1 about 85% remaining - $25
Ole Henriksen Perfect Truth CC Crème in Light used 2x - $25

Chanel Charming Ombres Matelassées de Chanel (LE) used 5-6x - $65

Make Up Forever Eyeshadow in Iridescent Yellow Beige 126 used 4-5x - $14
Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow in No. 21 Midnight Brown used less than 10x
Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow in No. 10 Antique Rose used 4-5x

Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow in No. 22 Pale Barley used less than 10x - $21
Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow in No. 08 Khaki used 4-5x 

MAC Powder Blush in Fleur Power used 2-3x - $16
MAC Mineralize Blush in Azalea in the Afternoon (LE) used 2-3x - $24
Marc Jacobs Shameless Bold Blush in 206 Reckless used 4-5x - $24
Josie Maran Coconut Watercolor Cheek Gelee used 3-4x - $15

Burberry Lip Glow in No. 24 Trench Kiss used 3-4x - $12
Bourjois Shine Edition Lipstick in 24 Rose XOXO used 2x - $6
Lancome L'Absolu Rouge in 387 Crushed Rose used 4-5x - $18
MAC Viva Glam VI used 5-6x - $10
Clinique Chubby Stick Intense in Roomiest Rose used 4-5x - $10

Items Sold:
Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow in Antique Rose
Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow in Midnight Brown
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Dim Light
Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow in Khaki

My Top 25 Most Played Songs

As a way to get to know me better, here's a list of my Top 25 Most Played Songs:

1.   Michicant - Bon Iver - Bon Iver, Bon Iver
2.   Another Love - Tom Odell - Songs From Another Love
3.   Flaws - Bombay Bicycle Club - Flaws
4.   April Come She Will - Simon & Garfunkel - Sounds of Silence
5.   Thrift Shop (feat. Wanz) - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - The Heist
6.   Elephant Gun - Beirut - Lon Gisland
7.   Liz On Top of the World - Jean-Yves Thibaudet - Pride & Prejudice Soundtrack
8.   Open Season - High Highs - High Highs
9.   Apartment - Young the Giant - Young the Giant
10. Taro - Alt-J - An Awesome Wave
11. Youth - Daughter - Daughter
12. All Those Pretty Lights (Alternate Universe Version) - Andrew Belle - The Daylight EP
13. Cold War - The Morning Benders - Big Echo
14. Ivy & Gold - Bombay Bicycle Club - Flaws
15. Next Year - Two Door Cinema Club - Beacon
16. Raconte-Moi Une Histoire - M83 - Hurry Up, We're Dreaming
17. Animals - Baths - Cerulean
18. The Gold Lining - Broke For Free - Gold Can Stay EP
19. Wasting My Young Years - London Grammar - Wasting My Young Years
20. Bloom - The Paper Kites - The Woodland EP
21. Sweater Weather - The Neighbourhood - I Love You.
22. Hinnom, TX - Bon Iver - Bon Iver, Bon Iver
23. She Just Likes to Fight - Four Tet - There Is Love In You
24. Pompeii - Bastille - Bad Blood
25. I Need My Girl - The National - Trouble Will Find Me

I do like quite a mixture of mainstream and indie music, and I'm particularly fond of British indie music - they have the best music over there, don't they?

What are your favorite songs?

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FOTD: Soap & Glory Archery Brow Tint and Pencil

Today I decided to play around with a few new products that I've recently purchased (see New In: Drugstore Beauty Haul here).  One item that really stood out to me is the Soap & Glory Archery Brow Tint and Pencil in Love Is Blonde. The brow tint allows for natural-looking hairs to be drawn into the eyebrows, while the pencil fills brows in in a few easy swipes!  This is great alternative to the more expensive brow pencils like the ones from Hourglass & Tom Ford, as long as you can get hold of it!  Unfortunately, this isn't available in the US, as far as I know; therefore, I purchased mine off of eBay.  However, it still ended up being much less expensive than the Hourglass or Tom Ford versions!

Face:

Revlon Photoready Perfecting Primer // Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation in Ivory // Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation in 1.0 //  Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Porcelain // Dolce & Gabbana Perfect Finish Concealer in 2 // Make Up Forever Full Cover Concealer in 4 // Burberry Sheer Powder in No. 1 Porcelain //

Eyes:

Soap & Glory Archery Brow Tint and Pencil in Love Is Blonde // Anastasia Clear Brow Gel // MAC Painterly Paint Pot // MAC Eyeshadows in Era, Patina & Shroom // Physicians Formula Eye Booster 2-in-1 Lash Boosting Eyeliner + Serum in Deep Brown // Covergirl Flamed Out Mascara //

Cheeks & Lips:

The Body Shop Honey Bronzer in 01 // RMS Beauty Living Luminizer // Revlon Lip Butter in Juicy Papaya //

What's your preferred method for doing your brows?

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New In: Drugstore Beauty Haul

After buying very little makeup for the past few months, I decided to treat myself to a few new bits from Ulta.  Currently, Ulta is hosting a '21 Days of Beauty' Event, which has a bunch of steals and deals up for grabs until the beginning of April.  That being said, once the need arose to purchase a new mascara, I knew exactly where to go!

Maybelline Great Lash Clear Mascara - $5.99

A cult classic, and at such a great price!  I've heard loads about this particular brow gel, and after being totally underwhelmed by the Anastasia version (at nearly 4x the price, may I add), I thought a drugstore version might suit my brows and my pocket better.

Maybelline Full & Soft Thick & Healthy Washable Mascara - $7.49

I haven't heard much about this mascara, but I'm hoping this mascara will give tons of volume without making my lashes crunchy - you know that feeling.  Slightly more expensive than the average drugstore mascara, but with the usual Ulta 'buy one get one half off' sales, it comes out to a decent price!

Left to Right: Soap & Glory Brow Pencil & Tint, Revlon Lip Butters in Strawberry Shortcake & Juicy Papaya

Revlon Lip Butters in Juicy Papaya & Strawberry Shortcake - $7.99 each

After owning and loving two of these bad boys (Pink Truffle and Peach Parfait, for reference), I thought it was time to add a few new lip butters to the mix.  I initially opted for Juicy Papaya, hoping it would be a dupe for one my all-time favorite sheer lipsticks - YSL Rouge Volupté Sheer Candy in 02 Dewy Papaya ($34).  Although they are similar, the Revlon version is more pigmented, but otherwise they give a similar finish and gloss to the lips - I think I just saved myself $26.  I also picked up Strawberry Shortcake, mostly because there was 'buy one get one half off' on Revlon products, but also in hopes of a perfect summery pink shade!  I haven't tried this one yet, but my hopes are high and I will report back soon enough.

It's A 10 Miracle Leave-In Plus Keratin* - $20 for 4 oz. - Free GWP in Store 22 March 2014

Once I got to the counter to purchase everything, I was shocked to find out that as part of Ulta's '21 Days of Beauty' Event, they were giving away a free full-sized version of this!  I'm not sure what the minimum is to receive this, perhaps $20 (which is just below what I spent)?  I've always wanted to try something from the It's A 10 line, but the price point always put me off.  This Keratin version is meant to be used 1-2x a week, instead of regular hair oil which I use after every hair wash.  I'm so excited to try this, so head to your local Ulta to see if they have any in stock for Free GWP!

Soap & Glory Archery Brow Tint and Pencil in Love Is Blonde - £10

Finally, I received this yesterday in the post after purchasing this hyped up brow pencil.  I ended up ordering it off of eBay, which is always a little sketchy, but useful, nonetheless.  Although I have light brown hair, this shade matches my brows perfectly, giving a dark blonde/light brown tint to my brows.  I use the marker bit to draw on little hairs into my brows, and then go over everything with the pencil, afterwards. Unfortunately, this isn't available in the US, as far as I know, but if you have Soap & Glory makeup readily available near you, I would definitely recommend giving this a go!

What have you picked up recently?

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Weight Loss: 2 Month Recap

Left: January 20, 2014 - 149.4 lbs
Right: March 20, 2014 - 137.4 lbs

As a part of my New Year's Resolutions, I've been trying to lose some weight (along with every other person on the planet).  What's more, I'm trying to lead a healthier lifestyle - complete with a better diet and more exercise.  After two months of (generally) continuous exercise and better eating, I've managed to lose 12 pounds.  

I had a few set backs this past month - one major one being Spring Break.  Instead of going to Cancun like everyone else, I decided to spend my break at home with my family.  However, during the day, I was the only one home - meaning I got bored quite easily, which is where food came into the picture.  Just like when I first started gaining weight when I was in High School, I ate bad food whenever I had nothing better to do.  Thankfully, I was semi-able to restrain myself, and I ended up maintaining my weight throughout the week.  Yet, the stress of college and life is always a hindrance for me, so I ended up not losing much weight this past month - only 3 pounds. 

During these past two months, I've been using Weight Watchers, as a simple method of keeping track of how much I eat throughout the day.  I went quite in depth in last month's recap, so you can look there for more information on the program itself.  I have found the process to work well for me when I continue to use it.  On days when I forget to track my food, I tend to eat more and eat less healthy.  Therefore, I do find the program to be working for me - but I find that I need to make sure to use the program in order to see results!

Nonetheless, I refuse to look at a loss of 3 pounds as a failure - I still lost weight!  No matter how big or small, weight loss is still weight loss and I'm still proud of how far I've come.  Although I still want to lose more weight, I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel, and I feel like I'm learning more about what I want from this journey and why I want it along the way.

Are you on a weight loss journey?  How is it going for you?

Weight Loss: 1 Month Recap

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March Beauty Wishlist

Another month, another wishlist...

Despite having recently backed off on the amount of beauty products I purchase, there are still a few choice items I'm dying to add into the mix!

Hourglass Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil in Blonde - $32

This looks like the perfect dupe for my beloved Tom Ford Brow Sculptor, which is currently just a tinge dark for my brows.  What's more, this rings in at $10 cheaper, making the extortionate price somewhat more justifiable. 

Bumble & Bumble Thickening Hairspray - $28

I've recently just run out of this baby - I purchased this in August and haven't put it down since!  I'm desperate to get my hands on this again even after only a week of being without it.  However, I have some other products that need to be used up before I can allow for a repurchase.

Omorvicza Queen of Hungary Mist - $86

Am I a cliche or what?  This is currently one of the MOST hyped up skincare brands/products out there.  But, what can I say, my curiosity has got the better of me and I have a feeling this will be purchased in a few short months (i.e. the amount of time it will take me to save up for the damn thing)!

Diorskin Nude Tan Healthy Glow Enhancing Powder in 002 Sunlight - $55

This has got to be one of the most beautifully packaged bronzers out there - and I can't stop thinking about it.  Despite having about 6 other bronzers I should be using up, all I want to do is click the 'Place Order' button for this baby!  Basically, this purchase is totally inevitable.

What's on your wishlist?

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FOTD: No Eyeliner Day

I was feeling a little adventurous today (another word might be lazy) and opted to not go for my staple winged eyeliner.  I've worn winged eyeliner everyday for years, but sometimes you just need a change!

Base: By Terry Sheer Expert Foundation in 2, Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Porcelain, Dolce & Gabbana The Perfect Concealer in 2, Burberry Sheer Powder in No. 01 Porcelain

I've recently become obsessed with this foundation - the color and coverage are flawless.  I have a lot of difficulties finding foundations that match my more neutral-toned complexion, but this shade is literally the exact same shade as my skin.  It has quite a light coverage, which is something I prefer, but if you're looking for more coverage they also have the 'Cover Expert' in the same line (which I haven't tried...yet).  The foundation does have a pretty noticeable scent, but it's never irritated my skin before.

Eyes:  ELF Eyeshadow Primer, Jouer Crème Eyeshadow in Cashmere, Anastasia Brow Powder Duo in Medium Brown, Anastasia Clear Brow Gel, Physicians Formula Jumbo Lash Mascara

Something new I've been trying out recently is the Jouer Crème Eyeshadow in Cashmere.  Unfortunately, the quality isn't great - even with a primer, this cream eyeshadow creases very easily.  It also doesn't work very well as a base either, still causing very noticeable creasing.  The formulation is simply too creamy - so I wouldn't recommend this to anyone with even normal-oily lids.

Cheeks & Lips:  Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Dollface, Burberry Fresh Glow in No. 01 Nude Radiance, Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey

What's your eyeliner preference? With or without?

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Blog Sale: MAC, Jouer, YSL, UK Brands & More!

I'm having a clear out of my make-up.  Everything here has been carefully cared for and gently used.  Everything has been disinfected, as well.

Please take a look and see if anything catches your eye!  I'm a college student, so anything purchased will be a massive help towards textbooks/food/etc.

But here are a few RULES first:

• This is a first come, first serve basis!
• I won't hold any products for you, so if you want something, you'll need to grab it sooner rather than later.
• All prices are in US Dollars
• There is a MINIMUM purchase of $10 BEFORE SHIPPING, so please keep that in mind
• Please send me an e-mail (beautybasicsxx@gmail.com) with the names of the products you want, along with your paypal contact e-mail address!
• I am also open to price negotiation!
• I will send you an invoice via PayPal.  Sorry, I only accept PayPal!
• I expect payment within 24 hours of the sent invoice, otherwise I will sell it to the next person interested!
• I will be shipping via USPS (shipping prices listed below) on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
• All products have been disinfected, and have been used carefully!
• Sorry, I don't accept returns or exchanges!
• All high-end products that normally come with sleeves (eyeshadow, blush, etc.) when originally purchased will also be included (unless otherwise stated)!
• If you have any questions, please e-mail me at beautybasicsxx@gmail.com

Shipping Costs:

• I will be shipping via USPS on the Tuesday or Saturday following PayPal payment acceptance.
• I DO ship Internationally
• All US shipments will be sent with tracking
• The Shipping Costs are as follows:
• United States: $4 plus $0.50 for each additional item
• Canada: $6 plus $0.50 for each additional item
• International: $10 plus $1 for each additional item

Happy Shopping Everyone!

Sleek Blush By 3 in Lace used 3-4x - $8

Revlon Photoready Cream Blush in Flushed used 2-3x - $2

Bourjois Blush in Rose Frisson used 5-6x - $6
Max Factor Miracle Touch Creamy Blush in Soft Cardinal used 2-3x - $6

Estée Lauder 'Pure Color' Eyeshadow Palette in Surreal Skies used approx. 5x - $22

Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow in Tattle Tale swatched 1x - $9
Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow in Sippin' and Dippin' used 1x - $9

MAC Eyeshadow in Honey Lust (Lustre) (Pan Form) used 1x - $6

MAC Eyeshadow in Woodwinked (Veluxe Pearl) (Pan Form) used 1x - $6

Jouer Cream Eyeshadow in Cashmere used 2x - $11

Benefit Full-Finish Lipstick in Pinking of You used 1x - $9
Benefit Full-Finish Lipstick in Lady's Choice used 1x - $9
YSL Rouge Volupté in 26 Tender Peach about 80% remaining

Revlon ColorBurst Crayon Matte Balm in Elusive used 1x - $2

Laura Mercier 6-Pan Custom Compact never used - $3

Laura Mercier 3-Pan Custom Compact never used - $3

MAC 15 Eyeshadow Palette - $3

Items Sold:
Tarte Off the Cuff Palette
MAC Soba Eyeshadow
MAC Smut Eyeshadow
Bobbi Brown Rich Chocolate Eyeshadow Palette
MAC Ricepaper Eyeshadow
MAC Jest Eyeshadow
MAC Sable Eyeshadow
MAC Copperplate Eyeshadow
Benefit Powder Pop! Travel Set
MAC Please Me Lipstick
MAC Temperature Rising Palette
Diorskin Nude Tan Paradise Duo in Pink Glow
Dior Nude Shimmer Compact
YSL Rouge Volupté in 26 Tender Peach


Thanks!