Blog Sale

Hey everyone,

I've got a few beauty bits and pieces to pass on so decided to pop them in a wee blog sale. I'm moving flat in a few weeks so I've added a few bits and reduced prices or pulled together some bundles at lower prices. I'll consider offers on a bulk purchase.

The general rules/instructions are noted below but do let me know if you have any questions. Happy browsing!

• All items have been purchased by me and either tested or lightly used (unless otherwise specified) 
• UK shipping is £3.00, there's no extra charge for additional items
• Contact me for international shipping rates
• Please comment on this post or email stacey.mckane@googlemail.com with your request and Paypal email address 
• Payment via Paypal only - please pay within a couple of days 
• Parcels will be shipped within two days of payment receipt

Now, onto the goodies!

Laura Mercier Mineral Powder foundation in Natural Beige - used 6-8x - £16 now £10

MAC Studio Sculpt foundation in NC40 - used 5x - £12 now £9

MAC Mineralize concealer in NC35 - used 1x - £8 now £5 

NARS blush in Exhibit A - used 3x - £14 now £9
NARS blush in Gina - 85% remaining - £8

Illamasqua blush in Sophie - used 6-8x - £9 now £6

BeneFit Watt’s Up highlighter stick (smudger lid missing) - 90% remaining - £8 now £5

MAC Pro Longwear eyeshadow in Sweet Satisfaction - 90% remaining - £7 now £4
Laura Mercier creme eyeliner in Violet - 85% remaining, still very creamy - £5

Sleek eyeshadow palette in Vintage Romance - used some shades 4-5x - £3 now £1.50
Maybelline Color Tattoo in Pink Gold - 85% remaining - £1

Lancome Le Crayon Sourcils in 030 Brun - sharpened 2x - £4 now £2

Wet’n’Wild eyeshadow in Envy - used 1x - £1

YSL liquid liner in Gunmetal Grey - swatched - £1
No7 Stay Perfect Metallic Eyes eyeliner in Camouflage - swatched - £1.50
OR ALL 6 FOR £4

Essie Bikini So Teeny - used 2x - £3

Essie Sand Tropez - used 4x - £2

Essie Navigate Her - used 2x - £2

Essie A Crewed Interest - used 2x - £2

OR ALL 4 FOR £4.50

 Butter London in Pillar Box Red - used 2x - £4
Nails Inc in New Oxford Street - used 2x - £4
Deborah Lippmann in Hit Me With Your Best Shot - used 3x - £5
OPI in Live Love Carnival - used 2x - £3
OPI in Ogre The Top Blue - used 3x - £3

Super Facialist by Una Brennan in Rose Hydrate moisture mask - used 3x - £3 now £1.50 

The Sanctury Time Reversal face mask - used 2x - £3 now £1.50

Nip+Fab Glycolic Instant Fix face mask - used 1x - £4 now £2

Body Shop Vitamin C Skin Reviver - used 1x - £5 now £2.50

Garnier Moisture Match for Dull Skin - used 1x - £1 now 50p

Body Shop Honeymania cream body scrub - tested, 95% remaining - £4 now £2

Body Shop Vineyard Peach cream body scrub - new - £4 now £2

Overview: The Body Shop - Body Butters

I could quite happily use these, and only these, to moisturize my skin for the rest of my life. If you've not tried one yet - where have you been?! 

I have relatively normal skin which is a little sensitive. I sometimes have reactions to other body lotions and always need to moisturize well after shaving my legs. I used to hate the sticky feeling from using a body lotion after showering but if you apply a thin enough layer of these body butters, they sink in pretty quickly and as they're not slippery like a lotion, you only need a little. I love to use a thicker layer after a bath and just before bed. In summer I'll moisturize around two or three times a week whereas in the winter I try to moisturize every day.

Prices:

50ml - £5.00

200ml - £12.50

I don't think I've ever paid full price for one though. The Body Shop always has great sales and offers so it's best to buy then! The last time I purchased any was back in June where I got four of them for a mere £11.70 thanks to a sale, a gift voucher and my discount card. Even at £12.50, they're still pretty good value for money, particularly if you buy one with a thicker consistency as you end up using very little each time.

I  currently own Blueberry, Papaya and two Brazil Nut butters. I have owned Brazil Nut once before and love the scent. I'll admit that it's not for everyone, though, as it's quite strong. It's for dry skin so I'm more likely to use it in the winter time when my skin needs more moisture. I have owned Blueberry before too and it is also for dry skin, however, the texture feels a little lighter than Brazil Nut. I've not used Papaya yet; it claims to be for normal skin but the texture actually feels more like the Brazil Nut.

I have tried and would repurchase Coconut, Shea Butter, Satsuma and Mango. 

I have tried and would not repurchase Wild Cherry (the texture was weird - like a Petit Filous), Sweet Lemon and Strawberry (the scent of these really put me off; it smelt very synthetic).

I would love to try Moringa and Buriti Baby (it smells lovely!) next.

Olive is one scent I will never be trying. Bleugh!

I hope this was useful and that you try some of these if you haven't already!

Stace xx

My Top Five: Body Washes

These are in no particular order: I switch them up pretty often and sometimes try new shower gels. I've repurchased all of these. I don't really spend a lot of money on body wash because I think the cheaper ones are just as good. If I'm going to splurge, I'd buy some pricey bath oil instead!

***I couldn't find a photo...I would have drawn you a picture but I'm rubbish at that too***

Boots Extracts Brazil Nut Body Wash 

£4.19 for 200ml from Boots 

I love the smell of this. I think it smells more like caramel than brazil nuts but either way it makes me want to eat it! This makes my bathroom smell delicious and my skin always feels nice and clean but soft after using it. Its is more of a gel than a cream but still lathers really well and is moisturising enough for me right not but I'd want something creamier in the winter. These are usually available in a 3 for 2 offer or something similar. 

No7 Blissful Body Wash

£9.00 for 200ml from Boots

I always buy one of these when I have a £5 off No7 voucher so they only cost £4.00 when I buy them. I'm not sure if I would pay £9.00 unless I was feeling really flush. This is lovely and creamy. It is very moisturising and has a nice light scent which shouldn't be too offensive to anyone. There's not much more I can say about this one. I've went through quite a few of these! This is currently part of a 3 for 2 offer in Boots.

The Body Shop - Coconut Shower Cream

£4.00 for 250ml or £5.50 for 400ml from The Body Shop

This smells lovely and I like using it alongside the Coconut Body Butter. It's not as moisturising as the No7 and it doesn't smell as good as the Boots Extracts Brazil Nut but it is a nice balance of the two. 

N-Spa Raspberry Milkshake Shower and Bath Gel

£3.00 for 500ml from Asda

This smells divine. It is definitely better as a shower gel than a bubble bath (I like a lot of bubbles!). It's great value for money too! I've recently purchased the Coconut Ice Cream version of this so I'll have to wait and see if it becomes a new favourite!

M&S Essential Extracts Cocoa Butter & Vanilla Shower Gel

£1 for 250ml

I love M&S shower gels! I've tried several of them and this is my favourite scent. You can't beat this on price really! I would say that it's not really moisturising at all but skin feels clean and lightly scented after showering. 

Have you tried any of these?

Stace xx