Tuesday 22 May 2012

MASSIVE BLOG SALE!

Hello everyone!

So school's out for the summer, I'm done with teaching (at least for the next 2 months!) and I finally have plenty of time to relax and unwind and chill and all that good stuff! Naturally, this meant a bit of a make-up spring cleaning session... although does it still count as spring cleaning if it's in the middle of a hellishly hot summer?

However... I was horrified, absolutely gob-smackingly horrified and totally ashamed of myself when I realised HOW much make-up I have which I don't even use. Seriously. It's just sitting there. In the drawers. Untouched. Bought on a whim or as an indulgence. And never (or very rarely) used.

Hence...  A MASSIVE BLOG SALE!

Rules are fairly simple: the stuff is all on here with prices and detailed descriptions of the product, condition, how you can use it, etc. If you want to buy something, simply email me at coamua@gmail.com with your full name and the products you're interested in. It's going to be on a first come-first served basis, so hurry! :) This blog sale is only open to Karachiites! Sorry about that!

And now on to the good stuff...


1. INGLOT LIPSTICK AND CONCEALER TRIO PALETTE - Rs. 500 (SOLD)
    CONDITION: USED ONCE


I bought this at the Inglot Boutique in Westfields, London. On the far right is a creamy concealer that would suit medium to medium-dark skintones. In the middle is a rose pink lipstick. On the far left is a beigey-nude lipstick. All three colours work extremely well with desi skintones. Head over to www.inglot.com if you're not familiar with the brand!




2. TOPSHOP EYE CRAYON IN MOONSHINE - Rs. 500 (SOLD)
    CONDITION: BRAND NEW


This is a beautiful shimmery silver eye crayon. Use it on its own as an eyeshadow or as base to make your eyeshadow last longer. Soft and blendable, and the finish is truly gorgeous. Bought it from Topshop Oxford Street.





3. POP BEAUTY APPLES OF THE CHEEKS DUO SET - Rs. 500
    CONDITION: BRAND NEW

A liquid cheek stain and bronzer stain in a handy twist-up action tube. Really portable and good for touch ups on the go. Plus, because it's a stain it means it will withstand the killer Karachi humidity! The cheek stain is a beautiful flushed rose colour, and the bronzer is desi skintone friendly. Ordered this online while in London. 




4. MAKE-UP ACADEMY EYESHADOWS - Rs. 150 EACH
    CONDITION: 3 HAVE BEEN LIGHTLY USED, 2 ARE BRAND NEW

MUA is a UK brand that retails at Superdrug. These eyeshadows are extremely easy on the pocket and are still surprisingly pigmented! Easy to blend. The dark purple color is Shade 1, the light lilac is Shade 2, the bright green is Shade 3, the forest green is Shade 4 and the jewel green is Shade 5. Bought from Superdrug in London. 





5. MAC LIP GELEES - Rs. 500 EACH
    CONDITION: BRAND NEW

These are beautiful silky-finish glosses, not sticky or tacky at all. They do go on lighter than what the colour appears in the tube. Great for daywear and even to add a bit of sparkle to your night time look. The gold one is Shade 1 and the copper one is Shade 2. Bought from MAC in London. 





6. JEMMA KIDD LIPGLOSS - Rs. 500
    CONDITION: BRAND NEW

Not much to say here except that Jemma Kidd is a reasonably pricey UK brand so this lipgloss at Rs. 500 is a real steal. Gorgeous colour. Great quality. Ordered online in London. 




7. BOBBI BROWN SHEER LIPGLOSS - Rs. 400
   CONDITION: USED A FEW TIMES, 25% OF IT HAS BEEN USED

Bobbi Brown is known for her beautiful glosses. This sheer ruby colour is no exception. It looks amazing on all skintones and lasts for upto 5 hours. Bought at Debenhams in London.





8. DMGM GLOSS EXPLOSION LIPGLOSS - Rs. 500
    CONDITION: BRAND NEW

This is a pretty pink-nude. Ideal for light to medium skintones. Can work on darker skintones too. Gorgeous fruity fragrance. Bought at Hyperstar, Karachi. 





9. MAC POWDER BLUSH - Rs. 1000
   CONDITION: VERY LIGHTLY USED

This is a beautiful colour for medium-dark and darker skintones. The shade is Sweet as Cocoa and it is a rich coppery-brown with gorgeous gold shimmer. Bought at MAC in London. 





10. MAC HIGHLIGHT POWDER - Rs. 1000 (SOLD)
      CONDITION: VERY LIGHTLY USED

This is a beautiful highlight shade for medium-dark and dark skintones. Lighter skintones can use it as a great summer bronzer. Has the most gorgeous sheen to it, too. Bought at MAC in London. 





11. CLINIQUE EYE AND CHEEK PALETTE - Rs. 950
      CONDITION: BRAND NEW

Clinique needs no introduction. This palette is great for the girly-girl. A light lilac and deeper grey-purple eyeshadow can be used for a day time look, soft evening look or even a full-on smokey look. The accompanying blush is beautiful and complements the eyeshadows perfectly. Bought in Dubai. 





12. 120 COLOURS EYESHADOW PALETTE - Rs. 1500 (SOLD)
      CONDITION: A FEW COLOURS LIGHTLY USED, MOST BRAND NEW, ONE BROKEN (2nd  
      column from the left, 3rd colour down)

These colours are... GORGEOUS! And the quality of the eyeshadows is GOOD. Just a fun, fun thing to have :) Ordered from EBAY.




13. COLOUR SOLUTIONS EYESHADOW DUO - Rs. 300
      CONDITION: USED ONCE

This is GREAT for the summertime. These fresh, pastel colours are really in for summer and complement desi skintones well too! Plus, great pigmentation on these eyeshadows.




14. CLINIQUE EYESHADOW IN SUGAR BERRY - Rs. 350
      CONDITION: BRAND NEW

Another gorgeous fresh lilac colour. Bought in Dubai. 




15. ELF CREAM EYESHADOW DUOS - Rs. 150 EACH
     CONDITION: MOST ARE BRAND NEW, SOME ARE LIGHTLY USED

Top Row: (from left to right) Shade 1, 2 and 3
Middle Row: (from left to right) Shade 4, 5 and 6
Bottom Row: (from left to right) Shade 7, 8 and 9


These are soooo beautiful! The colors are all warm and earthy and rich, perfect for desi skintones. They look on their own and work well as a base also! Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! Ordered online from the ELF website. 




16. LUSCIOUS POWDER EYESHADOW - Rs. 200
      CONDITION: LIGHTLY USED

A gorgeous highlight colour for all skintones. It's not too white and not to beige, the perfect shell colour with soft shimmer. Super pretty! Bought in Karachi. 





17. BARRY M DAZZLE DUST - Rs. 500
     CONDITION: BRAND NEW

Very similiar to MAC Pigments in terms of colour, pigmentation and texture. This gorgeous teal blue is not for the shy ones! Pair it with a fresh, clean face and nude lips for a WOW look! Bought at Superdrug in London. 



18. OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE COSMETICS - Rs. 500
      CONDITION: BRAND NEW

An American brand famous for their gorgeous pigments. Bought this at a makeup trade fair in London. Pretty highlight colour for light and medium skintones. Extremely beautiful when used as an eyeshadow and paired with a winged liner!





19. TOPSHOP BLUSH - Rs. 500
     CONDITION: USED LIGHTLY

A beautiful berry cream blush that blends like butter. Plus the polka dotted packaging (not showing below) is too cute to resist! Bought in London. 






20. TOPSHOP BLUSH - Rs. 500
     CONDITION: USED LIGHTLY

this coral colour is a dream come true, and when paired with the cream formula its summer-makeup-heaven! Whack on some brozer and this and you'll look like you just got back from a holiday in Bali! Plus the polka dotted packaging (not showing below) is too cute to resist! Bought in London. 






21. ESTEE LAUDER PROJECTIONIST MASCARA AND LASH PRIMER (TRAVEL SIZE) - Rs. 500
     CONDITION: BRAND NEW (SOLD)

A great thing for on the go. The primer preps your lashes for the mascara and the mascara adds good curl and volume. Or so says Estee Lauder. I wouldnt know because I havent tried it but Estee Lauder is generally excellent with mascaras!



HAPPY SHOPPING! x