Makeup Blog Sale Starting Nov. 8, 2013

Hi there, and thanks for checking out my Blog Sale!
I am abfabjeanius on Makeupalley.  As you can see, I have over 400 positive swap tokens.
I probably have 3 lifetime's worth of makeup, so I am selling some of the items that I don't use often.

Please read before contacting me:

• All prices in USD.  I am located in the US (New York), and will ship to the US via First Class mail with Delivery Confirmation.  International (including Canada) - I will review on a case-by-case basis.
• ALL SALES ARE FINAL.  Additionally, I cannot be responsible for packages lost, misdirected, or damaged.  I will pack everything in safe, clean and sturdy packaging, but unfortunately cannot be liable for anything that happens to it after I mail it.
• Items are as pictured and described.  If you have further questions, please contact me.  Additionally, I will wipe off all packaging, but will not sanitize the product before sending.
• I take payment through Paypal.  If you agree to purchase an item, and I do not receive payment within 24 hours, I will have to release the item to the next buyer.
• I am happy to invoice via Paypal, however, because they do charge a fee, I will ask that you please include that as part of your payment price.
• For Shipping/Handling, I charge $6 for the first item, and $1 for each subsequent item. 
• If you are interested in an item, please contact me at makejeanup@gmail.com

Now, onto the items!

First, we have Bobbi Brown Bellini Lip and Eye Palette - $45.
The eyeshadows have each been used lightly 1X and are:

1. Navajo
2. Candlelight Gold (metallic)
3. Petal (shimmer wash)
4. Cement
5. Prosecco (metallic)
6. Truffle
7. Bellini (shimmer wash)
8. Bronze Stone (shimmer wash)
9. Brown Sugar (metallic)
10. Caviar

The lip glosses have never been used.  The colors are:

1. Bubble Bath
2. Chrome Pink (shimmer)
3. Bellini (glitter)
4. Bare (glitter)

I will also include the box on this one.

Second, we have Bobbi Brown Sand Tortoiseshell Eye Palette - $35.

The eyeshadows have been used about 3X each, and the colors are:

1. Ivory
2. Hot Stone
3. Terracotta
4. Desert Sand (metallic)
5. Antique Rose 
6. Black Chocolate
7. Sandy Rose (Metallic)
8. Gold Bar (sparkle)

Third, we have Bobbi Brown Bare to Bold Eye Palette - $24.
Each color has been used 4-5X, and the colors are:

1. Navajo
2. Cement
3. Champagne Quartz (metallic)
4. Quarry (shimmer wash)
5. Evergreen (sparkle)
6. Caviar

Fourth, we have Bobbi Brown Dress for Success Eye Palette - $24.

Each color has been used 4-5X, and the colors are:

1. Bone
2. Beige Linen (shimmer wash)
3. Taupe
4. Navy
5. Espresso

Fifth, we have Bobbi Brown Ultra Nude Eye Palette - $24.

Each color has been used 3-4X, and the colors are:

1. Chino
2. Praline (shimmer wash)
3. Pink Chandelier (metallic)
4. Stone
5. Champagne Truffle (shimmer wash)
6. Cocoa Berry (shimmer wash)

Sixth, we have Dior DiorSkin Poudre Shimmer Shimmer Powder in #002 - Amber Diamond - $27.

This has been used 3-4X.

Seventh, we have Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint in Pearl - $19.

This has been used 5X.  Expiration date of 8/2014.

Eighth, we have Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream in Light - $17.

This has been used 5-6X.  

Ninth, we have Estee Lauder Double Wear liquid foundation in 1N1 Ecru - $15.

About 85% remaining.

Tenth, we have Chanel Perfection Lumiere Longwear Flawless Fluid makeup in 10 Beige. - $24.

About 80% remaining.

Eleventh, we have Burberry Sheer Foundation in Trench No. 05 - $12.

About 55% remaining.  Good for someone who wants to try it.

Twelfth and Thirteenth, we have Bobbi Brown Creamy Lip Color in #52 Washed Seashell (left) and #4 Nectar (right).  $10 each or $17 for both.

90% or more remaining on both.  The first pic shows the colors, the second pic shows usage (the bullets are twisted all the way down.)

Thanks for looking!!

TOP PICK: Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner

I adore these eyeliners... adore! They are, by far, the most long-lasting eyeliners that I have ever used, and far superior to MAC Fluidlines and Stila Smudgepots. It's better than MAC because they aren't as slippery, and therefore you have more control when applying. It's better than the Stila because the finish is not as matte and flat. And, of course, the Bobbi surpasses both in longevity.

This is available in 17 colors, in varying shades and in metallic or regular finishes. The two that I swear by are Espresso and Caviar. Espresso is a coffee color with no hints of red at all, and is enough to define my dark brown eyes. (I usually cannot wear brown liners because I need a lot of eye definition.) Caviar is an even darker brown, almost black... so pretty!

$21 for a little pot seems a little expensive, but even with daily use, I've still had my Espresso one for like 6 months, which is way longer than some pencils. I'll probably throw it out within the year, though, just because the idea of dipping a brush in there every day seems very bacteria-ridden. (I am also the girl who throws her mascara away exactly at 3 months, if not sooner!)

Definitely try this! You're guaranteed to find a color you like, and you will be pleased with the lasting power and results!

Bobbi Brown Metallic Long-Wear Cream Shadow

These shadows were just recently released, so of course, I had to check them out! It comes in a total of 8 colors, and the container is a cute little plastic pot with a twist-off top. You have to use either your fingertip or a brush to apply, and the texture is quite mousse-y, similar to the way the old Stila shadow pots were.

My only complaint with these is that they are not too pigmented -- meaning, you will get mostly glitter/sparkle and not too much of the actual underlying color pay-off, even though it looks very colorful in the actual container. For $22, I do expect a little more. I got the color Antique Gold, which is described on the Bobbi site as a "deep gold sparkle," but it really is more of like a tarnished brass color, if that makes sense, because it has a green-y undertone. (I think the color in the pic above is actually the Antique Gold... see how densely pigmented it looks?)

Aside from that, these are very long-lasting, and do not crease. The glitter does not fall off into the eyes, which is great. I think they would be very pretty patted over top a darker eyeshadow for a clubby look, or to intensify the color, but for every day, this does add a nice amount of sparkle to the lids.

Breakdown for My Profile Pic (bigger pic inside)

This pic was part of a series of different makeup looks I did for a "photoshoot" that Jarrett wanted to do. This looks was supposed to be glowy, very neutral, sort of reminiscent of a Calvin Klein ad. Here, I am wearing:

FACE

Cle de Peau Concealer in Ivoire (which I've reviewed before)

CARGO Liquid Powder in Beige

I got this some time ago as part of a value set from Sephora, but never used it much. When purchased by itself, it retails for $22, which is not cheap. The premise of Liquid Powder is as a multi-tasking product -- a primer, a setting "powder," or as a touch-up "powder." It has an interesting texture, because even though it is a liquid format, it applies with a powdery finish. The finish is matte, but it has lots of shimmer in it (which you can kind of see in this pic) to give the skin some dimension.

Unfortunately, if you are allergic or sensitive to silicones, this may not be for you. Even though this product is oil-free, it has lots of -cones to give it a good amount of slip.

Chanel Bronzer (from the Summer 2009 collection, which I have reviewed before.) This has 4 different colors that you can mix to create darker or peachier shades.

EYES

MAC Eyeshadow in Omega (which I've reviewed before) to fill in the brows. I made the brows a lot thicker than they naturally are.

Bobbi Brown Nude Eye Palette

This palette contains 6 "nude" colors and retails for $60. What's great about her new palettes and packaging is that everything is interchangeable and refillable. My confidence in BB was restored when I purchased this, as I stopped using her brand some time ago which just didn't seem that interesting to me anymore.

The colors n this palette are:

Navajo (matte bone), Pebble (metallic silvery-taupe), Chino (matte grayish-taupe), Beige Linen (light shimmer khaki beige), Maple Sugar (metallic honey-bronze), Caviar (matte dark, deep brown-black).

The textures are all very smooth, even the metallic ones, and I think this palette is versatile enough to create lots of different work looks and also take those looks into a smokier, night-time look.

Here, I am wearing the Maple Sugar color from lashline to crease, and then under the lower lashlines. I really packed it on, and as you can see, this does not look orangey at all. I also used the Caviar to line the upper and lower lashlines.

Estee Lauder Turbolash Mascara (one of my HG mascaras, which I've reviewed already.)

LIPS

I wanted a really nude lip, but nothing too matte or washed-out looking, and I didn't want to use a gloss. Here, I blended two MAC lipsticks in order to get the effect that I wanted.

MAC Satin Lipstick in Myth

This applies fairly matte, and like other MAC Satin finish lipsticks, can be a bit drying on its own. Myth is an opaque, light peachy-beige color. It's sort of a peachier version of a concealer color, to be quite honest. I like the look, but it shows every little imperfection or line in your lip, which can be frustrating.

MAC Cremesheen Lipstick in Creme D'Nude

The Cremesheens are quite soft in texture, and the finish is glossier than the Lustre finishes. However, I do find it is less long-lasting on the lips than the Lustres, and there is the same sort of issue where is shows every little imperfection in the lip. Creme d'Nude in tone is pinker than Myth, and is described by MAC as a "pale muted peach beige." In fact, it's quite similar to Myth, just different texture and opacity.

This was fun, and I think definitely a look that I might wear to work.