BLOG SALE: New Items Added & Reduced Prices!

I am having a blog sale because clearly, I have neglected some of the stuff in my makeup collection. Rather than them sitting around being so unloved, they may find better homes.

99% of the items were bought within the past 2 years (that's when my makeup addiction started) and most of the 99% were bought within the year. I will state what was purchased by me more than 2 years ago.

Please read the following details carefully:

Questions:
Leave me a comment down below or email me at pinkishpolkadots@hotmail.com if you have any questions.

How to Order:
Email: pinkishpolkadots@hotmail.com
Subject: Blog Sale (your name)
Content: List the items you're interested in, gifted/invoiced Paypal payment, country and postal code.

Payments:
Payment by PAYPAL only. Prices are in Australian Dollars only. I prefer to have payments to be gifted but I will invoice you if you ask. Do note that the BUYER is to pay the PAYPAL fees.

Shipping:
Prices below EXCLUDES shipping.

I will ship worldwide but bear that in mind that you are to pay for the international shipping rates that Australia Post charges.

Shipping will be based on weight & location. I will weigh your package so shipping is based on the rates that the Australia Post charges.

You can check out the following link for Australia Post's rates for domestic shipping:
http://auspost.com.au/apps/domestic-parcel.html

You can check out the following link for Australia Post's rates for international shipping: http://auspost.com.au/apps/international-parcel.html.

I will not be responsible for lost/damaged packages. I will package them with bubble wrap so that the products won't break.

Others:
Items are brand new &/or sealed, unless noted.
All items come from a smoke-free & pet free home.
Items are first come, first serve.
Please pay within 48 hours after we have finalized the sale. Items will be held for 48 hours before it will become available to the next interested person.
No returns/refunds - PLEASE do your research before purchasing.

Abbreviations used:
BN: Brand New
BNIB: Brand New in Box
BNIP: Brand New in Packaging
SIB/SIP: Still in Box or Still in Packaging

Please note: I am located in Australia where almost everything, especially beauty products, are overpriced. What it may cost in the US may cost 2-3 times the price in Australia. Even if I purchased the items online, I still have to pay administrative fees and shipping fees which bulk up the value of the items. I have priced the items based on what I think is reasonable. I am open to negotiations but please be reasonable and no low-balling.

Now that we have got all the administrative information out of the way, LET'S GET STARTED!

SIB Illamasqua Nail Varnish in Raindrops Used 1x : $20

BNIB Urban Decay Naked and Naked 2: $52 each



BNIB Illamasqua Highlighter in Odyssey: $20



BNIB: Laura Mercier Oil Free Tinted Moisturizer SPF20 in Almond (50ml) $43

 Essie Cubes: BNIB Fall Collection and Winter Collection Collection

Resort Collection- Used 1 colour (Lion Around) x1

BNIB Essie Fall Collection: $19

BNIB Essie Winter Collection: $19



NIB Essie Resort Collection- Used Lion Around x 1: $16

Left to Right: Butter London Trout Pout: Used x 1 $8

Butter London Pink Ribbon Swatched x1 : $10

BN Essie Haute as Hello: $10

BN Essie Knockout Pout: $10

BN OPI Red Shatter: $8

Orly Walk Down the Aisle: Swatched x 1 $4

BN Orly Lilac Shimmer: $7

 BNIP Sally Hansen Chocolate Nut: $3

BNIP Rimmel #265 POP!: $4

Pret-a-Polish C'est La Vie: Swatched on one nail $3

Revlon Scented Nail Polish #345 Peach Smoothie: Used x1 $3

Mini Nicole by OPI: Used on two nails: $1

T.B.N Nail Polish Barely Pink: Swatched x 1 $1

 BN T.B.N Nail Polish Raspberries & Cream: $2

BN T.B.N Nail Polish French Pink: $2

Blush-amour Nail Polish #78: $2

Michelle by Beadstreet: $2

Left to Right: BN Bourjois Delice de Poudre #52 and Delice de Soleil #12 ($12)

BNIP Covergirl Lip Perfection Lipstick #305 Hot (Taylor Swift's Favourite Shade!): $9

BN Nine West Faux Python Clutch (Bought from the US): $25 (RRP:$39)

Note that it has a little mark which I didn't notice when I first bought it. Not very noticeable.

BN Nine West Wristlet (Bought from the US): $20 RRP $25

Note: The tag came off but the tag pictured is its tag. Also, there is a mark at the right hand side shown in the photo above. Not very noticeable.

BN: theBalm Balmbini Volume 2 (There is a nick on the gold eyeshadow due to the way it has been packaged) $24 $22

Designers Brand 48 Eye Shadow Palette (Metallic): Swatched a few colours once. Almost brand new. $10



BNIB Sephora BlockBuster Palette : Taken out of box to take photos $65 $60



BNIB Coastal Scents 88 Palette: Ultra Shimmer ($25 $22), Original ($25 $22) and Warm ($28 $24) 

BNIP bareMinerals Brushes (Top to Bottom): Maximum Coverage Concealor Brush ($20), Flawless Application Face Brush ($22) and Full Flawless Application Face Brush ($28)



BN bareMinerals Mini Prime Time Foundation Primer: $8

BN bareMinerals (Left to Right): Original SP15 Foundation in Fair C10 (Medium) , All-Over-Face Colour in Warmth (Medium) and Original Mineral Veil (Medium) $12 each.

bareMinerals (Left to Right) Original SPF15 Foundation in Fairly Light N10 (Medium)- Used 1x  Original Mineral Veil (Medium)- Used 5x  $8
All-Over-Face Colour in Warmth (Medium)- Used 3x $9
Original SPF15 Foundation in Medium Beige N20 (Large)- Used 5x $20

 BN Covergirl Lipstick in #220 Hypnotic (Sealed) $9

BNIB Covergirl Exact Highlights For Brown Eyes #700 Vibrant Brown (Comes with Brush) $13

BNIP Covergirl Eye Enhances Eyeshadow Quad #215 Country Woods $12

BNIB Physician's Formula Shimmer Strips #1153 Bronzed Green Eyes $16

BN & Sealed Rimmel Quads: #624 Lynx, #698 Modern Blues, #001 Smokey Noir, #016 Urban Flower, #013 Sweet Smoulder ($4 each or take all for $18)

BN & Sealed Rimmel Glam'Eyes HD Quads: #008 True Union Jack  $8

BN Bourjois Single Eyeshadow Pots: White (#90), Nude (#08) and Brown (#74)  $8 each

BN Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hours Foundation in #103 True Ivory $14

BNIB Garnier BB Cream for Oily to Combination Skin in Medium $12

BN Thin Lizzy Concealor Creme in Oriental Doll $10

BNIB Benefit Bad Gal Lash $17

BN Benefit Mini Some Kind of Gorgeous $5

BN Benefit Mini Porefessional $5

BN Benefit Mini Bad Gal Lash $5

BN M.A.C Dazzleglasses (Top): Bare Necessity $19

BN Mirenesse Lip Bombs (3rd from the top and bottom): #8 and #10  $12 each

BNIB & Sealed Elizabeth Arden High Shine Lip Glosses: #16 Berrylicious & #19 Pink Pout  $19 each

Chantecaille Brilliant Gloss (Charm) in Box: Used once $35

 BN & Sealed Australia Perfection Brush On Lip & Cheek Tint (Potrait Pink): $2
BN Revlon ColourBurst Lip Gloss L-R: Cheers Tchin-Tchin, Chilled Frappé: $4 each

 BNIP Rimmel Royal Gloss (#141 Candy'licious)
BN & Sealed Love & Beauty Shimmer & Shine Lip Gloss (Juicy Watermelon): $2
BN & Sealed Love & Beauty Sheer Lip Gloss (Red): $2
BN & Sealed Love & Beauty Sheer Lip Gloss (Purple): $2
BN and Sealed Sephora Lipstick #19 Maniac: $8

BN Calvin Klein Eyeshadows #102 Moon Stone $5 $3

BN Calvin Klein Eyeshadow: #118 Lavender Haze  $5 $3

BN Clinique Single Colour Surge Eyeshadow Soft Shimmer #279 Blue Paradise $7 $5

BN & Sealed Sephora Blush: #01 Rose Rebelle $10 $8



SIP Mirenesse Tight Liner Hydra Gel Eye Liner in Sapphire Blue: Swatched once $8



Garnier BB Cream for Oily to Combination Skin (Light): Used about 5-6x  $4

Shills Diamond Girl BB Cream: Used 5-7x  $8

Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation (#53): Used about 4x  $20

Rimmel Stay Matte Foundation (#103 True Ivory): Used about 6-9x  $4



SIB Model Co Eyeshadow Trio Palette #05 Island Fever: Swatched one colour once  $7

Face of Australia Mineral (Starlight) Lipstick: Used once $2

SIB B Collection by Bloom Eyeshadow Duo (Amazon): Swatched once $4

SIB Chi Chi Eyeshadow Palette: Swatched once $3

 BNIB Za Cosmetics by Shiseido Two Way Foundation Refill (#22): $14 (selling one of my backups)
Missha Eyeshadows (More than 2 years old) L-R: PK203, BL205, GR203: $2 each or take all for $5

BN Forever21 Silver Four Leaf Clover Necklace: $4 $3

BN Forever21 Black Circle Necklace: $6 $4

BN Forever21 Peacock Earrings: $6 $4

BN Forever21 Pearl Bib Collar Necklace: $16 $12

BN Lot of Diva & Equip Earrings: $5 each except Ballet Slippers & Peacock Feathers Earrings

BN Ballet Slippers Earrings: $3

BN Peacock Feathers Earrings: $7 each

Take all for $70 $60.

BNIB Authentic Guess Wallet: $30 (RRP: AUD$55/NZD$65)

BN Bardot Lace Octagon Clutch: $30 (RRP: AUD$49.95)

BN Strandbag Evening Bag: $24 (RRP: AUD $39.99)

BN Forever New Clutch: $20 (RRP: AUD$34.99)

BNIP Lunch Box Accessories: $4 each or take all for $15 $12

BN Cosmetic Bag: $1 or free with minimum $20 purchase (just ask)

Gossip Girl Duffel Bag: $3 or free with minimum $50 purchase (just ask)

BNIB GWP Rimmel Glam Rock Necklace: $4 or free with minimum $60 purchase (just ask)



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Brand New:
C.O. Bigelow Lip Balm No. 303 (100% Shea Butter) $3

Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Dark Chocolate & Peppermint Lip Butter $3.50
Color Combos Aqua Shine Lip Stick (07) $5
Color Combos Aqua Shine Lip Stick (08) $5
Color Combos Aqua Shine Lip Stick (12) $5
Love & Beauty Sheer Lip Gloss (Pink) $2
Love & Beauty Shimmer & Shine Lip Gloss (Strawberry Milkshake) $2
Maybelline Baby Lips (Cherry) $3
Maybelline Baby Lips (Energizing) $3
Maybelline Baby Lips (Menthol) $3
Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Stick (161 Juicy Pink) $10
Missha Eye Glam Powder (similar to pigments) (WH01- white) (more than 2 years old) $3
Missha Eye Glam Powder (similar to pigments) (BL04- blue) (more than 2 years old) $3
Missha Eye Glam Powder (similar to pigments (Lime Green) (more than 2 years old) $3
Napoleon Perdis Lip Gloss Palette (Lash & Dash) $6
Le Tan Tanning Gel (Deep Bronze) 35ml $3

Swatched/Used:

Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Stick (251 Totally Toffee) (Swatched once) $8
Victoria’s Secret Pink Me Up Glossy Globe Lip Gloss (Nude/Nude Shimmer)- swatched $3

Le Tan Tanning Gel (Deep Bronze) 35ml- used x1 $1

Free with purchase- just pay for shipping (let me know which you want but leave some for others!):

Bio-oil (0.8ml) x1
Carefree Sample Pack of Flexia Soft Folds 3 Super Tampons (Sealed)
Moxie Sample Pack of 2 Regular Tampons (Sealed)
Designer Brands Kohl Pencil in 631 Black
YSL Touche Éclat Sample No. 1
Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Moisturizing Shampoo for Dry/Damaged Hair (9ml) x2
Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Conditioner for Dry/Damaged Hair (9ml) x2
Palmolive Naturals Intensive Moisture Shampoo For Dry/Lifeless Hair (12ml) x2
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Daily Calming Facial Lotion for Sensitive Skin (5ml)
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Daily Cleansing Gel for Sensitive Skin (5ml)
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Daily Facial Lotion SPF15 with Milk Proteins (1g) x3
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Night Renewal Cream (1g) x3
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Gentle Daily Cleanser with Milk Proteins & Antioxidants (1g) x3
Schwarzkopf Hair Repair w Liquid Keratin Step 1 Marrakesh Oil & Coconut Shampoo Sample
Schwarzkopf Hair Repair w Liquid Keratin Step 2 Marrakesh Oil & Coconut Conditioner Sample
Schwarzkopf Hair Repair w Liquid Keratin Step 3 Daily Oil Elixir Treatment Sample
Spray Fresh 24 hr Soft Anti Perspirant Deodorant 60ml
Waxaway Ready to Use Strips Sample
*More samples to be listed

Haircare Product Review: TRESemmé Split End Remedy Shampoo & Conditioner

TRESemmé Split Remedy Shampoo and Conditioner

As promised, here is my review on the TRESemmé Split Remedy Shampoo and Conditioner.  If I am not mistaken, this is one of TRESemmé's latest release and it received a lot of attention because it claims to reduce up to 80% of split ends after 3 washes.

Here is the product information from the TRESemmé website:

There’s nothing like freshly-cut hair to add a spring to your step, but over time split ends can make your hair look frizzy and rough. This results in having to a hair cut. If you are trying to grow your hair faster this split ends make this a huge challenge.

Introducing TRESemmé® Split Remedy ™, formulated with a revolutionary Reconstructing Complex that repairs up to 80% of the split ends you have in just three washes. With continued use, the salon-quality formula continues to bind split ends for a smooth look that lasts and keeps working to help prevent new splits from occurring – no more cutting split ends. So you can grow your hair faster and have that salon fresh polished feeling every day.

Our split end treatment is powered by advanced technology found in the Reconstructing Complex utilizes both negatively and positively charged polymers inside a gel body. This is because split ends are negatively charged, the positive charges of the gel body actually attach to the negative charges inside of the split and contract during the drying process to bind split ends of your hair back together — curing your split ends & leaving you with a smooth, frizz proof look and a just-cut look.

* Repair up to 80% of split ends with continued use of Split Remedy shampoo and conditioner or other products in the Split Remedy line.

My review:

Background:

I have long layered hair.  The longest part of my hair would reach the small of my back.  I have battled split ends ever since I kept my hair long.  My split ends are not your regular split ends where the hair ends would just split into two.  Some of my split ends resemble tree branches and some are pretty interesting: they would split in the middle and taper out as a whole towards the end.  Even with hair trims, split ends will return very quickly so it is imperative for me to have a good haircare regime.  It is just not within my budget to return to the hairdresser every other day to get my hair trimmed. 

I bought the Split Remedy Shampoo and Conditioner at Woolworths when Woolworths was having a 50% off TRESemmé hair shampoos and conditioners.  Spurred on by the reviews of it and the good price point, I was convinced that I would like it and I bought two each.

Review was written after using 1 bottle each of the Split Remedy Shampoo & Conditioner continously without the use of any other haircare products during that period.

Split Remedy Shampoo: Cleans hair well but does not repair split ends

Pros:

• Texture: The texture is good as it is nice and thick.  It lathers up quickly and it cleans my hair really well.
• Scent: No noticeable or overwhelming scent.
• Price: RRP AUD$11.49 but you can get it for less than AUD$10 depending on where you shop.  It is cheaper if you can get it on sale.

Cons:

• Effect: My hair feels dryer than usual.  I normally just towel dry my hair and let my hair tair-dry by itself. I seldom use the hair dryer so that my hair does not get any dryer or have more split ends. After using this conditioner in conjunction with the shampoo, my hair is noticeably dryer that my friends and family have commented that my hair looks and feels very dry.
• Product does not do what it claims: Does not repair split ends.

Conclusion: I am sad to say that it does nothing for my hair or hair ends.  This shampoo definitely does not mend my split ends so I will just finish up whatever I have left. I will not be repurchasing.  The only way to get rid of split ends temporarily will still be a hair cut/trim.

Split Remedy Conditioner: Not a good conditioner and does not repair split ends AT ALL.

Pros:

• Texture: Good and it applies easily.  (I mostly apply it on to my hair ends).
• Scent: No noticeable or overwhelming scent.
• Price: RRP AUD$11.49 but you can get it for less than AUD$10 depending on where you shop. It is cheaper if you can get it on sale.
• Effect:  Hair feels conditioned immediately after washing off the conditioner.

Cons:

• Effect: Hair does not feel conditioned after hair dries.  My hair feels dryer than usual. I normally just towel dry my hair and let my hair tair-dry by itself. I seldom use the hair dryer so that my hair does not get any dryer or have more split ends. After using this conditioner in conjunction with the shampoo, my hair is noticeably dryer that my friends and family have commented that my hair looks and feels very dry.
• Product does not do what it claims: Does not repair split ends.
 

Conclusion:

I am sad to say that it does nothing for my hair or hair ends. This conditioner definitely does not mend my split ends so I will just finish up whatever I have left. I will not be repurchasing. The only way to get rid of split ends temporarily will still be a hair cut/trim.

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At the end of the day, this is a decent shampoo if you are after a shampoo that cleans your hair.  I cannot recommend the conditioner at all.  Also, if you are after a shampoo and conditioner that repairs split ends, I'm afraid that this is not it.

 

Have you tried the TRESemmé Split Remedy Shampoo & Conditioner? What do you think?

 

Cheers

annsleyw :)

 

Post Black Friday & Cyber Monday Hauls

Hi everyone, so this is a rambling kind of blog entry to keep you guys updated.  I have been hauling A TON.  Of course, Black Friday and Cyber Monday were the culprits behind my massive hauling.  (As if I don't haul enough without any kind of Black Friday or Cyber Monday sales.) :X

I have an important annoucement to make:  I AM ORGANISING A BLOG SALE SOON!  In anticipation of all my orders that will make its way to me and because I don't have more room for more makeup (WHY DID I BUY SO MUCH STUFF?!), I am clearing out my makeup stash for my newcomers.  Clearly, I have neglected some of the stuff in my makeup collection.  Rather than them sitting around being so unloved, they may find better homes.

99% of the items were bought within the past 2 years (that's when my makeup addiction started) and most of the 99% were bought within the year.  I am excited for my first ever blog sale so do check back regularly or follow my blog to be in the know when I post my blog sale entry!

Have you ever bought from a blog sale before?  What did you buy?

Cheers
annsleyw :)