Blog Sale Updated! (NARS, Hourglass, Benefit, Stila and more)

I have far too much makeup that I don't even use; therefore, I need to clear out some space.

If you are interested in any of these products, please send an email to embersandtwilight@gmail.com with 'Blog Sale' as the subject. 

You are responsible for shipping costs. I am willing to ship internationally (everything except nail polish and fragrance are
good to go overseas). I will give you a shipping quote based off the Aus post website. I am not responsible for any lost or damaged packages. 

I am willing to negotiate prices.  If items don't sell, I will just be donating them anyway, so if you want to suggest alternative prices, I will take them into consideration.

Payment can be made via Paypal or Direct deposit if in Australia.  All prices are in Australian dollars.

Eye liners:

Pencils:

Eye of Horus Charcoal Obsidian Goddess Pencil (Used x2)   $5
Mirenesse Cat Eyes Liner in Kitty Brown (Used x1)  $2
Mirenesse Cat Eyes Liner in Chartreux Mauve (Swatched)  $2
Mirenesse Cat Eyes Liner in Siamese Blue (Used x1)  $2
Mirenesse Inside Out 27Hr Eye Kohl in Amun (bronze) (Used x1)  $5
Mirenesse Inside Out 27Hr Eye Kohl in Osiris (black/charcoal) (Used x1)  $5
Mirenesse Inside Out 27Hr Eye Kohl in Isis (blue) (Used x1)  $5
Avon ColorTrend in Dark Brown (Swatched)  x1

Liquid Pens:

Zana FlirtLiner in black (swatched) $2
Mirenesse Tight Liner (Hydra Gel Eye Liner) in Foxfur brown (swatched) $2
Stila Stay All Day Liquid Eye Liner in Intense Black (BN) $10
Kat Von D Tattoo Liner Deluxe Sample in black (swatched?)  $5

Eye Shadow Palettes:

Stila Daydream Palette (Used x2)  $5
MUA Starry Night (BN) $3
Chi Chi Nudes Palette (x4-5)  $4
Revlon 12 Hour Eye Shadow Palette in Lavender Meadow (used x3) $2
Mirenesse Pearl Crush Creaseless Shadows in Akoya Pearls  (used x4)  $3
Rimmel Glam Eyes HD in Black Cab (BN) $2

Mascara and Cream Eye Shadows:

Make Up Forever Smoky Extravagant Sample $0.50
Benefit Creaseless Cream Eye Shadow in Tattle Tale (used x4 [inner corner highlight]) $7
Covergirl Smoky Shadow Blast duo (used x2)  $3
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Sparkle Nude (Used x4 [lid has cracks])  $1
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in French Fries (Used x3 [lid has cracks]) $1

Single Eye Shadows:

Bourjois eyeshadow in 10 (sparkling champagne)  (Used x4)  $1
Stila eye shadow in Poppy (swatched) $4
Be a Bombshell eye shadow in bright eyes (gold) (swatched)  $1
Sephora eye shadow in Queen for a day (sparkling taupe) $2

Pigments:

From Top to Bottom, then Left to Right

Sweetpea & Fay in Tom Foolery [purple]  (BN, sealed)   $1
Mineral Luster in warmed up [pinky/peach] (BN, sealed) $1
Elf in Socialite [taupey/brown] (swatched) $1
Bellapierre in Jadoo [burgundy] (swatched) $1
Adorn sample in Jasper [champagne] (Never used) $0.25
Adorn sample in Quartz [brown] (Never used)  $0.25
Femme Fatale in Inscribe [brown/hints of red] (used x1)  $1

Lipsticks:
(Usage shown on all, unless otherwise stated)

Mirenesse French Kiss Lip Cocktail in Red Lotus $3
Mirenesse French Kiss Lip Cocktail in Flirtini $3
Zana in Coral Dream $3
Zana in Exotic Stella $3
Bellapierre in Mandarin $4
Face of Australia Lip Quench in Lychee Crush $2
Rimmel Moisture Renew in Nude Delight $2
Revlon Moon Drops in Goldmist Bronze $1
Revlon Lip Butter in Candy Apple $2

Lipsticks:

Too Faced in Marshmallow Bunny (swatched) $6
Lime Crime in My Beautiful Rocket (Used x1) $6
Catrice Ultimate Shine in Coralicious Pink (Used x1) $2
Australis in Lick the Icing--limited edition (swatched)  $5
MUA in 11 (nude) (swatched) $0.50
MUA in 14 (peachy/coral) (swatched) $0.50
Ulta 3 in Flamingo Pink (swatched)  $0.50
Ulta 3 in Sunkiss Me (swatched)  $0.50
Ulta 3 in Harem Pink- matte (swatched)  $0.50
BYS Color Change (blue to pink) (used x2) $0.50

Deluxe Samples and Lip Stains:

Smashbox Be Legendary in Nylon Nude (swatched) $5
Make Up Forever in N45 (swatched)  $4
Kat Von D in Celebutard (nude) (BN, sealed) $2
Hourglass gloss in Icon (swatched) $7
OCC Lip Tar in Grandma (used x2) $5
OCC Lip Tar in Strumpet (BN)  $8
Sleek Pout Paint in Peek-a-bloo (used x1) $3

Not Pictured: Bite High Pigment Pencil Mini in Pomegranate (used x1)  $6

Lipgloss:

Mirenesse Limited Edition Set #1  (BN) $5
Mirenesse Limited Edition Set #2  (BN) $5

Lipgloss:

Mirenesse Velvet Lip Lift Moisture Shine in 41 (swatched) $3
Mirenesse Velvet Lip Lift Moisture Shine in 44 (swatched) $3
Mirenesse Velvet Lip Lift Moisture Shine in 47 (swatched) $3
Mirenesse Velvet Lip Lift Moisture Shine in 50 (swatched) $3
Mirenesse Velvet Lip Lift Moisture Shine MINI in 14 (swatched) $1
Mirenesse Lip Bomb in 11 (nude) (used x1) $2
Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Liquid Lipstick in Grand Garnet (used x1) $2
Rimmel Apocalips in Stellar (swatched)  $4
Rimmel Apocalips in Celestial (swatched)  $4
Benefit Pocketpal (benetint) (Never used) $10
Essence Stay With Me in Pretty Witty (swatched)  $0.50
Korres Lip Butter Glaze in Raspberry (BN) $3

Not pictured: Mirenesse Viva Eternal Gloss in Play Bunny (bright red) (swatched) $1


Blush/Bronzer:

Nars Orgasm/Angelika Blush Duo (swatched)  $30
Essence Cherry Blossom Blush (BN) $5
Essence Home Sweet Blush in Knits for Chicks (used x2) $3
Essence Home Sweet Blush in Wool-d you cuddle me? (used x2) $3
Nars Mini Blush in Super Orgasm (swatched) $10
Mirenesse Cheeky Blush in Russian Rose MINI (Used x1)  $3
Bellapierre Mineral Blush in Desert Rose (Used x6-7)  $5
Benefit Bella Bamba Blush (Used x1)  $15
Benefit MINI Moonbeam (Never used) $5

Benefit MINI Cha Cha Tint (Never used, sealed) $5

Benefit MINI Sunbeam (Never used) $5

Zana Blush in Salsa (Used x1) $5

Clinique GWP blush in Bashful Plum (Used x2)  $1

MUA Blusher in 4 (BN, sealed)  $1

Inika Mineral Illuminiser (pink) (BN)  $10

Benefit Hoola MINI  (used x2)  $4

Lancome GWP Blush in Rose Fresque  (used x3)  $1

Essence Me and My Ice Cream Blush in Ice Bomb (Used x1)  $2

Bourjois Blush in Rose D'or  (Used x2-3)  $4

Face:

Revlon Photoready Skinlights in Bare Light (swatched) $8

Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream in Light (used x1) $15

NARS Sheer Glow in Mont Blanc (used x5)  $40 pump included

Bobbi Brown BB Cream Deluxe Sample (15ml) (used x1)  $8

Benefit Stay Don't Stray Eye Primer (used x3)  $10

Skindinavia Makeup Finishing Spray Deluxe Sample (20ml) (Never Used)  $5

Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer Deluxe Sample (5ml)  $7

Stila Cover Up Stick in 01 (used x1)  $2

Essence Cherry Blossom Highlighter (Never Used) $2

Hourglass Ambient Powder in Luminous Light (used x3)  $40

Mirenesse Forever Diamonds Powder (Used x5)  $5

Bourjois Flower Perfection Primer (swatched) $3

Benefit Boing in Shade 01 (used x4)  $5

Not pictured: Benefit That Gal Primer-- London LE packaging (Never Used) $15

Face Palettes/Other:

Savoir Faire Winter Palette/Set (only swatched, mascara never used) $10

Mirenesse Short Stack products (never used)  $5  Includes: eyeliner, lipgloss, mascara and eye shadow stick

Mirenesse Beauty Call Touch Up Palette (used x2)  $5

Skincare:

Josie Maran Argan Oil Deluxe Sample (Never Used) $8

Rose Hip Vital Rose Hip Oil (Approx. 66% remaining) $3

REN Clearcalm 3 Total Clarity Day Fluid (Approx 95% remaining) $10

St Tropez Gradual Tan in Medium Dark (Never Used) $6

Sukin Facial Moisturiser (Never Used) $3

REN Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask Deluxe Sample (15ml) $10

GlamGlow Youth Mud Tinglexfoliate Treatment Masque Deluxe Sample (7ml)  $8

La Mav Firming Eye Lotion (Brand New) $5

Dermologica Daily Microfoliant Deluxe Sample (used x3-4) $1 (cracks in lid)

Shiseido Ibuki Refining Moisturiser Deluxe Sample (15ml) (Never used)  $5

Benefit Total Moisture Facial Cream Deluxe Sample (Never used) $3

Benefit Triple Performance Facial Emulsion Deluxe Sample (Never used) $3

Boscia Pink Peppermint Blotting Linens (Brand new)  $5  (strong peppermint scent) 

Lush Charity Pot 95g (Used x2-3)  $1

Face Mask/Hair Care:

Mirenesse Power Lift Dermal Firming Face Mask $3

Skinvitals H-Revive Cloth Mask $1

Skinvitals C-Brighten Cloth Mask $1

Formula 10.0.6 Orange Mud Mask (one sachet) $0.25

Bumble and Bumble Thickening Shampoo and Conditioner $1.50

Bumble and Bumble Surf Shampoo and Conditioner $1.50

Nail Polish:

First Row:  ($1 each, EXCEPT OPI minis $2 each, Couleur Caramel $0.25)

Face of Australia: Once in a Blue Moon and Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy; Duri Call Me Maybe; Mirenesse Blood Red; Natio: Crimson x2; OPI: Kiss Me on My Tulips and Did it on em; Mecca: Vogue Sorbet; Couleur Caramel

Second Row: ($0.50 each)

Ulta3: Citrus, Pink hibiscus, Tangerine tango, Sea breeze swirl, Lily white, flirty bikini, Calypso holiday, Exotic Canary, Coral Reef

Third Row: ($2 each, EXCEPT Sinful colours $1, Ulta3 $0.50)

Alanna Renee: Reptar, Butterbeer, Hedwig; Sinful Colors in Hottie and Nail Junkie; Bellapierre Glitter Surprise; Ulta3 Over the Rainbow; Australis: Carnivale Chaos, Fairy Bread

Fourth Row: 

Revlon Blue Lagoon; Femme Fatale Fatal Attraction $2 each

Sally Hansen Petal Pusher $1 

Sally Hansen in Cafe au Lait $2

Rimmel Wine Not $0.50

OPI Romeo and Joliet $5

China Glaze Smoke and Ashes from the Hunger Games collection $4 

Fragrance: 

Bath and Body Works Body Spray in Carried Away Travel Size  (Never Used) $3

Bath and Body Works Body Spray in Country Chic Travel Size (Never Used) $3

Perfume Spray Samples in: Jimmy Choo 'Flash,' Marc Jacobs 'Dot,' Chloe, Escada 'Cherry in the Air,' Kenzo 'Flowerby'  Each $0.25

Clinique Aromatics Elixer Mini Spray (used x1)  $2

Not pictured:  Marc Jacobs Daisy Rollerball (used x3)  $10

Collective Haul Part 2

Here it is!  The second part of my collective haul.  Just to refresh your memory, here was Part 1.  It took quite a while for all the other parcels to turn up (and then a little bit of time for me to type this up!)  Without any further ado, here are the newest additions to my beauty collection:

Alanna Renee:

As a mentioned in the first part of my haul, I went a little nail polish overboard.  However, I am completely happy with all of my nail polish purchases, especially these beauties from Alanna Renee.  I won't lie, I initially decided to purchase a couple because they were inspired by Harry Potter.  Then I saw if you spent $50, you got free shipping.  As a result, the following happened.  7 polishes (fitting number for Harry Potter though!)

L to R: Horcrux, Chocolate Frog, Butterbeer, Draught of Peace, Reptar, Hedwig, Patronus) 

These polishes are wonderful!  Depending on the shade, you can get away with one coat (Horcrux and Chocolate Frog), two coats (Butterbeer, Draught of Peace, Reptar) or three coats (Hedwig and Patronus).  They all apply smoothly; however, I will note that many of them dry quite rough.  This didn't bother me as I quite like the texture (similar to that of OPI Liquid Sand, but not as intense).  A topcoat would easily solve this issue though.

Swatches from Top to Bottom:

Horcrux- Love.  It's very intriguing, colour wise in direct sunlight.
Butterbeer- I wasn't too sure about this one, but oh wow!  I never thought I would like orange so much. This is one of those rough finish ones.
Chocolate Frog- Love the colours in this.  So easy to apply!
Hedwig- Another interesting polish.  It has white bar glitter, yellow glitter, brown glitter to break up the white base.  It does have a rough finish and I found it a bit hard to make the yellow glitter visible (and get on the brush)

Swatches from Top to Bottom:

Draught of Peace- If you've seen previous NotD from me, you know I love blues/aquas and this. is. stunning.  One of my favourite polishes full stop.
Patronus- I was a bit unsure whether to purchase this one, but I am so glad I did!  I was afraid it would be too white, but no! It is certainly a subtle light blue.
Reptar- Rugrats, a memory of my childhood.  I couldn't pass this up.  I wasn't aware until I bought it that the green colour is actually from the glitter.  The base is milky.  This looks pretty cool, but it does have a rough finish.

Mirenesse, Beauty Bay and Pretty Serious:

I had a $25 voucher from my VIP membership to use, so I had to take advantage of it.  I decided I was going to suspend my VIP membership for a couple months.  I'll have my final VIP kit for you soon.  I decided on the Magic Beads Cleanser.  It's so much fun and makes my skin feel and look great.  I also picked up the Beauty Call Touch Up Palette from their new collection.

Mirenesse Beauty Call Touch up Palette

The packaging is smaller and slimmer than I expected, but still quite practical if you aren't bothered about sticking a brush into the cream blushes.  There are creams and powders in this palette, but so far I haven't had any issues with that.  We'll see how it goes as I continue to use it.  Included in the palette (from left to right) is: concealer/foundation, three eyeshadows, a lip gloss, two lip/cheek creams and a 'contour powder.'  I personally consider the contour powder to be a highlighter.  It is shimmery and light, which I associate with highlighters.  I really enjoy everything in the palette.  The eyeshadows (as always with Mirenesse) are stunning.

From Beauty Bay, I needed to get another Mario Badescu Body Wash.  This is my holy grail body wash.  In summer especially, I get a few breakouts on my chest and back and this did wonders to clear them up.  Plus, it smells really clean!  My partner also loves it, which makes me feel better about spending $11 for body wash.

Edward Bess Back to Basics Palette

When I saw the Edward Bess Back to Basics palette, I had to add that to my cart.  After seeing reviews from Mishelle and Kate regarding this palette, I really wanted to have this.  This isn't the cheapest palette, but it is worth every penny.  All the components are of a superb quality and they work so well together (which you would expect from a palette).  My only issue was that bristles from the included brush got into some of the cream products which was annoying.  No fault of Edward Bess, just shipping.

Stila Convertible Color Blush L: Lilium, R: Gladiola

I have wanted some Convertible Color blushes from Stila.  After seeing numerous reviews on them and swatching them a few times in Mecca, I finally caved and bought two.  Both are fantastic, but I cannot praise Lilium enough.  It's the perfect, natural looking blush for my skin tone.  Love.

Femme Fatale:

To continue my nail polish obsession, I placed an order from Femme Fatale. Originally, I was only going to pick up the mineral blush in Velvet Cupcake.  I had a sample ages ago and decided I really needed it in my life.  However, I hate paying for postage and if I have to, I want to get my money's worth.  So naturally, I need to pick up a couple nail polishes as well.  I chose Noble Garden from FF, which is beautiful green with multicoloured glitter in it.  I don't have enough bright greens in my collection.  I also picked up Hare Polish in Afterglow.  I really want some more Hare polishes, just waiting for a restock.

L to R: Hare Polish Afterglow, FF Mineral Blush in Velvet Cupcake, FF Noble Garden

Bellabox:

I unsubscribed from Bellabox, but I wanted to use my points before I said goodbye. My partner still has his Bellobox, but I wasn't sure if I would lose my points (not worth the risk haha).  We both picked up an item, then I added an ELF eye shadow brush to get up over $20.  My partner picked the OP Therapy Sea Mineral Wash.  He received this in one of his belloboxes and really liked it.  Multi-use products are perfect for him.  I chose The Suigo Ultimate Control Shampoo after reading many positive reviews.

Have you picked up any new products recently?

Mirenesse VIP February Box

Every two months, I get a wonderful surprise in the mail from Mirenesse.  My VIP Beauty Box.  I have received two so far and I have loved each one.

These are the contents of the February box.  I love the Mirenesse packaging.  It always feels so classy.

I will admit, initially I was a little disappointed because I have two of these items (eye shadow and a mini version of the lipstick); however, I have completely different colours so it all worked out!

Pearl Crush Creaseless Shadow in Bora Pearls.  I'm a nude girl when it comes to eyeshadow so when I opened the packaging to see these blue ones, I was a bit shocked.  They look stunning and the formula of these shadows is to die for.  It is so pigmented and so creamy, plus it lasts!  I would never use all three of these together, because I connotate blue eyeshadow with the Drew Carey Show.  With that said, I do love using these in combination with other more natural hues.

Inside Out 27Hr Eye Kohl in Isis.  I've been dying to try these.  When I saw that I received one, I crossed my fingers and hoped for Cleo or Ra.  Unfortunately that stunning green wasn't in my package, but this really pretty blue was.  The swatch was darker than the packaging hinted at, which was a little disappointing.  Again, Mirenesse has a wonderful formula.  It applies so smoothly and doesn't smudge. The shade does have some sparkle in it.  I loved this so much, I ordered a pack of 5 from the website (yes, it has Cleo and Ra!).  It also has another Isis in it, so perhaps that will be in a future giveaway.

French Kiss Lip Cocktail in Red Lotus.  I have one of these and I really liked the formula.  It is really smooth and moisturising on my lips.  Plus, it's a nearly perfect shade of red for me.  I've always wanted to pull off the red lip, but I feel most look to bold and wash out my pale skin.  This one is a bit brighter and sheerer than others I have tested and it works really nicely.

Swatches L to R: Pearl Crush Creaseless Shadows, Inside Out Eye Kohl in Isis, French Kiss Lip Cocktail in Red Lotus

I also wanted to include swatches for the other Pearl Crush Creaseless Shadow I have.  I bought this before Christmas and sadly it doesn't get enough wear (I think I forgot about it).  The palette is in the shade Akoya Pearls and it's a lovely nude collection.

Akoya Pearls

The swatches are lovely.  I wish the third shade was a bit more brown instead of orange, but it still looks really pretty.

Swatches

If you're interested, the Mirenesse VIP program cost $25 a month.  You receive a beauty box every second month.  Each month you receive a $25 voucher to spend online, so essentially you get your money back.  Even if you don't use your voucher each month, the box will make up for it.  Being a VIP member, also entitles you to discounts on all items and free shipping.  If you like Mirenesse products, this is definitely worth it.

Favourites from the Year that Was (2012) + A Small Giveaway

Hey all!!  Sorry, it's been a while.  I sort of got caught up with the festive season, but now I'm back!  I hope you all had a fantastic Christmas and start to 2013.  I wanted to give you a glimpse of some of my Christmas gifts because they are sure to be the content of some upcoming posts!  I also wanted to share my 12 favourite beauty products from this past year. 

This Christmas I received a lot of really great gifts from family and friends.  I now have some more Benefit, Stila, and Mirenesse products which I can't wait to share with you in the coming weeks.

Benefit Goodies

Heaps of other Goodies

Now, onto my favourite products of 2012.  It was quite hard to narrow down all the wonderful products I have encountered and loved this year.  To be honest, this has been the first year I have every really been interested in beauty products, so I've learnt a lot about what works best for me.


Makeup Favourites of 2012

L to R: Benefit They're Real, MUA Pro-Brow, Benefit Sugarbomb, Mirenesse Magic Touch Foundation, L'Oreal Color Riche, Revlon Lipbutter in Tutti Frutti

I cannot express how much I adore Benefit's They're Real mascara.  It is by the far the best mascara I've tried.  I love how it lengthens and curls my lashes instantly!  See my review here.

The MUA Pro-Brow kit is a relatively new purchase from Black Friday.  I haven't been too concerned with my eyebrows before aside from the occasional pluck.  However, this (super affordable) product has made me realise how good my eyebrows can look haha.  I'll definitely be using this in the years to come. 

You all should know by now how much I love my Sugarbomb blush from Benefit.  It looks great on my skin and I cannot wait to experiment more with my new box o' powders!  See my review of Sugarbomb here. 

2012 has been a year of experimentation with foundation.  I find it so hard to find ones that match perfectly with my skin.  Often times I feel as though foundation make my skin look 'dirty.'  However, I have found some foundations that fit okay.  My favourite (that is affordable; I really like Lancome, but alas) has been Mirenesse's Magic Touch Foundation in Vanilla.  I ordered a travel size and then was lucky enough to get a full size in my December Beauty Box!  Score!  I only need a bit of this and often mix it with Benefit's That Gal primer to make it a bit lighter. 

I have loved a lot of nail polishes this year, so this was a really tough choice.  I thought of OPI's THe Living Daylights and Femme Fatale's A Tisket, A Tasket, but ultimately I used L'Oreal's Color Riche formulas the best.  You honestly don't really need a top coat with these babies!  See my review here.

My favourite lip product was also a tough choice.  I have been exposed to many lipsticks and glosses and balms that I used a lot.  In the end, I settled with Revlon's Lipbutters.  My most used shade is Tutti Frutti.  So good for summer.  


Hair and Skincare Favourites of 2012

L to R: Cedel Blow Dry Faster, ONE Skin System Renewal Cleanse, Benefit Refined Finish Facial Polish, The Body Shop Seaweed Clarifying Toner, Clinique DDMG, Kosmea Radiance 24/7 Youth Boost

My favourite hair product this year was definitely Cedel Blow Dry Faster.  It is remarkable how quickly your hair dries once you use this.  See review here.  A close runner-up was Tresemme's Split End Remedy Shampoo.

I know I said ages ago that I would be posting about my skincare regime and I have not forgotten!  The following products will be a preview.  I was never really concerned with skincare until the second half of this year.  Since then, I have tried a lot of brands and products.  My favourite cleanser is ONE Skin System Renewal Cleanser.  It's a cream cleanser, it smells divine and it leaves your skin feeling clean and smooth.

I love exfoliating products.  I find that they feel like they're actually doing something whereas cleansers are so, you know, gentle.  My current favourite is Benefit's Refined Finish Facial Polish.  It has the perfect consistency in my opinion and leaves you skin looking bright.

 Toners have become a staple in my regime.  I've tried a few, but my favourite by far is The Body
 Shop's Seaweed Clarifying Toner.  It's amazing.  Plus, it has no alcohol in it!  And it leaves your skin feeling tingling fresh.

I'm quite picky when it comes to moisturisers and it seems often I'm too eager to dislike one rather than like it.  However, I feel in love with Clinique's Dramatically Different Moisturising Gel the moment I used it.  It's geared towards Oily/Combination skin and it leaves your skin feeling soft.  My favourite part is that it also doesn't make my face red.  Most products turn my face red upon application, until they sink in, but this one doesn't at all.

Lust Have It Eco introduced me to rose-hip oil in the form of Kosmea's Radiance 24/7 Youth Boost.  It has definitely enhanced my skin since I've started using it. 


Now for a little Giveaway!  

I wanted to share some of my favourite products with you!  Included will be a Revlon Lipbutter in Strawberry Shortcake, a sample of Benefit Refined Finish Facial Polish and two bottles of your choice of L'oreal's Color Riche nail polish.  As a result of the nail polish, this giveaway will be restricted to Australian Residents only.  You must also be at least 18 years of age to participate.

L to R: Revlon Lipbutter in Strawberry Shortcake, L'oreal Color Riche Nail Polishes, Sample of Benefit Refined Finish Facial Polish

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Mirenesse Surprise Gift... Short Stack??

So, I ordered a lip gloss during the week of Halloween from the Mirenesse website because it came with four mystery gifts. They were certainly a surprise. A Short Stack emergency 'pak' (how annoying they couldn't add the 'c').

In the pack was a lip gloss, mascara, a black eye shadow stick, and black eyeliner. I probably won't use this (not a huge fan of black eye makeup nor of Short Stack) so you may see this again in a future giveaway.

Has anyone used these products before?  Or received a ridiculous mystery gift?

NOTD: Mirenesse Bullet Proof Nail Laquer

As most of you are aware, Mirenesse had teamed with Woman's Day to bring us some sweet GWPs. I picked up some nail polish in Blood Red (after failing to find the silver one).

I used it a few days ago and it is holding up quite well. The formula is really smooth and two coats was all I needed. I would pick up a couple more if they weren't that expensive.

I paired it with an OPI 'I have a herring problem' accent nail.

For those of you who have tried the Mirenesse nail polish, what did you think?