*Updated* BLOG SALE

The long overdue mega blog sale is HERE finally! I figured that these little pretties could use better homes since I hardly use them, if not at all. The blog sale is open to everyone in the world, I'll try to ship within the next few days after I received payment. 

PLEASE READ THE RULES BEFORE BUYING :)

1. Ships both local and international, via airmail.

2. All Prices are listed in USD $. Only PayPal gift payments are accepted. I will give you instructions on how to pay with PayPal gift if needed.

3. Shipping is $4 for the first item and $0.5 for each additional item in your purchase order. Add another $2 if you would like to send by REGISTERED airmail (i.e. with tracking number).

4. All sales final. No returns. No exchanges.

5. Prices of items and shipping non-negotiable. I don't open a shipping company and ship for free.

6. If you'd like to buy, email to jenlovesbeauty@gmail.com with “Blog Sale” in the subject line. Please include your PayPal email address in your message; I need to know who the money is coming from. Indicate which items (and color) you wanted.

7. Please do not send payments until I emailed you back confirming that 1) the items are still available and 2) my paypal address.

8. Items are on a first come, first served basis. Payment is due within 24 hours. If payment has not been received within 24 hours, the items go to the next person that’s interested in purchasing those items.

9. I'll put "PENDING" on the items within 24 hours when I got your email, when payment is cleared I'll put "SOLD" next to the item.

10. The condition of each item is as described and shown in the photos.

11. I will pack and bubble wrap everything carefully. I'm not responsible for what may happen in transit after the items leave my hands.

12. Happy Shopping!! :)

BLUSHES:

Lunasol Cream Cheeks in EX04 Tender Glow Pink (used five times, LE, 12g)   US$20

Lunasol Cream Cheeks in EX08A Soft Orange (used twice, LE, 8.5g)   US$22  SOLD

Giorgio Armani Blushing Fabric cream blush in 01 (used once)   US$28  SOLD

Giorgio Armani Blushing Fabric cream blush in 03 (used once)  US$28  SOLD

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Review: Illamasqua Satin Primer SPF 20

A few days ago I was putting on makeup and I twisted my Benefit That Gal primer, and nothing came out! WHEEEEE I kinda hit pan with a product this time!! This is the second tube I finished :) Regardless of whether I am in Project 10 pan or not, this is something remarkable (I never hit pan on anything except powder foundations). Goodbye Benefit That Gal!! (I won't be buying you anymore...lol)

Then I remembered some while ago I received this Illamasqua primer from Helen's giveaway, so I dug it out and here it is:

The instructions on the back read:

"Use under foundation or on its own for a smooth, even base that is protected from the elements. With SPF 20, Illamasqua Satin Primer lifts and highlights the faec, creating a stunning dewy effect to enhance the siren within."

Volume: 30ml. Bottle comes in a weird shape (see the pics below):

As you can see in this pic, the primer is milky white, the texture is also a bit runny (means easy to blend). The product carries a faint candy smell, very much like a combination of vanilla and coconut.

When spreaded out:

My honest thoughts:

Pros:

- does not leave a white cast to your face

- texture is runny so it is easy to blend

- faint scent which might appeal to some of you (but vanilla is certainly not for me lol)

- makes your face smoother for makeup application afterwards

- it is kind of dewy when put on alone

Cons:

- only moderate degree of SPF, I would have needed much higher (at least SPF 25 for me)

- does not control oil (and product does not claim to do so), but for people with oily skin it means the 'dewy' effect can easily become 'greasy'

- does not conceal pores

- broke me out on the forehead

- does not 'lift' and 'highlight' the face contrary to the product claims

- product is difficult to dispense given the weird packaging (you can't squeeze at the bottom of the tube, you can only do so at the top of the tube)

This primer does not come close to "something that I will occasionally use". It gave me breakouts on the forehead. Oh well, neither am I sticking to Benefit That Gal primer lol!

Do you have a HG primer? or something that comes close to a HG? Share with us :D