Sunday 24 February 2013

Benefit Make-up Review






Hello Again! 

Lately I've been trying out alot of benefit make-up, after it was brought to my attention when I was given a free benefit make-up make over for my 18th birthday! Within my make over I got to try alot of benefit make-up and I loved it all so much that I had to buy some products! <3 






Boi-ing 

£16.50
(Shade 3 - Medium) 
"This award-winning concealer camouflages dark circles, shadows and discoloration without creasing or fading"


I'm absolutely loving this concealer as it gives great coverage! It can either be applied with your finger or with a concealer brush, but I find using your ring finger gives the best results as it helps blending out much easier! I use this concealer for dark circles and also blemishes on my skin, and I find this concealer easily covers these problems areas and lasts the whole day!! The only problem I have found with this product is that the consistency is quite thick and takes alot to blend into the skin. I also find that it can sometimes make my skin look dry, so make sure you moisturise before applying.  On the other hand though, this concealer gives great coverage and matches perfectly to my skin and also my benefit foundation! :) 




The POREfessional

£23.50
"Quickly minimise the appearance of pores & fine lines for smoother-than-smooth skin!"


I love love love this primer! It's light-weight formula is great and applies onto skin with ease, creating a perfect base for make-up! What I love most about this primer, is that it compliments my skin tone perfectly and because it's light-weight it isn't too thick on the skin which I find happens with other primers. It also minimises pores, making my skin appear smoother and blemish-free! All you need to do is to apply a few drops onto your fingers and blend into the skin before you apply your foundation! Totally worth the £23.50 price tag!  







They're Real Mascara 

£18.50
"They're real! lengthens, curls, volumizes, lifts & separates"

Hands down this has to be the best mascara I have ever tried! It makes my lashes so voluminous and thick, I absolutely love it! The specially designed brush is perfect as it grabs all of your lashes from base to tip, separating my lashes perfectly! And you can even grab those hard to get lashes in the corner of your eyes, thanks to the bristles at the top of the brush, making your lashes look more full and longer! I was quite reluctant to purchase this mascara because of the price tag, as I wouldn't normally spend that much on a mascara, but I'm so glad I did, because this is the best mascara ever, and will definitely be a staple piece in my make-up bag from now on! 





Triple Performing Facial Emulsion 

Full Size - £18.50
 "hydrates, protects & comforts the skin with an oil-free, lightweight formula"


This product is perfect for when your skin is feeling lifeless and dull, as it brightens and hydrates your skin, giving you a lovely glow. I use this product after I moisturise but before I use my POREfessional primer, in order to hydrate and protect my skin before I apply make-up. It's a perfect cleanser as it's lightweight and doesn't leave your skin feeling greasy or sticky! Just apply to your face and neck in the morning, and your skin will feel lovely and refreshed! A great product :) 




Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Foundation 

£24.50
(Shade - Beige) 
"Oil-free brightening liquid foundation builds from light to medium coverage for a natural complexion"



I love this foundation because it's oil-free it doesn't leave my skin feeling greasy! Because it's so light-weight a little goes a long way, so you don't need to coat your face in it, to feel like your getting a full coverage!  I apply this foundation using a stippling brush, applying it in circle motions on my face, in order for an air-brushed finish. I have a combination skin complexion and this foundation is perfect, as it doesn't try out my skin or make it look greasy/oily. I really recommend this foundation to anyone!!! 
TIP - visit your nearest benefit store/counter to get your skin matched up in order to get the perfect shade for your skin type!




Tuesday 19 February 2013

February - HAUL

- February Edition -


Hello!


So with the spring coming and the sun finally making an appearance, i've had a venture from the warmth of my house and had a mini shopping spree! 
I've mainly been buying beauty and home-ware items, as i've been changing around room lately! 






1) Powder Brush (TkMaxx) - £4.99  

This brush is so fluffy and soft, i'm in love with this! I brought this as I needed a new brush for my pressed powder that I use to set my foundation with my everday make-up. Its a thick brush, so it gives a good coverage :) very happy with this purchase! 

2) Renee Blanche Argan Oil Shampoo (TkMaxx) - £3.99 

This is the first time i've ever saw an argan oil shampoo, so I was very interested in trying this product! I've been using argan oil on the ends of my hair regularly after I have washed it, and i've been very happy with the results, so I was intrigued to find out if a shampoo would have similar effects, as I do suffer with bad split ends! I must admit i've only used this product twice, but I have noticed a difference with the ends of my hair and surprised that it made such a difference! Tk Maxx sell alot of argan oil products for a very decent price, so i'm now interested in buying the matching conditioner :) 

3) Vintage Tin (TkMaxx) - £3.99 

I automatically fell in love with this vintage tin and thought it would look 'very' pretty in my room! It's also very useful as i've been able to store my earrings in it, which were just lying loose on my desk! Not bad for the price :) 

4) Oblong Floral Tray (TkMaxx) - £2.99

I've brought this, as I needed something on my desk to organise my random bits and bobs, and everyday items (perfume, bracelets, lipstick/lip-gloss etc) I thought it was a very pretty and looks lovely in my room :) 




1) Make-up Brush Holder (IKEA) - £2.50

I love love love this pot, it's so pretty and is the perfect size to hold my brushes. I wanted a holder as it keeps my brushes up-right without ruining the bristles. Also it keeps them all organised so I can easily grab them as I do my make-up :) 

2) Make-up Storage Drawers (IKEA) - £5.00 each 

I've been looking for some drawers for ages, to be able to store my everyday make-up! Its an easy storage idea, keeping your make-up nice and organised :) I brought two separate drawers and stacked them together - splitting my make-up between the two drawers! IKEA also stock many different sizes and depths, which can all be stacked together and can also be attached to a wall (which could be useful if you don't have space on your desk) For the price these drawers are ideal and very handy :) 

3) Batiste Dry Shampoo Tropical (Boots) - £4.99 

Absolutely love this dry shampoo, especially the tropical scented one it's my favourite! 

      Ecotools Bamboo Smudge Eyeliner Brush (Boots) - £4.99

I brought this eye brush, as I wanted a brush to be able to smudge my eye shadow when i'm doing a smoky eye, to avoid harsh lines. I haven't used this brush yet, but it's bristles are soft but strong so it looks perfect for the job! It also comes with a handy eye-liner sharpener attached to the end of the brush! :) 

      Bo-ing Benefit Concealer (Benefit Make-up) - £16.50 
      They're Real Mascara (Benefit Make-up) - £18.50 

- Review coming soon on the benefit make-up! -

<3

Monday 18 February 2013

Welcome!

 


Welcome to my blog! 


I've always wanted to start a serious blog and after several failed attempts my goal of 2013 is to get a blog up and running and to stick with it! 

My blog is going to be about beauty, fashion, life and all sorts of interesting things! 

I absolutely love love love beauty! 
And have a really bad obsession with nail varnishes and makeup! 
(but don't we all) 

So.... 
I hope you enjoy my blog, cause I shall have plenty of fun making it! 
and I promise there shall be plenty of posts coming your way shortly! 

Bye <3 !