Showing posts with label benefit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label benefit. Show all posts

Wednesday, 4 December 2013

Christmas Present Beauty Ideas!

So, Crimble is fast approaching (groan for the purse, woo hoo for shiny lights!) Let's have a look at some of the gift sets and palettes on offer this year!

First up, Lancômes "Juicy Tubes Miniature Set". These are great for the make up bag and for those make-up artists who want a small selection (They work quite nice for television work!) They're comfortable on the lips and last a few hours.






Lancôme Juicy Tubes Miniature Set contains:
- Lancôme Juicy Tubes in Fraise 7ml
- Lancôme Juicy Tubes in Pamplemousse 7ml
- Lancôme Juicy Tubes in Lychee 7ml
- Lancôme Juicy Tubes in Marshmallow Electro 7ml 


Priced at £20.00 avaliable at Lancôme counters.

Next up, we have Benefit, who have many offerings this year in the way of Christmas sets (a part of me feels they've spent a bit too much time on the packaging though!) but the "Benefit Primping with the Stars All-Time Greatest "Fake-Its" Kit" caught my eye!


Includes:
- Benefit They're Real! Beyond Mascara 3.0g
- Benefit Stay Don't Stray Stay-Put Primer for Concealers & Eyeshadows 2.5ml
- Benefit Benetint Rose-Tinted Lip & Cheek Stain 4.0ml
- Benefit Some Kind-a Gorgeous the Foundation Faker in Medium - 3.5g
- Benefit Girl Meets Pearl Liquid Pearl for Face 7.5ml
- Benefit The POREfessional PRO Balm Primer 7.5ml


I feel it's a nice kit for trying some of Benefits well known products, priced at £26.50 and available at Benefit counters.


Philosophy is the perfect brand for those that like multi-tasking products in the bathroom, with a lil' bit of luxury, this "Homemade Honey Buns Set" will be just as sweet as they are (well, maybe!)

What "they" say - "The set includes a 3-in-1 shampoo, shower gel & bubble bath and a luxurious body lotion infused with a sweet honey scent. The moisturizing, multitasking shower gel formula provides a rich, foaming lather to gently cleanse and condition, leaving skin and hair feeling soft. layer with body lotion for silky soft and lightly scented skin."

 This set is priced at £16.20 and available at John Lewis

This next gift is on my personal wish list for Santa this year and it's from Butter London.


 Sorry, but nail lovers - this is sexual right?

Glamrock 6 Piece Mini Nail Lacquer Set Contains: All Hail the Queen, Pillar Box Red, Slapper, Trout Pout, West End Wonderland and new shade, Buckie. £29.00 and available here!

Also on my wishlist, NARS Voyeur Larger than Life Long-wear eyeliner gift set. 

 

Fiveshades of Larger Than Life® Long-Wear Eyeliner in convenient travel sizes, featuring three best-sellers and two new shades created exclusively for the collection. The best eyeliners ever and a bargain price! £30.00 at House of Fraser.

West End Wonderland, Pillar Box Red, Slapper, All Hail the Queen, Buckie (new) and Trout Pout - See more at: http://www.harveynichols.com/new-in/new-in-categories/new-in-beauty/s477906-glamrock-6-piece-mini-set.html#sthash.VME5C8K1.dpuf
West End Wonderland, Pillar Box Red, Slapper, All Hail the Queen, Buckie (new) and Trout Pout - See more at: http://www.harveynichols.com/new-in/new-in-categories/new-in-beauty/s477906-glamrock-6-piece-mini-set.html#sthash.VME5C8K1.dpuf
I feel Clinque are always great for those stuck in a skin-care rut. Go along to their website to see gifts and sets from around £20 for a full skin-care set - perfect for gifts or simply trying products out!

Boots have a 3 for 2 Mix and Match promotion for some of their Christmas gifts, so if you're looking at saving a few pennies it's worth a gander - don't forget those Boots advantage points! You might get enough for a treat for yourself in the new year!

Superdrug have a similar deal across cosmetics and upto 50% off on selected Christmas gifts.

I hope this post will help those "Want do you want for Christmas?" "Errrrrr...." moments!



Monday, 9 September 2013

Swatch: Benefit Rockateur

Rockateur is the latest offering from Benefit and considering the "Perfect10" blush/bronzer (my personal favorite) was discontiued to make way for this blush, I'm expecting great things!

 (Apologies for lighting, I tried my best to get it true to colour!)

It comes in the traditional Benefit blush box, complete with mirror and brush making it perfect for your make-up bag.

I think the design is beautiful! I really don't want it to fade! 

This blush surprised me to be honest, it look quite pink in the box but actually comes off quite peachy. I love that it's build-able.Wear wise, I don't want to give an estimate just yet as it's a brand new product but I'd expect it to be similar to the wear of other Benefit blushes.


Priced at £23.50, it's available at Benefit but personally, I'd go to Boots and collect some points!



Monday, 9 January 2012

2011's Most Reached For! (Make up)


Part 2 is all about make up and looking back at what I've used most, I've realised I've definately favoured a more "nude" look in 2011. I don't do New Years resolutions, but I've vowed to try and inject more colour into my make up routine, I think I've become stuck in a make up rut and I'm determind to get out of it!

That being said, here's what I've been reaching for most:

(apologies for the poor lighting in this photo!)


Foundation - Illamasqua Skin Base Foundation

I was so excited for the launch of this foundation as it was being advertised as a version of BB cream, something that at the time, the UK had not been introduced to. After purchasing it, I was disappointed that it didnt seem to have the same traits of a 'traditional' BB cream. It seemed thick and a little difficult to work with but with a little practice, I discovered its a wonderful foundation that will last all day and not flake on me. It does go on quite thick but feels very light (if that makes sense).

Bronzer and Blush - Benefit Perfect 10 and NARS Laguna

Ok, I had to mention them both! NARS Laguna is a staple in many make up bags across the globe and I find it to be a natural looking bronzer. Benefit Perfect 10 is, well, perfect for those mornings where you need to dash!

Highlighter - NARS Cococabana Multiple

LOVE! I've reached for this product more than any other. The gorgeous pearl effect accentuates my face perfectly.

Setting Powder - ELF High Defination Powder

£6 for of product! And with the amount of wonderful discount code ELF offer, I'm sure you could purchase this wonderfully light powder at a great discount.

Eyeshadow Primer - Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion

I must admit, I've been reluctant to try eyeshadow primers as I have very sensitive eyelids. I found out the hard way I'm allergic to Too Faced' Shadow Insurance. Urban Decay has done me proud though, and as the saying goes, if it ain't broke, don't fix it!

Eyeshadow Pigment - Bare Minerals Eyeshadow in Nude Beach

A lovely light champagne colour that can be used all over the lid or as a highlight. When used with a primer I can achieve a fair amount of staying power. I love using this for the times I don't want to think too much about my make up!

Eyeshadow - Boujouis 14

Boujouis eyeshadows are well known for their ease of use and range of colours. I love greys and this shadow has just the right pigment with a flattering sheen.

Eyeliner - Benefits Bad Gal

This was my first "high-end" eyeliner I bought back in the day and I loved it but it was soon lost and forgotten. I fell im love with MACs powerpoints and teaming them with a pencil brush I was able to achieve the perfect smokey eye, but I fancied a change and remember how much I love Bad Gal. But I couldn't seem to work with this eyeliner when I purchased it again. It annoyed me so much! Then I attempted using it more for a smokey line rather than a defined line. Perfect. And we've been best friends ever since.

Mascara - Max Factor False Lash Effect Fusion Volume and Length

This mascara has lasted me forever and although I do enjoy it, I'm sure there are better mascaras out there. I was as I can remember it was around £11 and for a drugstore mascara, that's just too much for me. Its a great product but I'd enjoy it more if it were cheaper.

Lipstick - MAC Sheen Supreme Lipstick in Sheen Supreme

I really didn't think I would be able to pull off such a bright pink but this lippy has been my go to I want to have a bit more of a bold lip. I loved the original Lady Gaga and Behave Yourself reminds me of it greatly and I find the sheen supreme formula to be a little more creamy with more staying power. Love.

Lipgloss - NARS Striptease

A very simple nude gloss that I find compliments many of my lipsticks. I'm sure duplicates are available for a lot cheaper so that's my mission this year!

Looking back on my choices of 2011, I realise that I could easily find dupes for the products I've reached for the most. Injected more colour and finding more purse friendly options is going to be my task of 2012! Are you setting yourself any make up related goals?

Nail products are up next!