My little life saver!!!
The main reason for visiting the Benefit Counter at Boots was to choose a new lipstick (just fancied treating myself...really no other excuse lol). As I was browsing the colour range I was bombarded by the one of the Benefit beauty consultant asking if I needed any help and if I would like to try some new Benefit products. I wasn’t going to say no to trying out make-up for free so I sat down and was leisurely made-up with all their new products. I asked for a more natural look of make-up to wear in the day...coz I didn’t want to look over-done with the make-up while finishing my shopping spree. To get to the point she used a set of three natural eye-shadows to give me a lovely natural fresh look. But what was really useful was that all three shadows came in one kit with an included eye-concealer...So I couldn’t say no when she asked if I wanted to purchase anything from the make-over (surprisingly though she wasn’t pushing like some beauty sellers!)
Here it is
It was a little expensive (for a student...soo poor :( ) at £21.50, but you do get four benefit eye products for that with three types of brushes! And its soooo worth it!!
When I’m running late in the morning and I’m still half asleep its sooo nice to just grab one kit to do the whole of my eye make-up (apart from mascara) instead trying the grab different colours from different make-up bags, etc. The kit even teaches you how and where to apply each shadow on to the eye if you’re not confident in applying eye-shadow!
-The concealer is not the best but in a rush its fine and it’s also works as a clever base for the eye-shadows to stick to last longer through-out the day.
-The lighter shadows works as a colour base all over the lid and up to the brow, acting as a brow highlighter (although if you apply to much it looks a little too pink!)
- The darker pink eye-shadow is applied to the contour (crease) of the lid to define the eye
- The brown eye-shadow acts as a liner to the eyes applied the outer corners of the eye and along the top and bottom lash line.
They are lovely subtle shades that you can wear in the day, perfect for at work or at uni without looking to made-up!
(Not a very clear picture, but you get the idea!)
I will definitely be buying this one again because it’s quick and easy to do in the morning but looks like you have spent ages perfecting the blend of shadows! Perfect! :)
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And if your wondering:
The lipstick I ended up getting was the silky-finish lipstick in Rocket Pop – a lovely dark pink to make your lips subtly stand out
And the other benefit products she used in my make-over that I can remember was –
-the some kinda-a gorgeous foundation faker in original (which I brought and will review soon!)
-the bronzing & highlighting face power duo on my cheeks (lovely...I may buy when I have some spare money)
-stay don’t stray stay-put primer for concealer & eye-shadow (was ok but not sure if worth £19.50)
-lip plump primer for lips (which I didn’t notice much difference only a more glossier look with my lipstick)
-and a benefit Gina perfume (smells lovely and summery which I may buy as a little bottle of perfume for my holiday)!
Let me know of any of your favourite Benefit products, would love to try them!
Thanks sorry for the essay :)
