Benefit Roller Lash Mascara

Benefit Roller Lash Mascara | rrp. £19.50 | LINK (release date: 12.02.15)

Whenever Benefit brings out a new product, the whole beauty blogging world (and most of the non-blogging world) go into a slight overly excited "I need it" mode. This was no exception with Benefit's latest beauty release in the form of a revolutionary mascara that is currently exclusively available to all Elle readers before its official release date! Roller Lash is Benefit's new curling mascara that is designed to give your lashes the ultimate curl and length without the need of eye lash curlers.

With this month's Elle magazine you are able to try Roller Lash in a super cute travel size form for just £4. These size mascaras are perfect to pop in your hand bag for touch ups throughout the day or to keep in your travel makeup bag as they're small and compact. As I have mentioned the main aim behind the Roller Lash mascara is to give your lashes that gorgeous curled, lengthened and lifted look that every girl desires! The curved wand and different sized bristles allows the wand to catch all of your lashes and give them that lift they need. As I have naturally curled lashes anyway, I find that this mascara just enhances them and gives them just that bit more length which I really like.

Roller Lash comes in an intense inky black shade with a satin finish that really makes your lashes look volumised and thick. I think it would be great for the mascara to come in a black/ brown shade too as I know many people can find black mascara too harsh against their natural hair colour. But as I do have dark hair, I find the blacker the mascara the better - so for me this product is amazing!

In terms of application, I really like how the Roller Lash goes on and the wand is easy to use. Compared to the They're Real! mascara (which for me was just too wet and messy to apply) this goes on really well and instantly makes my lashes look fuller. In the photo below I only have one coat of the Roller Lash mascara on, but you can definitely build it up to two coats without it clumping too much - I would say keep an eye lash comb on hand as sometimes you can get the odd clump on the end of your lashes!

Roller Lash is probably one of the best mascaras I've used in terms of how well it lasts on the lashes. I find it stays black all day and my lashes look just as good in the evening compared to when I applied it in the morning! Due to it being water resistant, I also find it hardly smudges underneath my eyes which is great. When it does come to the end of the day when I need to take my makeup off, my micellar water removes the mascara very easily and quickly without leaving me with panda eyes! I really like that it's easy to remove yet stays put all day which is exactly what you want from a mascara!

Overall I've really been enjoying this mascara and I'm super tempted to pick up a full size version when it comes out later in the week! Usually I'm not too fussed with higher end mascara as I think high street versions do such a good job anyway. But as this applies so well and looks amazing on the lashes, I might have to treat myself to a tube!

Have you picked up the latest copy of Elle to try this mascara?

What are your thoughts on the Roller Lash mascara?

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Review | Benefit Stay Don't Stray Primer

Benefit Stay Don't Stray Eye Shadow & Concealer Primer | £20.50

Hi everyone! Today I'm going to be reviewing a product that I've been using for pretty much 10 months solid. This is the Benefit Stay Don't Stray Eye Shadow & Concealer Primer and I'm sure many of you will have seen this little beauty mentioned a few times on my blog. I received a mini sample of this around Christmas time and ever since then I've been hooked on using it and would never wear eye shadow without it! For my birthday I received the full size version in Light/ Medium so now I can finally review it properly for you all!

I'm someone who swears by primers and I always think they make your makeup look a hundred times better! The Benefit Stay Don't Stray Primer is a skin coloured primer which helps cover up imperfections and allows your makeup to stay all day. The creamy texture of this primer means it's really easy to blend into your skin and helps create an even and smooth base for your makeup. As it is slightly tinted, it does offer a hint of coverage which is great for anyone who suffers with under eye circles like myself. It also comes in a Medium/ Dark version, so there is another option if your skin is slightly darker. As you can see from the swatches above, one blended it looks completely natural and doesn't leave your eyes feeling cakey or heavy which I think is really important in a product like this. It also dries pretty much instantly so you can go ahead and apply any eye shadow or concealer straight away!

In terms of whether it helps my eye shadows and under eye concealer stay, it really does! Whenever I use this primer I know that my makeup will last me all day, even if I'm busy at college or work. It also allows my eye shadows and concealer to apply so much smoother so that they look even and flawless! I also think this is a great product to use on small areas of the face, for example if you have a blemish that you want your concealer to hide all day, this will be the perfect product to help do this!

As for the packaging of the Stay Don't Stray I have to say I really like it. I believe this primer used to come in pump form but they recently changed it to a doe-foot applicator. This means you can use the right amount of product you need and you can apply it directly to your eye area instead of pumping out too much product and wasting it!

So overall, I think the Benefit Stay Don't Stray Primer is amazing! I really do think it's worth the £20.50 price tag and I would happily keep repurchasing it in the future. I know you can get much cheaper eye shadow primers (MUA's one is £2.50) but the texture and effect of the Benefit one is just too lovely not to use! I highly recommend this product, especially if you're looking for an amazing primer that really does work!

What are your thoughts on the Benefit Stay Don't Stray Primer?

What is your favourite eye shadow primer to use?

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Review | Benefit Big Beautiful Eyes

Benefit Big Beautiful Eyes | £24.50

Hello lovelies! I hope you're all well and having a lovely week. Now, I'm the kind of girl who loves a natural eye look as I've never been confident enough to pull off bold and bright colours - I much prefer a bright lipstick! A few months ago after having my makeup done at a Benefit counter, I decided to pick up yet another natural eye shadow palette to add to my collection. This is the Benefit Big Beautiful Eyes kit that contains 3 neutral pink and brown eye shadows and a Boi-ing concealer in shade 02. I thought this would be a perfect little palette that would give everything you need to create and effortless yet very pretty eye look!

Base - a shimmery light pink/ nude

Crease - a shimmery pink/ brown

Liner - a matte medium brown

So as I said, you get 3 gorgeous pink and brown toned eye shadows in this kit that all work very well together to create a very pretty and natural eye look. Each shadow is labelled and shown in the step-by-step guide where you can apply it, so this kit is perfect for people who are just starting out with eye shadow. For me, I apply the Base colour all over my lid and into the inner corners of my eyes. I then apply and blend the Crease colour into the crease of my eye lid, just above the Base shadow, which adds definition to your eye. Finally I apply the Liner colour along my upper lash line to work as a powder eye liner and makes my eye lashes look fuller. I love how these shadows look on my eyes and I think they all work really well together. As the Base and Crease colours have a slight pink tone to them, I find they suit my brown eyes very well. However, I do think all of these shadows would suit every eye and skin colour as they're so neutral and flattering. The shimmery eye shadows are extremely pigmented, soft and easy to blend which makes them both work very well together. As the Liner is a matte shade, it isn't as pigmented but is still easy to work with along the lash line. I'm really impressed with the quality of the shadows in this kit and it's definitely one of those products you could use every day.

As for the Boi-ing concealer, unfortunately the shade is way too dark and orange for my skin tone and I can't really use it. I do have this concealer in shade 01 and I find it works a lot better for me. This concealer offers a lot of coverage and is very easy to blend into the skin. I do think they should offer a light, medium and dark version of this palette so that more people can get use out of the concealer instead of it going to waste!

The packaging of the Big Beautiful Eyes kit is so cute and I love how small and compact it is. Along with the shadows and concealer, you do also get a couple mini brushes which makes this kit easier to use whilst travelling! I don't actually use these brushes as I much prefer my own, but they aren't bad quality and you could definitely get away with using them! There is also a little mirror inside the palette which is always handy for using on the go. Finally, you also get a little lesson card which shows you how and where to apply the shadows and concealer to achieve your big beautiful eyes look. It also has a couple tips and tricks to make application easier just in case you are new to makeup!

Overall this is a lovely little eye shadow kit and is the kind of product everyone needs in there collection as it's so compact and perfect for everyday use! I also think the shadows can be used to create a day to night look just by intensifying the liner and crease colour - so again it's a very versatile product. I highly recommend Benefit products and if you're thinking of trying the Big Beautiful Eyes kit, then definitely try it out!

Have you tried Benefit's Big Beautiful Eyes eye contour kit?

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June Favourite's

Hello lovelies, I hope you've all had a great weekend! So once again, we've come to the end of another month and it's time for me to show you the products I've been loving. It's crazy how fast this year is going, but I'm so happy it's finally July because it means I'm going on holiday this month! I really can't wait to have a relaxing week in the sun, drinking cocktails and sitting by the beach - it's going to be amazing! Anyway, before I get myself completely distracted and start holiday clothes shopping again (it's been a regular occurrence recently I must say), let's get on with the post.

Bourjois Cream Blush in 02 Healthy Glow | LINK
If you've been reading my blog recently you would know that I do enjoy a good cream blusher for Summer. I find that they look a lot more natural and sit better on my skin during the warmer months. One that I've been reaching for a lot this month is my Bourjois Cream Blush in 02 Healthy Glow and I have to say, it's one of the nicest blushers I own! It gives a gorgeous orange glow to my cheeks which is perfect for the Summer time. I'm actually quite annoyed that I like the Bourjois Cream Blushers so much because I think they're just so expensive for the size they are! I would love to try Rose Tender which looks like a pretty rosy pink, but I don't think I could spend another £7.99 on a tiny pot of blusher! These blushers are definitely worth trying, but I'd recommend picking them up when they're on offer.

Sleek Face Form Palette in Light | LINK
Next up is my Sleek Face Form Palette in the shade Light that I picked up last month. This palette has a powder bronzer, highlighter and blusher all in one which together to help contour your face. I've been using this everyday, especially the bronzer, to give my face a bit more definition and shape. I love how easy to blend out all of the powders are and it's such a lovely palette to work with. I'm going to review this palette soon so if you're interested, do keep an eye out!

Benefit The Porefessional | LINK
When I first tried Benefit's The Porefessional, I didn't really see what the big deal was. But a few weeks ago I decided to give it another go and now I have fallen in love with how it leaves my makeup and skin looking and feeling! I apply this mainly in the centre of my face (such as my nose, forehead and chin) and then blend it outwards. Once I have applied my makeup, my skin look so smooth and soft, I just love it! Luckily I have a few of these little sample sized tubes, so I don't have to rush out and buy the full size just yet!

Essie Nail Lacquer in Bikini So Teeny [Review] | LINK
My favourite nail polish this month has to be Essie's Bikini So Teeny! Any time that my nails have been painted, it's been this gorgeous cornflower blue shade that is perfect for Summer. I picked this up recently from Fragrance Direct for just £1.99 which is an amazing deal, especially as it's been a shade that's been on my wish list for ages!

Real Techniques Contour Brush | LINK

Finally, my last favourite this month is the brush I use to apply the contour shade from my Sleek Face Form Palette, which is the Real Techniques Contour brush. This brush fits perfectly into the hollows of my cheeks which makes contouring a lot easier. It also blends out the bronzer very well making it look much more natural. All of the brushes I've tried by Real Techniques are amazing quality and are by favourite makeup brushes by far!

So these are a few of the products I've been really enjoying this month. I hope you enjoyed this post and I would love to know if you have been liking any of these products as well!

What are your June favourite's?

 
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My "No Makeup" Makeup Routine

I am wearing THIS dress, I promise haha!

Hello everyone, long time no talk! Well, I haven't posted in a few days but it feels like forever! I wanted to start quickly with something completely off topic of today's post. In a few weeks time I will be going on holiday for a week, so I thought it would be a great time to let some of you guest post on my blog. I'm looking for a few beauty or fashion bloggers to write any post they like (as long as it is beauty/ fashion related) so that my blog doesn't look so bare whilst I'm away - plus it's a great way for people to find new blogs to read! If you have some free time on your hands and would like to be a guest poster, please feel free to email me (belle-amiebeauty@hotmail.com) to discuss all the details! Anyway, on to today's post..

So as we come into the Summer months, I like to change up my makeup routine a little bit. On hot days or when my skin is behaving a little better, I like to do a minimal makeup look so that my skin can breathe and I'm not uncomfortable wearing a full face of makeup. I like to call this is my "no makeup" makeup routine as the end result is very natural and glowy looking; as if I wasn't wearing makeup!

Benefit The Porefessional | LINK

Whether I'm doing a full face of makeup or my minimal look, I always prime my face first. I've recently been reaching for my Benefit The Porefessional and I'm absolutely loving it! When I first tried this I didn't really see what the big deal was, but after trying it a couple weeks ago I noticed how smooth my skin looked after applying my makeup. I apply this with my fingers and concentrate it on my forehead, nose and chin as this is where I need it most and then blend it out on the rest of my face. It leaves my skin feeling soft and ready for the next step!

Dr Jart+ Water Fuse Beauty Balm | LINK

Before trying this BB cream, I was completely against the whole idea of them! I hated the one by Garnier and really didn't get along with the Maybelline one, I found that they were far too orange for my skin. However, the Dr Jart Water Fuse Beauty Balm has completely changed my opinion on BB creams as this is the nicest one I've tried! It looks like a normal foundation shade and it matches my skin colour so well. Plus, the satin finish is lovely, definitely a lot nicer then the greasy, oily finish I get from other BB creams. I apply this with my Real Techniques Buffing Brush and I find a little goes a very long way! It feels light on the skin but gives a lovely coverage and with SPF 25, this is a Summer staple!

Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer in 1 Fair | LINK

I'm pretty sure everyone has heard about this concealer and I for one love it! I feel like I never need to find a new concealer again as this has every thing I need covered (excuse the pun). I have the Lasting Perfection Concealer in shade 1 Fair and find this perfect for applying under my eyes to cover any darkness and discolouration. I also apply it around my nose and chin to even out any redness. As I do this makeup routine when my skin is pretty much clear, I don't need apply this to any blemishes, so this helps keep my makeup lighter and more natural looking. I simply apply this with my fingers and then blend out with my Real Techniques Buffing Brush.

Bourjois Cream Blush in 02 Healthy Glow | LINK

Cream blushers are perfect for the warmer months as they're much lighter on the skin and look very natural. I've been loving my Bourjois Cream Blush in Healthy Glow as it does pretty much what it says, gives my cheeks a healthy glow! I'm really in to my orange blushers at the moment and I find the formula and pigmentation of this blusher is perfect. I apply this to the apples of my cheeks with my Real Techniques Stippling brush and then blend it out towards my temples. This way it gives a really natural and glowy finish.

Stila Angel Light Powder Foundation in Shade B

During the hotter months, I know that some people hate to wear powder on their face as it can get patchy and uncomfortable in the heat. However, I find it essential to wear at least a small amount of powder to help decrease the shine on my face. The Stila Angel Light Powder Foundation offers light coverage and a SPF of 26 so is perfect for the Summer months when you really need to protect your skin! I apply this with my Body Shop Face & Body brush and I concentrate it on my nose and chin.

Urban Decay Naked Basics* [Review] | LINK

I featured this little palette in my last monthly favourites post and I talked about how much I've been loving doing a simple eye look with a bolder lip. The Urban Decay Naked Basics palette is perfect at creating a simple, natural eye look that doesn't look or feel heavy in the warmer months. I apply Walk Of Shame all over my lid with my Urban Decay Flat Shader brush. I then work a bit of Naked 2 and Faint into my crease and outer corner with my Prestige Shadow brush. For the inner corner and brow highlight I use Venus with my Real Techniques Detailer brush which is perfect for applying small amounts of eye shadow. Finally I use a tiny bit of Crave on the tip of my flat shader brush to create a shadow liner, just to make my lashes look fuller.

Soap & Glory Thick & Fast Mascara in Superjet Black [Review] | LINK

Next up I use my favourite mascara which is Soap & Glory's Thick & Fast Mascara. I find that with just one coat, your lashes look much longer and have a nice amount of volume to them. I like this finish with this makeup look as it doesn't make your eye makeup look heavy and your lashes still look natural. I find this mascara doesn't smudge or wear off on warmer days and I think this is a perfect makeup product for all year round!

Revlon Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie [Review] | LINK

Finally, I find Revlon's Lip Butters are the perfect lip products for minimal makeup looks as they're so moisturising and give your lips a hint colour. The shade I reach the most for is Berry Smoothie which is a natural berry pink that would suit any skin tone. For me, it's a "your lips but better" shade which is why it works so well in this makeup routine!

So these are the products I like to use to achieve a "no makeup" look that is perfect for Summer or days when I don't feel like wearing a load of makeup. I hope you enjoyed this post and please do remember that if you'd like to be guest poster, simply send me a email!

 What products do you use for a minimal makeup look?
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Haul | Makeup & Nail Polish

Hello everyone! If you read my latest post or follow me on Twitter, then you would know that there have been a few bits and pieces of makeup that I have wanted to try out. This is a bit of a collective haul as there are some products that I picked up a couple weeks ago as well as some that I bought last weekend. Some of the main pieces I wanted to try were couple of blushers and the Sleek Face Form Palette, so I'm very happy to have found them and can't wait to try them out!

InStyle - Nails inc Polishes in "It's Red, Babez" and "You're A Peach" [£3.90 each]

Now, if you read my blog on a regular basis then you would know I'm obsessed with Nails inc polishes! I think they're brilliant quality, the colour range is amazing and they're definitely my favourite brand of nail polish! With this month's InStyle magazine, there is a choice of 3 Nails inc freebies. I chose the red and peach shades as I have far too many pinks in my collection to need another one! So far I'm really liking these polishes, especially "You're A Peach" - a definite must have colour for Summer!

Elle - Benefit They're Real! Mascara [£4.00] LINK

I'm pretty sure every blogger and their dog either own this magazine freebie or have at least heard about it. I have tried the They're Real! mascara before and wasn't 100% sure whether I liked it or not. It felt quite dry and uncomfortable on my eyes, but I loved the way it made my lashes look. I thought that for just £4, I may as well give it another try; hopefully it'll work better this time!

Marie Claire - Avon Super Shock Gel Eye Liner in "Black" [£3.90]

Believe it or not, I have never tried a gel eye liner before despite hearing so many good things about them. I spotted this liner in Marie Claire and thought for around £4, it was worth a try. I'm so impressed with this liner! It's incredibly pigmented and black and literally stays on your eyes all day! If you're in need of a new black liner, definitely give this a go!

Sleek Face Form Palette in "Light" [£9.99] LINK

I have been searching for a contouring kit for a while now and had my heart set on trying this little palette. The Face Form Palette comes with a matte bronzer, a shimmery highlighter and a blusher in "Rose Gold". I thought this kit would be perfect for travelling with, especially on holiday, as it's so compact and contains everything you need for contouring. The 3 shades are very pigmented and I cannot wait to try this out! 

Also, a few people said to me that the original Contour Kit is discontinued - it's not! When I asked the lady in Superdrug to help me find this palette in "Fair" I actually saw a load of the Contour Kits in the drawers underneath the stand. I asked why they weren't out and apparently it's because they didn't have enough display space! So if you want to try the Contour Kit (£6.49) and can't find it, just ask someone in Superdrug to have a look for you!

Topshop Cream Blush in "Head Over Heels" [£6.00] LINK

Finally, I have dipped my toes into the world of Topshop blushers and I have to say, I love them! This is a gorgeous bright coral shade and looks beautiful once blended out into the skin. I can see this being perfect for Summer as it gives my cheeks a pretty, natural orange glow. I have now added the shade "Flush" on my to wish list (will this list ever end haha?) which is a very pretty rose pink.

Bourjois Cream Blush in "Healthy Glow" [£7.99] LINK

After reading way too many raving reviews, I finally caved and picked up one of the new cream blushers by Bourjois. At first I thought these were way too small to be worth £7.99 and that I didn't want to waste my money. However, I was able to pick it up for free in the Superdrug 3 for 2 sale so I wasn't too fussed. I haven't tried this blusher yet, but I can't wait to see how it looks on my cheeks! I don't think I'll be picking up any of the other shades as at the moment because I think they're quite over priced, but you never know, I could change my mind!

Makeup Academy Mosaic Bronzer in "Sunkissed Glow" [£2.50] LINK

This is another product that I've read a lot of reviews about and thought I should finally add one to my collection. I don't own many bronzers so I thought this would be a nice one to try out, especially that it has pinks and lighter shades in. "Sunkissed Glow" gives a really healthy glow to my skin and works well as both a bronzer and blusher!

Real Techniques Stippling Brush [£10.99] LINK

Real Techniques brushes are amazing, I already own the Core Collection set and thought I should branch into the other brushes they have to offer. As I've been wearing and buying cream blushers recently, I thought the best option was to go for the Stippling brush. The bristles are very soft and apply my cream blushers like a dream! I'm so glad to finally have this brush in my collection and think it was well worth investing into.

Milani Eye Shadow Quad in "04 Earthly Delights" [£1.00]

 I have never tried the brand Milani before but I've heard some good things from American bloggers. I found this little eye shadow quad in my local Poundland and thought I would give it a go. The shades are all very neutral, earthy colours and I think they all work very well together. The shadows are nicely pigmented so this will be a handy little palette to have in my collection.

Topshop Lips Lipsticks in "Ditsy" and "Crystal" [£8.00 - £9.00 each] LINK | LINK

  My two final products I picked up are my new Topshop lipsticks in "Ditsy" and "Crystal". You may have already seen "Crystal" (right) in my What's inside my beauty bag post, but I thought I would include it in this haul too. This lipstick is a glittery pink shade reacts to the PH of your lips to create a unique shade of pink that suits you. This is a gorgeous lipstick and looks amazing in the tube! "Ditsy" (left) is a lipstick that I haven't seen or heard much about but I decided to give it a go. It's a beautiful hot coral shade that applies so smoothly to the lips. I can't get enough of this lipstick, it's just so lovely to wear! I highly recommend you to pick up both of these shades for this Summer, I think they're going to look amazing!

So this is all the makeup and nail polish that I have bought recently. I hope that you enjoyed this post, sorry that it was super long! As usual, if you have written a haul post recently please do leave the link the comments below, I love reading them!

Have you bought anything the same as me? What are your thoughts on it?

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April Favourite's

Hello lovelies! So today I'm going to be sharing my April favourite's with you. April is one of my favourite months of the year mainly because mine and my boyfriend's anniversary falls on the 23rd and this year we celebrated our 4 years together - it's scary how fast time goes! This month I have been loving quite a few new makeup products, some of which you may already have seen reviews about and I think they're all perfect for the Spring and Summer!

♥ Dainty Doll Powder Blusher in "You Are My Sunshine" [Review] LINK

My first beauty favourite is this Dainty Doll blusher in "You Are My Sunshine". This is a gorgeous golden peach blush with tiny shimmers that give your cheeks a really healthy and dewy glow! I've found that I don't even need to use a highlighter with this blush as it acts like a 2 in 1 product. I love how this applies to my skin as the formula is really smooth and pigmented, so you only need a small amount to give your cheeks a beautiful flush of colour! I definitely want to try more of these blushers, especially some more pink toned ones like "My Girl".

♥ Magnifibres Brush-On False Lashes* [Review] LINK
Next is one of my favourite eye products of all time! Magnifibres makes my lashes look so full, defined and amazing that I can't go a day without using it! This is designed to be applied between 2 coats of mascara to give a false lash effect with out the hassle of the real ones themselves. For some people the effect can be too much for the day time, but I personally love how this makes my lashes look! If you suffer with thin and short eyelashes, I would really recommend you giving this product a go!

♥ Essie Nail Lacquer in "Off The Shoulder" [Review] LINK
You may have seen this little beauty in my latest nails of the day post. "Off The Shoulder" is a gorgeous hot pink that looks stunning on the nails and has quicly become my new favourite polish! I've worn "Off The Shoulder" so much this month and still love it to bits, plus I've gotten quite a few compliments whenever I've worn it! The formula is amazing and is completely opaque and even in 2 coats. If you see this polish around, definitely pick it up, it's perfect for this time of year.

♥ Benefit Benetint & Revlon Lip Butter in "Wild Watermelon" Lip Combo LINK | LINK
Finally, these are my most worn lip products of April! I recently picked up a couple of the new Revlon Lip Butters and "Wild Watermelon" quickly became a firm favourite of mine. However, I felt like the colour could be stronger and last longer on the lips, so I decided to pair it with Benefit's Benetint. The tint provides a rosy pink/ red base colour which makes the lip butter a lot more vibrant and longer lasting. Also, I usually find lip tints quite drying but as the lip butter is very moisturising on the lips, I don't get this problem anymore. This lip look is perfect for Spring and Summer and is so easy to wear!

So these were my favourite products of April! I hope you enjoyed this post and that you have found some new makeup items you would like to try! If you have recently done your monthly favourites post/ video, please link it in the comments as I love reading these types of posts.

What are your April favourite's?

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Review | Benefit Fine One One

Pink Champagne, Sheer Watermelon & Soft Coral - 2 swipes

Benefit Fine One One | £23.50

Benefit is one of my favourite high end makeup brands. The packaging of their products is simply amazing and makes me want to buy all of their products! The Benefit Fine One One makes no exception to this rule and I was so excited to hear I had won this beautiful product in Chelsea's (Through Chelsea's Eyes) giveaway last month! The Benefit Fine One One has become a staple in my everyday makeup routine so I thought it was about time I reviewed it for you!

Fine One One is a cream cheek and lip product that contains 3 different shades which together give the skin a beautiful pop of colour! The 3 shades are: Pink Champagne (a shimmery pink highlight), Sheer Watermelon (a sheer pink blush) and Soft Coral (a matte coral blush or contour). This product is designed to be swiped across the cheek towards the temple and then blended for an effortless glow to the skin. As I like my blusher quite natural, just 1 swipe of the Fine One One is perfect as it gives me the right amount of colour to my cheeks. As each of the 3 shades are separate, this also means it's easy to apply just 1 of the shades to the lips or even use the highlight on the brown bone! I love how versatile this product is and even though I haven't use it that much on my lips, it's nice to know that you can.

This product also lasts very well, I've tried some cream blushers that instantly wear off the skin but the Fine One One is nothing like this! I would say it lasts a good 4-6 hours depending on how much you've applied and whether you've set it with your face powder. It will also depend on your skin type and because I have quite dry cheeks, it seems to last a good amount of time. Saying that, I've never found it to cling to any dry patches on my cheeks and it looks completely natural once blended in!

And last but not least, the packaging! I love anything rose gold and to me, this is absolutely gorgeous! The Fine One One comes in a small metal case which you pull off the lid to reveal the product. You can then twist it up or down with the little dial at the bottom. In the picture above I have turned the stick up fully, so you do get a fair amount of product, especially that you only need a small amount to achieve a lovely glow! I like how it's very compact and it would look amazing sitting on your dressing table!

Overall I am in love with this product. It's everything I would want in a cream blusher and I'm so happy to have this in my makeup collection! I would definitely recommend anyone to try this and think it's going to be amazing for the Summer months where you need that bright pop of colour to the cheeks!

Have you tried the Benefit Fine One One?

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Everyday Makeup | Foundation & Base

Hello lovelies and welcome to the first part of a 3 post "mini-series" where I show you what makeup I use on a daily basis! The 3 posts will be about: Base makeup, Eye makeup and Lip makeup. In this post I'm going to talk about what products I use as a base, this includes things like primer, foundation and blusher. The products in these posts aren't what I use every single day I wear makeup, but the ones I reach for the most out of my collection! For example, I like to switch up my foundation or blusher depending on the look I am going for, but I've picked out the ones I really enjoy using! Now after that little introduction, on to the post!

| Primer |

My favourite product to use as a primer, despite not technically being one, is the Urban Decay Naked Skin Beauty Balm*. As a BB cream, I actually don't like this product very much, but when used under your foundation it's absolutely amazing! It allows my foundation to apply smoothly and evenly across my face and makes it last all day! This product also has a lot of benefits to the skin including hydration and protecting it with SPF 20. An SPF is vital in a face product as it will help defend your skin from the sun's UV rays, which in turn, will help your skin age better! To see a full review of the Urban Decay Naked Skin Beauty Balm, click HERE.

| Foundation |

My everyday foundation is the Rimmel Wake Me Up in shade 100 Ivory. I'm pretty sure every beauty blogger has tried or at least heard of this amazing foundation! This foundation offers a light to medium coverage but it definitely buildable, so is great for most people. When applied over the Urban Decay Beauty Balm with my Real Techniques Buffing Brush, I get a lovely and flawless finish. It's really nice to apply and for me, doesn't go patchy or wear off quickly! This has to be one of my favourite foundations I've tried!

| Concealer |

Again, this is another beauty cult favourite, the Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer. I repurchased mine in the shade Fair 1 as I found Light 2 to be a little bit dark for my skin at this time of year. The coverage of this concealer is amazing and will cover up almost any blemish or flaw! I also like how this shade is a tiny but lighter than my skin so is perfect at covering and brightening my under eye dark circles.

| Blusher |

The Benefit Fine One One is probably one of the prettiest makeup items I have in my collection! As it is a cream formula, I would apply it before my powder to avoid it going cakey on my skin. This blush comes in a stick form which 3 different shades: Pink Champagne, Sheer Watermelon and Soft Coral, all of which are beautiful blusher colours. You simply swipe it across the cheek, blend and then your done! All your blusher and highlighting done in 2 simple steps. If you would like to see a full review of this product, please let me know in the comments!

| Powder |

Finally, the last face product I apply is my Stila Angel Light Whitening Powder in Shade B. This is just a refill as I actually found this product in Poundland last year. I loved this powder so much that I bought about 6 of them, which considering I'm still on my first one, shows they were an absolute bargain! Even though this is a pressed powder, I've never had any issues with cakeiness, it just leaves my skin matte and flawless looking! This powder does come with a little sponge, but I prefer to use The Body Shop Face & Body brush for an amazing finish!

So that's all the products I use on my face to create the base of my makeup. My next post will go into what products I use on my eyes and brows! Please let me know if you liked this post and whether you'd like to see the next one in the series!

What products do you use for your base makeup?

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January Favourite's

I just wanted to say thank you for all the support and lovely feedback on my last post (read it HERE)! I'm so glad lots of you agreed and found the post really helpful. Thank you for all the comments and tweets that were sent to me; especially the ones where you told me your personal experiences related to the issue. It goes to show that comments about weight really can affect people. I read every single one and was actually surprised at some of them where they had come across really insensitive people making comments about their weight! This is why this whole issue upsets me a lot, people just don't think before they speak! So I just want to thank every one who read that post and I hope it made you think about the subject! Anyway, on with my January favourite's..

Welcome to the first favourites post of 2013! 
After Christmas, I've had so many lovely products to try out, it was actually quite hard cutting it down to just 6 'absolute favourites'. As you can see, one of my last month's favourites has sneaked its way into this post too, but I also have 5 new products to share with you!

♥ Wella SP Luxe Oil* LINK
You may have seen this in my Ombre Hair Care Routine a couple posts back and how much I loved it! I had to feature it in this month's favourites. This is a luxurious hair oil that contains Argan, Jojoba and Almond oils to make you hair super soft and nourished. I have definitely noticed my hair is so much nicer and sleeker since using this. It also smells amazing, basically the perfect hair oil! I will have a full review of this product up on my blog soon, so keep and eye out!

♥ Rimmel Lasting Finish By Kate in 107 LINK
This lipstick has had a lot of blogging and YouTube hype recently, so I'm sure you're all aware of this beautiful, deep red lip colour. This is the perfect Winter shade and I've been absolutely loving wearing this on nights out and even during the day! It applies smoothly and evenly and looks perfect on its own. It's the kind of lipstick that lifts a neutral makeup look into something so pretty.

♥ Soap & Glory Smoothie Star Body Milk LINK
 This is the product that has made a reappearance in my favourites. I have used this every single day throughout January and I still can't get enough! The smell of this body lotion is amazing, like cake, and lingers on your skin for hours. It also sinks in really quick and leaves you feeling super soft.
I LOVE this product!

♥  Lee Stafford Breaking Hair Split Ends Serum LINK
This is another product that was featured in my hair care routine post and I must say, I've really been enjoying using it! My split ends have noticeably improved and it leaves the ends of my hair feeling in much better condition. I'm so glad I've tried this brand and can't wait to pick up the Hair Growth Treatment mask, I've heard amazing things about it!

♥ Benefit Stay Don't Stray Eye Primer LINK
For Christmas I got a little sample of this eye primer. I've used it everyday since then and it's still going strong! It evens out the skin under and round my eyes as well as keeping my eye makeup on all day. I probably won't buy it in the full size, but I am enjoying this whilst I have it!

♥ Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Scrub LINK
Again, another product that has had a lot of raving reviews recently and, I for one, agree with every single one of them! The smell of this body scrub is so lovely, with scents of lime and sugar it's such a sweet and girly scent. It has grains of brown sugar and macadamia which gently exfoliate your skin and leave you feeling incredibly soft. I've used this product about twice a week in the shower for a month and I still have loads left!

What are your January favourite's?

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