Review || The Porefessional by Benefit

 Hello everyone, hope you're all well! Sorry my blog seems to have taken a bit of a back seat at the moment, I seem to be having exam after controlled assessment after exam and I guess school work comes first. The ol' camera seems to have decided to go on it's own adventure and may not return for a few days so I'm digging out photos I took weeks ago. Anyway, today I thought I'd talk about one of my favourite primers, the Porefessional. It's obviously not a new release but as I love it so much I felt it needed it's own little spot on my blog!

Before I bought this in the summer I had my eye on it for about a year and finally made the purchase when I was up in Manchester. I have combination oily skin which also means I have larger pores and makes makeup application and wearability a nightmare. Cue Benefit the Porefessional. Benefit describe it as a 'PRO balm to minimize the appearance of pores,' which I couldn't agree with more. The silky finish is unlike anything else I've tried and definitely makes my skin appear smoother. The Porefessional doesn't claim to allow my makeup to last for longer (and doesn't) which is something I do look for in a primer and the only let down. However with a good foundation, think Bourjois Healthy Mix, and powder this works well. For the price (£24.50) I'm not sure if it'll be a repurchase though. Thus the quest for the perfect primer continues...

 

What is you favourite primer? Any recommendations?

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The Best of August || Beauty

 Hello everyone, hope you're all well! Sorry for being absent from the blogging world for the past few days but I'm currently away on holiday and like the ever organised blogger I am, didn't prepare any posts in advance! As I haven't done a beauty favourites post in a few months, I thought I'd share with you some products that have been helping me survive the summer heat and have been general faves throughout the month of August!
 

First up we have Benefit's Porefessional which is a bit of a cheat seeing as I only bought it half way through the month but this beauty wasn't waiting until September! This is a product I've been lusting after since I received a sample back in November and it seriously hasn't let me down! This leaves a gorgeous, silky service to apply makeup onto and my usually large pores are next to unnoticeable!

 

 

Another product I've been loving throughout the month of August is the Kerastase K Lift Vertige* (full review) which has been an absolute lifesaver for my usually awful hair. As someone who quite frankly lives for a topknot, wearing my hair down is something of an occasion. I find my hair to have little volume or oomph when left to its own devices, but with a pump of this massaged into the roots before blow-drying, you can call me Beyoncé! (Slight exaggeration, but you get the gist).

 

Fluorescent. Orange. The only two words capable of describing Model's Own Beach Party Nail Varnish (full review). This matt, long wearing polish has been perfect for the summer months and Model's Own is definitely a brand I'll be buying from again.

 

 

'It wouldn't be summer without a salt spray' is a club I recently joined when trying out Bumble and Bumble's Surf Spray* (full review). This again gives my hair some much needed volume and has been an absolute essential!

 

Moving swiftly on to none other than the Soap and Glory Righteous Butter. On my quest to try every single product S&G has to offer, I seem to have neglected the old favourites. This scent will never get old and the moisture benefits are far beyond any other moisturiser I've tried. My heart lies with Soap and Glory, till death do us part!

 

Finally on to some makeup picks for the month (primer and polish don't count). Natural Collection's Blushed Cheeks in Peach Melba is a bit of a cult product in the blogging world and it's easy to know why. £1.99 is by far the cheapest blusher I own and the pigmentation definitely packs a punch! Topshop's Lip Tint in Jewel has also been a fave. Yes it looks like some weird orange jelly but it actually transpires as a pH reactive pink-y, sheer colour! The wearability isn't fantastic but the product feels comfortable, like a balm, on the lips and isn't something I would hesitate to recommend!

 

What are your August favourites?

 

Toodlepip!

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Weekly Wishlist #1 || Summer makeup

 

 

1.Topshop Lip tint in Jewel

2.Topshop Nail Varnish in Flying saucer

3.MAC mineralize skinfinish in Lightscapade

4.Benefit Stay Flawless primer

5.Soap and Glory One Heck of a Blot powder

6.NARS Laguna bronzer

 

Hmmmm....£87.50, maybe not!

Which products have you been lusting after this week? Ultimate summer buys?
 

Toodlepip

xxx

 

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The Best of May || Beauty

I hope your having a nice day and getting back into the swing of things after an extra long weekend. Part two of the favourites (you can read part one here) is about all things beauty related. There have been many great items that I have been loving this month however I managed to get it down to just 5 products. Hope you enjoy!

If you read a NOTD I did earlier this month, you would recognise this next polish. Pillar Box is a gorgeous red, suitable for any occasion!

This mascara from Benefit has become my new favourite. Oh how have we only just met they're real...

E45 intense recovery lotion is great on really dry skin. I have been loving smothering it on my elbows and knees.

Brace yourselves Ladies and Gentlemen but I think I've found my perfect nude. Fleshpot by MAC is so gorgeous and glides on like a dream. If your near a MAC store, I would suggest going and giving this a little swatch, so that you too can swoon at it in all its glory.

I saw GlowJob  reviewed on Zoella's blog a while back and thought it looked really good. I liked the idea of the bronzing beads and the natural glow she claimed it gave.

Toodlepip

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Seven Deadly Sins of Beauty Tag

I saw the beautiful Belle from Mascara and Malteasers ( see blog post) do this tag and I thought it would be fun as I usually mentally answer along when reading other posts anyway. If any of you have done this tag I would love to read it, just link it below!

Gluttony- What brand makes up the most of your collection?
Topshop! If you've read any of my previous posts you'll have probably already guessed this. I love how affordable and fantastic it is.

Greed- What is your most expensive beauty item? 

I'm more of a drugstore girl so this kit from benefit (review here) is probably my most costly item at £28.50.

Sloth- Which product do you neglect the most due to laziness?
I'm probably going to have to say eyeshadow. On a day to day basis, I just don't wear it. Although when I do, I love it!

Wrath- Which item do you have a love/hate relationship with?
Liquid eyeliner. I just can't apply it well at all. I love the look of it on but it just takes ages for me to do it! 

 

 

Pride- Which beauty product gives you the most self confidence?

As I have quite red pigmentation, foundation makes me feel more confident. If your skin looks good, the rest of your makeup will just fall into place (unless you do eyeliner like me).

 

 

Lust-  Which item is at the top of your beauty wishlist?

At the moment I'd probably have to say the new Benefit kit 'Do the bright thing', I'm going to a Benefit counter later this week so ...

 

Envy- Which makeup product looks great on others but not on you?

I think I will have to agree with Belle on this one and say bright eyeshadow. Suits Tanya Burr but I can hardly say the same for myself.

 

 

Until next time...

 xxx

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Review || Benefit Cabana Glama Kit

 The kit has super cute packaging that looks great on a dressing table.

 

Enclosed is a leaflet demonstrating looks for the products.



The Products...



'Some kind-a gorgeous' in medium.

 

The formula of this product is very creamy and applies with ease. However, the colour is much too dark for me and I tend to use it as a cream bronzer or bronzer base.

 

I love this product, especially on my cheeks as it adds a nice healthy glow. It's a shame that there's only 2.5ml of it though.

 

From left: Peach Fizz, Bronze Buzz and Cocoa Pizzazz. I've tried the applicator with this, and as I expected, it's awful. The eye shadows are not that special either. I find it really annoying how there is no divider between the colours and the staying power is not that great either. Overall, this part of the set was a bit of a let down.

 

Hoola bronzer is definitely my favourite and most used part of the kit. The pigmentation is great and it blends easily creating a lovely summer radiance for those among us who do not tan so easily.

 

 

So, overall thoughts?  As much as I want to say that I loved this kit ( I paid £28.50 for it) I can't. Honestly, I don't think it's worth it. I've had this kit for nearly six months and just don't get much use out of it. I feel as if I've bought some rather expensive samples. If I could go back in time I would definitely just buy the Hoola bronzer and not bother with the rest of it. As we speak, Benefit have this kit on sale for £19, nearly £10 less than what I paid for it. So if you were to give it a try, now would be the time. If the foundation matches your skin tone then I can see how the kit may be more justifiable. Would I recommend this to a friend? Unfortunately, no.

 

Have you tried Cabana Glama? Thoughts?

 

 





Au revoir mes amies

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A spot of shopping...

So I recently went to Boots to pick up a few items that I have been meaning to try for a while but some other products accidently fell into my basket at the same time.

Butter Yourself
 I have been meaning to buy this for a while as it is the same Fruitigo Fragrance as their award winning body scrub Pulp Friction. I love Soap and Glory body butters but I have to say I prefer the scent of their Original Righteous Butter.

Chocolate Bronzing Powder
 I am renaming this Bourjois product as the French title is too hard to remember and I'm pretty sure everyone just calls it the chocolate bronzer anyway. After trying this out for a couple of weeks I think the product is overhyped as the pigmentation is awful and it doesn't smell like chocolate anyway.

Coral Shimmer lipstick
 This product by Natural Collection looks awful in the bullet but on the lips is a far prettier, deep coral shade. So glad I bought this as it was only £1.99.

Pink Cloud Blusher
 I really love the Peach Melba blush from Natural Collection and wanted to try out some of the others. This blusher has not disappointed and has taken the prime blush spot in my makeup draw.

Great Lash
 I have had the chance to use this for a while now and have come to the conclusion that it is rather good. The packaging and inexpensive price tag make this product even better.

Smokin Hot nail varnish
 We all love Essie but I particularly like their colour range. This colour isn't my usual orange or mint but I absolutely love it. Expect to see an NOTD with this soon.

Glow Job
 This is a facial bronzing lotion from Soap and Glory that comes out white. Bronzeburst  beads can be released when rubbed between the fingers and then blended on to the face for a gorgeous natural glow. I don't quite remember putting this on my shopping list but I'm so glad I convinced myself to buy it.

Elle Magazine- June 2013
 So I only really bought for the free They're Real mascara (love) and as a bit of a treat!

What have you been buying lately?

Au revoir mes amies

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Everyday Obsessions

I was inspired by this months Company Magazine (where one of my favourite  bloggers ,milkteef.com, did an article on her must-have products and things she couldn't live without)to write a blog post about the things I love to use everyday. As I feel that if they are good enough for daily use, then they are good enough for you to read about. It's the little things that make a difference to your day after all! Whether it's waking up to your favourite song on the radio or trying out a new moisturiser that actually makes a difference to your skin, the day just feels so much better. I have compiled a list of five things that I use (and drink) religiously. They are my everyday obsessions.

1.   The Body Shop's Lip Butter in Chocomania. This smells delicious and chocolaty whilst maintaining moisture on the lips. 
   
2.  Benefit's bestselling foundation Hello Flawless has been a staple in  my makeup bag recently. I love how it makes my skin look glowy and has an SPF of 25.
   
3.  A long time lover of mine, Soap and Glory's Hand Food will always have a special place in my heart.
   
4.  Simple's kind to skin moisturising Facial Wash is something I use morning and night for a fresh feel that make my skin look thoroughly cleansed.
   
5.  I couldn't last the day without Green Tea with a hint of lemon. This makes me feel so healthy and it's tasty too!
   

What products could you not live without?

Toodlepip

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