FREE SAMPLE

With every benefit order over £40, they offer two free samples. I recently purchased online at benefit and received a free sample of the total moisture facial cream. This small sample would have easily given me two/three applications, however I did use it all in one go through fear of what would happen to it as I wasn't able to re-seal it.

I think samples like this are a great way of trialing a product before purchasing a full size product, as it allows you to see how the product works on/with your skin to help you decide if it's worth purchasing the product. I know that next time I'm near a benefit counter I will definitely be picking up the full size product of this cream.

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Benefit Buys

I'm a new lover of Benefit and after recently purchasing the POREfessional and being very impressed I had to try the POREfessional Agent Zero Shine. Again, i'm so happy with the results and my skin is prone to shine across my T-zone and this product has done wonders to reduce this. It's packaging is also extremely convenient in that I don't need to carry around the product and a brush to apply it on the go, the brush is stored in the under side of the tube and the product is dispensed into the lid for a relatively clean application.

As I recently mentioned in my Summer Wants blog post I mentioned that I really wanted to try the 'They're Real!' Mascara and seeing as I was purchasing online and wanted free delivery I couldn't think of any excuse as to why this wasn't the perfect opportunity. I must say this mascara is everything I was expecting and more, it makes my eyelashes look super long however not in a way that they look fake and what's more is that the product stays, I've tried mascara's before that need to be 'topped up' for them to continue to look as they did when you left the house - this is not one of them.

I've read quite a few blog posts on the new hydrating tinted lip balms and although I've never tried any of the cheek and lip tints because I felt it was a waste as I don't think I suit 'coloured' cheeks, when I saw they were releasing lip balms I knew these would be perfect for me. I much prefer to wear a lip balm over a lipstick on an everyday basis because it's a lot more subtle and that's exactly what this BeneBalm is. It feels amazing on my lips and even smells great, not only that it's so easy to apply and just enhances the natural colour of my lips. I know this will become a new favourite of mine!

Have you tried any of these products? What did you think?

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Summer Wants

Here are some products that I'm dying to get my hands on this summer.

St Tropez Gradual Tan Everyday Mousse - I used the instant tan equivalent of this and was highly impressed (if I looked past the way I actually applied it - I'll have to get tips from a tutorial before my next go!). When I go away at the end of June I don't want to go looking like a bed sheet and so I believe this is the answer - a helpful start that won't be as in your face as an instant tan. It's also currently on offer at Boots!

Revlon Parfumerie Scented Nail Enamel - I love nail polish, but scented nail polish even more! I think these colours will look gorgeous in these summer months and will go with basically anything in my wardrobe - not only that they're bottles are adorable and I've heard so many people rave about them! I've picked out the colours Lime Basil, Ginger Melon and Apricot Nectar, as these with provide a nice burst of colour to any outfit and will smell amazing.

Benefit 'They're Real!' Mascara - I've heard so many good things about this mascara and I can't wait to try it out for myself and I think it's about time!

Clarins Radiance-Plus Golden Glow Booster - Whatever I try and do fake tan will never turn my face the same shade as the rest of my body and believe me when I say I've tried everything! I was beginning to admit defeat until a friend of mine recently brought this product (she wrote a review here) which is a specific tanning product for your face and had nothing but praise for this product and I'm hoping I will too.

Benefit Hoola Bronzer - The bronzer I am currently in possession of has a 'sparkly' finish that oxidizes horrendously throughout the day turning me into something I can only liken to an Oompa Loompa. This Benefit bronzer claims to be the best selling bronzer for 5 years with no sparkle and no shine - which is exactly what I need. I've read nothing but great review on this product and so I'm excited to try it.

Have you tried any of these products? What are your summer wants?

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Beauty Haul

Benefit POREfessional, Benefit High Beam and YSL Rouge Volupte Shine - 12

So me a few friends decided retail therapy was very much needed de-stress from A2 revision. So on Wednesday after we'd finished sixth form, that's exactly what we did. I went with the intention of just window shopping, however me being me it didn't end that way.

I've wanted to try more of Benefit's products for a while now after trying their foundation a couple of months back and I've seen rave reviews for both the POREfessional and High Beam and I'm so glad they didn't disappoint. I'm prone to 'wrinkles' under my eyes and after wearing it today I've been so pleased with the results I also used it on my nose, chin and eye lids and my make-up has stayed put and it's made feel so much more confident when they say they're the 'UK's Best Selling Primer' I can definitely see why. I've also fallen in love with this highlighter I just love the way it sits on my skin and the shine it adds to both my cheek and brow bones. I've used highlighters before and have liked the results however with this one i'm more than impressed and can tell it's going to last me a while, as is the POREfessional however both will become a staple piece in my everyday make-up.

A couple of weeks ago I brought the YSL Touche Eclat and I was pleased with the quality of not only the packaging, but also the product itself. So when I found myself at the YSL counter in House of Fraser looking at their Rouge Volupte Shine lipsticks, I feel in love with this sheen coral colour, once that I knew I'd be able to wear with most of my day to day looks. It retails at £24 and as expensive as I knew it was I felt it was a worth while investment because I knew I was paying for quality as well as the name. I'm so pleased I took the plunge as this feels beautiful onto my lips and smells amazing. It's got such a full colour which it achieved extremely easy. As much as I'd love to own more than one, I know this will probably be the only one, however would still highly recommend these lipsticks.

Have you tried any of these products? What were your thoughts?

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Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Foundation

I've said before, on several occasions, that my favourite foundation is Rimmel's Match Perfection Foundation. However, that said last week, December 9th, I had a week off from sixth form, due to my A2 mock examinations and was therefore only in Wednesday and Thursday for 2 hours (result!). Meaning I had Friday completely free and conveniently so did my friends. So we decided to go down to Fremlin Walk in Maidstone for something to eat and a little shop. 

We soon discovered that House of Fraser had up to 50% of everything and benefit, specifically, had 10% off and so having wanted to see what all the fuss was about around the Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Foundation I decided that now was as good a time as any to purchase a bottle and see if it was really worth the hype.

Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Foundation in 'Honey'

I've always been shade '103-True Ivory' in Rimmel's Match Perfection Foundation and so just assumed I would be 'Ivory' in this as well. However, after testing it on the back of my hand, I soon discovered that I was definitely not an 'Ivory' and so went seeking assistant from one of the Benefit Associates. She tested two other shades just behind my ear and decided that I was in fact 'Honey'.
I've had this foundation just under a week now and have already fallen in love. It's such a light foundation with a good coverage that blends so well with my skin. It's just a shame about the price. I know once I have finished this bottle I will instantly want to go out and buy a new one, however my wages from work probably won't stretch that far :( That said, I would highly recommend this foundation and with any luck it'll be discounted again come boxing day and I'll therefore have to take full advantage of this.
Have you tried this foundation? Is it on your list of products to try?
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