Wednesday 7 August 2013

Benefit Bargains


I'd been thinking of treating myself to some new foundation and decided to give Benefit's 'Hello Flawless' after reading some really good reviews. I went to Debenhams to have a proper skin match test and noticed it was Benefit's 'They're Real' mascara's second birthday! To celebrate if you buy one of the full size mascaras for £19.50 you get the half sized one for free!.....how could I resist! As far as designer make up brands go I'd say Benefit is one of the most beautiful and affordable available.

I think I have finally stumbled upon the holy grail of foundations! The new oil-free brightening liquid foundation promises a natural complexion whilst making your skin look luminous and healthy at the same time. It comes in nine different shades ranging from 'Pure For Sure - Ivory' to 'Gota Know Me - Nutmeg'. I would strongly recommend going to a store like Debenhams or  Harvey Nichols to get a shade test to make sure you get the right foundation for your skin colour. My shade is 
'I'm So Money - Honey'. 

The foundation makes my skin look amazing, it does everything it promises and more! I have two small scars on my face that have always been really hard to cover but this foundation kept them hidden all day! As well as this my face is absolutely covered in freckles (which I despise) and this foundation covers them all. Usually you would need a really thick, gloopy foundation to cover such blemishes but Hello Flawless is really light and gives my face a nice matte complexion.


In true shopaholic style I just couldn't resist the fab offer on the mascara and treated myself (again). Benefit's 'They're Real' mascara is the UK's number one best-selling mascara as well as the Beauty Club Awards 2013 winner! It promises to lengthen, curl and volumise your lashes as well as lift and separate them. It's 'jet black' in colour with a long-wearing formula that ensures the mascara wont dry  out or smudge. 'It reveals lashes you didn't know you had'.

I adore this mascara it's one I've used before but never have I gotten such a good deal on it! It makes my lashes look long and feathery but dark and thick at the same time. It gives a full sultry looking lash without needing false eyelashes or excessive amounts of  eye make up. It's by far my favourite mascara around and I suggest you grab it while it's on offer!


For spending so much at the Benefit counter I got a free make-over which I have yet to book an appointment for and a free sample of 'The PoreFessional' which is usually £24.50 per tube. PoreFessional is the UK's number one best selling primer as well as the winner of the 2013 Beauty Club Awards. It promises to minimise the appearance of pores and fine lines for 'smoother than smooth skin.' It's a light weight balm that can be applied over or under make up that's translucent, oil-free and suitable for all skin tones.

The primer contains a vitamin E derivative that is known to protect skin from free radicals and so far it's worked for me! My skin has truly looked flawless whilst using this product combined with the flawless foundation. I applied this sample by dabbing it around my T zone and underneath my eyes using a concealer brush and it has helped to hide any pores and the awful bags I always have under my eyes! I will definitely be buying the full product when pay day comes around!

As you can see from the pictures below my skin looks flawless, glowing and very smiley! I love the way my eyelashes look with this mascara and haven't been remotely tempted to wear fake eyelashes since buying it, success! As well as the Benefit products I've used; Naked Basics palette for my eyebrows from Urban Decay, shades 'Faint' and 'Naked2' and Mac's powder blush in shade 'Peaches'.

To get the FOTD look or any of the products below visit the following links! Benefit's Hello Flawless foundation - £25.50, Benefit's They're Real mascara - £19.50, Benefit's PoreFessional primer - £24.50, MAC powder blush in Peaches - £18.00 and the Urban Decay Naked Basics eyeshadow palette (used for eyebrows) - £20.00.

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20 comments

  1. I haven't tried any of the other benefit products you got, but They're Real is amazing. I think I need to take advantage of the 2nd birthday promotion, Have you tried Brow Zing. I swear by it :) xx
    Heroine In Heels

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    1. It's such a good deal! Omg yes love it! xx

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  2. I have the coralista boxset from benefit and I'm just dying to try some more products! I've always loved the look of this foundation xx

    Lucy Cole | A UK Fashion, Style and Beauty Blog

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    1. The box sets are so cute! The foundation is brilliant xx

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  3. You look gorgeous! I've been dying to to try Porefessionals for ages! You got so great buys there miss.

    Lindsey. x
    www.elegant-chaos.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you lovely! Definitely worth a go. Aye top bargain hunter me :)
      xx

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  4. I had hello flawless in my hand today but for some reason I didn't buy it... Seeing your rave review I'm now regretting not getting it :( Anyways, I'm your newest follower! Feel free to come by my blog and say hi!

    Adventures in Procrastination

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    1. You should definitely for back for it! Haha thank you for the follow love i'll check out your blog now :) xx

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  5. The Hello Flawless foundation is amazing. My skin hates liquid foundation as most makes me break out but this foundation give enough coverage and I am able to wear it everyday without me breaking out. I find that benefit products work really well on my skin and I haven't yet found a bad product. I have also nominated you for a liebster award! xx

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    1. I hate liquids as well usually I use a lot of mousse foundations and they've always been really good with my skin. Benefit products are designed to be really light on your skin so they're all good :)
      Thank you lovely! xx

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  6. I love Porefessional, havent tried the foundation yet. However, I thought that They're Real was absolutely dreadful and i have long thick lashes so usually any mascara will do!
    http://abigailalicex.blogspot.com

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    1. Porefessional is so good! My friend hates it as well but it's always looked really good on my lashes! Strange how different it is on different people xx

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  7. I have tried both products and love them!!!! :)

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  8. Great post! Thanks for sharing!:)

    Hugs, Brittany, xx

    http://polkaanddots.blogspot.co.uk/

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  9. You look gorgeous! Great post, you picked up some lovely products :)
    Carrie:Brighton xx

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  10. Hi! you're sooo pretty! i just started my blog and it would mean the world to me if we could follow each other! it's: succhisimples.com

    xx Kristina

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    1. Thank you sweetie :) I'll check out your blog now xx

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