Benefit GALifornia

GALifornia is the new sunny, golden pink blusher from Benefit.

Perfect for the summer months and evoking images of long, warm sunbaked days this gorgeous new powder blush allows to create a beautiful look with a subtle golden glow.

Infused with a dreamy scent of fruity pink grapefruit and creamy vanilla the blush is embossed with the image of a pretty, glowing sun.

I mentioned this in my news post when GALifornia was first announced but HOW much does the image of the woman adorning the box look like Khloe Kardashian!

Anyway, like all Benefit box blushes, GALifornia contains a custom rounded, soft blush brush which allows for precise and gentle application. 

The powder is super fine, super soft and feels gorgeous on my skin. 

Easy to blend, you can build the  colour from a really delicate peachy pink to a more powerful shade depending on the look your after.

The shimmery gold tone of the embossed sun offers a multi dimensional element and leaves you looking like you’ve just stepped off the beach after a day in the sun.

GALifornia is a beautiful addition to Benefit’s range of blushers, is available now and costs £24.50.

Benefit September Launches

Benefit September Launches

I love a Benefit launch and this September sees two very exciting ones.

The first of the launches is Majorette (£23.50), a cream to powder booster blush that gives cheeks a pink-peach shade. 

The blush can also be used under one of the brand's existing powder blushers for extra staying power and a colour boost. 

 

Also launching is the Just Confess You're Obsessed hydrating scented mist (£24.50), a new addition to the Bathina line.

They’re so pretty and I can’t wait to see them up close later this year!

Benefit Rockateur Blush

When it comes to Benefit’s blusher boxes, they can generally do no wrong in my eyes.

Cute, versatile and in a range of shades that suit any skin tone, they are the staple in my make up cabinet.

This August 22^nd see the newest Benefit blush launch and that blush is the cutely named Rockateur.

This pretty, rose gold, shimmery blush is unquestionably, gorgeous to look at.

The embossing on the powder is extremely cute- It’s one of those where you almost don’t wasn’t to use it for fear of ruining its prettiness!

But it’s there to be used so that’s what I did!

When swatched the colour wasn’t quite as I expected, I found it to be more of a pale peachy shade than a true pink, but pretty none the less.

Rockateur Swatched

If I’m honest, I really didn’t love the shimmer of this blush, but then you all know my feelings on shimmery face products, mainly that they are a big no no for an oily skinned girl like me whose skin produces enough ‘shimmer’ by itself, so that was a bit of turn off for me.

Rockateur Swatched

 

Now, you may notice there appears to be somewhat less of this blush than in the other traditional boxes. That would be because there is.

Rockateur is only 5g as opposed to the regular 7 or 8, which I found a little disappointing as at £18.50 you are paying a lot of money for what is essentially a small amount of product.

That said, if you are the kind of girl who loves a bit of shimmer and enjoys the feeling of pure softness when applying her blusher, then Rockateur is for you.

Benefit’s Rockateur is available from August 22^nd. Check it out HERE.

Benefit Fine ONE ONE

Happy Friday Guys!

Today I’m here to talk about Benefit’s newest product, Fine ONE ONE, a sheer brightening colour for cheeks and lips set to launch in February.

Packaged beautifully, this cheek and lip trio is designed to blend together perfectly to give your look an instant lift.

  Yes the product may look a little daunting and confusing-‘’how on earth do you use it’’ I hear you ask?

 Well, simply glide from the apple of your cheek, up  to your temple and blend with fingertips in an upward circular motion. 

Remember to place the pink champagne  shade highest on your face and the coral shade facing down or else you'll end up looking a tad strange!

The three shades, pink champagne, sheer watermelon and soft coral are designed to work together to create the perfect look in one easy sweep.

 For lazy gals like me or for people who aren’t too sure on how to hi-light or where to apply your blush, I think this product is fab.

I would say that it is a tad gimmicky, but I do like the combination of a blush and hi-lighter in one.

Benefit’s Fine ONE ONE will be available from Benefit, Debenhams and other leading retailers from February and will retail at £23.50.