I haven't posted in sooo long (thanks Alevels!) but I went on a bit of a make-up shopping spree yesterday with my mum so seemed like a good excuse. Basically Benefit has ALWAYS been my favourite brand of make-up so I've created my 'light summer daytime look' using some new Benefit products I bought yesterday and some of my old favourite... enjoy!
In summer I don't really like to wear foundation or powder unless I'm having a bad skin day or I'm going out just because it feels so much lighter and fresher so I just started with blusher. However many blushers I try, I always come back to my trusty Hervana. The swirl of colours just works so well together and with my skin tone. The back of the packaging describes it as a 'heavenly rose and berry delight' which pretty much sums it up. Next I used the High beam highlighter. I'd never actually used a highlighter when doing y own make-up because it didn't really seem necessary but I just bought it on a bit of a whim yesterday and I'm so glad I did! It just really lightened up my face and defined my cheek bones. I don't have any past experience in highlighters to compare it too but it worked a treat!
Now onto eyes... I bought one of the 'world famous naturals' sets a couple of years ago for my prom make-up and I have used it to death ever since! You get 4 eye shadows and 2 cream shadows in each set. The cream shadows work perfectly as base I use the 'no pressure' colour when I'm going out and the 'R.S.V.P' colour during the day (and for this look). I just apply it with a brush up to the crease and then apply the shadow over the top. During the day I use 'call my bluff' up to the brow line and then 'thanks a latte' blended into the outer corner and the crease. I have tried both of Benefit's older mascaras so thought it was kind of compulsory that I try out their new one 'Roller lash'. I find that their old one 'Their real!' gives an amazing false lash effect for going out but for during the day 'Roller lash' is perfect- it is less thick but really lengthens and curls ever lash and just looks AMAZING!
Finally onto lips. I am usually obsessed with lipstick but yesterday when I was at the benefit counter I saw their 2 lip tints which I used to love so I thought I'd try them again. They feel kind of weird to apply as they are so liquid and cold but they dry beautifully and last really well. The 'benetint' always used to be my favourite but for this look I used the 'posietint' just because it looks so summery and matched the other colours. They look a lot more finished when used with a lipgloss and I've never really been a lip gloss person so I purchased one of theirs yesterday. 'Dandelion' works SO well with the 'posietint' and again looks really summery :)
I hope you enjoyed/found this useful. I will try to use other brands in future but I went a bit crazy with Benefit yesterday and it already makes up about 50% of my make-up draw so seemed suitable :') I would LOVE to hear any products you're loving at the moment or any good make-up tips so please drop a comment! Hope you're all having a great week and for those of you (like me) stuck in the middle of exams/revision GOODLUCK <3
Lots of love x x x
