Mr. Bright Review

For my birthday last month I received the Finding Mr. Bright kit from Benefit! This is my first taste of Benefit cosmetics... since it super expensive over here and I've never been able to justify spending $50+ on tint or blush. This kit is $45 I believe... which actually isn't that much more from the US at $35 or so. I guess I am just really cheap.

Sorry for the blur :(

The kit includes Girl Meets Pearl Liquid Pearl 5ml, Erase Paste in 02 3.2g, Posie Tint lip and cheek stain 4ml and High Beam enhancer 2.5ml.

Everything is a nice travel size... and let's me test out some of the products before actually purchasing them. Though don't benefit sometimes give out some of these as actual samples?? Not quite sure..

Sorry again for the crappy photos! Just some swatches of them under natural light and with flash.

My thoughts?

Girl Meets Pearl
This is something I would wear only if I was going out clubbing XD It is a peachy golden shimmery colour that can be used lightly over the face or as a highlighter. I like it because it gives a dewy glow to the skin, however it can be difficult to blend sometimes! Not an everyday go to for me, but still lovely :) I wouldn't repurchase as I have other highlighters that I can use... since I rarely use them anyway.

Posietint
A lovely milky pink! I have a similar tint from the Face Shop so I knew I would love it. It blends okay... since it does dries quite quickly, so it takes some getting used to. The colour gives a nice natural flush to my pale skin and a hint more colour to my lips! I wouldn't repurchase this... since a lot of Asian brands have similar products for much much cheaper.

High Beam
My favourite of the bunch! It is a lovely satiny pink high lighter that suites my pale skin really well! IT isn't over the top with shimmer, so I love using it in the inner corner of my eyes to give a pop and draw attention to them. I may repurchase this, especially if the price was right :D

Erase Paste
I was a bit scared at first since it is in a shade that looks too dark for me... however it applies well on my face. It is a bit thick... but then again it is a paste! However I find it creases in the lines and is sometimes difficult to blend. Not my favourite concealer, but not the worst either. It does the job of removing some of my dark circles! I would like to try the lighter colour... but probably wouldn't buy it again.


Altogether it is a lovely set! I think it is suited for fair skinned girls, as the colours are a lighter alternative to other high lighters and what not! It has made me enjoy using Benefit, so I hope to get more when I have the money! I am thinking of buying off the website since the prices are in US dollars and shipping is free internationally if the order is over $125... which would be totally worth it since I could probably buy twice as much for that amount as I could here!

What is your favourite Benefit product? Anything you think I should try?? Let me know!

Spoilt~

So it was my birthday the other week, and I thought I would share the presents that I received!

I was a bit spoilt... I didn't expect anything at all!

Here's what I got:

*Benefit Finding Mr Bright Set My first ever Benefit product because it is super expensive here!!

*Revlon ColourStay Quad Eyeshadow

*Rimmel Glam Eyes HD Quad Eyeshadow

*K Palette 1 Day Tattoo Liquid Eyeliner

*Tony Moly Tony Tint in Cherry Pink reviewed here

*Dolly Wink Eyeliner Pencil in Black

*Essence Ready For Boarding Eye shadow Palette

*Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara

*Essence Get Big Lashes! Volume Curl Mascara

*Rimmel Extra WOW Lash Mascara

*Rimmel Scandal Eyes Mascara

*Holika Holika Petite Aqua Jelly BB Cream

*Rimmel 1000 Kisses Lip Balm and Stain  review here

*Tony Moly Petite Bunny Gloss Bar in Juicy Apple and Juicy Cherry

*Revlon Lip Butter in Brown Sugar

*Etude House Cherry Tint

*Ulta3 nail polish in Orchid, Sunset Pink and Hollywood

*The Face Shop polishes in.. pastel colours? 

*Revlon Polish in Popular

*Rimmel Polish in Hot Shot.

I am so thankful for all the presents... Everyone knows me so well! And everything will go to great use :D

Tell me if you want any reviews on the products! I'm open for suggestions!

My next review will be on these cuties!

Mini Haul

My first official 'haul post'! I don't know if it's just me, but I really enjoy looking at other peoples hauls.. I even have a tag on tumblr so I can look at ones from random people. I find it a great way to find out about new products or fashion! :)

So mine is a mix of 2 days... I will put them together though because there is hardly anything -.-

I bough the essence nail polish in the colour 'absolutely blue' for about $2.50 at Target. I heard the polishes are fairly good quality and I just loved the colour... it looks purpley but it actually more blue.

The two Maxfactor polishes I bought from Priceline. They were 2 for 1 (BOGOF) at around $6 each and I purchased the colours 'Ivory' and 'Diva Violet'. The colours go so well together... They have a small collection of 6 and every single colour goes so well together.

I originally bought Burgundy and Dark Ash Blonder Revlon Colorsilk hair dye, however I used the Dark Ash Blonde and then wanted to go lighter, so with a voucher (which I will mention later) I went back and got the Medium Ash Blonde to try! These are on sale at Priceline right now for about $10!  And let's all hope my hair turns out a light colour like that... but maybe not THAT blonde.

The Head and Shoulders Shampoo and Conditioner is probably one of my favourites, especially sometimes when I get realllllllllllly bad dandruff... so I was ecstatic to pick this up from Target for only $4.50 or something! One alone usually costs $6... bargain! 

I also picked up the L'Oreal Paris Elvive Anti-Breakage Shampoo and Conditioner for $3.50 a pop at Priceline! I knew I would be dying my hair.. so I felt these might help out a bit if my hair gets too stressed... hopefully it calms it down!

Who doesn't love dry shampoo? I bought this one because it is Australian (I help out sometimes I promise), Cedel does great hairspray so I thought I would try this... also I run out of dry shampoo so fast because I have too much hair! I bought it on special (like everything I buy) for I think around $6 at Priceline! 

The reason I bought more than usual for someone with hardly any money is because at Priceline there is a special offer that I mentioned in my last post! If you spend $40 or more on selected hair care brands you receive a bag or hair care goodies priced at over $185! To get to $40 I bought the 2 hair dyes, shampoo and conditioner, dry shampoo and some hair ties! What you receive in the bag is various Shampoos, maracon oil, hair treatment, dry conditioner and a few other nifty things! There is a voucher to purchase the Revlon hair dye for free in store, which I think is a good idea as you get to choose the colour that you want and aren't just given a random one!

What do you think??  Is there anything you like that you see? :)

Terracotta

This is something I never thought I would own: Guerlain Terracotta Light Sheer Bronzing Powder in Blonde 01. Such a mouthful!

I actually got this as a gift from my boyfriend at Christmas time, and well I wasn't... let's say ecstatic... back then since I never wear bronzers and he spent a lot on this! I think Myer here in Australia sells it for over $70! I came to slowly love it though... he made a good choice! He is French so he went with French Makeup!

I love the packaging, it looks high end like it should, with attention to small detail under the shell! However, It would be more practical to come with a small brush so that you can carry it around in your bag. There is a special brush they sell that goes with it however... (Which I hear is great but not so cheap)

I am happy he chose blonde because it is much lighter and my skintone is very very light, so when applied it doesn't look orange or muddy, and I am scared the Brunette would be much to dark.

It blends smoothley and can be customised to your choice, if you want it to be darker apply using more of the brown/shimmer section, or if you want a peachier light colour, use the pinker section. 

It is also quite sheer as the name suggests so you can build up to how much cover you want.

I have also read people describing the smell as 'old lady' smell, but I happened to like it and it doesn't stay with you.

For someone like me who doesn't really like bronzers, I am happy to say using this changes my mind. I sometimes use it all over my face to give a nice glow, even on my eyelids to add some natural shimmer, as well as a light bronzer.

Would I repurchase though? I'm not sure. As much as I love it, it is out of my price range. I am sure I could find a very similar one for a much lower price. This should last me a long time though, so maybe I will learn to be dependant on it and become rich to afford it! :P

Have you tried anything by Guerlain? What did you think?

Follow Me Lip Tint~

When I did the What's In My Bag I answered the question 'If you could get a lifetime supply of one product, what would it be?' and I chose Etude House 2NE1 Follow Me Lip Tint/Gloss. 

I bought this around a year and a half ago from a small shop in the city... I paid a ridiculous amount for it, something like $20 when it is around $6 on amazon or ebay... though I didn't regret it!

This product is by South Korean brand Etude House and advertised by one of the biggest girl groups 2NE1, it was released back in 2010.

This is what mine looks like now. That is how much I have left, and the packaging has lost its pink design. I used to use this everyday as having pink lips brings out my eyes and makes me feel pretty ^^

but now I don't want to waste it until I get a new one, so I savor the use!

Whn it is applied, it is almost clear and actually becomes brighter over a minute or so. The more layers you put on, the brighter the fuchsia pink will become. In the above photo I am wearing around 2 layers. 

Though it is a tint it works just as well as a lipgloss, but without the sticky feeling! It goes on smooth and moisturises really well almost like a chapstick I guess.

It contains SPF13 and lasts a few hours, though the tint stays on longer than the gloss, which helps to add colour to your lips even after 3 or so hours. 

For the low price (not here obviously T_T) I did not expect long lasting colour, but in terms of quality it is really good for what you pay.. actually even better!

I need to buy a new one soon! I can't imagine my life without it~

I will leave you now with a dong called 'I Am The Best' by 2NE1, for those of you who haven't heard of them, this song sums up what they are about, and that is being fierce and confident women! 

What do you think? Have you heard of Etude House before? Let me know in the comments! :)

Free Beauty Bag!

I recently got an email from Priceline about a special offer avaliable in store! It is an amazing deal where if you spend $60 or more on selected brands you receive a beauty bag filled with different products worth $220!

Not one to pass up such a good offer, I headed into the city and spent just over $60 on some products I really wanted (I will do a post on them soon) and then grabbed myself a bag!

Extra large image for you all~

I got a bit excited when I received it, so I opened them straight away! The bag includes:

*Eco Tools Bath Sponge

 I rarely use Sponges, but Eco Tools is supposed to be amazing so I'm looking forward to using it!

*Priceline Exfoliating 3 in 1 facial wipes.

Never tried the Priceline Wipes, but so far so good!

*Models Prefer Multi Purpose Sponge

I usually use disposable sponges, so this isn't something I'd usually buy. 

*Nude by Nature Soft Focus Illuminator

Love it Love it!! I have been meaning to get a good illuminator and this one is amazing!

*MaxFactor Xperience Volumising Mascara in Black/brown

Not something I would think of buying. Hoping it lives up to it's name!

*Australis Paparazzi Perfect High Definition Blush in Poser

I wouldn't have gone for this, as I find it hard to work with darker coloured blushes.

*Rimmel I Love Lasting Finish in Disco Ball

My last one of this exploded when I took it to Japan so I'm really happy to get another! I love any glitter nail polish!

*Innoxa Lovely Lips Lipstick in English Rose

I absolutely adore the colour, I have to review this one for sure! Probably my favourite piece in the bag!

*Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Really Red

Not a fan of really red lipsticks.. I find them hard to wear. But it's free so I'll give it a go!

*Savvy by DB Luxury Liner in Glitzy Gold

Very pretty! Got to find a way to make the gold work though...

*Press & Go Press on Manicure

I have absolutely no nails... so this would be great if I liked the design... but I don't :(

*1000Hours Nail Foils in Pink Swirl

No nails to put them on... I should really stop biting. Also, design isn't my cup of tea.

*Manicure Soft Touch Grip Tweezers

Not pictured! I was too busy using them. One of the best pair of tweezers I have ever owned.

*Natio Mineral Pressed Powder in Soft Tan

I'm hoping this isn't too dark on my super white skin...

*Models Prefer Kohl Pencil in Matte Black

This glides on so easily! Much better than other kohl liners I have~

Overall I was extremely impressed with this bag! Not the bag itself though.. WAY too out there for my taste with the snake print. The products seemed to be all of good quality.. some are quite expensive while others I wouldn't have thought to try.. but that's the point right? Maybe I'll fall in love with something I never thought I would try!

Has anyone else gotten this bag? I heard the products vary slightly in each also! Let me know what you think !