Benefit High Beam - Luminescent Complexion Enhancer

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Benefit - High Beam £18.50 (link)

So I've recently been really getting into Benefit makeup.

Years ago I had this amazing little bronze highlighter that I used everyday which was just perfect for me. Seriously. It made me look fab all sunkissed and healthy but sadly I could no longer find it as it had been discontinued. Depressing.

Anyway over the years I've seen their makeup but never really gone back to it. However recently I've been using their mascara, bronzer and this little beaut.

I'm hooked.

The texture of this is just lovely. All silky and light and it applied over your foundation and powder perfectly and blends beautifully.

I like that it's such a pale shade too, much more subtle for highlighting in the day. Gone are the days when I could get away with a bronzey face all year round and lots of shimmer - my clients would just think I was nuts I think seeing as my curly hair can even freak them out!

I would definitely recommend this I think that it is perfect for everyday wear and seeing as a little bit goes such a long way - worth it!

Do any of you ladies use this? Have you any other benefit recommendations for me!?

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Bobbi Brown Rose Shimmer Brick Review

I love Bobbi Brown.  The makeup and skincare ranges work great with my skin and never cause me any issues.  So I know that whatever I purchase I am likely to be happy with it, so much so that I will use it until the very end. 

Bobbi Brown is one of the only makeup brands that I find myself using daily and replacing staple products time and time again. 

I think that's a sure sign of quality and consistency.  Which is good.

I would say that mostly I use skincare products.  However they do a cracking concealer and their foundation was the first foundation I ever tried and used (my Mums) and whenever I have had makeovers with them I come away with a big list of things that I want because I look so much better than usual.

One of the things I had wanted to try for some time was the shimmer bricks.  The bronze and nectar version had been used on me as bronzer and blush but I purchased the rose version to use as a highlighter.

The shimmer bricks can be used as a highlighter and also a shimmery eyeshadow.  I tend to just highlight with mine.

I do really like the shimmer tone of this shimmer brick.  It's perfect on my skin and makes it look luminous.  Be warned though you can end up looking very shiny if you are not careful and end up applying too much.  A little bit certainly goes a long way.

The powder goes on really fine so it dosn't have that glittery effect that some shimmery powders do.  And it's also worth mentioning that it doesn't highlight your flaws like some do.

I love this and use it all the time at the weekend when I want my makeup to look fresher.  I want all the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Bricks but given they retail at £30.50 each it's unlikely.  I mean I do really like them and I've had this one for months now and barely made any impact on it, but I can buy an outfit for that if I go bargain hunting and I do like to get a bit more for my money.  So for now I'll stick to this one!

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Body Shop Kiss of Colour Cheek Blush

So recently I picked up this little bargain at the Body Shop for £5.00. It appealed to me because it came in really cute and practical packaging
- see below


I think it's cute mostly because it's got a little mirror on the top oh and its own little applicator attached to the packaging - perfect for touch ups!


Also, a lot of girls with mid tan skin seem to be wearing really cute pink blush at the mo and I am constantly trying to find the right shade for myself!!

Here is a little example of the colour for you all



Pretty isn't it?? I tried to take a pic of it on my cheeks but it just looked like highlighter. And pink highlighters don't suit my skin tone at all!

So it's kind of the wrong shade and a bit too light for me. Which isn't unusual with pink blushes:(
I still like this product because goes on nicely - the applicator is actually pretty good to use. I just dot it on my cheeks and blend.

Does anyone have any recommendations for pink blushes for olive skin? Think I am going to have to donate this product to a light skinned beauty!

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Eyeko Goodies!! Cream and Tinted Cream Set, Graffiti Pen and Fat Balm

Hello again girlies!!!

How are you today?? I am darn good again because the sun is shining! Yay!

So I wanted to talk to you about my first Eyeko "haul". I ordered:-
Eyeko Cream and Tinted Cream Set, Eyeko Graffiti Eyeliner Pen in brown and received Fat Balm in Raspberry for FREE with order!

I have never used Eyeko products before, but the creams were recommended to me by @thindarella on Twitter, so I had to try!

So I thought I better do some swatches for you ladies that may be like me and never tried any Eyeko products...

Fat Balm - no flash
Fat Balm with flash
And again with stronger flash
Fat Balms and Creams - no flash
With flash

You like??????????

Well, I love each and every one of these products!!! I was so happy when I tried them! I now use the graffiti pen everyday - it's perfect for lining my eyes without them looking too "done".

I used the creams for the first time properly on Sunday night when I was doing my "going out" makeup. And they are divine making my skin glow without being greasy - and they are so moisturising! I've even gone without primer today! LOVE IT!

And I love the Fat Balm too - its really nourishing on my lips and although it's a tad darker than I normally use I really do like the colour on!

I would recommend purchasing all of these product as they are all fabulous and I will definitely be buying them again.
If any of you ladies did want to take advantage of the Fat Balm offer that is still on you can get to Eyeko here and you can always use my Ambassador code (E8679) ;D
I have found a new love!!

Giddy Princess xx

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