How Much Is My Face...?

Typically, us girlies all spend way too much money on make-up, don't we? I know I'm guilty of this for sure. So I thought it would be interesting to tally up what I actually spend on make-up to figure out what my face is "worth".

 

First up, is the Benefit Boi-ing Concealer. As you all know I got this one in my Best of Benefit Gift Set for Christmas. I wasn't so sure of this concealer at first, but it is beginning to grow on me. Although I only have the sample size (which is still pretty big) the full size product is £17.50 in Boots.

Since being a student I have had to change what brands I use, so I am currently using - and completely loving - the Rimmel Stay Matte Foundation. Rimmel is my favourite high street brand and this foundation is, hands down, the best foundation...possibly even a close contender with my all time favourite Clarins Extra Firming Foundation. This one comes in at £5.99 in Boots - great for a student budget!

Next up is MUA Pressed Powder. I won't lie, this isn't my favourite product but my usual powder is Chanel Poudre Universelle Libre Natural Finish Loose Powder - a product that just doesn't fit with a student budget. But the MUA Pressed Powder does the job and for only £1 in Superdrug, I can't complain too much! 

*I purchased this instore & cannot find this product on the Superdrug Website* 

Make -up Products I Use Daily!

 

Although I previously used the Sleek Contour Kit - which I couldn't live without - recently I have switched to the Benefit High Beam Luminescent Complexion Enhancer & Benefit Hoola Bronzing Powder. Both of these products are amazing and create the perfect dewy, healthy, bronzed glow for me! The Complexion Enhancer is £19.50 in Boots & the Bronzing Powder is £23.50 also from Boots.

Sleek is a relatively new Brand to me. After Hannah recommened their products to me, I purchased the iDivine Au Naturel Eye Palette which I use every day for my Eyebrows and occasionally for Eye Shadow. I'm more of a minimalist (amature) when it comes to make-up so don't always opt for Eye Shadow - but I am beginning to get the hang of blending different shades together (honestly, it's that bad)! This palette costs £7.99 in Superdrug.

I have always prefered to apply Eyeliner with a brush rather than using a Pencil. After my beloved MAC Eyeliner ran out, I replaced it with Smashbox Jet Set Waterproof Eyeliner. It goes on so easily - must be my years of practice - and stays on all day. I never have smudged eyes by the end of the day; something I always had problems with when using Pencils. This one only cost me £11.50 in an Outlet Shopping Centre, however it retails at around £16.00 in Boots.

And finally, I have mentioned previously that I am massively loyal to MaxFactor when it comes to Mascaras. Although I do love the Benefit They're Real Mascara, I use the MaxFactor False Lash Effect Mascara daily. It's absolutely perfect; it goes on easily and doesn't clump my Eyelashes together - a massive pet hate of mine. This product costs £10.99 in Boots. 

So now it's time to reveal the grand total of my face - how much is it worth? To make myself look beautiful everyday (or atleast try to!) it costs £97.97. Wow! I won't lie, I wasn't expecting that as many of my products are great copycat versions of the more expensive brands & as I said, I am quite a minimalist with make-up as well. Perhaps I will do another post when I am a working girl, as I'm sure there are many products I will "treat" myself to when I graduate.

How much is your face?

♥  

ZoFlo

Review: Best of Benefit

As promised in my Friday Favourites #7, here is what I thought of each of the products in the Best of Benefit gift set that I got for Christmas.

1. Porefessional Primer - This is a product I have used before but quite a while ago. It was great to try it out again as I have been toying with the idea of getting myself a good primer. I haven't tried many, but this is my favourite one so far. It's extremely light, doesn't feel greasy and my foundation stays put! 

2. They're Real Mascara - A good Mascara is the most important piece of kit a girl can own in my opinion. I feel naked without Mascara on. I am a loyal MaxFactor Mascara lover and often find it hard to justify spending so much money on a Mascara. In Boots this one is available for £19.50. WOW! And unfortunately I have completely fallen in love with this Mascara. It makes my lashes look long and curled and big and beautiful! Perhaps as a well-done-for-finishing-uni gift to myself?

No Mascara, Just MAC Fluidline

MAC Fluidline & They're Real Mascara

 

3. Hoola Bonzer - I am not very experienced with Bronzers. I use to use St. Tropez and now I just use Sleek Contour Kit but this one is so lovely! I only use a small amount as I don't like it to be too bold. It goes on perfectly and looks great all day! I really love it and would totally recommend this product to anyone wanting to try bronzer. Yes it may be £23.50 in Boots, however this is such an amazing product, I think it would be hard to mess up & you'll instantly fall in love - like I have!

4. Benetint Cheek & Lip Stain - I haven't used this as a cheek stain, as I am quite pale and was told that people with pale skin should use bronzer instead of blusher/cheek stains. But I have used this as a lip stain and I was pleasantly surprised. Lip Stains are notorious for drying your lips out so I am always a little nervous to try them; but this one is yet to dry my lips. The colour is lovely, not as bold as a red lipstick but the more you apply, the darker it becomes. This is definitely great for anyone (like myself) who isn't brave enough to use a bright red lipstick, but wants to add a little colour to their look!

Top Lip - Benetint. Bottom Lip - Nothing

5. Boi-ing Concealer - I won't lie, it took me a while to get use to this concealer as I am use to using more liquid ones. I usually keep this one in my bag as an emergency concealer for when I am out and about and it is perfect. It comes in two shades, so you can use either one or blend them together - which I do to make the perfect blend for my skin tone.

6. High Beam Highlighter - The first thing that surprised me with this product is that it was a liquid and it had an applicator similar to a lip brush. I was actually expecting a powder as that is what I have used in the past. At first, I found it really difficult to apply. I only used a small amount but when blending it into my cheek bones it rubbed off my Bronzer and Foundation. This isn't too great when getting ready for a night out (and when you're running late too - stress!!). But after a little more practice, I managed to get the hang of it. I apply it to my cheek bones before putting on my bronzer and lightly blend it with my fingertips - my blending brush is way to harsh and is the reason my Bronzer & Foundation came off before! I am in love with this highlighter and will most definitely be purchasing this when I run out.

7. Come to the Pretty Party - Tucked away at the top of the gift box was a VIP Pass to be used at any Benefit Beauty Bar in Boots for a "..free makeupper..". I am yet to make use of this voucher, but when I do, I will definitely give you guys a blog post to tell you about my experience. If anybody has one of these, please let me know if you have used it and what I should expect in the comments box below.

Overall, I think we can safely say I am in love with the majority of these products and it was one of my favourite stocking fillers (Nick did good!). Fingers crossed I manage to get myself a wonderful Graduate Job this summer so I can afford to splash out and treat myself to all of these lovely products!

Have you used any of these products? What are your favourite ones?

♥  

ZoFlo