Product Review: Bare Essentials Lip Gloss and Foundation

Ok so for those of you who know my make up style, you would know i'm not afraid to 'look like i'm wearing make up'... There are people who want that natural, 'i'm not wearing foundation' look...Thats not me. I want my skin to look perfect, whatever it takes! Hence, i've never been a mineral make up fan. Untill i tried Bare Essentials.

Recently I have had a fair few breakouts that will not go away because I consistently put make up on. So i thought it was about time i tried mineral make up again. Thus i jumped at the opportunity when Bare Essentials went on sale! Usually $79...now $29.50... why wouldn't I??

The only problem I have had in the past with mineral make up is that they have all been matte finish, and to cover anything i've had to put a fair bit on, thus end up looking cakey. The selling point for me of  original formula was that it is luminous.

I have had so many compliments when wearing this at work, obviously fellow make up artists recognize I am not wearing as much foundation but still I get compliments. This product is best for people with normal to dry skin, but not to fret, their is a matte formula for those prone to oily skin!

The next product i've fallen for is the Buxom Lip gloss in Bunny. Its a beautiful coral colour that is exceptionally shiny that plumps your lips as well! This is now down to $18 as well as the rest of the Buxom range!

The Bare Essentials range has unfortunately been discontinued to make way for a new improved line. Pop into David Jones, Myer, Ella Rouge and selected salons to grab Bare Essentials at a discounted price!


Stay Glamorous!

Niki x

Benefit's B.Right skincare Launch

This post is well over due and I do apologize ( crazy uni assignments ).

I was lucky enough to attend the launch of Benefit Cosmetic's new skin care line b.right. As you know all Benefits products have witty names and the skin care line has followed in these footseps. B.Right is all about...you guessed it BRIGHT healthy glowing skin for that youthful appearance.

The lovely Annie and Maggie Ford Danielson who are not only the Daughters of Jean and the Nieces of Jane (The Co founders of Benefit ) but also the Global Make up Trend  Artists for the brand came out all the way from New York to hold the party. It was lovely to see that not only were they apart of the business because it was family tradition, but they are passionate about cosmetics and skin care.

Maggie and Annie ©johnmcrae

Before the explanations got started all the bloggers were treated to mini make overs by the lovely Benefit team, showcasing their amazing products. 

The Beautiful Angie Harrington from An Obsession with the Fabulous.

After the presentation of the beautiful new skincare that will leave you feeling and looking glamorous, we were invited to sample all the products. The line includes:

• its potent! eye cream. 
• total moisture face cream
• triple performing facial emulsion SPF 15 PA ++
• foamingly clean facial wash
• refined finish facial polish
• remove it! make up remover
• ultra radiance facial re-hydrating mist

These products  not only feel amazing but SMELL AMAZING! They are lightly scented with a subtle floral and cucumber fragrance. These products feel so refreshing when put on the skin, I absolutely love them all. As soon as they are launched in Australia, (May 21st) i will get my hands on the ones i didn't receive, especially the make up remover!

I was fortunate enough to take a way a goodie bag including the its potent! eye cream, the total moisture face cream and the triple performing facial emulsion. 

As you can see, I have started to use these products religiously! I find the triple performing facial emulsion best for day use under my primer, as it is very important to use sunscreen...wrinkles ARE NOT glamorous ladies! I use the eye cream day and night and the total moisture facial cream at night or after I have exfoliated my skin and feel as though it needs a bit of a lift!  The total moisture cream is intensely hydrating so I would advise sticking to the facial emulsion if you have oily skin. 

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Angie (An Obsession with the Fabulous), Marlo (A Fatal Attraction to Cuteness) and myself. 

I had such an amazing time at this event, thanks to everyone from Benefit  for all their hard work, it was a glamorous night! Pop into your local Benefit counter in Myer from the 21st of May to try these wonderful products!

Stay Glamorous

Niki xx