Hi, Hoola

Well, this one has been talked about for years and years now but I just have to mention it and join the hype, it's one of my favourite makeup products, ever. I was thinking whether to get it or not for the longest time before taking my wallet out, the price tag is quite scary to be honest (£23.50). However, the product lasts forever, I must've had mine for about half a year now and it still looks as if I've barely used anything. Benefit Hoola is one of the brand's boxed powder products, which means it comes in a cool cardboard box with a mirror and a brush. I don't really like the brush though, I think it's useless, I much prefer to use my Real Techniques brushes. Then again, they need to fill the box with something, don't they. Anyway, Hoola is a matte kind of bronzer, which is quite hard to find, most of them are shimmery. It doesn't come out orangey or too dark once applied like loads of other bronzers do and it suits my pale skin so well. I think it would suit all skintones though as its buildable so it's up to you how strong you want the contour to be (yeah, as it's matte it's perfect for contouring too). It's really easy to apply and fells nice and smooth on, it can't be overdone either. There's only good things I have to say about the Hoola bronzer, well maybe except for that pointless brush that comes with it. It's definitely worth checking out, this product is just one of a kind. Nice one, Benefit.

As always I would love some recommendations, especially if you know a good, matte bronzer.

Have you had a chance to try Hoola? Do you prefer shimmery or matte bronzers?

xoxo

Natalia

Benefit Fake Up Concealer

This concealer caught my eye weeks ago when I first saw it in a magazine as an item to be released, it looked different to any other I've tried or seen so obviously the mode 'I want!' turned on. Last week I checked my Boots points balance and I was pleasantly surprised I had more than enough to get Fake Up with them (thanks Boots!). I've been using it for about a week now and I'm so happy with it, it's actually my new favourite concealer. I have Fake Up in shade Light and it matches my skin perfectly. It's really easy to apply and blend in, however it's more sheer than usual concealers. I've read some reviews saying that it doesn't cover dark circles well but unfortunately I cannot justify that because I don't have dark circles. Maybe that's why I love it as much as I do, I have nothing to complain about. The staying power is great, lasts throughout the whole day without creasing. I also love the packaging, it's really pretty and different to any other concealers. Honestly, I cannot tell you how much I love this product and will definitely re-purchase once it's finished.

Have you tried Fake Up? What is your favourite concealer?

Benefit Fake Up: £18.50

xoxo 

NATALIA

April Wishlist

Since I'm planning a big haul next week I thought I could put together a wishlist that would help me pick what I wanted quicker. I always spend hours shopping and maybe this way I will save some time. Most likely I won't get all the things on the list, but hopefully most of them. Can't wait to spend some money now.

1. Revlon Lip Butters in Wild Watermelon and Juicy Papaya

2. Revlon Nail Art Moon Candy in Galactic and Milky Way

3. Benefit Fake Up Concealer

4. Model's Own Fruit Pastel Scented Nail Polishes

5. Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara

6. Clinique Chubby Sticks in Whole Lotta Honey, Whooping Watermelon and Chunky Cherry

7. L'Oreal GlamShine Stain Splash in Princess and Lolita

8. Benefit They're Real Mascara

9. Estee Lauder Pure Colour Eyeshadow Duo in Raisins

10. Stila Convertible Colours, Lips and Chicks in Gladiola

11. Sally Hansen Gem Crush in Showgirl Chic and Glitz Gal

xoxo

NATALIA

Benefit Smokin' Eyes Palette

I've had this little palette in my drawer for about six months and never actually had an opportunity to try it. I don't know why but I always thought it would be faster to just use separate products, it's not. I have to say I was quite surprised when my eye makeup was done in a few minutes, and it looked really nice too. I love the eyeshadows, not too sure about the brow shade though - I feel like the brown doesn't match my overall look. Or maybe it's because I'm so in love with Maybelline's brow pencil at the moment. The colours blend well with and without the primer, but last for much longer with the primer applied. Tweezers are really handy, especially when I'm out, I don't always carry tweezers around but with this palette in my bag I don't have to worry about it (I always need tweezers at weird times). I love the black eyeliner that comes with the set, it stays on surprisingly long even on the bottom lash line without smudging. I've seen people complaining about the eyeliner but it works for me so. The duo brush is alright, but I personally prefer long, proper brushes but this one works okay except it feels too small for me. I love the smokey eye look, but I would choose my Bourjois trio anyday over this palette. It is good and I will use it from time to time but I prefer to use separate products.

Benefit Smokin' Eyes: £28.50

xoxo 

NATALIA

Benefit Fine One One

So I have finally added Benefit's Fine One One to my makeup bag thanks to my boyfriend's aunt, Pauline (thank you so much for this). First of all, I never actually used a cream blush let alone a highlighter or a contour. I was a little worried I wouldn't like it but was glad to try it anyway, and I'm so happy I got the opportunity. It's just brilliant, a quick and easy way to highlight, blush and contour all in one without too much effort of using different brushes (not that I mind but Fine One One is a great time saver). All it needs is a sweep from the apples of the cheeks up to the temples and light blending - I really didn't think it would be that simple. I like all three shades included as well - a sheer pink champagne, a watermelon pink and an orange based coral. The cherry on top is the packaging, really nice rose gold case wish a twist up mechanism. I'm so impressed with this product, I now know what all the fuss is about and it is now a must have in my makeup bag.

Benefit Fine One One: £23.50

xoxo

NATALIA