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So in case anyone doesn't know QVC stock lots of quality, high end brands from cosmetics, skincare, clothing and even home-ware. They recently had a one off amazing deal on Benefit Cosmetics with a five piece 'best of benefit' collection and a makeup bag for only £44.97, where normally this retails for over triple that price!!! All you had to do was select a colour for the gimme brow product (light, medium or dark).

So what was included?
Hoola Bronzer
So I've never used Benefit Hoola before, I've tried some of there other products but didn't know what to expect. Like always it comes in a super cute packaging which is super visible for traveling, with the lid locking shut with magnets (so its not just going to fall open!) and a small brush which is perfect for application. When I applied it I was shocked, you only need a small amount of product on the brush for a good amount to be applied. It honestly gave me the perfect contour on my cheeks instantly, and then swiping across my forehead for extra colour lifted my entire face. (I will be buying this again)

RRP £23.50 View the product on Benefit Cosmetics website here.

High Beam Highlighter
I must admit, I have used this product before and again you only need a small amount for the perfect 'highlight' finish shimmering away on your skin.. The product itself is liquid based, I normally apply around 2-4 dots along the tops of my cheeks and then blend in either with a brush, sponge or my finger tips. I personally have recently become more of a fan with powder based highlighters, but love using this product still as an all round favorite...

RRP £19.50 View the product on Benefit Cosmetics website here.

Benetint (Rose)
This is one of those beauty products every girl will love and use, personally I love this product for the winter to pop inside my handbag because it can be a multi use. First off, dot around 2-4 small dots using the brush applicator you get when unscrewing the lid and apply along the apples of your cheeks. Then blending out again with a brush, sponge or your finger tips it gives a naturally pinky-tone glow. Then for matching (which is my all time favoruite use of this product) you can apply this on your lips for a perfect finished look, me personally I prefer to apply on my lips using my finger tips and blend in. Just the perfect product for a matching, natural finish makeup look. :-)

RRP £24.50 View the product on Benefit Cosmetics website here.

Gimme Brow
Now this is the only product from this collection where you need to pick a colour, for me personally I went for the 'dark' shade as I have very dark brown hair... But if you was blonde, then you would go for the light shade and if you was more auburn hair, medium shade (which isn't too dark or too light) then you would pick the medium shade. This was the first time I would be using this product so was rather excited to try it out, of course I researched the best way to apply and use the product before having a go myself. Benefit advise you apply this in the opposite direction at first, starting from the end of your brow working towards the inner of your face then work backwards setting all the fine hairs. I will admit, the first time I used this product I struggled, my brows ended up looking rather 'thick' and 'over the top' but after my second go I seemed to of got the hand of it and works a charm... The applicator isn't too big, and isn't too small with an unusual formula which is somewhat like a liquid but almost like a gel too? Either way I have fallen in love with the product.

RRP £18.50 View the product on Benefit Cosmetics website here.

They're Real Mascara
Now this mascara was my all time favorite before Benefit released Roller Lash, then I never used this product again. But since it came in the bundle pack, I gave it another go and WOW!! I now realize why I loved this product so much and have instantly started using this literally all the time... You only need one or two coats and it maximizes the most of extending your lashes, to look naturally long (I even had someone at work ask what 'false' lashes I use because they look amazing).

RRP £19.50 View the product on Benefit Cosmetics website here.

Makeup Bag
This was the product I was most excited about receiving, as with many QVC 'bundle offers' you always end up getting an awesome, exclusive freebie. I know previously I've received a brow mirror (handheld), and a folding up mirror which I loved. But when this product came, I wasn't overly 'wowed' or fell in love... I felt like the sizing of this bag isn't all that, its very small and 'travel' size like you could probably get about 4-5 large size products in at a push. But I feel like the quality of stitching on this product was rushed, its not to a 'benefit' standard, in fact there is a lot of loose end pieces of stitching come loose, or not cut off correctly. It was slightly disappointing, but with a pair of scissors I can cut then off and use this product as a small travel bag, or something to keep my main makeup products in inside my handbag.

This collection is still available to buy on QVC (UK) but now retailing for QVC price of £65 (which personally is still a great buy), view on QVC's website here. Honestly, it was beyond great value for money and I love every single one of these products some new which I've not tried before hand and some good old time products. X

Benefit Cosmetics | QVC Bundle

by amyjaneoldfield on 09:00

So in case anyone doesn't know QVC stock lots of quality, high end brands from cosmetics, skincare, clothing and even home-ware. They re...

Hey guys! So today I thought i'd talk to you about Benefit Cosmetics skincare range, as usual I have very oily skin (also sensitive) so I have tried beyond so many different products. Over the Christmas period I was given a Benefit skincare mini set, I've also picked up a few samples etc over the times of buying off the Benefit shop!

1. Foaming Clean Facial Wash
This is step one to cleaning, I apply this after "damping" my face and rub all over my face including my neck. I have to warn you guys, this is a very soft and gentle facial wash I found if you still had makeup on it would not work as well, it probably wouldn't remove and properly "wash" your face.

After using this product, it leaves your skin feeling super soft and smooth. I personally never had any issues using this product with my skin, I never broke out majorly & would rate this 8/10. Click here to view the item

2. Refined Finish Facial Polish
This product is very much a scrub, applying to freshly washed skin which is still damp only a little amount is needed. I personally am not a fan of scrubs as I suffer with oily skin, I find if you use a scrub with oily skin it irritates the skin even more. Although I still wanted to get an honest review of this product, I set out and trailed this on my mums skin (who is normal) it left her skin feeling smooth, with no issues and breakouts! She told me "I would 100% buy this product again without a doubt", rating it a huge 9/10! Click here to view the item

3. Toning Lotion
Again, this products bottle is a major hate of mine. I have no understanding on how to get the product out other than tipping the bottle upside down and waiting for it to fall out. At first, this is easy to do because the product is so liquid and "runny" although, when your towards the end it could take a few minutes... Which personally is no good if your in a rush!

Anyway, I apply this product usually using a small piece of cotton wool. And then dabbing it across my face, I find dabbing it prevents spreading it across the skin which could irritate and using a cotton wool piece is more softer on my sensitive skin. I personally had no breakouts, no issues with this product and it honestly did its job! I would consider buying this product again, it's just the bottle which puts me off. I would honestly rate this 8/10, Click here to view the item

4. Triple Performing
To begin with, I must admit I am not a huge fan nor lover of this product. At first I hated the design of the bottle, I had no idea how to get the product out. If I tipped the bottle upside down, it would literally take ages to get any out.... My fingers wouldn't fit inside the bottle, I ended up using the end of a small eye shadow brush (wooden end) and poking it inside to get some out... It was a very long process, on top of that it was only a matter of a few days before I noticed the lid cracked / smashed (I have no idea how this even happened).

Of the product itself, I applied this to keep my face hydrated and prevent it from drying out. A lot of people over on the site highly recommend this, personally I never saw any dramatic change, it didn't make any effect on my skin either. Therefore overall this product is "ok-bad" personally because of the packaging of the bottle, I would rate this 4/10. Click here to view the item

5. Facial Cream
This product is very useful if you suffer with dry skin, as I've said I am the complete opposite and suffer with oily skin. Although as of recent I have switched to use tea-tree products to control the oilyness, I found using a little bit of this product along my nose (which is the area which tends to dry out) works perfect, I have no issues, its light weight, it keeps my nose hydrated perfectly and I only use a little amount. I would honestly rate this product as an 7/10, Click here to view the item

6. Eye cream
Now this product is suppose to be used if you suffer with "dark circles", however.... I am only 18 and I have never suffered with this problem (yet), although I thought I would still give it a go... I applied a small amount of this using my index finger, and rubbing along under my eyes and blending backwards towards my nose. I found you only need a little amount of this, when I applied it my eyes felt open, fresh, and more absorb to the air. I never found any other difference other than this, although the rating online is highly recommended. I would personally purchase a mini of this before paying out for the full size, rating 7/10. Click here to view the item

Thank you for reading guys, I hope you enjoyed it! Don't forget to comment below your thoughts, have you used any of these products before? Whats your thoughts?

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Benefit Skincare

by amyjaneoldfield on 09:00

Hey guys! So today I thought i'd talk to you about Benefit Cosmetics skincare range, as usual I have very oily skin (also sensitive) so...

This perfume was bought of the Benefit website during January, it came in a unique box which lid lifted and the front fell down. When I first got this bottle I was shocked by the size, I was expecting it to be bigger, although this is the 30ml size... However, I do admit the product has lasted, I use about two pumps for my neck & one for my wrists. The smell is very summer like, raspberry, outdoor floral like smell. (This is my favorite of all Benefit perfumes.)

Benefit website for perfume £29.50: https://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/product/view/my-place-or-yours-gina

Benefit - "Gina" perfume

by amyjaneoldfield on 09:00

This perfume was bought of the Benefit website during January, it came in a unique box which lid lifted and the front fell down. When I firs...

This eyeliner was bought off the Benefit's website when it was first launched, it is different to most eyeliners I have used as you have to twist the bottom which then allows the product to be pushed up. It is angled like a pen, angled which is suppose to allow you to easily "drag" the eyeliner along your lid to give a perfect finish.

So... My personal opinions on this product is that it very difficult to understand how to use, I am yet to master a "perfect" line. I find if you use this product on you eyes which have no eye-shadow or any other product is is easier. This is because if I apply when I have an eye-shadow I find the pen gets the product on and is not as "dark" and just ends up being totally messy as the colour doesn't show as much because it is getting eye-shadow on the part where the colour comes out.

However, this product is easy to remove I don't have any issues I use my makeup wipe and just rub it over and over a few times without stopping and usually the product comes off!

You can buy the product off the Benefit website for £18.50: https://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/product/view/theyre-real-push-up-liner

Benefit cosmetics They're Real Eyeliner - "Black"

by amyjaneoldfield on 09:00

This eyeliner was bought off the Benefit's website when it was first launched, it is different to most eyeliners I have used as you have...

Hey guys, so today I thought I would include a post which just talks about offers which I personally think are AMAZING and "hot" at the moment. (Also cheap!)

QVC UK:

1. Benefit Pore Fessional Primer + Boi'ing Concealer FOR ONLY £18.32 (excl P&P):
This offer is for both of the Benefit products; I personally LOVE the concealer it covers so good and if I am just going out quick for some supplies to local store I sometimes wear just this and forget foundation! As for the Pore Fessional primer it is great for full face foundation, evening skin-tones and just in generally UK's best primer! :-)

Boi'ing retails @ £17.50, & Pore Fessional retails @ £24.50 #SAVINGGGGGGG

Link: http://www.qvcuk.com/Benefit-Pore-Fessional-&-Boi-ing-Concealer.product.202815.html?cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-24-_-202815

2. Benefit They're Real Push-Up Liner + Mini Eye-shadow FOR ONLY £13.05 (excl P&P):
This offer is an amazing saving if you want to buy the liner (which is scheduled on my blog @ 09:00 AM GMT on 26/04/2015), plus your getting to try out the Benefit eye-shadow "Champagne" before paying for full size!

They're Real liner retails @ £18.50 #SAVVINGGGGG

Link: http://www.qvcuk.com/Benefit-2-Piece-Theyre-Real-Push-Up-Liner-and-Mini-Eyeshadow.product.207905.html?cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-1-_-207905

3. Bare Minerals 6 Piece Greatest Performers Collection FOR ONLY £19.80 (excl P&P):

This kit is perfect if your new to Bare Minerals or want to try some of these products out before paying full price, the set includes: Original Mineral Veil, Mini Eye-shadow, Mini Prime Time Foundation Primer, Loose Blush, Lip gloss & Baby Lash Domination Mascara

Link: http://www.qvcuk.com/bareMinerals-6-Piece-Greatest-Performers-Collection.product.207655.html?cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-16-_-207655

4. Mally Evercolor Ultimate Waterproof Eyeliner Duos FOR ONLY £11.88 (excl P&P):

This duo includes two waterproof liners (My favorites from Mally scheduled review on my blog for 09:00AM GMT on 25/04/2015), and the best part of this is you can PICK between three colour options. When they are usually 18$ EACH!

Link: http://www.qvcuk.com/Mally-Evercolor-Ultimate-Waterproof-Eyeliner-Duos.product.201867.html?cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-14-_-201867

5. Mally 2 Piece Perfect Prep Lip Essentials FOR ONLY £16.98 (excl P&P):

This duo allows you to pick between shades but hurry some are selling out FAST! The set includes a lip primer & pencil!

Link: http://www.qvcuk.com/Mally-2-Piece-Perfect-Prep-Lip-Essentials.product.226471.html?cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-13-_-226471

ANDDDD FINALLY!!!;

6. Mally Evercolour Waterproof Eyeliner Trio FOR ONLY £15.01 (excl P&P):

This is a set of three Mally eyeliners my up most favorites! Usually retailing at 18$ EACH, you get the colours; Hunter, Satin Taupe and Black Cherry

Link: http://www.qvcuk.com/Mally-Evercolour-Waterproof-Eyeliner-Trio.product.201467.html?cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-18-_-201467

*!*!*! Thank you so much for reading, let me know what you think or if you have any deals of your own you want to share?XO!*!*!*!*

HOT online deals!

by amyjaneoldfield on 13:00

Hey guys, so today I thought I would include a post which just talks about offers which I personally think are AMAZING and "hot" a...

Benefit eye-shadow - " Snow Bunny "

This eye shadow was bought in a gift set sometime last year, it is a lust duster eye-shadow in a shimmer glitter white. I wouldn't rate the way of which this product is manufactured, simply because when you remove the lid it is has several small holes where you shake and the product falls out. However this product doesn't have a shut and open as normal ones would do therefore when you put the lid back on if you move the product around (like if you put in a draw and open/shut the draw a few times) more of the product gets shook out. Resulting in when you open the lid there is a large amount overflowing and usually falls out being a waste.

However, I LOVE the color of this product, the pigment gives a glitter and shimmer effect which makes your eyes look perfect. You can use this product on it's own or over the top of you eye-shadow to make it stand out more. It can be used for an everyday look or used for a night out clubbing look.

Don't forget to comment your feedback & suggestions, thanks for reading :-) Xo

Benefit Cosmetics - "Snow Bunny" lust duster eyeshadow

by amyjaneoldfield on 09:00

Benefit eye-shadow - " Snow Bunny " This eye shadow was bought in a gift set sometime last year, it is a lust duster eye-shado...

Benefit mini's haul

So, I have recently reached 1k views on here and have decided to do a bit of a special post which involved more than one product in the same post!.

All the products included in this post are mini versions of the original product which can be purchased as a "free gift" from benefit when spending on there site, sometimes visiting counters in store they are given as a gift after purchases or sometimes Benefit sell these mini's as gift sets specials.

1. Benefit Lolli Tint - " Candy "

Lolli Tint is a product which is one of my many favorites off benefit, this product not only is an amazing summer time color but has multiple uses. This product can be used as blush stain for your cheeks, and also used as a lip color on your lips.

The color of this product is a vibrant pink and being able to use the product for multiple uses (Cheeks and lips) it gives you a perfect summer match! Although this mini is a sample size of the liquid version this same product can be bought as a balm (Similar to other lip balms etc and has the same purpose). Although the balm version of this product is easier to apply I personally think you get a lot more use out of this product.

2. Benefit Sun Beam - " Highlighter "

This product is my FAVORITE benefit item, this is used as a highlighter for your contouring. When applied it gives a shimmer shine to your cheeks, but the reason behind why this is my favorite product is because of how easy it applies and how long it lasts!

This mini is a liquid form which comes with a brush, it is easy to apply I dot about three to four along the top of my cheeks (just below my eyes downwards). I then use my index finger to blend the product leaving a shimmer shine.

3. Benefit POREfessional - " Primer "

This primer is an " ok " product, although it is award winning it doesn't go well with my skin (I think its generally because I am oily/sensitive skin type). This product has a tinted color and is a thick smooth texture, when you apply it to your face it gives a layer which I feel evens out your skin ready to prime your foundation. And the tinted color is a perfect idea which blends into your skin making it look invisible. The reason why I don't practically like this product is that I found after about 2 weeks of using it I broke out in a large amount of spots and I also felt like this didn't make my foundation last " all day ".

This sample size is a perfect amount if you want to test out this product before spending money on the full size, I would estimate this mini sample size lasts about 1 and half week use (if used everyday). You don't need lots a small blob will do your whole face.

4. Benefit Roller Lash - " Mascara "

This product was purchased when the March 2015 Elle magazine was released, this is by far my FAVORITE mascara available. Because the fact that not only is this a volumizing mascara, it also " curls " your lashes. I have never been a fan of lash curlers, always worried they would pull my lashes out but with this product it helps curl your lashes while applying product to them because of the amazing shape of the wand.

This product I have used for each day of when I have wore makeup since I bought the magazine in March, and still this product is no where near empty! I know for sure when I run out of this product I will be purchasing the full size, I've not had any issues regarding "clumpyness", it lasts all day and is easy to remove.

5. Hello Flawless Oxygen foundation - " IVORY "

The foundation is very good for coverage, I feel it can be built up for extra coverage and has a smooth silky feel to it making it feel perfect on my skin. I'm yet to buy a full size product of this foundation as I have had a issue regarding color matching, I feel like this foundation is more of a summer time foundation for me as I have porcelain skin tone and this is more of a deep color.

So overall, that's it for this post don't forget to comment your feedback & suggestions below :-)

Oh but before this ends, here is a photo of all the products applied to my hand before and after blending into my skin.

Benefit Cosmetics Mini's " haul special "

by amyjaneoldfield on 09:00

Benefit mini's haul So, I have recently reached 1k views on here and have decided to do a bit of a special post which involved more t...

Benefit eyeshadow - " Mermaid "

This product was bought from a Benefit Cosmetics counter sometime last year, the color is a perfect green shimmer.

I prefer to apply this product after adding a eye shadow primer, then using a large shadow brush I blend all over my eyelid. Then using a silver eye shadow I like to apply on my eyelid crease and blend inwards to help give off the shimmer look which goes great with this eye shadow as it does have a bit of glitter in it.