Brunette Beauty

I have heard about these lashes being raved about and whenever I had a chance I would buy some and try them out.   Packaging: All the lashes are on their on plastic tray inside a triangle snap close box. There is a small cardboard that is snapped into the box that is easily removed. it has information about how to apply the lashes. The lashes have semi permanent glue that makes them attached to the curved insert of the board. I like how this turns into a storage option for the lashes. Smell:  None. Colour: Demi 105 - full volume set of long lashes that are shorter the further into the inner eye. Demi 120 - a little shorter in length and less fuller. Instead if the straight hairs, the 'lashes' are in little clumps, I guess, of lashes and then the next section is less dense of flared lashes. This makes your lashes look for volumized but more n...

Packaging: Light blue bottle with light grey pump. Once open the pump can't close which makes it hard to travel with like is. Smell: Fresh soap. So refreshing. Colour: Tinted yellow in a large quantity but clear in normal one pump. Texture/ Formula: This liquid cleanser is oil-free which is something my skin must have so I don't get breakouts. The formula also contains salicylic acid which is the main acne fighting ingredient that helps prevent pimples and gets rid of current ones along with the dual hydroxy complex. The formula helps to eliminate excess oil and impurities that remains after removing makeup. This is lathers very well and doesn't leave my skin feeling greasy or dry after use. The way my skin feels after one use is amazing, even without my Clarisonic. It feels so clean and fresh and vibrant. I really like this cleanser, so...

I was sick of the rough nail files always wearing down and becoming less effective.   What is it?: Genuine european crystal file that is hand cut into shape. This can be used in natural and artificial nails which is great versatility depending on the mood and occasion that life throws at you. When you feel the roughness of the file fade, you wash it regularly in warm soapy water and leap in the protective suede pouch (which easily identifies it).  The file can be sterilised in hot water or UV light. This file has a frosted clear tip and royal blue rounded end which you use to hold. Results: I really like this nail file. It is a staple in my nail kit. The roughness of the file lasts, I wanna say forever but I'm not going to live that long!! I am defiantly recommending glass nail files as the roughness of the file lasts and will always be the same coursness throughout the life of the file unlike the emery boards you can buy for very cheap :) Availabl...

I brought these nail strips right when they first came out and all the talk and hype started with them. Packaging: Each set comes with 16 nail polish strips in various sizes and with multiples (see above), cuticle stick, mini file & buffer as well as instructions. The actual nail strips them selves come packaged in these tight sealed packs, that I feel dry out and loose their stickiness once they are opened so when you go to use the left overs as a accent nail and such they adhesive isn't as strong as just brought which does seem like a little bit of a waste. The nail sticker has the backing, the nail colour and a clear film. I felt as though each of the varying sizes fitted well against the shape of my nails which made the look of the strips more realistic of a coat of polish. The strips themselves are flexible and thin which makes it easier to apply and buff off. Colour: 280 Blue Ice - cool tone...

Again I got this deluxe sample as a promo when I ordered the Benefit SnowWhite beauty kit. Packaging: This deluxe sample is very similar to the full sized product only by the fact the full sized product is in a larger jar and has a label on the side. Firstly this deluxe sample comes in the same packaging box as the deluxe sample. It resembles the waves and sand patterns found at the beach. This is to resemble that natural feel to the skincare line and the products used so that current consumers of Benefit's products will likely to accept this different venture. Nice and calming and relaxing emotions attached to the products (sorry marketing degree!) So the moisturiser comes in a glass jar that has a line of dots in intervals around the side of the jar. It's just a little difference that is noticeable when you hold the jar to use the product. The lid in the full size resembles a cork texture but this deluxe sample is just a beige colour ...

Packaging: Basic plastic tube with silver text. One disappointment is that the writing that you can see on the tube rubbed away after a good 2 weeks of use. Just made the product feel cheap to me. The wand was wire bristles and typical mascara thinly shaped. Smell: Plastic. Colour: Midnight Black. Opaque pigmentation. Texture/ Formula: The formula was very runny. It didn't flake or make my lashes stiff. It wasn't a problem to remove. It was also easier to apply too. There was no false lash effect or much of volume, curl and length that was claimed it would deliver. My lashes were limp, looking like they had no mascara on when I am after volume. It is disappointing.  I found this mascara to be ok. I enjoyed it more than the 4D mascara but would not recommend this. Those who like wet mascaras will pr...

Packaging: The full sized product comes in the same design all over the box as this sample shows. The use of bamboo relates to Hawaii where everything relates to the beach and a relaxing approach to life. Smell: No. Colour: Medium brown with orange undertones. Sheer pigmentation with a matte finish. Almost came of muddy on me, which was disappointing. Texture/ Formula: I know the full sized boxed powders have a velvety texture with various finishes and this sample is the variety.  I do think that this is one of those colours where it works for you or it doesn't. I think if your more on the fair/asian side then it may come off looking a little muddy and patchy on the face. However if your the opposite and more tanned then I think this might be a favourite. Though keep in mind this is my opinion bas...

Packaging: The blushes come in a clear square plastic box with basic and minimal writing with the main focus on the blushes themselves. The blush packaging is a round compact with a lil floral swirl on the front side and colour name and details on the back side. The colour of the blush compact depends on what shade you have which is really cool and awesome feature. So in my case amused is a bright pink shade which the colour of the compact matches accordingly. The inside of the compact on the lid has a mirror covering the width of the lid. The blush is in he pan with a clear plastic disc protecting the powder itself. What is an interesting feature of these blushes is the river like pattern embossed on the blush powder to resemble the Amazonian river where the clay is derived from. It also lets me know how much I have used based on the clarity of the embossing. Smell: None. Colour: ...