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Benefit "that gal" Brightening Face Primer

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Packaging: I have the sample size which is a mini version of the full sized product. This one has the sunset over the city buildings cartoon wrapped around the whole tube with the twist off cap. I know the full sized product is a twist bottom tube with a sponge tip applicator. Im not sure how much better that would work as I can imagine you would still have to rub it in suing your hands. Smell: Watermelons!! Colour: Peachy pink colour with more pink undertones. Light coverage/ sheer pigmentation with a natural finish. Formula: It is a smooth thin consistency with a slight silicone feel. It can be applied with fingers or a brush evenly and without ease. It didn't break me out even though it's not claiming to be oil free, no sensitivity or irritation. It did grip my foundation on well but not amazing. My pores around my nose aren't as noticeable through foundation either. The longevity of the variety of foundations to be good of up...

Benefit Posietint

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Packaging: I have the sample size which is a mini version of the full sized product. This one has a bright pink flower over a paler pink tube with a brush at the end of the screw off cap. Smell: Watermelons!! Colour: Poppy pink with blue undertones. Sheer to medium pigmentation with a natural finish. Formula: It is a smooth consistency and semi liquid formula. Being a tint, it has great longevity of 12hrs. I haven't experienced any breakouts or irritations. I find my fingers the best method of application as I have yet to find a synthetic brush that does the job the same in the same amount of time. It did leave a stain on my fingertips if I didn't wipe my hands. It is was to blend but the trick is to do one cheek at a time, applying to the face and immediately smoothing out. Otherwise the tint will "set" and you'll be left with the evidence of where you applied the tint. You do need a small amount per cheek, which took me ...

Benefit Girl Meets Pearl Highlighter

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Packaging: I have the sample size which is a mini version of the full sized product. This one has the night starry sky over the city buildings cartoon wrapped around the whole tube with the twist off cap. I know the full sized product is a twist bottom tube with a sponge tip applicator. Im not sure how much better that would work as I can imagine you would still have to rub it in suing your hands. Smell: Watermelons!! Colour: Golden & peach with shimmer highlighter. Light coverage with a satin finish. Formula: It has a smooth consistency that is a little thick. I use my fingers to apply this but a small stippling brush can also work. It does apply evenly and without ease. No problems with it breaking me out or irritation.  It removes easily too. The shimmer on this highlighter is very discreet and minimal. When you apply a large area you can really see the lovely effect it gives. I use it along the top of my...

Benefit Ultra Plush Lipgloss 'Hoola'

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I got this lipgloss from Benefit 'The Bronze of Champions' kit. Packaging: The squeeze tube fits into my palm. It has bamboo images in on the front with a shiny silver screw off cap. The applicator is a slanted tip with a medium sized hole. Smell/ Taste: The smells reminds me of mangos and the taste isn't overpowering but is similar. Colour: Hoola - light brown colour with flecks of gold. Sheer pigmentation with a gloss finish. These Ultra Plush Lipglosses are the coordinating colours to the famous box powder blushes. The shade I have is Hoola. Packed on the colour is almost unnoticeable except the lips are that little bit 'nuder' and less pink based. The pictures below are showing the gloss more orange based then in person. Formula/ Texture: The gloss is very sticky and thick in consistency. It does have a beautiful reflective shine. Most of it comes off when eating/ drinking so it has try short longevity. I feel li...

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil 'Perversion'

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Packaging: Box has an embossed light purple 'Urban Decay' on a grey background with a rainbow coloured '24/7' text all over the box. The pencil itself is a slim matte black with the same texture on the soild cap. Smell: None. Colour: Pervison - blackest black. Intense opaque pigmentation with a matte finish. Available in 12 shades with limited edition colours released in sets. Compared to the Milani Liguif'eye pencil, both have the same pigmentation however the Urban Decay lasts so much longer throughout the day! Formula/ Texture: This is a creamy, thickish pencil. It glides on easily over the eyelid with no tugging. The creamy formula I have found helps with being able to smudge the liner not long after it is applied. It is easy to sharpen. The longevity is quite good being 10hrs. I do find a special eye makeup remover the best at taking this off completely. Used in the waterline there is a little bit of transfer ...

Schwarzkopf Curl Flex Mousse

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Packaging: Metal can with a blue dispenser and a clear blue cap. Smell: None. Colour: White foam that absorbs clear. Texture/ Formula: This foam is lightweight and non greasy.  There is a trick to using this mousse- you have to shake the can very  well! Otherwise yes you will get mousse but it won't be enough to hold the curl in your hair. Also you need to dispense more product then you would normally dispense for other hair products and smother throughout your hair. There's no film left on clothes or pillows. In the few times I have used it, I haven't dispensed enough product and this has meant that my curls fall out within the hour and I do my hair the same way. I use the mousse on damp hair, blow dry it, then curl it. I don't feel the following claims are true for me on my naturally wavy hair- long lasting...

Trilogy Rosehip Oil

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Packaging: Brown glass bottle with dropper cap. This dropper is better than a pour lid as you are able to control how much or little product you get depending on the area your using it on. Smell: Rose oil. I know, how can I tell but if I imagine what rose oil would smell like-this would be it. Colour: Bright yellow but rubs in clear. Texture/ Formula: It's a think and slippery consistency. It's not so much greasy just shiny and not sticky which is surprising. There's no product transfer onto clothes or pillows. It's super easy to apply and blend with fingers. It does take a few minute sot be absorbed into the skin. Rosehip oil in general is formulated from 100% natural organic ingredients to help improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks and wrinkles. Trilogy recommend 2-3 drop...