Product Review | Maybelline Dream Flawless Nude Foundation

Hello lovelies!

Sorry I haven't posted recently I've been really busy with work/family/assignments, but

I hope everyone has had a lovely relaxing Easter and hopefully nobody has had a major chocolate egg overdose.. ANYWAY I recently purchased the latest Maybelline foundation and thought I'd give my opinion on it, if anyone is interested.

Maybelline Dream Flawless Nude Foundation

I've always been a fan of Maybelline foundations and as I young teenager, I swore by their Dream Satin Liquid and the Dream Matte Mousse. I have to say that this foundation is seriously brilliant when first applied. The consistency goes on quite runny, but as soon as it is rubbed in it literally feels like silk. Like most high street foundations, there isn't a vast amount of colours to choose from, and even though I went for the lightest shade it is still a tiny bit dark for my skin tone. Another great thing about this foundation is its lasting power. Granted if you wish to wear it from morning until evening I can't say your face will look flawless, but for the price of the product (£5.99) I'd say it's pretty decent.  I must say however I do find the applicator a bit odd and it would probably be better with a pump. Also I wouldn't advise this foundation to someone with drier skin as it can tend to stick more parched areas giving off the much sought flaky skin look, ahem.

I hope this has helped anyone who was considering buying the product. I really do whole heartedly recommend trying the foundation and I think this will be great with the warmer weather coming, so hopefully I won't be walking around looking like I've dunked my face in chip fat. What a beautiful image.

Victoria ♥

Product Review - Benefit Lee Lee's Beauty Secrets Set

Ever since I purchased Benefit Lee Lee's Beauty Secrets set I felt I had to review the items bought as I can't praise Benefit highly enough.

The item that drew me into buying the set in the first place was the Benefit They're Beyond Real! Mascara. I had read many people praising the product due the length that the mascara gives the eyelashes, instead of looking like creepy spiders legs.

(I apologise for the quality as I don't own a swanky camera)

The set includes the full sized mascara, not the miniature ones as some others do. 
My lashes are naturally rather dark so I really look for a mascara that can give my lashes length and it's safe to say that this mascara does that. It's easy to see which this is such a popular product and probably one of the best ones on the market as I feel, with my eyes, the volume makes my eyes appear more awake and the overall look is rather flattering.
If you teamed this product with some individual lashes and a highly contoured face, you could easily replicate the vastly sought after make up look sported by Kim Kardashian.
I do however feel that the individual price of the product is rather high (£19.50) and while I do feel it is a must have to a least try, if you're on a budget look around and see if you can purchase it in a set or maybe ask someone to buy if for you as a gift for a birthday or Christmas etc.
A good dupe of this product is the Maybelline Falsies Mascara if you still feel you cannot splurge on a mascara - it gives volume and length but I feel does not have the lasting power compared to Benefit's.

Another reason I felt this set was a must have purchase was the POREfessional primer (miniature version) that was included. Along with the mascara this is also a product that I had been wanting to try for quite some time.

I have a combination skin type so while my cheeks are normal, my t-zone and my forehead can become oily though out the day so I feel a primer is pretty much a necessity when wearing foundation. (especially a liquid one)

Another factor that does not help is that I am also a glasses wearer, hello all my fellow four eyes, which means oils can easily build up on the bridge of my nose.
I have been applying the primer to t-zone and my forehead for a while now and have found the mattifying affect whilst applying brilliant, it does not clog your pores yet leaves your skin smooth to touch. This product is perfect if you have a long day ahead, or an eventful evening, meaning you want your make up to stay put for just that bit longer without looking like someone from The House of Wax.

I was surprised about how well the next product looked on my skin - the Benefit That Gal Primer.

As you can see by the picture it claims to brighten the face and it well and truly does, so much so that on a good skin day I have worn the product by itself on my skin to perk it up a bit. However, although the primer does help my make up stay put and brings some luminosity to my skin, I feel that some foundations do the exact same job but with a smaller price tag. I would recommend this product but I will only maybe use it in winter just to help keep my face from looking dull in the harsher weather conditions.

Lastly is the laugh with me LeeLee eau de toilette.

Completely forgot to take a picture of the perfume before blogging, well done Vicky.

I find that perfume is very personal to each individual with people liking very different scents. I went out on a whim when ordering in the set and hoped that I would like the perfume. It is described as having a "woody floral, light blend of citrus, jasmine and lily blossoms" (I have no idea what any of that means) but I really like this perfume! The scent of it is citrusy and fresh so it is perfect for either day or night and I have found it has become one of my staple must have perfumes. Mmm.

I hope I have even slightly helped anyone considering buying any of these items or the set itself, let me know if I have and thank you very much for reading!  ♥