Today is finally the launch day for Benefit's newest product..... Agent Zero Shine.
The idea of Agent Zero Shine is to easily vanish pores and shine in a instant. This baby was designed to work with the famous Uk/Irelands best selling pore minimizing primer.... The "Porefessional" Agent Zero is a lightweight, translucent powder that mattifies the skin while smoothing and minimizing the look of open pores.
Here are my thoughts......
As always the packaging is adorable and easy to use. You simply screw off the top, tap powder into the lid and apply using the built in brush. Easy right?!
The powder is translucent so it will suit most skin tones and feels very light on the skin. I personally don't have oily skin so I don't have any shine to cover so I can't rate it on it's mattifying effect however I do have alot of open pores on my cheeks and it covered them instantly. I wouldn't use this product as a replacement for powder... instead pop it into your handbag and use it for quick touch ups throughout the day.
Agent Zero retails at 33.50 and is definitely worth the price if you have problems with oil or open pores It's small enough to pop into your handbag and the built in brush is very soft and can also be used for bronzing or applying blush so that's another great way to lighten your load......no more crushed powder or heavy brushes.
What do you think? Will you be picking up Agent Zero Shine?
Not sure what to get your loved one for Christmas, fear not.....Here's some of my favourite gifts this year.
Blank Canvas Cosmetics is a brand that every makeup lover will adore. They stock everything from Brush sets, single brushes to face and eye shadow palettes, with professional products at very reasonable prices what's not to love right?!
If your willing to splurge on your partner, relation or (a very lucky) friend this Professional Brush set is definitely for you. Everything from face brushes to eyes and brows in one set, it also includes the famous all in one F20 brush which is nearly always sold out. Once more you can choose if you want your stunning brushes to come in a cup holder or folio pictured above.
Blank Canvas Cosmetics 15 piece professional Brush Set: €126.50 Click here
If your looking for something a little more on the cheaper side you have a huge selection of eyeshadow, blush and contour palettes to choose from, you can't go wrong with this blush and eyeshadow palette which retails at a whopping €11
The fun doesn't end there you can get 10% off any orders over €15 just by popping in "SARAH" at the checkout.... Awesome right?!....
Not only is Benefit one of the best makeup brands on the market at the moment they also have some pretty awesome gift sets this Christmas for all ages and budgets....
This set "groovy kinda love" which retails at €39.50 or €35.55 if you buy from Debenhams stores this week only for the 10% off gift spectacular event. Set Includes:
4 Stunning, Neutral eye shadows that suit all skin tones and eye colours.
2 blushes (1 matte, 1 shimmer)
benetint (a natural rose lip and cheek stain)
The worlds best selling mascara They're real
UK/Ireland best selling primer and pore minimizer
It's pretty much got everything a girl needs, everything is basic in the sense anyone who is a fan of makeup will need eye shadows, blush and mascara. Not only that but you also get to try two best selling products that are also small enough to pop into your handbag or travel with.
If your looking for something a little bigger this tin "primed for loving" retails at €65 this set includes 3 full sized products (high beam, they're real and porefessional) and 1 mini lipgloss,
Not only do you save over €30 you also get this cute re-usable tin
new coffee tins anyone??
If your looking for stocking fillers this skincare set from Benefit is a must.You get to try the whole skincare range which may I add is suitable for all skin types, free from harsh chemicals and includes a added formula of PA++ which means it protects your skin from UVA and UVB rays, This formula is exclusive to just Benefit Cosmetics all for just €16
No one wants to invest in skincare without trying a few samples, this way you have already tried and tested the whole range.
Set Includes:
Foamingly clean facial wash
Refined finish facial polish (exfoliater)
Moisture prep toning lotion
Triple performing facial emulsion SPF 15 PA++
Total moisture facial cream
It's potent! eye cream
As you know I love love love using natural products, being a beauty therapist and understanding how the skin works I believe it's super important to use natural products to bring out the best in your skin. Not only do natural products smell good they also leave you feeling happy and energized.
This set from Irish brand "Bia Beauty" is just to die for I will definitely be adding this to my wishlist :)
This gift set contains: Mellow Mandarin Moisturiser,Orange & Grapefruit Facial Exfoliant and Cleanser,Stop the Clock Eye Gel andLime Pie Lip Balm. All products suit ALL SKIN TYPES!!! €50 for more info click here free delivery over €30 within Ireland. Us girls LOVE our nails but don't always love the effort of painting them after a long day at work. Why not treat her to a gel nail gift set starter pack. Set includes everything you need for a 2 week manicure at home with no drying time and enough for 20 manicures, More polishes are available at any boots store.
Click Here for more info... €126 reduced to €55 for limited time only If you willing to go all out Karmin Professional have a fab range of straighteners, curlers and driers all professional quality, the perfect treat for your partner, Mother, daughter or even friend. Check out my video for a more detailed review and lastly if all else fails enter the giveaway by simply subscribing/commenting and it could be yours for FREE!!!!
Hope you enjoyed this post and found it even a little helpful.
Are you fed up of looking pale but afraid to use false tan and risk looking orange?!
Not to worry in my new video I go through all the top high-street affordable false tans, and not only giving my own personal review but also asking friends and co-workers for their reviews giving YOU the best review possible!!!
So today I'm reviewing this BH cosmetics 120 palette and this is the 4th edition.
Palette is available Here!! for a whooping $16.95 reduced from $34.95
Before I begin I would just like to point out that I SUCK at reviews and swatches but I do try my best. I have so many highly requested reviews and I would hate to leave you guys down :(
This 120 palette was sent to me by BH Cosmetics about a year ago as a thank you after a set up a bloggers meet up, I never did do a review as I wasnt totally blown away by the palette.
I have purchased two 88 palettes from costal scents and I loved how pigmented they were compared to the BH palette so I never really gave it a chance.
I always prefer to use Drugstore brands in my tutorials as my videos are about TEACHING not PROMOTING plus they are less expensive and the results are always just as good.
Over the last few weeks, I've been using this palette more in my videos as this palette has a huge range of colours and it's the perfect palette for beginners, why buy 20 palettes when you can buy one??! and better yet... It's a bargin!!!!
Now that I've given the palette a chance, I do feel that it's a bargin for the price however I still feel some of the colours are not as pigmented as I would like or compared to other cheaper brands like MUA, and Coastal Scents.
As you can see from this swatch although the colours are nice and bright you can still see my skin underneath, On the eye these coloured don't look as pigmented but like I said earlier this doesn't apply to all the eyeshadows just a few.This problem can be fixed by using a primer or base underneth the eyeshadow especially if it's a similar colour, this will instantly make the shadows look more intense.
I would give this palette 7 out of 10 mostly for the cheap price tag and the huge selection of colours that never let me down.
Would I purchase again? No but I do find it handy. I find myself reaching for it when I can't find a colour I'm looking for.
