Topbox February 2013

This month I received another 'Prive' box from Topbox and this time the brand was one of my ultime favorites, Benefit! I was absolutely delighted when I began unboxing :). Though the doll on the packaging kind of creeps me out :P.

I couldn't be happier with what I received. Definitely the best Topbox I've had so far. A lot of well known products were included as well as a sample of a product that has only just been released!

Things included:

POREfessional 

Total Moisture Facial Cream

Benetint

Dandellion Gloss and Powder

Fine One-One

An invitation to a Benefit's event at your local Sephora 

Everything was packaged very well so nothing could possible get damaged while being delivered.

I love the selection of products, and the size of the samples (well, except maybe the Fine One-One). I'm also going abroad soon so these are perfect for travel size :). And I've been wanting to try POREfessional for ages! The only complaint I would have is the lipgloss. It's the first thing I've tried so far and the color pay off was disappointing, very very sheer. But then again, that all simply comes down to personal preference.

Overall, I'm really pleased with this month's Topbox! What are your thoughts on this box? :)

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They're Real vs. The Falsies (review)

Every beautyjunkie on Youtube or through blogposts will have mentioned these mascaras multiple times throughout the year. They can easily be labeled as the most raved about mascaras in 2012. However, I've decided to review them side by side for those who cannot make up their mind on which to go out and purchase :).

I'll start off with The Falsies by Maybelline:

Pros: 

Lengthening 

Thickening

Budget friendly (I got mine on sale for only $4.99, and the normal average price is $8.99)

Bottom Lashes look very natural 

Easy to remove

Easy to reach inner corner lashes

(No Mascara)

(With 'The Falsies', top and bottom lashes)

Cons:

Formula is very dry

Flakes

Keeps hold/curl for only a couple hours

Gives the appearance of spider lashes

Doesn't separate lashes well

Now, let's have a look at They're Real by Benefit:

Pros:

Lengthening

Thickening

Wet Formula

Natural looking

Doesn't flake or smudge

Keeps hold for almost the whole day

Easy to reach inner corner lashes

Lashes look smooth (not clumpy)

(With 'They're Real', only top lashes)

(With 'They're Real!', top and bottom lashes)

Cons:

Not easy to remove

Expensive (around $30 for full-size)

Lashes sometimes stick together while blinking 

Bottom lashes look a bit unnatural/too thick (personal opinion) 

Overall, I do personally greatly prefer They're Real by Benefit. I love the formula and it just sits perfectly all day. I use to stop putting mascara on my bottom lashes because it would always end up smudging by the end of the day (gotta love sexy Racoon eyes!), but never with the Benefit mascara. It really is a high quality mascara that is worth splurging on. The Falsies just make my lashes feel a bit too dry.

But I do have a good tip if you want to get the Benefit mascara without spending more than you feel comfortable with: buy the mini version at Sephora. It's only $12! I can never 'finish' a mascara by the time you're suppose to throw it out so a mini version is perfect for me :).

Which mascara do you prefer? :)

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Benefit Coral My World

I have been yearning to get the Coralista blush by Benefit for a while now, but wasn't willing to pay for the full price ($28.50). So when I saw a small set of the blush with a highlighter for only $12.50 at Sephora, I jumped on the opportunity!

Though they are small, they will last a long time, especially the blush. Both are very complimentary and especially perfect to use if you're on holiday and have a slight tan. 

This is officially my new favorite blush. It's a peachy/coral shade with a hint of gold shimmer. Though it is a bit more matte when applied to the cheeks and not too harsh. It's build-able and lasts all day too, only lasts a couple hours without a primer.  

Sun Beam is the perfect bronze-gold highlighter. It's a liquid rather than a powder, which is very nice. It goes perfectly with the blush :).

Both products are stunning and this small Benefit box would definitely be a nice present to give during holidays without having to spend too much money :). 

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