Benefit Cosmetics Oxygen Wow Foundation - Review

Hey everyone, 

A lot of you asked on my Instagram for a review on this foundation, which I know a heap of you are curious about, which is the Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Foundation. 

First of all, this foundation is a little pricey, being around $55 AU at Benefit Counters, and all shades are VERY yellow based. 

Packaging - This foundation has sleek, clear plastic packaging with a frosted, matte finish. It has a pump, and when you dispense the product, a device inside pushes the remaining product to the top. There is no wastage at all with this product because of this. Unlike most traditional foundations with a pump, which product gets left over and wasted in the bottle. The bottle itself is very lightweight. 

Formula - This foundation is very, very runny and thin. It doesn't have a scent I could particular pick up on. This foundation would probably not be very good for combination/oily silk types it is very dewy. All the foundations in this line are very yellow based, so be aware of that and keep it in mind if you're considering purchasing this product. I do not find that this product oxides on me at all. This foundation is not particularly long wearing, even on dry skin types as it is so thin and extremely dewy. This feels like you're wearing nothing on the skin, it doesn't weigh you down and doesn't look or feel cakey.

Coverage - This provides a light/medium coverage when first applied, and when built upon, can become medium to full coverage. It is very easy to layer as the formula is so thin.  

The photo below shows one thin layer on one side of my face, you can also see how yellow the product is. 

The next shows my whole face covered in one thin layer. It looks very natural and skin like, as some imperfections still poke through. 

The next photo shows my whole face with two thin layers, and definitely medium to full coverage.

Finish - This is definitely an extremely dewy finish foundation. I would not recommend this at all to those who have oily/combination skin. I feel this would only work for normal to dry skin types. This foundation gives you a beautiful healthy glow to the skin, and makes you look very radiant without looking oily. 

Overall, this is a beautiful foundation for those who have dry to normal skin, but I would stear clear of it if you don't.  If you love a nice, dewy finish foundation that won't feel cakey or heavy on the skin, this one is for you.

Thanks for reading. X

Benefit They're Real Push Up Liner - Review

There has been a lot of hype about Benefit Cosmetics' latest release into the world wide market - The new 'Push Up Liner'. This liner is very innovative. I myself, am a very big fan of gel liner, and have used it for years. I prefer it over a liquid eyeliner, so when this was released of course I was very curious to give this new product a try. 

First of all, it has sleek packaging, with a twisting opening. I enjoy the fact that you have to twist the top to open the product because if you take this product on-the-go, the cap won't come off and you won't damage/waste the product. 

The very tip of the applicator, unlike a regular eyeliner pen/stick, is shaped like a thin angled brush, so creating a nice wing is very easily achievable. The tip is also made out of a flexible, yet firm rubber. The applicator holds down the lashes so they don't get in the way when applying the product, which is sometimes a problem when using other eyeliner products. 

The product itself is very creamy for a gel liner. A lot of people say this product is dry, but if you're a regular user of gel liners, you'll find this product is extremely smooth. It's very easy and smooth to apply. One thing I do not like about this product though, is that if you want to go over a part of the eyeliner you have already applied, if the liner has dried, it can take off the liner that is already there and become a little patchy. But it isn't a problem that's hard to fix. 

I think this product would be hard to use if you're after very subtle, very thin line. As the applicator isn't as precise as the likes of a lot of liquid eyeliner brushes/pens on the market. On first use of this liner, it was hard to not make the line dramatic. 

Overall, this is a great, innovative product that is certainly ahead of the pack in terms of packaging and innovation. The formula is good, and is one of the best gel liner formulas I have used. But.. I honestly don't think it's worth the hefty $35AU price tag that it will set you back. It is a great product, but for the price, there are better gel liners, such as the Rimmel Scandaleyes gel liner or the one by Maybelline, but if you're after an easy application, without the need for a brush, this product is for you.

xo,JARNAHBEAUTY 

Top Five Favourite Products of the Moment

Hi all,

Today's post is dedicated to my top five favourite products I have found my self reaching for lately, why I love them, and why you need them in your life (shopping addiction waddup). These are all drugstore, except for one, so they won't take a major hit to your bank account. 

The first product is the Australis Colour Inject lipstick in 'Lick the Icing'. I have loved this product ever since it came out last year, and own many backups since when it first came out it was supposed to be limited edition. It is a beautiful light lilac/lavender purple which has blue based pink tones. This colour is gorgeous, and the formula is fantastic and long wearing. The only thing I don't like about this product is the smell and taste on the lips, that part isn't great.. The colour looks a bit pink in the photo, because of flash but is more purple in real life. If you like Mac 'Saint Germain' and Mac 'Snob', try this out, because I guarantee you'll become hooked on this colour, just as I have.

Second off the rank is the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind primer. This is extremely silicone based, but unlike the likes of the Benefit Porefessional, if you use too much of this product, it doesn't sink into pores, and just sits on the surface. However, when you use the appropriate, small amount, this product is a fantastic primer. It really does make my make up last all day, and keeps any shine at bay. This retails for around $14 AU but you can often find this on sale. 

Overall, this is one of the better primers on the Australian drugstore market, and there's a reason why. It's a great product.

The next product is the Benefit Boxed Powder in 'Hervana'. This is an absolutely GORGEOUS, light, baby peachy-pink, and looks stunning on pale-medium skin tones. This has a combination of purple, peach, orange and white shades, but when swirled together, they become a beautiful light peach colour. This is a very long wearing blush. I wore this last week. I applied it at 7am and at 7pm that night it was still there. This blush isn't cheap, at $55Au from Benefit Counters in Myer, but because this is such a stunning colour, it's a great investment (splurge..either way).

Another product I have been loving is this  pH Matchmaker bronzer for light skin by Physicians Formula. I picked this up from Priceline for only $4.88, in the current sales. This product is very pale, and is perfect for my porcelain fair skin. It has a little bit of shimmer in it, but when applied it looks very natural, and isn't very warmed toned, which is great for fellow pale skinned girls. This is a fantastic bronzer for winter, as it's not very intense. 

The last product is one of my new favourite drugstore foundations, the Loreal Nude Magique in 120 Ivory. The colour of this particular shade looks a little dark at first, but when applied it becomes less of an opaque darker colour, as the product itself is so lightweight  and sheer. I love this because it saves me so much time when doing my makeup. It sets itself to a powder finish, so I only need a TINY amount of powder over the top and I'm good to go. 

This is a fantastic product for girls with normal - dry skin as it is a serious time saver when getting ready. It has a flawless yet natural finish and is very long lasting on my skin type. 

Thanks for reading, and stay tuned for most posts on all things beauty. 

xo, JARNAHBEAUTY