Benefit Cosmetics b.right!

My skincare routine has been pretty lacking as of late. Consisting of a mixture of mismatched products that didn’t really fit together I decided I needed a more streamlined approach, queue my favourite brand… Benefit Cosmetics! Now, I’ve tried a lot of Benefit products over the years but the skincare range wasn’t something that I’ve ever been bothered about. I don’t know why, maybe I just solely associate the brand with cosmetics and the link to skincare just never clicked. But after researching and finding out all I needed to know about the b.right skin care range (formulated to enhance skins natural radiance, don’t you know!) I would like to introduce you to my brand new routine…

I selected a trio of the b.right skin care offerings; a face wash/cleanser, an exfoliator/face mask and a three-in-one eye cream. See a theme here? Yep, the skincare range has followed suit with the rest of the cosmetics range and everything has a ‘dual or more’ purpose.

Let’s start with the Foamingly Clean Facial Cleanser. The soap free formula is full of amino acids to wash and cleanse the skin in just one step. The actual product eeks out the tube as a thick, pearlescent cream and lathers up really well…you only need a tiny amount of this as a little goes a long way! Massaging this into the skin is a delight; it foams up so you can give your face a good rub to get rid of any makeup and impurities. I also find I can also use this very gently on my eyelashes to dissolve and wash off mascara (and because it’s soap free it doesn’t sting!). After lathering up, massaging in and then washing off with warm water my skin has felt soft, clean and refreshed!

A product that can be used once or twice a week (or as desired) is the Refined Finish Facial Polish. The creamy formula is bursting with micro beads to scrub and slough off any deep routed makeup and dead skin cells. Created with seaweed and clay it can also be applied in a thicker layer and left on as a face mask to draw out any impurities and refine pores. The Refined Finish is very easy to use; as it is crammed full of micro beads you only need a small amount gently massaged into the face to feel it working, the beads are just the right size to give a deep polish without feeling scratchy or abrasive on the skin. I can see a noticeable difference after using this on my skin; it looks brighter and feels very clean and refreshed.

Finally the It’s Potent three-in-one eye cream. Now this is my theory radiance theory; we moisturise our skin to hydrate it, which in turn quenches the skins thirst and enhances its natural glow. I’m dubious as to how eye creams can fade dark circles but I do think using a light layer of moisture around the eyes will in time hydrate and brighten. This is why I like It’s Potent. No mumbo-jumbo, a three-in-one does it all fresh eye cream that is so smooth and light it feels like you’re massaging air around your eyes. The light, cucumber scented formula is best applied on the ring finger and very lightly massaged in, your eyes feel super hydrated, moisturised and supple after using.

It’s safe to say i’m loving my new routine and have been really impressed with the products. Brightening, softening and enhancing natural radiance comes as standard for this range and they are so easy to use…the bottles even have mini grips on them so you can can get as suddy in the shower as you like and never lose your grip! My stand out star has to be the Foamingly Clean…foamy, cleansing, takes of makeup and leaves skin supple, soft and radiant. Shiny, tight skin is a thing of the past!

Have you tried any of the b.right range before?

Benefit Watts Up!

Now that summer has come to an end (sobs) there’s one item in particular that will make the transition from summer essential to autumn skin saver. Benefit’s Watts Up is a gorgeous champagne highlighter that is perfect for all year round. The colour is beautiful, it is delicate but with strong pigmentation that accentuates cheek bones perfectly.

The cream stick formula makes application super easy; all you need to do is glide the product onto cheekbones, under brow bones and down the centre of the nose. The flip side of the product houses a little sponge which is great for buffing the product into the skin but it works equally well with brushes or fingers. The formula is great, it’s really precise so you can achieve a very natural look or build up the coverage for Hollywood glamour! A little tip for the latter look is to smoosh the product on your cheeks before foundation to give your glimmer an extra boost.

In the summer I was pairing this with Nars Laguna but for autumn it will work wonderfully with a darker hued cheek colour and with a glam red lip for the Christmas season.

Perfect for highlighter newbies and glowing glamour pusses alike, Watts Up is a product that will be staple in my makeup bag for all four seasons!

Have you tried it before?