Benefit: The Real Steal

I went to Sephora three days ago because I wanted to buy the lash amplifier but I ended up on buying also this set from Benefit. I'm so happy I finally own it because I've heard good things about it and I've been raving for it for the longest time.

I'm talking about Benefit's "They're Real" mascara. At first I was really hesitant on buying it but when the saleslady tried it on me, I immediately changed my mind.

Benefit "The Real Steal" set

price: 26.90 euro at Sephora

The set contains: "They're Real" mascara (full size), "They're Real" remover, (sample size) "They're Real" push-.up liner (travel size) 

"They're Real" mascara

The greatest mascara I've ever tried so far because it really does a great job on lengthening, volumizing and curling my eyelashes. I don't even need to use an eyelash curler. It's longwear and waterproof.

The tip of the wand is made for curling and separating the lashes while the rest is for lenght, volume and lift.

"They're Real" push-up liner

Along with the mascara, I've also got the "They're Real" push-up liner. It's so cute because it's a travel size one and I think it's great to start with a small one since I'm not familiar with this type of eyeliner: infact it's a gel eyeliner in a pen form! You have to twist the base once to "push up" the gel liner to the tip.

The tip of the liner makes the application much easier and smooth as it "hugs" the lashes in order to have a precise application. It is also gentle to use on the upper lashes to tightline. It's smudgeproof, waterproof and longwearing.

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Affordable make-up HAUL ;)

I've run out of foundation so I decided to buy it at UPIM. I've been using the Essence Stay All Day foundation for a long time and I thought of trying a new foundation this time. I was thinking of buying the Rimmel Match Perfection. I was lucky that all of the Rimmel foundations were on a special price and I ended up on buying another one. I needed also a new eyebrow pencil and I ended up on buying also a eyebrow powder. Then I saw a lip cream on the Essence stand and it reminded me of NYX lip creams (we don't have NYX here in Italy) I also bought one just to give it a try.

I really wanted to buy the Match Perfection foundation but I wasn't able to find the right shade for me since I tend to pick up a foundation one shade lighter than my skintone. I made some few swatches and I ended up on buying another foundation wich is the Lasting Finish by Rimmel. Afterwards I realised I've made the right decision on buying this foundation! ;)

(Original Price: 14.50euro

Special Price: 9.90euro)

The fact that it is a long-lasting foundation is a big plus for me. And I can't wait to try this out :)

I love the packaging and the logo on the cap as well

the other products that I purchased:

The eyebrow set comes only these shade. The set contains:

- 2 eyebrow shades

- 1 eyebrow brush

- a little pamphlet with the instructions

- 3 eyebrow stencils (which I will never use. hahahaha xD)

My trusty eyebrow pencil in the shade 02 brown

Essence Stay Matt lip cream in the shade 04 Silky Red

I'm starting to love this product <3 and I'll definitely buy the other shades.

affordable makeup HAUL

I went to Upim last saturday to buy a bronzing powder and a finishing powder. I've been using the bronzer of my Sephora makeup palette and I really don't like its satin finish so I decided to buy a matte one. I asked my boyfriend to come with me and help me to buy it.

We went to the Essence stand and I started to pick everything I like and my boyfriend told me to get only what I really need the most (kung hindi nya ako pinagsabihan, malamang ubos agad pera ko). At the end I got only two products from Essence: the "Sun Club" matt bronzing powder and the "All about matt!" fixing loose powder.

4.39 euro

Actually this bronzer is for blondes/lighter skin and the darker one wasn't available so I bought this. The shade is in "01 Natural" and it is a matt bronzing powder for a naturally sunkissed tan perfect for lighter skin types. It contains 0.52oz/15g of product and Its VERY big! Like the palm of my hand or even more. The packaging is made of plastic and it's transparent so you can see the product inside. The ingredients is written at the back. When you open it you can see a silhouette of two girls. It has a pleasant coconut fragrance.

4.29 euro

This is a WOW product and I really love it! It's a translucent powder good for a matt finish. It says what it does! It contains 0.38oz/11g of product. It's a fixing loose powder for a matt and natural finish all day long. It also helps to blend blush and foundation colors together, fixes makeup when applied as finishing powder and suitable for all skin tones. It's super mild and blendable and you don't need a lot of product.

I was about to pay when I saw the Maybelline "Baby Lips". I heard positive comments and reviews about this product and I really wanted to try them so I picked one lip balm but the saleslady told me that if I get two I would have a free gift: a bracelet.

2.99 euro each 

I've got only two: Peach kiss and Cherry me. I'm planning to get the other colors :) I haven't tried them yet because I still have my Labello lip balm.

♥ itsmeKANON