Review and 1st Impressions: Benefit Cosmetics: High Beam

Hey Everybody!
Today's post is a review and first impression on Benefit Cosmetic's well known highlighter 'High Beam' so if you like all things , make-up , girly and shimmery, have a read. After finally giving in to the temptation and buying this product, here's my thoughts on it. Enjoy! 

The Packaging: 

This was one of the things that drew me to the product in the first place! It comes in a gorgeous pastel pink coloured box which mimics the actual colour of the product.

When you open the box the product itself comes in a glass bottle with a white lid that actually has the brush attached to it, kind of like a nail polish bottle. In my opinion this is a great advantage as it makes the product more practical and is great to have for when you're travelling or don't want to bring too many things in your make-up bag.

The Product Itself:

On my skin tone , when applied it left a very dewy and natural finish. It gave a nice highlight when blended over my foundation , it left a natural glow. The pigment of the product is an extremely pale peace to almost pearly pink. It is a very light consistency which made it easy to blend into the skin and other make-up with a flawless finish that was quick and easy to achieve. 

Is It Worth The Money?: 

Benefit's 'high beam' is about €30-€32 here in Ireland. This price makes it a mid to high end product. However, in my books its worth every cent! The bottle may  look small at only 13.0ml but the product lasts a long time. When applying the product a little goes a long way and the pearly finish lasts all night. It does exactly what it should and more and who minds paying for a product that actually works? No one. 

Well guys and gals , there's my opinion if you want to find out more go try it for yourself and see. Benefit Cosmetics are sold in Boots and Debenhams, Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, Dublin Ireland or can be bought on line ( http://www.benefitcosmetics.com) 

Talk Soon, 

Laura x

Debs/Prom Advice! Things I wish I knew Before The Big Night

So that time of year has arrived again, the biggest social event of your life as a secondary school student. In Ireland when you're finally finished school it's time to celebrate and there's no better way to do that by dressing up and spending 12 hours partying it up with your friends. Here's the top 10 things that I wish I had known before mine. 

•  Enjoy the day

The Debs only happens once, it is one night of the year where you say your last goodbyes and the last time that you and all of your classmates will be altogether at the same time. It symbolises the end of an era, from starting secondary school as a dorky teenager to making friendships and really growing into a young adult. Forget about all the other little things involved and don't forget to do it right and have fun. It only happens once but if you do it right? Once is more than enough

• The Dress 

For us girls, the dress you wear on the night is probably the best and most stressful part of the whole occasion. Will it be long or short? Tight or flowly? Make sure you have one thing for certain, that YOU feel comfortable in it. After hours of searching for the perfect gown you don't want to be spending the whole night fixing it and being afraid it will fall down, find a dress which is pretty, flattering and if the measurements are wrong bring it to an alteration place, it costs a little more money but will leave you with a stress free dress that fits perfect in no time.

• Not Like The Movies

Things WILL go wrong, it's how you handle them that will make or break your night. Makeup and hair won't always turn out the way you want , nor will fake tan but no matter what beauty bust ups you have take them all in your stride. Nearly everyone there will have one thing they're not happy about on the night but to everyone else they look fantastic. Just remember that to everyone else you'll look fantastic too.

• The 'Date'

For those of you without a Prince Charming the word 'date' might send you in you in panic mode. There is no reason to panic, your 'date' is usually only around for your pictures and then the night is spent with your friends, whether you have a date or not it's not the end of the world, you can still go and have a great time. One major peace of advice I would give all your beauties though is to make sure whoever you do bring, you're comfortable around, someone you can have fun with and enjoy yourself with, the last thing you want is an awkward silence.   

•  Say Cheese!!!

Pictures! Pictures! Pictures! It's going to be your last night with everyone you grew up with so make sure you capture the best moments of the night. 

my debutaunt ball year 2013 with all of my classmates