May Beauty Favourites

Today both of us have decided to write a post together of the things we have been loving in the month of May. We have both picked our top 3 products and will tell you why they are so amazing below.

Jessica Brilliance Topcoat

This is a recent purchase but ever since getting it I have used it so often as it dries so fast so it makes me want to paint my nails more. It is not the most high shine but it is fairly long wearing so for me it is perfect. The bottle is 14.8mls and is just under £10 so not the cheapest but totally worth the price tag. 

Repurchase ? Maybe. I would like to try a different top coat next.

MAC Lipstick- So Chaud (Matte)

So I'm sure you know how amazing Mac lipsticks are however a Matte finish is not everyone's favourite but I think for a red lipstick staying power is what you want most. For me if it lasts a night out that shows its staying power is great and putting it to the test it does. So Chaud is not a very talked about lipstick but for my pale skin some of the other reds just were not right. Mac call this a reddish orange but I personally think its more red with a orange tint to it. This really is a must have lipstick to have in your collection because we all need a red.

Repurchase ? Yes if i ran out and did not have a better red to replace it with but it would be a Mac red lipstick for sure.

Benefit Box O' Powder- Dallas

This is a product I have had for sometime now but had put it in the back of my draws for months and forgot about it. I tried it again recently and feel back in love again its gives you a bit of a bronzed look which I need for sure but also a lovely summer glow. I am so glad to have this product in my daily routine again and even happier it did not hurt my bank this month.

Repurchase ? Yes. Again I would like to try a different brand first.

Ollie xxx

Battle of the Mascaras

Benefit They're Real Mascara Vs Clinique High Impact Mascara

For me mascara is a daily requirement along with concealer and foundation but which one is better?

So they are both high-end priced mascara with Benefit They're Real costing £19.50 for 8.5g and Clinque High Impact at a slightly lower cost of £16.00 for 8g. As I don't have full sized ones as I got them in gift sets either free with a purchase or for Christmas the cost is not an issue. 

No Mascara

Clinique High Impact Mascara
Cliniques Claim: High Impact Mascara is a multi-benefit mascara that adds maximum volume with definition and length. Specially developed brush and formula work together to dramatically thicken lashes while separating.

Benefit They're Real Mascara
Benefits Claim: Benefit They're Real! Beyond Mascara is the mascara that's beyond belief! This jet-black mascara lengthens, curls, volumises, lifts & separates lashes for a spectacular "out-to-here" look.

They both claim to add volume, length and separation but Clinique claim to add definition and benefit say their mascara curls too. I agree they both do add length, volume and separate the lashes but I feel Benefit wins hands down however I tend to wear that for special occasions or days i want a harsher look and the Clinique High Impact for day to day use. I personally would never purchase the Clinque mascara because I think drug store ones are more then likely just as good however I have brought the Benefit one before but when I next need a mascara I'm going to give some drug store ones a  test.


Ollie xxx