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I’m all about liquid and gel blushes these days. In Spring and Summer I tend to avoid powder products and I stick to fresh looking, sheer colour. For the past month I have been relying on Giorgio Armani Blushing Fabric Second Skin Blush. I thought it was high Read more…
I love Agent Provocateur. In fact if I won the lotto it would be my first stop. There is nothing like luxury lingerie to make a girl feel like a million dollars. But since their items cost a small fortune I have been getting my Provocateur fix via their fragrance range. They just launched a new one – Petale Noir Eau de Parfum. Read more…
Now if you are a regular reader of my waffle you know how I can’t resist hair care products. If a product claims to make my hair softer, stronger or more manageable I buy it. Yes I have wasted a tremendous amount of money but beauty products really are my only vice. Read more…
Earlier today I blogged about the Urban Decay The Great and Powerful Oz Glinda palette and promised a review of the Theodora one. So here I am! Read more…
Pur Minerals has been available in the US for over a decade but has only recently made it’s way to Irish and UK shores. It’s job is to provide coverage and also improve the quality of the skin. As a rule I usually pass on mineral makeup. I have tried a few Read more…
My very first Urban Decay purchase was the infamous Ammo Palette. That must have been about ten years ago, shocker. I loved it but fall-out was always an issue, even with an eye base. I passed it on to a friend who had no issues with a shimmery face but I Read more…
We all love cheap and cheerful now and again. Essence and Catrice are two brands I reach for when I fancy a pharmacy/drugstore spree. I have a few items to show you from Essence’s Vintage District collection. Read more…
I had a nice Amy Day yesterday. I popped up to Therapie in Malahide for a well needed facial. My skin has dry patches, oily patches and some major large pore issues. Fine lines have also been on my mind. I haven’t tried any of Dr Murad’s products, which has to be some sort of a sin for a beauty blogger. Read more…
I have had Benefit High Beam in my possession on and off for the past seven years. It’s one of those products that I have completely ignored on my blog and in YouTube videos. Why? Because I accept it as part of my permanent collection. It doesn’t make me feel excited yet it works.
I’m a fan of Benefit’s beauty boxes so I have picked up a few mini size versions of High Bream over the years. Other than my very first bottle which was full size, mini’s have kept my going. I thought it was high time I reviewed this product!
I dabbled briefly with Moonbeam, which is warmer on the skin than High Beam. Although it looks lovely on my skin, warm and glowing it didn’t provide the fresh, well-slept look I get with High Beam. That being said, I would use Moonbeam when I have a tan, as High Beam is much pinker.
I apply it with my ring finer to my cheekbones and down the centre of my nose. On occasion I have mixed a little , very little, in with my foundation for some extra ooph. Texture wise, this is a liquid. It is not oily, greasy or creamy. More like a lotion. It would work well on oilier skins which is rare for a liquid highlighter. The finish is sheer, and provides subtle illumination.
As a highlighter this product isn’t earth shattering but it is very good and most of all it is reliable. If you don’t like powder based highlighters this might be a good option for you. High beam is pinker than all of highlighters I have in my collection. It will work well on fair skin but certainly isn’t for everyone. On the right skintone this product looks pretty and luminous. On the wrong skin tone it shows as a silvery, frosty pink.
A con to this products is definitely how it works on fine lines and pores. I find it tends to emphasize them a little, although it doesn’t seep in. For this reason I always apply it to the top of my cheekbones only, avoiding the outer eye area like the plague and also steering clear of the are of skin where my cheek meets my nose.
It is expensive (€26.50 / £18.50) but I can’t imagine you would run out considering the size of the bottle. If you love it then it’s good value for money. I wouldn’t un out and buy it but if you find yourself at the Benefit counter it’s worth asking the mua to apply it for you and see what you think. I’m a big advocate of try before you buy -less chance of buyers remorse.
I’m intrigued by Benefits latest addition to the ‘beam family’ – Sun Beam. This sounds like my cup of tea. Anyone tried it?
What are your thoughts on High Beam?
I have found myself drawn to mascaras with added benefits over the past few months – volumising serums, lash nourishes, growth encouragement serums etc. Many don’t work at all but you know me, I can’t resist a gimmick. That being said there have been a few that are worth a look. Read more…
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