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best curling mascara for straight lashes

Who has time to curl their lashes everyday before getting out the door?  I know I certainly don’t.  I can barely make it to the school gates on time as it is, so adding steps to my beauty routine in the mornings just isn’t an option.  I’ve often said I like time-saving make-up and beauty products that still work well and do exactly what they promise.  And if I find any goodies, I will share them here.

best curling mascara

I’ve long been a fan of Benefits ‘they’re real!’ mascara as it is probably the best mascara I’ve used in ages.  So last week when mine ran out, I headed back to the Benefit counter to get another one.  When I got there something that I hadn’t seen before caught my eye – a new curling mascara.  So I asked a few questions and then tried it for myself.  The new mascara from Benefit is called roller lash and it’s all about curling and lifting your lashes without needing to use a curler beforehand.  I snapped it up and I’m really pleased with it.  It definitely curls and lifts and makes your eyes look wider and more open.  And it cuts out the need for curling your lashes first so saves time too.  In truth, I hardly ever curled my lashes beforehand as I am somehow always doing my make-up in a hurry, no matter what time of day.  But I have straight lashes so always had the best intentions of doing a bit of curling.  Now I don’t need to and that makes me very happy!  I think I may have found the best curling mascara for me.

best curling mascara for straight lashes

Benefit’s roller lash will probably be even more effective if used with ‘they’re real’ mascara but for me, I’m quite happy to stick to one for the time being.  It lengthens a fair amount and curls well so I’m pretty happy with the results.  If you look especially on the left eye in the pic above you can see what I mean. I am already a Benefit cosmetics fan as they are one of the brands that I’ve found that really do what their make-up claims to do and also products like this curling mascara that save me time are always welcome in my beauty bag.  What’s the best curling mascara you have tried?  Any recommendations?

I should add that this isn’t a sponsored post – in fact none of my beauty posts are sponsored.  I buy things I like the sound of, I try and if I like them, I share them with you. 

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"quick makeup for busy mums"

A few weeks ago, I went for a make-up consultation with Fre-ya Barker at Fenwicks Bond St.  I wanted to try a few new beauty  products so rather than go from counter to counter at a department store, I thought it would be so much easier to go to one place where you are not restricted to any one brand.  Fre-ya is an independent make-up artist who is not tied to any brand and so she uses a very broad range.  She creates a look for you based on what you’re looking for and her entire fee (£50) is redeemable against products.  

I got to try a whole lot of make-up some of which was fantastic but the stand-out product of the day for me was this Stila 10-in-1 illuminating beauty balm.  Applied over clean , moisturised skin, the second I had it on I noticed a very visible difference in my skin.  My skin tone was more even, my skin looked brighter and fresher and overall I was very impressed.  Even though the balm is coloured, it doesn’t have any colour once applied to the skin.  It can be used on its own or under foundation/tinted moisturiser.  This is my new go to product for when I need a very quick fix and don’t have time to layer on loads of make-up.

As I mentioned a while ago, I’m not heavily in to make-up on a daily basis but I do love a product that really works, saves me time and makes me look and feel good.  In the mornings, especially during school time, like every other mum I’m busy getting life organised so I don’t have bags of time to spend on make-up.  Now I see myself applying this each morning with a dash of blush and spot of lip gloss for the school run.  All done in under three minutes.  This Stila illuminating beauty balm is just the thing for me and any mum who needs a quick skin brightner especially when time is of the essence.

Have you tried it?  What do you think?

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"best face highlighter and tint"

I’m no make-up junkie.   Over the years my make-up use has actually decreased when it probably should have increased! I’m not one to spend hours applying make-up; I just don’t have the time or the patience anymore.  But I still want to look and feel good so I’m always searching for quick and easy to use products with maximum results.  When I do come across a product that delivers without hours of effort, it’s a keeper.  These 2 little jars by Benefit fall in to this category and are my ‘can’t live without’ make-up bag essentials.

Benetint adds a natural looking rosy tint to my cheeks in seconds.  In the morning before the school run, when every second counts and when I’m busy tending to everyone elses needs before mine, this is what adds that hint of natural looking colour to my face especially on those dull skin days.  On top of that goes high beam which gives a subtle healthy glow to my face and I love that you don’t need any fancy brushes to apply either one, just the bottle and your fingers.   I thought I would start sharing a few of my finds here in case you are like me too –  a mum looking for quick, easy but effective little tools to make you look and feel better when time is very limited.

What are your favourite quick and effective make-up tips and tricks?  I’d love to hear in the comments.

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