The BeautyButterfly

Packaging and tube of Benefit Boi-ing Cakeless Concealer in shade 3 Who for: Anyone who wants full coverage concealer that doesn’t cake First impressions: The shade looks a little dark for me After one week: Brilliant on its own and with foundation After one month: Lasts all day and doesn’t cake Stockists: Benefit, John Lewis, Debenhams, QVCUK I am the type of person that knows she needs concealer but doesn’t know where to apply it.   When I went to have my Brow Wax and Tint with Emma at John Lewis Grand Central Birmingham, she colour-matched me and applied it to my under-eye area, nose and chin to reduce the redness.   I was impressed with how my skin look with just the concealer on.   I was surprised that she had used shade 3 on me.   I thought I would have been shade 1 or 2.   It was the Beauty Product of the Month on QVCUK.   I am glad I did.   I don’t have to wear a full face of foundation every day I can apply concealer ...

Bottle of Liz Earle Eyebright Soothing Eye Lotion Who for: Anyone who wants to revitalise and refresh tired eyes First impressions: Eyes feel soothed After one week: Eyes aren’t as irritated After one month: Eyes feel less scratchy Stockists: Boots, John Lewis, QVCUK I have previously used this and having been diagnosed with Dry Eye and MGD, I hoped that this would help keep my eye area clean and moisturised.   I use it as part of my skincare routine in the morning and evening and as compress when my eyes feel sore, tired and itchy.   As part of my morning routine it helps remove sleep from my eyes.   During my evening routine it helps make sure that I have removed my eye makeup and keep my eyelashes clean.   I keep one in my drawer and another in the fridge to use when I need a compress.   It is cool and soothing to my eyes and since using it regularly I have attached the noticed that the symptoms of Dry Eye and MGD are under control...

Lola Makeup by Perse Chubby Cream Lipstick in Pomegranate Who for: Anyone who wants the coverage of a lipstick and the moisture of a lip balm First impressions: Ideal for carrying around in my backpack After one week: The ideal finishing touch any kind of makeup look After one month: The perfect red shade for every day Stockists: Lola I was kindly sent this by Lola Makeup to review.  I chose the Pomegranate shade and I am very pleased with my choice.  It doesn’t need a lipliner to be applied first as it doesn’t bleed into the fine lines that I have around my mouth.  The pencil shape helps apply it to the lip area perfectly.  There is enough pigment to give a hint of colour to the lips and is moisturising without being sticky.  I like to apply it straight from the bullet but it is creamy enough to be applied with fingertips to give a more edgier look to the lips.  Some cream lipsticks make the skin on my lips peel off this doesn’t...

Packaging and tube of NYX On the Rise Volume Liftscara Who for: Anyone who wants Lash Lifts but are scared First impressions: Weird Brush After one week: Like the matte finish After one month: Needs two or more coats Stockists: NYX, Boots, Superdrug, CultBeauty, LookFantastic, ASOS, Debenhams, Selfridges I was kindly sent this to review by NYX.   The brush is a weird shape which I have never seen on a mascara before.   It is hourglass shaped but also rounded.   The bristles are all the same length.   It also has a swiper in the tube so that the brush has the right amount of product on.   I found it difficult to apply to my inner corner lashes as I couldn’t figure out how best to hold the brush to get them – I did poke myself in the eye several times.   It applies lovely and has a matte finish which I love.   The first week I only wore one coat and didn’t notice much lift effect to my lashes.   The second week onwards I a...

Pencil and packaging of Benefit BADgal Bang 24 Hour Eye Pencil in Blue Who for: Anyone who wants an eyeliner that stays put First impressions: Lovely rich dark blue After one week: Makes my hazel eye colour more green After one month: Lasts doesn’t smudge and emphasises my eyes Stockists: Benefit, John Lewis, Debenhams I have in the past used coloured eyeliners but have always gone back to either black or brown.  I liked but not love the They’re Real Eyeliner, I found I had issues with the green, blue and purple eyeliners.  I wasted more on a sheet of tissue than I had put on my eye.  They would release product when not in use and would break off when I applied them.  When I saw that Benefit had released a new eyeliner, I couldn’t wait for my Brow Wax and Tint appointment to try it.  Emma at John Lewis, Grand Central Birmingham demonstrated the purple and blue.  I am glad that I tried the blue first as this is the colour and tex...

Packaging and tube of Benefit BADgal Bang Mascara in Blue Who for: Anyone who wants volume that doesn’t drop First impressions: Very bright After one week: I like that it applies as a bright blue shade but dries to a darker blue After one month: Love the way my eyes and lashes look Stockists: Benefit, John Lewis, Debenhams I am a girl who doesn’t try coloured mascara, I always stick to black or brown but mainly black.  I love BADgal Bang and how my lashes look.  This has made me switch to coloured mascara.  You have all the benefits of BADgal Bang instead of black it is blue.  At first it applies as a bright blue as it dries it changes to a darker blue.  My lashes are separated and voluminous without looking clumpy.  The Christmas tree brush helps apply from root to tip and all the fine lashes at the inner and outer corner of your eyes.   My eyes lined with BADgal Liner in Midnight Blue witho...

Liz Earle Lavendar and Basil Botanical Body Wash Who for: Anyone – young or old, oily, combination, dry or sensitive First impressions: Thick gel that smells gorgeous After one week: Skin feels soft After one month: Skin feels soft and doesn’t need lotion afterwards Stockists: Liz Earle, Boots, QVC UK, John Lewis This bodywash is loved both by myself and my hubby.   It is not an overly female fragrance and leaves our skin feel hydrated and smooth.   I like to use a muslin cloth and my hubby uses a sponge.   It lathers brilliantly whatever method used to apply it to the skin.   The lather is a gentle lather that cleans the skin without stripping it and leaves a very light fragrance behind.   I do not need to apply any body lotion after using this as my skin isn’t left feeling tight or sore.   It is just hydrated and nourished and more importantly clean.