Merry Boxing Day....

It's been more than a minute since I've been or posted anything on blogger and believe me it's not for lack of trying. The last three months have been super busy that it seems like 24 hours is not enough for the day anymore.

Quick catch up, I started a full time Masters programme in September and it is kicking my ass...coupled with my part-time job, it seems like I don't even have any down time or blogging time. Anyway that was in the past. I've decided to become the master joggler in 2013 and focus on establishing my blog, maybe start making videos (what do y'all think? will you support me? ) and work on my portfolio as a makeup artist along with the studying and part-time work (am sure I can do them all lol).

Okk thats a quick catch up of what I've been up to....how are you guys doing? What's been happening in blogsville? Someone fill me in....

Here's my very Christmassy/Boxing Day look.....featuring steamy e/s (MAC) and stiletto l/s (Sleek).

Hope you like? Talk very soon loveliesss...

Merry Christmas & a very very happy New year to you and your loved ones.

♥ 

Beny 

Tales

Hey Loves...hope you are all well and enjoying the weekend?

I've been MIA for a while now so wanted to do a quick post to let you know am still alive and kicking like a new born baby. Will definitely get back to regular updates/ posts.
Did you notice my blog name change to "beautymaid"? What do u think? not quite sure I love it...oh well can always change it again.lol

You can keep up with me on Instagram where I post daily looks, all the food I shouldn't be eating and more...below are samples of what i get up to with my camera.

So if you on instagram, lets follow each other and get to know each other better.

Please let me know what you think of my new blog name.....

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Back to School Look 1 - a touch of blue

Hey loves, hope you've all had a good week? 

Since I'll be going back to university in September, I decided to create a few going back to school looks that'll be suitable for anyone.

 I opted for a blue eye liner to add a pop of the colour to the look but you can use any colour you prefer. On my lips, am wearing Revlon's Smoked Peach lipstick with a Barry M lip gloss on top.  

 I kept the rest of my face fairly simple and nude with a little contouring and Sleek's "sahara" blush on the cheeks.
UPDATE: completely forgot to mention that the blue eyeliner is from the MUA stand at Superdrug.

I absolutely love this look; simple, quick and not over the top. I'll definitely be wearing this to lecture.

To find out how I apply my foundation check out this post.

More back to school looks on the way...stay tuned

xoxo

Beny

MAC "Hug Me" Lipstick

Hi lovelies, hope you're all having a good week so far?  The weekend is almost here and I will like to share with you my new favourite "weekend" lipstick - Hug Me. I've worn this everyday of the past two weekends and I cannot get enough of it.

Hug me is described as a flesh pink lipstick with a lustre finish which I totally agree with. It disappears on my lips when applied and blends seamlessly with my skin tone. The lustre finish helps keep the lips moisturised and enables it to glide over the lips easily.   

It contains 3g of product and retails for £14 as part of MACs regular collection.

This is pretty pigmented; It gives a good colour pay off with a creamy finish. As with all nude lipsticks, it doesn't last all day so needs reapplying after some time especially after eating and drinking. Having said that, I absolutely love this lipstick. It is the perfect nude for that everyday/no-makeup look and will definitely recommend everyone to have this in their makeup bag or at least go to the MAC counters and swatch it.

Here are a few pictures of me wearing "Hug Me"

(Taken with the IPhone)

You can pick this up from MAC counters or website.

xoxo

Beny

All Time Fav: Sleek MakeUp's "Sahara" Blush

I go through phases with everything I own, one minute they are hot and next I don't even remember they exist but this blush right here *in my best Tamar Braxton voice* is my all time absolute favourite. I can wear this blush with any look for any occasion.

Sahara is a mid-tone orangey-brown matte blush with flecks of shimmer (does that make sense). It gives a warm glow with a natural finish - like I have nothing on.

As you can see, mine has seen better days; I've had this for over a year now and I haven't even hit pan and that's because It comes with a whooping 8g of product and retails for £4.49 (definitely wasn't that much when I got mine...blame recession).

I think this is definitely a must have esp for women of colour..try it and let me know what you think.

xoxo

Beny

FOTD: Why Wear RED....

When you can wear blue..lol

OK beauties!! Today's face was inspired by this beauty

Isn't she gorgeous?

I definitely wasn't brave enough to wear this out the house but am sure this will be very "cool for school" sometime in the future...hahahahha

Lip colour: Peek-A-Bloo by Sleek Makeup

Am off from work for a little bit so expect a lot more randomness/makeup fun...hehe

Hope you all had a great weekend and a great start to your week?

xoxo

Beny

Disclaimer: not sure where the models picture came from because my cousin sent it to my phone. if its yours please email me and I'll credit you immediately. 

FOTD: Yellow, Paches + Cream

Hey beauties!!! Hope you all had a great weekend?

This  look was loosely inspired by the one and only King Bey. This was one of the many fierce looks she wore for her Countdown video (see here) so I decided to recreate a toned down version suitable for everyday. 

For the eyes, I used a matte yellow e/s (Inglot) and a dark brown from the Sleek matte palette. You'll definitely need a good primer and a base as yellow e/s need a lot of packing on and pressing to get a good color pay off. I used NYX jumbo pencil (milk) but I would suggest using a yellow base as this will give a more intense bright yellow but I worked with what I had. 

After applying the base on the lid only, I cut my crease with a dark brown pencil then started the tedious process of packing the yellow on to the base. I blended out the brown pencil with the matte brown e/s towards my brown bone which i highlighted using honey spice e/s (Mary Kay).

For the lips, I decided on a nude/coral lip and paired NYX mauve lip pencil with Sleek's peaches and cream lipstick. 

Alright beauties, let me know what you think of this look and if you know of any extremely pigmented yellow e/s out there, please let me know

Have a great day....

xoxo

Beny

ELF 35% Off Sale

Hey beauties!!! ELF is having a 24 hour 35% off everything sale so go grab your bargain essentials...
click here to visit their website

xoxo

Beny

FOTD: Simple Gold + Brown with Nude Lips

Hey lovelies!!! How are y'all doing? The weekend is almost here and I am tres excited. It's been a very long week and I am looking forward to chillaxin with some cocktails & good food.

This is an easy, simple and quick nude eye look that I wear on a regular. Am wearing gold e/s on my eye lids, blended out using a dark brown e/s; lined my upper and lower lash line with black eyeliner and added natural lashes to glam it up a teeny bit. The great thing about this look is that you can add any lip colour you wish

For my lips, I used Rimmel's Tiramisu and MAc's Chestnut (lip pencils) along with Sleek's Naked lipstick.

Have a great weekend guys!!!

xoxo

Beny

Magazine Freebies: Glamour + Benefit Collab

Hey beauties!!! Wanted to let you all know about this great freebie.

Glamour magazine is giving away 3 benefit products in their July issue - the Bad Gal Lash, That Gal Primer and The Porefessional. These are travel sizes which is a great way to try out these products before investing in a regular size (as you all know Benefit definitely ain't CHEAP) so for £2, I think it's completely worth it. 

Other magazine freebies for next months issue includes:

• Marie Claire magazine are offering free Ciate nail polishes worth £9 and there are 3 colours to choose from (Bon Bon, Jelly Bean & Purple Sherbet)
• InStyle magazine are offering 2 full sized eye liners (black & French Navy)and full sized Big and Curvy Mascara all from The Body Shop.
• Red magazine are offering full a sized eye liner and mascara from Jemma Kidd Makeup School
• Elle magazine are offering a limited edition vest from Reiss in 3 colours - coral, mint green & white.

That's it (I think) if you know of any other freebies not mentioned please let me know in the comment box below. I'll love to get all of these items but since money doesn't grow on trees, I'll see what my pocket can afford definitely want to try some Jemma Kid.

have you bought any magazine cos of the freebie inside? which one would you go for if you haven't?

Alright thats it...Hope you are all having a great weekend? If you in the UK, what are your plans for the Jubilee weekend?

♥

Beny

Check Me Out

Hey beauties!!! Hope you are all having a good week so far? It's only Tuesday so we have a long way to go till the very long bank holiday weekend ahead (if you live in the UK). 


On a more positive note, I am featured on bloggers.com as the Editors Pick of the Day. *Screams* ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

I am super excited guys...don't really know what I did to deserve this but I am going to scream it to the roof tops till the whole world hears lol. 

Anywhoozle!! have a good night beauties and please check out bloggers. 

♥

Beny

| Review | Real Techniques Core Collection and Expert Face Brush

Hey beauties!!! Hope you are all having a nice chilled Sunday?

Am sure you've all heard of the Real Technique brushes...if you haven't click here for more info. So after reading many many great reviews, I decided to get some and add to my growing brush collection. To start my Real Techniques love, I got the Core Collection and the Expert Face brushes. 

The Core Collection is a set of four brushes ideal for applying your base to achieve a flawless HD finish. It also comes with a brush roll which can be turned into a brush stand and notes/ideas on how to use each brush on the back packaging. The brushes in this set include: a detailer brush, a pointed foundation brush, a buffing brush and a contour brush. 

These brushes are extremely soft, dense and feels amazing on the skin, it doesn't scratch or irritate my skin as some brushes do and blends the makeup seamlessly to give a skin-like finish. These brushes are perfectly shaped for easy product placement. My favourite from this set has to be the buffing brush which is great to use for liquid and cream products and gives me an air brushed finish. They haven't shed yet (I've only washed them twice) and cleans easily. The black bristles doesn't bleed or stain the white tips unlike some of the other brushes I own and oh yeah they don't leave hairs on my face which is a massive plus.  

The expert face brush is a newer release and not featured in any collection. It is perfect for applying liquid or cream products and it's oval/dome shaped design with soft bristles allows you to move the brush seamlessly around the contours of your face for an even finish. I really love this brush and will be getting another as a back up.

The Real Techniques brushes can be found at Boots but I purchased mine from lovemakeup. The core collection retails for £21.99 while the expert face brush retails for £9.99.

I think these are a must have in every makeup lovers brush collection and I hope you beauties agree with me...next stop The Starter Set. 

♥

Beny