I actually managed to pick up all the bits I wanted too in three shops, John Lewis, Boots and Topshop.

I was lucky enough to find that one of the end caps in Boots had hundreds of premium nail varnishes in the sale for as little as £1.50! After rummaging through I picked up the above two by Nails Inc for £2.50 each, usually £12 each. A lot of the ones in the sale were odd colours and glitter varnishes which everyone knows are a pain to remove, I'm guessing that's why they were in the clearance section.

Next I went to Topshop, I was actually looking for their cream highlighter only when I got there I found that it's discontinued and they're not doing it anymore. I was hugely disappointed about this as I had used the tester in another Topshop and wanted it straight away. I decided that because that one was so good the replacement must meet it's standards if not better so I grabbed that one whilst I was there. I also picked up a lipstick in the colour Boardroom which is like a Taupe/Brown colour.

Lastly I went to John Lewis and spent hours in Mac trying to chose the things I wanted. A friend of mine had recommended the Prep + Prime Fix spray so I knew I was definitely going to pick that up. I also wanted a brown lip liner and I couldn't find one myself so one of the Mac girls recommended the colour Cork which looked amazing however I got home to find it's not quite what I wanted but I still like it so it's not an issue, The last thing I picked up was a matte lipstick in Whirl, I saw Kylie Jenner wearing this colour in a magazine and I absolutely fell in love with it.

I also picked up Nail Envy by O.P.I for sensitive, peeling nails, another recommendation from a friend. My nails are in terrible condition and are constantly peeling so I thought I'd give this a go, however it's not been so successful.

Below are a few swatches from the 2 lipsticks and lip liner.

From left to right : Boardroom, Whirl, Highlighter & Cork

Please let me know if you would like any in depth reviews on any of these products and would happily oblige.

Thanks for reading.

xxx

First things first, this box is so cute. It comes packaged in a smooth, glossy, green card box and then inside is an even cuter box. The box inside seems very high quality and durable, I love the choice of colours used and this box is sending me loads of spring/summer vibes.

Inside the box there are 6 items, I can't remember the exact price of the box but I think it was around £25-£30 so for Benefit that's pretty reasonable - even if the products are miniature! The box also comes equipped with a little tips and tricks book which I always find really handy as I'm no expert when it comes to applying make-up.

Let's start with the dandelion blush, it's very small and compact which is good for travelling and also comes with the perfect size applicator. Sometimes I find blusher brushes are too big and I end up applying blusher in all the wrong places but this one is perfect. The shade is a sort of peachy colour which is ideal for spring, I tend to side with caution when it comes to blusher as I have very rosey cheeks and can end up looking like a clown if it's not applied properly. That being said I do like quite this one, it's easy to apply and is a subtle but sweet tone. 

Next up is the dandelion lip gloss, I'll be quick with this. I don't get on with lip glosses, my hair always gets stuck to it and I just don't like the glossy look so instantly I gave this away to a family member.

We all know Benefits Roller Lash is number 2 in the Mascara market up before Benefits They're real mascara, so they're obviously doing something right. I really like this mascara and I definitely felt like I had falsies on but without the added annoyance of the glue and bits poking in your eyes. I paired this with Benefits They're Real Lash Primer and it worked wonders, I did my make-up around 630pm and it was still going strong by 3am. 

Next is my absolute favourite product and one of the main reasons for the purchase of this box, and its the High Beam. I haven't jumped on the highlighter band wagon until now, this is so amazing. It comes in a nail varnish like bottle and is so easy to apply - something I always look for in beauty products is easy application. This is a cream based product so it's easy to blend, it doesn't dry to a sticky substance and it definitely doesn't make your face look oily.

Last is the Posie Balm, I haven't actually used this yet but I will say one thing, the lid was an absolute nightmare to get off. It was really stiff and I still don't know whether you're supposed to pull or twist it off.

Overall I'm quite please with this box, I'd much prefer to buy a box with several smaller products so I can try them before deciding whether to buy the full size products, as we all know Benefit can be a little pricey. I will definitely be buying the full size versions of High Beam and Roller Lash, and although I enjoy the blush I don't think I'll get through it quick enough to buy the full version.

Thanks for reading 

xxx

P.s Let me know if any of you have tried High Beam or Benefits new highlighter called Shy Beam as I'm dying to know peoples thoughts!

First and foremost I'd like to thank Maia; for nominating me, this was very unexpected but most appreciated. I see people nominating each other and getting involved in this award but as a new blog with very little followers I didn't think I'd be one of those people, but here I am so thank you Maia.

The award is a way to recognize and discover new, smaller up and coming blogs, so I am super happy to be doing this.

1. What is one makeup product you think is over-hyped?

As much as fellow bloggers are going to hate me for saying this I think it's the Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish cleanser. Yes it's a fantastic cleanser, I don't dispute that but the way it's talked about it's as if it makes us 10 years younger and gives us flawless skin.