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Spending Ban and Project Pan!

Spending Ban and Project Pan!

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Isn't it cool how that rhymed?! (above images - just some of my stash) Today's post will be reflecting on my proposed resolution to control the inner hoarder in me. I'm someone who cannot deny myself of purchasing from a good sale or rejecting a cheeky offer. Additionally, I'm very intrigued by the newest releases in beauty.  My makeup/skincare/haircare
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Review: Benefit's Lollitint

Review: Benefit's Lollitint

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Benefit's newest addition to the tint family, Lollitint (purchased in my 2nd Benefit haul) couldn't arrive at a more perfect time. Pantone has announced Radiant Orchid as the colour of 2014! Yay, for being right on trend Benefit! Lollitint is  described as a candy-orchid tint for the lips and cheeks (sounds so dreamy!). (can't resist that! Image off benefitcosmetics.com) (love the cute packaging!)
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Friday, 17 January 2014

Spending Ban and Project Pan!

Isn't it cool how that rhymed?!





(above images - just some of my stash)

Today's post will be reflecting on my proposed resolution to control the inner hoarder in me.
I'm someone who cannot deny myself of purchasing from a good sale or rejecting a cheeky offer.
Additionally, I'm very intrigued by the newest releases in beauty. 
My makeup/skincare/haircare hoarding has even came to the attention of my own mother.
"Wow, I don't think you'll finish all that" she says.
Financially, I'm heading nowhere, if I don't stop and start saving. 
I've also begun to run out of space to store more makeup.
That is why, I've chosen to adhere to a spending ban and participate in Project Pan.
It's time for an intervention. "No more spending on makeup" my best friend says. But did I listen? No. Unfortunately, I'm a horrible friend in that aspect. 

I'm also trying to refrain from opening up emails celebrating sales and specials.

To make it short and sweet, I'll try not to spend on makeup, skincare and haircare products unless it's essential items that needs to be replenished. Makeup has a higher priority to be finished up on my list, so I'm aiming to hit pan/finish up 10 products from this category. I'm not too bothered by the amount of skincare and haircare products; this ban is mostly focusing on my exponentially increasing makeup collection.

Starting off 2014 with a clean start. A wiser start too.

Despite not 'hauling' much from this time onwards I'll still be showcasing reviews and past hauls I've sneaked in!
I'll keep you posted on my empties. The spending ban/Project Pan will commence now and end at the beginning of April 2014.

Stay beautiful everyone!
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Monday, 6 January 2014

Review: Benefit's Lollitint

Benefit's newest addition to the tint family, Lollitint (purchased in my 2nd Benefit haul) couldn't arrive at a more perfect time. Pantone has announced Radiant Orchid as the colour of 2014! Yay, for being right on trend Benefit! Lollitint is  described as a candy-orchid tint for the lips and cheeks (sounds so dreamy!).

(can't resist that! Image off benefitcosmetics.com)

(love the cute packaging!)

Unscrewing the lid you get a nail polish applicator to transfer the product onto the cheeks and lips.
The product itself is of a milky nature similar to the consistency of Benefit's Posietint. After applying the thin layer to my cheeks, I blend everything in immediately with my fingers and the result is sheer (lilac/pink) yet buildable to an intense purple/fuschia shade.
The product blends in seamlessly on the cheeks in comparison to Benefit's Benetint. The tint is surprisingly very wearable and would look beautiful on all skin tones.
Application on the lips however, is a bit disappointing. I did not achieve a even stain and had to apply many layers, which is expected as I don't fare well with lip stains. Additionally, my lips looked dried out - not a pretty sight!
Despite the negative attributes, wear time was quite good depending on the base. Over a BB cream base, the stain lasts around 8 hours. Over bare cheeks, I presume the wear time would be greater.



(swatches in daylight: single layer and blended out)

(Hello! Lollitint on my cheeks and lips)

Overall I love this product more than Benetint! If you found Posietint to be too light for your liking you might enjoy Lollitint. Additionally, if you've enjoyed using Benefit's Hervana you might also like Lollitint. The aforementioned stain could easily be the liquid version of Hervana - a great pairing if you ask me!

Lollitint retails for $30 (12.5 mL/0.42 fl. oz.) on the Benefit website and is available in Australia sometime NEXT MONTH at the usual Benefit cosmetics stockists.

So, beauties will you be embracing the new year with Benefit's Lollitint? I mean, for the prettiest (flirtiest) flush that's right in season (BANG ON TREND), why not?
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