Monday, 15 October 2012

Benefit That Gal Brightening Face Primer - Review




I got this primer a few months ago when it was a freebie in Glamour Magazine. I loved it and I ended up with three of the little samples.

I don't tend to use a primer everyday, I would rather have 5 more minutes in bed than spend 5 minutes longer on my make-up and have doing my make-up in 5 minutes down to a tee. I use this primer when I am having a dull skin day, usually after a really bad night sleep due to a teething toddler.

It really does brighten my complexion and give the illusion that I have had a little more than 4 hours sleep. I really love Benefit products for a tired day, Eye bright is another great product. 

A small amount of this pink, strawberry scented cream is all you need to create a lovely glowing base for your foundation. It would also work great alone, I need a foundation as my skin is terrible at the moment.

I find my foundation goes on a lot smoother and more even with this underneath, and my skin has a healthy glow look to it, even with foundation on top. I don't think it makes too much of a difference to the lasting power of my foundation and I wouldn't think it would be great for those with very oily skin. The Porefessional would be a better choice there. 

The application is more like a moisturiser and feels lovely on the skin, much more enjoyable than the Porefessional which I find feels slightly uncomfortable on application.

Overall this is an amazing primer for when your skin needs a little pick me up. It would be great for people with dry skin as well as normal skin. I found it does not react with my sensitive skin, which is a huge bonus.

I really want to buy the full size of this, so will be saving up my pennies and hopefully I will be the proud owner of this soon :) 

Gem x

15 comments:

  1. I just started using this, I agree! I find I have more of a glow than matte face! Great post! xx

    http://brittneyannexoxo.blogspot.com

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    1. It's great isn't it! I will be treating myself to the full size very soon :) x

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  2. I agree, I bought this primer almost a year ago now and I love it! I find this is my day primer and the porefessional is more full coverage night makeup. Lovely post :) xo

    http://megandiva.blogspot.com

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    1. Totally agree! I use the porefessional when I am going on a night out too :) this is great for more natural glowy makeup looks x

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  3. I pop a bit of this around my eyes in the morning before applying concealer, it really brightens up dark circles xx

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    1. Great idea, I will have to try this :) xx

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  4. i've got to try this--i've only swatched before. i've fallen in love with your blog and am following nowww!

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    1. Thank you :) It is great, especially for skin that is looking a little dull x

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  5. this looks lovely, I currently have Jemma Kidds skin complexion enhancer which I looks similar and is also gorgeous!
    Nicole
    xox

    http://ramblingbeauty-nicolelou.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. I will have to check it out :) cant beat a glowy look for winter x

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  6. Great review, thanks for sharing! x

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  7. Hmmm I want to go and buy some of this now :)

    LaceyLoves

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    1. Is great, and a perfect for winter for a glowing skin :) x

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