Review - Boi-ing by Benefit

writing my review after a year! ugh.. I know.. It's a shame..! But here's my take on the much talked about concealer Boi-ing by Benefit cosmetics

my guinea pig for the trial was my colleague/friend with medium-tan skin tone so for her I used the following shade

The before and after application:

My take:

Boi-ing delivers what it promises. It gives you full coverage that lasts upto 6-8 hours. If you're looking for a heavy duty concealer; you've found one!

The texture is creamy and a little dry so I will not recommend it to people with dry or aged skin as it may look cakey or crease

I would advise you to go easy when applying as a little goes a long way. Coating too much will only cause it to cake up or crease after some time

When applying with your finger, always dab the concealer onto your skin. Rubbing motion will cause lines. To make it (or any other concealer) stay longer and to avoid creasing finish off with a face powder

With the extended range it is now available in 5 shades and costs $20 (AED 89)

Back to Basics! - Part 1

Ahh the dilemma of life! finding the right foundation that wouldn't melt away, turn grey, appear flaky, or make you look like a ghost in pictures. Well, let me be your saviour. Fortunately, we live in a time where we can pick a foundation to suit our skin type and tone from a wide array of products available. I'd advise to not rely on one foundation for all your beauty needs. Here's what I prefer:

Daytime/Everyday wear:

It's daytime and you want to look fresh and natural not a wax figure. If your skin isn't very troublesome or do not need much coverage BB creams are a best choice for you. God bless the inventor! Perfect for daily use; whether you're out working or going brunchin' and/or lunchin'. It includes foundation, moisturiser & SPF! What more could you have asked for?

For oily skin, pick the oil-free formula. I like:

For normal to dry skin:

 

For dark skin:

 



Its advisable to re-apply your BB cream if your out for more than 4 hours. Its not an all-day option.

Too much information? Let's take a break... about full coverage foundations please read Back to Basics! -Part 2...