MY TOP 3 MAKE-UP PRODUCTS {2017} #TBT REVIEW

I post my annual "Tops" post every year in January and it's where I pick out my

 absolute favourites from the previous year.

I generally post 3 categories my Top:

 Make-up Products

Skincare Products

&

 Hair & Body Products

and I love compiling these posts and I hope it helps you with some of your 

decisions when it comes to making those purchases.

Today I have thrown it back to 2017 's list and I have repurchased all of

these item's several times.

However I have moved onto to even better things where all of these products are

 concerned, yet that does not take away anything from these 3 products below,

as they're all still great choices and I highly recommend them all.

Click on the Pink Links below to read my original reviews

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This is my first "Tops" post where I've isolated make-up
and already feel that I need to increase to perhaps 6 products

for 2018, as I've tried and tested some good make-up items this past year.

I have narrowed it down to the 3 that I have replenished already and that's

always a great sign.

Apologies now, as two of the three are not yet available in South Africa,

but I'm keeping it real and they're my genuine faves .

Click on the Pink Links to read my full reviews and to find out more.
Also at the foot of this post I have included the links to my other Top posts
2017, so you can check out what other products I rate for the last 12 months.

1.

L'OREAL 

PARADISE EXTATIC

MASCARA

I feel that this mascara launch from L'Oréal Paris has been covered and mentioned

by every youtuber and blogger worldwide and quite rightly so, as it's a winner and
after all we can never have too many mascaras.

To read my full review

2.

BENEFIT

BOI-ING AIRBRUSH CONCEALER

If you follow my blog and follow me on social media the 

inclusion of this next product will come as no surprise. 

During 2017 benefit re-launched their Boi-ing collection of concealing products and 

having put them all to the test, this Boi-ing Airbrush Concealer stood out for me

as a "must have" in your concealing collection of products, as when we get older

one concealer just isn't enough.

The whole range is pretty good and definitely worth checking out whether you're

looking for a heavy duty/brightening or hydrating concealing and of course my

star product the flawless finish Airbrush concealer.

To read my full review

3.

IT COSMETICS 

CC+ CREAM WITH SPF 50

Again this is another much talked about product during 2017 and one we

don't have in SA, but during my UK visit in July I couldn't not buy

and try. 

It wasn't an immediate love affair with this CC Cream, but its turned out to 

be my "go to" most days and that's why it's made it onto this list and I 

wouldn't like to be without it.

To read my full review

Below are the links to my other "Top" products posts for 2017

My Top 6 Face Care Products 2017

My Top 6 Face Care Products 2017

BENEFIT BOI-ING CAKELESS CONCEALER REVIEW

Are those dark circles giving away your late night? Or do you want to cover up 

your dark circles without the fear of a cakey finish? 

Well benefit have the solution! 

I recently compiled my My Top 3 Concealers and My Top 5 Benefit Products

posts and the Boi-ing concealers feature prominently on both.

 When I'm asked "which is the best concealer on the market"

I always recommend the brand benefit rather than a specific concealer, as we all

have different concealing needs and benefit Boi-ing concealer range is the best and will literally cover all of your concealing needs.

Joining the ranks of this bestselling line-up is the NEW

Boi-ing Cakeless Concealer.

 Boi-ing Cakeless Concealer 

is a waterproof liquid formula that offers a lightweight, yet gives a

 full coverage finish, camouflaging everything from dark circles to blemishes

 and all without looking "cakey" and lasts for up to 24hrs.

My main camouflaging/concealing concern has always been my dark circles 

and recently the concealers I have reviewed have instantly gone cakey, so I was

excited to put all the claims of the new Cakeless concealer to the test and

I'm happy to report that the new 

Boi-ing Cakeless Concealer

is as good as benefit claim and I'm happy to add it to my collection

of Boi-ing concealers.

This multi-tasking full coverage concealer seemed to hide all that I wanted it to,

 whilst having a consistency that doesn’t crack, look cakey, flake or fade throughout the day all thanks to the formula including algae-derived ingredients 

known for smoothing and specially-coated pigments that leave a natural finish 

on the skin.

The sponge applicator makes for easy application and it blends seamlessly.

 Internationally there are twelve shades to choose from with various undertones, 

I was colour shade tested and the No.4 was perfect for me.

Suitable for all skin types and I have two recommendations 

1. Is to not lay it on thick,as one coat is sufficient

&

2. Is to buy,as its the ultimate "Cover It All" Concealer.

BENEFIT

Boi-ing 

Cakeless Concealer

5ml

R

325
(3ml Mini 195)

£

16.50

$

22

BENEFIT BOI-ING CONCEALERS {REVIEW}

Benefit co-founder twins, Jean & Jane Ford, created the name "Boi-ing", which is the sound of something springing up...like creases or dark shadows, lifting up & away

 and it seemed a perfect name for this range of concealers.

Benefit fans will most probably know of their previous Boi-ing Industrial Strength Concealer,

 but this new collection of concealers combines some of their old favourites 

& some new products plus they've all been packaged

 in the pretty pink eraser like boxes.

Benefit seem to have covered every type of concealing you'll ever need.

All of the concealers come in 3 shades

No.1 Light

No.2 Light/Medium

No.3 Dark

I was sent the shade No.1 Light in all four products for this review,  

but I think I could also use No.2 Light/Medium especially as we go into Summer.

I have been experimenting with the 4 products below and it all depends what you require from a concealer 

as to which one you opt for, but I also found that several can be 

used together.

As with the brows, benefit are now a "one stop" brand for concealing and

I honestly think I can give benefit 10/10 for this concealer collection, so they not 

only go to the top of the class for Brow products, but for concealing as well.

Well Done!

Industrial Strength Concealer

3.0g

R295

£17.50

$20

Don't panic! 
The original boi-ing industrial strength concealer is still around 
(Formerly known as just boi-ing it's still in the same shades and same great formula!)

This “stay put” & "hide it all" full coverage matte concealer covers everything from 
heavy-duty dark circles to blemishes & discolouration. Despite being "heavy duty" 
its easy to blend, but I advise you use over your normal eye cream

I found this was on most days my "go to" concealer and dependant on how my skin looked and felt,I then decided which of the others I used it in conjunction with, 
as the can all literally be used in a "mix n match" style to create the best concealing you can find...

Brightening Concealer

4.4g

R295

£17.50

$20

Who doesn't need a Brightening concealer, irrespective of age, but I find even more so 

as the years tick by.

Say goodbye to dull, tired eyes, dark circles and discolouration with 

boi-ing brightening concealer. 

This full coverage, creamy concealer contains brightening pink undertones to 

colour and correct under eye circles and imperfections with a radiant finish.

This works great with the Industrial Strength.

Airbrush Concealer

5.0g

R295

£17.50

$20

I didn't think that I would enjoy this airbrush concealer as much as I do and I tended to dismiss this one, before I had even tried it, as being the concealer that I would like the least.Well again I've been proven wrong, as I think it's my favourite of the 4.

This creamy, soft to the touch, lightweight concealer melts on seamlessly and doesn’t crease, cake or crack…so it’s perfect for fine lines around the eyes.

This soft-focus, concealer covers imperfections all over the face with a flawless finish that’s virtually undetectable. So if your issues are unevenness, fine lines or under eye circles then consider the boi-ing airbrush concealer. 

It’s your “real-life retouch!” and I love it...

Hydrating Concealer

3.5g

R295

£17.50

$20

Boi-ing hydrating concealer was formerly known as fakeup , which I reviewed a couple of years ago and as a hydrating concealer it was great, so I'm happy that they haven't changed the formula or colour shades. 

This sheer, lightweight product has been formulated to hide dark circles and visibly smooths fine lines as it contains Vitamin E & apple seed extract and this hydra-smoothing formula keeps skin hydrated for hours.

This is my go to stick concealer for those light or no make-up days or just to add some extra hydration over the Industrial Strength concealer if required on those "bad eye days".It's easy to apply and convenient to carry around.

Available from benefit counters at Edgars and Red Squares country wide

 or  

Online