Benecos Natural Shiny Lip Colour from My Pure

I received Benecos Natural Shiny Lip Colour free of charge from My Pure, in return for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

The thing which appealed most to me about this product was the fact that it contains vitamin E, beeswax and jojoba oil which are all known for their softening properties. I regularly suffer from dry, sore lips, regardless of the weather, so tend to just opt for a clear lip balm which can sometimes be a bit annoying.

The Benecos lippys look a little like a crayon once opened ......

There are 3 colours available, Rusty Rose, Silky Tulip and Pretty Daisy ......I opted for the Silky Tulip as the colour looked slightly deeper than the other two.

If you worry about the smell/taste of organic cosmetic products, then it really is unfounded with these lippys. There is no taste and no smell to speak of which I found amazing. The lippy glides on with ease and as it's tapered at the end, you can create a really gorgeous look. I drew around the outer shape of my lips, then proceeded to colour the rest in. I gave a wee dab onto a tissue and reapplied.

The colour was still slightly lighter than I had expected, but I have to say that I really loved it! Not only did my lips feel perfectly nourished, but the lippy had a lovely shine to it and a very slight sparkle which gives it a bit of an edge. It also has pretty good staying power and managed 6/7 cuppas before I needed to reapply ...very impressive!

Overall, I would definitely recommend this product and look forward to trying the other shades available.

You can purchase Benecos Natural Shiny Lip Colour from My Pure at a cost of £6.95 each.

Alva Organic Creamy Collection Lipstick from My Pure

I received Alva Organic Creamy Collection Lipstick free of charge from My Pure, in return for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

It's not very often I buy lipsticks because there are so many colours etc to choose from, it causes me great confusion. I'm a huge fan of reds and deeper colours but thought I'd opt for something a little lighter for day wear ...just for a change!
This Alva lippy is available in 4 different colours, Brick Red, Burnt Orange, Naked Pink and Purple Haze ...

   Brick Red     Burnt Orange    Naked Pink     Purple Haze

After much deliberation, I opted for the Naked Pink ....

As you can see, it's quite pale in colour and has a slight shimmer to it which I absolutely loved. The packaging is kept simple and usable, so there's no harming the environment. These lippys are certified as organic and vegan and they contain anti-ageing ingredients as well as being suitable for sensitive skin - something I occasionally suffer from!

Now, the first thing I noticed about this is that it doesn't have a smell! Many vegan/organic lippys tend to have a very distinct smell which also makes them taste a bit yucky, however these are just like any other quality lippy and a pleasure to wear. The lippy glides smoothly over lips giving just the right amount of coverage whilst making lips feel moisturised and uber sexy .....

My pic isn't too clear but I hope you manage to get the effect of the shimmer! The colour is so pretty and looks exactly like it does in the tube which really surprised me. One coat was all I applied and this managed to last through a couple of cuppas before needing to be reapplied. I was fairly impressed by its staying power. Once you've applied your lippy, give it a quick dusting with powder and reapply for extra staying power - this way managed to last most of the day! I also like to apply a thin layer of Vaseline which helps keep my lips soft as well as give it extra shine. This also helped to enhance that gorgeous shimmer.

Overall I would definitely recommend this product and look forward to trying out the other colours available.

Alva Organic Creamy Collection Lipstick costs £12.03 (currently on offer from £14.15) and is available to buy from My Pure.

Madara Tinting Fluid from My Pure

I received Madara Tinting Fluid free of charge from My Pure, in return for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Although I love foundations, I often crave something a little lighter in texture, but which also provides me with the same great coverage. I've never used a tinting fluid before so when I noticed this one, I thought I'd give it a try and see how well it performed.

The bottle has a simple to operate pump action which helps prevent spillages - and I've had my fair share of those over the years! It does take a few pumps before anything actually comes out so please don't think it's not working just because it takes a while longer.

There were 2 colours available, Sunflower Golden Beige and Moonflower Rose Beige. I opted for the Sunflower Golden Beige as I felt this was closer to my natural skin tone, and although I'm wanting to hide imperfections etc, I also want it to look as natural as possible.

As you can hopefully see, this is pretty near to my skin tone.

I applied just a small amount at first so that I could add more if need be, but not begin with too much and as that only ends up being wasted. This feels extremely light on the skin and didn't take too long to rub in. I also noticed that my skin felt pretty refreshed upon application and could still breathe when I'd finished. It covered most of my imperfections with ease giving me a nice, flawless finish ready to apply the rest of my make-up without feeling too heavy.
I have to say that I really loved using this and will definitely continue to do so as it's kind to my skin and feels like I'm not wearing anything at all. It provides really good coverage and unusually, has a really nice smell too ...something which is fairly important to me. I didn't need to reapply and it cleaned off easily using facial wipes at the end of the day. I also sometimes find that using such products can make me prone to the odd spot or two, but this is so light, I had no problems at all and most importantly, no outbreaks! I did apply a light moisturiser before use, as my skin can be really dry depending on weather but it works just as well without.

You can purchase Madara Tinting Fluid from My Pure and it costs £15 for a 15ml bottle which may seem a little pricey, but you only really need a small amount so it does last quite a while. Best of all, if you spend £30 or more, you can choose 5 free samples so you could try before you buy!

Eco Tools Skin Perfecting BB/CC Brush from My Pure

I received an Eco Tools Skin Perfecting BB/CC Brush free of charge from My Pure, in return for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

I'm a huge fan of BB and CC creams but have always just used my hands to apply and never had any problems. I've heard & read many things about how different and more even the application can be by using a suitable brush, so eventually, my curiosity got the better of me. This particular brush is made by Eco Tools and is specifically designed to apply both BB and CC creams.

Packaging

I personally really loved the packaging for this brush as due to it being mainly material rather than cardboard, I was able to replace my cleaned brush back inside for safe keeping until its next use.

The brush itself has a recycled aluminium ferrule and sleek bamboo handle whilst the bristles are soft and cruelty free.

As shown in my pic, the brush is specifically angled to provide exceptional coverage and is able to get into those awkward places like the sides of the nose etc with ease.

To use, I simply applied a small amount of BB cream to the back of my hand then dipped the brush in it before beginning to apply to my face. I started with my forehead and worked my way over my cheeks before tackling round my nose and eyes. I also used it to help blend around the jawline which is one of the most important parts to get right as I personally hate it when 'tide lines' can be seen. The bristles are really soft making them comfortable on my skin, but they're still strong enough to give even coverage without any problems. I found my BB cream blended in well and surprisingly, there weren't even any bristle lines which I had anticipated. Cleaning was really easy too, just make sure it's thoroughly dried before using again!

I was really impressed with how this performed and think I've actually been converted, although I probably will still use my hands if in a bit of a rush as I found it slightly more time consuming with the brush. I finally get what all the hype is about and oddly enough, I agree that this is something well worth investing in.

Eco Tools Skin Perfecting BB/CC Brush is available to buy from My Pure and currently costs only £5.94 (prices correct at time of post).

MADARA Sunflower - Golden Beige Tinting Fluid from MyPure

I received a bottle of Madara Sunflower Golden Beige Tinting Fluid free of charge, in return for an honest review.

The packaging for this is quite simple, although I wouldn't expect anything else, and there's a small circle on the front to give a rough indication of the colour chosen. Inside you will find your 50ml bottle of tinting fluid which is suitable for all skin types.

Once you remove the outer lid, simply press down and the tinting fluid appears through the small hole as shown in the above pic. The size of the hole is perfect in enabling you to dispense just the right amount, so no need to worry about over doing it!

This particular tinting fluid is available in 2 shades, Moonflower Rose Beige and Sunflower Golden Beige. I chose the Golden Beige as this is the closest to my natural skin tone.

Although I'm a huge fan of foundation creams etc, they do tend to feel a bit weighty on my skin and seem to clog my pores as well as occasionally causing minor irritation. This however was an absolute pleasure to wear. It's extremely lightweight and blends in well to give a nice, even skin tone whilst still allowing the skin to breathe. It covered my blemishes extremely well but didn't leave me with that 'caked in make-up' look at all ....it looked and felt extremely natural! The ingredients help deliver a natural look and give skin a lovely glow as well as keep it hydrated.
Unusually, I didn't need to reapply this throughout the day either as it held in place well which was a blessing as it gave me more time for other activities and still had me feeling confident at the end of the day. It was very easy to clean off using face wipes and didn't require any scrubbing at all.

Overall, I would highly recommend this tinting fluid, especially if you suffer from sensitive skin and are looking for something light and breathable that looks natural whilst hiding any redness or blemishes.

MADARA Sunflower - Golden Beige Tinting Fluid costs £23.00 from MyPure which I think is very reasonable, especially since a little really does go a long way so 1 bottle should last a while!