Beauty bargain - Benefit High Beam

You know when you have those days when you're just browsing around the shop,you spot something that's incredibly cheap, looks promising and you just HAVE to get it? Well that's what happened to me with this product!

I was walking around Dealz last week looking for party decorations and this Chit Chat highlighter caught my eye. Mainly just because of its almost identical packaging to that of Benefits High Beam. I had no idea what to expect from it and I obviously couldn't test it in the shop but because of the admirable price tag of €1.49 (just like everything else in that shop) I couldn't not buy it, could I?

 

I used to own High Beam, but it was only the mini size that I got in Glamour magazine a loooong time ago and I used it all! I did really like it though and it was mainly the price tag that put me off purchasing the full size!

 

I would say that the consistency of the Chit Chat highlighter is a little thicker and gloppier than the Benefit, which means you need less of this product as you do of high beam. The packaging is almost identical, with just the writing being different.

 

It does give a really nice glow on the face, just like the Benefit dupe, so alike that you wouldn't be able to tell the difference in my opinion. I like using it on my cheek bones and a small bit down my nose and it looks really nice. I also mixed a small bit in with my foundation and I loved the look it gave!

All in all, I think I'll continue using this as I don't find much of a difference in these two products, except for the staggering price tag! If you're thinking about getting the Benefit one, I'd totally recommend that you try this one first. It's just as good!

Benefit High Beam €25.85
Chit Chat Highlighter €1.49, available in Dealz outlets across Ireland

 

Cheap and Easy Facial Cleanser

Homemade facial cleanser.

Facial cleaners can be extremely expensive, and although a lot of them work very well, I have found one simple low cost product that has worked better for me than any of the cleansers I have ever purchased! 

Yep you got it! It's oatmeal! Any sort of oatmeal will do. I like using this Odlums Quick and Easy porridge oats simply because its in a handy container and it has sooo much in it! It's so cheap, and many of you probably already have it in your kitchen somewhere!

How to use it:

1. Soak your face completely with warm water,
2. Take some oatmeal in your hand, (not too much, about half a handful) 
3. Wet the oatmeal slightly with warm water. Don't completely soak it!
4. Massage gently over face. I find its best to rub in circular motions into your skin.
5. Rinse skin thoroughly with warm water and pat dry with a towel. 

Of course, you can use it however you like, but I find this method to work best for me.

The oatmeal is very gentle on your face, so it would be suitable for those of you with sensitive skin. I myself have combination/oily skin, and I have found my skin (especially my t-zone) is less oily after using the oatmeal.

I use this every night after I have removed my makeup with Simple's face cleansing wipes, and afterwards I just moisturise using Clean&Clear Double Action Moisturiser :)

This method has been working really well for me for the last few weeks. My skin feels so much softer and looks a lot more glowy since starting to use the oatmeal!

I hope you find this helpful! Please let me know if it works for you too, or if you have any other cheap alternatives for face cleansers! 

Stacey xo