Askmewhats Reviews: Benefit Lemon Aid

I've always been wanting to try the Benefit Lemon Aid. I've been searching ebay for good price, found a lot but shipping gets HORRENDOUS! Thanks to Sis Gracie for giving me the chance to try this!

I nearly fainted, when I saw my own Lemon Aid. I've already tried UDPP, TFSI, L'oreal Decrease, etc.. Why am I wanting this? Curiosity and because of it's CUTENESS factor! And I'm in love with the name and packaging!

Take a look how cute it is!

Nice!
It has it's own mirror!
Such lovely color, I want to eat! :P



The Box is so me!
So Optimistic!
It says: "Turn your frown upside down"
this product definitely made me SMILE!

After all the drama, all the "oohss and aaahhhss", I've waken up from my lovely dream and the Benefit Lemon Aid has to face reality! Lemon Aid has to go through my keen, watchful eyes!

Did Benefit Lemon Aid passed my expectations?
Is it worth my lemming all these months?
Read on!!!


Benefit Lemon Aid says --- Benefit Lemon Aid is a color correcting eyelid primer.

Wake up your eyelids with this warm yellow correcting cream. It helps to hide redness & discoloration on your eyelids. In a snap, eyes look refreshed, frisky and ready for fun.
Tips and tricks:
Pat on eyelids with your fingertip & blend. Wear alone or under makeup.
Product details

• 2.70g Net wt. 0.09oz

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• super cute packaging
• easy to take along as it fits your palm and the compact is slim (photo below)

• has it's own mirror, perfect for touch ups
• brings out a "Wonderful morning! I slept 8 hours" look!
• the e/s appears brighter

Cons

• for dry lids: you need a primer for easier application as this is a bit dry
• for super oily lids: you need a primer to prevent creasing, I said super as I find this helps in making your e/s stay and prevents creasing too!
• slightly dry texture
• not available locally

Overall

Do we really need an eyelid corrector? Well, YES! (in my opinion)

If I apply foundation, I usually apply all over my face including my lids. At times, after concealing my dark circles, I also use concealer on my eyelids. Why? I find that the color of my lids are different from the rest of my face.

Benefit Lemon Aid

Definitely brightened up the eyes, and true to what Grace is saying, she at times wear this alone, I do so too! BUT I find the color wouldn't match everyone! I am lucky I have yellow undertone.
If you want something to "correct" the color of your lids, I do suggest you can use a concealer or foundation BUT you have to apply a base pior to that as it can cause creasing.

Benefit Lemon Aid doesn't crease your eyeshadows BUT the anti-crease power is not as good as UDPP.

Tips

• use UDPP or TFSI, whatever your favorite base first, before applying Lemon Aid
• I find this is a great base if you plan to use loose pigments
• pat on the product with your brush or finger, do NOT rub on your lids, "wrinkles" alert!
• apply Lemon Aid all over lids including brow bone to make your eyelids appear "spacious" :P

Will I repurchase?

Maybe, but this tiny product will last long as you don't have to use a lot!


Where can you purchase and how much?
Benefit website for $20.00 (approx Php960.00) or on ebay

Here's how to color looks like on my hand
have to slowly blend it upwards on your lids

I hope this post is useful to all you Benefit buyers out there!
If you're living in the Philippines like me
and I turned your lemming button on
*smiles sheepishly *
Sorry! lol
Stay Happy! :D

Tag time

Tagged by: MySweetFix, Shexilicious, Lootwagon, Glow Chaser
Thanks for the tag!

what’s your favourite eye shadow color to wear?
Stila's Marakesh palette from Anne of Yummiebitez!

what’s the one product you wouldn’t leave your house without?
lip balm!!!

what’s your favourite makeup look – high drama OR natural?
natural! I'm boring!

which feature do you play up the most?
eyes!

which feature do you try to downplay/cover up?
undereye circles!

your favorite makeup brand, if you could pick only ONE to exist?
Paul & Joe (you gals knew I'm going to say it right? lol)

which product have you re-purchased OVER and OVER again?
P&J Dual Powder Foundation, Clinique's Skin Care System, L'oreal Lips and Eyes makeup remover, Kiehl's No. 1 Lip Balm, Victoria Secret's Secret Crush (they're not producing this scent anymore *sad*)

which product would you NEVER repurchase again and why?
Burt's Bees Lifeguard's Choice Lip Balm
BE Mineral foundation - does not work for me

one beauty treatment you would always PAY to have done?
pedicures and manicures, I tend to have in-growns, so I need a professional to help me clean my cuticles at least once a month, I do the minor cleaning on the rest of the week.

one beauty treatment you would NEVER pay to have done?
waxing, because I'm lucky to be born with invisible hairs! lol

one beauty trick you can share with everyone?
After liquid foundation application, instead of patting your face with "setting powder", I'd rather pat the face with a Powder Foundation especially on special events as coverage is heavier and face makeup lasts longer.

best advice you've ever been given regarding beauty and makeup?

Regarding Beauty ---

I know I've been saying this again and again, but SMILING makes a HUGE difference. I am not born gorgeous, but a lot of people remember me because of my smile. :) It's great to hear my mom's friends telling her : "Your daughter has a great smile!"

Regarding Makeup ---

Less is always MORE :)


I don't need to tag specific readers as I want YOU to do it if you have the time! :D
Let me know if you've done yours!
I'll be excited to read about it!
Stay Happy!

Askmewhats Version: My Late Heatherette Look

Shocked with the title? LOL I know MAC Heatherette is "so last year", but I can't help but play with it because I haven't had the chance to do a look using this palette :)

To those who don't have this palette, do not worry as most colors are "dupe-able" :)

Here's my very simple,
Easy-to-do
Daily Heatherette Look

And here's Askmewhats Diagram!

Before I do the steps below,
I applied NYX Jumbo Pencil in Yogurt
all over lids

Step 1:

Using an e/s brush, pat on Hoppin', or any shimmer pink e/s on the inner corner of the eye.

Step 2:

Swirl a small crease brush and blend with Mood Ring on the center of the eye.

Step 3:

Using any blending brush, apply Cloudburst on the outer V of the eye, making sure not to apply too much and slowly build on the color. Be careful with this as this can make your eye makeup look dirty.

Using a smaller crease brush, apply the same color to the lower lashline, around 3 fourths. Do not go all the way.

Step 4:

Apply P&J Face Color043 on the browbone and my favorite inner corner of the eye for wide eyed look.

Finish with Urban Decay's 24/7 Glide on Liner in Zero
Curl your lashes and apply Lancome Virtuose Mascara



Of course, you must fill in your brows.
You can check out old tutorials
on what I used for brows




And the rest of my face?

The Body Shop Mineral Foundation no. 2

The Body Shop's Cheek Color
in Warm Copper



NYX Herades
Topped with Bath & Body Works Gloss
in Gold Dust



HELLO!!! :D

Note: e/s on the right side looks like it doesn't match the left one
I swear they both match!
my eye has just recovered from eye allergies
so I lost the eyelid on that eye
Still cute I believe, according to my MOM LOL!!!

It is indeed a quick look!
Use any light colored e/s and darken your crease!
Use a nice flush on the cheeks and prettify your pout!
You're all ready to go!
Happy Humpy Wednesday!
Stay Happy!

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**please click photo to enlarge

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Enjoy and pucker up!
Stay happy!

Nail Art Tutorial: "Peppermint" Nails

Hi my dearies!

Another nail art tutorial today! :) I didn't get inspiration from a photo but I got inspired on looking for a photo AFTER I've done my nails! LOL Yup, my nail art always reminded me of something AFTER I've done this!

Here's my post-interpretation!

Of course, do not expect my nail art to be as cute as peppermint candies :D

How did I do this?

Step 1:

Apply a base coat and apply 2 coats of a matte nail polish. I've used Caronia Regular polish in Apricot Beige

Step 2:

Apply 3 thin lines of white polish on the tip of the nails.

Step 3:

Apply dark pink colored polish to fil in the gaps between the white lines. This doesn't have to be perfect :D

Step 4:

Draw french tip "outline" using black below the red and white lines.

Step 5: (optional)

Apply rhinestones, if you want

Step 6:

Making sure the nail polish and art work is dry, top with a top coat!

And here's my final nail look :D

I know a lot of my wonderful readers told me they aren't good with nail art :) Well, you can always start with simple painting of your nails, then go up to French tip :) Then flower designs. It really takes time but the outcome is well worth it :)

Have a wonderful day everyone
I hope my simple nail art cheered you up :)
Stay happy :D