Benefit Longwear Powder Shadow

Benefit's Longwear Powder Shadow - £12

When the working world hits you after 3 years of university (and a very easy, relaxed and mostly drunk or haze filled lifestyle) it's not an easy adjustment. Life is long and tiring at the moment and I find that I have less and less time to do anything but work, sleep, eat and catch some TV. That also means no time for blogging or even a bit of a pamper.

And time is of the essence is what I'm starting to learn. That's where this baby comes in (yes there was a point to all my above ramblings on life). Benefit's new longwear powder eyeshadow is a god-send when you don't even have time to think about make-up reapplication.

The product is designed to last all day - and it does! Sweep it on in the morning and watch it stick all day. Okay it's not going to stay forever and you do notice it's worn down a teeny bit by make up removal time. But it does a really decent job compared to normal eye shadows!

I have the shade Quick Look Busy, a dark brown that is build-able and doesn't go on too heavily. There are 12 shades to choose from. I have my eye on Kiss Me I'm Tipsy next; a light, shimmery purple.

I like what Benefit were trying to go for with the packaging but I just don't think it works. It feels a little bulky and looks cheap. At least compared to the usual Benefit packaging. The formula does what it says on the tin and the shade range is grogeous.

N.