Ben Nye

I have only just discovered the brand Ben Nye and I L-O-V-E it!!  Ben Nye is a brand which is mainly used for theatrical purposes.  I first heard about the now famous, Banana Powder.  It seems that this is the powder which Kim Kardashian's make-up artist uses as the highlighting powder under her eyes to get that brightened look. As soon as this was announced Ben Nye's Banana Powder was so much in demand that there was a worldwide shortage!  Of course I had to try it out!  Browsing through the products there was so much more that I wanted, so I also bought the Conceal All Wheel.

I'll start with the Conceal All Wheel NK1.  When I first saw it, it reminded me of the pretend make-up I would use as a kid, I expected it to be very hard and one of those concealers that tugs at your skin when you try to blend it, but I couldn't be more wrong!  The consistency is so creamy!  The colours are great, especially for mixing to make new shades.  I have fair skin and was a bit concerned that the 3 darker colours would be too dark for me but when I had my usual light fake tan on they looked great!  I love this concealer so much now and the price is so affordable, I paid about £9 for what is really 4 concealers.  

I have previously use cle de peau concealer and Bobbi Brown and would say that this product is just as good, even better as you can mix the colours so easily.

Banana Powder

Banana Powder blended

The Banana Powder is a yellow toned powder that really suits skin with yellow undertones.  When I first seen this product I was concerned that it would be too dark for me.  Doing my research it seemed that for people with darker skin this is a perfect highlight, for my fair skin I can not use it as a highlight but I use it as a all over face powder.  I have an olive skin tone and find that this powder suits me very well.

The powder is great for correcting a foundation which may be too pink also.  I would say though that if you get the powder, do cover up most of the holes at the top with sellotape as it has a tendency for going all over the place!  You do get so much for your money,  I bought the 3oz and think it will last me at least a year.  Overall I am very happy with my new Banana powder, which only cost me about £8.50!

I have ordered more Ben Nye products and can't wait to do more reviews on this brand!!