Fake Benefit Lemon Aid Color Correcting Eyelid Primer

I recently purchased a fake Benefit Lemon Aid Primer on eBay. I knew it was a fake straightaway from the cheapness of the packaging. The seller is currently being reported for selling fakes. I, (hopefully), will be getting a full refund. I should've known from the price that it was going to be dodgy but the bargain hunting side of me was fooled, unfortunately. I got it for £3.99 when it is usually £16.50.

I wanted a yellow colour corrector which was affordable and thought that would be sufficient. I have instead purchased a Physicians Formula one which is amazing.

A lot of people on Youtube have given poor reviews of Benefit Lemon Aid and all of the ones that have poor reviews were purchased off eBay. Why am I not surprised?

For starters, the quality is appalling. It isn't the 'rich cream balm formula' that Benefit describe it to be. Obviously, cos its a fake. It isn't at all blendable. Obviously, cos its a fake.

I'm just annoyed with myself for falling for it. To good to be true. Tut.

I'm hoping someone will read this and not fall for it. Go to an official stockist and purchase it from there. Save up your pennies if need be. Don't fall for these fakes. Its potentially dangerous too cos you don't know what ingredients the counterfeitors use and could potentially harm your skin area around the eye.

Better be safe than sorry! xoxo

Here are some photos:

 Front of box looks okay.

Back of the box has the serial number on the wrong side . The spelling of Shea Butter is incorrect (Shea Better? what on earth?)

Front of the product looks okay

However, the back shows some errors

 The address of the back for London does not have a capital L and the postal code isn't separated as a UK postcode usually is.

The texture of the product is thin and dry and not creamy and easy to blend like the genuine Benefit Lemon Aid.

Estee Lauder Makeup Artist Professional Color Collection 2011

I received my Estee Lauder Makeup Artist Professional Color Collection 2011 today. It is retailing at £310 on Boots.com but is discounted to £50 if purchased with an Estee Lauder Fragrance. It is also available under the same offer on the Estee Lauder UK website under Sets & Gifts.

I took advantage of that offer and decided to treat myself (and get some Advantage Card points too!).

The kit is pretty with colours suited for the winter season of festivities.  However, in my opinion, it isn't that amazing to be £310 but certainly a good deal for £50.

The kit comes in this box with a list of items included (with ingredients) on the back. It has a pretty floral design on it.

And this is what you get in the box:

A red patent retro chic cosmetic/vanity case with gold EL logo zip tags.

 A red patent clutch purse/brush/makeup case.

A red patent purse mirror.

Gentle Eye makeup remover full size 100ml.

 Set of four brushes; face, blusher, eyeshadow and lip. The quality isn't amazing. 

A beautiful selection of eyeshadows; a few matt and few shimmer.

A face compact with 1 bronzer and 3 powder blushes.

 Pure color lipsticks; Candy (Shimmer), Exotic Orchid (Shimmer), Barely Nude.

 Pure Color Lip Gloss; Electric Ginger Shimmer, Orchid Passion Shimmer

 Artist's Eye Pencil; SoftSmudge Black, SoftSmudge Brown.

 Sample size Sumptuous Bold Volume Lifting Mascara.