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- Review count27
- Helpfulness votes143
- First reviewNovember 10, 2011
- Last reviewApril 4, 2013
- Featured reviews0
- Average rating4.6
- Question count20
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- First questionNovember 11, 2011
- Last questionMarch 26, 2012
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- First answerNovember 13, 2011
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CORALista
Our warm coral-pink cheek powder is your "coral blushers for a tropical flush"! This shade cheers up every skin tone in seconds.Complete with soft, natural-bristle blushers brush.
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Natural Flush For Any Skin Tone
PostedApril 4, 2013
KateLyn
from: California
Benefit Cosmetics Employee: No
Age: 13-18
Eye Color: Amber
Skin Tone: Medium
Stunning!
It smells good, is subtle but buildable. It gives me a gorgeous natural flush on my tan skin that no other blush has ever accomplished.
Just the right amount of shimmer.
Hot tip: it's GORGEOUS as an eyeshadow :) brightens up my eyes and lasts all day!
It smells good, is subtle but buildable. It gives me a gorgeous natural flush on my tan skin that no other blush has ever accomplished.
Just the right amount of shimmer.
Hot tip: it's GORGEOUS as an eyeshadow :) brightens up my eyes and lasts all day!
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maybe baby
Our warm and inviting fragrance captures a playful tumble of white blossoms. Sparkling and flirtatious...maybe baby.Blend: sparkling floral Top Note: apricot and white ginger Middle Note: fresh water blossoms of cyclamen, lychee and bergamot Base Note: white musk, Himalayan poppy and warm peach
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Actually Perfect
PostedApril 4, 2013
KateLyn
from: California
Benefit Cosmetics Employee: No
Age: 13-18
Eye Color: Amber
Skin Tone: Medium
There's no better perfume out there. It's light and flirty, lasts all day, smells subtle but is definitely strong enough to pick up compliments. Very peachy.
Unless you're a fan of deeper, more nighttime scents, buy this. Really.
Unless you're a fan of deeper, more nighttime scents, buy this. Really.
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sun beam
This golden bronze highlighter gives you a natural, sunkissed radiance. Dot & blend over makeup on to cheek & brow bones for a bronzed glow that complements all skintones. It's liquid sunshine in a bottle!
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Perfect Liquid Sun
PostedApril 4, 2013
KateLyn
from: California
Benefit Cosmetics Employee: No
Age: 13-18
Eye Color: Amber
Skin Tone: Medium
This being Benefit, I always expect to love their highlighters. Girl Meets Pearl is a holy grail product for me, and I've used both High Beam and Moon Beam in the past. I think Sun Beam will be my summertime answer to GMP!!
It's truly liquid sun: a subtly metallic glow on the tops of my cheeks that gives them the illusion of bronzey, sunset-y skin. It's subtle enough to be daytime and work appropriate, but it gives an effect that will definitely turn heads. Love!
It's truly liquid sun: a subtly metallic glow on the tops of my cheeks that gives them the illusion of bronzey, sunset-y skin. It's subtle enough to be daytime and work appropriate, but it gives an effect that will definitely turn heads. Love!
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the POREfessional
Quickly minimize the appearance of pores! Apply this silky, lightweight balm for translucent pore coverage and smoother-than-smooth skin. Pores...now you see 'em, now you don't!
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Where'd my pores go?!
PostedApril 4, 2013
KateLyn
from: California
Benefit Cosmetics Employee: No
Age: 13-18
Eye Color: Amber
Skin Tone: Medium
I LOVE the porefessional. It works amazingly to smooth my skin, mattify, and WOW it does a disappearing act with pores.
I do wish it made my makeup last longer though- haven't seen a huge difference in that aspect.
I will repurchase!
I do wish it made my makeup last longer though- haven't seen a huge difference in that aspect.
I will repurchase!
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BADgal lash mascara
Sexy, sultry, pure unadulterated black mascara for full, voluminous lashes. It's as BAD as you want to be!Famously big, bodacious brush coats lashes with our super black formula.
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Best Mascara in the World
PostedNovember 1, 2012
KateLyn
from: California
Benefit Cosmetics Employee: No
Age: 13-18
Eye Color: Amber
Skin Tone: Medium
It's hard to describe how much I love this mascara. Makeup junkies, you know: it's hard to find a mascara that does EVERYTHING well. This one does.
Badgal has a fantastic hardy brush that separates every single lash. It's dark, matte, bodacious black.
In one coat, it blackens, lengthens, and va-va-volumizes. No clumps to be found. In two, the volume goes crazy. You start to get the intense volume, WITHOUT that dreaded thick-lash look that's all clumpy.
After three, four, five coats, you get an intense false lash look. Still no clumps. My favorite part of BADgal is that it's a dry, dry formula. It doesn't mark your eyelids like They're Real, or many other popular mascaras do.
The best mascara EVER.
Badgal has a fantastic hardy brush that separates every single lash. It's dark, matte, bodacious black.
In one coat, it blackens, lengthens, and va-va-volumizes. No clumps to be found. In two, the volume goes crazy. You start to get the intense volume, WITHOUT that dreaded thick-lash look that's all clumpy.
After three, four, five coats, you get an intense false lash look. Still no clumps. My favorite part of BADgal is that it's a dry, dry formula. It doesn't mark your eyelids like They're Real, or many other popular mascaras do.
The best mascara EVER.
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hoola
Dust this soft bronze powder over your complexion for a healthy, natural looking "tan" year-round. No tanning bed necessary!Complete with soft, natural-bristle cheek brush.
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Perfect For Any Look!
PostedJuly 10, 2012
KateLyn
from: California
Benefit Cosmetics Employee: No
Age: 13-18
Eye Color: Amber
Skin Tone: Medium
I absolutely ADORE my Hoola. I am normally an NC35 or so but I can tan to NC40 and darker without much trouble- Hoola shows up best when I'm paler.
Other than the tone issue for some darker skinned ladies, Hoola is amazing. It is totally matte, so if you blend it right it's invisible. I use it for all my contouring, whether it be intense, going-out cheeks, or a casual summer glow to complement my tan. I concentrate it just under where my uppe jaw meets my lower, up by my ears- that slims my face perfectly. I also define my nose with Hoola on either side and a highlighter- Watts Up or Girl Meets Pearl- down the middle.
Hoola never cakes or looks powdery, and for a failsafe zero makeup look I use a facial mist over my powder. It seems to blend with every tone of skin within the range it caters to, which is about NC/NW 20-35.
Totally a holy grail product! The best of its kind <3 x
Other than the tone issue for some darker skinned ladies, Hoola is amazing. It is totally matte, so if you blend it right it's invisible. I use it for all my contouring, whether it be intense, going-out cheeks, or a casual summer glow to complement my tan. I concentrate it just under where my uppe jaw meets my lower, up by my ears- that slims my face perfectly. I also define my nose with Hoola on either side and a highlighter- Watts Up or Girl Meets Pearl- down the middle.
Hoola never cakes or looks powdery, and for a failsafe zero makeup look I use a facial mist over my powder. It seems to blend with every tone of skin within the range it caters to, which is about NC/NW 20-35.
Totally a holy grail product! The best of its kind <3 x
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they're real! mascara
It's the mascara that's beyond belief! This jet-black mascara lengthens, curls, volumizes, lifts & separates lashes for a spectacular "out-to-here" look. The exclusive brush is specially designed to maximize the performance of the long-wearing, glossy formula-revealing lashes you never knew you had! Staggered bristles grab close to the root, boosting length & volume beyond belief. The precision bristles on the custom-domed tip lift, define & curl even your tiniest lashes. The end result...luxurious, silky lashes that won't smudge, clump or dry out.
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Wow!
PostedJune 19, 2012
KateLyn
from: California
Benefit Cosmetics Employee: No
Age: 13-18
Eye Color: Amber
Skin Tone: Medium
I was soooo skeptical about They're Real. I was a die-hard BADgal fan and nothing was going to change my mind, or so I thought.
Well, I bought the They're Real Mini out of curiosity (such a good idea, to sell miniature testers!) and I am beyond happy I did!
In one sweep from base to tip, my lashes look long, deep black, highly voluminous, and the CURL. I didn't realize mascaras could curl like this- I don't use a curler because I never thought I needed to, but the intense effect of even a subtle curl is amazing- I look so much more awake!
In two or three or ten sweeps, you start building an intense false lash look that you can keep separated or clump to your heart's delight.
It is NOT waterproof, I went in the shower with it and when I came out it was mostly off my lashes and under my eyes. However, since it isn't advertised as waterproof this isn't a problem. It doesn't sweat off or mark onto my lids unless it gets totally wet.
Five stars! I'll be getting a full size ASAP. Good job again Benefit <3 x
Well, I bought the They're Real Mini out of curiosity (such a good idea, to sell miniature testers!) and I am beyond happy I did!
In one sweep from base to tip, my lashes look long, deep black, highly voluminous, and the CURL. I didn't realize mascaras could curl like this- I don't use a curler because I never thought I needed to, but the intense effect of even a subtle curl is amazing- I look so much more awake!
In two or three or ten sweeps, you start building an intense false lash look that you can keep separated or clump to your heart's delight.
It is NOT waterproof, I went in the shower with it and when I came out it was mostly off my lashes and under my eyes. However, since it isn't advertised as waterproof this isn't a problem. It doesn't sweat off or mark onto my lids unless it gets totally wet.
Five stars! I'll be getting a full size ASAP. Good job again Benefit <3 x
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hello flawless oxygen wow
Hello...it's flawless time! Our new oil-free brightening liquid foundation builds from light to medium coverage for a natural complexion you can believe in. It's you...just more luminous & healthy looking.
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Finally!
PostedMay 11, 2012
KateLyn
from: California
Benefit Cosmetics Employee: No
Age: 13-18
Eye Color: Amber
Skin Tone: Medium
Finally, finally the perfect foundation for me.
The feel: tinted moisturizer. Lightweight.
The look: natural, flawless medium coverage.
The look: natural, flawless medium coverage.
The look is luminizing but not the slightest bit greasy. The consistency is on the liquidy side (it runs off your fingers if that's where you pump it) but still manageable. I put one pump onto the back of my hand (the pump squirts a bit the first few times) and apply with a stippling brush, although I got just as good results with my fingers. I precede it with a certain "smashing" primer, and follow with Boi-ing. It looks like my face is bare, but flawless. I use 50% less concealer now, and the coverage lasts all day with my primer. It softens my skin while I wear it and it doesn't make me break out. The color match is perfect.
I don't think I'll ever buy another foundation. Ever. Thank you Benefit, now I can come to you for all my beauty needs! x
I don't think I'll ever buy another foundation. Ever. Thank you Benefit, now I can come to you for all my beauty needs! x
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boi-ing
This industrial-strength concealer camouflages dark circles, shadows and discoloration for a seamless, natural-looking finish without creasing or fading. You name it, boi-ing helps hide it!
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Great Coverage
PostedMarch 27, 2012
KateLyn
from: California
Benefit Cosmetics Employee: No
Age: 13-18
Eye Color: Amber
Skin Tone: Medium
When I pat this onto trouble spots with a concealer brush, it covers anything I need to cover without breaking a sweat. The only problem is, its not very thick or very blendable, so trying to rub it in with my finger so it matched my skin wasn't working! My solution? A stippling brush! The design is perfect for lightly blending the color into my skin without smudging the concealer and defeating the purpose.
This is an awesome concealer, I can't wait to try the new #3 when I run out of the old 02. Love!
This is an awesome concealer, I can't wait to try the new #3 when I run out of the old 02. Love!
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"that gal"
Our silky pink primer takes your complexion from dull to darling! Simply smooth on for the look of brighter, smoother skin.One shade helps brighten all skin tones. Can be worn alone, under or over makeup.
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Super Awesome
PostedMarch 15, 2012
KateLyn
from: California
Benefit Cosmetics Employee: No
Age: 13-18
Eye Color: Amber
Skin Tone: Medium
I was really underwhelmed by That Gal until I really put it to the test.
My skin reacts badly to waxing, and I had a big fat ugly breakout on my forehead after getting my eyebrows done (not by Benefit- ill never stray again!)
Anyway, I had a terrible breakout and i finally admitted that I would have to go out in public like that. I found myself in the bathroom with my full array of concealers and foundations in front of me. By habit I reached towards my Benefit products, primarily Confessions of a Concealaholic. I decided to go ahead and retry That Gal, because I new I would need some big guns for this breakout. I put That Gal under my concealer and the rest is history.
Wow! It is now about six hours later, and my concealers have stood up to rain, Pilates and shopping. They never last this long without budging! Plus, as always, it smells wonderful and application is easy. Love!
My skin reacts badly to waxing, and I had a big fat ugly breakout on my forehead after getting my eyebrows done (not by Benefit- ill never stray again!)
Anyway, I had a terrible breakout and i finally admitted that I would have to go out in public like that. I found myself in the bathroom with my full array of concealers and foundations in front of me. By habit I reached towards my Benefit products, primarily Confessions of a Concealaholic. I decided to go ahead and retry That Gal, because I new I would need some big guns for this breakout. I put That Gal under my concealer and the rest is history.
Wow! It is now about six hours later, and my concealers have stood up to rain, Pilates and shopping. They never last this long without budging! Plus, as always, it smells wonderful and application is easy. Love!
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Same Brush?
Is the brush that comes with this mini version of They're Real! Just like the full size brush?
1 year, 1 month ago
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KateLyn
California
double the powder!
double the powder!
How long is the promotion?
How long will Hoola and Thrrob be sold together at this discount? Just curious. Thanks!
1 year, 1 month ago
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KateLyn
California
boi-ing
This industrial-strength concealer camouflages dark circles, shadows and discoloration for a seamless, natural-looking finish without creasing or fading. You name it, boi-ing helps hide it!
Which shade?
I have 01 and 02. I tend to mix them, because 02 is dark enough but a little pink, while 01 is much too light, but more gold toned.
I am thinking that 03 may be more my tone, but I am afraid that it would be too dark.
In short I need an adjustment of shade. Boi-ing 02 is definitely dark enough, I just need more gold. Will 03 be right for me, or should I continue mixing the two lighter shades?
I am thinking that 03 may be more my tone, but I am afraid that it would be too dark.
In short I need an adjustment of shade. Boi-ing 02 is definitely dark enough, I just need more gold. Will 03 be right for me, or should I continue mixing the two lighter shades?
1 year, 2 months ago
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KateLyn
California
BADgal waterproof mascara
A long-lasting, smudge-proof, waterproof mascara that packs the same black bad-itude as our original BADgal lash for lashes that perform rain or shine! The slimline brush makes it easy to apply and dries fast so you can add multiple coats in a flash.
Why is the brush so skinny?
Pleaseeee Benefit, please, can we have BADgal waterproof and brown in the big brush? The huge brush makes BADgal special.
1 year, 2 months ago
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KateLyn
California
posietint
This kiss of see-through poppy-pink tint brightens cheeks and lips.Liqui-gel formula blends to just-picked perfection on all complexions and lasts for hours.
Should I dare?
I am an NC25-NC30 with warm undertones and dark hair and eyes. I have never thought that bright pink was in my color palette, but lately I've been hearing good things about Posie Tint from people with darker skin tones.
What do you think? Should I go for it?
What do you think? Should I go for it?
1 year, 2 months ago
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KateLyn
California
BADgal liner waterproof
Our slimline BADgal liner waterproof eye pencils, now available in three shades, stay put rain or shine. Line upper lashline for precise definition or smudge with the blending tip for a smoky effect.
Will this stay on my waterline?
I have used countless "waterproof" eyeliners on my waterline and none of them seem to stay. I always end up with eyeliner under my lower lashes and all over. In you experience, does this stay or will it run a bit?
Also, I wear contacts and some eyeliners dry out my eyes faster than not wearing makeup would. Does BADgal irritate your eyes?
Also, I wear contacts and some eyeliners dry out my eyes faster than not wearing makeup would. Does BADgal irritate your eyes?
1 year, 2 months ago
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KateLyn
California
thrrrob
Our cool pink powder recreates the flirty flush you get when your heart races. This pulse-racing shade is a turn on day or night!Complete with soft, natural-bristle blushers brush.
Will Thrrob go on sale?
I understand that Thrrob is being discontinued and I'm hoping to catch a few boxes on sale in the "Buh-Byes" before they go away forever... If they don't go on sale I can't quite justify it. Please let me know :)
1 year, 2 months ago
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KateLyn
California
Tweezerman for Benefit Slant Tweezer
Keep those strays away! Use this essential tweezer for day-to-day maintenance & say bye-bye to wandering brows.
Can you send it in for sharpening?
Tweezerman lets you send in your tweezers for sharpening.... Can we do this for the Benefit Tweezermans?
1 year, 3 months ago
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KateLyn
California
10
Highlight and contour cheekbones in one sexy sweep with this box of satiny pink and bronze powders. They're a perfect 10!Complete with soft, natural-bristle cheek brush. Easy step-by-step contouring lesson included.
10 or Hoola?
I'm looking for a fairly subtle, easy-to-use, hard-to-go-wrong contouring color for the hollows of my cheeks. However I can really only afford either 10 or Hoola at a time. Which would you recommend for golden-medium skin?
1 year, 3 months ago
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KateLyn
California
cabana glama
This vacation-ready makeup kit has everything you need for a gorgeous glow all year long. It's the ultimate brightening & bronzing collection! Kit includes:hoola bronzing powder, some kind-a gorgeous medium the foundation faker for medium complexions, posietint poppy-pink tinted lip & cheek stain, eyeshadow palette: peach fuzz, bronze buzz and cocoa pizzazz, double-ended sponge applicator, mini cheek brush step-by step lesson with tips & tricks
SKG- full size?
Is the Some Kind-A Gorgeous a full size or a smaller size than the separate one?
1 year, 3 months ago
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KateLyn
California
BADgal lash mascara
Sexy, sultry, pure unadulterated black mascara for full, voluminous lashes. It's as BAD as you want to be!Famously big, bodacious brush coats lashes with our super black formula.
Does this mascara give a more individualized lash look if not which other ones will
Yes! BADgal separates and thickens lashes. It looks amazing on everyone!
1 month, 2 weeks ago
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KateLyn
California
erase paste
This concentrated, creamy concealer brightens and camouflages in one easy step! Targets dark circles, discoloration and imperfections. Three shades with brightening melon undertones to suit every complexion.
have very dark undereye circles, should i use a corrector first under erase paste
Nope! Erase paste is a very thick, concentrated concealer and you won't need anything under it! Make sure to set it with powder so that it lasts all day :)
1 month, 2 weeks ago
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KateLyn
California
girl meets pearl
This soft golden-pink liquid pearl glides on for a breathtakingly luminous complexion. Twist up & pat on over makeup or wear alone for a dewy luxurious lit-from-within glow. It's pure pearly pleasure!
Since it says that it has sesame seed oil, will it cause pimples to acne prone skin?
My skin is very sensative, and I have to use oil free products, but this highlighter has such a nice color that I want to use it but I'm afraid that I'll clog my pores and or get pimples.
I've used this for years and it has never broken me out :) it's a very light formula, I don't think it will clog pores or cause you to break out!
1 month, 2 weeks ago
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KateLyn
California
"that gal"
Our silky pink primer takes your complexion from dull to darling! Simply smooth on for the look of brighter, smoother skin.One shade helps brighten all skin tones. Can be worn alone, under or over makeup.
What's happened to Lip Plump?
It's no longer in the Primers section. Have you decided to discontinue it?
Hello!
Benefit rotates out products periodically to make room for new innovations. Unfortunately lip plump is gone :(
Benefit rotates out products periodically to make room for new innovations. Unfortunately lip plump is gone :(
1 month, 2 weeks ago
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KateLyn
California
they're real! mascara
It's the mascara that's beyond belief! This jet-black mascara lengthens, curls, volumizes, lifts & separates lashes for a spectacular "out-to-here" look. The exclusive brush is specially designed to maximize the performance of the long-wearing, glossy formula-revealing lashes you never knew you had! Staggered bristles grab close to the root, boosting length & volume beyond belief. The precision bristles on the custom-domed tip lift, define & curl even your tiniest lashes. The end result...luxurious, silky lashes that won't smudge, clump or dry out.
Natural?
I was wondering if this mascara can also go on very natural looking.. In all the pictures I see, they always look very noticeable and very big. Are there any tips that will help it look more natural then big and false looking?
One sweep of this will look fairly natural... However for a more natural look try BADgal or BADgal Brown :)
11 months ago
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KateLyn
California
hello flawless oxygen wow
Hello...it's flawless time! Our new oil-free brightening liquid foundation builds from light to medium coverage for a natural complexion you can believe in. It's you...just more luminous & healthy looking.
shimmer in foundation
some similar foundations have what looks like glitter in them, and this foundation has the same description. So what im asking is does this foundation have glitter in it that is used to reflect the light?
No glitter here! It's "luminizing" which means you end up looking a little dewy, like you applied a highlighter, but it's not shiny or sparkly.
1 year ago
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KateLyn
California
BADgal liner waterproof
Our slimline BADgal liner waterproof eye pencils, now available in three shades, stay put rain or shine. Line upper lashline for precise definition or smudge with the blending tip for a smoky effect.
is the espresso colour a brown or black?
some kind-a gorgeous
Our oil-free, cream-to-powder finish fakes foundation?it's silky, even perfection for your complexion! Compact includes application sponge and mirror for touch-ups on the go!
on my container it says 0002 wat shade is this
02 means its the medium shade, 02. Most likely. However, you may be accidentally reading a serial number or something. The biggest number on the back should say 02, or 01 or 03. If you don't see anything like that, then probably there's just a typo and it is indeed shade 02.
1 year, 2 months ago
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KateLyn
California
creaseless cream shadow/liner - samba-dy loves me
Blendable, beautiful...this do-it-all shadow lines, shades, and contours your eyes with a lovely crease-proof, smudge-proof formula. Mix & match...layer on for the desired depth...go as sheer or as dramatic as you like with buildable color. You'll love the glass jar...remember to close it tight to keep your cream shadow creamy & dreamy!
How would you use RSVP as a liner?
If your question pertains to application, using the ceaseless cream shadows as liners could be done with a flat, thin liner brush. Normally you can find these types of brushes anywhere makeup is sold... Just ask an employee at a Sephora or another beauty store.
If your question pertains to the color, RSVP would be a very subtle but pretty way to line and accentuate your eyes. If you're looking for something more noticeable try one of the darker colors.
If your question pertains to the color, RSVP would be a very subtle but pretty way to line and accentuate your eyes. If you're looking for something more noticeable try one of the darker colors.
1 year, 2 months ago
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KateLyn
California
creaseless cream shadow/liner - samba-dy loves me
Blendable, beautiful...this do-it-all shadow lines, shades, and contours your eyes with a lovely crease-proof, smudge-proof formula. Mix & match...layer on for the desired depth...go as sheer or as dramatic as you like with buildable color. You'll love the glass jar...remember to close it tight to keep your cream shadow creamy & dreamy!
Will there be more colours?
Are there going to be new shades of creaseless cream shadow/liner?
As of now Benefit has not announced any upcoming new colors. However, you never know! Keep checking back if you're curious :) Also, if you haven't seen these in person, they're actually much more varied and vibrant than the swatches online. Check them out in person and you might find a color you like!
1 year, 2 months ago
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KateLyn
California