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Benefit Hoola Bronzing PowderGem of a box, worthy of displaying sink-side, with a cute name and a perfect brown-y bronze powder inside. The color inside is flat matte, not a sparkle to be found, making it utterly realistic for a range of skin tones. The texture is silky and won't get streaky, as long as you ditch the tiny square brush that comes with i...More |
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Benefit Her GlossinessThis very shiny, sheer gloss feels great on your lips. That's due to jojoba oil in the formula -- it feels moisturizing and actually hydrates lips. The sponge-tip applicator dispenses a perfect amount of gloss, and the tube never gets messy or slimy in your bag. The product itself is not sticky, so don't expect a long wear,...More |
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Benefit BADgal LashThe fat, thick brush of this mascara is like a promise of what's to come when you apply it. One coat and you've got full, thick and extremely dark lashes. While it's not quite like "wearing a set of false eyelashes," it's about as close as you can get when using mascara alone. Be aware that the formula has been kn...More |
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Benefit That GirlYou know "that gal" ... the one with the, uh, peachy keen complexion? The brightening effect of this light pink primer is so subtle, it's barely noticeable. But the glue-stick packaging deserves an award for creativity and ease of use. Click the bottom of the stick to push the berry-scented cream out of the mesh ...More |
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Benefit gee... that was quick!This adorable bottle of makeup remover claims that it lifts away makeup without leaving your skin a greasy, oily mess. The verdict: You'll need to use some elbow grease to get off the really heavy, ultra-dark stuff, but overall, it's a pretty good, clean-feeling remover. And it's easy to get sold on the so-cute-you-have-to-...More |
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Benefit You Rebel LiteFinally Benefit launched a lighter shade of this tinted moisturizer with SPF (the original is best for medium skin tones), which adjusts to most fair skin tones. The hydrating formula makes a great base under mineral makeup (if you're after more coverage), doesn't settle into fine lines and leaves skin dewy, not greasy like...More |
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Benefit 24k Sexy Gold LipstickJames Bond alert: for the daring, high-fashion scientist, not the girl next door. The "sexy" case to this limited-edition lipstick resembles a sleek, gold bullet and comes in a diamond-shaped box. The nude lip color inside the tube is laced with fine, yellow-gold glitter, adding a sheer frost to lips that looks &q...More |
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Benefit dandelionDandelion promises to "perk-up" your complexion. While it's no substitute for eight hours sleep, it does brighten skin. The sheer light pink powder works well as a subtle blush or an all-over highlighter. When layered over bronzer it adds a soft pink flush to the apples of your cheeks -- which creates a more natur...More |
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Benefit Silky Finish LipstickBenefit's Silky Finish Lipstick is a lipstick for gloss lovers. It applies smoothly, feels silky on and even looks a bit like an opaque gloss at first. As it wears, the texture turns semi-matte, though it never gets dry or makes lips crusty. It's so highly moisturizing, it also fades quickly -- like most glosses. (Guess we ...More |
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Benefit You Clean Up Nice!If you're looking for a gentle, oil-free gel cleanser to remove dirt and <i>almost</i> all makeup, You Clean Up Nice! does the trick for normal to dry skin. The citrus-scented wash leaves skin soft, not tight. But it's not perfect: My toner showed traces of makeup left behind, and it can't be used on eyes. At mo...More |

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