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Benefit Hoola Bronzing Powder$28Gem 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 Glossiness$16.00 This 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 Lash$19.00 The 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 Girl$28.00You 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!$19.00 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 Lite$28.00Finally 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 Lipstick$20.00James 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 dandelion$28.00 Dandelion 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 Lipstick$16.00 Benefit's Silky Finish Lipstick is a lipstick for gloss lovers. It applies smoothly, feels silky on and even looks a bit like an opaque gloss at first. As it wears, the texture turns semi-matte, though it never gets dry or makes lips crusty. It's so highly moisturizing, it also fades quickly -- like most glosses. (Guess we ...More |
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Benefit You Clean Up Nice!$ 23.00 If you're looking for a gentle, oil-free gel cleanser to remove dirt and almost 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 |

