Tag: benefit cosmetics

Benefit BADgal BANG! Mascara – First Impression

3 Comments

Benefit is one of my favorite brands so I wanted to give the new Benefit BADgal BANG! Mascara a test drive. I got the mini-size because I never keep mascara past 30-45 days. The mini is $12 and the full-sized product is $24.

First Impression!

First up, the packaging is nice. The wand handle has bumps so it’s easy to hold and the wand itself is compact with tiny bristles.

e1The consistency of BADGal BANG is a little sticky at first but once it dries it feels nice. I got great coverage and my lower lashes really stand out and are nicely separated.

The black shade looks a bit more glossy than matte which I liked and I felt like my lashes looked full without being clumpy. I wear glasses so I like a darker and fuller look.

Overall my first impression was amazing. I really like the results and I can’t wait to see if BADgal BANG has the staying power that everyone is talking about.

You can also see my first impression Benefit BADgal BANG! Mascara video review on YouTube!

 

 

Benefit Cosmetics Boi-ing Erase Case Review

4 Comments

The Benefit Cosmetics Boi-ing Erase Case makes for a super cute sticking stuffer as it’s a cute zip up pencil case with 4 Boi-ing concealer products inside.

IMG_2514

This set contains:
– 0.05 oz/ 1.5 mL Boi-ing airbrush concealer sheer-to-medium coverage concealer
– 0.05 oz/ 1.5 mL Boi-ing hydrating concealer sheer coverage, lightweight concealer
– 0.05 oz/ 1.5 mL Boi-ing brightening concealer full coverage, color-correcting concealer
– 0.05 oz/ 1.5 mL Boi-ing industrial strength concealer full coverage concealer
– Portable pencil makeup case

IMG_2516

I am a huge fan of the Boi-ing Concealer as it gives me amazing coverage. I was also thrilled to be able to try out the rest of the Boi-ing line with this pencil. You can choose shade No. 1 or No. 2. I use No. 1 as it’s lighter.

Price: $26

Contains NO: Parabens, Sulfates or Phthalates

Benefit They’re Real! Double The Lip Review

4 Comments

I got a small version of the Benefit They’re Real! Double The Lip lipstick in my April Birchbox and I have mixed feeling about this product.

The sample I got in Birchbox was pretty small so I’m wondering if the full-sized version of this product is a bit more substantial. Although the lipstick point looks like it is the same sized as the full-sized version.

The dual lipstick is oval with a darker tip that’s supposed to work as a liner. You can see the darker shade on my hand below. This lip duo comes in 8 combos and I have the Lusty Rose shade which is pretty.

However when I applied Double The Lip I really didn’t see a huge difference in the two shades and it was a little awkward applying it on my bottom lip because you have to flip it over to get the liner on.

The lipstick itself is nice and moisturizing I just can’t get past the wonky application. I would rather just use a  traditional liner.

Check out my April 2017 Birchbox Unboxing with the Benefit They’re Real! Double The Lip on YouTube too!

Benefit They’re Real Beyond Mascara Review

11 Comments

I am a huge fan of Benefit Mascara so it was no surprise that I loved the Benefit They’re Real Beyond Mascara sample that I got at Ulta.

In January I tested out the Benefit They’re Real Tinted Lash Primer so I’m happy to have the mascara now as well.

tr.jpg

What’s to love?

I am a huge fan of the Benefit Roller Lash Mascara and this one is really good too. The wand on They’re Real Mascara is a very simple and straight which I tend to prefer. I had good control and the mascara was easy to apply. This one did not curl my lashes as much as the Roller Lash but it’s a great everyday choice for me.

The They’re Real Beyond Mascara comes in Jet Black (I have this one), Beyond Brown and Beyond Blue.

I found the formula to be smooth and I had no clumping or flaking. I also got great separation on my bottom lashes too. However the big “wow’ factor for me was that it didn’t smudge. I have a bad habit of blinking after I apply mascara and I usually have to wipe a little blob away under my eye, with They’re Real I didn’t have get any of those black blobs.

I found that it did last all day for me and it was easy to remove. I usually don’t wear mascara more than 8 hours and it did great during that time.

Overall this one is a win for me and I would buy the full-sized product.

Full-Sized Price: $24

Benefit They’re Real! Double The Lip Lipstick & Liner in One

3 Comments

Holy Moly! I want one of the brand new Benefit They’re Real! Double The Lip Lipstick & Liner in One. They are a semi-matte lipstick and liner all in one and I’m really hoping they work as good as they look.

The theory behind this product is that the teardrop shaped lipstick has two shades and that the one at the top of the teardrop will “line” your lips. Of course you’ll have to make sure the liner end is in the correct position when you apply on your bottom lip. So you’ll need to do a flip.

The packaging is also uniquely Benefit with a futuristic silver case that’s larger on the bottom for what I am assuming is an easier grip. Benefit calls this an “ergonomic shaped component”. The price for these double lipsticks is $20 each and they look amazing!

They come in 8 duo shades including:

  • Nude Scandal – pinky nude
  • Criminally Coral – sandy coral
  • Lusty Rose – rosy neutral
  • Revved-up Red – cherry red
  • Flame Game – fiery orange-red
  • Pink Thrills – real pink
  • Fuchsia Fever – electric pink
  • Juicy Berry – very berry

Benefit They’re Real Tinted Lash Primer Review

12 Comments

I got this Benefit They’re Real Tinted Lash Primer sample in one of my beauty boxes last Fall am I just got around to trying it this week and I’m glad I did. Holy Moly this stuff is nice!

b2

What’s to love?

When you want your lashes to look really professional I believe that lash primers do work. The They’re Real Mink Brown Tinted Lash Primer by Benefit made my lashes look pretty amazing.

I applied the brown formula to both my upper and lower lashes. The wand is simple but very effective. I has zero clumping and it applied so smoothly. I would actually where this by itself for a casual look. It’s very natural looking.

The purpose of the product is to boost lengthen, lift & separate when paired with your favorite mascara. It is also water resistant and conditions with provitamin B5. My lashes felt soft and natural with this primer.

I allowed my primer to dry for 10 minutes (I like to make sure it’s completely dry) and then applied Benefit Roller Lash in black. As you can see from the photo above I think my lashes look pretty darn nice. It definitely lengthened and separated them.

I also had zero irritation from this mascara and the scent is fairly light to me. It is Made In France.

Overall I love this primer as a stand alone mascara and a buildable product. It has great staying power and looks nice at the end of the day. I would buy the full-sized product.

Price: $24

 

Benefit Browvo! Conditioning Primer Review

8 Comments

I got this Benefit Browvo! Conditioning Primer for redeeming 100 of my Sephora points which was pretty cool. I love the entire Benefit brow collection and am always happy to add a new product to the mix. This one is a brow conditioner and primer.

What’s to love?

This product intrigues me because  I had no idea that I needed to condition my brows. However when you think about it it’s a great idea as brows do tend to get thin and wild. The Browvo! contains keratin & soy proteins which is supposed to promote thicker brows. I’m going to see if this is true by using the sample for a week or so.

Benefit of course did an amazing job on the Star Trek geek meets the 1950’s style packaging and product design. This line is ingenious.

The tube itself has a removable silver cap that reveals a plastic comb type applicator. You’ll need to twist the bottom and “click” in order to get the product through the top hole. I had to click about 50 times the first time I used it. Once you see a small amount of clearish aqua clear on the comb pad simply swipe on your brows. The scent is fresh and clean and smells nice.

The product felt nice on my brows and dried quckly. You can use Browvo! alone or use it as a primer for your regular brow routine.

I’m excited to see how this works. One neat tip on the benefit site is to apply in the evening and wear all night to condition your brows.

My sample size is 1.0 mL. The full-sized product is 3.0 mL and costs $28.00.

Benefit Roller Lash Mascara Review

7 Comments

As part of my Sephora trip yesterday I redeemed 100 of my reward points and got a Benefit Roller Lash Mascara for free which was super exciting.

What’s to love!

Roller Lash is amazing and it works for me. The first thing you’ll notice is the curved wand tip that has lots of bristles which makes the product super easy to apply. I coated my lashes with one or two swipes and had instantly longer, thicker and curlier lashes.

This product has a very, very light smell and did not irritate my eyes at all. It was also long lasting for me. The box claims that 94%  said “their eyes look more wide open” and I would have to agree with this.

Here’s my before and after. My left eye has no mascara I used the Roller Lash on my right eye and it made a huge difference. Definite curled lashes with no clumping.

ebcbba4a-bb41-41bf-8105-362e7c8bbeb1.jpeg

 

Benefit Life’s Little Correctors Color Correcting Kit Review

4 Comments

I feel like I hit the jackpot today! I wandered into Sephora while my mom and daughter were getting their hair cut and found the Benefit Cosmetics Life’s Little Correctors Color Correcting Kit for $20.

I picked up Lemon Aid last week and my mom wanted one so when I was looking through the Benefit display I found this great little collection that’s valued at $60.

I was thrilled to see that it not only came with Lemon Aid but an entire sampling of color-correcting products in 3 plastic cases that flip up.

Here’s what you get…

Case Number 1 – Boi-ing  in Shade 01 and Lemon Aid

Case Number 2 -Boi-ing  in Shade 02 and Lemon Aid

Case Number 1 –  Erase Paste in Number 2 Medium and Eye Bright.

Boi-ing Industrial-Strength Full Coverage Concealer

My mom and I both lucked out with the Boi-ing. I got shade 01 and she got shade 02. We both love it! Our dark circles are banished! Boi-ing has the same harder consistency that Lemon Aid has and blends super easily.

Lemon Aid x 2

Lemon Aid is a favorite of my and why I bought this set. Here’s the Lemon Aid Review I did last week: https://queenofthegirlgeeks.com/2016/06/29/benefit-lemon-aid-color-correcting-eyelid-primer-review/

Erase Paste Brightening Concealer

Erase Paste is a super soft creamy Concealer, I accidentally sunk my finger into it thinking it was hard. It has a great consistency and my 71-year-old mom was able to blend out several dark areas on her face with super coverage. The Number 2 shade was a bit dark for me as you can see I have very fair skin.

erase

Eye Bright

Eye Bright comes in a pencil if you buy it alone so I thought that it was neat to have it in a pot in this set. Eye Bright is a must have for anyone over 40. Dab a little bit on the corners of your eyes and blend with your finger to look instantly fresh. I seriously love this product!

So if you’re looking to try out the Benefit correcting line or get a little of each product this is the perfect set. I have a feeling this set is going to last quite awhile, you get a nice amount of each product.

So happy, happy day at Sephora today! I even kept the bag https://twitter.com/QueenGirlGeek?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw.

Benefit Goof Proof Brow Pencil Review

3 Comments

Last week I picked up the Benefit Goof Proof Brow Pencil and I’ve been enjoying it for days! I really wanted to give it a good test before I wrote my review.

First of all I love the packaging. It looks like something out of Star Trek and is very utilitarian. Perfect for your purse too. You also get a little tips sheet which is very helpful.

What’s to love about the Benefit brow brush!

Or should I say…what’s NOT to love! This product is awesome.

On one end you get the eye brow product which is a pointed oval tip that you apply directly to your eyebrow, the other end has a brush to perfect the look. The Goof Proof is to much easier to use than a traditional eyebrow pencil. I think it’s due to the shape of the product.

I was a bit leary at first because it looks almost too easy, but that’s really the point. In less than 30 seconds you can have great brows.

The pencil comes in 6 shades from light to dark and is a twist-up style pencil that is long-wearing.  I got #3 which is the Medium shade.

Here’s me in the product (it’s really hard to take an up close make-up selfie but I’m learning). Keep in mind that I’m over 40 and that my brows are thinning a bit.

c9263ee2-9bb7-4c0c-8e8c-0e31d1fa998c

The pencil filled in my patchy spots really well. I also wear glasses so I am usually careful not to over-do my brows because it can look too busy. I think I succeeded with this look.

Over all I am thrilled with this pencil and will definitely be trying the other Benefit brow products.