BENEFIT BENETINT

$29.00

(SEPHORA, ULTA, AMAZON, BENEFITCOSMETICS.COM)

 

THE CLAIMS:

In 1977, Jane and Jean Ford, the twin sisters behind Benefit, met a local dancer who requested a long-lasting red pigment that wouldn’t budge during her shows. They listened, and this beloved rose lip and cheek stain was born. Year after year, it’s a bestseller for good reason: the translucent color leaves us with a natural flush so we look pretty, not made-up. 

This lightweight stain goes on sheer for buildable rosy coverage. The long-lasting formula is made with carmine rose petals and lasts for hours. Not surprisingly, it’s a staple with celebrities, makeup artists, and models. 

Smile and dab three small strokes on the apples of your cheeks. Blend immediately, as the formula does dry quickly. Next, dot on your lips and blend with clean fingertips. Apply another layer if you want a deeper crimson hue.

 

  

THE INSPECTION:

I love this blush and lip stain!!  It is a perfect color and I love the staying power of it.  It is translucent which makes it look so natural and you can build it to the color you want.  You have to be really careful putting it on because it drys really fast and wont budge after it's applied.  I have found that building it a little at a time works best.  It is pretty on the lips but doesn't stay on that long for some reason. Which is weird because it is a stain.  But for a blush- it's the perfect stain!  It smells like roses!! I love it and this bottle will last you over a year which makes the price easier to take.

MAYBELLINE EYE STUDIO LASTING DRAMA GEL EYELINER

$7.00 - WALMART

(DRUG STORE PRICES VARY $7.00 - $10.00- ULTA, AMAZON.COM, CVS, TARGET)

 

THE CLAIMS:

Now gel reinvents liner:

           
• Oil-free formula holds highly concentrated pigments in a
 clear gel base
• Smudge-proof and waterproof for 24 hours
• Most intense line for lasting drama 
                                


                 

THE INSPECTION:

I liked this at first.  It comes in black, brown, charcoal, and eggplant.  It goes on so easy and I like the brush that comes with it, but it does start to smudge and fade by the end of the day.  I need something that I don't have to worry about or keep checking on.  Dusting it with a little Mineral Veil or HD powder does help, but I probably would not buy this again.

LOREAL DOUBLE EXTEND BEAUTY TUBES MASCARA

$8.00 WALMART

(ALL DRUG STORE PRICES VARY)

THE CLAIMS:

Get the look of salon lash extensions with the new Double Extend Beauty Tubes Technology Mascara! This new lash extension effect mascara visibly lengthens your lashes up to an astonishing 80%. Step 1: Ultra-nourishing base coat infused with Ceramide R and D-Panthenol protects and strengthens lashes creating the perfect base for tube application. Step 2: Ultra-lengthening tube top coat sets to form lash-extending beauty tubes that visible lengthen lashes to amazing new heights. Beauty tubes will not run, clump, flake or smudge and will stay on all-day. Step 3: Beauty tubes remove easily with just warm water - no makeup remover or rubbing required!





THE INSPECTION:

This mascara is pretty good but it's not my favorite.  After you put on the base coat and then the mascara, it creates tubes around your lashes and plumps them up.  I found that if you don't get it right the first time, there is no working with it.  It will start clumping together and looks like spider lashes.  When it goes on perfectly, it does lengthen your lashes but not as much as some of my other mascaras.  I would say my favorite thing about this is that it does not flake off, smudge, or wear off.  It only comes off with warm water and the tubes just slide off on your fingers.  It's kind of fun to remove it.  I think this looks pretty on and does give some length, but I probably would not buy this again because I prefer a more buildable mascara.

URBAN DECAY 24/7 GLIDE ON SHADOW PENCIL

• 12 SHADES
• WATERPROOF
• $20.00 SEPHORA

THE CLAIMS:

A crease-proof, waterproof shadow pencil.  Big and blendable, this 24/7 shadow pencil keeps going as long as you do.  Our next generation of famous 24/7 pencils can be used as eyeshadow, eyeliner, or both!  They deliver incredible color payout, but feel lightweight.  The new fat shape allows you to cover large areas more quickly.  Use the thin tip as eyeliner, or the side of the tip as a generous swipe of eyeshadow.

THE INSPECTION:

Color:  Sin

I love this shadow pencil!  I have it in Lit, Midnight Cowboy, Sin, and Delinquent. It goes on really smooth if you put it on after moisturizer or primer.  Don't powder prime your lids before this or it will not go on well.  Once it is on, it stays put all day.  It is a great eyeliner as well. I like to use Lit ( a golden bronze) all over the lid for a no make up, natural look, but still looks like you did something.  I also like to use the Midnight Cowboy (beige with silver sparkle) on the inside corners of my eyes, and as a liner around the entire eye for some sparkle.  The color Sin is a really pretty neutral pinky gold color and I like to use it all over the lid for a day look, or you can put a little on top of a different shadow in the center of the lid for extra sparkle.  Delinquent (dark purple with a pinkinsh sparkle) is a gorgeous purple color and really nice as  an eyeliner.  Another way I use the more neutral colors is on the center of my lips after lipstick.  It gives them a pretty sparkle.  The pencils are chunky and cute and are lasting a long time. Be careful not to sharpen them too much or the tip will come off when you run it across your lid.  Keep the product part short on the pencil.  These are really great and I will probably be trying more colors.