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Benefit fans

27 replies

suze28 · 01/09/2012 22:06

Having discovered Benefit They're Real mascara courtesy of you lovely lot I bought High Beam today (another recommendation on here!) and it's fabulous stuff.

Any other 'must have' Benefit products?

TIA

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porkypine · 01/09/2012 22:07

POREfessional is a smashing primer if you have pore issues.

happy2bhomely · 01/09/2012 22:08

Hoola bronzer and Coralista blusher are my favourites.

suze28 · 01/09/2012 22:12

I am in need of blusher inspiration so will have a look, thanks. No pore issues but do use a cheap Avon primer which has made a difference to the fine lines on my face. Age is now not on my side, (whispers) nearly 41.

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happy2bhomely · 01/09/2012 22:20

I also love benefit 'Gina' perfume. I had a little obsession with benefit for a while. I picked up almost every product after DH got me £300 worth of vouchers for a special birthday!

The only product I was disappointed with was the pink brightening primer. It did nothing.

Chicinwellies · 01/09/2012 22:30

I am one of the few who just can't get on with They're Real mascara, really average and back to Mac for me. Love sun beam and their creamy textured lipsticks. Also can't do without lemon aid.

SleepyFergus · 01/09/2012 22:33

Big fan of Dandelion powder here. Good at mattifying and adding a general evenness to your skin tone.

suze28 · 01/09/2012 22:52

Thanks for all the tips so far, really useful. I need to have a good look at the recommended products on their website. Chic I'm a convert to the They're Real mascara from 22 years of Lancome Definicils which was my HG mascara!

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QuinnFabray · 01/09/2012 22:54

Yes to the boxed blushers. Coralista is my favourite. Their cream eyeshadows are also good.

justasecond · 01/09/2012 23:07

y to boxed blusher. I have a pinky one can't remember name. They used to do a brill one in a vintage style tube, I think it was called 'cheekies'. Still have some but think its gone off now.

HappyGirlNow · 01/09/2012 23:12

All the stains - Posietint especially but also Benetint and Cha Cha.. Lovely on lips and cheeks Grin

suze28 · 01/09/2012 23:16

It's my birthday soon, I think I might just be treating myself at my local Benefit counter Smile

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cleaninglady · 02/09/2012 09:13

Just a heads up but there are Benefit products free with next months In Style magazine .....
Sunbeam highlighter, Benetint or cha cha tint (it's out on 4th oct)

AKissIsNotAContract · 02/09/2012 09:17

I love girl meets pearl, that gal, benetint, posietint and sunbeam. The only product I have tried and not got on with was Dr feelgood, probably because I'm too oily.

MrsAlexanderSkarsgard · 02/09/2012 09:47

Another vote here for their cream eye shadows - really really like them and they last all day

TheGruffalosbitch · 02/09/2012 11:01

I really did not like "they're real" mascara, I found it clumpy and hell to get off!

willybreeder · 02/09/2012 11:55

Seriously?! I think they are an overpriced average brand. Superdrug do copycats of most of the products for a third of the price that are just as good.
Mememe think it's called

florencepink · 02/09/2012 12:54

I bought the super drug version of posie tint and was disappointed, it looked the same in the bottle but it was really watery and the colour had no staying power in comparison with the real thing.

juniorant · 02/09/2012 17:07

I love their stuff as well and just bought a box set of eyeshadow think its called big eyes and is really handy the brushes are ok fr on the go 3 nice colours plus a concealor.

I have girl meets pearl but what do you do with it?

posietint fab and so is high beam and pore minimer.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 02/09/2012 17:47

Love Benetint. Nothing else I've tried has done much for me, though I did used to like Dandelion a lot when I was younger.

Chandon · 02/09/2012 19:45

They do really good waterproof kohl pencils, am hooked, nothing compares. Soft and smudgable, but still in place after a long day!

I never wear foundation, apart from YouRebel, but have slightly olive skin tone, not sure it suits pale English skin.

Chandon · 02/09/2012 19:47

Oh, and the Big beautiful eyes box!

Does what it says on the box. I use the flat brush and brown shae to draw a natural line under my eyes, not as harsh as eye liner, but makes eyes look miles bigger.

Limelight · 02/09/2012 19:49

Magic Ink liquid eyeliner is better than anything else I've used.

cantpooinpeace · 02/09/2012 20:27

Just got the brow kit (don't know it's official snazzy name) and so far so ferkin brilliant!!! Used to buy all benefit but like to mix it up these days. Oh and the dandelion lip gloss fell in my bag accidentally on purpose too Smile

goldface · 02/09/2012 21:55

benetint here too!

GetOrfAKAMrsUsainBolt · 02/09/2012 21:58

i really disliked everything I have tried, it smelled horrible and was distinctly average for the price. Like Rimmel but with flashier infantile packaging.

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