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Beauty Test Drive: Benefit’s Fakeup Concealer

Jessica WakemanFebruary 24, 2013 //
BTD: BB Cream
Jane Iredale's BB cream made believers out of us. Read More »
BTD: TimeBalm Concealer
Lily digs Liquid TimeBalm's spot concealer with tea tree oil. Read More »
BTD: Boi-Ing Concealer
Jessica thinks Benefit's Boi-in concealer is great for coverups. Read More »

Concealer is one of those beauty products that isn’t the least bit fun to purchase. It’s a lot more exciting to go straight to the eyeshadows and lip glosses, you know? But the un-fun stuff like foundation and concealer is what someone with, say, redness around their T-zone uses to get an unblemished palette, so to speak. So it’s absolutely worth your while to find a concealer to cover up zits, undereye circles or redness. And if you have more widespread skin issues, go for the gold with a liquid, cream or powder foundation to cover a larger area. I’ve been a fan of Benefit’s Boi-Ing concealer, but now I’m an even bigger fan of their newest product, Fakeup, a hydrating crease-control concealer. Keep reading »

Beauty Test Drive: Fine-One-One Cheek & Lip Brightener

Jessica WakemanJanuary 20, 2013 //
BTD: Jane Iredale Shadow
Winona found Jane Iredale eyeshadow good for her sensitive skin. Read More »
BTD: Perk Up Concealer
Jessica covers up dark undereye circles with Benefit's Perk Up concealer. Read More »
BTD: Lush Henna Dye
Rachel tried a hair dye called "Poop Brown Mom." Read More »
Benefit Cosmetics fine one one

My natural skin color is death warmed up (uh, I mean, “porcelain”) so I’m all about blush and bronzer for achieving that vaguely human look. To me it’s really important that blush and bronzer look as “natural” as possible. Alas, that is not always the case. Benefit Cosmetics sent us Fine-One-One, their new cheek/lip brightening stick, so I gave it a whirl … and felt very “meh.” Keep reading »

Don’t Get Mooched! The Four Types Of Boyfriends To Avoid

Julie GersteinNovember 14, 2012 //
Judd Apatow's Advice
"Boys gossip" and other good advice from Ask A Grown Man. Read More »
Relationship Advice
This is the relationship advice Julie would give you if she were your friend. Read More »
5 pieces of sex advice
Five simple pieces of sex advice from "Savage U." Read More »
Friends Forever, Boyfriends Whenever

So many men, so little time. That’s why you’ve got to figure out which ones to avoid right off the bat. Thankfully, comedienne Sarah Colonna has teamed up with Benefit to guide us through the murky world of dating. Pro-tip: If he’s stealing your makeup, he’s probably not worth your time. [YouTube]

5 Helpful Little Travel Beauty And Makeup Tips

Julie GersteinOctober 4, 2012 //
Who Should You Travel With?
The pros and cons of different travel partners. 8 Photos »
Traveling Alone
Why one woman prefers to travel the world -- solo. Read More »
Travel Diary: London
Winona says "Cheerio!" to London! Read More »

I like to travel a lot, and spend all of my discretionary income (the part not allocated to sandwiches) on trips abroad. As such, I’ve figured out a few helpful beauty and makeup tips and picked up a couple of awesome accessories along the way. Click through for a few simple ways to save time, money and — most importantly — space in your carry on.
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Benefit Wrote The Book On Flawless Complexions

Winona Dimeo-EdigerSeptember 10, 2012 //
BTD: Revlon Lip Butters
Revlon's new lip balms are smooth as butter! Read More »
BTD: Maybelline Stiletto
Find out how Rachel is rocking a matte black cat eye. Read More »
BTD: Super Orgasm Blush
Winona has a super orgasm--and loves it. Read More »
Summer Makeup Routines
Check out our summer routines, then share yours! 7 Photos »

What happens when you take  four best-selling skincare and makeup products and combine them in a kit that looks like a vintage hardbound book? I squeal with delight, that’s what happens, because Benefit’s new “How To Look The Best At Everything” flawless complexion kit is not only a great makeup combo, it’s adorable. For 30 bucks, you get POREfessional primer, Hello Flawless illuminator, BOI-ING concealer, Hello Flawless powder, and retro illustrated graphics that teach you how to apply each one for a truly flawless finish. This book has definitely earned a place in my makeup library. [$30, Sephora]

10 Refreshing face mists
Ten Fresh Face Mists To Make Sweaty Summer Skin A Little More Bearable
Ten Fresh Face Mists To Make Sweaty Summer Skin A Little More Bearable
Ten Fresh Face Mists To Make Sweaty Summer Skin A Little More Bearable
Ten Fresh Face Mists To Make Sweaty Summer Skin A Little More Bearable
Ten Fresh Face Mists To Make Sweaty Summer Skin A Little More Bearable
Ten Fresh Face Mists To Make Sweaty Summer Skin A Little More Bearable
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Beauty Test Drive: Benefit Boi-Ing Concealer

Jessica WakemanJune 10, 2012 //
BTD: FIT ME Foundation
Maybelline FIT ME foundation
Jessica loves Maybelline's new FIT ME foundation. Read More »
BTD: Fairy Dust
Pixi's Fairy Dust highlighter is as pretty as can be. Read More »
BTD: Highlighter
Benefit Watt's Up
Jessica loves Benefit's new Watt's Up highlighter! Read More »

I’ve long complained in these Beauty Test Drives that I have dry skin. The driest skin. Well, I’m going to complain about it again! But this time it is to tell you that Benefit’s Boi-Ing concealer, which has a greasy, almost melted-waxy consistency, is a super choice for quick coverups on the go. Or, in moments of morning-after desperation, you could use it all over your face as a foundation.   Keep reading »

Never Say “Pore Me!” Again

Jessica WakemanDecember 30, 2011 //

Huge pores. A lot of us have got ‘em, but they’re not always something we want share with the world. Thank the beauty gods for Benefit’s POREfessional, a translucent balm that minimizes the appearance of pores. Gently rub it over your T-zone, on your chin, your cheeks, and anywhere else where you’d love to see smoother skin. POREfessional is oil-free and goes on under makeup without any fuss. You’ll never be crying, “Oh, poor me, my pores!” again!

[$28.00 Sephora]

Beauty Test Drive: Benefit’s Cha Cha Tint Cheek Stain

Jessica WakemanOctober 12, 2011 //
BTD: FIT ME Foundation
Maybelline FIT ME foundation
Jessica loves Maybelline's new FIT ME foundation. Read More »
BTD: Bliss Fabulips
Does Fabulips really work? Read More »
BTD: Waterproof Liner
Can Tarte's liner really stay put through the tears? Read More »

If a makeup salesgirl (or makeup sales-gay) descended upon me at a beauty counter with something orange, I would visibly make a face and say, “I don’t think that will work on me.” You see, I have the pallor of Katie Holmes at a morgue in Antarctica — not a sun-kissed California girl like Kate Hudson who can pull off something with the word “mango” in the title.

But because Benefit gave me a sample of their Cha Cha Tint cheek stain to test out, I tried it. I already owned Benefit’s Posietint and wore the pinky-pink blush every day. Why not test another hue, even if it’s going to look terrible?

It didn’t look terrible, my friends. Not at all. In fact, the first day that I wore it to the office, the first thing our marketing manager Sophie said to me in the morning was “Your makeup looks great.”

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Beauty Test Drive: Benefit Crescent Row Fragrances

Erin FlahertyOctober 20, 2009 //

We know and love Benefit’s cosmetics well — their Bad Gal eyeliner and Dr. Feelgood complexion primer have been makeup bag staples forever — but we don’t exactly think of them first when it comes to perfume. Strike that notion, because their newish Crescent Row line beats out any old Britney Spears fragrance launch any day. In fact, we bring them up now because the gorgeously ornate, fold-out boxes they come in make them a great holiday gift idea. Out of the three scents ($36 each), you’re bound to find one that’s perfect for a friend or yourself, ahem. There’s Something About Sophia, a blend of oriental blossoms, mango and vanilla; Laugh With Me Lee Lee, a woody floral blend of jasmine and lily; and My Place Or Yours Gina, an intriguing mix of red pepper, patchouli and wild raspberry. We love the vintage cocktail shaker bottle, too. So cute. Keep reading »