Holiday Gift Ideas: Three Offerings from Benefit

How anyone will be able to pass this one up, I do not know:

Say hello to celebutante, your personal stylist makeup kit. This portable kit includes everything you could possibly need to glow: High Beam highlighterL Benetint, the rose-tinted lip and cheek stain; Dallas, an outdoorsy glow/bronzer; Lip Gloss in I'm With the Band; Full Finish Lipstick in Lady's Choice; Full Finish Lipstick in No Competition; Velvet Eyeshadow in Leggy AND Dandy Brandy; a fluff shadow/talent brush; and a step by step guide to getting the celebutante look.

celebutante, $34 at benefit.com

glitz, glam, and gloss is glam new shades in convenient double wand tubes. Shades include Friends in High Places (sparkling raspberry), Kiss You (clear fuschia), Almost Famous (copper penny), Zone Out (golden nude), I'm With the Band (golden pink shimmer), and Fresh Squeezed (pink grapefruit).

glitz, glam, and gloss, $26 at benefit.com

glam idol has billed itself as a "best of" set. Inside a cute little clutch, you get "That Gal" brightening face primer, California Kissin' smile brightening lip shine, and Posietint, the poppy-pink tinted lip and cheek stain.

glam idol, $60 at benefit.com

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New Spring Products from Benefit Cosmetics

CORALista a "rio" pleasure...face powder $28
Take tropical pleasure trip with CORALista. Sweep this coral pink powder onto cheeks anytime, anywhere. Move your brush to the beat & turn up the heat... bikini optional!

Spring 09 creaseless cream shadow and liner $19
Gorgeous shades stay put day or night
These three new shades have just the right amount of soft shimmer... so all eyes will be on you! These creams are creaseless... & they line, too!

Spring 09 full finish lipstick $18
For the lip that longs full, rich color.
These new full-finish shades are "full-on, full-out, full-of-themselves" gorgeous! Glide on to look instantly primped & put-together. With such rich, seductive lips, a little mascara is all you need.

BADgal waterproof eye pencil $20
That's right ladies... our famous BADgal liner now comes in waterproof! This extra black waterproof eye pencil stays put, rain or shine. Your dark & smoky eye look will last right up until you take it off. Our forecast: 365 days of sexy!

BADgal waterproof mascara $19
BADgal waterproof is one BAD, black waterproof mascara that'll have you singin' in the rain! The waterproof & smudge-proof formula keeps mascara intact no matter what elements eyelashes may face. No more smudging or lingering on lids... this stuff doesn't move! Layer it on for lush lashes that will last through storm clouds, showers & more!

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Gift Idea: Primpcess by Benefit

If I found this little gem in my stocking, I certainly wouldn't be disappointed! Benefit's Primpcess contains some pretty fantastic things:

• boi-ing 02 concealer
• creaseless cream shadow/liner in r.s.v.p.
• 3 powder shadows: for contouring, accenting & lining
• BADgal mini mascara
• eye bright instant eye brightener
• brushes galore & a beauty lesson

And if you're concerned about cash, BenefitCosmetics.com has a great deal for you: Get FREE US Standard Shipping with order of primpcess. Enter promo code PRIMPING at checkout. Offer valid Nov. 11 thru Nov. 17. Not valid with any other offers.

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Benefit Says: Trick or Treat!

Get yourself on over to Benefit Cosmetics to take advantage of a special Halloween offer! Hurry, though, because it's only through tomorrow. Free US Standard Shipping on ANY order on Oct. 30th and 31st only! Enter promo SPOOKY08 at checkout.

Happy shopping!

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The Bare Minimum: Liner and Mascara

I'm feeling very lazy today. I'm not sure if it's just an overall "I just want to lay in bed" thing or if I'm having allergy issues. It very well could be both.

At any rate, lying in bed is not an option today, so I've managed to get myself going. All I have on is my Benefit Cosmetics Miss Popularity in the corner of the eyes, a quick swipe of Too Faced Lash Injection, and L'Oreal's Bare Naturale Mineral Eye Liner that I'm going to talk about in detail later today.

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Shimmering, Not Obnoxious: Benefit's Miss Popularity Highlighter

Benefit Cosmetics Miss Popularity is my absolute favorite highlighter. I do love both Moon Beam and High Beam, but I keep coming back to Miss Popularity on a daily basis.

While most people are all about using it in the corners of the eyes, I love it the best in the cupid's bow of my upper lip. It's shimmery without being glittery, noticeable without being obnoxious. It's in pigment form, so it's easily controllable, and you can use it in many different mediums. Very versatile and easy to use.

Benefit always makes cosmetics that I can use, and the packaging is always fantastic. But the price points might be a bit high for my recessionistas. For products in the $10 range, try POP Beauty Golden Sparkle Sauce or Sephora Brand Light Touch Highlighter.

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Yesterday's FOTD, Because I'm Behind

I'm kind of embarrassed to admit that I don't really remember what I had going on here. But how about those lashes? That is Too Faced Lash Injection, which I am still loving. I've also got Benefit Cosmetics Miss Popularity on the browbone and in the corner of the eyes, which I'll be writing more about later.

I'm also still completely in love with my Urban Decay Brow Box, and think that everyone should own this product, or something like it. Ideally, though, you should have this one, because it comes with a decent amount of wax, more than other products that I've seen. And it's the wax that helps keep everything in line.

I'm using Too Faced Magic Wand Illuminating Foundation on my face with Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Powder on top. I skipped the bronzer, and used Make Up For Ever Fascinating Lip Gloss in Pearly Coral Red.

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Benefit's New Perfume

I got an email from Benefit announcing their new perfume! I was a fan of maybe baby eau de toilette for a really long time. In fact, I think I wore it all last summer. B spot, however, looks a bit more sophisticated and intriguing. Notes include mango, freesia, peony, sandalwood and amber.

I'm scared of sandalwood - it usually overpowers everything else on me, and I'm not a huge fan. But I love amber, especially mixed with light florals for spring or summer.

What say you? Will you be trying it out?

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Some Kinda Gorgeous by Benefit

I am a big fan of Benefit. And their Some Kind-a Gorgeous is my go-to for summer foundation, especially on the weekends, when I'm not up for spending a ton of time on my liquid foundation + primer + powder combo. I find the coverage is quite even and smooth, without being cakey or just too much. It feels to me as though it's a nice combination of primer plus foundation, and it doesn't encourage huge oil slicks on my face. I usually sweep a bronzer over it for good measure, but it's not necessary.
And right now, you can get a FREE some kind-a gorgeous mini with any $50 purchase. Enter promo code PACKLITE at checkout. Offer valid through 6.04.08. Not valid with any other offers.

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