New Spring Essentials from Benefit
There has always been a little bit of Benefit in my makeup bag. From my first introduction by way of ‘Dr Feelgood’ as a teen, to keeping my brows in ship-shape today with ‘Gimme Brow’, it’s a brand I’ve always adored for their quality as well as their fun, creative flair. So when the lovely Benebabes sent me two of their brand new favourites, I couldn’t have been more excited to give them a whirl. Just in time for Spring, too!
Having loved the original cult hero POREfessional, I was very excited to discover their latest offering in the line. The POREfessional Pearl Primer* is a delight to use, smoothing onto the skin like a dream. It has the same wonderful silky texture and matte finish as it’s older sister, while providing a subtle pop of pearly pink, which softens the complexion. I’m very pale and I find the soft pink actually works a little as a colour corrector as well. Thankfully I don’t have too much trouble with visible pores, but with having combination skin, it creates a POREfect (!) canvas for makeup and I love the longevity this primer gives.
For mascara, I like a wide-eyed, Bambi look; think volume, length and curl. The new BADgal BANG! Mascara* delivers on all three fronts; a triple threat, if you will. I’m a big fan of the brush; it’s not completely rigid so there’s some flexibility with it. I also find the tapered shape and varying lengths of the bristles great for coating each lash with ease. Application is smooth with no clumping, and it gets a big thumbs up from me, especially when used with eyelash curlers. It also contains ProVitamin B5, which is known to fuel thickness and strength. I have only been using this for a week so it’s too early to tell, but am looking forward to seeing if the B5 delivers!
Have you tried these Benefit products yet? Are you a fan? x
[Products were kindly gifted to me by Benefit Cosmetics, but all thoughts are my own]
Patricia Fawcett says
Sarah, I have started using Benefit products again; cannot wait to try the new Porefessional Pearl. I’ve stocked up once more on Hello Flawless brightening makeup and added Boi-ing concealer stick. I love the Hoola bronzer. Your blog is a joy to read, brimming with ideas and suggestions. Thank you, Sarah xo :)
Sarah says
Thank you very much Pat! :) I think I need to try Hello Flawless next! Boi-ing has been a staple in my makeup bag for years, I see that they’ve rebranded and introduced some new products, would love to try out the stick version! And Hoola is a real cult classic! :) xo
Charlotte Carter says
These look stunning!!1 Absolutely adore Benefit and always have. They were the first make up brand I ever purchased! Can’t wait to give these a try myself!
Charlotte-Nichole
x
Sarah says
Thank you Charlotte! Same here, they’re such a fun brand. I’m sure you’ll love these too, Benefit always knock it out of the park don’t they! :) x
Paula says
Porefessional is the ultimate, so I’m looking forward to checking out this pearl version. Haven’t tried Bad Gal but absolutely love Roller Lash, it’s been my staple mascara for years. x
Sarah says
Benefit do mascaras so well – I love Roller Lash as well, and They’re Real, too x