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The Bathing Beauties Gift Set is free with your purchase of three or more items from the Benefit website. Sound good?

Here’s what you’ll get in the set:

Bum Deal – ans exfoliating sugar scrub
Wonder Mitt – a cleanser mitt with “scrubbies” on one side and terrycloth on the other
Bathina Shower Cap – super cute shower cap to keep your hair in place

All you have to do score this set is enter the promo code: BATHGIFT when you check out.

This would make a wonderful gift idea for the beauty addict in your family. Get them a few things from the Benefit website and you can add this set to their gift.  Or you can keep this set for yourself. After all, you’re the one doing all the shopping – you deserve to be pampered too!

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Bathing Beauties from Benefit Cosmetics

I feel one of best things to come out the billion dollar beauty industry is the invention of concealers. They are life savers! No one wants to look run down and tired even if you’re not run down and tired. Concealers are the next best thing to getting a full 8 hours of sleep.  They also work wonders if you want to hide a little redness or blemish.
Below are two concealers I’ve tried and would recommend…

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Benefit Cosmetics Boi-ing Concealer/Shadow Base ($18) -  This concealer is a best seller for Benefit and if you try it you’ll probably love it too. It’s creamy and goes on very smooth. This is a good choice if you’re one of the lucky ones and don’t need a lot of coverage or only have minor discoloration. Probably the only downside to this is the pot or compact is shallow so you don’t get much product (only .1oz!) but it definitely does work.

Make Up For Ever Camouflage Concealer ($18) If I had to choose one concealer to use for the rest of my life, it would be this one. I tried this after I used up Benefit’s Boi-ing and I haven’t looked back.  The post is small but you get .24oz of product for the same price as the Benefit concealer so it’s really a no brainer .   The consistency is creamy, non drying, goes on smooth and doesn’t cake. Coverage is build-able and opaque, just perfect really. I also love how it comes in a lot of shades and is also available in the colour correcting shades of green, yellow green, mauve, orange and pink.

If you’re looking for a new concealer to try definitely consider the ones above. You can purchase both at Sephora.

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Fake Being Awake with Concealers

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Sexy Starlet ($58)  This is a great set that includes some of their best products and customer favourites.

The set includes:
CORALista – warm coral-pink cheek powder
Sme Kind-a Gorgeous – oil-free foundation faker
BADgal Lash mascara

I have to say the BADgal Lash mascara and CORALista blush are fabulous products and if you have a chance to get them, do so because you won’t be disappointed!

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Celebutante ($34) This is a fantastic set that includes pretty much everything you need to achieve a glam look for all those holiday parties.

The set includes:
High Beam – a complexion enhancer and highlighter
Benetint – rose-tinted lip & cheek stain, love this!
Dallas – pretty bronzer
I’m With the Band lipgloss
Lady’s Choice full-finish lipstick
No Competition full-finish lipstick
Leggy velvet eyeshadow
Brandy velvet eyeshadow
Dual ended Fluff Shadow and Talent brush

This kit even includes a little step by step guide to help you create that perfect Hollywood starlet look. It really doesn’t get any simpler than that, folks.

Need an incentive to shop?  When you purchase any of their holiday products, which includes the sets above as well as a few others on the site, you’ll receive FREE US shipping with your order.  Just enter the promo code :  HOLIDAY9 when you check out. This offer is valid from October 20th through October 27th so don’t miss out!

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Celebrate the Holidays with Benefit

For those of you who want to achieve natural looking lashes but don’t want anything too stark like black or too wild like plum or blue, I’d like to introduce you to Benefit BADgal Brown mascara!

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This is the mascara to use when you want a look that’s natural and not too made up. The colour is a deep brown which will aid to darken your lashes to enhance them but not to make them as dramatic. This colour is fantastic if you’re blonde and your lashes are on the lighter side. This will give you the look of darker lashes with out the harshness of putting on black mascara.

BADgal Brown mascara will run you $19 and is available on the official website and where ever Benefit Cosmetics are sold soon.

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Introducing Benefit BADgal Brown Mascara

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I tried three shades that are perfect for fall — Raisin’ Cane (mauve bronze), Breathless (muted grape) and Ruby Vibes (golden brick). These were just my personal choices but Benefit offers 19 fabulous shades to choose from.

The formula is really silky and glides on smooth. The result is super soft lips that are moisturized with a sheer veil of color. The shades are buildable so you can blend them together or go a little heavier for more color.

My favorite of the shades that I tried was Raisin’ Cane but they were all wonderful. I definitely recommend this lipstick if you are looking for a moisturizing color. You can find Benefit Silky-Finish Lipstick at Sephora for $18.

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Benefit Cosmetics Silky-Finish Lipstick

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If you haven’t tried out the Benefit 24k Sexy Gold Lipstick you’re in for a treat. It’s a shimmery sheer golden nude shade that can be worn by itself or layered over another lipstick. If you’re a nude lipstick fan, this is a good one to try out. The lipstick itself is encased in a shiny gold bullet shaped tube – quite luxe!  The 24k Sexy Gold Loose Powder is beautifully shimmery, perfect to use as a highlight on cheekbones or décolleté. The colour is a pale gold and would look wonderful on all skin types.

All you have to do to get this set for free, with your $75 purchase, is to enter the code:  GOLDKIT9 at checkout. It’s as easy as that!

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Benefit 24k Sexy Gold Set for Free!

The set includes:

• 0.37 oz “That Gal” Face Primer
• 0.3 oz BADgal Blue Mascara
• 0.05 oz Eye Bright pencil
• White leatherette travel mirror

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The face primer is awesome. Apply it to your bare skin before adding your foundation or powder. Throughout the day if you need a little more brightening, then you can add it on top of your makeup.

At first I was turned off that this kit included blue mascara, as I’m not a real fan of any shade of mascara outside of black. However, I followed the tips from Sephora and used the blue just on the tips of my lashes, on top of my regular mascara. As a result, it really opens up your eyes.

The eye pencil is a light pink color that you think won’t do much. I applied it to just the outer corners of my eyes and it really made a difference.

The Benefit Bright Lights Big City! kit is available at Sephora.com for $48 ($82 value).

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Benefit Bright Lights Big City!

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Benefit Cosmetics De-Puffing Action Eye Gel “de-puffs the entire eye area and sends your bags packing “.  Formulated with hydrolyzed soy flour, it works to firm and lift your skin. The raspberry and chamomile soothes and nourishes the area so you’ll soon have firmer, younger and fresher looking eyes. Don’t you just love the packaging? Very cute! Benefit Cosmetics De-Puffing Action Eye Gel is available at Macys for $28

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Benefit De-Puffing Action Eye Gel

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All you have to do is spend $25 to get a bottle of High Beam (a $24 value, so basically you’re getting new makeup for half the price!) or spend $35 to get High Beam and Color Plump (a $46 if you purchased both products separately).

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So what are you going to spend your money on? I would recommend checking out the Some Kind-a Gorgeous Foundation Faker ($28) and Ooh La Lift ($22) to bring you up to that magic total.

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Benefit’s Cinco De Mayo Celebration!

Benefit Honey... Snap Out Of It! Scrub

Benefit Cosmetics Honey… Snap Out Of It! Face Scrub is a cool honey-almond scented scrub you can use in the morning or evenings depending on when you do your daily face routine.  It’s made for all skin types and gentle enough to use every day. With continued use, your skin will  feel fresh and invigorated. Remember, to scrub your skin gently. If you apply too much pressure your skin will get irritated and you do not want that!

Ingredients:
Natural honey and vitamin E make this great for all skin types; oatmeal and sweet almond meal gently exfoliate; oat kernel protein absorbs impurities and apricot oil hydrates the skin.

Get the 5.0oz tube for $28 @ Benefit Cosmetics online, at departmentn store counters and Sephora stores.

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Benefit Honey… Snap Out Of It!