Benefit Velvet Eyeshadows: Swatches, Pictures and First Impressions
Tue, 04/14/2009 by Karen | Posted in: Makeup
Sometimes I like to take stock of the random things I dig…
Like, lately I’ve been hooked on wedding magazines, even though my wedding was three years ago.
And when I haven’t been pouring over cake designs and bridal flower trends (mini-cakes and lotus pods are “in”), I’ve also been into trying different stress relief teas (highly recommend Get Relaxed red tea by The Republic of Tea).
Speaking of stress relief, I’ve found that chewing gum helps me to relax and have been chewing vast quantities of Orbit Gum while reading about how to grow Heirloom tomatoes…
And on the makeup front, I’m loving Benefit’s new Velvet Eyeshadows ($18).
Benefit designed the nine shimmery shades for easy application.
They arrive in June, but I’ve tested six of the colors, and first things first: I can’t believe how silky and non-gritty the powders feel.
Their intense pigmentation and shimmer reminds me of Shu Uemura’s Eyeshadows but in cheekier, more lively packaging.
Bikini Line Velvet Eyeshadow
Dandy Brandy Velvet Eyeshadow
“Gimme Some” Plum Velvet Eyeshadow
Leggy Velvet Eyeshadow
Like What You Sea? Velvet Eyeshadow
Where There’s Smoke Velvet Eyeshadow
Swatches from left to right: Bikini Line, Dandy Brandy, “Gimme Some” Plum
Swatches from left to right: Leggy, Like What You Sea?, Where There’s Smoke
I think these are so pretty and cannot wait to layer ‘em on top of some Creaseless Cream Shadows!
What do you think of them so far?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
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1. cloudburst said, on April 14th, 2009:
The packaging is identical to Shu’s (except for the colours), I’m really surprised at how Where’s There’s Smoke looks swatched it dosen’t seem to match the one pictured at all. They look promising though!
2. Stacie said, on April 14th, 2009:
Ooh, pretty! I especially like Where There’s Smoke and Like What You Sea? I love Benefit’s products. Hmm, maybe I’ll wear some creaseless cream shadow to work tonight…
3. Citrine said, on April 14th, 2009:
I “like what I sea” so far…
and that smoke!
Citrine´s last blog post..Nivea Tinted Balm and Avon Glaze Wear Lip Color
4. Jessica said, on April 14th, 2009:
If they are as silky as the powder eyeshadows they have right now I’m going to be in love!!!
Jessica´s last blog post..3-Step Oily Skin Saver
5. Emily said, on April 14th, 2009:
Oooh I really like those eyeshadows. The first four, especially.
I also got that Knot mag in the mail for some reason. I got married last year and somehow can’t fathom going without my wedding blogs. I’ll just have to throw another big party…
6. Stef said, on April 14th, 2009:
Love ‘em. Really rich looking and totally beautiful. It looks like great color payoff too.
What the picture with all of them? Is that a tester or is there a palette with all of them?
Stef´s last blog post..Kate Somerville Exfolikate & Line Release review
7. Kate & Zena said, on April 14th, 2009:
The six shades of stunning. When are you going to swatch the other three? Dandy brandy is a stunning brown/gold/bronze. It’s beautiful.
8. Shiny said, on April 14th, 2009:
Those are pretty nice, I will for sure check them out! Some of the nicer Shopper’s Drug Mart’s here in Canada have started carrying Benefit.
I like the mini list of things that interest you, tea and heirloom tomatoes could use a post of their own!
9. Trendqueen said, on April 14th, 2009:
I was married 2 years ago and I still read wedding magazines. I love the eyeshadows can’t wait until they come out in June.
Trendqueen´s last blog post..Charles David Warehouse sale
10. Marisol said, on April 14th, 2009:
Those colors look gorgeous!
Marisol´s last blog post..I really want to go to this show
11. Arianne said, on April 14th, 2009:
WOW! Where’s the smoke = LOVE. I’ve always wanted to try those teas from the Republic of Teas. I think perhaps “Get Gorgeous.” We could all use a little gorgeous in our lives, don’t we?
Arianne´s last blog post..Red Hair is High Maintenance.
12. Glosslizard said, on April 14th, 2009:
They’re very pretty (I’m drooling a little thinking of layering Where There’s Smoke over Skinny Jeans), but I wish Benefit would take on some really bold colors like they used to! These are all very safe and low-key and I think I already have similar colors to all of these!
13. Marissa said, on April 14th, 2009:
Those eyeshadows are gorgeous! I can’t wait for them. That is too funny that you posted a picture of Strawberry Mint gum…I bought that this morning at the grocery store! It’s good stuff.
14. Tanya said, on April 14th, 2009:
My jaw is on the FLOOR!! Those look absolutely gorgeous!! Where There’s Smoke definitely looks like the winner of the bunch. Oh, and looks like they’re resurrecting Buckle Bunny!! I remember that came out a LONG time ago with a Cowboy/Cowgirl-themed collection.
Tanya´s last blog post..Happy Easter!!!
15. Vonvon said, on April 14th, 2009:
Wow! I think the Benefit velvet eyeshadows are awesome. But if you will be only getting them in June, then I don’t know when they’ll arrive in Malaysia?? I like them all esp Bikini line, and like what you sea?
16. Jeanne said, on April 14th, 2009:
Oooh, beautiful! I dig Leggy and Where There’s Smoke a lot.
Also, growing tomatoes is so much fun — I grew several different types last summer from little $1 or $2 plants I got at the farmer’s market, and I had delicious organic (because I was too lazy to spray or feed them) tomatoes all summer long. There’s almost nothing better than fresh-picked tomatoes all warm from the sun!
Jeanne´s last blog post..Rose tint my world – colorful glasses frames!
17. Rachel said, on April 14th, 2009:
I’m chewing Orbit’s Sangria Fresca. It doesn’t help me relax like classical music does, which I rediscovered recently, but I do love the taste. I really like ‘Like What You Sea?’ I’m going to have to try not to buy that. Ha!
18. lexi said, on April 14th, 2009:
yeah leggy and where there’s smoke may have permanent rotation in my makeup case this summer! right now i’m loving pink and grey shadow maybe it’s a throwback to my favorite nikes when i was a kid – grey nikes with a pink swoosh…
19. Gloria said, on April 14th, 2009:
Leggy and “Gimme Se” Plum please!! I think my eyes would like those eyeshadows on them. =P
I haven’t had my wedding yet (married in civil ceremony), but it’s been a while, and I don’t think I can handle that sort of stress! The “omg I must lose weight to look good in my gown!” to “WHO PUT THOSE 2 AT THE SAME TABLE? THEY HATE EACH OTHER!”
Not something I want to think about yet.
Gloria´s last blog post..Homicidal Watermelon
20. Catherine said, on April 14th, 2009:
Oh man, Where there’s Smoke looks so nice! I keep seeing the Get Relaxed Tea on campus at the Sunshine Market. Maybe I’ll pick it up next time. =)
Catherine´s last blog post..Yesterday’s Mermaid Eyes FOTD
21. Paris B said, on April 15th, 2009:
Uhoh… these are looking really really good! Benefit here raised its prices but I can always just get them online. Where there’s smoke is definitely on my list!
Paris B´s last blog post..Pink-ing of the Shu Uemura Pink Collection
22. dimpy said, on April 15th, 2009:
I.m loving it…………..they are so cool ,cant wait for them….
23. dimpy said, on April 15th, 2009:
btw love your sense of humour ,girl u r so funny………..
24. Nicole15 said, on April 15th, 2009:
I REALLY REALLY like these. I too, am a Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow fan and totally see using the cream as a base & these shadows on top. They are beautiful & swatch really well. Definitely good pigmentation. I am totally digging “Gimme Some Plum” Oohhh la la!
25. Amanda said, on April 15th, 2009:
26. Rachael Williams said, on April 15th, 2009:
I’m coveting me some Dandy Brandy & Leggy eyeshadows!
27. Michelle said, on April 15th, 2009:
Oooh I can’t wait ’till these come out! I love Benefit
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