10 Days of Giveaways: Comment to Win the Benefit Smokin’ Eyes Palette
Wed, 05/20/2009 by Karen | Posted in: Just For Fun
The giveaway is now closed, and I’m contacting the winner by e-mail. Good luck!

First, that paddle board lesson…
Watching my first attempt at paddle boarding yesterday, a spectator might have thought, “That girl must be deathly afraid of sea turtles!”
That’s because of how determined I looked not to fall off my board into turtle-infested waters, LOL!
Howzit, ladies? Happy hump day!
I signed up for lessons not knowing much about stand-up paddle boarding, like that the board is NOT, in fact, just a regular surf board. It’s larger, more stable and consequently much easier to stand up on in the water than a surf board.
The lesson lasted about two hours. The school I chose was Rainbow Watersports Adventures, run by Nate and Heidi, a young couple who live on the North Shore.
Nate was the instructor and went over everything, preparing the equipment on land before we ever touched the water. I felt safe the entire time.
He was encouraging and cracked jokes to keep things light while guiding us from a beginner’s beach out a few yards around a jetty up the mouth of a calm, tropical river filled with schools of fish and sea turtles coming in from the ocean to feed. They’d pop their cute heads up right beside the board to say hi.
The river winds through a jungly, residential area with peacocks and other tropical birds hanging out along the water’s edge.
I don’t sign up for activities or lessons very often when I travel, but this time I’m so glad I did.
Time for a giveaway!
At home I sing a song I like to call Tabs Has Smokey Eyes when I do the dishes or vacuum.
Tabs is lucky enough to have naturally smokey eyes, but the rest of us need something like the Benefit Smokin’ Eyes Palette to get the look.
The prize

One lucky lady will win Benefit’s Smokin’ Eyes Palette (a $36 value).
This cute lil’ kit comes with everything you need to create sultry, smokey eyes *AND* get your brows in gear. It includes…
- One pan of Benefit Eye Bright
- One shimmery pink highlight eyeshadow
- One shimmery pewter base eyeshadow
- One matte deep charcoal eyeshadow
- One Pencil Eyeliner in Smokin’
- One pan of Brow Zings Wax in Light
- One Fluff Eyeshadow Brush
- One Hard Angle Brush
- One pair of tweezers
- Directions
How to enter
You know how we do this, girls!
To enter, just leave a comment in the comments section at the bottom of this post, letting me know the name of your favorite Benefit product of all time.
Mine has to be Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow in Birthday Suit. That’s one for the ages!
I’ll pick the one winner at random from among the people who enter by 11:59PM PST tonight.
Ngikufisela iwela (that’s good luck in Zulu)!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
The giveaway is now closed, and I’m contacting the winner by e-mail. Good luck!




1. Nina1 said, on May 20th, 2009:
kinda silly, but I do really just love my good old benetint! it is a travel & on the go standby for moi
2. Tuhina said, on May 20th, 2009:
I love Benefit’s Dandelion (a brightening face powder). It always imparts a fresh rosy glow to my skin… no matter how tired I am.
3. alicia said, on May 20th, 2009:
I like Benefit’s color plump lip pencils. My favorite Benefit items over the years are their lip pencils–clear lip pencil, regular lip pencil, etc., but the color plump rocks.
4. Lo said, on May 20th, 2009:
lemon aid!!!!!! and i also love how the blushes come in boxes!!! i’m a sucker for creative packaging
5. Nina said, on May 20th, 2009:
I love Benefit’s Posietint!
6. Ms. B said, on May 20th, 2009:
Coralista. I’d jump through a ring of fire for Coralista any day!
7. Debbie said, on May 20th, 2009:
I like Benefit’s hoola bronzing powder!
8. TaLaisa said, on May 20th, 2009:
I love the creaseless cream shadow in skinny jeans.
TaLaisa´s last blog post..Happy Valentines
9. janet said, on May 20th, 2009:
I use F.Y..eye shadow primer. I know everyone swears by Primer Potion but as much as I’d like to use it, my lids do not like it. With UDPP, they swell up like I’ve been crying the night before!
10. KyaLyn said, on May 20th, 2009:
Posietint is my fave.
11. Kasie said, on May 20th, 2009:
I love benefit kohl pencil in sable. I wear it almost everyday. It is the perfect brown.
12. Nikki said, on May 20th, 2009:
benefits dandelion!
13. Vampy Varnish said, on May 20th, 2009:
Their High Beam luminizer has to be my fav product of theirs. This palette looks amazing, I want!
Hey ever tried their Erase Paste concealer? Does it crease in fine lines? I am having huge crease issues with every concealer I own now
Vampy Varnish´s last blog post..Vampy Varnish Poll
14. Sandy Dibbell said, on May 20th, 2009:
I’ve never used Benefit so I’d like to try it and find out if I have a favorite! This palette would look lovely on my SO’s DIL, who was a model in Romania.
15. Sarah said, on May 20th, 2009:
I love the Benefit Good-to-go lipstick
16. Janice said, on May 20th, 2009:
Dallas- it gives me the perfect rosy bronze glow!
17. Kristy said, on May 20th, 2009:
My Mr. Frosty pencil!
18. Melia said, on May 20th, 2009:
I adore Benetint, I have a thing for stains. It gives me the most gorgeous “just bitten” lips ever!
19. Nadine said, on May 20th, 2009:
I’m obsessed with stains so Benetint all the way! I admit that I’m not fond of the packaging, though.
20. Julia said, on May 20th, 2009:
Gotta be Benefit Dallas. Serious holla here!
21. veedee said, on May 20th, 2009:
Erase Paste!!!!
22. Emily said, on May 20th, 2009:
I’ve actually only used Non Fiction, since I got it for free through Slick Deals. I’ve been wanting to try one of their bronzers though, probably because I’m a sucker for cute names. (Hoola!)
Emily´s last blog post..Running back our memories
23. Stephie said, on May 20th, 2009:
The only Benefit item I own is my full finish lipstick in lady’s choice <3
I was thinking of picking up the sephora set w/ the 2 cream shadows since you speak so highly of them. maybe when i get bank
24. Kate said, on May 20th, 2009:
I love Benefit’s Boing concealer and their Dandelion blush…so pretty!
25. Marta said, on May 20th, 2009:
I love Benefit Dallas.
26. YadiQ said, on May 20th, 2009:
2 words BAD GAL! ( mascara of course lol )
27. Hana said, on May 20th, 2009:
Benefit She Laq!! It’s the greatest thing ever – it really does “seal” my makeup and I use it primarily to make my lipstick long lasting! It’s great for turning regular mascara into waterproof mascara, too.
28. Jian said, on May 20th, 2009:
That Gal face primer!
My Hoola smells funny, or rather it makes any brush that I use it with smell funny. Funny as in, disgusting. o_o Don’t really understand what’s going on there..
Jian´s last blog post..I’m still alive! (Just about)
29. Ann Marie said, on May 20th, 2009:
BENETINT balm, baby!
30. Laura said, on May 20th, 2009:
Eye bright! Like 8 hours of sleep in a stick, lol!
31. Karla said, on May 20th, 2009:
Definately, Benefit’s Coralista! (Blush)
32. Kat said, on May 20th, 2009:
Benefit’s Coralista blush!
33. Karin said, on May 20th, 2009:
My All-Time-Favorit is
Hello Flawless. Just perfect even skin.
34. gale said, on May 20th, 2009:
Eye bright baby….its the best
35. E said, on May 20th, 2009:
BENETINT!!!
36. H. said, on May 20th, 2009:
i adore Benefit’s Bathina Body So Fine Body Balm. it has this lovely subtle shimmer and smells like roses! mmmm…
H.
37. Mary said, on May 20th, 2009:
Mine is also the creaseless cream shadows (birthday suit and skinny jeans)!
38. Amber said, on May 20th, 2009:
Benetint!
39. wendy said, on May 20th, 2009:
The coralista!
OMG! What a wonderfull give away palette !!!
40. Regina S said, on May 20th, 2009:
boo boo zap.
41. Vanessa S said, on May 20th, 2009:
Coralista !!!!! It’s beautiful.
42. Rachael Williams said, on May 20th, 2009:
Benetint is my fave!
43. Ali said, on May 20th, 2009:
Definitely Bad Gal mascara!
44. Jenn said, on May 20th, 2009:
The only Benefit product I own is a lipstick in a shade called “good-to-go.” It’s a sheer peachy brown (gorgeous!). Also, I heard that’s the lipstick worn by Kristin Stewart in Twilight!
45. JodiShaw said, on May 20th, 2009:
Ooh La La Lift!
46. Susie said, on May 20th, 2009:
I have used Lemon-Aid for years. It’s a classic and I couldn’t live without it. Many days, it’s the only thing I put on my bare face.
47. Rose said, on May 20th, 2009:
I have to admit I have never used anything from Benefit other than a lipgloss which was fantastic. So it would have to be benefit’s her glossiness in “didnt hear it from me” a close dupe to underage lipglass.
Its so funny because i was just on sephora browsing the benfit section!
I would love to win this!
Rose´s last blog post..Review: Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment
48. beej said, on May 20th, 2009:
coralista for sure! other than that, i don’t have any benefit, but there’s a lot on my wishlist
49. geekchic said, on May 20th, 2009:
benetint o.g. all the way! bad gal mascara is a close runner up tho.
50. Yumi said, on May 20th, 2009:
Benefit’s Moonbeam is my ultimate highlighter!
51. Shannon said, on May 20th, 2009:
I heart “gilded.” I use it on my eyes all summer long, and it works well underneath gloss & some lighter lipsticks. Love it.
52. joanne said, on May 20th, 2009:
It’s gotta be Benetint. I love that stuff!
53. Denisa said, on May 20th, 2009:
Benetint is my fav.!!!
54. rachel said, on May 20th, 2009:
Has to be my Eye Bright pencil – perks me right up!!
55. NINA said, on May 20th, 2009:
I got the Posietint as a birthday gift last year and I fell in love with it. Im a big fan of the natural look and multi use products. I use the Posietint for my cheeks and my lips and they work. I look like a have a just finished running outdoors flush and I love that. I also have the Benetint and feel almost the same way about it … but I <3 Posietint a little bit more. I love it when people ask me “what ive been up to” because I have a decidedly flushed look on my face when I use it.
56. Sophie said, on May 20th, 2009:
Karen i really do love you and your blog!
you’re amazing!
57. Janet said, on May 20th, 2009:
My favorite is of course Benefit Highbeam!!!
58. MIchelle said, on May 20th, 2009:
I love eyebright! It’s the perfect color corrector for my skin tone, and the pencil is much more portable than pot-form color correctors.
MIchelle´s last blog post..Addendum
59. McKenzie said, on May 20th, 2009:
Velvet eyeshadow in gimme some plum
60. Anina said, on May 20th, 2009:
my favorite is benetint!
talk about memories from high school.
61. Crystal said, on May 20th, 2009:
I love boi-ing!
62. Zara said, on May 20th, 2009:
My favorite Benefit product is the “Ooh La Lift” which is
an under-eye brightener. I often keep late hours so I need
all the help I can get and this does the trick!
63. Basak said, on May 20th, 2009:
Benefit’s Posietint
64. Kim said, on May 20th, 2009:
Paddle-boarding would be so much fun in a place like Hawaii! I’m super jealous of your adventures lol
65. Lien said, on May 20th, 2009:
My favorite product is the Posietint!
66. June said, on May 20th, 2009:
Aw u know whats sad is I dont own anything
from benefit, although i heard the benefit
boing concealer was really good, and im curios
to try that product, cause im always looking for
a miricle concealer.I have dark circles no matter
how much sleep or water i get.Ive had them for
as long as i can remember.So anything to help
camo them would be great:)
67. Paulien said, on May 20th, 2009:
Benefit Coralista for sure!
68. lauren said, on May 20th, 2009:
coralista, of course!
69. Rovie said, on May 20th, 2009:
Benetint is awesome! I still need to try Coralista so we’ll see if that changes.
70. Nicole15 said, on May 20th, 2009:
Benefit’s Creaseless Cream Shadow in RSVP. I use it all the time for a base and sometimes alone. i LOVE it!
71. Megan said, on May 20th, 2009:
I gotta go with Benetint because it’s a versatile classic.
72. Zara said, on May 20th, 2009:
Dallas boxed powder! It gives me a nice natural looking glow!
73. Misti said, on May 20th, 2009:
I adore Benitint and Maybe Baby Fragrance so very much!
74. Ann said, on May 20th, 2009:
I so use Benefit’s Boi-ing concealer. It’s my favorite product cover and conceal eye bagsss and darkness. I think part of mine is from sleep deprivation and part hereditary
75. LauraJ said, on May 20th, 2009:
Benetint! not good for travel, but wonderful when used at home
76. Sheila d S said, on May 20th, 2009:
Can’t live without benetint
77. Halifax said, on May 20th, 2009:
Coralista all the way. Thanks
78. ritadebora said, on May 20th, 2009:
My favorite Benefit product of all time is “That Gal” Brightening face primer.
79. Sandy said, on May 20th, 2009:
The creaseless cream shadow in skinny jeans is my fave. It’s my go to color when I don’t have the time to do a complicated eye look.
80. amber said, on May 20th, 2009:
Glad you’re having fun!
My fav Benefit products: Benetint, Dr. Feel Good, and The Gloss. Thanks!!
81. Sherry B. said, on May 20th, 2009:
I love Eyebright!
82. Kelley said, on May 20th, 2009:
Benefit Dandelion is the perfect blush for my pale, pale skin.
83. lesley said, on May 20th, 2009:
My favourite Benefit product of all time will have to be a tie! Ugh! Between their BadGal Lash (in black or plum) and the Creaseless Cream Eyeshadow in Birthday Suit.
Take care, Karen!
84. Tamara said, on May 20th, 2009:
Mine is surly benetint lip balm SPF 15, tho I’m willing to try some other products from them.
Tamara´s last blog post..Review: Essence Lipsticks
85. Charan said, on May 20th, 2009:
I don’t have any Benefit produts but I did try the Benetint and I loved it.
I would love to have this one in my collection
Charan´s last blog post..Daily Skin Care
86. Bobbie Sue said, on May 20th, 2009:
You know what I don’t think I have ever bought or tried anything from Benefit, although now I must!!
Thank you for the awesome blog and thank you to all of our guest bloggers!! Where would a girl be without MBB.
XOXO,
Bobbie Sue
Bobbie Sue´s last blog post..FOTD and feeling better!!
87. Kate & Zena said, on May 20th, 2009:
Benefit’s Benetint, I think I would like. I don’t own any Benefit but that one would probably be my favorite.
88. Lindsay said, on May 20th, 2009:
Benefit’s Boing concealer!! The best concealer for my dark dark circles. Makes them pretty much disappear!! In fact I need to make a Benefit run to replace this very soon…
89. Gail said, on May 20th, 2009:
Originally my fave was Benetint, but I’ve gotten really partial to Posey Tint.
I also can’t live without the crease-less cream shadow in RSVP. Such a great color with alone or with others!
90. Laura said, on May 20th, 2009:
She-Lac is the best product ever. It totally ended my raccoon eyes days!! Keeps my eyeliner where I want it and keeps my shadow looking fresh all day!!
91. Janet said, on May 20th, 2009:
I’d have to say Benefit’s coralista. Don’t have many Benefit items so that might change if I win this. =)
92. Wendy said, on May 20th, 2009:
Creaseless Cream Shadow in Birthday Suit!!!
93. Reyika_chan said, on May 20th, 2009:
definitely have to say dr. feelsgood, make your skin feel really smooth
94. jeng said, on May 20th, 2009:
Sadly, i havent tried any from benefits. So hopefully luck will come to me to win this awesome prize:) thank you!
95. sasha said, on May 20th, 2009:
Powderflage! Can’t go a day without it.
96. Diana said, on May 20th, 2009:
My favorite is definitely Lemonaid! It takes the yucky shine away from my eyelids and covers the redness so that my eyeshadow goes on smoothly!
Diana
97. Stacy Z said, on May 20th, 2009:
Coralista!
98. mary said, on May 20th, 2009:
Benetint, of course!
99. Amanda said, on May 20th, 2009:
I haven’t found a Benefit product yet that I don’t like….BUT…I use Benetint on a daily basis on my cheeks and lips. Their blushes in Throb, and Georgia Peach are amazing as well.
100. Emily said, on May 20th, 2009:
I love Benefit’s Creaseless Cream Shadow in Skinny Jeans! Marvelous!!
101. kanita said, on May 20th, 2009:
my favorite is the creaseless eyeshadow in birthday suit also! It’s so easy and quick to put on, and stays put the whole day! That set is amazing, I love multitasking items and that palette really has everything I’d need!
kanita´s last blog post..$5,000 SEPHORA SHOPPING SPREE!!!
102. Theresa said, on May 20th, 2009:
I am a recent Benefit convert. I love Benetint on my lips, and I also love the Creaseless Cream Shadow in Flying Down to Betty. It stays on all day.
103. rachel said, on May 20th, 2009:
Hmmm, I think High Beam
104. Janeve Yeh said, on May 20th, 2009:
Have never used it!
Lets make this my intro product?
105. Mercedes said, on May 20th, 2009:
My favorite Benefit product would definitely have to be the BadGal Blue mascara. I love the way it adds a different effect than normal black mascara. I wear this out paired with some fun shimmering shadows!
106. Karen B said, on May 20th, 2009:
Coralista!!! For real. I got it from a friend who had a weekend in France (they don’t sell Benefit in Belgium). I love it to bits. And I’d love to have a second Benefit item…
107. Nitzan said, on May 20th, 2009:
I like the dendelion face powder.
cool giveaway!
Nitzan´s last blog post..Chunky Monkey – Banana Chocolate Muffins
108. zmama said, on May 20th, 2009:
I love their concealer! Use it all the time!
109. cas said, on May 20th, 2009:
benefit coralista blush
110. Jessica N said, on May 20th, 2009:
BADgal lash mascara! Love your site
111. Anisha said, on May 20th, 2009:
badgal eyeliner
112. kathy said, on May 20th, 2009:
realness of concealness
mini “fake-it” kit
113. cady said, on May 20th, 2009:
cream eyeshadow in RSVP (or probably any color, RSVP is the only one i have currently!)
114. Tiff said, on May 20th, 2009:
I love creaseless cream shadow in skinny jeans!
115. Lou said, on May 20th, 2009:
Hi Karen,
V. impressed with the zulu, how did you learn that? And the paddle boarding looks fun, I’d be dubious about the turtles as well.
I know it’s slightly copy cat-y but my favourite would have to be the cream shadow in Skinny Jeans. I like to use it for a proper smokey eye but also love that I can smudge on a bit as I’m running out the door and it looks like I made a tiny smidgen of an effort!
116. KF said, on May 20th, 2009:
I honestly have never tried Benefit, but hopefully this will be my chance. I like how a few products come in nail polish looking bottles ie. the rose-tinted lip & cheek stain etc.
117. Bobbie said, on May 20th, 2009:
Has to be the Posietint ! I’m 65 and this color really give’s me a nice youthful glow, love it! My cosmetic budget is in the toilet so I’d love to win this set as there is no way I can afford it right now. You always manage to encourage me to be so bad but I’ve had to put on the breaks.
118. Theresa said, on May 20th, 2009:
Its a tie between High Beam and Creaseless Cream Shadow in Birthday Suit.
119. Deanna said, on May 20th, 2009:
I don’t own anything benefit so I don’t have a favorite but I’d so love to try this palette!
120. emilyN said, on May 20th, 2009:
I love Benefit’s box blush, they smell so good. My fave is coralista and 10.
121. jane said, on May 20th, 2009:
ooh! benefit’s benetint!
122. Lillian said, on May 20th, 2009:
EYE BRIGHT!!
123. Vickie said, on May 20th, 2009:
I love Benefit’s Coralista…can’t be without it!
124. ying said, on May 20th, 2009:
i haven’t tried anything from Benefit yet, so i don’t have a favorite. hopefully the Benefit’s smoky eye palette will be my first and my favorite.
ying´s last blog post..My first MAC haul
125. Meghan said, on May 20th, 2009:
it’s so hard for me to pick just one benefit product, but I’m gonna have to say Benetint!
126. nina said, on May 20th, 2009:
I’ve never tried benefit, but would love to with this palette!
127. DD said, on May 20th, 2009:
Benefit Bad Gal eyeliner!
128. Erica said, on May 20th, 2009:
The Primpcess kit! My little brother got it for me for X-Mas (best little brother ever!) and it is such a terrific set.
129. thea831 said, on May 20th, 2009:
benefit dandelion yeah
130. Winnie said, on May 20th, 2009:
Benefit That Gal primer! It has this amazing strawberry/raspberry scent and keeps my makeup on all day long.
131. Crystal said, on May 20th, 2009:
My favorite Benefit product of all time is Benetint because it is so versatile.
132. Glosslizard said, on May 20th, 2009:
Ooh, tough choice! It’s close, but I’m gonna go with the Creaseless Creme shadow in Skinny Jeans! It’s such a great multi-tasker and it makes an amazing liner for the lower lash line that defines but is still daytime-friendly!
133. Crystal said, on May 20th, 2009:
My favorite Benefit product is Benetint.
134. lisajay99 said, on May 20th, 2009:
I love boing and eyebright!
135. Anna said, on May 20th, 2009:
I love California Kissin lip shine =]
136. Carey said, on May 20th, 2009:
ooh la lift for my dark circles! I also love their creasless cream shadows.
137. Phoebe said, on May 20th, 2009:
I adore Posietint. Who doesn’t love pink flushed cheeks? <33
138. Holly G said, on May 20th, 2009:
I love Benefit Dandelion! Perfect rosy shade.
139. Tess said, on May 20th, 2009:
Mine is Benetint. It’s so versatile!
140. lipglossme said, on May 20th, 2009:
I love Benefit’s Dandelion!
141. Janea said, on May 20th, 2009:
It’s hard to chose, but I am an eye kind of gal…so I would have to say the Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow in Skinny Jeans!! Or any pencil because you can turn those into shadows too!! =)
142. Nessa said, on May 20th, 2009:
Erase paste is my fav, followed by a close 2nd for powderflage, as you can see I am a concealer-a-holic!
Nessa´s last blog post..Win Urban Decay Get Baked @ Mythbuster Beauty
143. cloudburst said, on May 20th, 2009:
I love Benefit’s Creaseless Creme shadow in Skinny Jeans too!
144. Janet said, on May 20th, 2009:
Benefit’s Coralista
And I suppose this isn’t a tangible product but if you can find a Benefit with a Brow Bar ZOMG! They do fabulous work
145. somethingpurple said, on May 20th, 2009:
I love their coralista blush!
146. Kristen said, on May 20th, 2009:
posietint!
147. Kacie said, on May 20th, 2009:
i’m not gonna lie. i’ve never used anything from benefit.
Kacie´s last blog post..My Pin Collection
148. Eva said, on May 20th, 2009:
It´s so hard to choose.
I love “Dallas”, but also the “10 palette”…I think I´ll go with the “10 palette”, it has all you need: two eyeshadows, a bronzer/highlighter combo, two gorgeous glosses..perfect!!
149. gio said, on May 20th, 2009:
I like Erase Paste.
150. A-diddy said, on May 20th, 2009:
I love the blush Dallas! It is great for all skin-tones and all seasons!
151. Jen said, on May 20th, 2009:
I have sooo many favorites… benetint, powderflage, high brow, mr. frosty, get even…………..
152. anna said, on May 20th, 2009:
i never tried any benefit products, so i hope this palette will become my favorite :0)
153. Kristina said, on May 20th, 2009:
Coralista blush all the way!
154. Lucy said, on May 20th, 2009:
My favorite Benefit product is Dandelion blush. It is the perfect blush for me. Whenever I’m not sure which blush would do, I pull Dandelion out. It’s always right. I also love the packaging and the brush.
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155. Emily said, on May 20th, 2009:
Miss Popularity!! Gorgeous in the tear duct and makes my eyes look so open. Plus it slims down my nose like no other
156. Jacks said, on May 20th, 2009:
My tried-and-true, all-time fave Benefit product is their Brow-Zings compact. It’s the best eyebrow product I’ve ever used!
157. Mai said, on May 20th, 2009:
I just love the coralista blush!
158. angela said, on May 20th, 2009:
their hoola bronzer is amazing!
159. Abigail said, on May 20th, 2009:
My favorite is the silky finish lipstick, in sugar cookie
160. Amanda said, on May 20th, 2009:
my favorite is the Dandelion powder
161. Amanda said, on May 20th, 2009:
My favorite Benefit product has to be erase paste. Alot of people seem to hate it but I abosolutely love it!
Amanda´s last blog post..Are You Fierce? Contest Entry
162. Nicole said, on May 20th, 2009:
10… Not only is it half dandelion (light pink hi-lighter), but the other half is bronzer. I use the hi-lighter daily and I use both tanner and hi-lighter in the summer.
They also used to have these loose powder eye shadows that came in tubes; but they were discontinued. That was my fav, until I came across MAC 6 years ago.
163. Luciana Lima said, on May 20th, 2009:
I don´t have any Benefit product yet.
164. Jaime said, on May 20th, 2009:
That paddle-boarding thing looks like so much fun! I definitely want to try that someday.
My all time favorite Benefit product is definitely their “Gee, that was Quick!” eyemakeup remover. I love it!
165. Elle said, on May 20th, 2009:
paddle-boarding looks really hot, i would be so chicken to even get on but it sure does look fun. my favorite would be their ‘get bent lash’ mascara, there was something about their wand that i really like.
166. Aida said, on May 20th, 2009:
It has to be my Realness of Concealness compact. It has everything in there to make my face flawless!
167. Jennifer said, on May 20th, 2009:
My fav would be BADgal Blue mascara. Havent tried the plum yet. Hopefully soon. -=)
168. Gail said, on May 20th, 2009:
Eyebright
169. Rachel said, on May 20th, 2009:
without a doubt, it would have to be the classic benefit badgal. i go through many mascaras, but this is one i always return to! can’t help it
170. nymphette said, on May 20th, 2009:
I’m going to go with Benetint!
171. DanielleO said, on May 20th, 2009:
It’s Birthday Suit creaseless cream shadow for me too — I’m wearing it today!
172. Annmarie said, on May 20th, 2009:
My favorite product by Benefit would have to be Benefit High Beam. I am very pale and pink complements my pasty complexion! I want to glow but not like a disco ball. I’ve tried the moon beam took but it has more of a golden undertone which would look great on darker skin. I took me a while to work with it, but I prefer it over M.A.C. Strobe Lotion which is what I was using. My next purchase will be the Lemon Aid! Can’t wait to try it!
173. Michelle said, on May 20th, 2009:
I don’t actually OWN any Benefit, sadly.
But I try something literally every time I pass the Benefit section in Sephora or the Benefit counter. So far, the best thing I’ve seen is their High Beam highlighter. It is GORGEOUS. If you don’t know what it looks like, you should at least go to the store and swatch it on your hand or something. It’s so so so pretty. It’ll probably be in my collection soon…
174. Bomi said, on May 20th, 2009:
LEMONADE!
I use it as an eyeshadow base during the evening when I go out and as a brightner for my eyes during school days.
The case is compact, it has a mirror and it lasts forever.
The best part is, you don’t need a brush like some concealers because it doesn’t get messy. I just dab some on my ring finger and put them on my eyelids and WAHLAAA!
It’s amazing.
I’ve had it for a while and I haven’t hit pan……. totally worth the money.
175. eunice said, on May 20th, 2009:
GO HIGH BEAM….GO HIGH BEAM…GO GO!!!!
eunice´s last blog post..Something Unexpected
176. Daniele said, on May 20th, 2009:
I was about to say High Beam, but I think I’m going to have to go with Coralista. It is exactly the every-day blush I’ve been looking for for my entire life.
177. Janet said, on May 20th, 2009:
I actually don’t own any Benefit makeup, but I think Maybe Baby smells so good!
178. Sarah said, on May 20th, 2009:
Erase Paste by farrr!!! x
Sarah´s last blog post..Polished.
179. Sarah said, on May 20th, 2009:
I honestly do not own any Benefit Cosmetics yet!! I have been lemming over the creasless cream shadows and will most likely be buying today! =)
180. Angie said, on May 20th, 2009:
My favorite is definitely Skinny Jeans creaseless cream shadow!!
181. Fie said, on May 20th, 2009:
My favourite product from Benefit would totally be Bathina Body So Fine! I looooovee the sheen it gives my legs on a night out
182. Jessica said, on May 20th, 2009:
My favorite benefit product is Bo-ing concealer in 02!!!
183. Grace said, on May 20th, 2009:
benefit georgia is the only product i have. the packaging is a cute little box and the color is AMAZING. i love peachy colors. it warms up the face instantly
184. Risha said, on May 20th, 2009:
I lovee lovvee lovvee Benefit’s “that gal” brightening face primer. When I feel and look dull, I just put some on my face, and then my foundation…and voila! instant brightness! i’m ready for lights, camera, and my fiancee!
185. heather said, on May 20th, 2009:
Benefit Coralista Blush *swoon*
186. A. Ozair said, on May 20th, 2009:
mine is “Powderflage” by Benefit
187. Danielle said, on May 20th, 2009:
I love Benefit’s High Beam for highlighting my cheek bones and brow bones!
188. Len said, on May 20th, 2009:
My absolute that i love: Bad Gal Lash. It’s the only mascara that works for my puny lashes. Awesome giveaway!!!
189. Jenna said, on May 20th, 2009:
I hope this doesn’t disqualify me but I’ve never owned a Benefit product in my life! I did once own a little trial size of Bad Lash, which I thought was decent, I guess that would have to be my “favorite” then… I’d LOVE to try out this palette. I’ve also been intrigued by that creaseless cream eyeshadow since first reading that post about it!
190. Cindi said, on May 20th, 2009:
I would love to try this Benefit’s Cosmetics Collection.
Many thanks, Cindi
191. Krystal said, on May 20th, 2009:
I’m a fan of the BADgal fat kohn eyeliner pencil for those nights on the town. I’ve also tried Hoola bronzer which was great which the perfect amount of shimmer.
From all the comments, it seems like I have to try their Benetint now!
192. Crystal said, on May 20th, 2009:
My favorite Benefit product I own is High Beam. I love how versatile it is! I mix it with my foundation sometimes for dewy goodness.
193. Ri said, on May 20th, 2009:
I love Benefit’s Benetint.
It’s gorgeous. The High Beam is great too
194. michelle said, on May 20th, 2009:
benefit. Hmmm, I like the bene•tint ! I want to try the posie tint & their under eye concealor.
195. Felicia said, on May 20th, 2009:
It’s a tie between the coralista blush or the highbeam highlighter. both are gorgeous!!
to those who like erase paste, how do you make it not settle into the lines? i like how it looks when i first apply it, but after a while, (maybe even only half hour!), it looks cakey. which is too bad because it’s amazing in erasing the dark circles!
196. Liz said, on May 20th, 2009:
I do love the posietint. It’s great for fair redheads like myself.
197. redhead said, on May 20th, 2009:
Dallas is a great bronzer for me, because the pink adds a gorgeous undertone to the brown as opposed to unnatural orange notes. I also love their Full Finish Lipstick for creamy, opaque color!
198. antonia said, on May 20th, 2009:
Benefit has such pretty packaging in general. I too am a fan of benetint.
199. Holly said, on May 20th, 2009:
Benefit B spot perfume… never too strong, but still enough kick to last all day!
200. Austrian_Babe said, on May 20th, 2009:
Mine would have to be either the Hoola bronzer (I love that it´s matte) or High Brow, which I also use on my waterline when I look tired
201. Hayley said, on May 20th, 2009:
I like Benefit’s High Brow.
202. Izzy said, on May 20th, 2009:
Mine fav is Dallas.
203. Maggie said, on May 20th, 2009:
mine would be their full finish lipstick in lady’s choice! love that color!
Maggie´s last blog post..Overdue update! + FOOD and Hello Kitty + POTD (5.20.09)
204. Erica said, on May 20th, 2009:
I would have to say 10!
although i dont use Benefit as much (way too expensive for me haha), I have to use this one
for a girl like me who looks bad with rosy pink cheeks for some reason, this is PERFECT. it gives me just enough amount of light shimmery pink with a nice glow and light to my face <3
205. Amber said, on May 20th, 2009:
I hate to admit it but I’ve actually never tried Benefit!
206. Stef said, on May 20th, 2009:
I’ve never tried Benefit… People from America don’t know how lucky you have it when it comes to makeup – I live in New Zealand and while we can get a lot of the products you have, we pay more than double the cost usually! It’s often cheaper to buy things from US websites (the rare few that do international shipping), despite the large shipping charges to post something halfway across the world!
207. Becky said, on May 20th, 2009:
Bad Gal Blue is such a fun concept — I just wish the brush were less unwieldy and delivered a bit more punch (product). Also a fan of Birthday Suit (bought per your recommendation, actually, in the Girl’s Night Out Kit — it came coupled with Skinny Jeans).
208. JillyB said, on May 20th, 2009:
My favorite product is She-Laq. I’m on my third bottle.
209. Lin said, on May 20th, 2009:
My favorite Benefit product would have to be brow zing. I use it everyday.
210. raha said, on May 20th, 2009:
moonbeam is divine
211. Joanne said, on May 20th, 2009:
My fav is Bad Gal mascara.
212. shivotra said, on May 20th, 2009:
Mine will have to be the peach powder. That’s the only benefit product I use.
213. rebecca said, on May 20th, 2009:
lemon aid, i got 3 in my drawers, so if one day the war starts i have some.
214. Crystal said, on May 20th, 2009:
Benefit Dallas is AMAZING!!!!!
215. Shiny said, on May 20th, 2009:
I sadly do not own any Benefit, but I did test drive Coralista in store recently and thought it was just lovely!
216. joyce said, on May 20th, 2009:
benefit posietint ftw!!!!!
joyce´s last blog post..null
217. XOVINTAGELOVE said, on May 20th, 2009:
I don’t own any Benefit products – can you believe it?!
I have tested a few products though and one of them was Do It Daily moisturiser. Love the name, love the product. May have to get a full size
218. Fay. H. said, on May 20th, 2009:
their flawless shade in “all the world’s my stage!” lol
219. Sarah said, on May 20th, 2009:
My favorite Benefit product would be THE GLOSS in the sheer purple-ish color. I was trying to look it up but i cannot find the name of it. and on the bottle itself the name is completely rubbed off… LOL thats how much i use it!
(i hope Benefit didnt discontinue that color…. haha)
220. smiley said, on May 20th, 2009:
definitely the creaseless cream shadow in Busy Signals!
smiley´s last blog post..Some Sephora Codes
221. Steph said, on May 20th, 2009:
Benefit’s Coralista! I’m absolutely in looooove with this!
222. Kathy P said, on May 20th, 2009:
Out of the products i have tried, i like the badgal lash the most since i’m a mascara junkie
223. Linda said, on May 20th, 2009:
My fav Benefit product would have to be the highbeam illuminator/highlight. it works wonders
224. jess said, on May 20th, 2009:
im in love with benefit’s it glosses and highbeam !
225. Em said, on May 20th, 2009:
It would have to be bathina body so fine!!!! The smell is so clean and fresh. Better than perfume.
226. cutie_pie said, on May 20th, 2009:
hey karen! i’m sad to say i haven’t had many benefit products. right now its my gilded pencil, but i would love to acquire some more of their stuff… *hinthint*
227. tina said, on May 20th, 2009:
I adore the benetint! and their boo boo zap for blemishes!
228. Julia said, on May 20th, 2009:
Benefit Coralista!!!
229. Dot said, on May 20th, 2009:
The package looks so convenient! Pretty much all you need to do up your eyes. I’m going to want to try this.
230. Kelly M said, on May 20th, 2009:
My favorite Benefit product is the original Benetint, it is so pretty and works nicely with my complexion.
231. Marissa said, on May 20th, 2009:
She Laq! I use it to seal my eyeliner and mascara – it really works great.
232. Robyn said, on May 20th, 2009:
I adore the Gilded Highlighting Pencil
It gives such a pretty glow to my eyes and always makes me look more awake than I really am!
233. Vivian said, on May 20th, 2009:
This palette, if I win it!
234. anita said, on May 20th, 2009:
I’ve never tried benefit but will surely in the future. I think I’m going to start with the suggestions on this page!
Love your blog btw.
235. Nazia said, on May 20th, 2009:
That’s easy.. it’s Coralista!
236. Nancy said, on May 20th, 2009:
I just recently bought the mini BADgal mascara from Sephora and I love it! I’ll have to buy the full sized version next time.
237. amanda said, on May 20th, 2009:
My fave is Dallas!
238. Diana said, on May 20th, 2009:
My favorite Benefit product has to be the Get Even pressed powder. It gives a matte finish and has great coverage without feeling heavy. Love it!
239. samantha said, on May 20th, 2009:
my all time favorite benefit item is the fake it foundation. so sheer so perfect.
240. Cece said, on May 20th, 2009:
My favorite product ever is Benefit Coralista blush!
241. bunny said, on May 20th, 2009:
I cannot live without my Benetint!
242. Brittany said, on May 20th, 2009:
benetint!
243. Cubie said, on May 20th, 2009:
Coralista blush!!!!
244. Lina said, on May 20th, 2009:
Benefit’s 10! Highlight and contour in one go.
245. Kristen said, on May 20th, 2009:
I dunno if you would call it a product but the Justine Case is the shiz. It has all the products I can’t live without. It’s clutch.
246. Paris B said, on May 20th, 2009:
Nice Knickers! LOL… The silky finish lipstick – its nearly all gone!
Paris B´s last blog post..SunPlay Skin Aqua UV Moisture Milk and UV Moisture Gel for light sunblocking
247. Rachel said, on May 20th, 2009:
Benetint. Hardly unique, but it’s awesome.
248. Jane said, on May 20th, 2009:
Dandelion blush.
249. Laddie said, on May 20th, 2009:
They’re a bunch of products, really. I absolutely love JustinCase! What’s in it are my essentials.
250. alexis said, on May 20th, 2009:
i’ve never tried benefit so i dont know…
251. Marcia said, on May 20th, 2009:
Benefit Erase Paste is my favorite. It’s the best for dark undereye circles. I wear this in fair and I already bought a backup even though I have 1/3 of the jar left. Don’t want to be without this one.
252. elizabeth lee said, on May 20th, 2009:
i love the badgal lash mascara
253. MJ said, on May 20th, 2009:
Definitely Benefit Thrrrob!
254. karlenma said, on May 20th, 2009:
i don’t have any benefit products but i’ve always wanted to try them.
255. Jessica Diedrich said, on May 20th, 2009:
Erase Paste! that stuff is like magic!
Jessica Diedrich´s last blog post..A Prettie Beach-y Color Combo…
256. Danielle said, on May 20th, 2009:
My favorite Benefit product is the kohl pencil!
257. Amy said, on May 20th, 2009:
I love the bo-ing concealer…its perfect for my dark baggy eyes!!!
Amy´s last blog post..MJ Studios wants to hear from you!
258. Jana said, on May 20th, 2009:
dear john moisturiser! makes my skin hellah soft =]
259. Jessie said, on May 20th, 2009:
Hmm.. benetint!
260. Anastasia said, on May 20th, 2009:
I love me some Benefit Lipplump – it’s one of my Top 10 must have stuck on an island products. I’m really into Boi-iiing lately too!
261. thiamere said, on May 20th, 2009:
i love that gal!
it smells so heavenly & its pink!
lol!
XD
thiamere´s last blog post..Nivea Creme review
262. chau said, on May 20th, 2009:
I don’t own anything from benefit yet, but I’m planning to snag one of the blushes – coralista
263. diskogal said, on May 20th, 2009:
I like realness of concealness! And their packaging is always so cute!
264. Tanya M. Cormier said, on May 20th, 2009:
Totally fabulous!! I can’t believe that I’ve never seen or heard of this from Benefit before! Where has it been all my life? Ooo..maybe it’s the fact that my husband would have my head if he found out that I was spending this much for eyeshadow. I have heard of their Brow Zings wax, though, & have been dying to try it!!
265. diana said, on May 20th, 2009:
benetint lip and cheek stain. You’re post makes me miss good ol oahu… love it! be sure to hit up onos on kapahulu… yum!
266. Estefania said, on May 20th, 2009:
powderflage!!!
267. Elza said, on May 20th, 2009:
My most favourite Benefit product is the High Beam luminizer. Awesome stuff! Can’t live without it! I think I am a benefit-addict. Their products are amazing!
268. Esmy said, on May 20th, 2009:
Definitley Benefit’s Coralista blush!
269. Jessica said, on May 20th, 2009:
badgal lash mascara in plum!
270. Jennifer said, on May 20th, 2009:
I looove the benetint!
271. Eunice said, on May 20th, 2009:
it’s a really tough decision between coralista and posietint but hmm…i’m really a lip person so my favorite would probably be posietint
272. Jenn said, on May 20th, 2009:
gilded hilighting pencil!
Jenn´s last blog post..Giveaway Alert: Wrinkle Arrest Skincare & HealthDropz on Lipgloss Break
273. Joyce said, on May 20th, 2009:
erase paste
274. Melessa said, on May 20th, 2009:
Bathina “Touch me then try to leave…Cream”
long but accurate name. it makes my skin so soft and it has a fresh floral scent.
follow with Bathina Body so Fine for a nice shimmer. fresh floral scent as well
hope your vaca keeps going grrrreat =)
dont forget that spf!
275. CecilyT said, on May 20th, 2009:
I <3 Coralista!
CecilyT´s last blog post..The Book of New Family Traditions
276. Neena said, on May 20th, 2009:
I love, love benetint stain. I use it mainly for the lips and it gives me the perfect amount of colour. I’m not really loving the staying power but everything else is great.
277. MG said, on May 20th, 2009:
my favorite benefit item is dallas
278. Brittany said, on May 20th, 2009:
Lemon Aid is a lifesaver for me
279. LiAnn said, on May 20th, 2009:
definitely coralista! =D
280. Diane said, on May 20th, 2009:
Benefit the gloss in Curfew!!!!
love the gold colour and woohoo!!!
for some reason, i can’t really get Dandelion to show up on me… maybe it’s my brush yeah?
281. Cindyrela said, on May 20th, 2009:
My fav Benefit product has to be Eye Bright. That little pink crayon makes a hella difference to tired eyes!!
282. Sakura said, on May 20th, 2009:
Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow in stiletto! I love how easy it is to use.
283. Aimee W. said, on May 20th, 2009:
Thanks so much for the fabulous contest! I love Posie Tint lip & cheek stain from Benefit.
284. Alyssa said, on May 20th, 2009:
I love my kohl pencil in onyx!
285. Jenn said, on May 20th, 2009:
I love the Maybe Baby fragrance. My signature fragrance with a touch of flirtiness to it.
286. Gracie said, on May 20th, 2009:
Coralista all the way!!
287. sylvia said, on May 20th, 2009:
i loove highbeam!
288. Teresa said, on May 20th, 2009:
Hi Karen!
My fave benefit product would have to be benetint lip balm. Its so versatile! I put on a little on my lips when I want a sheer pinkie color, and i layer it for a more dramatic red lip!
Next fave would have to be the Some Kinda Gorgeous cream to powder foundation. Amazing!
289. Babybubblz said, on May 20th, 2009:
I’ve only tried 2 things from them, but I adore their packaging and names. Out of the 2, my fav is definitely Benefit Coralista!
290. Victoria said, on May 20th, 2009:
high beam for sure!
291. Amy said, on May 20th, 2009:
I love High Beam as well!
292. Mimi S said, on May 20th, 2009:
Gotta love Moonbeam. It rocks!
293. jackiejaci said, on May 20th, 2009:
lady’s choice lipstick! its pure love
294. Lori said, on May 20th, 2009:
Benetint! Of course
295. Kristina said, on May 20th, 2009:
My favorite Benefit products are BADgal liner and California Kissin’.
296. Mia said, on May 21st, 2009:
The Dandelion blush. So subtle, yet so effective in giving one a healthy glow
297. Emeline said, on May 21st, 2009:
Coralista, definitely!
298. Alejandra said, on May 22nd, 2009:
Lemon Aid!! I can’t live without it!! =)