Benefit’s new spring 2009 Full Finish Lipsticks ($18 each) make me want to bust out the pom poms and cheer for Team Lipstick!
Tabs cheers for Team Lipstick, too…
All three shades dress up this spring in full coverage color — no sheerness here, babes!
Passionista, a shimmery plum with gold micro-glitter adds a punch of color to the lips. I think she’ll look stylin’ paired with violet or gold eyeshadows. Makeup and Beauty Blog Rating: A
Thrillin’ Brazillian, a shimmery golden peach, could look pretty fab on brown skin. It reminds of MAC High Tea lipstick (a light shimmery peach) but with more intense peach. Makeup and Beauty Blog Rating: A
Lady’s Choice, a dusty rose pink, works wonders with nude lips. It leans toward the warm end of the spectrum on me. If you’re partial to warmer pinks, you might give Lady’s Choice a try. Makeup and Beauty Blog Rating: B
Like Benefit’s other Full Coverage lipsticks, these new shades feel thick without seeming heavy. They’re unflavored but have a slight coconut scent that’s noticeable in the tube but almost undetectable applied.
I dunno why, but I’m going totally ga-ga for spring lipsticks. Perhaps the sexy hotness of Chanel’s Rouge Hydrabase lipsticks set the stage. Or maybe the amazing texture of the MAC Cremesheens pushed me over the proverbial lipstick edge. 🙂
Whatever set off my latest obsession, I’m going along with it, LOL! I haven’t been this excited about lipsticks in a long time.
Oh my gee, I watch too much TV
Ladies, did you catch last night’s ep of The City?
There’s a scene where the girls are chit chatting at their work holiday party. I had to watch it over and over because it looked like Whitney (love ya, girl!) was finally laying an overdue smackdown on Olivia.
So far this season, Olivia’s been saying lots of b*tchy, snide things to Whit, and Whitney usually lets it go because that’s how she is.
I was surprised — in a good way — that Whitney finally stood up for herself. Somebody needed to nip Olivia’s constant boasting in the bud, yo!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Shefali says
February 17th, 2009 at 4:40 pmThanks for the review!! I was anxiously awaiting it 🙂
I think I’m definitely going to check out Passionista and Lady’s Choice. I’m actually excited about the coconut scent…I love coconut!
Karen says
February 17th, 2009 at 5:07 pmHi Shefali,
Yay! You’re welcome. I heart Benefit, too, so I am very psyched about the spring stuff.
The coconut scent is super-faint, but it’s there. It kind of makes me want to eat it, LOL!
Jae says
February 17th, 2009 at 5:08 pmThank you so much for this review! ^^
I think I will have to pick up Lady’s Choice, as I love warm pink lipsticks.
Michelle says
February 17th, 2009 at 5:39 pmI’ve never bought a Benefit lipstick, I may just have to check these out. I think i’d like Passionista and Lady’s Choice. BTW Karen, I went to the MAC counter today and purchased the Tahitian Sand Beauty powder. I can’t wait to use it tomorrow 🙂
xtina says
February 17th, 2009 at 5:57 pmEEEKK.
Now I want some bad.
And pooh, I just busted my last 40 on horse shampoo :/
Katrina says
February 17th, 2009 at 6:01 pmHi Karen, until just recently I was always a lipgloss girl, but I hear ya about loving all the new lipsticks. Currently I’m a Clinique fan but you’re going to make me step out of my box and try the other brands – thank you for that. Keep up the good work!
Karen says
February 17th, 2009 at 6:12 pmHi Jae,
You’re welcome!
I hope you like Lady’s Choice. Do you wear smokey eyes often? I think it would look really pretty with brown, gray or even blue smokey eyes. 🙂
Karen says
February 17th, 2009 at 6:13 pmHi Michelle,
These are pretty new to me, too. I like ’em! The cases feel sturdy, too, which is nice (you know me… gotta have my product packaging!).
So whaddaya think of Tahitian Sand? 🙂 Does it apply very pigmented on you?
Tatiana says
February 17th, 2009 at 6:13 pmI looove Benefit lipsticks! They don’t dry my lips out. Can’t decide between Passionista and Thrillin Brazillian (makes me think of getting waxed)…
Karen says
February 17th, 2009 at 6:13 pmHi Xtina,
Girl, I didn’t know you had a horse!
We have a place in my neighborhood called Horse Hill where a bunch of ponies reside. I like to go there every once in a while to check out the horses.
When I was there one day one of the owners game me a list of the horse’s names, but I end up making up names for them on my own. 🙂
I am still working on getting El Hub to buy me a pony, but so far, NO LUCK!
Karen says
February 17th, 2009 at 6:13 pmHi Katrina,
Thanks! I’m a Clinique lipstick fan, too. What’s your favorite shade?
(BTW, Raspberry Glace was my very first lipstick when I was 14 — totally my gateway drug.)
Have you ever tried Clinique Black Honey? It looks soooo scary in the tube, but actually applies as this deep, semi-glossy berry.
Karen says
February 17th, 2009 at 6:15 pmHi Tatiana,
Yah, they feel super moisturizing! 🙂
LOL — Thrillin’ Brazilian makes me think uh, hot soccer players!
ParisB says
February 17th, 2009 at 6:15 pmPassionista! Thats my kinda color – I love Benefit’s lippies but they are overpriced here so I’ll have to get them shipped. Glad they ship international 🙂
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Karen says
February 17th, 2009 at 6:16 pmHi ParisB.,
Girl, Passionista is even hotter in person! You will love her.
I didn’t know they shipped internationally… no wonder they have such a huge fan following all over the world!
reesa says
February 17th, 2009 at 6:18 pmThanks for the swatches. I have been looking for swatches of the Benefit lippies. Those are beautiful colors and look quite lovely on you 😉
Thanks again for the review.
Kailey says
February 17th, 2009 at 6:52 pmOooooo, these look awesome! I need to get my butt down to Sephora/Benefit and get Thrillin’ Brazillian. And those new creasless cream eyeshadows. Benefit always has the cutest packaging too! There Justine Case and Talk To The Tan packaging is adorable!
Karen says
February 17th, 2009 at 7:08 pmHi Reesa,
You’re welcome! 🙂 I hope you give ’em a try, as they are beautiful lipsticks with a nice texture and finish.
Have a good night!
Karen says
February 17th, 2009 at 7:10 pmHi Kailey,
Yah, the packaging is awesome, I agree. 🙂 I haven’t tried Talk to the Tan… do you like it?
Indian Girl says
February 17th, 2009 at 7:41 pmOH I love them all ! All the 3 color are gorgeous !
Hahha…Olvia and her weird cousin. Reminds me of the movie Cruel Intentions
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Stephie says
February 17th, 2009 at 8:03 pmWoot. Those lipsticks are hot. Lady’s choice is my 1st fav then Passionista. How do they compare on wear and moisturization?
Glosslizard says
February 17th, 2009 at 9:04 pmI’m definitely going to have to check these out! I think I need Passionista!
Karen says
February 17th, 2009 at 9:14 pmHi Indian Girl,
NEVEN! He’s so weird. Why doesn’t he get a job already? He seems to be dead weight …
Karen says
February 17th, 2009 at 9:14 pmHi Stephie,
They wear pretty well! I put some on this morning and still had it on come lunch (four hours later). They feel super moisturizing on the lips, too. Mine aren’t dry at all, which happens sometimes with full coverage lippies. 🙂
Karen says
February 17th, 2009 at 9:14 pmHi Glosslizard,
I think you do, too! I’m thinking Passionista would look purty with a deep plum liner underneath, too. Kinda gothy and hot!
Kate says
February 17th, 2009 at 9:24 pmOh, Lady’s Choice looks fabulous. I’ve been looking for a dusty rose pink that was kinda matte like that since my last one disappeared in tenth grade. If only it were a tad cooler in color. I fear it would might be too warm with my skin tone.
It has a coconut smell? How faint is faint? I really dislike the smell of coconut. It’s right up there with citrus smells–particularly oranges–which are number one. The irony is that my Aussie shampoo smells distinctly like oranges. I have to hold my breath whilst I shampoo. I haven’t found a replacement for it that works and I like without the orangey smell.
The Thrillin’ Brazilian is pretty too. Not feeling the Passionista all that much though. I’m probably going to be in the minority on that one.
alexx says
February 17th, 2009 at 9:48 pmHi Karen! Thanks for the review!
Here’s a brazilian girl thrilled to see such a lovely shimmery peach named after us… even though I’m not a typical bronzed brazilian girl!
Need to get one!
Heidi says
February 17th, 2009 at 10:42 pmOh man. Those lipsticks look really pretty and creamy. No matter how much I adore lippies, I can’t bring myself to actually WEAR them everyday because they seem so…old-fashioned. Haha! Or maybe I’m just really low maintenance and like my carmex and other lip balms too much.
p.s.
benefit rocks!! I love the Dallas powder and Benetint
Eru says
February 18th, 2009 at 1:24 amHey Karen!
I’ve nominated you for an award! Can you please check my blog for more info?^-^
Lady’s choice looks amazing, btw! I think I need it 😛
Thanks!
ParisB says
February 18th, 2009 at 1:44 amHi Karen
Yep they ship internationally which is godsend for us international girls 😀
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Karen says
February 18th, 2009 at 8:22 amHi Kate,
If I hold the lipstick near my chin I can’t smell it. I have to get it really close to my nose to get a whiff of the coconut. On my lips I can’t smell it at all.
Aussie makes some good hair stuff!
Karen says
February 18th, 2009 at 8:23 amHi Alexx,
You are in luck — Benefit ships internationally! Now you can thrill in Brazil. 🙂
Karen says
February 18th, 2009 at 8:23 amHi Heidi,
I love the Dallas powder, too, especially in the summer!
Karen says
February 18th, 2009 at 8:23 amHi Eru,
Thank you hon! I will head on over to your site!
Say hi to the bunny for me. 🙂
Karen says
February 18th, 2009 at 8:23 amHi ParisB.,
Sweet! Well, when you get yours I hope you’ll let me know what you think. 🙂
Glosslizard says
February 18th, 2009 at 9:06 amOoh, I love gothy and hot! 😀
Vampy Varnish says
February 18th, 2009 at 9:08 amHi Karen,
Lady’s Choice is right up my alley. I love a dusty pink! 🙂
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Alexx says
February 18th, 2009 at 11:47 amforgot to mention that I’m living in Southern California…
Shiny says
February 18th, 2009 at 11:49 amYou’re killing me Karen… between these and the new NARS I am going to be broke… do any of these come off as frosty? I’m brown and frosty lipsticks look straight up terrible on me.
cloudburst says
February 18th, 2009 at 1:23 pmThey all look nice – but Passionista & Thrillin’ are especially captivating.
Karen B says
February 18th, 2009 at 2:17 pmThese look great. 🙂 Passionista especially will rock my boat I think.
Jenn says
February 18th, 2009 at 4:36 pmIt always brightens up my day whenever I see Tabs featured in your pics! Tabs is so cute! I’m dying to try Benefit’s Silky Finish Lipstick. I’ve had my eye on a pink color called: My Treat for a while now, but the ones you have featured are so pretty…
Michelle says
February 18th, 2009 at 5:13 pmNo not at all, very sheer just like you said. I have to layer until I notice a little peachy color, but I do like it 🙂
lexi says
February 18th, 2009 at 8:32 pmthrillin brazillian and the samba-dy loves me are officially on my ‘obsessed with’ list! all i need is a caipirinha cocktail to go with it!
Karen says
February 18th, 2009 at 8:37 pmHi Glosslizard,
Yes, girl! You can never go wrong with that combo. 😉 Throw in some black high heels and yer SET!
Karen says
February 18th, 2009 at 8:37 pmHi Vampy Varnish,
Sweet! I bet you could work it with some fierce smokey eyes. 🙂
Karen says
February 18th, 2009 at 8:38 pmHi Alexx,
Ahhh! My bad! The site gets a lot of international readers and from time to time I hear from people from Brazil. 🙂
BTW, I had Brazilian food a few years ago and I have to say your country makes some REALLY GOOD FOOD.
Karen says
February 18th, 2009 at 8:38 pmHi Shiny,
I hear ya. They are surprisingly not overly frosty. The shimmer is pretty toned down.
Karen says
February 18th, 2009 at 8:38 pmHi Cloudburst,
Yeah, I heart those the most too!
Karen says
February 18th, 2009 at 8:38 pmHi Karen B.,
Oh, I wore that today. 🙂
Karen says
February 18th, 2009 at 8:38 pmHi Jenn,
I want to try the Silky Finish ones next. When I do I will report back on how they are. 🙂
Karen says
February 18th, 2009 at 8:38 pmHi Michelle,
Yeah, I was kinda surprised that it was that sheer. I have the BP’s from the Barbie release and they’re very pigmented in comparison. 🙂
I’m glad that you like it, though!
Karen says
February 18th, 2009 at 8:38 pmHi Lexi,
LOL! I’d like the bartender to whip me up one of those, too!
Nadrah says
February 19th, 2009 at 5:25 amThese lippies are beautiful! I love Thrillin Brazillian lol! What a name!
Karen says
February 19th, 2009 at 7:27 amHi Nadrah,
They are some of my favorites for spring! I hope you try Thrillin Brazilian. 🙂
Sydney Ann says
February 19th, 2009 at 12:26 pmThe lipsticks are cute but Tabs is GORGEOUS!!!!
Erin Barr says
March 3rd, 2009 at 7:12 amI’m in love!! Are these at Sephora yet?