In 1977, Jane and Jean Ford, the twin sisters behind Benefit, met a dancer who requested a long-lasting red pigment that wouldn’t budge during her shows. They listened, and this beloved rose lip and cheek stain was born. Year after year, it’s a best-seller for good reason: the translucent color leaves us with a natural flush so we look pretty, not made-up.
I've wanted to try Benetint for so long. I'm glad I finally did! I actually sampled it at Sephora and bought it from Birchbox... That was mu plan, but I didn't feel so bad about doing it since Sephora was out of stock anyway :-)
I have oily/combination skin. Fair (winter) to medium (summer). My skin is mostly clear, but I get the occasional zit and have some receding acne marks. I used Rx acne treatment and minimal light foundation all over. I also use Benefit's Porefessional primer.
After I prime some oily areas and do my light foundation I add 3-6 quick strokes of Benetint to my cheeks and pat to blend with my fingers. The color is natural, buildable, long lasting, and sheer. I love having color without shimmer. It's really nice to dab on your lips (after a bit of balm), too.
I sampled the pink shade of this tint and still preferred the classic red. I was intimidated by a stain, but this stuff is really foolproof. You can go as subtle or as bold as you'd like. I also feel like the bottle will last forever! I like not having to worry about a blush powder crumbling all over my makeup bag. This is definitely a winner that lives up to its reputation :-)
I love this so much. I feel like it has been a favorite for years but I just tried it myself for the first time when it came in my box. That is why Birchbox is the best! It is a great rosy color, that is not too intense and really lasts. It kind of dries up your lips when you put it on, but I think that is why it stays and I simply just layer some chapstick on top. The mini size is perfect for keeping in my purse so I think I will continue to keep it and refill it with the full size version.
5I was a bit scared to try this product but have found I love it. I put my creme blush away and only use this. Some reviews say it doesn't last long, but I haven't found a blush that lasts longer. It's easy to use and puts the perfect rosy tint on my cheeks. I haven't had as much luck on my lips as I always stain the bottom one darker for some reason. I'm going to keep trying though!
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