First Impressions: Benefit "Primping with the Stars" Beauty Kit

Benefit Primping with the Stars Beauty Kit

This summer I made a bit of splurge. I went ahead and bought the Benefit Primping with the Stars Beauty Kit when I hit the Honolulu Sephora. Beauty confession time: I don't actually own any Benefit products. Shocking, I know! But I'm hoping that this kit will serve as an entry way drug into the wonderful world of Benefit goodies. 

Benefit Primping with the Stars Beauty Kit

Benefit Primping with the Stars Beauty Kit

The kit comes with six products. A mini tube of the Benefit They're Real! Mascara. A mini bottle of Benetint. A Benefit Some Kind of Gorgeous Concealer in Medium. A mini tube of Girl Meets Pearl  Highlighter. A mini tube of Porefessional Beauty Balm. And a mini Stay Don't Stray Primer. 

Benefit Primping with the Stars Beauty Kit

You also get a handy dandy guide on how to use all of the products. I haven't posted any reviews for any of these goodies but keep your eyes open for a few to be published in the upcoming weeks. There are a few gems but there were also a few products that I wasn't impressed with. 

The kit retails exclusively at Sephora for $32. Unfortunately, the kit only comes with a concealer in a medium shade. However, if you're interested in picking up a similar kit Benefit has a whole slew of kits available at Sephora. Personally, I have my eye on The Bronze of Champions Set next. These kits are a fantastic idea! Benefit products are so expensive that I always find it difficult to commit and purchase something that I might not like. These kits give me the best of both worlds. 

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Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circle Concealer Review

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circle Concealer

If MAC Mineralize Skin Finish in "Soft and Gentle" is my new holy grail highlighter, then the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer is my new holy grail concealer. The price is fantastic and it covers my dark circles like a dream. Since I bought this product in early July, I've forgotten about all the concealers I've used in the past. It is easy to throw in your bag and reapply throughout the day--although I find that I don't need to on most days.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circle Conealer

The concealer comes with a sponge tip applicator. I was a little bit hesitant about this applicator because it seemed a little unsanitary but Maybelline claims that the sponge has been infused with anti-microbial system and doesn't require washing. I haven't noticed any evidence for or against the anti-aging claims but I've only been using it for two months or so.

I was talking to Tiffany from youtube.com/MakeupByTiffanyD on twitter and she recommended this concealer for dark under eye circles. And, of course she was right. I never go wrong when I listen to her. Tiffany knows her stuff.

POSITIVES
-Price ($8)
-Covers dark circles beautifully
-Doesn't crease
-Long lasting
-Easy application

NEGATIVES
-Narrow range of shades (none for darker skin tones)

In conclusion, I highly, highly recommend this product. Everyone is talking about it--and for good reason. I have never loved a drugstore concealer this much. I feel like my everyday makeup routine would be incomplete without this stuff. I will pass on Tiffany's great advice and say this: if under eye circles are a problem, pick up the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer. It is a creamy, non-creasing, full coverage concealer that won't break the bank.

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