Benefit Fine-One-One by Benefit, Highlighter Review

10

"FINE" is an Understatement!

I love the play on words Benefit uses for its products. And, like most of their products, their new "Fine ONE-ONE" is a multi-tasking hit! I do use powder blushes, but they have to be ultra-soft and completely seamless so that the color doesn't drag me down and make me look old (I fancy Tarte's "Amazonian Clay" version, along with Estee Lauder's "Signature Silky Powder Blush" and Lancôme's "Blu...read moresh Subtil"). This is a very unique cream-to-powder formula. It comes in an oblong shape with three sheer colors--a pink-champagne colored highlighter on one side, a rosy watermelon hue in the middle, and a brightening coral at the other end. Benefit is famous for using products to "fake it" (think of "The Realness of Concealness" here, a totally wonderful blend of concealing products to both disguise imperfections and make your skin radiant at the same time). When you apply this lightweight trio of shades, hold the container so that the pink-champagne highlighter is at the top. Begin at the apples of the cheeks and sweep upward and outward. Then, blend in a gentle circular motion. You've not only added color to your face this way, but you've contoured it as well. Talk about clever! Coverage is so translucent that it is suggested that you layer it over or under other tints or powders. I don't find that necessary. If you desire additional "oomph," simply repeat the process. (Just a hint here: Since you are using the wand up against your skin, wipe with a clean tissue immediately afterward to keep the product clean and free of contamination. And, no, I am not OCD.) This color is so pliable, so workable that it would flatter those with the fairest skin to those with medium- and dark-toned complexions. Simply work with it. Once you're done with your cheeks, swipe across your lips (once again cleaning afterward). What I've noticed is a gentle pink glow which is very becoming! This blush stays in place a long time and would be a wonderful addition to your spring/summer makeup colors.

GigiSD | 1103 reviews

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10

Love it!

This is a great coral blush, highlighter and contour in cream form. It comes in a pretty copper container, and one turns a little wheel to use more product. You need to be careful about how you sweep this on your cheeks. You want to be sure the very light coral highlighter is on top and not the bottom. The person who sold this to me showed me how to use it properly. Sweep it across the apple...read more of the cheek and up onto the side of your face, kind of like making an "L" shaped swoop. (and a backward "L" on the right side.) Then, blend with your fingers by tapping...not rubbing. It's lightweight, and if you want more color, simply apply another layer. I was also told to use it as a base for powder blush. I used the Too Faced "Sweethearts" blush on top, and it gave me a very lovely glow. If you want a slight blush, use one or 2 applications. If you want more color, apply a powder blush over it. I am very pleased with this product. I tested it on several different trips to Sephora, and finally decided it was a good choice for a summer blush, and light enough to not look overly made up. I suggest the combo with the too Faced Sweethearts.

CaroleVonAllten | 1401 reviews

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Love the concept but.....

I find that the pigment hardly shows up on my beige skin tone. For me, the colors look all the same especially when you blend it out, the contour shade looks like the blush shade and the blush shade looks like the contour shade. There was no significant difference in this. And the price is just ridiculous: $30 for such a small tube. I had to return this just because I didn't feel like splurgin...read moreg on a blush, highlighting thing for this amount of money when it's easier to tell the difference if I just applied contour, highlight, and blush the "slower" way one after another. I do like how this product isn't greasy like most cream products but that's just about it.

beautypoet101 | 586 reviews

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