Product Review- Benefit Eye Bright

Benefit Eye Bright Review


From the Brand:
This instant eye brightener is like a nap in a stick! Perfect for all skintones, this pink perk-me-up brightens your eyes and your spirits in a single stroke. Apply it to the inner & outer corners of each eye and blend for a wide-awake look. For best results, apply as the final step after you've applied other makeup.

Retails for:  $20.00


Where to Buy:  Sephora.com and Sephora stores, Ulta.com and Ulta stores, Benefitcosmetics.com


My Thoughts:  I have this in two versions.  One is in the pencil.  The other is pressed into a pan on the other half of a Boi-ing for a two-in-one concealing and brightening duo that makes my life so nice when space is a factor.  Since one I can use straight on the face and the other I have to use my finger or a brush, I’ve come to appreciate the versatility of the product in the application and it’s effects.

I love a beautiful matte baby pink eyeshadow base color when creating soft romantic bedroom eyes for my boudoir clients.  Problem is, for years I struggled with how to get that sheer wash of pink to stay put and show up without being too overpowering.  I’ve started layering some of the Benefit Eye Bright from the duo pan onto the eyelid and patting the pale pink shadow over the top to lock it in.  (My favorite to use?  The pale pink shade from the Lorac PRO Palette.)  This keeps the cream in place and adds a bit of depth to the pale color without washing the lids out.  I absolutely LOVE how this looks on my clients!  The eyeshadows blend quite beautifully over the top of it when used as a shadow base, and the light pink color brightens up the entire lid quickly and evenly.

If I just need to highlight under the eyes, in the inner corner, or along the brow bone, I can use the stick version to quickly add a literal line of ‘light’ to brighten the area up without needs to resort to shimmery products that can reflect flash or leave fall out where I don’t want it.  I just draw it on straight from the pencil and blend it out with a fingertip or pencil brush and set with a matte bone or pink color.  Voila!  Instant brightening!


Final Verdict:  Add ‘light’ where you want it without the shimmer.  Genius.

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Product Review- Pixi Lid Last Shadow Pen

Pixi Beauty Lid Last Shadow Pen


From the Brand:

What it is formulated to do:
This chubby crayon glides on, leaving lids smooth and glowing all day long. Light-reflecting pigments brighten for a soft-focus effect. Gorgeous shades are multi-purpose and can be used as eyeshadows, liners, or highlighters depending on the color chosen. Super low-maintentance and easy to apply - no brushes needed!

Beneficial ingredients and what they do:

• Vitamin E nourishes and protects
• Peptides plump fine lines

Retails for:  $18.00


Where to Buy:  PixiBeauty.com, Select Target Locations


My Thoughts:  Oh, my goodness!  I'm in love with these eyeshadow sticks!  I've used a ton of different brands of eyeshadow pencils before from drugstore brands like Rimmel to NYX to higher end brands like Tarte and Smashbox, and these are the best quality per price.  I've only tried the one color, but I intend to stock up and buy some more soon.  It glides on so smoothly, and there's a lot of pigment to it.  I can sheer it out with a brush {I just use my fingertip} or keep it ultra pigmented by layering the color with 2-3 swipes.  It stays on nicely without creasing, and it really grips my eyeshadow for a super dense color that lasts all day.  It's been the perfect base for a smokey eye.  It feels great on the skin and don't feel drying at all.  I love that it can double as an eyeliner as well, although I find that it doesn't wear very well on the waterline at all.  I plan on picking up a more nude color for highlighting, so that may work better on the waterline for when a less saturated color is good for brightening things up a bit.


Final Verdict:  My favorite eyeshadow crayon to date!

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