Best of Benefit Eyeshadow
Benefit Eyeshadow offers a range of colors in two different forms. One is in a cream form, the Benefit Creaseless Shadow/Liner while the other one is in powder form, the Benefit Velvet eyeshadow.
Benefit Creaseless Shadow/Liner is comparable to MAC’s Paintpots. They could be used in different ways like as an eyeshadow, a makeup paint, a primer or an eyeliner. Here are some shades that you could get started with for your makeup collection:
Benefit Creaseless Shadow/Liner
Strut – this is nice to use as a black eyeliner, comparable to MAC fluidlines in Blacktrack
Tattle Tale – a light neutral shade in cream that is perfect as an the eye shadow base. This one helps your powder eyeshadow to adhere better to your eyelids. It is perfect for those with oily skin and prevents makeup from dissolving quickly.
Busy Signal – a brownish shade that would be perfect for your everyday makeup look. It gives a hint of color into your eyes but it is never too much or too obvious.
If you would like to use powder eyeshadows instead then try Benefit Velvet Eyeshadow. They have a hint of shimmer to them and it looks very natural on your face. They have 5 new shades in addition to their regular collection.
Bo Beep – a light pink eyeshadow
Fancy Pancy – a light violet eyeshadow
Nice Melons – a combination of pink and peach color, perfect for natural looks or for weddings
Mermaid – a lovely shade of green to match colors of your spring wardrobe
The Benefit velvet eyeshadow costs $18 while the creaseless cream shadow/liner is $19. Because they are more or less of the same price you could use this two products in combination to create different looks.
You could use the velvet eyeshadow as your base eyeshadow, then shade it with a darker color along the crease of your eyes. Then using a slimmer brush, use the creaseless cream shadow/liner to create different eyeshadow design as if you’re painting your face with it. You could create henna styles or tattoo artwork for a more intense look.