A 5-Minute Makeup Look, Using The Best Of Benefit’s Product Lineup

Look and feel like your best, beautiful self.

As far as iconic makeup brands go, Benefit is pretty hard to beat. Since it originally launched back in 1976, they’ve released a stack of cult products — The PoreFessional Face Primer, Hoola Matte Bronzer, They’re Real Mascara, the entire brow category… we could go on.

And in exciting news, Benefit has officially dropped on THE ICONIC! So to celebrate, we’ve put together a 5-minute makeup routine using a few of our favourites. Their fool-proof products with high pigment payoff means you can get ready and look like your best self in next to no time.

Warm Up Your Complexion

Subtly sculpt and add some warmth to your face either bare skin or over your go-to base product) with Hoola Matte Bronzer. Try sweeping it across the places the sun would naturally hit, like the tops of the cheeks, hairline, temples and the bridge of the nose. You could add it to the creases of your eyes for a little definition, too. Because it has no shimmer or orange undertones, the resulting finish is natural, sunkissed and fresh (no bronzer stripes in sight).

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Add Some Brows

Next up, fill in your brows using the Precisely My Brow Pencil. The super-fine tip makes it easy to create tiny hairlike strokes, while the extensive colour ranges means you’re sure to find a shade that looks undetectable once applied. Brush the colour through with the attached spoolie, and then go in with a complementary gel to fluff and add hold. We love the 24 HR Brow Setter for long lasting lift, or the Gimme Brow+ to pick up any baby hairs.

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Lashes For Days

Now for mascara. They’re Real Magnet Mascara is a favourite because it uses magnets to lift and curl the lashes to Bambi-like proportions. The fine comb wand really separates and defines each lash, while the lightweight formula means there’s no clumping, flaking or bulk. Layer it up for best results.

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A Natural Lip

For an easy, natural lip that goes the distance, it’s got to be Benetint Cheek & Lip Tint. An iconic formula, it applies like a liquid but dries down to a stain for natural colour that lasts forever (and then some). The rosy hue is sheer and buildable, so you can work it up to your desired coverage, as well.

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Finishing Touches

Wrap things up with a mist of POREfessional Setting Spray: a lightweight, mattifying mist that has a light-diffusing, powdery finish to soften, perfect and set makeup. It’s really fine, so won’t mess up your handiwork, plus it can be topped up during the day to suppress any shine that creeps through (especially if you’re wearing a mask). Keep it in your handbag for touch-ups.