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Y'all know I'm obsessed with Benefit Box o' Powders and I actively collect them.  What you might not know is that I'm a little bit of a rock singer in a cover band.  So when I learned that the Benefit Rockateur Box o' Powder* (CA $36 / US $28) is coming out in September 2013, I was head over heels for it.

For Those About To Rock | Benefit Cosmetics Rockateur Box o' Powder | Review, Photos & Swatches

August 26, 2013 • , , , , , , , , • 9 comments
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Benefit Cosmetics never cease to impress.  This fall, they are adding a new member to the Box O'Powder family and a brand new brow product to their brow-grooming line.

Let's talk about the new Benefit Rockateur Box O' Powder* (CA $36 / US $28).  The tag line for this product is: "for girls who don't blush easy".  This cheek powder is a beautiful rose gold colour.  You all probably know how much I like my Box O' Powders, I was actually wondering when they are releasing a new one since it has been a while.  On top of that rose gold has been my obsession for the past two years.  So this rose gold in a Box O' Powder might be the perfect combination yet.


Another new release is the Benefit Gimme Brow* (CA $26 / US $22).  Like its name suggest, it is designed to give an illusion of more brow.  I personally have pretty sparse brow and I know I am not the only one who would accidentally give a bald spot our brows.  Available in two shades (light/medium and medium/deep), this product promised that it will be "building brows where before there were none".  Plus, it is supposed to be water-resistant, long-wearing, and natural-looking.  All these sounds so magical.


Both will be available in September 2013, I am very excited to try these out (well too excited that I tried Gimme Brow before taking pictures... but I don't want to spoil, haha).  Be sure to check back later to see my two cents on these brand new products!

Now, am I the only one who's that clumsy to pluck more than I should?  Let me know if you have done that before! ;)

Until next time,


 x Rica

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*Disclaimer: Products mentioned in this post were provided to The Office Chic for review consideration (noted with asterisk).  As always, all the opinions expressed here are my own and are in no way influenced by any advertiser, affiliate, public relations firm or brands.

Benefit Cosmetics New Products for Fall 2013 | Gimme Brow! & Rockateur Box O' Powder | Beauty News & Photos

August 22, 2013 • , , , , , , • 2 comments
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As this year's Summer coming to an end, we can start counting down the days till Toronto International Film Festival, aka TIFF.  Each year, being the official sponsor of the event, L'Oréal Paris would create an exclusive collection for the occasion.  This year is no different.

Dare to go Bare with L'Oréal Paris Collection Privée | Official TIFF Collection | Review, Photos, & Swatches

August 19, 2013 • , , , , , , , , , , , • 4 comments
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Being an oily skin gal, I have always struggled to keep my makeup stay on.  Using my current foundation routine, it doesn't stand a chance, especially in this Summer heat (and humidity).  To everyone who's having the same problem, Benefit might have a solution for you with their new Stay Flawless 15-Hour Primer* (CA $38 / US $32).  This innovation claims to work like a magnet to help your makeup stay on longer.  So I put it to an ultimate test... on me :).



The formula of the primer is quite interesting.  It has a slight cooling effect when you first apply it.  It feels a little sticky at first but the feeling goes away after it's set.  I am very sensitive to "heaviness" of a product, and because it's sticky, it feels a little heavy at first.  But like the stickiness, it goes away after it sets.

I have never used a stick primer before, but it's pretty intuitive.  You just glide it on your face and blend it out with your finger and a brush.  I prefer using a synthetic brush, such as Sigma F82 or the Buffing Brush in Real Techniques Core Collection, because  I find that it makes a more even application.  A pro tip from Benefit is to quickly blend your liquid foundation on top of the primer before the primer sets to lock-in the foundation.



The result?  It does a pretty good job keeping my makeup on throughout the day.  It's quite strange because it doesn't seem to excel at controlling sebum excretion but it does keep the makeup on regardless.  I do have to blot throughout the day, which I do that anyway.  But the coverage seems to stay on better than when I'm not using the primer.  Because of my oily skin, I find that it works the best with powder foundation.

Overall, I feel that Benefit Stay Flawless does a great job at keeping you look flawless.  However, it is not the best in oil control (nothing is for me anyway :/).  It feels sticky at first but it is weightless once it's set.  Makeup still look relatively fresh after hours of application, but for me, blotting is still necessary throughout the day.  It works well with all types of foundation, but I prefer to use it with powder.  I will for sure be putting it into good use this Summer because it helps me stay flawless in the heat.

Ratings

Value:7.5/10
Quality:8.5/10
Longevity:8.5/10
Practicality:9/10
Packaging:9/10
Overall:
8.5/10





Until next time,



x Rica

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*Disclaimer: Products mentioned in this post were provided to The Office Chic for review consideration (noted with asterisk).  As always, all the opinions expressed here are my own and are in no way influenced by any advertiser, affiliate, public relations firm or brands.

Benefit Stay Flawless 15-Hour Primer works like a Makeup Magnet | Review & Photos

July 11, 2013 • , , , , , , • 8 comments
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Gigantic disco ball at Luminato
As Summer approaches, there are more and more things happening in Toronto.  Last last weekend, I went and checked out a few events that were happening locally, including Luminato and the Much Music Video Award Turn It Up Beauty Bar.

Line up for L'Oreal Paris Nail Bar
Nail polishes galore... I want them ALL... So beautiful!
L'Oreal Paris set up their Nail Bar at the TIFF Lightbox over the Luminato opening weekend.  It was a huge hit.  There's always a line.  People are really curious what nail polishes option they have with the L'Oreal Paris Color Genius App.

For those of you who don't know, the color genius app will give you suggestions on what makeup/nail to wear.  You simply take a picture of yourself with the app (or use what's in your photo library), and it'll give you three combinations for you to "blend it", "match it", or "clash it".  After event goer has picked their nail polish, they'll get a mani and also receive a bottle of nail polish from L'Oreal Paris.  What a neat idea!

A BeautyFULL weekend with Luminato & MMVA Turn It Up | L'Oreal Paris, CoverGirl, Lancôme, Matrix Biolage

June 27, 2013 • , , , , , , • 5 comments
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