That rosy glow. For $30.
Ah, Benefit. A favorite everywhere, it rarely fails. The famous Benetint—“rose tinted lip and cheek stain”—has finally made its way into my house. The appeal is easy to understand. One little bottle promises a rosy touch for both lips and cheeks, without the look of a full face of makeup. Every time I peered into a magazine and loved the color of someone’s lips, it always credited Benetint. You know the look: not an obvious coat of lipstick, just that lovely, slightly flushed color that makes you wonder whether someone is wearing anything at all.
Despite that, I’ve passed it up many times. I didn’t trust the nail polish-like applicator. Too runny, too pink, too red, too good to be true. A liquid stain can seem a little intimidating when you’re used to the control of a lipstick or balm, especially when the color looks so bold in the bottle. I’m already a fan of the Benefit Benetint Lip Balm, so I bought the original “flush in a bottle.”
There is a learning curve to liquid blush
It took me a few tries to get it right. Start with a small amount on your bottom lip. Use a clean fingertip to spread it evenly over your lips. Work quickly before the stain sets, and stay inside your natural lip line. This gives your lips a natural-looking color that lasts. For a deeper rose color, let the first thin layer set, then add a little more if needed. Build the color slowly instead of applying too much at once. If your lips feel dry, add a little balm after the stain sets.
The same goes for the cheeks. Just a dot or two on the apples and rub in circles with clean fingers, blend the edges so there’s no obvious starting or stopping point. Do one cheek at a time, rather than dotting both and leaving one to dry while you work on the other. A light hand makes it much easier to keep the flush soft and even; you can always add another tiny dot if you want more color.
The blush stain was the most impressive feature.
Key Takeaways
- Benefit Benetint offers a rosy touch for both lips and cheeks at an affordable price.
- The liquid stain requires a learning curve but creates a natural look when applied correctly.
- Start with a small amount and build color gradually to avoid a heavy appearance.
- The blush stain provides long-lasting color that looks natural, not like traditional makeup.
- Overall, Benefit Benetint is a versatile product that simplifies beauty routines.
The pink is very natural and does really seem to “come from within,” rather than sit on top of the skin like a visible layer of makeup. The color lasts all day for me, though wear will naturally vary with your skin and what you layer underneath it.
Benefit strikes my pocketbook once again with another fabulous Be the Betty must-have. There’s something especially satisfying about a product that handles lips and cheeks in one go—and gives them a coordinated rosy finish without much fuss once you’ve mastered the application.
