Secret tips from Benefit

Add some power to your pout by following this professional advice - straight from the make-up experts at Benefit Cosmetics.

Beauty Lessons

  • Live 'Life on the A List'
    Take your look from desktop to dance floor. During the day, smooth on your favourite lipstick shade. Then, when evening comes, simply apply a coat of this gloss to the top and bottom lips for a dazzling shine.
  • Be on 'Flirt Alert'
    When you’re on "Flirt Alert" the last thing you want is lipstick on your teeth. Avoid this ugly mistake by popping your index finger into your mouth, then pulling it out. Voila! Any excess lipstick is now on your finger and not on your teeth… watch out boys!
  • Play the 'Wild Card'
    Co-ordinate your look by applying a dab of your favorite Lip Colour on the apples of your cheeks, and blending it to a perfect blush.
  • Staying power
    Sad that you’re lipstick always goes to La La Land? Just pat a light powder over your lipstick for serious staying power! Even after you’ve indulged in a Flake…
  • Juicy lips
    For "Fresh Squeezed" lips mix this lip gloss with your favourite lip colour to give your pout some extra juice.
  • Plump it
    Want a fuller looking pout? After applying your perfect lipstick, dab a lip gloss in a lighter shade only in the centre of your top and bottom lips. It makes them appear magically plumper.
  • True test
    The true test of lipstick durability is by having a passionate kiss with your loved one… Or devouring a deliciously crumbly Flake.
  • Brush up
    For perfectly smooth lipstick application, lightly buff your lips with an old toothbrush before you layer on your favourite shade.
  • On and on
    Apply your lipstick with a brush for more precision and a longer lasting finish.