Product Review – Benefit Erase Paste

Thursday August 26, 2010

I picked up Benefit Erase Paste ($26) a while back. It sat on my desk for a few weeks, actually more like a few months. Me and concealers don’t get along that much, I find them annoying with their habit of settling into fine lines.  I know, I know plenty of people swear by them…  What can I say?  I much prefer using foundation to conceal, less chance to appear yucko.

First I tried erase paste on myself and have mixed feelings about it.  What I really like is the color, #2 Medium peachy salmon, a great shade to brighten and definitely make dark circles less obvious.  Magic it isn’t but very good at brightening no doubt.  The texture is where it went down hill for me.  It’s very thick, hence the name paste, making blending rather tedious, involving tugging and pulling.  No likey.  My fine lines were emphasized to the point that I felt like I was looking at myself through a magnifying glass. NO THANKS! Haha!  It did a good job though a hiding a couple of stubborn blemishes on my cheeks. That I digged.

Then I tried it on Amanda (we work together, I love Amanda! ) who is a lot younger.  I got completely different results.  The concealer made her under eye look refreshed (but then again this child has no fine line the paste could settle in) and brighter.  I think she was pleased with it.  Like many products erase paste isn’t a universal fit. Your skin type and age will make a huge difference.

The little jar comes in a box with a user guide and a spatula.  LOVE the spatula.  I used it to get a bit of the concealer out of the jar, placed it on the back of my hand before dipping my brush and applying. A sponge works well too.

The little pamphlet gives you  lessons on the different ways you can apply.  Aside from using it for blemishes, I didn’t dare using it as a brightener.  The thought of placing the paste on my face seemed less than appealing. Can you imagine what a pore clogger this would be?! Criiiiiinge.

Studio Marie-Pierre rating: B-

Don’t you just love it when you come across something that makes your life easier???  That’s exactly what happened when I stumbled upon an article talking about lightboxes. For those of you who don’t know what that is, it’s a box with lights that is used to photographs up close small objects.  It has made a world of difference in the amount of time I spend shooting beauty products.  No more fiddling around with lights and angles, I get it right the first time.

Have you come across something lately that has made a task easier for you?

*DISCLOSURE: This item was purchased by Studio MP*