Tuesday, December 18, 2012

AMW Reports: Benefit Philippines Turns 1 + Giveaway!

Congratulations to ---
Carmi Compasivo
It was a year ago when I pass by Greenbelt 5 looking at the "Benefit Coming Soon" sign and at the back of my head imagining the things I would buy!  Would you believe a year has passed and when you look at my current makeup collection, I've got so much Benefit products!   The brand definitely doesn't fail in terms of making ME and my clients happy!

When I got an invite to be part of Benefit's First Year Anniversary here in the Philippines last Saturday, I changed my clothes (coming from an early makeup gig) and picked a bright pink top because that's all I can do to brighten up my looks as I'm too lazy to wear any makeup!  

Side note:  I'm not sure if its because of the pregnancy but I'm seriously getting lazy to apply makeup on myself!  *laughs*

Because of traffic, I missed the opening remarks hosted by Bianca Valerio but I didn't miss the rest of the party!  Shall we?


Yummy Red Velvet cupcake with Benefit Products printed on top! 





Some more pastries that I can't believe I missed having a bite!  
You could say I'm having regrets now!  hahaha

Gorgeously packed bundles great for Christmas gift-giving!


It was super crowded that time but I was able to take a peek at the newest product offering by the brand!  This product is said to be the brightening color for both cheeks and lips!  

Benefit Fine One One (Think about 911) 
to the rescue! 

Fine One One comes with three shades to LIFT, SHAPE and POP!  
(Pink Champagne, Sheer Watermelon and Soft Coral)

 

The product is not available for me to purchase during the event, I was told it would be available locally comes January 2013 for Php1,700.00 (approx $42.50)

As I was enjoying some snacks while catching up with Jane Kingsu...

 

Trixie Reyna, Liz Lanuzo

Shen and Aubrey,
 

I was asked by Benefit's Trainer from Singapore Tiffany if I would like to have my brows done at the Benefit Brow Bar.  I immediately whispered in Chinese Mandarin if its safe for a pregnant woman and she immediately exclaimed: "OF COURSE!"  



Super clean and well-groomed brows!  Thank goodness as I haven't fixed my brows for a long time!!!  This photo proved that a set of well-groom brows makes a whole difference even without blush and lipstick on!  *laughs*  (Come on, just agree with me okay? Pretty please?)
 

As I was heading out of the boutique, I was stopped by Tiffany and asked if I would like her to fix some darkness under the eye area and probably moisturize my super dry face (I must've looked like a walking disaster then!  hahaha) Who can say no with that offer?  And come on!  She's a Benefit Trainer from Singapore!  I want to learn so much more!


Thanks Tiffany for the chat and for the quick, very easy tip on how to moisturize my super dry skin mid-day!


Last but not the least, I had to take a picture with this cute Porefessional cart with Benefit Philippines' Brand Manager, Ms. Aubrey Bautista.


Before I end this post, I'm sure some of you are excited with the giveaway I was talking about over my Facebook page.   Are you ready?
ONE lucky winner will get to try Benefit's Ultra Plush Lip Gloss in Sugarbomb!  Is that going to be YOU???

 **photo taken from Benefit website


Mechanics:
  • Like Benefit Philippines on Facebook.
  • Like AskMeWhats on Facebook.
  • Comment in this post together with your name and email address.
  • Answer this question: "What is your first Benefit product?"  If you don't own any Benefit product as of the moment, tell me: "Which Benefit product would you like to own?"
  • Contest starts today ends December 31, 2012.
  • 1 Winner will be picked via Fruit Machine.  ONE COMMENT per person only.
  • Winner will be announced in this blog post and will be sent an email.  Winner must answer within 48 hours or a new winner will be picked.
  • Open to Philippine residents only.
Now, shall I start sprinkling some good luck dusts??? 
It wouldn't hurt if you share a smile today!

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!
 

102 comments :

  1. Mayla Lagrimas
    mayla_lagrimas@yahoo.com

    I would love to own Benefit's Ultra Plush Lip Gloss in Sugarbomb! perfect for this coming summer a must have in my kikay kit!

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  2. "What is your first Benefit product?"

    I have the travel kit for Benetint, Possie tint and High Beam!

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  3. I had Posie Tint! I was then torn between that and Benetint. But later, I also bought the latter. Hahaha!

    Happy Holidays, Nikki! :)

    Annie Cruz
    alsmarquez@yahoo.com

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  4. Abby Mondano
    abbymondano@gmail.com

    I want Fine One One! :)

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  5. Roxanne Perez-Gonzaga
    roxy_melon@yahoo.com

    "What's your first Benefit product?"

    My first benefit product is "Finding Mr. Bright". and i am so lovin it! Thanks Ms. Nikki!

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  6. jenisse encanto
    jen28mon@yahoo.com

    "Which Benefit product would you like to own?"

    i have never owned any benefit product. but given the chance i would love to have the coralista blush, moonbeam or hello flawless powder foundation. i have read so many good reviews from beauty bloggers and i would be very happy to try it myself.

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  7. jenisse encanto
    jen28mon@yahoo.com

    "Which Benefit product would you like to own?"

    i have never owned any benefit product but given the chance i would love to try coralista blush, moonbeam or hello flawless powder foundation because i have read so many good reviews from various beauty bloggers..

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  8. My first Benefit product was They're Real Mascara.

    Marielle R. Francisco
    mariellafran@gmail.com

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  9. Thank you ate nikki! OO nga eh, parang kelan lang ano.. hahaha.. thank you :) excited nako. LDR pa kami until january..

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    1. awww pero at least not too far along na lang! tiis tiis lang!!! eeekk so happy pa rin for you! Take care!!!

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  10. I would love to try porefessional, i heard alot of positive reviews about this product.

    Jenny Ruth Austria
    jenny07_tm@yahoo.com

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  11. eloisa mago
    eloisamago@yahoo.com

    no benefit products yet as i find dem expensive but ong id love to try bella bamba

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  12. i would love to own a sugarbomb "sugar rush flush" face powder.

    Beverly Lopez
    bevaids@gmail.com

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  13. hmmm about the fine one one, i am thinking, after applying on my cheeks, i would not want to put it again on my lips :S

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    1. Sister! it truly understand how you feel! For all lip and cheek products, they always go straight to my cheeks and not on my lips! When I learned this can be used on lips I had my mouth dropped :O this big! hahahaha :D

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  14. Gina May J. Mungcal
    gm.mungcal@gmai.com

    I wanted to have the Porefessional since my pores are getting visible coz I'm always exposed to dirt and I have read so many positive feedback about this prduct of Benefit!

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  15. Junellene Sapinoso
    junellene(dot)sapinoso(at)hotmail(dot)com

    I don't own any Benefit Product, but I would like to have the Posie Tint, Dandelion Face Powder and Dandelion Ultra Plush Lip Gloss. I love lip and cheek tints and the colors look so refreshing!

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  16. My first benefit product is the benetint which i bought at sephora Singapore 2 years ago, now i am so glad that we have our own benefit here in the Philippines ;-)

    April Escamillan
    gorgeousdemon_08@yahoo.com

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  17. My first benefit product is the benetint which i bought at sephora Singapore 2 years ago, now i am so glad that we have our own benefit here in the Philippines ;-)

    April Escamillan
    gorgeousdemon_08@yahoo.com

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  18. Herchel Magboo
    herschelmagboo@yahoo.com

    I would love to own benetint and posie tint because I'm a lip and cheek tint person because of its lasting powers compared to powder blushes. I would also love to own Ultra Plush Lipgloss in Sugar bomb because I never own benefit products.

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  19. I would love to own Benefit Fine One One and Ultra Plush :)

    Michelle Ame
    michelle_ej08[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  20. Jamee Uy
    jameegrace_86@yahoo.com

    I'd really love to try Benefit's they're real! mascara.

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  21. Norissa Chavez
    NMChavez@bayan.com.ph

    Oh, I am dying to try the Cha Cha Tint and of course the Coralista blush...

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  22. Harmony Valdoz
    @hahaharmony_

    I would love to have Hello Flawless! Been hearing great things about it :)

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  23. wow! I want to get make-over from Benefit too :P You looks beautiful Nikki!

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    1. aww thanks Anastacia! :) The makeover was fun! it was a nice change :D

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  24. claire sereno
    clairesereno@gmail.com

    I want to try the Dr. Feel Good!

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  25. Raymond Mariano
    watermon_bluewater@yahoo.com

    i really want to try their Porefessional!!! :D

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  26. Jemimah Reyes
    livecreatelaugh@gmail.com

    I don't own a Benefit product at the moment, but but given the chance, I'd definitely go for the Porefessional. I've read good reviews on this product so I really would like to try it for myself!

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  27. I don't own any Benefit products yet, ang mahal kasi Ate. :D But I really want to try the POREfessional kasi super visible ng pores ko lalo na around the nose area. If not, I'd also love to try They're Real mascara, I've been hearing good reviews about it eversince. :)

    Jamaica Isabel Buguis
    jamaica_buguis@yahoo.com

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  28. My first ever Benefit product is their BeneTint. :)

    Czjai Reyes-Ocampo
    czjaireyesocampo@gmail.com

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  29. My first ever kit was Confessions of a Concealaholic (asked a friend to buy it for me from HK) I'm hooked ever since!

    Carmi Compasivo
    Serendipity0017@yahoo.com

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  30. Gett Baladad
    gett.baladad@gmail.com

    I don't own any Benefit product because they're too expensive for my meager student budget! If I had the chance to own a Benefit product, I would love to try Benefit's Brow Zings. I have sparse brows and I rely on brow products to make my brows look good!

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  31. mary joyce co
    joyceongco@yahoo.com

    Benetint!! after that, followed by the eye creme shadow/liner in birthday suit, skinny jeans, then the boxed powders coralista and bella bamba... ofcourse i want more :) looking forward to more benefit prods

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  32. mary joyce co
    joyceongco@yahoo.com

    Benetint!! after that, followed by the eye creme shadow/liner in birthday suit, skinny jeans, then the boxed powders coralista and bella bamba... ofcourse i want more :) looking forward to more benefit prods

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  33. mary joyce co
    joyceongco@yahoo.com


    my first prod ever from benefit is benetint! and then after that, creaseless eyecream shadow liners in skinnyjeans and birthday suit, boxed powders in coralista and bella bamba..... and i am looking forward
    to more benefit prods ♡♥♡

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  34. Melody Co
    meloy.co @ gmail.com

    I passed by a benefit store in KL during my layover flight to Bali and found out about the POREfessional. I wanted to buy but I was sure to have a tan after the trip hehe so if I don't win this, that will probably be my first Benefit =)

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  35. Chrystal
    chrystalv1980@gmail.com

    My first benefit product ever was Bella Bamba. I found my HG in Girl meets Pearl :)

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  36. Via Carnelli Masangya
    viacpm@yahoo.com

    The first and only Benefit make-up I own at the moment is the POREfessional. I love it!:)

    Btw, I am your new fan! Hehe!

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  37. Nadine Felice Co
    nadinefeliceco@yahoo.com

    I would love to own Benetint, erase paste, or POREfessional, hahaha! There's just so much good Benefit products to try!

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  38. Ayana Grace Sison
    codenameaya@gmail.com

    My first Benefit product's the POREfessional. Heard so many things about it! So happy I was finally able to try it myself. I'd love to try their other primers, too. Or ANY Benefit product, for that matter :)

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  39. anna marie mendoza
    anna102106@yahoo.com.ph

    I don't own benefit products because it's not within my budget range.. but I'd love to try their Benetint!

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  40. anna marie mendoza
    anna102106@yahoo.com.ph

    I have not owned any Benefit product but I'd love to try their Benetint. :)

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  41. Hi achi nikki,

    Im a friend of grace and she told me to check out your lovely beauty blog (^u^), and i have been reading most of your recent blogs and i just would like to say that 你是一个很美丽的姐姐(^u^) 和 恭喜! 恭喜你很快就要当妈妈了! 恭喜恭喜!

    If i was given the chance to own one, i really would like to have the confessions of a concealaholic kit and the away we go glitz and glam make up set. Its because i love to travel and my mom tells me to travel light and plus the container box was designed so lovely and dainty. i checked out their website and learned how it can be applied to the face cause they gave a link on lessons how to apply it on for newbies on doing makeup like myself (^u^) so still user friendly. 对我来说这些东西真的很好跟有用。我当然会喜欢用这些。

    Thank you for this achi(^u^) if i can win this ultraplush lipgloss in sugarbomb, it would be my first!


    Grace's friend,

    Jhoanna seline tcheng
    jhoannatcheng@gmail.com
    jhoanna_seline766@yahoo.com



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  42. jocelyn Lindy Tan-ToDecember 19, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    Jocelyn Lindy Tan To
    jocelynlindy@gmail.com

    my very first Benefit product was the 'her name is glowla' kit
    its a very chic set!

    merry xmas niks. we're having a boy=) tc always

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  43. I would love to own Benefit's Porefessional.

    Marilet Aclan
    aclan.marilet@yahoo.com

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  44. I would love to own Benefit's Porefessional.

    Marilet Aclan
    aclan.marilet@yahoo.com

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  45. Eunice Ang
    moon_leo15@yahoo.com

    I do not own any of their products yet but would love to try the Ultra Plush Lip Gloss for a touch of colour since I only have a light touch of make up these days.

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  46. leilani sonza
    leinette@yahoo.com

    I don't own any Benefit product yet but I would like to try this newest Fine One One!

    thanks a lot!

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  47. Sheryl Gonzaga
    svgonzaga@gmail.com

    I would love to own a BENETINT, for it's truly a must-have for every woman regardless of age.

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  48. Never own a Benefit. Would love to win one. Owning a Ultra Plush Lip Gloss will definitely be a gem.

    Say Yap
    say_yap@ymail.com

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  49. Melly Ng
    mng.gjmt@gmail.com

    I have never owned a Benefit product. But I'm very interested with Fine One One. :)

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  50. Dovi Amor Sabong
    dovi_amor14@yahoo.com

    I would love to try Benefit's custom powder cover-up 'cause I already heard good feedbacks about it.

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  51. Dovi Amor Sabong
    dovi_amor14@yahoo.com

    I would love to try Benefit's custom cover-up foundation 'cause I already read good feedbacks about it.

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  52. JUDITH SOLOMON ALBIUS
    judithalbius01@gmail.com

    I don't own any Benefit product yet but I would like to try t Fine One One!

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  53. Jill Roque
    enujellebazi@gmail.com

    I haven't tried any Benefit product. I want to try ultra plush lip gloss.

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  54. marjorie biacora
    marjorie_biacora@yahoo.com.ph

    my first benefit product was porefessional! it's a great product. really works. cover pores and keeps oil at bay. would love to try benefit watts up!!! =)

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  55. Therese Decena
    marinetherese@yahoo.com.ph



    hi.. i'm joining,, i love to own a illuminating eye kit from benefit.. the packaging looks cute, & it looks Promising.. :)

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  56. Niña Palanca
    Nina.palanca@gmail.com

    Hi Nikki!

    You're a blooming preggers. You only needed an eyebrow retouch then some moisturizer and some concealer and you already looked good to party! Even without makeup you look good!

    The first Benefit product that I owned was Dandelion boxed face powder. I love it so much that I keep buying it!

    :)

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  57. My first Benefit product I owned was Benetint.

    Ann Lao
    beautyaddict00@gmail.com

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  58. Name: Angel Aragon-Manalata
    Email: sweetloveangel_1908@yahoo.com

    The very first Benefit product that I owned was the POREfessional sample that I got from the Sample Room. And it amazingly impressed me! ^__^

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  59. Clarence Ann Serteza
    azetres_eralc09@yahoo.com


    Bought the "How to look the best at everything" kit, and the Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Foundation is the bomb!!! :)

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  60. Gizette Cao
    gizettecao@gmail.com

    Would love to try Benefit the POREfessional! Read a lot of good reviews about the prod! :)

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  61. Gizette Cao
    gizettecao@gmail.com

    Would love to try Benefit the POREfessional! Read a lot of good reviews about the prod! :)

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  62. I never bought a Benefit product but Benefit's Ultra Plush Lip Gloss in Sugarbomb got me intrigued. Even if I dont win I'd check it out. 😄

    Hazel Le
    hjdacillo@gmail.com

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  63. I haven't bought any Benefit product and truth be told this is the first time I've heard of it.
    Thanks for sharing, AMW! Will definitely check out the Fine One One and the Ultra Plush Lip Gloss during the holidays!

    Hazel Dacillo-Le
    hjdacillo@gmail.com

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  64. lyn celestino
    liejhay_07@yahoo.com

    I would love to try Benefit Fine One that comes with three shades to LIFT, SHAPE and POP! :)

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  65. salmoncat
    salmoncat2010(at)yahoo(dot)com
    the first ever Benefit product to grace my dresser is Benefit Benetint.

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  66. Gizzele Alfonso
    gizzele_11@yahoo.com
    I don't own a Benefit product but I want to try the stay don't stray...

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  67. Krysta Ly Rivera
    twirlie88@gmail.com

    I'd like to have the Benefit Porefessional.

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  68. I would love to have the Hello Flawless! Custom Powder Cover-up! :)

    Ma. Elinor Semira
    elinorsemira0124 at gmail dot com

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  69. I haven't owned or bought any Benefit products. But I always wanted to buy Benefit's Benetint, High Beam, and They're Real! Mascara. :)

    Robin Jacques Ong
    jacobin.ong@gmail.com

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  70. Lorie Gel Ferrer
    gelferrer3689@gmail.com

    I definitely would love to get my hands on the Fine One One, handy and a woman's basic need :)

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  71. I haven't bought any Benefit products yet but I would like to own the POREfessional because I've read good reviews about it :)

    MARIA FE LANIE PREGONER
    lanie.pregoner@gmail.com

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  72. Anthea Bueno
    anthealouise_bueno@yahoo.com

    My first Benefit product would be the Benefit 10 Powder for Highlighting & Bronzing..I super love it co'z it's a 2 in 1 product. Super cute packaging! :)

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  73. Fe Manlapaz
    mafemanlapaz@gmail.com

    watt's up!

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  74. Charmaine Aurelio
    charmx.aurelio@gmail.com

    "Which Benefit product would you like to own?"

    I would love the some kinda gorgeous foundation faker! As a college girl, I would want to appear naturally radiant on school days.

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  75. AIDA CARMINA A. SANTOS
    minaminaminashop@gmail.com

    I would like to have STAY DON'T STRAY CONCEALER -
    stay-put primer for concealers & eyeshadows. Perfect for my not so perfect skin. Thank you!

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  76. Katherine Rose Rivera
    kathroriver@gmail.com

    I have a Benefit Cha Cha Tint but it's second hand. I would love to try the hello flawless foundation.

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  77. Angela Lustre
    angelalustre@gmail.com

    I'd love to own fine-one-one
    sheer brightening color for cheeks & lips. <3

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  78. i have my high beam highligther and it makes my cheeks look so glowy and shimmery :)

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  79. Karen Dayle Bunda
    karendayleb@gmail.com

    I have the high beam highligther and it makes my cheeks looks glowy and shimmery :)

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  80. gerilenpolon
    gerilent@yahoo.co.uk

    i wanna try benefit's porefessional :) and benetint :)

    thank you ms nikki
    ps. youre one glowing preggers! wished i was that smooth when i was pregnant too! :P oh well, past passed so no biggie.. :P

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  81. Kimberly Camille Tiu
    purple_kimy37@yahoo.com

    I'd love to try the porefessional to aid in the appearance of my pore :)

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  82. i have never owned any benefit product. but given the chance i would love to have the Ultra Plush Lip Gloss & POREfessional

    arra odeza
    odeza.arra@yahoo.com

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  83. I want to try the Erase Paste. I don't own any of their product. :(
    Maly Naine Manligas
    msbookworm22 (at)yahoo (dot)com

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  84. I don't own any product yet, but I would surely love to have Porefessional! <3

    Gwen Marcellana
    gwenmarcellana@gmail.com

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  85. I don't own any Benefit product yet but I would like to try the Porefessional!

    Allan Reyes
    allanoreyes@gmail.com

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  86. I still do not have a product yet but I would like to have the Fine One One as it very compact and convenient to carry.

    Joyce A. Gabriel
    joyz.gabriel@hotmail.com

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  87. RUBY S. PAPIO
    ruskimby@yahoo.com

    I would love to try Benefit's custom powder cover-up coz i have so many imperfections on my face

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  88. Mariellen Cruz
    elle.cruz2010@gmail.com

    I would like to try Benefit's hello flawless powder foundation. simple to apply and very convenient to carry

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  89. Mariellen Cruz
    elle.cruz2010@gmail.com

    I would like to try Benefit's hello flawless foundation. Easy to apply and very convenient

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  90. abigail ong
    abiboy514@yahoo.com
    What is your first Benefit product?
    Dr. Feelgood

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  91. Janine Monasterial
    ninmonster at rocketmail dot com

    My first is a sample size of Benefit Porefessional! I'd like to own Bathina. :P

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  92. I want to have a benefit sun beam

    Anne Lei talaro
    eirez2a@yahoo.com

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  93. Caroline Llabres
    carol020581@gmail.com

    Been dying to have fine one one :)

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  94. I'd like to try the Porefessional. I've heard great reviews about this product.

    Milagros Cruz
    milagroscruz2008@yahoo.com

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  95. Name: JESSICA JANILE CLEMENTE GREGORIO
    EMAIL: jessica_janile@yahoo.com


    Ive never had a benefit product ever!~ But if I could wish for one this new year, I would definitely would like to have the FULL FINISH LIPSTICK - Fame Game! I really think that it compliments my priced asset ---my lips! :D

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  96. Replies
    1. Hi Sis, please scroll up, the post has been updated and winner was announced na with the screenshot of the random generator(fruit machine). thanks

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  97. I'd like to own Brow Zings. I always wanted to have a perfect eyebrows. I hope to have one for the holidays ♥
    P.S. Meron po ba silang store in SM Cebu?

    Ruth P. Calsada
    ruth_presbitero@yahoo.com

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  98. I'd like to own a Brow Zings. I always wanted to have a perfect eyebrows. Wishing to have it for the holidays. p.s. Meron po ba silang store in SM Cebu? :)

    Ruth P. Calsada
    ruth_presbitero@yahoo.com

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