Makeup: Benetint by Benefit

I decided I must do a review on this very useful rose tint makeup product. I tried it back in 2005 and still have it 4 years on (the bottle is 1/3 used up with occasional use). It's been a useful makeup companion for when I haven't had the the time or inclination to do my blush. I balked at the price initially (approx £20) but the Sales Asisstant at Selfridges in London convinced me that this was (a) going to last for ages (she was right) and that (b) it can be used for the lips as well as the cheeks, so is a useful 2-in-1 product.

Initially I would use it on the lips and cheeks, it would wear well on the face but would wear out on the mouth. Within a few weeks of the first applications on my lips, I found that it made me itch, made my lips dry and made them hypersensitive. Not reason enough to return the product but enough to warn me off applying it on my lips ever again.

For people with sensitive skins I would suggest trying this on at the counter (make sure you are able to try it on in a hygienic manner, you don't want to catch someone else's germs). If you're not sure about that find out about the store's return policy. You might be able to return it if you have an allergic reaction.

Available at all good department stores or online at: http://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk and http://www.benefitcosmetics.com