BeneFit Cosmetics • ISland Hot Pots Lip Creme [DISCONTINUED] • Lip Gloss

*TOP REVIEWER* Kayelle on 9/6/2007 1:35:00 AM more reviews by Kayelle

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

I have this in three shades: Jamaica Me Crazy, Nude-a In Bermuda and Undertow...Where'd My Bikini Go? They're all wearable, pretty nudes, but they smell/taste awful and there's so little gloss in the compacts that I touched the bottom after only a couple uses. I'd definitely repurchase the colors if they were available in a new formula and in a larger size, but otherwise, pass.

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*TOP REVIEWER* allegro_barbaro on 6/20/2005 5:23:00 AM more reviews by allegro_barbaro

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Green    

My sister bought this (in Nude-la in Bermuda) for me along with other BeneFit goodies for my birthday a few years ago. I only used it occasionally at the start until I happened upon a the best YLBB combination in makeup hisory. Firstly line and fill in your lips with sketching pencil in Flush and then put your finger in the dainty mirrored pot and dab a little of the super pigmented and creamy lipcolour to the centre of your bottom lip, press together and pout those amazingly sexy yet natural looking lips. I agree that you don't get a whole lot of product for the cash you pay BUT a little seems to go a long long way. I have worn mine at least 2 to three times a week over the past eight months and I'm not even half way through. Unfortunately it has been discontinued to I will be trawling the swap pages for this little treasure.

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*TOP REVIEWER* ramonesbrat on 3/10/2005 10:22:00 AM more reviews by ramonesbrat

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Tan   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I recently bought an Island Hot Pot in Nude-a in Bermuda because I noticed that it's being discontinued on the website, so I didn't want to miss out. Though I do feel the AMOUNT of product is a tad bit insufficient for the price, I'd buy Nude-a in Bermuda again because it is such a lovely nude shade with a hint of sandy shimmer. Very versatile color that can be worn alone or combined with other lip colors. And a dab will do ya, for sure. The casing is adorable. I'm in love with this color.

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custardapple on 9/3/2004 12:44:00 AM more reviews by custardapple

Age: 25-29   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

Love it! I have Nude-a Bermuda and it's a gorgeous nude of which you just need a dab. Wonderful consistency and sheen, very soft and easy to apply. Love the cute tortoiseshell case!

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*TOP REVIEWER* lindsey835 on 6/4/2004 10:03:00 AM more reviews by lindsey835

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Hazel    

I have "Nude-a In Bermuda." which is a gorgeous beige/nude color with pink undertones. It's a great shade for summer or to pair with dramatic eyes. The texture is great- very creamy and glides on easily with a lip brush. One of the few Benefit items I would repurchase.

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becker811 on 10/29/2003 11:55:00 AM more reviews by becker811

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

When I saw the ad for this cute product in there catalog I knew I had to give it a try. However, when I recieved it it was much smaller than what I had originally expected. Also, you open the pot and there is barley any lip creme in the center. And the "turtle shell" pot is very cheap plastic. The lip creme had the consistency, texture and quality of a dollar store brand. I was very dissapointed and for the outrageous price I am wondering "What are they thinking?!?!?".........

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*TOP REVIEWER* DENF on 10/7/2003 10:04:00 PM more reviews by DENF

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

Very unique texture. An ultra creamy lipstick in a cute little mirroed pot. I am surprised that people are calling this a lipgloss. It is much thicker and more pigmented and feels more like a whipped lipstick. I have the Undertow shade and it is a lovely natural low shine muted pink. I can't believe anyone could go through half a pot in 10 applications. You only need a dab. Mine will last a good long time. It's a lipcolor not spackling. Hint, if you don't think there is enough color after one coat, it's not the right shade for you. It's kind of pricy, but I would definetly buy other color in the same formulation.

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*TOP REVIEWER* x0x0rebeccax0x0 on 9/14/2003 2:59:00 PM more reviews by x0x0rebeccax0x0

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Green    

i got this in nude a in bermuda. i do love the packaging, its very cute and the mirror inside is handy but overall, the product is nothing spectacular. this color is a light pinky beige that would look good with like a bronze smokey eye. but for the eighteen dollar price tag, its a waste of money, considering you could get the same color for much cheaper anywhere else.

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*TOP REVIEWER* sonicRED on 7/8/2003 8:43:00 PM more reviews by sonicRED

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

I like this stuff - the color is great (Undertow.. where'd my bikini go?) and it's very close to my natural color. However, there's not much in a pot and it just isn't a "wow" product. And I think you could find something similar for a better price. Just... okay. I do like that it's a cross between a lipgloss & lipstick, though. It's got a lot to offer, but it's sort of bland and blah.

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megzmegz on 6/8/2003 2:00:00 PM more reviews by megzmegz

Age: Unknown   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I have this in Nude-a In Bermuda. I ADORE the container and mirror - SO cute and chic. I also love the texture of the gloss, very creamy and smooth. Feels great going on. But the color is just EH. If I use too much, it washes me out. So, the key is to just use a little bit for a slight shimmer, shine, and it's all good. I wouldn't buy it again though . I would like to try the other colors.

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Sophia904 on 5/28/2003 10:03:00 PM more reviews by Sophia904

Age: Unknown   Skin: Normal   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Hazel    

This product has super cute packaging,but isn't worth the price. The lip gloss doesn't look good ( i tested all colors). The texture of the gloss is really weird, really thick. It also isn't worth the price because they give you a tiny amount of gloss! I could use up all of it in a week! You could find better glosses @ drugstores! Everything about this gloss is bad, except the packaging!Test this first!

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*TOP REVIEWER* GlitterBitch on 5/21/2003 4:53:00 PM more reviews by GlitterBitch

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Oily   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I love everything about these except the smell! They smell like plastic! I mean, if Benefit spent so much time thinking out these containers and colors and names.. etc, why couldn't they make them smell good?!!!

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*TOP REVIEWER* mriaow on 5/6/2003 9:13:00 AM more reviews by mriaow

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

The packaging is quite cute, but like most of BeneFit's products, it's quite flimsy and gimmicky. The product itself is just average- on the whole, the shades are too nude for me, and the texture is too...creamy. They're the same texture as the lip cremes in the Frostings set, and I found them to be too creamy too, although not sticky. I wouldn't repurchase.

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at183 on 4/28/2003 3:45:00 PM more reviews by at183

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

I asked the woman at the BeneFit counter for a good neutral color for lips, as I like to wear very dramatic eye make up. She slathered on some Nude-a in Bermuda, with the Posh lip pencil. It looked so stunning I had to buy both! Teh best part about the lip gloss is that you can pair it with different colored lip pencils and it's very versatile. it's also incredibly creamy, and the packaging is so cute! On its own though the color blends in too much with my pale, pale skin and makes me look paler. But that might actually look cool with very dark eyes, that's the look lately anyway, modish. It's a bit pricey though for $18, the tub makes you think you are getting a lot but it's actually very shallow. Overall a good product but I wish it were cheaper.

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Jilly_san on 4/16/2003 10:03:00 PM more reviews by Jilly_san

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I have Undertow... whered my bikini go? and its a pretty pinky mauvish shade on me... very lovely color and adorable packaging but the quality of the gloss reminds me of Jane's shine language pot gloss in "punchline" which is a great gloss... Its just that $18 is way too much for this baby. But I dont regret the purchase! Its a cutie...

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*TOP REVIEWER* jesdmill on 4/4/2003 11:08:00 PM more reviews by jesdmill

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Green    

When I saw these lurking behind the benefit counter, I knew I had to have one because the packaging was so adorable and retro. I'm a big sucker for Benefit's packaging, even if the products let me down. I decided against the eye colors because they didn't look like they would show up on me and looked at the lip creams.

I settled on Undertow... where'd my bikini go?, which is a natural, nude pink with subtle shimmer. It's a definate YLBB color on me. The texture is lovely as well - slippery with ok staying power - not stickey at all.

My only complaint - the things that keeps these from 5 stars is the taste. They have a faint plasticy taste similar to Nars lip lacquers - but not as strong and bearable once you get used to it.

At $18 these products are expensive, but I'm willing to pay for packaging sometimes - and this is one of those times.

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*TOP REVIEWER* kinderbabydawl on 3/31/2003 10:15:00 PM more reviews by kinderbabydawl

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

Awwwwww... These are adorable!!! I bought Undertow... where'd my bikini go? and it goes on really creamy and adds a natural mauvy pink to my lips. Its really a gorgeous color. The packaging is sweet with a little button you push to open it... I like that is has a tiny mirror in it too. It is however very expensive and if you arent rich or arent ABSOLUTELY craving this.. It may not be worth the $18 you have to shell out for it. But I would buy it again cause the color just suits me so well and I cant resist BeneFit's cuteness.

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SheilaM on 3/28/2003 8:05:00 AM more reviews by SheilaM

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Red   Eyes: Green    

The cute packaging is definitely what suckered me in, but these also surprised me with their nice moisturizing texture and ability to last. Have Jamaica Me Crazy and is great bronzy color for me.

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*TOP REVIEWER* delicious_dish on 3/25/2003 10:26:00 AM more reviews by delicious_dish

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

Got this in "Jamaica Me Crazy". It is THE perfect nude for my NW15 skin. Amazing color, great texture, not quite gloss, not quite lipstick. Just fabulous and soft. I really hope these are not limited edition, but bought an extra just in case. Cannot say enough good things about it.

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ramonaquimby on 3/11/2003 3:49:00 AM more reviews by ramonaquimby

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

I am not a lip colorish girl, as it doesn't feel right on me. I will occassionally wear some lip color, but normally wear just a slightly pigmented gloss or balm...this product though, is one that i am truly comfortable wearing and adore. i bought undertow..and absolutely love it.

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