BeneFit Cosmetics • You Rebel • Tinted Moisturizer

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SanjediMasta on 3/8/2009 2:52:00 PM more reviews by SanjediMasta

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Dark   Hair: Black, Medium   Eyes: Black    

I tried this loads of times on my hand before purchasing and it was fine. After I bought it was the first time I put it on my face and I got an allergic reaction!! That was such a shame cos I actually really liked the product, it smelt nice and went on nicely (although it can feel a bit greasy at first) and added such a nice glow to my skin as well. But it doesn't take long for my skin to start reacting to it :( It left my skin dry and I had blothcy red areas where I'd put it on the most.
Anyway, my mum uses the product now and she doesn't like it as much as me but at least it suits her skin fine. As for the £19.50 price tag, I think really needs to come down!

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maddoc on 1/15/2009 4:26:00 PM more reviews by maddoc

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Olive   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

I bought this cause i am quite a minimalist when it comes to makeup. i like wearing it, but i don't like to appear as if i'm wearing too much everyday. also, i'm quite busy with uni and i don't have much time to apply makeup and all. i thought this would be a good kind of compromise..

unfortunately, this is quite a bad product. the colour works for me, i have oriental colouring and i am tanned all year round. unfortunately the texture is just so greasy, and it leaves my skin all shiny. i think if i were to use it again, i would use it with a translucent powder or something to set it in place.

o, it also has a weird smell, which some people like, so i suppose it is more of a personal preference. the smell does go away, so I suppose that isn't such a big deal then :D

i wouldn't buy it again, cause i think i'd rather just use moisturizer and a normal compact powder. also, i just bought some kinda gorgeous and i'm trying it out now. we'll see how that goes :D

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*TOP REVIEWER* dominicangirl on 12/25/2008 9:02:00 PM more reviews by dominicangirl

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Olive   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

I've had this tinted moisturiser for a while now. The downside straight away, of course, is the price. Generally I am a Maybelline girl (occasionally splurging on MAC and Clinique for things like brushes and acne products) even though I do like the occasional Benefit product.


In the world of make up bases, there are basically two categories. There are foundations, which generally give better coverage and are better for poorer skin, and tinted moisturisers, which are lighter and let your skin shine through more. They are perfect for people with nice skin who want to show it off or for people who don't like the feel of heavy make up on their skin.

You Rebel is a tinted moisturiser, promising to give coverage and the added bonus of moisture for thirsty skin, and which also helpfully contains an spf 15. The bottle itself contains 50 ml / 1.7 US fl oz of product. To get the product out, just squeeeeze!


The formula contains vitamins E, A and aloe vera. These are the active ingredients which give the moisturiser it's supposed benefits (excuse the pun there!) I only need to squeeze a pea-size out of the tube to cover my whole face, then I rub evenly over the skin. Rub in well to ensure the product sinks nicely into the skin and doesn't sit on the surface and look like a mask!

The consistency of the tinted moisturiser is interesting in that it almost feels more like a foundation than a tinted moisturiser. Tinted moisturisers tend to be a lot more thin and watery than foundations and this is really thick almost like a cream. This kind of misses the point of these products which are supposed to feel light, like you aren't wearing makeup at all. I can feel this on my face when I'm wearing it. Also, this stuff has a slight smell to it too...I'm not too fond on it, but it's not all that bad.


One of the things I was most disappointed with was the colour. This product is only made in one colour, which is very restricting considering the amount of skin tones there are in the world! It does however promise that this one shade will suit all. Well I have tan skin (olive...NC37-40) and found this to be too light for me! Straight after applying there is a very slight touch of colour, but after 5 mins it fades to practically nothing. I look like I have nothing on my face (which my seem good but I didn't want a foundation that blended totally into the skin, I wanted a tinted moisturiser that gave me a slight hint of colour). I can see this looking slightly orange on those with paler skin. However, this tint on me is so slight that I have to end up putting bronzer ontop of it to match my body.


Skin does feel very smooth, and it gives very good coverage for a tinted moisturiser, but again, I really feel like this stuff is more thick like a foundation anyway and so good coverage is to be expected. It doesn't feel TOO heavy on the skin but like I said before - I can still feel it there if you know what I mean. OH and another thing, I think this is supposedly oil-free...but I never would've guessed! It feels greasy to the touch at times. However, I do like the subtle dewy look it gives me. I hate looking completely matte but I hate looking too dewy...so the look this gives me upon first application is very nice.

I'd recommend this for those with lightish medium skintones who want a slight hint of colour. Overall I don't really like it. It breaks me out like CRAZY (I'm talking reallly painful cystic spots here...I put this on just the other day and the next morning I had a MASSIVE inflammed whitehead on my cheek, with several smaller ones on my chin...this happens everytime I apply this) and fades off pretty quickly (I know tinted moisturisers aren't all that long-lasting but with the price I paid for this -- £19.50...I want to see more coming off on my makeup wipe by the end of the day!)


Good points are that it contains SPF and the tube seems to last for ages because you only need a pea-size. One time my tube actually split (!!) and the product came seeping out...so be careful with your tube cuz once it splits you won't be able to put it back together. I tried to put it back together with a plaster/band-aid and it still seeped through...not to mention, when the stuff inside the tube is exposed to the air for too long, this thing oxidises like there's no tomorrow and turns bright orange.


Overall, a pretty decent product if you're lucky enough that this doesn't cause you to break out and the colour looks good on you. I'm going to try out Clinique's tinted moisturiser soon and see if it works any better for me.



PRO'S:
1) Tube lasts a very long time
2) Slightly less heavy on the skin than foundation
2) Spreads on face pretty easily considering its thick texture
4) Has SPF
5) Gives me a subtle dewy look after application - a look which I love!

CON'S:
1) Pricey
2) Feels slightly heavy on the skin
3) Tube can easily split open
4) Colour payoff isn't really that good...may be too orange for lighter skintones and may be too light for olive/tan skintones
5) Makes me break out like crazy
6) Can cause me to oil up fairly quickly in the t-zone during summer/autumn months

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Besitos on 12/25/2008 6:55:00 PM more reviews by Besitos

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Received this as a Sephora sample and have used it 3 x's...loving it. I applied it with my MAC 188 and simply love the coverage and texture. I haven't had any color change nor dryness. A little goes a long way and I actually enjoy the scent. I took off one lippie because I hate the packaging!!

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JunkieXL on 12/12/2008 7:26:00 AM more reviews by JunkieXL

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

I just purchased a tube of BeneFit YouRebel Lite. I've been using tinted moisturizer before instead of foundation and always switched back to foundation because of the lack of coverage and staying power. I've only used this one a couple of times now but I'm satisfied with the results so far. It makes my skin look glowing, it covers just enough to even out my skin and it makes my skin feel amazingly soft en healthy. My only con is the fact that it takes a while to sink in, so for a while it feels like it's 'sitting' on my skin. I use a bit of translucent powder to set it, which solves most of the problem. The packaging isn't great and compared to other similar products, it's expensive.

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*TOP REVIEWER* ANSTAH on 12/9/2008 3:45:00 AM more reviews by ANSTAH

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

When I first purchased this product it was great. It was a light subtle tinted color, and the added SPF was great. I think the longer you let it set, the more orange it becomes, because one of my friends asked me if I was hot the other day, because I looked red. *THAT'S BAD* so I doubt I'll be using it again, but bear in mind that when I first got it I used it almost everyday for a few months, and then stopped for SEVERAL months, and now it's making me look orangish red. haha.

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ilovepink82 on 11/27/2008 10:24:00 PM more reviews by ilovepink82

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

My friend gave this to me as it made her so orange and it has done the same to me! When I see people wearing it, it looks really good but it just does not work for me.

It does not absorb into my skin and I can feel it on my face, kind of like liquid foundation (I have been using mineral make up for almost 4 years now).

I have seen they have now made a lighter version, I have not tried that.

I recommend this maybe if you have more olive/tan color skin. I will not buy it again!

The packaging is not very good either, I fear mine will get a hole in it soon as its metal.

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SCL on 11/21/2008 9:24:00 AM more reviews by SCL

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Tan   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I have been using this product for years, even though it is very expensive (especially for a student), but I used to think there was no other product like it.
I bought Cover Girl tinted moisteriser after reading reviews on this, but I think You Rebel is better.
Anyway, I can appreciate how it might be a bit orange for some, but it suits me great and gives me a lovely glow which I love, you just have to make sure you don't put too much on and blend really well.
The packaging could be better though, because on several occasions the product has somewhat spilled out of the tube when I unscrew the cap.
I love this product, just wish there was a cheaper alternative....

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forladybug on 10/26/2008 6:19:00 PM more reviews by forladybug

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

I have had the tube split open because it is metallic.....so I am going to wrap some super tape over the hole so that no more makeup falls out of it.

I find that this made my skin very greasy ater a few hours. I have moved onto Jane Iredale....now that stuff feels great.

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Giuliana on 9/17/2008 1:19:00 AM more reviews by Giuliana

Age: 36-43   Skin: Normal   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

I bought the lightest shade in the range but even for a tinted moisturiser it was so heavy and orange when I applied it that I looked like an Oompah Loompah. Feels gross on the skin, really drying.

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seussisms on 9/16/2008 11:51:00 AM more reviews by seussisms

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

I never were foundation but I wanted something a little more for evening. Product went on smoothly although the scent was a little unpleasant. However, after it set, I felt like I was wearing a clay masque. Felt very stiff and gave the appearance of sitting on top of my skin. *shivers*

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Robles101 on 9/4/2008 4:59:00 PM more reviews by Robles101

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I purchased the Rebel in light and did not need foundation!!!!
It had a little of color so I went to work with a moisturizer that hid all my flaws. I like it!

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bee224 on 8/20/2008 12:08:00 AM more reviews by bee224

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I really wanted to like this product but it just didnt work for my skintone (I am NC35-37). most of the negative reviews complained it left an oompa loompa look and on me, yes it did look slightly orange on at first but most of the orange absorbed into my skin and left a dark glow.
I like the consistency of this product but in the end, this was just too dark for me. I definitely dont think this product is universal at all and Benefit should make more colors to suit more people.

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canIhelpyou on 8/19/2008 4:05:00 PM more reviews by canIhelpyou

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

I really like You Rebel. I like the way it makes my skin look nice and even, and it covers over alot of the redness. And also hides the darkness around my eyes. I can understand why people don't like how orangey it makes them look, I have to subdue it after I put it on with my powder, but after that, it looks great and makes my skin look good and even! And it holds all day too. It doesn't do a whole lot for the little bit of drynes around my nose though, but thats ok. I can deal.

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*TOP REVIEWER* chirakat on 8/11/2008 5:09:00 AM more reviews by chirakat

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

When I first put it on my face, I thought the color was right on for my NC30 skin tone. The color really blended well leaving me with a more even skin tone. The texture was perfect for my combination/oily-but-dehydrated skin. It did not feel heavy at all. But after about an hour later, my face turned into a dark red-orange color. I looked like I just got my face a tan in a tanning booth with my neck and body covered. My neck looked white comparing to my face. You Rebel Lite might turn into a better shade once it oxidizes but I'm not sure I like it enough to want to risk it again.

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Jennifer66 on 8/1/2008 5:57:00 PM more reviews by Jennifer66

Age: 36-43   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Red   Eyes: Blue    

Ugh, this is awful on me! i have very fair skin and love to use a TM instead of foundation, so I decided to try You Rebel. The MA said I looked great, but it was obvious she cared more about her sales than the truth. I really looked like I had a terrible case of jaundice--or maybe Oompa Loompa disease. I truly was a horrid yellow-orange color.
I will just tick with my MAC TM-- a much better product.

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*TOP REVIEWER* escebola on 8/1/2008 9:51:00 AM more reviews by escebola

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Green    

I know that when buying a TM that only comes in one color (well, actually two, there's a lite version I might just have cheked out before buying the regular shade) is risking that the color will not suit you perfectly. But, c'mon, it's a TM so it should be sheer enough to obtain a natural effect. Well... not in the case of You Rebel. Not that it offers great coverage, but the pigmentation is overpowering, hence you're left with this orangey tint on your face that can't be blended for a presentable finish.
For 28 euros I expect so much more. It's also some kind of greasy for my taste (my skin tends to shine a lot, anyways) and the SPF 15 is just impossible to obtain, since the amount of product that you'd have to use would leave you looking absurdly orange and olily.
The package is a metallic tube (like old toothpaste) which I'm not at all fond of, casue in no time you'll have to squeeze it so it'll end up looking really sloppy in your MU cabinet.
I think I may try to mix this with my Euro ss, to counteract the white cast-effect, but I def. won't be using this on it's own and have no intention to repurchase this. For its price (28 euros) you can get a much better product!

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*TOP REVIEWER* escebola on 7/29/2008 7:16:00 AM more reviews by escebola

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Green    

I know that when buying a TM that only comes in one color (well, actually two, there's a lite version I might just have cheked out before buying the regular shade) is risking that the color will not suit you perfectly. But, c'mon, it's a TM so it should be sheer enough to obtain a natural effect. Well... not in the case of You Rebel. Not that it offers great coverage, but the pigmentation is overpowering, hence you're left with this orangey tint on your face that can't be blended for a presentable finish.

For 28 euros I expect so much more. It's also some kind of greasy for my taste (my skin tends to shine a lot, anyways) and the SPF 15 is just impossible to obtain, since the amount of product that you'd have to use would leave you looking absurdly orange and olily.

The package is a metallic tube (like old toothpaste) which I'm not at all fond of, casue in no time you'll have to squeeze it so it'll end up looking really sloppy in your MU cabinet.

I think I may try to mix this with my Euro ss, to counteract the white cast-effect, but I def. won't be using this on it's own and have no intention to repurchase this. For its price (28 euros) you can get a much better product!

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pactdancw on 7/28/2008 9:31:00 PM more reviews by pactdancw

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Hazel    

I purchased the You Rebel Light from Sephora after getting a sample with an order. It's a bit heavier than your typical tinted moisturizer. I enjoyed it for the first few days and then changed my mind. It's a bit thick and heavy for a tinted moisturizer and I felt the color seemed to change as the day progressed. It almost got an ashy tone by mid day. I wouldn't purchase again.

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*TOP REVIEWER* vanessa713 on 7/12/2008 6:18:00 AM more reviews by vanessa713

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Olive   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

PRICE: Pretty pricey at £19.50 for a 50ml tube, but I'm still on my first tube and I've had it for 2 years now (I use it 5 times per week) so price really isn't an issue!


PACKAGING: This is a nice one to buy as a gift, coming as it does in a rather smart and tasteful brown box with a picture of the moisturiser on the front. The moisturiser itself comes in a red tube, which is easy to find in your bag, and which has the words "you rebel" emblazoned across the front. The fact that it is a tube means that you can squeeze right down to the last dregs of the foundation, and I suppose if really desperate, you could actually cut the tube open to extract the last bits.


PRODUCT: Squeeze the tube and the moisturiser is a light brown shade, delicately fragranced, but not overpowering, so no need to fear that it will clash will any other lotions, potions and perfume. It has a slight fragrance because it contains natural leaf derived purities such as aloe and chammomile which soothes and lubricates your skin. You Rebel is described as "A definately different tinted moisturiser that gives your complexion coverage moisture & SPF protection all in one".



APPLICATION: I apply all over my face. I use only the size of a pea and that is literally all you need to cover your face, hence why the product has lasted me for so many years! I usually use my fingers to apply, but you can do whatever works best for you. When applied, it is nicely moisturising and soaks easily into the skin.


RESULTS: It provides low coverage which I like, because I am one of those people who hate foundations and the medium/thick coverage they give. I don't really have any blemishes, but if you have a few pimples or so, I think You Rebel would still work well for you. It makes my skin look like it's glowing from within, and I look radient. It gives me a very slight hint of colour on my already olive skin, but doesn't change my skintone as such. The fact that it has SPF 15 is great, because my skin is not only being moisturised and given a slight bit of colour, but it's also protected from the sun. Lasting power is good also - I never have to touch up during the day because it stays on my face. This product doesn't cause me to break out either, which is good.


VERDICT: This is the only product I use on my face apart from bronzer and the occasional blush, because it's so light and natural looking, and provides me with SPF and moisturse. This is my HG face product and I'll definately be repurchasing!

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