Ben Nye

omg i love these eyeshadows!!! BNye hits all essential requirements for me. It blends beautifully, diffuses softly for smokey eyes. The colour payoff, staying power and selection is superb! I've used Mac, UD, etc.. I only swear by Ben Nye, Kat Von D Shade and Light, Tarte Bloom of the Sea Palettes for all points I need. I won't buy any other brand now I've found Ben Nye. Mac has gone down hill, and I'm tired of paying out money for hyped up pallettes (like Morphe, Mac, UD) that have poor performance. Ben Nye is high performing product. I am a dancer, therefore, I sweat. This does not budge at all. One little quip, I wish BN would have more neutral colours for fashion use. I'm happy nonetheless. Thanks Ben Nye! <3

I bought this because of the antiperspirant properties of this face powder. I have facial hyperhidrosis; I am a copious and perpetual Sweaty Betty. It is triggered by many things, most of all by social anxiety. I had a job interview at Macy's cosmetic counter coming up, and knew I'd end up being a sweaty mess and blow it if I didn't do something. So I bought this and another antiperspirant product called Sweatblock. I used the Sweatblock at night twice in a row, and it helped, but didn't fully stop the sweat. Now enter Ben Nye neutral set...I baked my entire face with this powder after my MU application, then hosed myself down in UD setting spray. I didn't break a sweat the entire interview, I was cool as a cucumber! My face looked a tiny bit powdery, but it was better than sweaty! If I use this like a regular face set, aka a light dusting, it looks invisible. Btw, I'm pretty sure I got the job and it really is because of the confidence of not having to sweat the sweat that this powder has bestowed upon me. Will forever purchase!

I use the Japanese in winter and Lite Chinese in summer - not as foundation as it’s quite thick, but as undereye concealer. Incredibly easy to work into the skin (I use my fingers) and lasts all day with a light application of setting powder. I’ll buy these forever.

Oh. Oh my. Oh. My. God. HG alert. This is what $14? I have probably 200 bottles of high end, low end foundation, you name it. Do you have oily skin? This stays on all day, is so easy and leaves skin with a semi matte finish and by the end of the day I'd say satin. I apply with a damp beauty blender and set with loose powder or not, up to you. The colors apply/set to a lighter shade than the pan. I'd say I'm NC20-25 in Mac. I got barely beige ( perfect winter shade) and Japanese ( perfect summer shade). But I'd even venture to go Shinsei light or Shinsei fair. This is amazing, looks natural and you gotta try it!

I mixed it in my glycerin and aloe juice mix that I use as a setting spray (that I use regularly without irritation). I only used about 1/2 teaspoon of it for 3oz of fluid (glycerin & liquid). It smells less horrible than the pure liquid. But it made my skin burn and sting both diluted (as in the spray, I may try it with less and see if I tolerate it) and undiluted.

The smell out of the bottle is horrible, just unbearable. For me the smell alone is a deal-breaker. As is the skin irritation. I was hoping this would be a good mixing medium or liner sealer. Maybe I'm using it wrong?