First Look: Benefit’s b.right! Radiant Skincare

On Good Friday last week, right before meeting my parents for lunch and church, I attended a lovely late morning gathering for Benefit’s b.right! skincare launch. As some of you might have noticed, I don’t write too many skincare reviews, because I have found my perfect regime. And while I am open to trying out other skin care products like scrubs, serums, etc, my cleanser and moisturizer choices are set in stone – I am forever loyal! However, I really wanted to attend this launch because this is Benefit’s first skincare range (Benefit is known for their makeup more than anything) and also… I mean come on. You know I’m a sucker for packaging and this has literally got to be the most beautiful skincare packaging I’ve seen… I had to check it out!

Set in a very cozy function room in town, we were treated to goodies (cupcakes!!!) and refreshments. It was very intimate, which I really liked, and it was really fun to catch up with some of my beauty blogging friends. Once there, we mingled and chatted, and were given a short presentation on the brand, the idea behind the line and its products, as well as sampling each of them as the presentation went on.

Basically, Benefit is known as the “fix-it” and “brightening” brand in makeup – I’m sure you all know their famous products that promotes more radiance to the skin, namely High Brow, High Beam, That Gal, Erase Paste… the list goes on! Because of that, Benefit wanted to branch out into skin care with a range that promises the same thing – your face, only brighter and more radiant.

Initial thoughts? I thought the whole line looked promising, and I simply adore the packaging – it looks professional yet still fits Benefit’s quirky, cheeky image. I was totally fantasizing about how beautiful this would look in my bathroom! It took 2 years to develop the line and features a subtle floral cucumber scent, which I found really soothing and not overwhelming. What stood out for me so far was the It’s Potent! Eye Cream (said to be the ‘star’ product and the formula the scientist is most proud of), Refined Finish Facial Polish and Remove It, an oil-free makeup remover.

I received a little ‘starter’ sample pack of some of the products, and luckily I got two of the ones I was really interested in – the face scrub and eye cream – so if they’re any good, expect reviews on them soon!

And of course – thank you Benefit for a lovely morning and for inviting me. I had a blast!

Have you tried anything from Benefit’s b.right! skincare range yet? What did you think of it? And please – we HAVE to talk about the packaging. Anyone else think the design is perfection?!