When you are shopping around for anti aging cosmetics, what are some things that you look for? Do you want a foundation that does double duty by tightening your skin or reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while it provides coverage? Or perhaps you want something that will give your skin a youthful glow. Whatever the case, there are a lot of products out there and many claim to make you look younger in one way or another.

Some are true in their claims while others are just full of hype. So how do you choose and know that you are getting the real deal and not a bunch of hype? Because I’m going to tell you about some of the best anti aging cosmetics out there.

Benefit has several really cool products out there. The first one that I want to introduce you to is Benefit Cosmetics Firmology Toning & Smoothing Serum 1.7 oz. It is formulated for the face and neck areas and it firms, tones, smoothes and revitalizes your complexion. It leaves your skin with a radiant, youthful glow that is silky to the touch. This serum is oil free and very lightweight, but the really cool thing about it is the luminous light reflecting pigment. It literally makes you have a healthy, dewy glow! Now you can have radiant skin without having to put on a bunch of makeup! This could very well become your “makeupless makeup.”

This might not fall under the anti aging category, but it is a must have all the same. And if you are starting to show some signs of age, you really can not do without this little gem. I am talking about the Benefit Cosmetics Eye Bright. This is a little pink pencil and it will brighten your eyes, making you look younger and more rested in no time. All you have to do is dab a little at the inner corner of your eyes and blend. If you have dark circles, you can blend a little under your eyes as well. For a little more pick me up, smudge a little just under the brow for a quickie eye lift. Carry it with you for touch ups. In fact, you will probably want to get one for your makeup bag and one for your desk at work. This is one quick, great way to look fresh and young and you don’t want to do without it.

If you are looking to get a pretty pout, well, then pucker up for Benefit Cosmetics Lipscription. You get two barrel action with this system. One tube buffs away the dry skin from your lips by using AHA and jojoba enriched scrubbing beads. The other tube provides a layer of moisture that is rich and hydrating. This system will leave your lips smooth, plump and oh, so kissable!

As skin ages it becomes drier. When your skin is dry, most makeup looks caked on and you can see every single line and wrinkle. Well, Benefit Cosmetics You Rebel 1.7 oz, a tinted moisturizer that will give you a moisturized complexion coverage that is smooth and has an SPF of 15. If you have dry skin, this is really the way to go. This stuff will give you coverage with the moisture that your skin so desperately needs.

Now, I would not necessarily put this little product in the anti aging category, but it is so darn cool I just had to mention it here! BeneFit Benetint, is a cheek and lip stain. It gives you a healthy flush of color that is sheer and radiant. They claim that when you use it as a lip tint that it is kiss proof. Hmmm, it sure would be fun to test that claim! All you have to do is dab a little on your skin or lips (make sure that they are well moisturized) and blend it with your fingertips. Then you have a healthy, youthful glow!

Now, to finish your face, I want to tell you about this wonderful eye shadow by Benefit. Their Creaseless Cream Shadow/Liner is blendable and comes in beautiful shades. But they don’t crease. This is good news for those looking for anti aging products for two reasons. One, the cream shadow gives a softer, more natural look and is kinder to the eye that may be starting to get a few lines or wrinkles. Two, the shadow is creaseless so it won’t pack into fine lines, making them look more like crevices.

So, now you have the youthful, age defying face, brought to you by Benefit!

I just love it when a company provides products that are so good that you can almost do all of your shopping with them. Don’t you?

Sincerely,

Caterina Christakos – founder of stillagirl.com – a positive place for women and girls

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