Holiday at Sephora: Femme Metale by Benefit

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I’ve never been shy over my unabashed love for all things Benefit, so it’s no surprise one of their sparkling Holiday 2010 sets, Femme Metale is gift number eight on our list of Ten Last Minute Holiday Gifts at Sephora.

This collection ($38), an exclusive to Sephora, highlights one of Benefit’s best attributes, practically goof-proof makeup, and takes it in an slightly edgy, new direction with deeply pigmented, shimmering, rock-n-roll worthy color.

The founders of Benefit Cosmetics, twin sisters Jean and Jane Ford, are keeping it in the family, adding Jean’s daughters, Maggie and Annie to the team. Femme Metale is an offering from this year’s Maggie & Annie Holiday Collection and it infuses a bit of edgy drama with Benefits’ easy-breezy application style.

Femme Metale has all you need for eyes this party season, from a sultry smoky look with subtle shimmer or full on NYE worthy bling and includes three full size Creaseless Cream Eyeshadows and three mini Benefit Eyeliners, all in new, limited edition, metallic hues.

With the holiday season in mind, Femme Metale offers three new cream eyeshadow shades, Plum-ing For Gold a deep, metallic plum, Taupe-aztic, a metallic golden beige and Platinum, a metallic white that makes an amazing highlighter. These potted shadows retail for $19 each, making the $38 pricetag of this set a great holiday deal.

Benefit’s Creaseless Cream Eyeshadows are one of my very favorite products! The creamy colors glide onto lids, can be smudged into place and then dries to a soft, almost powdery finish.

Best of all, no brushes necessary! I find these little pots work best when blended with fingertips; the warmth of the skin helps it spread easily, without ever pulling or tugging skin. Plus, these Cream Shadows work overtime and can be used as a base/primer under other shadows and (with a flat brush) makes a standout eyeliner.

Speaking of which, the three mini eyeliners that round out this collection should not be overlooked! This was my first Benefit eyeliner and I love their super creamy consistency (even with the shimmer, these pencils are smooth) and long lasting formula. And the colors? Love them. The set includes Blinged, a shimmering silver, Gem-N-Eye, a golden olive shimmer, and, my favorite piece of all, Steel Her Date described as a steal blue shimmer. This blue liner is so rich and deep in color, distinctly blue (not blue-black) and with bits of sparkle that bring twinkling stars to mind.

Want to gift or get your hands on these precious metals? This economical set is only at Sephora – here’s the shipping information you need in order to have your gift delivered by December 24th:

Order by 12/18 – with standard shipping
Order by 12/21 – use code UPS2DAY for free upgraded 2 day shipping
Order by 12/22 – with overnight shipping
Or instantly email an eGift Certificate to the recipient.

And don’t miss your Free Stocking Stuffer with any purchase from Sephora. Enter code STOCKING at checkout (while supplies last).

Happy Holidays! Who wants to scoop this up from Sephora?

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