Expert Advice: Benefit’s Best Brow Tip

Today, its all about brows. How to shape them, what not to do (don’t want that permantently surprised look do we!) And what better person to talk to than Benefit Cosmetics Hannah Terret, Sydney Benefit Boutique Manager and head aesthetician for Benefit Australia!

Q. What is the most requested service at the Benefit Boutique?

A: Brow Shaping. Brows are such a focal feature on the face. Having well manicured brows is like having an instant eye lift!

Q. What is your favourite part of the Benefit Boutique?

A: Our Brow and Lash Bar.It’s a one stop shop for everyone. Adding colour and length to lashes and thickness to brows can give anyone an instant, fresh, no make-up look.

Q. What’s the best beauty cheat you know?
A: This trick works every time! Mix a little of Benefit’s talk to the tan bronzing gel with body moisturiser in your hand, for a bronzed, tanned bod in an instant.

Q. What products do you splurge on?

A: I am a sucker for a fabulous handbag, which always keeps my Benefit pocketpal close by!

Q. Fave beauty bargain?

A: My $10 tweezers! There are no excuses for unruly brows

Q. What is the most common beauty mistake you see people make?

A : Over tweezing of the eyebrows. Brows are so important as they frame the face. Over tweezing the brows can leave the facial shape unbalanced. Brows do lose thickness and shape if over tweezed too often.

Q. Which celeb would you most like to give a make over, and what would you do?

A: Miranda Kerr! She’s a natural beauty with the perfect skin tone for  Benefit’s cheek and lip stain “Posie Tint” a gorgeous natural flush. To suit her busy lifestyle I’d use “ooh la lift” which is like eight hours sleep in a bottle and a must to lighten, brighten and tighten the eye area. Plus who wouldnt want to make over the woman that’s dating Orlando Bloom!

Q. What is your favourite product of all time?

A: “That Gal” by Benefit. The Brightening face primer for that instant wow! Leaves my skin looking and feeling bright and fresh for that effortless ‘no makeup’ look.

Q. What is the question you are most asked by friends (and how do you answer it)?

A: How do I get thicker, shapely, brows? Start by throwing away those tweezers! See a professional brow specialist regularly who will consult your exact brow shape and discuss options to thicken and fill your brow, whilst maintaining the shape for you.The next question they ask is “What’s the Benefit Boutique’s Phone number!?” (8353 5000)

Q. What do you wish you could go back and tell your teenage self about beauty?

A: Don’t over tweeze your brows, never shave; always wax your legs and armpits, and wear moisturiser and sunscreen religiously.My personal favourite: “Do it daily” a light weight, oil free lotion with SPF 10.

Q. What’s your favourite beauty trend for summer?

A:I love the fresh, effortless, no makeup look.To create this look I love using Rebel lite tinted moisturiser to freshen the skin and finish with a dusting of Hoola bronzer which is just like Barbados in a box, leaving a natural, sunkissed finish.

Q. What is your morning routine?
A: I start the day with a fresh base of “Dr feelgood”, a blotting balm with a finish that feels so good! It keeps my makeup fresh and long lasting. A little brightening and concealing “Erase Paste” for under eye coverage. Then I follow with the foundation faker “some kinda gorgeous” – a lightweight cream to powder coverage. Following I use cream to powder Instant brow pencil – it really does give instant brows. Finally, a touch of posietint for a soft colour that lasts all day.

Looking to get your hands on some Benefit Comsetics? Head to www.benefitcosmetics.com (yes, they ship to Australia! And currently if you spend $115 you get free International Shipping with code WORLD115) or Myer Stores Nationally.

Want to try out Hannah’s expertise IRL? Head to Benefit’s Sydney Boutique
94 Oxford St, Paddington (near the intersection of Glenmore Road)
Sydney , NSW, 2021
02 8353 5000