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What's better than Benefit Makeup? Benefit Minis, duh. Our Beauty Editor challenged the girls at HQhair Head Office to pick one Benefit Stocking Filler to add-to-work-bag to help take their work makeup from A to slay.

HQ Tests: Benefit Minis

Benefit Mini Dandelion Review | HQhair Blog

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DANDELION FACE POWDER

Our first Benefit Mini review is of their bestselling face powder Dandelion. Rachel added some glow to her normal work look by adding a lil colour along the apples of her cheeks to instantly make her everyday look glowier. - Continue Reading: our guide to the best Benefit products.

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BADGAL BANG MASCARA

It's your fave Benefit BadGal Bang Mascara, but MINI. Melissa's a converted BadsGal, but this smaller version is the perf' size to pop in the pocket of your work bag to make sure you can add drama to any makeup look. This can be added on top of your daily mascara to add volume and instantly lift lashes to make your eyes look bigger - and more awake for happy hour. - Continue Reading: our guide to the best Benefit mascara.

Benefit Mini Professional Review | HQhair Blog

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THE POREFESSIONAL PRIMER

Already one of our go-to primers, the POREfessional makes skin silky smooth and ready for makeup application. This mini? Tilly has another use for it. If you find your makeup starts to fade and your skin begins to look shiny, simply add a little bit of the POREfessional on top to mattify skin and elongate your makeup. - Continue Reading: our guide to the best primer.

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THEY'RE REAL MASCARA

A cult classic if ever we knew one, Katy got to grips with They're Real Mascara. Layered on top of Katy's normal mascara, use the end of the brush to add definition to lower lashes, and use the main part of the wand to add extra product and curl. - Continue Reading: our guide to the best mascara.

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GOGOTINT

On the hunt for a multi-tasker? Then Gogotint is just for you. This bright pinky-red pigment might look scary, but apply the smallest amount to create stain for lips or cheeks. Charlotte dabbed a little flush of colour onto her lips to add a pink wash that wears evenly throughout the night - meaning no need to re-apply after happy hour.

Benefit Mini Gold Rush Review | HQhair Blog

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GOLD RUSH BLUSHER

Next on our list of the best Benefit minis is this beaut rose gold face powder, as championed by Grace. Gold Rush has a cult following for suiting basically every skintone, adding a wash of coral colour to the apples of cheeks. Our tip? Add to your eyelids too for a lil extra eyeshadow.

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HELLO HAPPY FOUNDATION

Benefit's newest foundation Hello Happy is officially the cutest foundation ever. Ruby used this Benefit mini to touch up her base, making sure her look went from day to slay. A matte finish, this is easy to buff in with your fingertips, so no need to carry all your makeup brushes with you! - Continue Reading: our guide to the best foundation.

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HOOLA BRONZER

Social gal Sophie is all for this mini Benefit Hoola bronzer. With a cult following in its own right, this mini bronzer is just the right size for adding to your work bag to add a lil extra bronze to any makeup look throughout the day. Go from profesh to sesh in one simple step. - Continue Reading: our guide on how to apply bronzer.

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KA-BROW POMADE

When it comes to brow products, Benefit are queen, so Kirsty tried out the mini Ka-Brow Brow Pomade, the last of the best Benefit minis on our list. With a small angled brush included, this is perfect for adding to your mini makeup stash for brow top-ups on the go. - Continue Reading: our guide to the best eyebrow makeup.

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