Benefit Cosmetics: Official Press Launch

Two weeks ago, I had the privilege to attend the Benefit Cosmetics official press launch in South Africa.  The venue was the astounding Crystal Towers on Century Boulevard and the event started just after one pm midday.  This launch was in honour of the Benefit Brand returning to South Africa.  They are undoubtable better, and stronger than ever before! This Brand really as they say has got `irrelevant product names, creative and oh so beautiful packaging and the most innovative beauty solutions`!

 

Benefit Cosmetic Stores in South Africa

 

And let me tell you all, this event was one for the books!  Firstly, on arrival I received the cutest name tag which contained my name and surname and also my blog name- Nadine Knows Beauty.  Then pink champagne was served which I had absolutely none of, since I was driving.  However, I did have some juice and found myself nibbling on some lovely tasting finger snacks.

The welcoming hostesses.  Table with guest names and tags.

 

Host serving yummy eatables

 

We were escorted to a photo booth, which was absolutely fabulous and contained the pinkest and the cutest, the funkiest, and the most adorable props, with which to spice up photos with.  Each guest could have pictures taken, and developed right then and there! I got these awesome   hunks to pose with myself and another guest, how cute are they? ;-)

 Myself and Ayesha!

After most or all of the guest had their pictures taken, we were all escorted into a very purple but pink boardroom.  It looked divine! We received a short but very informative introduction into the Benefit Cosmetics brand.  And we were also entertained by some very gorgeous looking dancers, who just set the mood to feel and be fabulous and kind of set the era back to the Moulin rouge time period, if you can catch my drift!

Lovely room display! Dancer did their thing on this stage! ;-)

 

Displays that were just plainly said stunning!

 

 

Hereafter, all of us bloggers, press people and Entertainers stepped over to the most beautiful looking set up makeup tables, and displays.  Here I received some tips on how to do my blusher, and also got to experience Benefit Cosmetics fresh face setting spray.  It smelled like cucumber and it felt so refreshing.  I could not help but want more.

 

 

In another section of this boardroom, a candy table awaited us.  With everything on it, from candy canes to doughnuts to marshmallows, lollipops and plenty of sweets.  Guests could take as much as they wanted and did we stuff the plastic packages provided.  It was just all too yummy if you ask me ;-)

Candy Table

 

 Love this oh so chic saying!

 

Then came the food, and I mean real food and dessert.  A spread of mini quiche, wraps and sweet treats like macaroons and cupcakes, was the final stop.  Along with this, pink alcoholic drinks or non-alcoholic drinks and or juice/cola was available.  It was an absolute amazing event for me.  And I really hope to partner with Benefit cosmetics in the near future again. 

 

These macaroons were the best I've tasted thus far!

 

Goodie bags were presented to guests` once making their way out the door.  Goodie bags contained a very informative and gorgeously presented book, displaying Benefit cosmetics brand and its journey over the world. I also receive 4 lovely Benefit products, which included a brow pencil and a Puff off eye cream.  I know that name says it all! I will blog about these products a little later in this month.

My goodies I received in my goodie bag

 

Informative book also came in the goodie bag

 

All my goodies from the launch event!

Also, I won the cutest passport cover, whilst spinning a wheel at the event, which dared me to dance and drop it like its hot! BONUS! Thank you again for Benefit cosmetics and Ayesha for presenting me with this amazing opportunity to get to know this brand. 

My lovely passport holder

 If I should choose one word to explain this event it would be FUN!  Look at the team below!

Benefit Cosmetics Staff surely do know how to have fun! I want to work for Benefit Cosmetics too ;-(

 

 

 

Here`s to the success of Benefit Cosmetics in South Africa! ;-)