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Benefit Cosmetics is turning up the glow and the flush this Autumn with the launch of Juice Stick and Play Daze

Benefit Cosmetics is turning up the glow and the flush this Autumn with the launch of Juice Stick and Play Daze, two next-generation blushes inspired by the biggest shifts shaping the beauty industry today.

As highlighted by leading industry publications such as The Business of Beauty and Cosmetics Business, a new wave of blush innovation is being driven by hybrid jelly-like textures that combine sensorial play with real performance.

Consumers are increasingly drawn to lightweight, bouncy formulas that feel fresh on the skin, deliver intuitive application and bring a more emotional, experience-led approach to makeup.

Meet Juice Stick, your new juicy cheek crush. This balm-meets-blush stick melts into the skin, delivering a sheer, buildable pop of color with a dewy, fresh-squeezed glow. It is your cheeks but juicier, with a lightweight feel designed for effortless on-the-go application.

Built for real life, Juice Stick is water, sweat and humidity resistant so your glow stays put no matter what the day brings. Infused with goji berry seed oil, it helps keep skin feeling comfortable and cared for while delivering an instant refreshing sensation on application.

It is makeup that looks good, gives extra love to your skin and brings a boost of freshness with every swipe.

Then there is Play Daze, the ultimate good mood in a blush. Designed to tap into the growing demand for feel-good, sensorial beauty, this liquid to air formula delivers a blurred, diffused flush that enhances skin without ever feeling heavy.

With blendable, finger-friendly textures and uplifting shades, it is all about tap, play and shine ... no mirror, no rules, just you on color!

Together, these blushes reflect a broader industry shift, offering texture, emotion and ease in one. With Juice Stick and Play Daze, Benefit proves once again that blush is not just a step, it is a mood!

This autumn, there’s no room for dullness, it’s all about embracing bold, beautiful colour. For a burst of radiance and a playful pop of blush, head to any ARC store nationwide and discover the joy of colour, all year round.

Welcome to the era of Juice Stick & Play Daze

Three lucky winners will each receive 1 Juice Stick and 1 Play Daze Daze.

Here’s how to enter:

  1. Follow @benefitsa and @‌glamour_sa on Instagram.

  2. Tag your bestie in the comments of the official competition post.

  • Use the hashtag ##juicestick #playdaze so we can find your entry.

  • Share the post to your Instagram story and tag both @benefitsa and @‌glamour_sa

  • Entries close 1 May 2026 Winners will be announced on 7 May 2026 on @‌glamoursouthafrica's Instagram.

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