Benefit Bella Bamba blush - a first look

Hello there!
After seeing swatches and reading reviews I couldn't resist it anymore!
I caved in and decided to buy Benefit's latest boxed blush- Bella Bamba.

My thoughts-

On the product:
I think this is a great addition to my growing blush collection.
It's very pretty, quite pigmented and super easy to work with. It's a watermelon pink (meaning, it's a bright and deep pink- a rosy pink) with a pretty gold sheen to it.

On the packaging:
I'm not a fan of these boxed powder blushes because I find them inconvenient and bulky. This one in particular is different from Benefit's usual boxed blushes as this one flips open and close. At first I had a hard time opening the lid because I had to wiggle it to open since I didn't want to rip the box. I'm getting the hang of it, but I still don't particularly like the flip top packaging.

On the price:
Benefit's blushes are $28 for a full sized box and this is no exception. Although I do think it's quite expensive, I have high hopes that this blush will last me years to come! So with that thought in mind, I don't feel so guilty about forking over almost $30 for one blush. =)

Overall:
Yes, I do recommend this blush.
If you wanted to only get one blush from Benefit's blush collection- this would be it!

Now for your viewing pleasure, the swatches!

Thanks for reading ladies!

~Lisa

FTC: Product was purchased with my own money. Reviews/thoughts are my honest opinion.

Sephora $15 Gift Card Haul

If you are a Sephora Beauty Insider, you would've have received a $15 gift card for a $40 purchase.  Here was what I hauled:

The Benefit Some Beauty to Love Kit which includes:

The CORALista blush (which by itself retails for $29!), full size of Eye Bright instant eye brightener, and 2 deluxe minies of their BadGal mascara and "That Gal" face primer.

And the Bare Mineral mini brush set for $25.  It also inludes a traveling pouch for your brushes.  By the way, these feel AMAZINGLY soft!!!!!

 

Share your Sephora haul with your $15 gift card!

~ Tina

Product RAVE - b l u s h

Hello there!

Once in a long while there comes along a product that you discover where you just absolutely LOVE.
The packaging is cute, the product works, the shade is right and the finish is gorgeous!
Well I have a new, recently discovered product to rave about.

It's Smashbox's blush rush in Radiance.

Now, in the pan it might look a little scary/intense but trust me, it is PERFECT!
It's described as a "bright fuchsia". It has great staying power and a little product goes a long way; it's one of those products where you just gently swipe your brush across 1-2 times and it's enough for both cheeks.

Why do I love it?
It gives my cheeks that perfect flush of color- that bright, yet subtle pink pop!
It retails $24 usd, but you can always try to find it for a cheaper price elsewhere online or possibly try to receive it in a swap.
You will not be displeased!
It's a matte finish, with no sheen or shimmer to it but it finishes smooth and not chalky like some mattes can do.
I can honestly say this is "holy grail" stuff, which I can not say much of other blushes. =)

Thanks for reading! Have a great day!
~Lisa