YAY! I finally own a Benefit "Box o' Powders" product to go with my extensive collection of Benefit makeup! This lovely "Hoola" bronzer was a birthday present from my brother, and was received at perfect timing, just as my old bronzer had completely run out.
"Hoola" is the UK's number one best selling bronzer, and after using it for a little under a week I am in complete agreement, it is by far the best bronzer I have ever used! I simply dust the soft bronzing power all over my face, (using my usual bronzer brush, not the brush provided), leaving my complexion looking healthy and giving me a natural tan. I then use the natural-bristle cheek brush provided to add some more contouring underneith my cheek bones to really make them stand out! The bronzer is pure colour, with no added sparkle or shine so it really does leave a very natural colour on your face. The brush provided is the perfect shape for contouring and leads to perfectly even application if swept under the cheek bones from just past the corner of the lip, right up to the top of the cheekbone, just in line with your ear.
This product is matte, lightweight and will hopefully be long lasting! The staying power of the powder is phenomenal, it even puts up a good fight with a makeup wipe, so there's no fear of it rubbing off during the day. The only down side to this is if too much is applied, it is quite hard to blend into the face and you will end up having to take it all off and start again. However, once you've perfected the application process, you really can't fault it!
Like all Benefit "Box o' Powders" it is priced at £23.50, which seems like a high price for such a little box... but seeing as a little bit goes a very long way, I have a feeling this product will last a very long time! It is such a gorgeous colour and feels so lightweight on your face that I feel it is worth paying the extra money for.
Let me know what you think in the comments below! I love reading them all, and I will do my best to reply to as many of you as possible! I'd also love it if you'd follow me on bloglovin and check out my twitter and instagram
Hey Amy..
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by my blog! you have a cool blog!
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dawn
aw you're welcome lovely xx
DeleteI haven't tried benefits hoola as I'm a long time lover of Nars Laguna but I have heard some great things about it and judging by your post you love it too! :)
ReplyDeleteLouLovesbeauty xx
ooh ive never tried nars makeup but heard so many great things about it! xxx
DeleteHoola is amazing! I love Benefit's boxed powders. They are a bit pricey, but they last for quite a long time. Glad you're loving yours :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm deffo going to try some of there other ones now! I hope it does last it's so nice xxx
DeleteI have always wanted to try Hoola but I just don't like the box packaging.
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GreyWalls
I agree, it can be quite hard to get the brush into the box but theyre a really handy size for carrying about :) xx
DeleteI'm so glad it stays on for ages, I swear most bronzers just disappear after a few hours!
ReplyDeleteEllie xx | http://theleobeauty.blogspot.co.uk
haha i know.. for some reason its hard for makeup to "stick" to my face but i really dont have that problem with this product! xxx
DeleteBox blushes look sooo good x
ReplyDeletei honestly cant believe ive never used on before, especially considering all my other makeup is benefit! xx
DeleteLove this bronzer, it matches my pale skin really well haha :) xx
ReplyDeleteme too! and it still looks so nice when ive fake tanned! xx
DeleteI've heard so many great things about this bronzer! It's a bit expensive for me (i'm more a fan of budget makeup) but this one might be worth trying!
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Shalane
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it is quite pricey but since it was a present I wasn't going to say no hah! xx
DeleteThis creates such a gorgeous look, I've been wanting to try this for a while now :-) Thank you for the lovely comment you left on my blog too!! You have an incredible blog - now following! xxx
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aww thanks sweetie and youre more than welcome! xxx
DeleteThank you so much for your beautiful comment on my blog:) This bronzer looks so good and also, I love your banner! So cute! xx
ReplyDeletewww.imogen-fleur.blogspot.co.uk
aww youre welcome lovely :) thank you xxx
DeleteLovely post, been wanting to buy this for ages but have my trusted body shop bronzer to use first:)
ReplyDeletethanks sweeite... ive never used any make up from the body shop before xx
DeleteI like the powder! Always have it by my side and use it often. I have never used the bronzer. Maybe once ;-)
ReplyDeleteit's a really good product you should try it! xx
DeleteGreat post! I have never tried this before but it looks great!! :)
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thankyou! :) let me know if you give it a try xx
DeleteI've always been so skeptical of this bronzer but I may have to try it Xx
ReplyDeletemiabrielle.blogspot.com
it's really lovely and applies so evenly xx
DeleteLovely review...Benefit products are just THE best...it's so hard to fault anything, apart from maybe the steep prices but like you said...they last so long! Plus the packaging is so cute and unique! Danielle x
ReplyDeletefrontière girl
I completely agree I love benefit! xx
DeleteJust got this bronzer too! Kind of was scared about it, but I think it looks super natural and fabulous :)
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I agree its lovely! xx
DeleteI really love Hoola. I bought it about 10 months ago now, and I use it every time I wear makeup. The perfect contour shade... I only JUST hit pan on it about a week ago, so it's going to last you for a long while! x
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aww good i was worried about how long it would last because its quite a small box xx
Deleteoh no, I am definitely going to purchase it later xxx
ReplyDeletebtw, nice blog design !
love, Charis
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