Benefit's Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Foundation is something that I've always wanted to try, I've actually had this for quite a while but only recently started wearing it so decided that I needed to review it for you all now I've finally had the chance to give it a fair trial. I absolutely love Benefit and this product just proves even more why they're one of my favourite beauty brands.
Packaging: Packaging wise this product looks gorgeous (mine is a little bit dirty after too much use oops) but it's nice to see white/transparent packaging as most of my products tend to be black and shiny, which is nice, but this is a nice change for my make up bag. I love how playful all of Benefit's products are.
Application: It's nice and light weight to touch, it feels quite watery, but not as watery as L'Oreal's Nude Magique Foundation - when you do actually apply it, I'd say it's a medium coverage, but it literally does glide onto the face.
Colour Range: The colour range for this product is really good, I found it hard to choose which colour to get as there were so many. I went for shade Honey (also because I liked the name haha). My hands aren't this orange unfortunately Winter lighting is pretty bad at the moment and makes my hands look orange on photographs.
Oil Control: It's oil free so obviously it really isn't oily but in terms of it looking oily on the face, I don't find it makes me look oily at all, it makes my skin look bright and dewy, I love the finish.
The Finish: See above for the finished result, as you can see, it's a really nice, light-weight looking and flawless, even if I do say so myself. I finished it off with MAC's Mineralize Powder in Medium/Dark and Estee Lauder's Bronzer. This is a really neutral make up look but I like it for family days.
The Final Impression: Every one has complimented my skin whilst wearing this foundation, I do think it gives a really nice natural, but flawless finish, I love the dewyness of it, but it's not too dewy. I love how light-weight it feels whilst on the skin, it's really easy to wear and I'd say it lasts quite well on my face as well throughout the whole day. This foundation is perfect for day wear or night wear, I'd just put a little bit more on a night to get more of a full coverage.
*This was kindly sent to me by Benefit but as always, my review is 100% honest.
Have you used this? What foundations would you recommend?
Lots of love, Em x
Looks like such an incredible foundation !
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It really is!x
DeleteI've been considering this foundation for a while now...will definitely give it a try!
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yay let me know how you get on :)
DeleteCompared to the Vichy Dermafinish Foundation, which do you prefer?
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love Vichy product and want to try it next.
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Marisha
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I love Vichy Dermablend so I'm pretty stuck between the two, I think the Vichy one is a little bit thicker and you need to put less on to make it cover more of your face and get a better coverage. The smell of Vichy is the only thing I don't like, it smells thick but you can barely feel it when it's on your face, in comparison to this though the texture is a lot thicker x
DeleteWhich shade do you wear if you don't mind me asking? We have no stores in the US so I can test them, I will have to guess and order online. :/
DeleteI had a sample of this and love the way it felt on my skin! Like you said, it glides onto the skin with a flawless but natural finish! I'd really like to purchase this in the full size at some point! Thanks for your review.
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it feels so lovely doesnt it, well you can barely even tell that it's there! Yeah you should do! Let me know how you get on :) x
DeleteI transitioned into this foundation after using M.A.C for so many years and it is AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteIt does 'glide' onto the skin and soaks in well and doesn't leave a heavy feeling on you're face :-) I also find that it has an added brightener so you could just use this mixed with a sunscreen or moisturizer if you want a slight tint too and it gives you a lovely glow.
Totally agree with this review!
it really does glide doesnt it! yeah it makes me look so bright! Yeah very good idea, will try that over Summer, thanks for the tips! glad you love it too x
DeleteI tried a sample of this a while ago, but your review is making me want to go and get colour matched again, it sounds fab!
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yayyyy go and try it again and let me know what you think! x
DeleteI have a sample of this foundation and really like it, it's such a nice cover and finish. Looks great on you.
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Ah so glad you like it too! thank you Liza :) x
DeleteI'm looking for a fairly lightweight foundation: this looks like a pretty good bet! I'll have to go get colour matched - thanks for the inspiration! xx
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Yeah its really good, go try it atthe shop :) x
DeleteI have always wanted to try this foundation but just never have got round to getting it, now after reading your great review I am definitely going to purchase it and try it out. Your skin looks so beautiful. I love your blog x
ReplyDeleteYeah I was the same to be honest, but I swear by Benefit and i'm always sold by anything that says 'flawless' on the packaging, I didnt think much of it but then i looked back at photos and got so many compliments on my skin when wearing it! x Thank you so much :) that's so kind of you xxx
DeleteI really like this foundation too, but my all time favourite is the Bourjois healthy mix foundation as I find it a little more dewy.
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Ahhh i find so many people loveee Bourjois at the moment! Got that on my shopping list now haha ,thanks! xx
DeleteAh I need this now, I was sold at oil free and weightless feeling xx
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Weightless is always what I look for in a foundation (and it having SPF) i feel like this is just perfect:) x
DeleteI had a makeup artist try this out on my skin and hated it :( it was too patchy on me!
ReplyDeleteI'm really loving Bourjois foundations at the moment xx
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Ah did you :( thats such a shame but I guess it's different skin types, some times i love foundations then some days they make me patchy! Luckily this one is perfect for me at the moment, yeah my mum is currently using Bourjois and swears by it so I may have to check it out x
DeleteGreat review, I do want to try this :)
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Thank you, glad you like it :) x
DeleteI love this foundation! Great post :)
ReplyDeleteKimberley x
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Yay glad you like it :) thank you!
DeleteThanks for the review! I love Benefit products
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Me too, Benefit is my fave!
DeleteI love this foundation, totally agree with your comments :)
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Aw thank youuuuuu :) glad you agree! x
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