Hi everyone! Sorry I've been gone for a while. Among other things, I recently purchased some products about a month ago at Sephora, and I'd like to give you my first impressions of the ones from one of my favorite brands: Benefit Cosmetics. These are also available on Amazon, so I'll link to both Sephora and Amazon. I'm going to copy the product claims from the Sephora website.
Overall, I'm loving all of these products because they have ADORABLE packaging, scents, and the products generally live up to their claims. I'm going to review them one by one in separate posts since I'm short on time lately :)
What it is:
A sheer, oil-free, cream-to-powder complexion perfector.
What it is formulated to do:
This lightweight, translucent, foundation-like product smoothes out imperfections and evens skin tone with a silky, smooth finish that's super natural and super gorgeous.
Size: 0.34 oz
Price: $29
Instructions:
Apply evenly over the entire face with clean fingertips for a sheer, natural finish or with the accompanying sponge for additional coverage.
My Review:
This product comes in three shades - Lite, Medium, and Deep. Medium is supposed to be able to match most skin tones, but I am pretty pale so I started out using the Lite. Lite turned out to be toooo pale for me, so I exchanged it for the Medium and it matches really well.
This is a cream-to-powder product, so it feels slick in the pan, feels pretty dewy on your face at first, and quickly dries on your face to a silky baby powder-like consistency. I also don't think that this would be the best for oily skin since its not very mattifying, and I don't think this would be the best for very dry skin since its not very moisturizing - luckily I have pretty normal skin, so it's just about right.
This is a sheer coverage foundation, so don't expect it to cover up dark spots or acne or scars - I would recommend this for use on pretty clear skin in the summer just to even out your complexion. It leaves a very natural finish. You definitely still need to use a concealer for undereyes and blemishes.
Its in a pretty big plastic compact with a mirror and a sponge, which works just fine, but I prefer my Sigma F80 or F84 or my Beauty Blender (click here for my review) because they work faster and leave a slighly better finish. The packaging is pretty adorable - it looks like an old school record.
Overall, I like Benefit Cosmetics Some Kind-a Gorgeous
. I think that it's not a product that will work for everyone or at all times. Definitely try this one out in stores before purchasing. You can also purchase a mini 0.06oz version from Sephora in the Medium shade to try out!
. I think that it's not a product that will work for everyone or at all times. Definitely try this one out in stores before purchasing. You can also purchase a mini 0.06oz version from Sephora in the Medium shade to try out!
