I recently splurged on the purchase of the Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow foundation from Benefit. I'd read some rave reviews here in the blogging world, but also some with negative views. I thought the only way I would find out my view is to try it myself!
I got colour matched at the counter and they have a pretty decent range of colours, they have a collection of yellow and pink undertones which will match to a variety of skin tones well. I am in the shade Ivory "I'm pure 4 sure"
On application I use around 3/4 - 1 pump and dot it over my face evenly, which I blend in with a duo fibre stippling brush as it leaves a lighter finish and doesn't make the product feel cakey. Once everything is blended, at first glance it leaves my skin looking smooth and practically flawless, and feels almost weightless.
Once I'd gone out and ran some errands and just general day to day life, the coverage was still there and my skin still looked smooth and evenly toned. However, after 7+ hours of wear, it did start to congregate into fine lines and leave a close up appearance of powdery, cakey-ness. I hadn't reapplied powder or any products throughout the day either.
This foundation is on my Top 3, but I'd prefer it for more shorter wearing and casual use. Rather than replying on the quality for a long day for an important event! Let me know your thoughts on this foundation and what your all time favourite is!
Take care!
- Katie x
I've actually never tried this yet, I probably should. It looks nice, Ive heard mixed reviews on this. It seems best for day to day casual wear like you said mostly! xx
ReplyDeleteI definitely recommend you try it out! It leaves a really nice finish on your skin, it's just the long wearing that ruins it all for me! xx
DeleteI've tried a Benefit foundation before and I just don't rate them. They're on point with their mascaras, blushers and the infamous Porefessional but I don't think they've made it with foundations just yet. It's good to hear an honest review!
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I definitely agree that their mascaras and boxed powders are their best products and ones they've totally nailed! and I'm on the same page with them not being that great with foundation just yet, I mean it's better than some stuff but not sure if I'd spend so much money again, on a product I'd use every so often!! x
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