Saturday, March 10, 2012

Benefit's Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Brightening Makeup Review





Do you still remember the Benefit Grand Launch I attended , we were all given samples of the Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow and most of the event's guests, including myself, are super excited to test on the Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Brightening Makeup Foundation before it hit the local market!

This is the original bottle size
 
**photo taken from Benefit Website

 
and this one is the cute sample size that I got :)
Enough to use a couple of times to make a full review

Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow says ---
Hello…it’s flawless time! Our new oil-free brightening liquid foundation builds from light to medium coverage for a natural complexion you can believe in. It’s you…just more luminous & healthy looking.

  • broad-spectrum SPF 25 PA+++ protection**
  • oil-free formula
  • natural finish
  • hydrating benefits
  • light-diffusing properties
  • available in 9 shades

Ingredients:


AMW says ---
Pros

  • Pump packaging.
  • Weightless, feels super light on skin and feels like you did not apply foundation on!
  • Has SPF25
  • Build-able coverage.
  • Gives a soft, luminous skin minus the oily-feel and look.
  • 2-in-1 product. Can work as a concealer and foundation.
  • Considering this is an oil-free foundation, it is hydrating for me because of its Vitamin C and E.

Cons

  • May not be enough to hide the pores, acne marks and wrinkles.

Overall
A lightweight, oil-free foundation that suits almost all skin type!  The extra SPF is great and it never look heavy or cake-y no matter how much you apply.

Tips

  • Choose to apply with the use of your fingertips, sponges or brush.
  • If you have extra skin problems like wrinkles, big pores and acne marks, prep your skin prior to foundation application.
  • For quick makeup application, apply more on the center of your face, with clean fingers, foundation brush or sponge, feather out the foundation to create a very light, natural look.
  • Always set your foundation with a setting powder if you have oily skin.
  • You can leave the foundation as is and set only on areas that oil-up (t-zone) if you have combination skin.
  • Leave your foundation the way it is to create a bright, luminous look if you have dry skin.


Will I repurchase?
Yes!

To whom do I recommend this to?
Normal and combination skin.  Super dry skinned individuals can still use this with the right moisturization underneath while very oily skinned individuals can use this with an oil-control primer underneath.

Where to purchase and how much?

Available locally on March 28, 2012 at Benefit Boutique Greenbelt 5 for Php1,900 (approx $43.00)
  
Shade: Champagne 
Has the right amount of yellow
that works for NC20-30 skin


Applied a tiny amount and the coverage can be seen 
with the before and after photo

Will you give Benefit's Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Brightening Makeup a try or would you stick to your foundation brand?

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!
 
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18 comments :

  1. wow! I love the finish, definitely looks like your own skin, only better. I want one! http://redberryaha.blogspot.com

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    1. True on own skin , only better comment :) I am liking this foundation!

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  2. This looks really nice, but I wonder if it will work on my dry skin. Thanks for the review!

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    1. It will! I have dry skin myself, you may need a little moisturizer prior to application but overall, it wasn't bad on dry skinned :D

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  3. I was just wondering about this product! Now I'm very keen :D Thanks for reviewing it

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    1. My pleasure, it is indeed a good product from Benefit!

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  4. The word oxygen got my attention and it sounds like a nice foundation. Thanks for the review. :)

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    1. My pleasure, I thought it was just a "marketing" strategy to make such catchy product name but it delivers!

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  5. I like what I'm seeing here ;)
    Is this like BB cream?

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    1. No Michelle, it's a foundation that feels like BB cream :D

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  6. it looks great! :) would love to try this but i have way too many foundations ATM. :/

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    1. hahaha ako, I always use the reason "for clients" hahaahah kaya ayun, super bigat ng traincase ko!

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  7. I've been seeing so many reviews on this. It looks really good.

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    1. I've read so many positive reviews on this! That's why I thought of testing it out right away to see if it's true :D

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  8. this looks really nice! Looks very natural! :)

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    1. Sis, super nice siya on me kaya like ko! :) Musta?

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  9. Hi! Great review! This looks promising. How does it compare to Shu Uemura's Smooth Fit?

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  10. hi! how did you get the sample? :) nice review!

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