I’m much more likely to
get excited over a new face product rather than any other kind of beauty
product. I get so excited over powders, concealers and blushes, and practically
wee myself at the arrival of a new foundation. I’ve certainly found a new favourite
in Benefit Cosmetics’ Hello Flawless Oxygen WOW foundation. I have adored it
for a good couple of weeks now, so here are my musings on this wonder-product.
For starters, helloooo
pretty packaging. Hello cutesy, whimsical, impossible-to-remember name. Hello
higher-end price tag. I absolutely adore heading up to the Benefit counter
because their products are all so colourful and interesting and unusual. That’s
why I love this foundation; it’s unusual to be able to find such a brightening,
illuminating foundation that really flatters you. I have always had a bit of a
love/hate relationship with dewy finishes. I love how they look on people, but
they look shockingly greasy and sweaty on me. Despite this foundation not
claiming to be a dewy foundation, it’s certainly really revitalising and
enhances my skin.
This foundation doesn’t
behave like some of the others I use; it doesn’t mask or try to erase my flaws,
it just sort of blurs them away with a photoshoppy sort of feel. I don’t like
the very mask-like foundations (MAC Studio Fix, I’m looking at you), so this
one is ticking all the boxes by letting me blend away my redness and dark
circles, but allowing me to keep my freckles and keep my skin looking like
actual skin.
The above pictures are
with JUST one pump of Hello Flawless Oxygen WOW buffed in with my Real
Techniques expert face brush. This is definitely a foundation that works
incredibly well with a buffing brush, as it blends effortlessly and naturally.
Despite the slightly eye-watering price tag, this is such an important
investment for your summer makeup bag. I’m in love with the way my skin looks
using this foundation. Dammit, Benefit, you just keep drawing me back in with
your incredibly lovely lotions and potions!
Lots of love,
Jasmine x
I am so happy you posted this! I have freckles, and I love them but so many foundations end up hiding them. I've been looking for a lighter coverage foundation and I think I will try this! Thank you!
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