Love Alert: Benefit Bella Bamba
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A loving review of the newest Benefit blush
photos: we heart this
We’ve got a well documented obsession with Benefit’s boxed blushes. The newest addition to the Benefit blush family, Bella Bamba ($28) is a beauty indeed. Easily elevated to the Love Alert status!
I’m going to give this lil’ box of happiness the Packaging Porn title as well. You might be thinking “Really? A cardboard box?!” To which I’d answer: have you taken a look at this cardboard box?
Besides updating their packaging (adding a hinge to the lid and a mirror), Benefit went all out with the printing of these. A holographic overlay gives the box a kaleidoscopic, multidimensional effect; fitting for a blush described as “3D” (more on that in a minute). And the art on the box? Feathers, sequins and lace. Yeah, it may not be subtle, but it’s all kinds of fun!
And I haven’t even got to the beautiful watermelon pink blush yet!
So, what is a 3D blush exactly? Benefit says that Bella Bamba will “amplify cheekbones and create the illusion of sculpted features.” I do see what they mean. The combination of the bright color and the gold shimmer does really make your cheeks pop. It also has the effect of a blush with a highlighter applied over it. Which seems to me to be different than a blush with highlighting shimmer in it. Or am I just blinded by love? Let’s look at the pros and cons…
Pros:
• Beautiful, bright color with subtle, yet noticeable gold shimmer.
• Very different from Benefit’s other blushes. In fact, I don’t have another blush like it in my whole collection.
• A fun “packing inspiration” award worthy box
• A delicious scent that makes me smile (it reminds me of Smarties!)
Cons:
• Light skinned gal will need to apply lightly or risk having cheeks that are too 3D!
• $28 does hurt a tiny bit…
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars. The price is easily overlooked for a blush that’s unlike anything I own!
How about it readers, anyone else in love with Bella Bamba?
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This looks lovely! I have the Coralista blush and it is like a ray of tropical sunshine! I am with you @Stef, the color can be too much in the dead of winter on pale skin- it’s perfect in summer though!
I totally and completely love the Benefit blushes, and Bella Bamba is no different! Every time I walk by that little box I just have to stare wistfully for a few seconds. The Benefit blushes are so pigmented that I can’t really wear any of them other than “Dandelion” without being super careful, so I tend to shy away from much more than just staring, hah!
Ooh, gorgeous packaging (I love that there’s a hinge!) and even prettier color inside. This pale girl can’t wait to try it on! If it’s as pretty as it looks in the photos, I’ll be buying this for sure!
This is beautiful! Can’t wait to see it in person – it may be one of my “bring on spring” treats for myself!
Oh I was (and still am) so jealous that @stef got to test the Bella Bamba! I am a die hard fan of the cubed benefit blushes – I already have four on my vanity – and I must have this one too.
I’m pretty excited about the new packaging – the hinge and mirror – too. But the pretty, pretty pure pink is so calling my name – Bella Bamba may just become my spring/summer blush purchase.
I have always wanted to give Benefit’s boxed blushes a try. They are so darned cute! But I have never been quite sure of where to start. Bella Bamba sounds like just the ticket for this pale girl. I need a healthy dose of color come this time of year!
I love Benefit products, but haven’t tried their blushes yet. I’ve been wanting to try them for awhile, but haven’t taken the plunge, mostly because of the $28 price tag). Of all the colors, I think Bella Bamba might be the one for me–but I’ll have to go and try it out first!
I just got this last month for my birthday and I LOVE it. I have pretty much all of the Benefit little box blushes, and aside the dandelion, this is my favorite. I love the shine it gives my cheeks. :)
I love Benefit’s boxed blushes. This one looks so pretty. Will have to go see it in person.
I’ve used Benetint for years but this looks like just the product to break me from my habit. Great review @stef!
I’ve been on the hunt recently for some blush and this looks and sounds really nice! Plus that packaging is totally killer!
This sure does look purdy. I used Dandelion consistently for awhile for that natural-blushy thang, but these days I’m much more into bright, pigmented and shimmery. How did they know?
I love Benefit’s boxed blushes. I’m in love with Dandelion-I’ll swip it on top of pink cream blush to help set it and enhance the shade. I still need to add Coralista to my arsenal and Bella Bamba looks like something I need to add to my wishlist. Dang it, Benefit! I’m buying a house and I need money for drapes, not blush!!! *thrusts fist to the heavens and curses how awesome Benefit is*
swoon…I want this so bad. how adorable are you @stef? I love benefit boxed blushes.
I am a huge fan of Benefit. I am so glad that they redesigned the box of powder. The hinged box with the magnet is great. I there is nothing worse than a box of powder opening up in your purse or suitcase.
I couldn’t stand it and had to go get this blush after reading Stef’s review. At first, I thought it might have too much shimmer when applied, but it doesn’t at all. It gives you a really pretty glow and a beautiful pop of color. Love the new packaging…so nice having a hinge on the lid!