Monday, 2 January 2012

Review: Benefit Bella Bamba Blush.





After much lusting, I finally purchased Benefits Bella Bamba blusher. This is really an ideal shade of blusher for me. I left my usual NARS Orgasm blusher in London over the festive season so I bought this thinking it would be quite similar. 

This is described as a "3D watermelon blush", it aims to give the illusion of sculpted cheekbones. I'm not sure if it does this to any extent, but I love the beautiful coral shade and the gold shimmer. 
I think this gives such a natural shimmery flush, without being too obvious. It's really easy to blend in, which is one thing I look for in a good blusher. 

As with all Benefit products, the packaging is so cute! I'm glad they decided to change the boxes to an all-in-one as it's much easier to use. I never use the brushes that come with Benefit blushers, does anyone find they're actually that great? 

Next on my list is the beautiful new blush, Hervana! 
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57 comments:

  1. Zoe2 January 2012 at 14:01

    Im very tempted to get Bella bamba, its such a pretty shade! cant wait for hervana.
    xo

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  2. Živa2 January 2012 at 14:04

    Ah, it's gorgeous! I've had it on my wishlist ever since it came out, I really must get my hands on it soon. You look beautiful as well, your lashes are sooo amazing. <3 And I love the top you're wearing, so in love with Peter Pan collars at the moment.

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  3. Rebecca2 January 2012 at 14:07

    that really does look like a lovely blusher, although Im not too keen on the price tag haha:)
    xx

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  4. Abby2 January 2012 at 14:11

    I can't wait for Hervana to be released in the UK!

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  5. Charmaine Cowland2 January 2012 at 14:13

    Your skin is flawless! I love this blusher, gorgeous! Happy New Year xoxo

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  6. Lily2 January 2012 at 14:14

    I never use the brushes, they're pretty useless... Can't they loose the brushes and drop the pricetag as a result? ;)

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  7. Anonymous2 January 2012 at 14:20

    I've had my eye on Bella Bamba for a while now. I was going to buy the Powda Wowza Christmas powder set but now everywhere has seemed to have sold out of it. Might just save up my Boots advantage points and buy it that way :) Hope you had a lovely Christmas and New Year xx

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  8. Jade2 January 2012 at 14:25

    I love Benefit blushes, this one's so pretty! Can't wait for Hervana! x

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  9. Vicky2 January 2012 at 14:31

    This blush looks lovely on you!

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  10. Chrissy2 January 2012 at 14:36

    Wow, this looks so pretty! I agree about the packaging, it looks much more useful without a separate lid and I find the brushes that came with Benefit blushers gave a streaky effect anyway.

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  11. Tugba2 January 2012 at 14:36

    I've been wanting to buy this for ages :( Since it came out really.

    I think I'm going to treat myself and buy it on payday :D It looks gorgeous.

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  12. Tugba2 January 2012 at 14:37

    I've been wanting to buy this for ages :( Since it came out really.

    I think I'm going to treat myself and buy it on payday :D It looks gorgeous.

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  13. Tugba2 January 2012 at 14:37

    I've been wanting to buy this for ages :( Since it came out really.

    I think I'm going to treat myself and buy it on payday :D It looks gorgeous.

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  14. Daisy2 January 2012 at 14:43

    I'm saving myself for Hervana, I absolutely love the look of it! xxx

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  15. Phibster2 January 2012 at 14:58

    Have you ever used Coralista? This looks really similar to that, it's one of my favourite blushers.
    V excited for Hervana!

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  16. pinkyliciousvita2 January 2012 at 15:02

    I have this blush but find it too glittery on me!
    x

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  17. Tat2 January 2012 at 15:16

    i need this in my life, asap. xo,

    amourette

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  18. london loves2 January 2012 at 15:18

    Aww! You look so cute in the third picture!
    Happy New Year!
    xxx

    London Last Night

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  19. Marta2 January 2012 at 15:26

    I really want to buy it but 23.50, just too much for my pocket :( It looks amazing on you :) xxx

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  20. Helen2 January 2012 at 15:27

    That is such a beautiful colour, Bella Bamba is number one on my Benefit wishlist :) xxx

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  21. Sophie2 January 2012 at 15:31

    Ooooh it is so pretty!
    Sophie
    x

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  22. Gillian2 January 2012 at 15:32

    I've been wondering about buying this for a while now, it's such a gorgeous colour. Might have to treat myself with some of my Christmas money!

    Gillian x
    elevatormusik.blogspot.com

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  23. Anja2 January 2012 at 15:40

    Wow, that blusher really is beautiful! Such a lovely pink tone without being too pink. If that makes any sense. :P

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  24. Anonymous2 January 2012 at 15:53

    It looks so pretty.

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  25. Unknown2 January 2012 at 16:32

    great blush...looks perfect on you!

    Lens&anythingElse

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  26. Lorna, literally.2 January 2012 at 16:48

    Kate it's been so long...I've missed your face!

    This blush looks beautiful on you, definitely one to consider trying. I naturally have quite pink cheeks though, so not convinced it would look anywhere near as nice on me

    xx

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  27. Katie2 January 2012 at 16:49

    This looks so beautiful. The new packaging looks a little better too :). X

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  28. Elle Drew2 January 2012 at 17:04

    This looks lovely on you! Your make up looks lovely in this photo. Loving the eyebrows. X

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  29. Rachel2 January 2012 at 17:05

    I can't wait for Hervana too! I actually really don't like the new Benefit blush box brushes and use their separate blush brush instead, but I really liked the ones that came in the old boxes.

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  30. nyloncake2 January 2012 at 17:06

    you have one of the most beautiful eyes kate :)
    so pretty make up btw!

    happy new year!!!
    xxxx

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  31. Diana ♥2 January 2012 at 17:09

    I've been lusting over this blush for ages! It's gorgeous! Not sure if I'm willing to spend that much for it tho! :S

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  32. daisy chain2 January 2012 at 17:10

    This is a lovely blusher, really suits you. Love your eyeliner too, wish I had such a steady hand! xx
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  33. Unknown2 January 2012 at 17:16

    It looks gorgeous on you! I love Benefit blushes but the brushes might as well not be included, they're such an awkward shape. I use a kabuki brush with their Coralista blush xx

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  34. GraceD || Other Infinities ☯2 January 2012 at 17:18

    You look gorgeous here! I always find that Benefit never fails! (: ♥ xo

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  35. Hayley2 January 2012 at 17:24

    This blusher looks really lovely on you, I've been wanting to try it for a while :) x

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  36. See2 January 2012 at 17:28

    Ooooh that blusher looks lush.

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  37. Suzanne2 January 2012 at 17:50

    Lovely colour. I find the brushes that come with benefit blushes a bit rubbish. They just aren't the right shape for applying blusher. x

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  38. Anonymous2 January 2012 at 18:23

    I got this the other day - I love it!! Just the right amount of shimmer xx

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  39. Beth Bradley2 January 2012 at 18:33

    I really want to try this but I'm such a big fan of Coralista! I'll definitely be purchasing Hervana though!

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  40. cosmo-junkie 2 January 2012 at 18:41

    love that blush, it looks so pretty on you! xx

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  41. coline2 January 2012 at 19:44

    really nice shade you got there! :)

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  42. Sil :)2 January 2012 at 20:21

    Such a gorgeous shade, love it! :) xxxxxxxxxx

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  43. Bex2 January 2012 at 20:43

    the colour looks stunning on you! it really makes your cheekbones - with want for a different word - pop! without looking like you've gone at your face with pink paint... love it!

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  44. Unknown2 January 2012 at 20:53

    This looks gorgeous! I love benefits blush <3
    Carissa xx
    http://vanillacrush1.blogspot.com/

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  45. Emily2 January 2012 at 21:43

    I just bought this today! After being pinned into the chair by the over enthusistic sales girl and buffed within an inch of my life, I ended up with this blush at home. Playing with it on my own I am glad I got it, very easy to blend and a good colour for me. I do like the brush that comes with it though!

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  46. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa2 January 2012 at 22:24

    You look so gorgeous in the pictures, the blush is lovely!

    xoxo.

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  47. lucillejoy2 January 2012 at 22:54

    Oh my goodness, this is the most perfect blush, so so pretty! I find the benefit blusher brushes so dodgy, not for me at all. Your eyebrows look brill by the way!

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  48. Shavonn3 January 2012 at 00:32

    It's gorgeous!

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  49. Anonymous3 January 2012 at 01:07

    That's such a pretty colour! You have such beautiful skin. :)
    ~Lesley

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  50. Darianne3 January 2012 at 03:34

    It looks great on you!
    xo

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  51. Gauri3 January 2012 at 08:46

    I ♥ Benefit products. Thanks for featuring this!!!

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  52. Jane3 January 2012 at 11:33

    Still to try out this one from Benefit, I thought it looked similar to Coralista but more pink. You look sooo pretty btw.

    Hope you had a lovely new year

    x

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  53. Sophie3 January 2012 at 17:37

    I really want to try coralista, the hervana blush looks great too! This looks so pretty on u! X

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  54. Talia James (The Skincare Saviour)4 January 2012 at 15:10

    You apply this so well! looks nice on you ....how ever the benefit girls...useless :P
    well done and awesome post xx

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  55. Claire4 January 2012 at 19:56

    This blush looks gorgeous on you Kate :)

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  56. sooz5 January 2012 at 14:25

    beautiful! love your whole makeup look here. :)

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  57. BBNG2 February 2012 at 12:35

    hey! you look gorgeous :) may I ask what's the lipstick you're wearing?

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