I have mentioned that I have very mixed feelings about Benefit. I'm sure it's something to do with their packaging, now I'm over 30 maybe it feels a bit young for me, but some of their products are amazing and they have had some (sadlynolongerwithus) gems in the past: Talk to the Tan and the old Erase Paste (not the new, yuk). I think maybe I subconsciously feel like nothing that great can come in such youthful packaging. I know I'm wrong but that's what I think must be my problem with Benefit.Anyway, anyway, anyway every time I wear this foundation everyone comments on how great my skin looks. My skin is good, as in it's smooth, but I do have redness and discolouration in parts and so although I don't need a full-on coverage I do need buildable coverage for my red patches. I also really like having a foundation with SPF25 in it, unlike the usual 15 which often just isn't enough and therefore I'd rather add an SPF under my foundation. It also has PA+++ the highest UVA protection you can get (SPF protects against UVB).
It has a lovely natural finish, a bit of glow but not too much and it's oil-free so those who need something oil-free but don't want to be completely matte this is great (I don't have oily skin and I haven't tried it on someone who has).
So what don't I like? The range of colours is sadly lacking with only 9 available, I'm hoping this will improve. As with a lot of Benefit products I find the price a bit high though I grudgingly admit that it's worth it. And that's it, everything else is lovely and I really can't think of another foundation I would replace it with for every day use.
What You Need to Know - Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Brightening Make-up
- £26.50 or US$36
- 30ml or 1oz
- SPF25 and PA+++
- Oil free, light to medium coverage.
- 9 shades available
- Sunday Times Style Awards Best Foundation Winner 2015
- Available in the UK from Feel Unique, Benefit, Debenhams
- Available in the US from Sephora,
- Watch my quick review here
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