Pros:
- Highly pigmented
- Comes with a mirror
- Powder glides on effortlessly
- Comes with a brush
Cons:
- Packaging can make it difficult to finish product
- Packaging is slightly bulky
Price: $28US / $48AU
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Where: Benefit Cosmetics and Myer.
This is probably one of Benefit’s most pigmented pink blushes, which would explain why I was so keen to try it out upon its release.
Bella Bamba is highly pigmented, all you need is to tap the tip of your brush into the pan to give you a rosy flush. This means two things, it’s a buildable colour and a little goes a long way. It’s a deep pink colour, that kinda reminds me of a NARS Deep Throat? I don’t personally have Deep Throat so I can’t be sure 🙁
The box for Bella is different from the traditional powder boxes from Benefit, in that you can’t remove the lid completely and it comes with a mirror too.
Generally speaking, I love and hate the packaging for Benefit blushes. It’s very cute, and has space for a brush, but having the product sit so deep in the pan makes it hard to access the remainder of the product as you are running out.
Overall, give this blush a shot, or at least test it in person! The colour isn’t overly unique (what pink really is at this point?) and I’d imagine many beauty bloggers probably already a colour similar to it, but it’s certainly a quality product worth a go 🙂
Oooh I wants HT!! Is it available here yet?
Yay! I have no idea, I feel like I should know this XD; I ordered it off the Benefit website!
I heard good raves about this and it’s pretty pigmented when I was at the Sephora store swatch this. I’m afraid I can accidentally put too much on my face making me look like a clown. Still debating if I should get it cause I have so much unfinished blush.
You have no idea how jealous I am that you can walk into a Sephora *_*!! One day!
Hmm hmm, I justified the purchase by saying I’d review it for Fables XD; But if I were to be completely honest I probably didn’t need it in my collection hehe.
I’m think Sephora should hit a store in your location soon. I thought that there’s Sephora in major international cities already. I was even amazed that they had a Sephora in Barcelona when I first visited. Crossing my fingers that you’ll get a Sephora in your area soon.
I hope so, I would be insanely happy to see a well stocked competitively priced Sephora in Australia 🙂
Sounds good! I just ordered this recently and can’t wait to give it a shot especially now that I’ve read your review! 🙂
That’s great! I’m sure it would look lovely on you, can’t wait to hear what you think 😀
Dangerous, I went on the Benefit website and may have placed an order. In my defence the stuff was awesome and half of it was on sale. And the shipping was only like $12! It’s ridiculous how much they charge for Benefit in Myer, especially when it’s cheaper to get it from the US, even with shipping.
Now on topic, the blush looks lovely! I may have to purchase when I finish some of the blushes I already own.
I know right!? It’s crazy how big the price difference is, precisely why I virtually order everything in terms of makeup online now!!
I need to follow your lead and only buy products once I finish the ones I have, I’m such a collector 🙁 (and running a beauty blog doesn’t help!)
Mine finally, FINALLY arrived today, and I dug into the box immediately. Tried it on, loved it. You’re right, it is certainly a lot more pigmented than the other blushes, which is something I really like. Found the box a little fiddly though. Since it has to come in a box, I’d prefer the classic ones, like the Dandelion. Other than that, thumbs up! 😛
W00t! I’m so glad you like it, I drooled over your blush haul pic *___*!
did you buy it online?
the color looks so lovely, but i have the exact same thought about the packaging. i did think what happens when you’re near the end of the product? how do you scoop it out? but…. do you ever see the bottom of your blushes? i never! 🙂
Yep bought it online! So so much cheaper and I don’t think it’s actually out in Australia yet, went past the counter yesterday and couldn’t see it.
Lol yeah, I’m bad and have yet to hit pan on any of my blushes X_x The price we pay for being in love with makeup ;D