Benefit's Bella Bamba

How pretty is Benefit's new boxed blush, Bella Bamba?!

There's something about Benefit's blushes that always draw me in.  Could be the unique packaging or the delicious scent that comes with each box but mostly the product itself is fantastic.  

I saw this in Sephora yesterday ($28) & just had to buy it. 

I spotted the holographic packaging from a mile a way.  After snatching it off the shelf I realized that it  feels sturdier than the previous boxed powders by Benefit.  

The brush is also easier to work with because of its rounded shape.  

The blush itself is a mid-tone watermelon pink with a golden shimmer that is supposed to appear 3 dimensional.  I haven't taken a proper FOTD photo with Bella Bamba yet but you can kind of get a hint of what it looks like on my hand (NC35ish).

Overall I'm really loving Bella Bamba so far.

Will you or have your purchased this blush?

Thanks for reading,

♥ Nikki

Benefit Legally Bronze Kit

This is a long overdue post..I actually bought this Limited Edition kit from Sephora a few months ago & never blogged about it.  The kit consists of 4 full sized products for only $35 which is a fantastic deal in my opinion.  Products included: High Beam, Hoola Bronzer, BadGal Brown Mascara & Gilded Pencil. 

I use two products out of the set. The Gilded pencil is up for sale on my blog & I honestly don't like brown mascara so that went to my mom =)

Benefit's High Beam is a cool toned pink liquid luminizer that I use as a highlight.  I usually go for more golden highlights but the contrast of High Beam on the skin is very flattering.  A few dots of High Beam down the bridge of the nose, on the tops of the cheeks and on the cupid's bow is all you need to achieve a dewy gorgeous glow.  High Beam retails for $24.

Hoola boxed bronzer is a matte finish powder which retails for $28. I wasn't sure if I was going to like this because of the reviews saying it made some people look muddy or dirty.  That is not the case on my skin tone.  For me this is the perfect contour & bronzing powder.  It looks very natural but at the same time I find it makes cheekbones pop.   

Sorry for the driving shot but this is Hoola & High Beam on the cheeks (& nose). 

This set was an excellent value because these two items alone would have been over $50.
Hope this review was helpful to those who are thinking about purchasing these products!
Thanks for reading,
♥ Nikki

What I'm Loving Right Now...Part III

I figured it's been a while since I've done one these posts, so here are my current favorite products.

♥ Bronzer from the E.l.f. studio line. Love this for contouring. The shimmer is barely there once applied. Only $3!

♥ E.l.f. Complexion Brush. Amazingly soft brush with the same low price.  I love using this for bronzer or blush or all over powder.

♥ Benefit Sugarbomb

A soft, glowy, shimmery face powder.  I would say this product is multi-purpose because you could use it as your blush or as a highlighter.  Personally I love it as a blush. It brings a subtle hint of pink & glow to my cheeks. Gorgeous!!

♥ MAC Feline Kohl Power. Blackest black pencil eyeliner.

Set it with Carbon or black eyeshadow & it lasts all day. Also great for smudging.

♥ YSL Singulier Mascara.

Love this because it separates & elongates my little lashes.

♥ NARS Sheer Glow (Barcelona)

Best foundation I've ever tried. Glowy yet matte all at once.

♥ MAC lustreglass in Pinkarat.

Applied over any lipstick this gloss looks beautiful.  It looks very sheer but leaves traces of gold flecks on your lips.

♥ Elf Concealer duo

 I bought this in the lightest shade & it works well for brightening up my dark circles. On really bad days I use this over MAC's studio finish concealer & you would never know.

♥ Lemony Flutter Cuticle Butter

I use nightly all over my dry cracked hands. It is a little bit greasy but it is so moisturizing and soothing.

A closer look @ Sugarbomb

I've also been obsessed with Lush's The Olive Branch Shower Gel. Will be purchasing the big bottle ASAP :)

Thanks for reading!

♥ Nikki