Benefit Cosmetics recently released a new blush powder Bella Bamba for SPRING 2011. This is becoming one of their most popular blushes besides their last greatest hit blush Coralista. Both Bella Bamba and Coralista look somewhat similar, but do have major differences within among color application.
The most significant feature of a Benefit Cosmetics Blush is its ability to look natural without retouches needed during the day. Also, you don’t need to put too much blush just to get the color you want; just a small dab of these highly pigments colors would be enough to add the pretty glowing flush. Part of the Benefit novelty is the cute vintage packaging. In the past, Benefits powders have all come with a removable top in a square box form, but with the newest addition Bella Bamba, the top is now a folding lid.
see swatches and comparisons below..
Benefit Bella Bamba ($28) 0.28 oz: A watermelon-pink blush laced with shimmering gold undertones.
Similar to… NARS Orgasm Blush, Chanel Pink Explosion Joues Contraste, NARS Angelika,
Benefit Coralista ($28) 0.42 oz : warm coral-pink powder tone, almost sun-kissed in appearance
Similar to… e.l.f. Candid Coral Blush. NARS Deepthroat, MAC Dainty
Bella Bamba/Coralista Similarities: Both easy to blend, great for a range of skintones,retail as same price ($28), impressive staying power, both powders are very finely milled for easy application, easy-to-wear, everyday colors, so it is also a practical purchase you’ll use forever.
Bella Bamba/Coralista Differences: Bella Bamba has significantly less product in the box(0.28 oz vs. 0.42 oz) , Bella Bamba mirror tucked inside a magnetic closure flip-top lid, Coralista square removable top, both come with mini square applicator brush. Bella Bamba is more pink, Coralista is a true bright coal with more orange.
My Overall Thoughts:
Top Choice: Benefit Bella Bamba
Grade: A
I rave for Benefit blushes but Bella Bamba is truly my favorite so far. This is a gorgeous blush and just incredible color all around. I was VERY pleased with it! If you’re a fan of NARS Orgasm blush you’ll absolutely love this. I feel this blush tends to have more pigment than other blushes for a fun pop of cheek color! Although it’s a Spring release, it will work easily into the Summer! One of the best things about Benefit Bella Bamba is that it gives off a great cheek color for a really fantastic, finished look with minimal effort.
Other Benefit Boxed Powders:
Benefit Sugarbomb (4 shade square of rose, shimmering pink, soft plum, and peach)
Benefit Dandelion (soft pink)
Benefit 10 (highlight and bronzer duo)
Benefit Dallas (sun-kissed rose glow)
Benefit Georgia (peach glow)
Benefit Thrrob ( natural flush pink)
Benefit Hoola (matte natural bronzer)
