Review/FOTD/Swatch: BeneFit CORALista

I had been eyeing on this powder ever since I spotted its ad online. Then I saw its swatches on a couple of sites and I knew I had to check it out in person as it's the kind of colour I like. And I do quite like BeneFit-Box-O-Powder. Up till today, BeneFit 10 is still a HG blush shade for me. It's most natural.


So, I finally made a trip to Mega Mall, the nearest BeneFit counter for me, and there it was, sitting all pretty right in the center of the counter. The super friendly sales assistant helped me trying it on my arm and compared it with other BeneFit powders for me. Seriously, I fell in love with CORALista right there and then! But I told myself that BeneFit is an over-priced brand in Malaysia and it just raised its prices again recently. I would either ask my US makeup buddy to get it for me or try my luck with swapping...


And I got it!

BeneFit CORALista

Product Description:

Take a tropical pleasure trip with CORALista. Sweep this coral pink powder onto cheeks anytime, anywhere. Move your brush to the beat & turn up the heat... bikini optional!

Tips and tricks: Swirl brush in the box & blow off excess. Smile & brush lightly across the apples of your cheeks, starting from the hairline and working in. - Jean & Jane Ford (taken from BeneFit)



Colour/Texture:


The colour was what attracted me in the first place. Please have a look at its swatch on my arm.

Comparing with Dandelion and Georgia

I think I don't need to say anything now. You can see that CORALista is most definitely the best colour for my skin tone just looking at all 3 colours lined up.


Dandelion and Georgia are both highlighting powders (lightly swept on) and blushes (layered) for me. However, CORALista is strictly a blush because it's much more pigmented in comparison. I have to rely on a skunk brush or a large powder brush for a natural finish. The only other two BeneFit-Box-O-Powder with such strong colour payoff are Dallas and Hoola, which both, ironically, didn't work for me.


So it's a well-pigmented, very lightly shimmered coral pink blush for me. And it has the trademark BeneFit-Box-O-Powder fragrance that I can't pinpoint up to this day. (I still can't decide it's peach or apricot... Or it's neither???) Whatever it is, the light soft sweet scent diminishes soon after the powder goes onto my cheeks. Therefore, it hasn't bothered me.


The texture is very soft but kind of creamy in a way. It feels like a cross breed of oil pastel and colour pencils. Not sure if I describe it properly...


Here are a couple of FOTD I did with COLRALista.

The window (light source) was quite far away and high up on the wall from where I stood.



FOTD 1
(sunny daylight without flash)







FOTD 2
(overcast daylight with flash)









FOTD 3
(tungsten lights with flash)


This is a bad example of eye shadow colours. I was trying out Artdeco stuff on my eyes. Not a flattering eye colour apparently. I will bitch about it in another review later!

Packaging/Price:

BeneFit is known for its tacky cardboard packaging. This was my biggest concern when I started trying out its product. But it's no longer an issue after going through so many boxes!!1 They are super durable. I have not seen any damage done in any of the them. And the equally boxy fan brush is actually working well with its deep square box.


Having said that, I have to admit that this particular brush is still inside the plastic wrap unopened as I am more used to my own makeup brushes. I'd save it for traveling instead.


It has a substantial amount of product (12 g. / 0.42 oz.) at retailed for $28USD. I reckon that's very reasonable. **However, BeneFit is more expensive in Asian countries as I have observed. I'd recommend getting it from the US if possible. And besides, BeneFit often offers free shipping and handling world wide for purchase above $100USD. That will be the time to shop (with friends if you don't plan to buy that much!)

My Verdict:

Needless to say that I am in love with this powder. It's a beautiful blush for light neutral to warm skin tone. It's by far the best colouring for me from all BeneFit-Box-O-Power and I have tried them all. I am that obsessed!!!


Now I am thinking to rid of Dandelion and Georgia for the new love, should I? *_*



Ingredients:

Related Posts:

Review: Benefit 10

Review: BeneFit Dandelion

Review: BeneFit Georgia



My Colouring:

MUFE Full Cover Extreme Camouflage Cream #4, Lift Concealer #3, Duo Mat Powder Foundation #202, Face & Body #20, High Definition Foundation #125, Liquid Lift Foundation #2, Clarins Instant Smooth Foundation #1.5, Pupa Professionals Triple Action Powder Foundation #02 (when tanned)

Light Asian skin (obvious brown spots on cheekbones, slightly dry & doesn't break out easily), dark brown eyes, jet black hair, medium pigmented lips.

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