Review: Benefit Bella Bamba Blush.
After much lusting, I finally purchased Benefits Bella Bamba blusher. This is really an ideal shade of blusher for me. I left my usual NARS Orgasm blusher in London over the festive season so I bought this thinking it would be quite similar.
This is described as a “3D watermelon blush”, it aims to give the illusion of sculpted cheekbones. I’m not sure if it does this to any extent, but I love the beautiful coral shade and the gold shimmer.
I think this gives such a natural shimmery flush, without being too obvious. It’s really easy to blend in, which is one thing I look for in a good blusher.
As with all Benefit products, the packaging is so cute! I’m glad they decided to change the boxes to an all-in-one as it’s much easier to use. I never use the brushes that come with Benefit blushers, does anyone find they’re actually that great?
Next on my list is the beautiful new blush, Hervana!
Jan 02, 2012 @ 14:01:41
Im very tempted to get Bella bamba, its such a pretty shade! cant wait for hervana.
xo
Jan 02, 2012 @ 14:04:43
Ah, it’s gorgeous! I’ve had it on my wishlist ever since it came out, I really must get my hands on it soon. You look beautiful as well, your lashes are sooo amazing. <3 And I love the top you’re wearing, so in love with Peter Pan collars at the moment.
Jan 02, 2012 @ 14:07:12
that really does look like a lovely blusher, although Im not too keen on the price tag haha:)
xx
Jan 02, 2012 @ 14:11:51
I can’t wait for Hervana to be released in the UK!
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Jan 02, 2012 @ 14:13:22
Your skin is flawless! I love this blusher, gorgeous! Happy New Year xoxo
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Jan 02, 2012 @ 14:14:37
I never use the brushes, they’re pretty useless… Can’t they loose the brushes and drop the pricetag as a result?
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Jan 02, 2012 @ 14:20:09
I’ve had my eye on Bella Bamba for a while now. I was going to buy the Powda Wowza Christmas powder set but now everywhere has seemed to have sold out of it. Might just save up my Boots advantage points and buy it that way
Hope you had a lovely Christmas and New Year xx
Jan 02, 2012 @ 14:25:32
I love Benefit blushes, this one’s so pretty! Can’t wait for Hervana! x
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Jan 02, 2012 @ 14:31:55
This blush looks lovely on you!
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Jan 02, 2012 @ 14:36:27
Wow, this looks so pretty! I agree about the packaging, it looks much more useful without a separate lid and I find the brushes that came with Benefit blushers gave a streaky effect anyway.
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Jan 02, 2012 @ 14:36:46
I’ve been wanting to buy this for ages
Since it came out really.
I think I’m going to treat myself and buy it on payday
It looks gorgeous.
Jan 02, 2012 @ 14:37:03
I’ve been wanting to buy this for ages
Since it came out really.
I think I’m going to treat myself and buy it on payday
It looks gorgeous.
Jan 02, 2012 @ 14:37:44
I’ve been wanting to buy this for ages
Since it came out really.
I think I’m going to treat myself and buy it on payday
It looks gorgeous.
Jan 02, 2012 @ 14:43:00
I’m saving myself for Hervana, I absolutely love the look of it! xxx
Jan 02, 2012 @ 14:58:24
Have you ever used Coralista? This looks really similar to that, it’s one of my favourite blushers.
V excited for Hervana!
Jan 02, 2012 @ 15:02:30
I have this blush but find it too glittery on me!
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Jan 02, 2012 @ 15:16:18
i need this in my life, asap. xo,
amourette
Jan 02, 2012 @ 15:18:55
Aww! You look so cute in the third picture!
Happy New Year!
xxx
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Jan 02, 2012 @ 15:26:23
I really want to buy it but 23.50, just too much for my pocket
It looks amazing on you 
xxx
Jan 02, 2012 @ 15:27:28
That is such a beautiful colour, Bella Bamba is number one on my Benefit wishlist
xxx
Jan 02, 2012 @ 15:31:14
Ooooh it is so pretty!
Sophie
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Jan 02, 2012 @ 15:32:42
I’ve been wondering about buying this for a while now, it’s such a gorgeous colour. Might have to treat myself with some of my Christmas money!
Gillian x
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Jan 02, 2012 @ 15:40:50
Wow, that blusher really is beautiful! Such a lovely pink tone without being too pink. If that makes any sense.
Jan 02, 2012 @ 15:53:47
It looks so pretty.
Jan 02, 2012 @ 16:32:08
great blush…looks perfect on you!
Lens&anythingElse
Jan 02, 2012 @ 16:48:06
Kate it’s been so long…I’ve missed your face!
This blush looks beautiful on you, definitely one to consider trying. I naturally have quite pink cheeks though, so not convinced it would look anywhere near as nice on me
xx
Jan 02, 2012 @ 16:49:32
This looks so beautiful. The new packaging looks a little better too
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Jan 02, 2012 @ 17:04:45
This looks lovely on you! Your make up looks lovely in this photo. Loving the eyebrows. X
Jan 02, 2012 @ 17:05:24
I can’t wait for Hervana too! I actually really don’t like the new Benefit blush box brushes and use their separate blush brush instead, but I really liked the ones that came in the old boxes.
Jan 02, 2012 @ 17:06:13
you have one of the most beautiful eyes kate
so pretty make up btw!
happy new year!!!
xxxx
Jan 02, 2012 @ 17:09:05
I’ve been lusting over this blush for ages! It’s gorgeous! Not sure if I’m willing to spend that much for it tho! :S
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Jan 02, 2012 @ 17:10:08
This is a lovely blusher, really suits you. Love your eyeliner too, wish I had such a steady hand! xx
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Jan 02, 2012 @ 17:16:11
It looks gorgeous on you! I love Benefit blushes but the brushes might as well not be included, they’re such an awkward shape. I use a kabuki brush with their Coralista blush xx
Jan 02, 2012 @ 17:18:41
You look gorgeous here! I always find that Benefit never fails! (: ♥ xo
Jan 02, 2012 @ 17:24:20
This blusher looks really lovely on you, I’ve been wanting to try it for a while
x
Jan 02, 2012 @ 17:28:53
Ooooh that blusher looks lush.
Jan 02, 2012 @ 17:50:10
Lovely colour. I find the brushes that come with benefit blushes a bit rubbish. They just aren’t the right shape for applying blusher. x
Jan 02, 2012 @ 18:23:08
I got this the other day – I love it!! Just the right amount of shimmer xx
Jan 02, 2012 @ 18:33:57
I really want to try this but I’m such a big fan of Coralista! I’ll definitely be purchasing Hervana though!
Jan 02, 2012 @ 18:41:13
love that blush, it looks so pretty on you! xx
Jan 02, 2012 @ 19:44:32
really nice shade you got there!
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Jan 02, 2012 @ 20:21:18
Such a gorgeous shade, love it!
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Jan 02, 2012 @ 20:43:00
the colour looks stunning on you! it really makes your cheekbones – with want for a different word – pop! without looking like you’ve gone at your face with pink paint… love it!
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Jan 02, 2012 @ 20:53:30
This looks gorgeous! I love benefits blush <3
Carissa xx
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Jan 02, 2012 @ 21:43:30
I just bought this today! After being pinned into the chair by the over enthusistic sales girl and buffed within an inch of my life, I ended up with this blush at home. Playing with it on my own I am glad I got it, very easy to blend and a good colour for me. I do like the brush that comes with it though!
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Jan 02, 2012 @ 22:24:13
You look so gorgeous in the pictures, the blush is lovely!
xoxo.
Jan 02, 2012 @ 22:54:28
Oh my goodness, this is the most perfect blush, so so pretty! I find the benefit blusher brushes so dodgy, not for me at all. Your eyebrows look brill by the way!
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Jan 03, 2012 @ 00:32:33
It’s gorgeous!
Jan 03, 2012 @ 01:07:48
That’s such a pretty colour! You have such beautiful skin.
~Lesley
Jan 03, 2012 @ 03:34:59
It looks great on you!
xo
Jan 03, 2012 @ 08:46:51
I ♥ Benefit products. Thanks for featuring this!!!
Jan 03, 2012 @ 11:33:56
Still to try out this one from Benefit, I thought it looked similar to Coralista but more pink. You look sooo pretty btw.
Hope you had a lovely new year
x
Jan 03, 2012 @ 17:37:21
I really want to try coralista, the hervana blush looks great too! This looks so pretty on u! X
Jan 04, 2012 @ 15:10:13
You apply this so well! looks nice on you ….how ever the benefit girls…useless
well done and awesome post xx
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Jan 04, 2012 @ 19:56:13
This blush looks gorgeous on you Kate
Jan 05, 2012 @ 14:25:41
beautiful! love your whole makeup look here.
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Feb 02, 2012 @ 12:35:07
hey! you look gorgeous
may I ask what’s the lipstick you’re wearing?