Benefit has been out of the makeup game for a long time not releasing new things and sticking to the bestsellers trustworthy formulas they have had for years specially brows and cheeks. The brand’s dedication to product quality and fun, quirky packaging has made it a favorite among makeup enthusiasts worldwide. Recently they reformulated and launched their box blushes some time back and I was interested in picking up the minis. However some shades(such as willa) were not launched as mini. Then recently they have launched their Hoola & WANDERful World Collection Bronzer & Blush duos and that has piqued my interest in the brand again. I have decided to pick up Secret Oasis Mini Bronzer & Blush Duo which consists of Hoola Lite & Willa Blush. So Let’s hear what I have to say about Benefit Hoola Secret Oasis Mini Bronzer & Blush Duo.
About Benefit Hoola & WANDERful World Bronzer & Blush Palette/Duo:
The Hoola & WANDERful world palette – bronzer & blush palette from Benefit cosmetics contains a Hoola bronzer and one of Benefit’s WANDERful World blushes in a wonderfully small format. Discover these limited-edition mini bronzer and blush duos! These compact on-the-go palettes each contain Benefit’s award-winning Hoola bronzer plus a WANDERful World blush in limited edition fan-fave shades. Hoola bronzer instantly warms your complexion with a natural-looking matte finish, is buildable, blendable and silky smooth. Combine the Hoola with your blush shade for smudge-free, sweat-resistant color that builds effortlessly and blends beautifully.
Easy and portable for an on-the-go glow look.
Choose your own adventure by choosing from one of these bronzer & blush mini palettes:
Hoola Beach Vacay
-Hoola matte bronzer
-Shellie warm seashell pink blush with a soft shimmer finish
Hoola Secret Oasis
-Hoola Lite light matte bronzer
-Willa soft neutral pink blush with a satin finish
Hoola Desert Retreat
-Hoola Caramel medium deep matte bronzer
-Terra gold brick red blush with soft-shiny finish
Hoola Treasure Island
-Hoola Toasted deep matte bronzer
-Crystah strawberry pink blush with soft-shine finish
Ingredients:
My Experience with Benefit Hoola Secret Oasis Duo:
Packaging
The packaging of Benefit’s WANDERful World Collection is indeed something to marvel at. The palette comes in a sleek rectangular cardboard box with an integrated mirror, making it perfect for on-the-go touch-ups. Adorned with a vibrant tropical-themed design, the palette oozes summer vibes and adventure, making you feel like you’re always on vacation. It’s also sturdy and well-built, reassuring you of the palette’s safety, even when it’s tumbling around in your bag.
Texture
If you’re familiar with Benefit’s cosmetics, you know that their products are all about quality, and Hoola Secret Oasis duo is no exception. Both the bronzer and the blush feel silky and finely milled. The bronzer goes on incredibly smoothly, blending effortlessly into the skin. The blush, meanwhile, boasts a buttery texture that adds a beautiful flush of color to the cheeks without being powdery or chalky.
Shades
The Hoola Secret Oasis duo features Benefit’s iconic Hoola Lite bronzer which is lighter version of Classic Hoola. It’s a matte bronzer catered for lighter skintones. Accompanying the bronzer is a blush in shade Willa that is a radiant, rosy pink with satin finish.
Performance
Benefit Hoola Secret Oasis Bronzer & Blush duo performs outstandingly in terms of longevity and color pay-off. The Hoola lite bronzer is highly pigmented, I think it is a bit too light for me and i had to top it off with my classic hoola to show up on my tanned skin. I’m skeptical that I can pull it off even in winter. The blush willa however will suit light to medium skintones. Blush provides a beautiful pop of color that blends easily and lasts for hours. The finely milled shimmer is subtle, providing a glowy, radiant finish without looking overly glittery. The combination of the bronzer and blush makes for a stunning, natural look that truly lasts from dawn till dusk.
Benefit Hoola Secret Oasis Bronzer & Blush duo Swatches:
Makeup Look:
Final Verdict: 5/5
Benefit Hoola Secret Oasis Mini Bronzer & Blush Duo meets all the criteria in terms of functionality, performance, and aesthetics. I liked that the range has something for all skintones. The blush willa has my heart it is such a pretty natural flush shade. The duo would have been perfect match for me if it had hoola classic but still i love the duo. If you are someone who wants to try benefit formula, these duos are really good to get the taste. But if you already have any one of the shades in your collection form duo then it really does not make sense to buy the duo again, rather check the minis. So these are my thoughts about Benefit Hoola Secret Oasis Mini Bronzer & Blush Duo.
Have you picked any of the duos from this collection? share in comment section below. Till next time…take care…xoxo.