Benefit Powderazzi ($30.00 for 3 0.10 oz. powders) is part of Benefit’s holiday offerings, and it features three shades of their popular powders: CORALista, Dallas, and Hoola.
This past summer, I reviewed and adored Benefit’s CORALista powder, which is a soft, pinky-coral with subtle sheen. I loved it then, and I still love it now. It’s particularly flattering on my warm-toned skin, and I’ve always been a big fan of wearing coral. I’m glad they chose to include it in their powder trio this year!
Also featured is Hoola, which is a matte medium dark cocoa brown meant to be used as a bronzer. I rarely wear bronzer, but when I do, I tend to gravitate towards very lightly shimmered or matte shades, like Hoola. Hoola also feels more like a neutral shade, so it’s something that has more universal appeal.
The third shade in this trio is Dallas, which is a plummy color with kind of a dirty feel. It reminded me a bit of MAC’s Marign blush, but more on the plum side. It’s not as shimmery as CORALista, but it definitely has a sheen and shimmer to it. I think this is a great shade for the fall/winter, where darker cheeks always feel more appropriate (to me, at least).
The packaging is typical Benefit — cute print on cardboard packaging. I don’t tote my makeup around very often, so I don’t mind cardboard packaging. Others who often toss products into their bag may find the cardboard will take a beating, though it probably won’t disintegrate or anything–it just won’t look perfect.
As far as size goes, you get 0.3 oz. of product total in this kit, and each full-size Benefit powder goes for $28 for 0.4 oz. You’re paying a little extra to be able to try three shades at once rather than picking up one huge-sized powder. This is a good opportunity to try three shades without having to purchase all three separately. If you find you love any of the three enough that you actually finish it, the full-size is available to you.
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- Product: 28/30
- Value: 9/10
- Ease of Use: 4/5
- Packaging: 4/5
Recommendation: If you’ve wanted to try out Benefit’s powders in the past but haven’t wanted to fork over the money for each one, this trio may prove a better chance for you to try a variety of colors instead.
Availability: November 2009 at Ulta
See more photos and swatches…
CORALista, Hoola; Dallas (bottom)
CORALista, Hoola, Dallas
Sarah M
Friday, October 23, 2009
These are my 3 favourite powders by Benefit Cosmetics! I have the full sizes anyway (& love them) but I bought this to travel with. :-)
Christine
Monday, October 26, 2009
Aww :D
Jennifer
Friday, October 23, 2009
Wow, if only I knew where an Ulta is around here.
At any rate I’m so buying Coralista and Dandellion for xmas.
Christine
Monday, October 26, 2009
You could do a store locator at http://www.ulta.com!
Elie
Friday, October 23, 2009
Is it only at Ulta and not Benefit counters or Sephora? Ugh! I was actually going to buy 2 out of the three this weekend at Sephora! LOL
kat
Friday, October 23, 2009
I got their blush trio two years ago (I think?) and it is still amazing! Running out of dallas and dandelion, but the hoola I rarely use!
Christine
Monday, October 26, 2009
Nice :D
UmmAmirah
Friday, October 23, 2009
I just ADORE Hoola!! This is hot though..cuz I’ve always wanted to try Coralist. Hopefully Ulta will have some good sales going on. Too bad it’s not available at Sephora, I’d so get it.
Thanks for the review.
Christine
Monday, October 26, 2009
I hope you’re able to find it at Ulta!
Bridgette
Friday, October 23, 2009
Aww if this set came out sooner I would have gotten this instead of buying the full size versions of Dallas and Coralista!
Christine
Monday, October 26, 2009
Aww, too bad :(
amy
Friday, October 23, 2009
This is my favourite Benefit set for this year because I like all the powders in it. I have had some Benefit Powders from 5-6 years ago and the box is not pristine but still in pretty good shape. In addition, I haven’t even hit pan on the full size individual powders yet! So they last forever.
Christine
Monday, October 26, 2009
Yay! Made for you :D
Bobbie C.
Friday, October 23, 2009
How do you think these would look on someone who is an NC45-50? I am scared that the colors will not be vibrant on my skin tone.
Christine
Monday, October 26, 2009
I think they’ll be a little more muted, but I think you would look lovely!
Vanessa
Friday, October 23, 2009
I’ll DEFINITELY be looking into this set! I’ve been wanting to try Benefit’s blushes and this is the perfect set, as I was looking into ALL of these colors! Yay! Super excited!
Christine
Monday, October 26, 2009
Yay! Enjoy it, Vanessa!
Jess
Friday, October 23, 2009
Yay! Im Exited For this :)
Thank You For the review♥
Christine
Monday, October 26, 2009
No problem, Jess!
Autumn
Friday, October 23, 2009
That is so cute :) and I love the name Powderazzi =D
Ive always wanted to try all these powders, I hope my local store gets it in soon.
Christine
Monday, October 26, 2009
I hope you get to try ‘em soon, Autumn!
Tricia
Friday, October 23, 2009
I am SOO upset that this is only being sold at Ulta. I never go there; I guess Im too loyal to Sephora lol.
Christine
Monday, October 26, 2009
LOL!
Lorna
Friday, October 23, 2009
i wish it were coralista, dandelion and the 10 one.
Christine
Monday, October 26, 2009
Aww! I’m not thrilled with Hoola (I just don’t use bronzers), so I’d prefer something else, too.
JK
Friday, October 23, 2009
I already own Georgia, Dandelion, and Thrrrob! I love them all so much!!
I always wanted to try Hoola and Coralista! (Not excited about Dallas though..) I can’t wait for it to come out!! I hope they carry at Sephora too… There is no Ulta around my home
Christine
Monday, October 26, 2009
Dallas is prettyy!! Really!
Jennifer
Saturday, October 24, 2009
I own each Benefit powder individually but I like this trio since its good for travelling! Thanks for the review, sadly it isn’t available in Sephora (?) :(
I rarely use Hoola but I adore Coralista & Dallas (!!)
Christine
Monday, October 26, 2009
No problem, Jennifer! As far as I know, it’s exclusive to Ulta, at least for now.
Bubblz
Saturday, October 24, 2009
OMG they came out with a blush palette! I wonder if it’s still worth getting if I already have Coralista….
Christine
Monday, October 26, 2009
If you want Dallas & Hoola, yes!
Sandy
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Thank you so much!!! I’ve been wanting to try coralista but at $28 for a single color I had decided to wait. Glad I did! I just purchased this on HSN and you can choose to make 2 payments of $15. Tis justified it for me since I dont’ NEED it, haha! :)
Christine
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Ohh, very nice!! So glad you were able to grab it, Sandy ;) Hope you love it!
kat
Thursday, October 29, 2009
does anyone know if coralista and hoola similar to the laguna and orgasm bronzer?
Christine
Friday, October 30, 2009
Hoola may be a little lighter, but still within range, of Laguna. I don’t think CORALista is like Orgasm though – it’s much pinker.
Andrea
Monday, November 2, 2009
Where can I find this? I don’t see it on the Ulta website or the Benefit Website. I need to buy this so I can try out their blushes. If I’m in love with NARS blushes should I even mess with these?
Christine
Monday, November 2, 2009
It should pop up in November – so probably the next week or so! I like these blushes as much as NARS, personally.
Joanna
Friday, November 6, 2009
It just came up on ulta.com today! Go buy it! I did, and i am SO excited!!! They haven’t even come to stores yet. I called a few stores (in Chicago) and all of them said they won’t get them in for another 2-3 weeks so if you’re antsy, like me, order it online. Plus, right now they’re having free shipping with the code 37202, it’s good until tomorrow (11/07/09) so you should get on that now and the tax for ulta.com is less than the tax for the county i’m in so it’s even more awesome! Hope this was helpful!
Christine
Friday, November 6, 2009
Aw, so glad you got your order in, Joanna! Enjoy!
Ieva
Monday, November 9, 2009
I would love to buy this, but where i live i can’t buy Benefit products. do you know where i could get this set? I also don’t have sephora. :(
Christine
Monday, November 9, 2009
Ulta has it, but I’m not sure if that helps :(
Ieva
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Unfortunately i have no Ulta where i live.:( Maybe you know some online store where could be this product?
Christine
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
This is exclusive to Ulta :(
Amalee
Thursday, November 12, 2009
This comes to Ulta stores on Sunday, just in case any one was wondering :P
ElleK7
Monday, December 14, 2009
Are these sold out now? I don’t see them on Ulta’s website. That was quick!
Christine
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
They might be :(