Beauty Review: Benefit Lollitint

One of my first beauty crushes was Benefit. I first discovered the brand when visiting New York and I fell in love with the Benetint and High Beam combination. Using both products together gave my skin a flushed glow that only the first stages of a new relationship can usually give. I’ve not used either for a few years now. Unfortunately my skin type changed and dry patches on my cheeks meant Benetint was more difficult to blend and too much hassle when other products were cheaper and more suitable to my skin. In fact, I hadn’t bought any of Benefit’s products for a long time and I’m not really sure why. I love the packaging, I love the durability and I love the longevity of the range. I thought it was the perfect time to return when Lollitint was launched and immediately added it to my birthday wish list.

As with all Benefit products the packaging is kitsch and bright. Lollitint comes in a bright pink box and the bottle is metallic with the same design etched on the side.

I do think the box is a little excessive as the bottle is perfectly sturdy enough. It seems a bit of a waste of packaging that, ultimately, will end up in the bin after a few uses. The bottle is pretty but I much prefer the design of Benetint’s clear bottle so you can see how much product you have left.

The tint itself is described as ‘candy orchid’ which is the perfect way to describe the colour in my opinion. It is pink but with a slight purple hue which takes away the harshness that a bright pink blush can give. This product is not a tint in the way Benetint is; this is a creamy consistency which gives you a few more seconds blending time before the product stains your skin. The instructions advise to apply three strokes to the cheeks before blending quickly. I find three dots an easier amount to manage and you can always build the colour if you find this isn’t enough colour for you.

The swatch on the left has been blended whilst the swatch on the right hasn’t. Overall I love this product. I love the slight pink flush it gives my lips over the harsher stain I get from Benetint. I love the slight pink wash it gives my cheeks and the fact that, every time I wear it, someone asks if I have a new man in my life. I love that it looks just as fresh when first applied as it does at the end of the day.
It really does gives you that flush we all miss from a good night’s sleep or a particularly stressful day. Lollitint seems to mask dullness in my skin and I’ll be buying a second bottle so, when it does run out, I’ll still have that happy flirty glow.

Benefit Lollitint is £24.50 and worth every penny. Have you tried it yet?

Please excuse the poor photos… the lighting in my flat since I bought this product has been appalling!

This item was paid for.