There’s Benefit to being Sugarbomb-ed

by ParisB on January 19, 2010 · 31 comments

in Blush,Highlighter,Product Reviews

Benefit Cosmetics has me at their powder blushes or what they call their Box-o-powders. I have Dandelion, Georgia and Coralista and am very happy with them. So when I saw Sugarbomb being launched, my spidey senses were tingling. I had to have it!

And thanks to a little spree (ahem!) before the new year, I am now Sugarbomb-ed!

Isn’t she pretty? Purchased at US$28 (RM99) online and should retail at RM130 at Benefit Cosmetics counters just like the other powders. Not sure if its here yet though so give a shout out if you have seen it :) I’ve got some quick swatches below.

Benefit Sugarbomb swatches

Top: Swatches taken of each quarter starting from top and working clockwise - Rose, Shimmering Pink, Soft Plum, Peach Bottom: Blended together (not obvious)

Once I get round to using it properly, I’ll do up a proper review. From preliminary observation, the colours not super shimmery but it isn’t all that sheer as Karen has opined – its quite pigmented going on the skin if you have lighter skintone.

Sugarbomb actually gave me a lovely flush and glow that looked amazing in photos. Despite its pigment, its sheer enough that it makes a nice beginner blush if you are afraid of blush. Its not like Hot Mama which can make you look too flushed even when you’re being careful.

Incidentally, a few of us got Sugarbomb and we all have different skin colouring! So time permitting, we will show you how Sugarbomb can look on different skin tones – it promises to be loads of fun both for us and potentially helpful for you :D

Paris B

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geekchic January 19, 2010 at 1:07 pm

I love it and I can’t wait to get my grubby hands on it!

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ParisB January 19, 2010 at 4:19 pm

Not so grubby I hope – you don’t want to sully it! ;)

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plue January 19, 2010 at 1:09 pm

it ain’t here last week i check.i do want a sugar bomb too! Looks pretty as the clinique one :)

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ParisB January 19, 2010 at 4:20 pm

Its gorgeous – I anticipate that its lighter than Clinique’s berries actually.

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Connie January 19, 2010 at 1:11 pm

no fairrrrrr!!!!!! you didn’t wait for me!!! NO FAIR!!!!! *HMPH!!* dowan fren euu

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ParisB January 19, 2010 at 4:20 pm

*pouts* But so long to wait for youuuuu… :P Waiting for the colour chart swatch though ;)

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Jenn January 19, 2010 at 2:13 pm

You’re not helping at all Paris!! Me really wants this!!! T_T

Looking forward to a FOTD with this one! ;)

It’s not here in Penang yet!! :(

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ParisB January 19, 2010 at 4:21 pm

Its just released late last year in the USA and online so I”m thinking it’ll be here by next month or so. It’ll be so pretty on you! Yes I”m not helping :P

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rinnah January 19, 2010 at 2:36 pm

I feel another “leeming” coming on… :P between you and Syen, I’m hankering for so many blushes now… argh! :)

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ParisB January 19, 2010 at 4:22 pm

Haha… we are like the Borg – resistence is futile!

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Hanny January 19, 2010 at 3:01 pm

Oh Oh… Don’t tempt me!! I’m on a college gal budget!!

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ParisB January 19, 2010 at 4:23 pm

Aww… saving tip coming up! ;)

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lemon January 19, 2010 at 3:11 pm

Hi!

Gosh! How many blushes have you got? Pls don’t temp me!!!

lemon ;-D

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ParisB January 19, 2010 at 4:23 pm

The answer is “A LOT!” haha… ;)

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anya January 19, 2010 at 6:45 pm

Enjoy! I LOVE all of them (Sugarbomb, Coralista, Hot Mama) too! ;)

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ParisB January 20, 2010 at 10:49 am

Yay! So do I! :D

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Monstro January 19, 2010 at 8:10 pm

I don’t need another blush, no matter how friggin gorgeous it is!

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ParisB January 20, 2010 at 10:49 am

Sigh I’m not that strong willed :P

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jennie January 19, 2010 at 8:47 pm

hi Paris, is it save to buy online? i mean the shipping process…i used to buy clothes from an online store, cost me about usd100+ but i ended up did not get the clothes T___T was so heartbroken back then. i can’t trust pos malaysia anymore ><

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ParisB January 20, 2010 at 10:50 am

I’ve always bought my Benefit Cosmetics from the site as have my friends. So far so good! :) Then again I’ve been lucky – rarely had any problems with the post.

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lyn January 19, 2010 at 9:14 pm

I . NEED . SUGARBOMB .
Reading your blog is dangerous to one’s health and wallet! Thanks to your heads up, I now know that Benefit delivers worldwide and I’m not sure whether it’s a good thing or not (for me, that is). By the way, you have been such an inspiration to me that I decided to start my own beauty blog too :-)

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ParisB January 20, 2010 at 10:51 am

Yes Benefit Cosmetics is one of the few sites that ship worldwide and have free international shipping if you buy over a certain amount! :D Good to share with friends to make an order. Good luck with your blog!

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Jyoan January 19, 2010 at 10:24 pm

I was looking for it in Singapore a week ago. Like it the moment I saw it. Love the way it includes the plum colour! Apparently, it isn’t on our shelves yet. Seems that the online price is cheaper though (plus shipping might be still the same).

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ParisB January 20, 2010 at 10:52 am

We got free shipping so its a lot cheaper than buying it here hehe… perhaps you can get a few friends together and get free ship too?

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scarlettholly January 20, 2010 at 8:19 am

I got this yesterday – it is awesome!! super pretty, light, easy to wear. I am a very very happy girl :)

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ParisB January 20, 2010 at 10:53 am

Yay! Glad you are liking it too! Its a very pretty blush

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Syen January 21, 2010 at 12:30 pm

Eeeee!!!! No fair! You didn’t wait for us! LOL. *joins Connie’s chorus*

Nice one babe. Can’t wait to collect mine!

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Tine January 21, 2010 at 3:53 pm

Another item to check out! :P

PS: You’re so NOT helping :P

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