If you like peachy-coral-pink toned blushes, look no further than Benefit Coralista – the new blush from Benefit Cosmetics. Mine just arrived today all the way from the US of A and I couldn’t wait to tear right into it – ooh! Animal! 😛
Absolutely befitting the jungle cat look that Benefit has given to the Coralista box. I’m not quite sure why they went with a jungle theme. The name “Coralista” brings to my mind swaying palm trees on a deserted island beach and margarita in hand, definitely not a wild jungle cat.
So, here’s Benefit’s Coralista – a lovely peachy-coral-pink blush in a box that is really pigmented. If you found Dandelion and Georgia too sheer, be careful with Coralista. One swipe produced this swatch on the back of my hand.
Yes, its very pigmented so I’m going to have to be careful with this one. The packaging is the same as other Benefit box blushes – I’m not too crazy about the cardboard packaging nor the fact that the blush is embedded so deep. But I’ll live 😛
There is a sweetish scent accompanying the blush. I’ve read many reviews that liked it. I’m not too crazy about it. My office now smells of the sweet scent of Coralista – slightly peachy and sweet. I’m going to leave the box open for a while and see if the scent dissipates some.
There are also reviews that have compared Coralista with NARS Orgasm. I’ll update when I go home and swatch the two, and see what other blushes it comes close to.
I bought mine from Benefit Cosmetics online for US$28 and I’m not sure when we will have them at the Benefit counters in Malaysia (or if its out already – I haven’t been around). It should retail for RM129 here, similar to the other blushes in a box.
I can’t wait to try this one on. I love peachy-coral-pink blushes and they bring out the best in me!
Stay beautiful,
Paris B
plue says
January 21, 2009 at 4:23 pmah, but it’s so exp for the blusher 🙁 but it’s so pretty. in the wishlist right now.ahahahah! your swatch made me feel like buying!
ParisB says
January 22, 2009 at 11:21 amHi Plus, Its expensive when bought here but I think its alright actually. I’m wearing it today – gorgeousness!
Tine says
January 21, 2009 at 4:26 pmOooooh nice! I like! I heard it’s very similar to the Nars Super Orgasm or something? It does look pretty though. Tempting tempting :p
ParisB says
January 22, 2009 at 11:21 amHey Tine, Just a quick comparison – I find Coralista redder and more coral than Orgasm – I prefer Coralista 😛
jojoba says
January 21, 2009 at 4:27 pmdid you get this here or overseas? i have no time to travel anywhere farther than One U for the time being as you know CNY is just around the corner and i have to do a lot of baking before that. if you get this overseas, then i’d wait… but if you get it here, i’d rush to mid-valley!
ParisB says
January 22, 2009 at 11:22 amHiya Jojoba, Its not in Malaysia yet – not sure when.
jojoba says
January 21, 2009 at 5:56 pmgirl, apparently i didn’t read the last part of the post. stupid of me. so it’s not here yet. sigh
Amanda says
January 21, 2009 at 7:19 pmI love love love blushes 🙂 This one is very beautiful. I never knew Benefit ships overseas. It’s good for me because the local Sephora doesn’t carry this brand. I’ve been waiting to try their products.
ParisB says
January 22, 2009 at 11:22 amHi Amanda, Yay! I love blushes too! Benefit does ship overseas and if you order more than $115 you get free shipping 😉
Shay says
January 21, 2009 at 8:24 pmThis blush is very nice!
ParisB says
January 22, 2009 at 11:23 amHi Shay, Yes it is!
Jooj says
January 21, 2009 at 10:09 pmi am definitely waiting for those comparison swatches w NARS O =)
ParisB says
January 22, 2009 at 11:23 amHiya Jooj, I will swatch them soon. Just quickly, Orgasm is lighter than Coralista and more peachy. Coralista has more coral in it and IMO prettier!
S-Kay says
January 21, 2009 at 10:31 pmI feel damn ripped off buying in Msia. You girls should just order together =) I went to Seoul and bought it at close to the US price (definitely cheaper than here). Sigh. Love Posietint. Hehe. Too many blushes already or I’d probably get this too. Tsk..tsk…tsk
ParisB says
January 22, 2009 at 11:24 amHi S-Kay, Usually when I place a Benefit order its with a few friends to take advantage of the free ship 😉 And you can’t possibly be telling me about having too many blushes! LOL…
Syen says
January 22, 2009 at 12:20 amOh gosh, it looks SO PRETTY!!! I can’t wait to get my hands on mine! =D
ParisB says
January 22, 2009 at 11:25 amHey Syen, You’re going to LOVE it!
gio says
January 22, 2009 at 3:53 amIt looks gorgeous!
ParisB says
January 22, 2009 at 11:26 amHi Gio, Its even more gorgeous on the cheeks!
Tracy says
January 22, 2009 at 11:18 pmI think of buy Benefit online but no sure how long it will take to ship from US to M’sia.
ParisB says
January 23, 2009 at 9:56 amHi Tracy, It takes about 10-14 days and has never been trouble for me.
Monstro says
January 23, 2009 at 12:36 pmYikes, I think I need this!
Habis…
ParisB says
January 23, 2009 at 12:59 pmHey Monstro, I was thinking of you just as I wrote it! I knew you’d probably like it. Day 2 and I’m loving it even more!
pelukahati says
February 28, 2009 at 8:47 amcoralista has arrived at malaysia. retail price is RM 129