Saw this blush at the Debenhams SS12 press day last week and it's not officially on sale till January, so imagine my utter shock when I opened a mystery parcel last night sent from San Francisco and this fell out of it! Anyway, Hervana (her + Nirvana = cute!) is, according to Benefit an 'orchid-blossom blush for a heavenly flush of enlightenment'. I must say I totally agree, it's so natural and innocent. I feel really angelic wearing it!
The product has four shades- lucky shell (lightest), divine peach, heavenly rose and berry delight (darkest). You can't get to the shades separately which would defeat the object anyway, as there is something so satisfying about swirling a fluffy brush picking up all the shades in one go! Can you tell I'm kind of in love with an inanimate object?
Another thing for those of you who are eagle-eyed, the boxes of the newer powders no longer have fully removable lids. I don't have Bella Bamba so haven't experienced this kind of packaging before. They have also revamped the box for Hoola though so maybe they are slowly doing it with all of them? Even better though, is the new little brush inside which is angled unlike the old ones, meaning I'll more than likely actually use it this time! Here are a couple of pictures of the new packaging vs. the older style if you don't have a clue what I'm talking about:
As you can see my older box has seen better days, and this is one of my newer ones! Thought I would show you Sugarbomb though, seeing as it's another powder with four different colours. I don't think they are very similar though. Hervana is pretty matte with little bits of shimmer, whereas the latter is more shimmery, darker and less pink.
So what do you think? Will you be achieving hervana, or do you have a favourite Benefit powder that you swear by? I have most of them but I love them all so would love to complete my collection if it's worth it!
i absolutely love hoola. ive got dallas and dandelion coming at christmas!
ReplyDeleteoooh this looks gorgeous! xxx
ReplyDeleteI've used perfect10 as I love the highlighter on the cheek bones. But sometimes find the two tones a little bland? And with winter I want more colour! I've gotta try this when it comes out. It looks amazing on you the colours blend so well together!XO
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Ah yay I ove the improved packaging, far better! Hope it doesn't mean a price increase..I feel they're already quite overpriced.
ReplyDeletelovely looking product though you lucky girl!
Those colours look so good, benefit always does a good job when it comes to packaging as well!
ReplyDeleteit looks so beautiful and it really suits you! xx
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for this to be released! Such gorgeous colours and I love the new style packaging. I'm a big fan of Sugarbomb but mines smashed :(
ReplyDeleteI like the look of this, I am a dandelion and hoola obsessive! The new lids look good as well as I always find the old boxes a bit fiddly on a night out! xx
ReplyDeleteThrrrob is definitely and will always be my favourite! Let's hope they revamp the box though! xx
ReplyDeletegorgeous colours- i love benefit x
ReplyDeleteI've been intrigued by Dandelion but worried it would be too pale - this one looks like a perfect substitution for me - lucky you to have that fall out of the post - nicer than the usual bank statements and junk mail!
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Oh my gosh that looks gorgeous. X
ReplyDeleteOhh this looks lovely really want to try it xxx
ReplyDeleteOoh I like this one, the different colours in it are enough to tempt me. I have dandelion but I find it difficult to show up very well. I don't know about the brushes that come with it though, the rectangle shape puts me off using them a bit!
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That looks gorgeous! I absolutely love benefit, just did a review of Girl Meets Pearl and Erase Paste on my blog:)
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This looks gorgeous! I've had Georgia and Dandelion and absolutely swear by them so I'm going to have to give this one a go - it looks like it's somewhere between the two in terms of being a peachy-pink (if you follow? :P) Can't wait until it comes into shops. You lucky thing!
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Loving this! Looks a really natural subtle colour and glow!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely tempted to get this
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This looks really nice, lucky you getting it before the release date! I've only got one Benefit blush (shock horror) and it's Bella Bamba, absolutely love it. Always wanted to try Sugarbomb too though xx
ReplyDeleteI have Coralista, and my mum has Dallas which I always pinch haha, but I'd love one like this with a few colours in one. The new packaging looks good too. I may have to treat myself to this at some point, cheers for the review!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, the packaging is so pretty, and that's half the fun for me. The colours are so ideal and it looks so pretty and natural on, will definitely be purchasing in January!
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This looks absolutely beautiful on your skin :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks beautiful, I will definately be giving it a go and it looks amazing on your cheeks. Very jealous!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, this looks incredible, you lucky girl! I'm such a big fan of Benefit blushes! I wear Sugarbomb every day, but I'm looking forward to trying this one!
ReplyDeleteThat looks amazing, definitely going to try and get hold of it when it's out in the UK!
ReplyDeleteThe new packaging is much better too - it's nice to have a little mirror there too xx
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Ive used Sugarbomb before and always usually stick to shimmery blushes but this one looks interesting!
ReplyDeleteI'm wanting to a matte one and it looks gorge on you! You lucky thing :) xxx
This looks beautiful on your skin! I'm not usually a fan of Benefit, but this could persuade me x
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty on you, love the packaging aswell ! Might have to purchase it when it comes out in January x
ReplyDeleteLooks gorgeous on you- also love the packaging! :) x
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Benefit's blushers. I tend to mix Coralista and Hoola - gives a more matt, slightly tanned blush, which I love.
ReplyDeleteLucky girl, I LOVE benefit. There blushers, are so beautiful. xx :o)
ReplyDeleteHervana looks gorgeous! x
ReplyDeleteawh this looks so pretty! I love your hair btw <3
ReplyDeleteIts gorgeous :). Benefit blushers are lovely but on my small budget, I can't afford the price :(
ReplyDeletereally want this!
ReplyDeleteI was just wondering what eyeshadow you are using? The colour looks really natural and compliments the look so well. I'm trying to find one similar :)
ReplyDeleteHello! i work for benefit and we havent even been allowed to have a look at it let alone take one home for a play! i'm so jealous!
ReplyDeletethe new packaging is happening for all the boxes slowly, just selling all the old boxes first (which actually have more of the product in them)
looks realyl nice on you, looking forward to when i get to have a go with it! :D