Benefit Cosmetics Hello Happy Velvet Powder Foundation

If your preference for foundation is a matte powder, this new offering from Benefit Foundations is ideal for a lineup of reasons - and great for travellers.

• What Is It: A dual-coverage powder foundation.

• Why buy: It is lightweight and breathable with a natural matte finish.

• The Details: Benefit Cosmetics Hello Happy Velvet Powder Foundation costs rrp $52, available from Myer Benefit counters and www.benefitcosmetics.com.
  

Road Test

Foundations today are not only a very complex thing, but highly personal; what works for one might not work for another. And there are a number of issues which contribute to what foundation you choose, including your skin type and what coverage you need. Benefit Cosmetics has recently launched a couple of new foundation products, one of which is Hello Happy Velvet Powder Foundation, a dual-coverage powder designed to give you medium to full coverage, and last 12 hours. These two factors alone make it a great foundation for travellers, but there are other benefits, especially if you have oily skin. One is that the formula contains shea-butter extracts, which are known to create a luxuriously smooth feel. Hello Happy Velvet Powder Foundation feels lightweight on the skin and looks natural. I tested a number 3 - there are 12 shades to choose from - and there are a couple of ways to use it. One is to brush it on for light-to-medium coverage, of if you’re setting liquid foundation, while the other involves using the sponge supplied if you prefer a medium-to-full coverage that will last all day. Hello Happy Velvet Powder Foundation is definitely one to consider for its lightweight feel, matte finish, and the ability to be long wearing. It’s also a multitasking foundation which is especially great for travellers on the go who have a focus on foundation but don’t wish to carry a lot of products with them.

Beauty In Travel Loves

• The powder feels looks natural and feels nice on the skin.
• It is lightweight, long wearing and breathable.
• There are 12 shades to choose from.
• It comes with two custom applicators.

Insider Tips

• For easy touch-ups, pat the powder onto your skin gently with sponge. You can also use this powder to set a liquid foundation.