Over the past year it really does feel like Benefit have pulled themselves into the forefront of my mind – most recently by taking over the space below my office – all very hush hush, giving nothing but the hashtag #Benetease to the public. What cha’ got hiding in there huh? But before that we had the drop of the Big Easy BB Cream. When the Big Easy landed on my desk I was a little uneasy about trying it out, given the countless reviews on finish so matte (even the tube states liquid to power) that dry skinned girls should run a mile at the site of. Despite this I persevered and can safely say that reports were slightly off on this one…
Luckily for me the finish isn’t fully matte, more of a luminous/semi matte finish, possibly due to a lighter formula. It’s a BB cream more than a foundation, but still packs just enough coverage for my everyday liking. Think the Dr Jart BB Cream but with less of the dewy glow. The first time I tried it out I was afraid that it actually had a greasy look to it, but after a few minutes it settles into a lighter coverage version of my most recent base love – the Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage 12-Hour Foundation – which more than explains why I’ve taken a liking to it. It doesn’t sit beautifully over my dryer patches, but it’s not the worst liquid formula I’ve tried – moisturise well ladies.
The TLDR of it? A semi matte finish with a slight luminosity (thumbs up), it won’t work the best with flakey patches of skin (thumbs down), overall a good day time base option which exceeded expectations (thumbs up).
Where’s the thumbs up emoji when you need one?
It looks amazing on you but I have dry patches and I don't think this is the right one for me.
xx Mira
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this sounds right up my street π how long did it last on you? xxNicolaAnnexx
You look beautiful. Your comment about dry patches has me a bit worried, as my skin has been quite dry as of late, however it's getting back to its normal self, so I might just have to give this a go (thumbs up!) H xx
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It looks amazing on you π I have been looking at this foundation for a little while not knowing if I should buy it or not – but now I will π
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It looks lovely x
SophiesMakeupBlog
Looks beautiful! xo
I can never find a BB cream to match my skin colour π π It does look good though, I think I'd prefer a semi matte too
Liz, 1415 | Style by 1415 x
I wonder if they do a shade light enough for my skintone.
WOMANOUK (beauty and portrait drawings)
heard such good things about this – definitely need to try!
This looks lovely on you π
Eleri Roberts x
We're real curious about this one – can't wait to try it out!
x Lisa from the BTQ
Me encanta el acabado, es muy natural.
Kyllie | Make Up Fragrances
This looks amazing, definitely going to give this a try.
Jess x
www.jessicalaar.blogspot.co.uk
This looks really pretty on your skin, maybe a bit like the Jouer Matte Moisture Tint. Benefit moved below your office!?! I would have already snuck in by now….
xo Lillian from Parisian To Be
I've nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blog Awards.
TGCF x
thegirlcriedbeauty.blogspot.co.uk
This looks so pretty on your skin, and I'm more oily so it sounds perfect for me! x
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love
xx
daniella
simplybeautifulelegant.blogspot.com
Your skin looks amazing! I haven't actually used a Benefit product since my first big make up purchase of the Boing concealer back when I was like 14?.. three shades too dark and never learnt how to apply it properly. (sigh) Maybe I need to give them a try!
tomorrow's face
Well your skin certainly looks flawless!
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On the swatches I've seen from other bloggers, it looks far too yellow for me but it looks so nice on your skin! Maybe it doesn't translate so yellow after all
Bea x
Bea's Beauty Blog
Beautiful skin! Looks perfect
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I heard it'd be awful on dry skin, which I have, so I don't know… I know now it'd be really awful since surgery antibiotics are giving me loads of flakes, but when my skin gets back to "normal" dry.. I don't know.
RIKKI POYNTER
// RIKKI POYNTER, MAKEUP!
Hmm, doesn't sound as good as I was hoping!
Amelia Rose | Beauty Blogger
x
This looks great on you! I totally agree about the finish, as an oily-skinned gal I appreciate that it does have more of a matte finish but it doesn't look flat, as there is a teeny bit of luminosity there. It's a great base, and one that I've been reaching for endlessly!
xx
Stephanie | Love, August
Great post. It looks great on you.
L x
Http://workingmumy.blogspot.com
I have really oily skin so this sounds great, comparing it to the Tarte Amazonian clay can only mean good things hehe x
EmmiHearts
perfect
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Your face is absolutely flawless. The envy!
Emma x | Reverie Lane
I ended up buying this the other day purely by chance, went in for the oxygen wow foundation but thought I'd give this a go. I normally like a dewy finish but the flawless finish of this has me sold – I could be turning into a matte kinda girl π
Zandra // AZTEC DOLL Fashion & Beauty Blog
Your eyebrows really are fantastic! Also love that you TLDR these posts π
Tamsin xx | A Certain Adventure
Big Easy looks fab on you! I have combination skin so it'd be interesting to see how it works on my skin. I think next time I pop to town I'll have to check it out π Raspberrykiss xo
Looks amazing on you π
Ana xo anacelinelabod.com
Big Easy looks amazing on you. Benefit have really shown themselves recently with all their amazing products!
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xo
Looks great! Thanks for the review
marieaimelavie.blogspot.ca
Ooh this sounds good! Your make-up looks so beautiful and amaze eye-liner you've got going on too! X
I feel Benefit have really been going strong in the last 2 years too, with the porefessional, the Fine one one and now The Big easy.
Really want to try it, love matte finishes
Daniella x
http://daniella-r.blogspot.co.uk
I swatched some of this today at the counter and absolutely fell in love with it. It disappeared into my skin with no effort which is amazing as I always struggle to find the right shade for me! Will definitely be picking up a tube sometime soon π lovely post xx
Megan / pixiecrop.com
I do agree with everything you said about the product. I reviewed it on my blog a few weeks back, and though I did enjoy it it was just too light of a coverage BB Cream to shell out the $$ for. I think the drugstore has great alternatives if not better.
xox Logan
http://ourzeal.blogspot.com
I've been obsessed with Benefit lately and picked this (along with a few other pieces) the last time I was in and was instantly hooked. Perfect for daytime in the summer! x
Jen | jenniferbakes.blogspot.ie
Thanks for the review ! Looks like it will be amazing for summer π
http://livvyandallthingsbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/
Love a bit of Benefit!! Must give this a try x
I really like this as the day goes on but I'm having a hard time blending it in while I apply it: do you have any tips? Do you use your finger or a brush? Thanks! It looks amazing on you btw π
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