Hello loves! Hope you are having a marvelous weekend,
I know I do! :)) Today I have something very special to share with you and this
is a product that I wanted the second I saw! Yes, I am talking about the new Benefit Fine One One sheer
brightening color for cheeks & lips.
Benefit Fine One One |
I was at the mall a couple of days ago and I decided
to pay a quick visit to Sephora cuz I wanted to check if they have anything new
in-stock. I was just about to leave when the assistance lady came to me, we
started chatting and I asked her when Benefit Cosmetics is about to officially
release in my country’s Sephora. She said March (which I’m super pumped about!)
and told me that they now only have the “Fine
One One” in the store but it’s “hidden”
in the drawers, for some reason. Super bizarre,
if you ask me, but the important thing is that I DID get it!! I am happy that I
found it and had the chance to try it! If you remember my 2013 Beauty Wish List then you know that I was dying to get this
product a.s.a.p.! :)
Benefit Fine One One |
Enough rambling for now, let’s talk about the actual
product now! :)) So the “Fine
One One” is a three colored cheek and lip brightener. Basically, what it’s
supposed to do is to contour, shape and illuminate your cheeks. It also should give
a nice pop of color to the lips.
The product has tree colors in the stick – pink champagne (the highlighter), sheer watermelon (the color that
actually gives the blush effect) and soft
coral (I think it serves kind of as a bronzer and helps contouring). What
you do is – you get the stick, place it on top of the apple on your cheek and
glide the stick towards your temple. You will end up having three distinct
lines of color. Then, using your ring finger, start to gently blend the three colors
with circular motions. And VOILA! You now have lovely coral-pink blush and also
nicely contoured face! At this point you can also add a little bit more of the
highlighter on the cheekbones for some extra glow (or, obviously you can put
another highlighter on top)! :)) Since I am very pale I absolutely adore the
color and shape this product gives to my cheeks. I am not sure, however, how it
will look on darker skin tones. I think it may not show up much because it’s
relatively light shade.
Benefit Fine One One Swatch |
The application is average, to be honest. I feel like
the product is not creamy enough and as a result you need to pressure it down when
applying. This is not a major issue for me, though. On a brighter note, I’d say
that the product definitely doesn’t rub
out neither the concealer, nor the foundation that you may have underneath. This
is a big plus for me, because cream blushes tend to do that!
Benefit Fine One One Application Guide |
As for lips, I wouldn’t advise you to use it there!
Firstly, it is super difficult to apply because as I already said the
consistency of the stick is not creamy enough. Secondly, once you managed to
actually get some even color, the lips get SO
dry and trust me - the feeling is nasty! Because I have naturally quite dry
lips when I applied this my lips actually started peeling!! :( I even tried to
use a lip balm underneath but it didn’t make any difference, tbh! I’ll
definitely keep this away from my lips and from now on I’ll use it strictly on
my cheeks!
The packaging is lovely (even though it kind of reminds
me of a baby deodorant lol!). It’s really pretty rose gold color which I’m all
about these days! It’s really compact and the product can be easily carried in
your makeup bag in case you need to touch up throughout the day! :))
In a nutshell, I would have to say that I like the
product but I don’t love it as much as I thought I would! The “Fine One One” is a great product that
gives a beautiful pop of color and shape to the cheeks. But the way my lips reacted to it was absolutely ridiculous,
especially for the prize of 30$!!
Hope you enjoyed this review and found it helpful!
Have an amazing week and I’ll see you again very soon! <33
XO,
Andrea
That's bad how it reacted to your lips! Love the honest review x
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Andrea
This looks really pretty, and I love the packaging :)
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely, isn't it?! :))
DeleteXO,
Andrea
I've seen this one recently and I really liked it but didn't buy it. I regret it now haha!
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Thank you lovely! :)) I recommend you getting it if you like the color! Just be careful when you put it in you lips! If they start to dry better rub it out before they start to peel! :))
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Andrea
I just picked this one up yesterday. What a coincidence! I haven't tried it on my lips but after reading your review, I wouldn't dare to. I find it a bit tricky to try to position it right so the highlight color would show up on the right spot on my cheekbones.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely agree! It can be a bit tricky because of the natural curve of the cheeks! That's why I like to put extra highlighter on top! :))
DeleteXO,
Andrea
So pretty! I may at least have to swatch it at Sephora soon...
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Oh, do it! I love the color and how funny the swatch looks before it's blended! :))
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omg, looks amazing. :o
ReplyDeleteDefinitely! :))
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great review! The colour payoff looks lovely :)
ReplyDeleteThanks darling! And it is! :))
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Andrea
I really wanted this product, but it's a bit pricey for me. If it was creamier I might have to splurge!
ReplyDeleteIt's quite pricey, I agree! It would have been justified if it was creamier and more hydrating on the lips. I still quite like it though! It really gives beautiful glow to the cheeks! :))
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Andrea
This one is on my wishlist for sure :) I was eyeing it yesterday
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Gorgeous shade indeed! :))
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this looks lovely! i really need to swatch it at a benefit counter :)
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such an innovative product :)
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That's what I thought when I first saw it! :))
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thanks for ur lovely comment on my blog..
ReplyDeletetht product packaging is really elegant n cute. definitely looove it... <3
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You are very welcome dear! :))
DeleteI adore the packaging, it's lovely! <3
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Andrea
This looks pretty interesting, I love the idea of it, but I don't know if I can justify the price! xxx
ReplyDeleteIt is, definitely! I love the idea behind it! You're right, though - it is pricy and tbh I'm not sure if this can be justified! :(
DeleteXO,
Andrea
Thanks for your honest review! I do agree that its so hard to find a cream blush that doesn't rub out all that concelear and powder underneath! I've been pretty happy with Physician's Formula so far-I'm sure there's better out there, but for the price I am very happy!
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You're welcome hun! I am trying to always be as honest and precise in my reviews as possible; I don't want to mislead anyone! :)) I've never tried anything from Physician's Formula cuz unfortunately they don't sell in my country! :(
DeleteXO,
Andrea
have heard lots of things about this! thanks for the fantastic review. I really like the concept and happy that it won't wipe off my foundation and concealer. really interested in trying for myself! xx. gigi. food and beauty blogger @ www.gigikkitchen.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThank you sweetie! <3 I love the concept, too! So innovative and creative! Definitely try it and let me know what you think! :))
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I love the packaging,maybe because its bronze. I love that you gave an honest review. I will try this product. Thanks!
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I love it too! As I said I am all about rose gold at the moment! :)) And you are welcome!
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This looks nice!!
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DeleteHmm it's too bad that it's not creamy enough, that is kind of a downfall... I probably will pass on this product as it only seems so-so!
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It most certainly is a downfall! If it was creamier it would of been much much nicer product! I still quite like it because of the gorgeous shade which compliments my skin tone so well, but I wouldn't say that it is a must-have product!
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Thanks dear! And I will! :))
DeleteXO,
Andrea
this looks fab! colours look perfect for spring and summer! xx
ReplyDeleteI love the shade so much! I'd definitely get a lot use out of it during the warmer months! :))
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I'm so glad I found this review of yours on this product! I'm thinking to buy it, thanks a lot! :)
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Ohh, I'm so glad you you found the review helpful dear! :) Let me know how you like it if you end up buying it! <3
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Aww thank you lovely! I'm so happy you like my review! Please let me know how you like it when you try it!! <33
DeleteXO,
Andrea
Fine One One looks great on your skin.
ReplyDeleteHello dolly.
ReplyDeleteBeing a Benebabe myself, I was so excited for this product to come out and to be honest although I do like it, I'm not beaming and raving about it. I think Benefit has done so many amazing products and this just doesn't live up to the brand in my opinion. The packaging I think is beyond tacky, like you say, not so cosmetic. However, I do love the colour of the watermelon middle shade.
I don't want to sound like I'm moaning on your review haha, I was just so disappointed in this product and wanted to see how other people had responded to it!
Lots of love, Jayde Paris
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