'Like a holiday in a compact!': I tried Benefit's NEW Hoola cream bronzer - the buttery-soft balm giving beauty fans a flawless, sun-kissed glow

Daily Mail​

2 days ago

Looking for that effortless, sun-kissed glow without stepping foot in the sun? Benefit has just released a brand-new iteration of their best-selling Hoola Bronzer – except this one is a buttery-smooth balm.
Silky, blendable, and already becoming an essential for beauty buffs worldwide, the Benefit Hoola Wave Cream Bronzer is giving users a 'gorgeous sun-kissed glow' in just a matter of swipes – so I put it to the test.
Benefit Hoola Wave Cream Bronzer
With its featherlight cream-to-powder texture and signature Hoola finish, this cream bronzer glides on like a dream to help you sculpt, warm and define your complexion in seconds – no muddy streaks or patchiness in sight.
Better still, like the powder bronzer, Hoola Wave comes in five flattering, natural-looking shades that'll compliment your powder perfectly – while still looking stunning worn alone.
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When you think of the best bronzers, it's hard not to think of Benefit's iconic Hoola Bronzer – a firm fan favourite thanks to its buildable, matte formula and summer skin finish.
But fans looking for a lightweight cream bronzing product for the summer months with the same warm hues they know and love from the Hoola powder will love the Hoola Wave Cream Bronzer from Benefit.
With its featherlight cream-to-powder texture and signature Hoola finish, this cream bronzer glides on like a dream to help you sculpt, warm and define your complexion in seconds – no muddy streaks or patchiness in sight.
Better still, like the powder version, Hoola Wave comes in five flattering, natural-looking shades that'll compliment your powder perfectly – while still looking stunning worn alone.
Weightless and buttery-soft, the indulgent bronzer is packed with good-for-skin ingredients which don't just look amazing on the skin, but helps to make skin healthier and happier, too.
These include jojoba seed oil, shea butter and avocado oil, which are all rich in omega fatty acids to help skin feel nourished and conditioned, while bamboo cellulose fibre helps skin feel soft and smooth all day long.
Better still, this kind-to-skin formula is waterproof, sweatproof, smudge-proof and transfer-resistant, giving 12 hours of wear that'll last through hot, humid holiday days and ad-hoc British rain showers.
As someone very new to cream bronzers, I was nervous to try this Benefit bronzer. What if I was left with muddy patches all over my face? Streaky brown all over my cheeks that I couldn't blend away? Needless to say, my worries were in vain.
This unique formula applies like a dream. Using the Benefit Hoola WaveMaker Cream Bronzer Brush, I simply swirled it into the pan and applied it to my cheeks, nose and forehead.
The brush makes blending the product out effortless, applying just the perfect, manageable amount, and I was so surprised at how easily the bronzer melted into my skin.
And no, I wasn't left with any patchiness or muddiness – especially when I applied my cream blush and further powder products.
Instead, it blended into a soft-matte, second-skin finish that made it look as if I'd just spent a few weeks away in sunnier climes. What more could you need from a cream bronzer?
And did I mention how smooth it left my cheeks looking? Truly an airbrushed, sun-kissed look in a pan, and I can't wait to try it on my no-makeup days worn alone for a bit of natural warmth.
And I'm not the only one who loves the new bronzer, with hundreds of shoppers already calling it 'my new go-to' and 'buttery, effortless to apply and buildable for a flawless finish'.
'I recently took this away on a trip to Bali and used every night!' raved one five-star reviewer.
'The formula is super smooth and blends in effortlessly—no streaks or patchiness, which is great for hot, humid days. It gives just the right amount of warmth without being too intense.'
Another added: 'I've always used cream bronzers so was very excited to try this! The formula is so blendable and buildable with a small amount going a long way!
The kind-to-skin formula is waterproof, sweatproof, smudge-proof and transfer-resistant, giving 12 hours of wear that'll last through humid holiday days and ad-hoc British rain showers
'I chose shade medium which gives me a gorgeous sun kissed glow on my olive complexion, would definitely recommend!'
'I tried this a few ways, I tried it on my bare skin with no base, I applied underneath powder bronzer, and I even tried this on top of powder bronzer, and it all worked a treat. This blends effortlessly and is very easy to control the amount of product needed.' Wrote a third.
My verdict? The Hoola Wave Cream Bronzer is a must-have for summer, and I can't wait for my sunless-glow all season long.