BeneFit Cosmetics • Cheekies [DISCONTINUED] • Blush

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*TOP REVIEWER* violet978 on 3/27/2003 6:34:00 PM more reviews by violet978

Age: 30-35   Skin: Oily, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

This product settled into my pores: peach pores are not a good look on anyone. The metal tube is not great, gets crinkly and the cream just kinda squirts out whenever it feels like it.
It came with an applicator which is ok for initial application, but i found i still had to use my fingers (mainly to get the stuff out of my pores).
The colour is really nice (i have gotta cruch on you, a peachy colour), the staying power is "ok" but since i am used to stains, i am a spoiled girl to being with. I do think this lasts much longer than your average powder blush.
VERDICT: too expensive, bad packaging, good colour and staying power, tricky to apply!!
Thankfully i got this free in a Benefit promo, i would have hated to spend 20 bucks US on it!

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biondetta on 3/17/2003 12:57:00 PM more reviews by biondetta

Age: 30-35   Skin: Dry   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I love these cream blushes. I have the pale pink (head over heels, I think) and the peach (Gotta Crush on You). I love the natural look they both give my fair skin and they last forever on my normal-to-dry skin. You only need the tiniest amount, so these tubes will last me forever. As a result, I think the price is justifiable. I don't use the sponge applicator, though, as it seems superfluous. I think using your fingers works just fine.

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*TOP REVIEWER* mriaow on 2/16/2003 4:18:00 AM more reviews by mriaow

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

These are really pretty- all four shades are pinky-peachy based, so I do wish they would bring out some other shades, or even some shimmery ones. They last for ages, and the color stays true when applied.

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*TOP REVIEWER* BEVERLYS on 2/17/2003 7:01:00 PM more reviews by BEVERLYS

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Euhh.. the tubes are horrible! Kind of clunky, and don't drop something heavy on it like I did ;) But quality wise, the texture of these are really quite nice - smooth and creamy to blend, so it doesn't matter if you're using them on top of a liquid foundation or a powder foundation. It dries quickly and has great staying power too. But what's up with the weird applicator? Doesn't work at all IMHO, use your fingers, they're much more easy to control and use.

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*TOP REVIEWER* missyM on 2/14/2003 7:54:00 PM more reviews by missyM

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I got this one in Yours for Keeps. I liked it a lot, I could have gone a little darker but I was scared to try Head over Heels. I really don't use cream blush but the cute packaging attracted me torwards it. Even though the tubes are small, a little goes a long way. I bought mine in summer 2001 and I still have not used a whole lot. I'm giving it a three because it's not my fave and I really do prefer powder.

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*TOP REVIEWER* sarahlittlecutie on 2/6/2003 1:53:00 PM more reviews by sarahlittlecutie

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Sensitive, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

I have this in head over heels, a medium pink. It has a lovely creamy consistency and is easy to apply with my fingers (don't know what the heck the applicator is supposed to do, it looks like an eyeshadow applicator lol!)

I find that it is good value for money and the packaging is cute, like a paint tube. The tubes do crease after a while though which makes them look ugly.

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GoldenDelicious on 2/6/2003 9:27:00 AM more reviews by GoldenDelicious

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I had this in all colours except for Gotta Crush On You, which I didn't buy because it would be too peachy/warm for me- a blond blue-eye, but it has turned out to be more natural looking than the others which are all varying shades of pink. Now my holy grail blusher, it gives a very pretty glow which looks like that achieved by Nars Orgasm. The packaging is cute (as you would expect from BeneFit of course!) and there is a lot of product for the money (I paid 16GPB). One tip for application is to use the blending brush you get with it, but apply a small blob of the blush on to the brush and pat it into the sponge, then apply with a stippling/dabbing motion along the cheekbone. Beautiful product!

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*TOP REVIEWER* x0x0rebeccax0x0 on 1/25/2003 5:29:00 PM more reviews by x0x0rebeccax0x0

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Green    

the packaging is adorable yet after a few times in the makeup bag the metal tube gets to look a little banged up. i have crazy in love and it looks bright and cute on my cheeks. dont bother using the included sponge to apply- fingers work way better on this one. i like how this lasts a long time because u dont have to use a lot.

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GoldenDelicious on 1/11/2003 5:05:00 PM more reviews by GoldenDelicious

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I was attracted to this by the packaging, and was impressed by the creamy consistency of the blush - I have it in Crazy in Love and Head Over Heels. Downside is the way that weird brown greasy stuff seems to ooze out sometimes and stay in the lid of the tube, tainting the colour you actually want. Would buy again though, as it's super-economical and gives a subtle, easily achieved flush.

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aureola on 11/6/2002 10:06:00 AM more reviews by aureola

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

I have this in 'Head Over Heels' - which looks hot pink in the tube. I bought it because I had been looking for a cream blush which I could blend without dragging the skin. When the shop assistant suggested this for my yellow toned oriental complexion, I was extremely sceptical, and told her that I wanted something which looked natural - and could be worn to the office without looking too 'girly'. I didn't want to look like someone from a Jane Austen period drama. She insisted I give it a chance, and sat me down for a quick 2 minute makeover. I loved the texture, and thought the scent very pleasant. Overall effect - surprisingly subtle, and very pretty. The price is steep - £16 in London - but you only need such a tiny amount, I decided it was worth it. Since then, no regrets. It blends easily, leaves me pleasantly flushed, and lasts forever. My only concern is that when coming out of the tube, the actual pink blush is preceded by a clear viscous sort of 'ooze'. I hope it doesn't separate, or leak.

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*TOP REVIEWER* jezseeca on 8/30/2002 7:17:00 PM more reviews by jezseeca

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Olive, Neutral   Hair: Red, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Green    

i love it. benfit did a great job on this. i was using Maybeline's express blush=== but i couldn't find a color that i like.

but with cheekies--- i found exactly what i wanted-- a coral flush color -- "gotta crush on you" -- it is sooo very natural looking! and very easy to apply with fingers. i even used a dab over on my eye lids, and it really brought out my green eyes. i'm sooo happy i found this!

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jakelley3 on 8/2/2002 1:37:00 AM more reviews by jakelley3

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

So, I never thought I would buy a $20 blush, but I did. I love this stuff! I have it in Gotta Crush On You, and I love it! it looks natural and has a great matte finish that regular cream blushers don't. also, the nice coral color really brings out my blue eyes if I wear it as a shadow.

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bettiedoll on 7/12/2002 4:04:00 AM more reviews by bettiedoll

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I had a really hard time applying this and the finish was really streaky on me.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Vivrant on 6/27/2002 8:09:00 PM more reviews by Vivrant

Age: Unknown   Skin: Other, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

this product is absolutely fantastic, the colors are versatile, my fave is "gotta a crush on you" it's very creamy, light coral peach color, gorgeous product, very natural looking, goes on very smooth w/ your fingertips very sheer and natural looking, wear this on your good skin days and you will look radiant, fyi it is a very easy product to use since its not pigmented too too much so it goes on very very sheer

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*TOP REVIEWER* egilsdottir on 5/31/2002 12:08:00 PM more reviews by egilsdottir

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

blends easily for a natural, glowy finish. i am normally not a big fan of cream blush, but i really liked these. i have "yours for keeps", which is a light pink color, and "head over heels", which is a darker pink. my only complaint is that the sponge these came with is ridiculously small and makes the blush more difficult to apply. i use my fingers for a more even application.

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*TOP REVIEWER* DaisyJane on 4/11/2002 1:37:00 PM more reviews by DaisyJane

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

I was flipping through the pages of one of my beauty magazines and saw a picture of a beautiful girl with a fabulous glow. Turns out, she was wearing Cheekies in the color "Gotta Crush on You" - Which is a peachy coral color. I would have NEVER chose coral out of the other 2 colors but I loved the glow it gave the model, so I went for it. It smells great and gives me a glow BUT it lasts like 30 minutes and then I am left pale. The glow probably came from the fact that I was rubbing it into my cheek so hard. The applicator it comes with is rediculous and I just used my finger. If you buy this product, just don't expect it to last all day! Another thing... it used to be $16 and they moved the price up to $20 which is TOTALLY NOT WORTH IT!

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*TOP REVIEWER* hirondelle on 3/18/2002 8:29:00 PM more reviews by hirondelle

Age: 30-35   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

Lovely, subtle colors that blend perfectly. Gotta Crush on You and Yours for Keeps are both nice on fair skin. Tube is less of a pain than I thought it would be, but what's the sponge about? as a blush blender it mystifies me - too small & not very absorbent. Looks cute though and I suppose I'll dream up some use for it.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Bondgirl on 3/13/2002 12:46:00 PM more reviews by Bondgirl

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

I LOVE this product. Bought it in 'Yours for Keeps'. I thought at first the colours semmed a little bright and fake, but once you apply it on- it looks fantastic! The colour gives me this naturally flushed look and goes perfect with my naturally paler or mostly tanned skin! Gives you this fresh, kinda dewy look! I personally don't like powder blushes and generally powder stuff as I prefere the younger, dewy, glowing look! Very sexy colour...especially on nice tanned skin with luminous fondation...or just as nice and young and fresh on pale porcelain skin....This shade is perfect for all and suits every skin colour! Thats the only shade I really like from Cheeckies. I dont think I would buy this again as the tube is huge and will last me ages!

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*TOP REVIEWER* amyaub on 3/7/2002 4:52:00 PM more reviews by amyaub

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

Very creamy and blendable. Sheer too. Gives a lovely glow.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Elixir on 3/5/2002 8:12:00 PM more reviews by Elixir

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I have this in "Yours for Keeps" it's a soft pink color, very pretty. I find BeneFit's cheekies very creamy and blendable, looks natural on. The tube packaging is just so cute, and i think i like it better then a pot. Will definetely buy other ones!

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