Review: Benefit's Lollitint

Benefit's newest addition to the tint family, Lollitint (purchased in my 2nd Benefit haul) couldn't arrive at a more perfect time. Pantone has announced Radiant Orchid as the colour of 2014! Yay, for being right on trend Benefit! Lollitint is  described as a candy-orchid tint for the lips and cheeks (sounds so dreamy!).

(can't resist that! Image off benefitcosmetics.com)

(love the cute packaging!)

Unscrewing the lid you get a nail polish applicator to transfer the product onto the cheeks and lips.
The product itself is of a milky nature similar to the consistency of Benefit's Posietint. After applying the thin layer to my cheeks, I blend everything in immediately with my fingers and the result is sheer (lilac/pink) yet buildable to an intense purple/fuschia shade.
The product blends in seamlessly on the cheeks in comparison to Benefit's Benetint. The tint is surprisingly very wearable and would look beautiful on all skin tones.
Application on the lips however, is a bit disappointing. I did not achieve a even stain and had to apply many layers, which is expected as I don't fare well with lip stains. Additionally, my lips looked dried out - not a pretty sight!
Despite the negative attributes, wear time was quite good depending on the base. Over a BB cream base, the stain lasts around 8 hours. Over bare cheeks, I presume the wear time would be greater.



(swatches in daylight: single layer and blended out)

(Hello! Lollitint on my cheeks and lips)

Overall I love this product more than Benetint! If you found Posietint to be too light for your liking you might enjoy Lollitint. Additionally, if you've enjoyed using Benefit's Hervana you might also like Lollitint. The aforementioned stain could easily be the liquid version of Hervana - a great pairing if you ask me!

Lollitint retails for $30 (12.5 mL/0.42 fl. oz.) on the Benefit website and is available in Australia sometime NEXT MONTH at the usual Benefit cosmetics stockists.

So, beauties will you be embracing the new year with Benefit's Lollitint? I mean, for the prettiest (flirtiest) flush that's right in season (BANG ON TREND), why not?

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7 comments :

  1. Oh my gosh how exciting! It looks like such a gorgeous shade! I've always loved the look of Benefit's lip and cheek tints. x

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    1. Certainly an exciting release! Love how it's so pretty and universally flattering! :)

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  2. It looks so pretty!! :) I can't wait to swatch it when it comes to Oz!

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  3. Lollitint looks gorgeous! I'll definitely be checking it out on the Benefit website now! x

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  4. Wow looks so pretty! It's much more purply than I imagined!

    x Tashi
    http://shiwashiful.blogspot.com.au/

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  5. Lollitint looks like such a great colour! I love how its more on the pigmented side- The posie tint was too sheer for my liking :P

    ♥ M&L
    Enter our Bloggiversary Giveaway!

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  6. Wow I haven't heard of the Lollitint before, but I'm loving the candy pink shade :) It looks so pretty on you, but a shame it didn't work on your lips :(

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Monday 6 January 2014

Review: Benefit's Lollitint

Benefit's newest addition to the tint family, Lollitint (purchased in my 2nd Benefit haul) couldn't arrive at a more perfect time. Pantone has announced Radiant Orchid as the colour of 2014! Yay, for being right on trend Benefit! Lollitint is  described as a candy-orchid tint for the lips and cheeks (sounds so dreamy!).

(can't resist that! Image off benefitcosmetics.com)

(love the cute packaging!)

Unscrewing the lid you get a nail polish applicator to transfer the product onto the cheeks and lips.
The product itself is of a milky nature similar to the consistency of Benefit's Posietint. After applying the thin layer to my cheeks, I blend everything in immediately with my fingers and the result is sheer (lilac/pink) yet buildable to an intense purple/fuschia shade.
The product blends in seamlessly on the cheeks in comparison to Benefit's Benetint. The tint is surprisingly very wearable and would look beautiful on all skin tones.
Application on the lips however, is a bit disappointing. I did not achieve a even stain and had to apply many layers, which is expected as I don't fare well with lip stains. Additionally, my lips looked dried out - not a pretty sight!
Despite the negative attributes, wear time was quite good depending on the base. Over a BB cream base, the stain lasts around 8 hours. Over bare cheeks, I presume the wear time would be greater.



(swatches in daylight: single layer and blended out)

(Hello! Lollitint on my cheeks and lips)

Overall I love this product more than Benetint! If you found Posietint to be too light for your liking you might enjoy Lollitint. Additionally, if you've enjoyed using Benefit's Hervana you might also like Lollitint. The aforementioned stain could easily be the liquid version of Hervana - a great pairing if you ask me!

Lollitint retails for $30 (12.5 mL/0.42 fl. oz.) on the Benefit website and is available in Australia sometime NEXT MONTH at the usual Benefit cosmetics stockists.

So, beauties will you be embracing the new year with Benefit's Lollitint? I mean, for the prettiest (flirtiest) flush that's right in season (BANG ON TREND), why not?

7 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh how exciting! It looks like such a gorgeous shade! I've always loved the look of Benefit's lip and cheek tints. x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Certainly an exciting release! Love how it's so pretty and universally flattering! :)

      Delete
  2. It looks so pretty!! :) I can't wait to swatch it when it comes to Oz!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Lollitint looks gorgeous! I'll definitely be checking it out on the Benefit website now! x

    ReplyDelete
  4. Wow looks so pretty! It's much more purply than I imagined!

    x Tashi
    http://shiwashiful.blogspot.com.au/

    ReplyDelete
  5. Lollitint looks like such a great colour! I love how its more on the pigmented side- The posie tint was too sheer for my liking :P

    ♥ M&L
    Enter our Bloggiversary Giveaway!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Wow I haven't heard of the Lollitint before, but I'm loving the candy pink shade :) It looks so pretty on you, but a shame it didn't work on your lips :(

    ReplyDelete