June 13, 2012
Benefit Thrrrob Boxed Powder - Review
"A 'turned 'on face powder" -Benefit
This racy boxed powder by Benefit Cosmetics is called 'Thrrrob'. The color can be described as a light pink with a little bit of a purple tint. There are also some sparse silver sparkles that are almost invisible when the powder is blended in. As you can see from the swatches below, the color comes off as very subtle and rosy that is suppose to recreate the "flirty flush you get when your heart races".
Formula
This powder is very smooth and soft, and even feels a bit 'fluffy' (if that's the right word). When blended out, it appeared rather sheer and lost some of it's pigmentation. The small amount of glitter gave just a hint of a glow, while the rest of the matte pink shade warmed up the skin.
I found using an angled blush brush to be too light of an application for my taste, and didn't get great color payoff until I tried using two fingers to apply it which resulted in a heavier swatch.
Other
The packaging says this product can be used across the cheekbones, forehead and chin areas. I don't think it is a very strong blush color, so using it as a colorful contour sounds flattering especially on cool or pale skin tones. The light color also makes this product perfect for topping other blush colors, especially creams or liquids such as Benefit's 'Benetint'.
Word around beauty town was that these Benefit boxed powders have a great smell to them. When I open the lid of mine, all I can detect is a faint herbal smell like basil or something like that. Maybe I got a dud, or my nose doesn't appreciate those types of scents.
The packaging is really cute, however can be impractical to store as it is chunky. Depotting the blush is probably a better option, especially if you decide to take this shade whilst traveling. It also came with a little matching blush brush inside the box.
Dupe
A more sparkly and pigmented dupe for 'Thrrrob' is NYX's 'Pinky' blush.
Find
I purchased this product from either Ulta or Sephora a while back. I believe it is now said to be discontinued, however it can still be purchased on the Benefit website for $28.00.
Conclusion
I am definitely curious to try the new boxed powders that Benefit has come out with after having this one for awhile. 'Thrrrob' is really pretty and flattering, however the color is not 'special' enough for me to want to repurchase. The 12 grams of powder will last me a long time, and I will continue to use it until I run out.
Have you tried any of the Benefit boxed powders?
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I have this and it doesn't show on my skin at all and I'm very pale. I don't like it and for the price I was expecting much much more. Thanks for sharing your point of view and I'm glad at least you found a way to make it work for you xo ♥
ReplyDeleteEven though this probably wouldn't show up on my skin to well it's still very pretty. Packaging is super cute too.
ReplyDeleteHey I love the benefit Sugarbomb blush! it is theee best honestly!! I also have Dandelion blush and its really nice too especially for daytime :)
ReplyDeleteGreat review!
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I don't think its been discontinued, I still see it at every counter over here (uk), They just changed the packaging on the blushes so the lids attached all the time.
ReplyDeleteyou can't get it here anymore except for benefit.com! thanks for the tip :)
DeleteI have never seen this particular boxed blush but I like the color pay off and the pinky shade!
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I love the layout of this post, really useful :) shocking, but I've never tried any benefit products! Although this blush looks gorge :)
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Oh I like this blusher, the colour looks really pretty! I have Benefit's dandelion but it's not very pigmented :( xx
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ooooh a really good review.. looks like a gorgeous colour :)
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i love this bix!
ReplyDeleteI got this blusher a year ago but it wasn't visible on my skintone. I gave it to my younger sister and it looks lovely on her pale skin.
ReplyDeletePretty. Wouldn't be noticeable on my skin tone :)
ReplyDeleteThe packaging on this is super cute x
ReplyDeletei love the packaging of benefit's box powder, they are expensive but they last forever.
ReplyDeletehavent tried any benefit products- too pricey! love the packaging of their blushes though! xo
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This blush looks lovely, and adore the packaging. Just worried that it wouldn't show up on my skin with it being such a pale pink :(
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I think the packaging is cute but you are right, it is impractical! I have the Hervana blush & I really like mine. I saw this too & thought your review is great! Thanks for your input!!
ReplyDeleteTina
Maybe this is a blush that you can use on a day that you don't want to apply lots of makeup on!! A similar package are the Hard Candy ones. Even though is impractical, they are really pigmented, and cheap. I am pretty sure is about the same amount that benefit's but is 6$. I replied your comment at e.l.f.'s haul post!!! HUGS AND KISSES!!! :-)
ReplyDeletei love the hard candy boxed blushes too! they definitely are more pigmented and a better deal
Deletenope, never tried benefit boxed powders before, but i'm definitely interested! :D
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I got this a while back too! Its very nice color but I hate Benefits chunk boxes!!
ReplyDeleteGreat review the color does look pretty from the pics though.
ReplyDeleteLight but really pretty. $28 is expensive, but I think Benefit has good stuff.
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WOW!!! I love the way you reviewed this :)
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ReplyDeleteNice review. The packaging is really a bit of downer.Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeletei looooove Benefit blushes, they are up there for me :))
ReplyDeleteSoo pretty..but I always have a hard time paying the price benefit is... soo expensive but I know they last forever!
ReplyDeleteI wear this blush A LOT! The perfect cool toned pink!
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THat is SUCH a pretty colour! :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks so pretty! I have only really tried Hervana which I really want to try xx
ReplyDeletein pretty light like nw20 in mac. and this does show suprisingly. since i tan easy i only use this in winter months cuz it looks sooooo pretty!!! and i love the racy packaging it comes in lol ;)
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