Benefit Cheek Parade Review & Swatches

Get ready for a very picture heavy post. But can you really blame me? This palette is perfection. So I thought I would take the time to swatch and review it, after me impulse buying this a few weekends ago!

Ok so first up the most common moan about Benefit is packaging. Sure it's cute. But it's bulky. This palette is bulky. So don't expect a slimline finish with this one, What I do love about it is it will now sit with my palettes rather than the single attempting (and not) fitting into my blush container.

I really wish benefit would swap into plastic. It's just frustrating!

DISCLAIMER: 

What I would say about this palette is all of the shades included are part of the permanent collection, I would say if you have 2-3 of them already this palette is NOT worth it. And I would NOT recommend getting it. But if you don't have any of them already (like me) then it is so worth the price tag! 

Hoola

Their star. The ultimate matte bronzer. Cult classic, and really is beautiful - even on my pale skin! 

Hoola lite

Ok so I am NC15, 1N1, PALE. and this swatched looks pale on me. But trust me when I say - yes it looks like nothing, but trust me on your face it is awesome. Ever watched a youtube video of someone bronzing up their skin and wishing you could just do that - but know you can't cause your pale AF and would end up looking like an Oompa Loompa? No? Just Me? On my pale skin I have just found it to give the perfect warmth. But I would say anything above NC25ish won't like this. So it is really specific in who it is aimed at. 

Galifornia

The hype around this one has been so much! I was so close to giving in to getting it too (the packaging put me off though - it wouldnt fit beside my other blush!) but I do love the colour of it. This will be the perfect shade for summer. Coral peachy goodness! 

Dandelion 

pinky perfection. I love how light toned this is - again perfect on pale skin. This is definitely more of an everyday kind of blush. 

Rockateur 

The darker blush, a darker colour, but is just the perfect touch to a more bold makeup look. I love this one, and I am now understanding the full hype around it. 

What I do love about this palette is how none of the shades are the same - they are all a little different - which to me is just perfect. It really is the perfect addition to my stash - especially as I don't own anything else from Benefit - but again, not worth it if you have already bought 2-3 singles.

Each pan is full size - no small sizing here!

The one downside I would say is it really is aimed at people who are paler, it wouldn't work for someone with darker skin, the hoola lite is beautiful - but it is restricting in its use, so bare that in mind :)


You can pick up the Cheek Parade Palette Here for £49.50 Via John Lewis

So, have you seen this palette? What is your thoughts on it? Would you want to purchase it? Let me know in the comments below :)

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