The colour difference between these two products is almost unnoticeable, the only slight change is that Rimmel’s product has a slight sheen to it.

We’d be happy to exchange any gently used products for store credit to www.theBalm.com if received within 30 days from the shipment date, for domestic USA shipments only, in addition to Alaska and Hawaii. We are unable to honor exchanges on International and Puerto Rico shipments.Rimmel London’s Natural Bronzer has been praised as a dupe for Hoola due to its buttery, blendable formula. Hoola is known for its ability to bronze and contour the skin without looking orangey or cakey. This bronzer is super beginner-friendly, as due to the extra hydration it’s easy to blend and doesn’t disturb your base underneath. Pros: Now that you know a bit about the brand and its roots, this theBalm cosmetics review will go over the pros and cons. Pros

Butter Bronzer is so soft and buttery, it has an almost cream-like texture despite it being a powder. It’s extremely finely milled, with a matte texture that blends into the skin seamlessly delivering an almost ‘lit from within’ glow. The light shade is almost an exact colour match for the Hoola Lite, working on even the palest of skin tones. A dupe may be a better alternative for you if you are looking for a completely cruelty-free and vegan product. The NYX Bronzer and Physicians Formula bronzer mentioned previously in the article are both completely vegan and cruelty-free, whilst providing the same high-power performance! The formula itself isn’t too dissimilar, Rimmel’s bronzer is buildable and blendable, leaving you with a chiselled and sunkissed look. Not only is this product a lot cheaper, with this bronzer you get 14g of product, compared to 8g of Hoola. On the other hand, some people may say the fact that they sell in mainland China contradicts this statement as they are still allowing their products to be tested on animals, despite not doing it themselves. Marissa and the rest of theBalm team are passionate about creating high-performing products at an affordable price point. Today, theBalm’s richly pigmented, triple-milled products are available in pharmacies and beauty stores across the USA, as well as around the world.

In terms of whether their products are Vegan, this is difficult to say for sure too. In terms of Hoola, looking at the ingredients there does not seem to be any animal product derivatives. The formula itself is also waterproof, so you don’t have to worry about getting caught in the rain without an umbrella, or heading for a day at the beach. One thing to note is that similar to the original Hoola bronzer, this shade is not suitable for deep or darker skin tones. Pros:

For many women, applying makeup is a tedious task that’s just part of their daily routine. Despite this, makeup has the potential to be incredibly creative, completely changing your look depending on how you feel. Temptalia’s Christine, a makeup reviewing queen, gave The Manizer Sisters an A rating. She reflects on their quality, application, and finishes : “ The quality is the same as the full-sized versions I have: rich, smooth, and buttery textured combined with the great color payoff and luminous finishes.” The texture of the Bahama Mama bronzer is fine and smooth. It is really easy to blend it into the skin. I’m using my Real techniques expert face brush these days for contouring and it works just fine with this product (because let me admit it, I do like to go a little overboard with my contouring, after all being a Kim K fan, can you really blame me? Haha) The balm bronzer stays on me for a really long time. I’d say it definitely lasts 6+ hours because that’s the longest I’ve worn it for. It doesn’t fade or smudge. It doesn’t make my skin oily either. Overall, I’m really enjoying using tha balm bronzing powder for contouring and I’m almost on the verge of being obsessed with it. I’d definitely call it my Holy Grail bronzer. Pros of TheBalm Cosmetics Bahama Mama Bronzer: So, the bronzer itself is Vegan friendly (although not explicitly stated anywhere), but the fact that it is not Cruelty-Free may be a problem for many vegans.

I love that it lasts all day long once it dries and doesn’t wipe off on my drinks or face masks at work. It’s an amazing color and feels great. Not too drying. And it has a nice flavor?” The Balm’s Bahama Mama bronzer is another great dupe for the Hoola bronzer. Although it’s slightly pricey for a dupe, it’ll still cost you less than the original Hoola bronzer. Whether or not Benefit is strictly cruelty-free can be difficult to say. For some people, the fact that they do not test on animals when they make their products in America is enough to support their cruelty-free ideology. theBalm Bahama Mama Bronzer is a versatile beauty product that will add natural definition to your look. The bronzer from an expert USA brand covers the face and body with a rich shade leaving a gorgeous matte finish on the skin. It is easily blended providing an even, weightless sun-kissed coverage. Bahama Mama complements your image vigorously by giving your face a fresh and rested look. According to dermatologists, ingredients such as vitamin C, retinol, and peptides may all boost your skin's anti-aging abilities, so those are a bonus to find in any cosmetic product. Additionally, a bronzer that contains ingredients that hydrate, such as hyaluronic acid or glycerin, will not only keep skin in better shape while you're wearing it, it'll help prevent your makeup from looking overly dry on your face.

Bahama Mama is a similar colour to Hoola in terms of it being a matte, dark brown. The satin finish with greyish undertones means that this bronzer is perfect for creating shadows on the skin, without leaving an orange tint – much like the Benefit bronzer! If you’re searching for an alternative to Benefit’s Hoola Lite bronzer, look no further. Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer in the shade Light is a great dupe! Physicians Formula is a brand that has been raved about by YouTubers and influencers for years, even before the Hoola Lite came out.

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