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The Kiehls Apothecary on 2nd Avenue with its jars of lip balm and endless stash of free samples.
Before applying Hoola Bronzing Balm.
Beauty Bar on 14th Street for late nights.
Revolutionary when it launched in 2001, theBenefit Hoola Bronzerhasstood the test of time.
But Benefit didnt just rest on its laurels and hit copy and paste.
Before applying Hoola Bronzing Balm.
Its always been about easy bronzing that you cant mess up, says Helfrich.
Hoola Wave is no different, says cosmetic chemist Valerie George.
What really caught Dobos eye, however, is an ingredient called dicalcium phosphate.
After applying Hoola Bronzing Balm.
The original Hoola came in four shades: Lite, Original, Toasted, and Caramel.
The new Bronzing Balm comes in five shades: Light, Original, Medium, Medium-Deep, and Deep.
All five shades feel authentic to the original powder formula, says Oquendo.
They look like the same colors, and theyre pretty inclusive, he adds.
Im not sure the darkest shade will suit very deep complexions, however.
(Im a longtime fan of classics likeChanel Les Beiges Healthy Glowing Bronzing CreamandNars Laguna Bronzing Cream.)
Before applying Hoola Bronzing Balm.
Before applying Hoola Bronzing Balm.
After applying Hoola Bronzing Balm.
As a bronzer, it performs beautifully.
Before applying Hoola Bronzing Balm.
With its extremely densely packed bristles, theWaveMaker brushwas made to seamlessly blend Hoola Waves unique, balmy texture.
That being said, itreallysheers out the pigment, something Oquendo also noticed.
Its not a brush I would apply with, he explains.
After applying Hoola Bronzing Balm.
Seeing as the balm is matte and buildable, it also works great as a contour.
But there’s another reason Oquendo likes this specific formula for sculpting the face.
I find myself wiping it down more often than Id like to.
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