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I wasn’t nearly the first person to have discovered this, of course.

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So brand founders (and twin sisters) Jean and Jane Ford took matters into their own hands.

Thus, Hoola was launched as Benefit’s first-ever Box O' Powder."

Nicola wears the original Hoola Matte Bronzer.

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Nicola wears the original Hoola Matte Bronzer.

Unsurprisingly, it’s also aBest of Beauty Award winner.

What makes Hoola such a success?

Probably a combination of things.

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Gabi wears Hoola Glow Shimmer Bronzer.

For one, Hoola addressed a hole in the beauty market at the time of its launch.

You don’t have to overthink its system, either.

Gabi wears Hoola Glow Shimmer Bronzer.

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It’s limited-edition, though, so it won’t be hanging around for long.

“This limited-edition Glow version is kind of like a blush-bronzer hybrid.

With just one sweep, I look like I spent a day at the beach.”

Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Matte Bronzer on white background

Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Glow Shimmer Bronzer on white background