Benefit 'Hello Flawless' Cover-Up Powder SPF15

I have sensitive and acne-prone skin that reacts badly to most foundations. A few years ago, I decided to switch to a powder foundation to prevent breakouts and chose Benefit's Hello Flawless because the colour-match was so perfect. I've never considered another powder foundation since. Love it!

Hello Flawless Cover Up Powder is like a snap chat filter but in real life!
The powder foundation comes in this gorgeous and sturdy compact with an "Old Hollywood" type design.
There are two compartments. One for the powder foundation and another for a cute little brush and sponge. This makes it super handy for on the go touch ups (not that you need it) and achieving the perfect coverage whether you are after sheer or full.
At first I thought that the shade I chose (Never Settle Petal) would be too dark, and while it does have quite a warm undertone, it blended beautifully with my liquid foundation and any pigmentation or blemishes that weren't fully covered disappeared.
I haven't tried this powder alone but when pressed into the skin over liquid foundation with a big fluffy brush it just melts in leaving a beautiful and flawless veil that doesn't cake up or leave skin feeling dry. I'll definately be purchasing again!
Skin type: Normal/dry
Skin colour: Light

Wow Hello Flawless is exactly that, Flawless!!
Perfect coverage without fuss.
Covers perfectly with out clumping.
I would recommend this product to anyone and everyone!!

Just started using this powder and I am loving the results. I like the coverage- it really does the trick on top of a BB cream or foundation but it also feels so light! It hasn't dried my skin out like a lot of powders have in the past.

I really like this product - it feels like I'm wearing nothing! I sometimes pair this with a light bb cream or lightweight foundation. It smooths out imperfections and provides a healthy glow.

I love this product. It's lightweight and it's easily to apply. I've worn this alone and also with a bb cream. I will be trying this along with my liquid foundation, for a fuller coverage. I went one shade up as I was looking for a suitable colour over the summer months

I Love this powder!
Most powder foundations either don't cover enough or you need to use enough so you look like you were slapped with a powder puff. The Hello Flawless cover up powder only requires a touch to give you amazing coverage and it doesn't leave you feeling like you have caked on make up.

I have combination skin and I have found a small amount of this over the oily areas, can stop the shine the whole day.

I can't recommend this product enough! Works great on its own and even better with Hello flawless Oxygen Wow.

I'll never look back!

I’ve been using the Hello Flawless powder for many years, and absolutely love the quality of this product. I have acne-prone and oily skin, and find that this powder sufficiently covers my acne, while keeping me relatively matte throughout the day. It’s also very easy to touch up with this product, without leaving my makeup looking cakey. One of the cons of this product is that the shade range could be improved. I have fair skin, and purchased the shade 'never settle, petal’, however I find that it’s a bit too dark for me. Another con is that it’s easy to shatter the powder if you aren’t careful with it, so it’s not the most travel friendly product. My mum also uses this product and loves it, and she has dry skin, so it appears that it’s suited for all skin types. Overall, I would recommend this powder.

Big claim, but I think this might be it. I have been using Hello Flawless since November 2015. I'm 44, have combination skin & love it's versatility - using it with the accompanying brush as a quick touch up; dusting with the brush all over for a sheer, matte look in summer or applying with the accompanying sponge for a more made up look. I love the packaging, I love how far it goes (it doesn't break up like other pressed powders I have had in the past), I love the shade. Sign me up for life!

Provides really good cover but not too heavy. I live in far northern Australia and it holds up well under sweaty/sticky conditions. Overall a great powder and cute packaging with a good sturdy mirror to boot.

I use this powder with concealer during summer when it's too sticky or hot to wear foundation. I also use it as a touch up if I am going out after work. In winter I use it just to set my make up. As you can see - it's pretty flexible because of how finely milled it is and the two applicators (brush and sponge).

I am a convert to this powder, truly the best product I have found in years for my oily skin which is prone to the occasional breakout. It lasts ALL day when applied, other powders I have used need touch ups to keep my t-zone from looking shiny and greasy during the day. The sponge applicator it comes with works well, not a huge fan of the brush but that is easily rectified by using the powder brush from my make up case! My skin is not clear enough to use the powder as a stand alone cover up, but for someone with relatively clear skin you definitely could use it on days you just need a little cover & as it also contains sunscreen it is really an excellent product. And, as always, Benefit gives the products great names & the packaging is lovely!

I have just bought this product for the 2nd round, and am very impressed. I am 54, with congested skin easily prone to blackheads. This product gives me great coverage yet is light to wear. It doesn't clog my skin at all! It is suitable for all wears, from a light cover to a heavier evening makeup. Colour match great.

Reduces time to apply make up! Lightly brush it on and it provides nice coverage. Love the names Benefit gives their products :)

Fantastic product. Beautiful even coverage, similar to mineral powder foundations but takes less than half the time to apply. I use the sponge supplied to apply mine and find with a very light touch it is possible to look as though you have no makeup on at all. I would definitely purchase this again.

I’m really impressed with this powder. The first application goes on sheer but the powder is very fine making it very easy to build up the coverage if needed without any cakiness. I used this over the top of tinted moisturiser and was very pleased with the appearance. As the name suggests it was nearly flawless!! It has a matte finish but I did need to reapply to my T-zone half way through the day to control my oiliness but the packaging is so divine that you really don’t mind whipping this out of your bag! I wasn’t all that impressed with the brush that comes with the product, I used my own face brush to do the initial application, however it was fine for touch ups. I did not use the sponge as personally I am not a big fan of these. I always find I apply to much product with these tools. The packaging as always with Benefit is superb. A big thumbs up from me.

I bought the 2nd lightest shade & am happy with the colour match , it is fairly neutral & i am quite fair. This has the most divine silkiness to it , it goes on well [& easily] ,though i use my own powder brush. it lasts fairly well during the day & it never cakes on me . I have used it successfully over both foundation & tinted moist.

This is a nice product, I enjoyed using it. Unfortunately the shade I was given to review was a bit too dark so I can't speak for the colour matching, but I could still use it so I got to have a play. The coverage is quite light, and I preferred using my thick powder brush to apply it rather than the brushes it came with. The tools that come in the compact are great though, and the packaging is divine. It's nice to use on days you can't be bothered with makeup, it just provides a nice light coverage and evens out the skin. Overall I found it nice as a cover up powder for touch ups, but I probably wouldn't purchase for the price.

I am very impressed with this! I originally thought that Honey would be a bit dark for my pale skin but it really is a good match, its almost invisible on me which is great! It really does make your skin look "finished" but not made-up, I have used the brush that comes with it and it is fine for touch ups but I tend to use a larger brush when applying it at home, I have not used the sponge as I prefer a light touch to application. The packaging is cure and practical with a nice mirror and a breathable lower part for the brush and sponge to live in. Overall, I love it and would certainly buy this again!!

As always, Benefit has used quirky and cute packaging to house this soft powder complete with a sponge and brush. The provided tools aren't excellent, but they do the job-though I prefer to apply it with a baby kabuki brush for longevity and an even application. The colour looked too yellow in the compact but it is very forgiving and blended well into my fair skin. I found the staying power to be excellent and the result to be as promised; flawless-no caking or chalkiness in sight. Fans of Ultraceuticals mineral powder would like this product, however the talc content is disappointing - it did create some congestion and given how much this compact costs, a cheap filler has no place near it, so I have removed one and a half stars from what would have been a top product.