Saturday, 25 August 2012

Ben Nye Banana Powder - Review



This product has become very popular among the world of beauty! If you are a fan of Kim Kardashian you will know that her makeup artist uses Banana Powder to set her concealer. 
Even if you aren't a fan of Kim Kardashian there is no denying that her make-up always looks flawless and well I can dream that by using this product my skin will look just as good as hers does!
After watching many YouTubers raving about this product I decided it was time to get my hands on it!

Unlike translucent powders, this Ben Nye Luxury Banana Powder is yellow based which helps to prevent your skin from looking ashy and compliments my skin tone well. I use this to set my under eye concealer as well as applying it to the highlighted parts of my face, I feel it helps to brighten up my under eye area making me look more fresh and awake! 
The powder is very light on the skin and doesn't sink into any creases on your face. It still gives fantastic coverage, I love watching my dark under eye circles disappear!

I use my Cosmopolitan Perfection Blender to apply the product, this is the best method I have found so far.
I purchased my Ben Nye Luxury Powder in the shade 'Banana' from Camera Ready Cosmetics, the product itself costs $7.99 which is around £5.00 (remember it will cost around £5.00 extra to get it shipped to the UK) I was very impressed at how quickly I received the product, I got it shipped from America and it took just over a week! You can also purchase this from eBay in the UK but I found this website was the cheaper option.

(You might be able to find the product cheaper elsewhere but I am sharing with you where I got mine from. If you know of a website or store in the UK that sells this product for cheaper then let me know!)

(Taken with iPhone 4s and Nikon D3100)
Pros
  • Controls shine
  • Doesn't adjust foundation colour
  • Brightens face
  • Yellow based - compliments many skin tones
  • Parfum free 
  • Lots of product (even in smallest size)

Cons
  • Lack of availability in the UK

Personally I think this product is worth paying the money for. I purchased the smallest size but still think it will last me quite a while as a little goes a long way!

Have you tried Ben Nye Banana Powder or anything similar?


Natasha Carly x
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65 comments:

  1. Laura25 August 2012 at 13:11

    what a great product, i'd never heard of this before but i will definitely be giving it a go!
    hope to speak soon,
    laura xx
    http://ilikecrayonsxo.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Pretty Little Lives25 August 2012 at 13:33

      It's such a great product, I love it so much! Don't think I'll be going back to normal powder any time soon! x

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  2. Unknown25 August 2012 at 13:27

    I've heard this product mentioned a few times but never really read a review about it so thanks for the post. If it really gets rid of dark under eye circles than i certainly need this in my life lol x

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    1. Pretty Little Lives25 August 2012 at 13:56

      It does a great job at getting rid of under eye circles! x

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    2. Anonymous6 September 2012 at 10:25

      Whenever I use powder under my eyes it tends to wipe of all my hard work I did using concealer :( help!

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    3. Pretty Little Lives6 September 2012 at 11:03

      I pat the powder onto my concealer with a damp make-up sponge instead of sweeping it across with a make-up brush, it works a lot better and helps to prevent rubbing away your concealer :) x

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  3. India-Robyn 25 August 2012 at 13:48

    I have heard about this brand on Youtube, and I'm glad you showed it to us all!

    Hope I can get some!

    India - www.thejewelbeauty.blogspot.co.uk

    Twitter - JewelBeautyBlog
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    1. Pretty Little Lives25 August 2012 at 13:59

      I love it so much! I've watched lots of YouTube videos about it and I just had to buy it! :) x

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  4. Jess | The Indigo Hours25 August 2012 at 13:50

    I've never heard of this either, it sounds fab! Definitely going to do a bit more research on this! Thanks for the fab review :)

    xo

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    1. Pretty Little Lives25 August 2012 at 13:59

      It is fab! Take a look and let me know if you try it! :) x

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  5. Cristina Chocolate ♥25 August 2012 at 16:15

    hola guapa!

    Acabo de descubrir tu blog y me encanta por todos los consejos que ofreces!

    te sigo desde ya!

    un besazo

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    1. Pretty Little Lives25 August 2012 at 16:36

      Gracias Cristina!
      Me alegra que te gusta mi blog :) x

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  6. Jess Heath MUFX25 August 2012 at 17:30

    I love Ben Nye products, I use their matte creme foundation a lot at the moment and have been dying to try this powder! Going to have to get some.

    http://www.rafflesbizarre.blogspot.com

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    1. Pretty Little Lives25 August 2012 at 21:07

      I haven't tried any other Ben Nye products but I am definitely going to look into it! :) x

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  7. Joanna25 August 2012 at 20:02

    As a matter of fact,I always was curious what she uses, because it always looks like her concealer does a brilliant job.
    You have any idea if they ship in other parts of Europe too? Would love to try it and if the shipping is just 5 ish Pounds,it's pretty awesome


    x Joanna @ The Treasure Chest

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    1. Pretty Little Lives25 August 2012 at 21:10

      I'm sure they do ship to other parts of Europe! Have a look at their delivery/shipping info on the website :) x

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  8. Kerys Marie25 August 2012 at 22:35

    I've actually just started using this when I'm going out, & its really fabulous :) Its definetly worth a go for anyone who's not used it before.
    xxx
    http://littleboblab.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Pretty Little Lives26 August 2012 at 12:40

      I'm glad you like it too! :) I don't know where I would be without it! x

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  9. Toxylicious25 August 2012 at 23:03

    I havent heard of this brand before either.....but if its good enough for Kim K its good enough for me!!

    found you via the blog love therapy blog hop - and followed!!
    http://toxylicious.blogspot.com

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  10. Vanessa26 August 2012 at 09:10

    Looks like a great product! I might just have to try and hunt it down too :-)

    Vanessa x
    www.what-vanessa-does.blogspot.com

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    1. Pretty Little Lives26 August 2012 at 12:41

      You definitely should! Let me know if you do! :) x

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  11. Froso M.26 August 2012 at 10:43

    I would really love to give it a try!

    xoxo
    Froso
    Style Nirvana✩

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    1. Pretty Little Lives26 August 2012 at 12:43

      You should! I've put a link to the website I got mine from. I don't know of any cheaper way to get it at the moment and I'm unsure of the availability in the UK but if you find somewhere else it can be purchased from then let me know! :) x

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  12. rozalyn26 August 2012 at 12:02

    looks really good!
    does it smell like bananas though? x

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    1. Pretty Little Lives26 August 2012 at 12:43

      Unfortunately no it doesn't smell like bananas!
      It's just the name of the shade :) x

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  13. India-Robyn 26 August 2012 at 16:49

    Hey Lovely :)
    Thanks for the comment! Haha my hair is all natural :) I was wondering could you tweet me the link, as it wont work when I try and click on here ?

    Thanks doll x

    India www.thejewelbeauty.blogspot.co.uk
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    1. Pretty Little Lives26 August 2012 at 17:13

      Oh wow it's lovely! :)
      I've tweeted you the link! x

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  14. Lipstick fridays@hotmail.co.uk26 August 2012 at 17:01

    Havent tried this but really want it xx
    Just found you through the blog therapy blog hop xx Its fab isnt it for finding lovely new blogs to read xx Would you like to follow each other ? xxhttp://lipstick-fridays.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Pretty Little Lives26 August 2012 at 17:13

      Thanks for the comment sweetie!
      I already follow your blog :) x

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  15. Carly26 August 2012 at 21:24

    I have seen this on a few blogs and I have been really curious about it. I'm thinking I might just need it. Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment...I'm loving your blog can't wait to read more xo

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    1. Pretty Little Lives26 August 2012 at 23:16

      Thank you I'm glad you like my blog :)
      Let me know if you do try it! x

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  16. BlogLoveTherapy27 August 2012 at 04:43

    Ooo, I've never heard of banana powder, but it sounds interesting. Will have to give it a try. Thanks for the great review. =)

    Bloglovetherapy.blogspot.com

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  17. laurasallmadeup27 August 2012 at 08:45

    I've actually never heard of this before! It sounds amazing though.

    I always use translucent powder but this looks like it would suit my skin better :)

    Thanks for sharing!

    Laura x
    http://laurasallmadeupbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Pretty Little Lives29 August 2012 at 19:23

      It suits my skin a lot better than translucent powder!
      Definitely give it a go! :) x

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  18. Anonymous27 August 2012 at 19:33

    ooh I've never heard of this before, but it sounds fab! x

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  19. Elsa Gervasi29 August 2012 at 01:14

    Hi darling! Thanks a lot for show us this fantastic product, I will test it soon. I love your blog, so I follow you by GFC and BLOGLOVIN. A big kiss darling :)

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    1. Pretty Little Lives29 August 2012 at 19:24

      Thank you for following!

      Let me know if you try it! :) x

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  20. Jeannie Yeoh29 August 2012 at 15:24

    thanks for stopping by my blog. I havent heard of this product before but you did a great review. [=

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    1. Pretty Little Lives29 August 2012 at 19:24

      You're welcome! Thank you for commenting, I'm glad you liked the review :) x

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  21. Anonymous30 August 2012 at 18:04

    I really enjoyed reading your blog! ive followed you, feel free to follow!

    bramblesblush.blogspot.co.uk

    x

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  22. Sophie Isobel30 August 2012 at 19:44

    This sounds really interesting! I'll definitely have to try it one day :)
    x

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  23. BurningBlonde31 August 2012 at 11:34

    I seen few youtubers mentioning it and I wanted to try it out for a while, but I have around 2-3 setting powders which need to be used up before I will buy another one. xo

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    1. Pretty Little Lives1 September 2012 at 17:39

      You sound like me haha! Think I'll have to start a challenge of using up all the things I have before I buy anything else! :) x

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  24. Unknown3 September 2012 at 12:19

    I love ben nye it's a makeup artist must have !!! that powder was made for stage make up :)

    http://www.makeupeffects.co.uk/acatalog/copy_of_Powders.html

    http://www.screenface.co.uk/makeup/powders/ben-nye-visage-luxury-powder.htm

    http://www.love-makeup.co.uk/media-bella-powder-palette-p-5014.html


    xo


    http://abullettothehead.blogspot.ie/

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  25. DianaLuv12 September 2012 at 02:02

    I have been craving this ! Where did you buy it from? I'm a new follower from blog hop

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    1. Pretty Little Lives12 September 2012 at 13:31

      Thanks for following! :) I have left a link to the website in my post, it's called Camera Ready Cosmetics x

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    2. DianaLuv12 September 2012 at 15:17

      Thanks for responding, I commented right when I saw the post and didnt take time to look towards the bottom which is why I missed the link... Anyways I ended up purchasing it through ebay because the Camera Ready Cosmetics charges an insane amount on shipping =P Thanks for the post and responding. Hope to hear from you soon!

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  26. TheBeautyHoarder12 September 2012 at 19:58

    Great blog! I really want to try this, I might just go ahead and get it. New follower.

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  27. Anonymous3 October 2012 at 15:36

    Is it non-comedogenic? Or does it clog the pores?

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    1. Pretty Little Lives14 October 2012 at 15:42

      I'm not sure if it is noncomedogenic but it doesn't clog my pores and I have oily and spot prone skin! Hope that helps!

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  28. Anonymous16 November 2012 at 05:01

    I really love this product! I agree with you it has been popularized by Kim Kardashian. I happen to have a review on it also, great blog now following!

    mybeautylessons.blogspot.com

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    1. Pretty Little Lives18 November 2012 at 11:36

      Thank you! I've taken a look at your review and left you a comment :) x

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  29. theamazingworldofj16 November 2012 at 16:51

    I know this is an older post, but i just found it looking for information and i ordered the powder on ebay right away :) Can't wait to try it!!
    Janine

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    1. Pretty Little Lives18 November 2012 at 11:36

      Let me know what you think if it when it arrives! :) x

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  30. Anonymous19 November 2012 at 11:19

    What shade did you get?

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  31. Anonymous12 January 2013 at 10:02

    Really good my podwer come to day cany wait to use it

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  32. Unknown19 August 2013 at 21:32

    I got mine from Guru Makeup Emporium in Fulham :) They post all over the UK for £4 too!

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