Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Wave Bronzing Balm - Deep - 1.48oz - Ulta Beauty
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The Hoola Wave Bronzing Balm is a versatile and creamy bronzer that offers a natural sun-kissed glow. Guests appreciate its lightweight formula, easy blendability, and pleasant scent, making it a great addition to any makeup routine. The packaging is sleek and travel-friendly, while the buildable coverage allows for customization. Although some guests found the shades challenging, many enjoyed the overall performance and texture, making it a popular choice for summer looks.
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4.6 out of 5 stars with 2935 reviews
5 out of 5 stars
25 March, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com

Staple
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Benefit bronzer was my first bronzer and none have lived up to it! I was actually really curious when i saw this and was so excited to try it! I’m impressed and benefit does it again! It blends amazingly; it’s buildable for more color, and it applies really smooth.
3 out of 5 stars
17 February, 2026
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com

Not glued into compact
I'm afraid the make up will pop out. It's not secure.
2 out of 5 stars
26 January, 2026
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com

Horrible packaging
First time purchasing this, and it arrived completely beat up. The product wouldn't even stay in the case, which caused a huge mess. .so I couldn't even try it. Extremely disappointed.
3 out of 5 stars
22 January, 2026
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com

Beautiful Product but dried out within months
I like this product so much that I bought the Original shade as a Contour and the Medium shade as a Bronzer. I cannot take anything away from how beautiful the shades are and how nicely the product blends. But I was shocked to see that within 4 months time both of my products, a dried completely out. i've never had creamish types of product like this hard pan on me. it was very odd.And these products are too expensive to be doing that. Ihave tons of cream bronzer that are a bit cheaper than these and have never hard panned. My makeup by mario skin enhancer, my lys cream bronzer, my narrows cream bronzer, even a nudestick's cream bronzer. None of these have ever done that. So I will not be repurchasing these in the future. The price you pay and the length of time the product lasted is not worth it to me.
2 out of 5 stars
24 December, 2025Verified purchase
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I suggest protecting a product like this when shipping. It was wet from the rain. Bubble wrap a priduct that is powder. It was a mess inside the compact! Plus where's my lipstick?!
5 out of 5 stars
21 November, 2025
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com

would buy again
I am relatively new to using bronzer, and I generally prefer to wear minimal makeup. Instead of applying a full foundation, I simply conceal any blemishes with a touch of foundation stick. I then sweep bronzer just above my cheekbones and finish the look with Clinique highlighting powder. The result is a natural, radiant finish that I find very flattering.
3 out of 5 stars
27 October, 2025
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Good Option
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Beautiful, well balanced color. It goes on evenly and blends nicely. It was not too dark or brown which I enjoy. Most of my issues with this were more user error. The compact size is perfect.
5 out of 5 stars
20 October, 2025
originally posted on http://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/

Amazing product
Great product goes on really well and looks great especially on dry or older skin. it blends perfectly. I use it on its own or for more colour with foundation
4 out of 5 stars
15 October, 2025
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Subtle. But not long lasting
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Silky smooth going on. Doesn't last all day. It's really blendable, thank goodness because I'm not normally a contour girly. Super cute compact.
5 out of 5 stars
23 September, 2025
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Good quality
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I tried the Hoola Wave Bronzing Balm and it goes on really smoothly. The texture is light and creamy, so it blends easily without looking patchy. The color gives a natural sun-kissed glow that doesn’t feel heavy on the skin. It lasts well through the day and looks very natural. A nice option if you want a soft bronzed look.
4 out of 5 stars
16 September, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Very Buildable formula!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This shade was a bit too deep for my skin tone but I love how light it is! The formula is light and does not feel heavy when I put it on. It also blends in well. The balm has a very light and pleasant scent that is not overwhelming. This is a great overall a great Bronzing Balm!
3 out of 5 stars
15 September, 2025
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Bronze
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been using Hoola Wave Bronzing Balm in my makeup routine. I give it 3 stars. It can be a little hard to apply, I tried to do it with a brush but didn’t work out. I used a damp sponge and turned out very well. Scent is fine and the finish good.
3 out of 5 stars
3 September, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Don’t know how to use this tbh..
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It’s nice for those who like cream makeup. The texture is very light and it’s easy to blend in with your fingers. I see this being used over a tinted moisturizer or very light coverage foundation. No scent and the packaging is very easy to use.
5 out of 5 stars
23 August, 2025
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Great bronzer
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really love how light this bronzer is, it doesn’t feel heavy when I put it on! This just means that it also blends well. In order to get the color I want I do have to put on more than usual but I really like the texture!
5 out of 5 stars
22 August, 2025
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Super cute glowy and natural finish !
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve always loved Hoola products from Benefit but this really takes the cake ! I love how buttery it feels and how it makes me really glow ! 10/10 ! This has been a staple all summer for me !
5 out of 5 stars
21 August, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Creamy 💕✨
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The packaging is neutral with some small waves on the lid, simple but pretty, the finish seems very natural to me, it is not heavy on the skin at all, the durability can be 4-6 hours depending on your skin type, the texture is a little firmer than a butter, I don't think I have found any endocrine disruptors in this product.
4 out of 5 stars
12 August, 2025
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com

good, maybe not as good
With all the hype on cream bronzer, cream blush, and cream highlighter. I had to try to try the Hoola Bronzing Balm in regular. The original powder bronzer has always been my go to, I do like the creamy, blendable formula ( and color is good). I do not think it gives as much color as the original powder. I will definitely keep it and use it but some days I will go back to my go to Hoola powder bronzer.
5 out of 5 stars
9 August, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Great
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Gorgeous bronzing balm that blends beautifully and has a pleasant scent. Good packaging with a lovely finish! A great, buildable product I’d recommend!
3 out of 5 stars
2 August, 2025
originally posted on http://www.ulta.com

Mirror broke
I really loved this product but i was so upset because the mirror broke after 3 days i dont know if i just got faluty packaging or what but it mad me really upset
4 out of 5 stars
2 August, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Nice blends
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The compact and lightweight packaging design makes it easy for me to carry when traveling. The design of the lid with many ripples helps me to hold it firmly. The scent displayed by the brand makes me quite like it. After applying it to the skin, it does not leave any powder particles but blends into the skin.