Benefit Cosmetics Silky-Soft Powder Blush
by Benefit Cosmetics · makeup
Editor's Take
The silky-soft promise holds up, but it gets there through a silicone-heavy base that puts polished texture well ahead of cleaner formulation choices.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 7.8 / 10
- Modern Tech: 7.2 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 3.8 / 10
- Sustainability: 3.5 / 10
The Verdict
Efficacy lands in the strong band: Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer gives this blush convincing blur, while Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate adds cushion and easy blending. Technology is modern, with a powder-cream feel and Mica-supported radiance rather than a basic talc-heavy finish. Clean alignment is weak, and the Lower Sustainability Fit reflects the persistent silicone base plus undisclosed fragrance. Worth it for seamless, soft-focus cheeks, with environmental alignment as the clear trade-off.
Full INCI list
Lauryl Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Mica, Alumina, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Parfum (Fragrance), Laureth-4, Pearl Powder, Stearic Acid, Aqua (Water), Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate. May Contain: Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 15850 (Red 7 Lake), Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Ci 77007 (Ultramarines), Ci 42090 (Blue 1 Lake)