Jouer Powder Blush in Rose and Bloom

These have been two of my favorite blushes for the last few months and I wanted to share them with you.  I have grabbed for Bloom more than any other blush recently because it just brings life to my face.  I grab for Rose almost as often when I'm going for soft cheeks.  Rose is perfect as we are going into fall and looking for a softer cheek color to pair with our bold eyes or lips.  

Jouer Powder Blushes in Rose and Bloom

Rose is a beautiful natural pink that gives your cheeks the perfect flush.  Bloom is a soft peach, one of my favorite blushes ever, that just wakes up your face.  I think both of these blushes would look great on a variety of skin tones.  They both have a matte finish so these are also great for those of us with skin imperfections.  

The entire Jouer line consists of extremely high quality products and these blushes are no exception.  They blend out like a dream and the finish is beautiful.  They also layer nicely with a highlight. The wear time is average for a regular powder blush, equal to a MAC blush.    

Overall, I love these blushes.  I can not wait to pick up more colors.  I have always been more of a lip product junkie, but these two little gems have ignited a bit of a blush obsession in me. 

Personal Note:

My favorite pairing is Bloom Blush with Jouer's Sun Tan Bronzer.  

Have you tried any Jouer Blushes?  

Thanks for reading!

Kristen

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NYX Blush in Natural: Swatches and Review

With a name like "Natural", I expected this to be more of a taupe color.  Well it's not! It's quite possibly the most beautiful light rosey pink color I've seen.  

I can wear this blush almost every day with just about any makeup look.  It gives my cheeks the perfect natural flush and I seriously can not get enough of it.  

Natural is a matte finish blush and the texture is silky, but not powdery.  I found that this blush had amazing pigmentation and I only needed one layer to achieve the color I desired.  I think this blush is best suited for lighter skin tones, as it may not show up as well on those of you with darker skin. 

Swatches taken in natural lighting.  

What is your favorite NYX blush??

Thanks for reading!

Kristen

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Illamasqua Powder Blush in Naked Rose: Swatches and Review

Illamasqua blush in Naked Rose retails for $26.00 for 4 grams of product.  It can be purchased at some Sephora stores, Sephora.com, and Illamasqua.com

Naked Rose is a soft pink with a matte finish.  I was drawn to this blush because it appeared to be universally flattering and a blush color that I could wear all year long.  This was my first purchase from the brand and I wanted to be sure I was getting something I would get good use out of.

For me, this is the perfect everyday blush.  I can wear this with almost any eye and lip combo and it adds a soft flush of pink to my cheeks.  I also think this is a perfect color for brides.  It's a very soft and romantic color.

The formula was soft and buttery and blended beautifully into my skin.  I am fair and I can get away with only one application for the perfect flush but for those of you with a darker skin tone you may need an additional layer. 

I 100% recommend this blush to anyone in the market for the perfect everyday blusher.  

I am so pleased with my purchase and the next time I splurge on a blush it will on at Illamasqua.

Thanks for reading!

Kristen

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Tarte Fantastic Foursome Holiday Blush Set Swatches

This set just arrived and I had to share it with you!  It sold out online and in most Sephora stores but it is still available at Tarte's website.  These colors are beautiful and it's a great way to start or grow your blush collection.  You get 4 Amazonian Clay 12 hour mini blushes (.10 oz)  for $35!

Angelic - This makes a beautiful champagne highlight.

Fantastic -  Beautiful bright bubble gum pink.

Magic - Gorgeous bright coral.

Stellar - Soft nude that could also be used as a contour color.

L to R: Angelic, Fantastic, Magic, Stellar

I was so stoked to get this set.  This is still available on the Tarte website.  If you're interested, I would grab it quick.  This set is sure to sell out there as well.

This was a must have for me! How about you?  =)

Kristen
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Sonia Kashuk Blush In Pink Swatch and Review

As I am building my collection of blushes, I have started to look towards drug stores, Target, and Walmart more often to find better deals.  This is my second "drug store" blush and my second from Sonia Kashuk.  HERE  is my post on Sonia Kashuk blush in Sunset.

This blush is available at Target and retails for $8.99.  It is a very pretty shade and gives you the perfect pink cheek.  It is buildable, but even sheer it is a pretty, light wash of color.  I did not find the formula to be chalky or too powdery.  Overall I am pleased with my purchase and I will continue to try products from this brand. 

What is your favorite drug store blush?

Kristen
xoxo

All Time Favorite Blushes

High End , Mid End, and Drugstore Picks

Today's post in on my favorite all time blushes.  I picked my favorites from high end, mid end, and a low end or drug store brand.  These are my favorite because they work for me all year round.  They look great on my skin no matter what time of year it is.  I have been wearing Rose Petal and Blushbaby for years but Pinched is a new discovery for me.  If I could only have one blush it would definitively be one of these three.  

I have linked the websites below in case you want to check them out for yourself. 

Chanel Blush in Rose Petal $43.00

MAC Blush in Blushbaby $20.00

NYX Blush in Pinched $6.00

Heavy Swatches

L to R: Chanel Rose Petal, MAC Blushbaby, NYX Pinched

Blended Swatches

L to R: Chanel Rose Petal, MAC Blushbaby, NYX Pinched

 As you can see in the swatches they are similar yet different.  Chanel's Rose Petal and NYX Pinched are a similar shade with the expection of the gold flecks in Rose Petal, and MAC Blushbaby is more of a rose brown.

Do you have favorites from all different price points?  What are your favorite blush colors? 


Kristen
xoxo

Tres Cheek!

I am a little behind with posting this but I did want to share my two favorites from the MAC Tres Cheek collection.  Everyone went crazy of Modern Mandarin but these two shades were better suited for my skin tone.  

Immortal Flower is a gorgeous light corally peach, while Lovecloud is a beautiful light true pink.  Both shades are powder blushes with a satin finish and appear light when applied to skin but the color is buildable.   

Immortal Flower (Satin)

Lovecloud (Satin)

 This picture was taken in natural lighting.  Immortal Flower (left), Lovecloud (right).

Immortal Flower is sold out on the MAC website, but both shades are still currently available on the Nordstrom's website.  As are all of the other shades from the Tres Cheek Collection. http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/mac-tres-cheek-powder-blush/3311511origin=leftnav