Hi everyone! I recently did a working week in lipstick post so thought
I would follow up with a blusher version! I mentioned I like to try and change the
products I use on my lips and cheeks every day if I can as they are the products
I have most of and it lets me get better use out of my makeup! Here’s what I
wore last week!
Monday
I had wanted to try the Tarte blush formulation for months so when I
saw a set of four mini blushes on QVC at the end of last year I couldn’t
resist! Some in the set are a little glittery for my liking but this matte
coral shade is just the right amount of pigmentation and stays on all day!
Tuesday
I got this mini cult classic in the NARS Modern Minimalist Box a few
months ago as I had a code for £15 off a £60 spend and I wasn’t expecting to
like it as much as I do! As you can see from the swatch below it has a lot of gold
glitter in it but on the skin this translates as a gorgeous sheen!
Wednesday
This is probably the prettiest indentation in a blush ever! I’ve found
there are two ways to apply this – a little dip in the centre with your brush
to build it up slowly or if you are going all out, follow the pattern of the
swirl and watch the pigmentation increase! I’ve dipped my brush in blushes
before and looked like a clown because I haven’t realised how pigmented they
were so this is one I like to build up with maybe 3 or 4 swipes over each
cheek. It has quite a noticeable glitter in it which I normally don’t go for
but there is something about the formulation that works with this and it
translated to a subtle glow on the skin.
Thursday
Soap and Glory Made you Blush in Rosy Chic
This is quite a recent purchase as it only came out at the start of
summer and out of the three shades they released I went with this one as it was
matte and less pink in tone than the other two! This is definitely the most
pigmented of the blushes in this post so I have to be careful when applying and
you really only need the smallest tap of the brush in the pan for it to show
up! The packaging is a little deceptive and there isn’t as much product as I
originally thought – the blush flips up and there is a mini brush underneath
but other than that I have nothing bad to say about this and I might go back
for the other matte one!
Friday
I *think* this is my all-time favourite blush. Big statement but when I
think about it, it comes with me when I travel anywhere (even if I take
something like the NARS Virtual Domination palette which has four blushes with
me), I wear it on occasions I know there will be photos because it shows up, it
doesn’t fade or go patchy and it’s the most perfect pink colour. I love the
packaging, the size of the blush pan is generous and it’s well worth the £15.50!
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| Swatches l-r: Tarte Supreme, Nars Orgasm, Laura Geller Rosewater, Soap and Glory Rosy Chic, The Balm Down Boy |
Brushes
I am a massive fan of using angled brushes to apply my blush so I
thought I’d add in a quick note here about my favourites!
First up, the Zoeva offerings - I have a few Zoeva brush sets now and
these two are definitely up there with my most used! I love using the luxe sheer cheer brush with my Hourglass brushes especially and use the Bamboo cream cheek brush with powder blushes as well. Both are super soft, pink up product easily
and blend like a dream!
I got the Soap and Glory blush brush in a Christmas set last year and I
wish they would bring out a permanent range because I am so impressed! The
bristles are so soft, it’s the perfect size and the handles are nice and
weighty! I’d buy the whole set if they brought a range out!
I bought a set of Spectrum brushes a few months ago to see what all the
fuss was about and honestly, for me, they don’t beat the likes of Zoeva or Real
Techniques. I found the eye brushes far too big (I have hooded eyes) and hard
to use however I do love this AO5 brush and a few others in the set I got! It
has a longer handle than I’m used to but again its really soft and blends blush
easily!
Anyway, that wraps up a week in blush for me and as you can tell its
peachy pinks all the way!
Do you change the makeup products you use every day or stick with the
same ones? Have you got any blush recommendations for me?
Danielle xx
