La Femme Blush On Rouge - REVIEW

Pan Size: 1.45 inch 36.83 mm
(This is the same size as a single Make Up For Ever single eyeshadow)

I received these three lovely blushes as a gift from a friend.
They are extremely pigmented and last all day.
I would recommend using a fan brush to apply the blush with a very light hand.
A little bit goes a long way.




Left to Right
 MAGENTA Hot Pink matte
PURPLE PASSION Purple satin with slight shimmer
BORDEAUX Wine with lots of shimmer



PROS

• Highly pigmented.
• Beyond affordable at $2.50 for a single pan without the casing. $3.00 in the pot.

CONS

• When purchasing, the wait time for these is more than a week. The orders are processed by hand. It is certainly worth it in my humble opinion for such a pigmented product.
• Many of the colors are often out of stock because of the popularity of this blush.

I plan to purchase more La Femme Blushes from http://www.makeupmania.com/

Do you love blush?
Do you own any of these beauties?
If not, what are you waiting for?

Milani Powder Blush Collection

Indoor Lighthing - With Flash




Indoor Lighting - No Flash

Makeup Boards tout Milani Blushes as dupes for high end Blushes

Milani Powder Blush LUMINOUS = NARS Orgasm
Milani Mineral Powder Blush MAI-TAI = MAC Hipness
Milani Mineral Powder Blush SUNSET BEACH = MAC Raizin
















On my MAC NC50 complexion, Luminous barely shows.
I think it makes a pretty highlight.
I prefer the matte mineral powder formulations.
They are highly pigmented. When I set them with transparent powder, and Make Up For Ever Mist & Fix, they last longer than if I used nothing. The general consensus is they last about three hours when worn alone. I need to play with the newer additions to my collection to get a true estimate of staying power. Generally I use a cream base first for all of my powders.
I have just one more color to add to my collection for it to be complete, Sweet Rose.

Do you own any of these blushes?













Swatches Left to Right - Indoor Lighting With Flash
Luminous, Sunset Beach, Mai-Tai

e.l.f. Natural Radiance Blusher - REVIEW

I decided to route through my hardly used box of makeup. I am so glad that I did. It felt like I was shopping.
I stumbled upon my e.l.f. Natural Radiance Blusher collection.

These gems are very affordable for $1 each.

I purchased all the colors except for INNOCENCE which I thought would not show up on my MAC NC50 skintone. The lighter colors could easily be used for highlight or stacked over a darker blush.

These blushes give a subtle hint of color. Some are more pigmented than others.
When used with a cream base, I find they will last all day on me. The texture can be powdery. I like the convenience of the small packaging.

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"This exquisite, delicate, pigment payoff makes cheeks radiant combined with a healthy-looking glow. Infused with texturizing agents, skin feels smooth and pores are minimized.

INGREDIENTS:
Talc, Mica, Paraffinium Liquidum (Mineral Oil), Zinc Stearate, Titanium Dioxide(CI 77891), Kaolin , Petrolatum Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Iron Oxides(CI 77491 , CI 77492 , CI 77499), Red No.6 Lake (CI 15850), Ultramarines (CI 77007)"


COY mauve with shimmer



FLUSHED bubble gum pink with shimmer




SHY soft matte baby pink



GLOW soft pinky - coral with micro fine shimmer



BRONZED gold with shimmer



I love them all.

I give these 4 out of 5 stars. Why 4? Used alone, these blushes do not have staying power. When stacked over a cream blush base, and set with translucent powder. For me, they work just fine. The powdery texture may be off putting to some. This could get pretty messy if you are not careful.

Starry Blush Palette

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I love this palette. It's BEAUTIFUL! There are 3 blushes & 3 bronzers.
It comes with bonuses of a 4" rectangular mirror & 2 WHACK lil brushes.

I have #1.



Swatches





I love to stack my powder blush over cream blush. The light pinks are not really an issue for me. LOVE THEM!

The bronzers are GORGEOUS! Incredible as facial or brow highlights.
It's an awesome, affordable gift for someone just starting out in makeup.

There are 3 other palettes available.



You can buy these for $4.99 each from
http://www.richon.com

or for $8.00 OUCH!

http://www.cherryculture.com

MAC Plum Foolery Powder Blush

Faintly plum (Sheertone Shimmer)

I LOVE this blush! Sheertones are subtle, so you can build them. I love to stack mine with a cream blush.



Special Thanks to Minzi. :O)