Cheek Products Archives

Pat McGrath Supernova Siren Cheek Trio Review & Swatches

Pat McGrath Supernova Siren Divine Blush, Bronze, and Glow Trio ($52.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette that leaned a bit more on the darker spectrum (compared to the other two released) in depth. The quality was decent across the board, though I found the bronzer and blush to be on the powdery side and not my favorite texture applied to bare skin (relative to other offerings). Burnished Honey is a dark, reddish-brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. Medium, buildable pigmentation (as marketed) Smooth, finely-milled, somewhat powdery and thinner than the permanent version Applied evenly Continue Reading…

Pat McGrath Nirvana in Bloom Cheek Trio Review & Swatches

Pat McGrath Nirvana in Bloom Divine Blush, Bronze, and Glow Trio ($52.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette that leaned a bit more medium (compared to the other two released) in depth. The quality was decent across the board, though I found the bronzer and blush to be on the powdery side and not my favorite texture applied to bare skin (relative to other offerings). Bronze Nirvana is a medium, coppery-orange with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. Medium, buildable pigmentation (as marketed) Smooth, finely-milled, somewhat powdery and thinner than the permanent version Applied evenly to Continue Reading…

Pat McGrath Fleurever Nude Cheek Trio Review & Swatches

Pat McGrath Fleurever Nude Divine Blush, Bronze, and Glow Trio ($52.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette that leaned a bit lighter (compared to the other two released) in depth. I wasn’t thrilled with the highlighter texture; despite being more finely-milled, it looked drier applied to my skin due to the general dustiness/dryness of the formula. The bronzer was comparable to the permanent range, though it did feel thinner to me. Nude Honey is a light-medium brown with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. Medium, buildable pigmentation (as marketed) Smooth, finely-milled, somewhat powdery and thinner than Continue Reading…

Dior Splendid Rose Rouge Blush Review & Swatches

Dior Splendid Rose (621) Rouge Blush ($48.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a medium-dark, reddish-plum with moderate, warm undertones and a satin finish. Medium, buildable coverage (as intended) Lightly powdery, slightly thicker texture Picked up well with dry brush, blended out nicely Long-wearing (8 hours before fading)

Dior Precious Rose Rouge Blush Review & Swatches

Dior Precious Rose (211) Rouge Blush ($48.00 for 0.22 oz.) is a light-medium peach with moderate, warm undertones–not too pink, not too orange-based–paired with a mostly matte finish. Medium, buildable coverage (as intended) Lightly powdery, slightly thicker texture Picked up well with dry brush, blended out nicely Long-wearing (8 hours before fading)

Chanel Duo Lumiere Highlighter Review & Swatches

Chanel Duo Lumiere Illuminating Powder Duo ($70.00 for 0.26 oz.) includes a peachy champagne and a lighter, champagne gold that combine to create a soft, golden peach with flecks of gold sparkle throughout. It had more of a translucent base, so it will definitely take on the depth and tone of one’s natural coloring more than some highlighters. It did have a more “glittery” finish, which I know some love and others steer clear of. Semi-sheer to medium, buildable pigmentation Smooth, finely-milled, lightly emollient; no powderiness Applied evenly and blended out well Long-wearing (8.5 hours before fading)

NARS All That Glitters Cheek Palette Review & Swatches

NARS All That Glitters Light Reflecting Cheek Palette ($60.00 for 0.60 oz.) is a new, limited edition cheek palette that included six shades with varying levels of shimmer but all had some sheen to them. The formula was a gel-powder-based blush, which meant that they felt firm to the touch but picked up well with a moderately-dense brush and had a “melted” effect on skin that gave it a more seamless result. All six shades were similar in feel and application, and the biggest “con” of the palette was that it was more pigmented than marketed, but the firmness of Continue Reading…

Charlotte Tilbury Fair-Medium Hollywood Blush & Glow Glide Palette Review & Swatches

Charlotte Tilbury Fair-Medium Hollywood Blush & Glow Glide Palette ($29.00 for 0.26 oz.) is a new, limited edition blush and highlighter duo featuring a bright, mid-tone pink blush paired with a pink-peach highlighter. Both shades were pigmented, blendable, and long-wearing. Fair-Medium (Blush) is a bright, medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. Opaque pigmentation Soft, finely-milled, not powdery Applied evenly and blended out well Long-wearing (8.5 hours of good wear) Fair-Medium (Highlighter) is a medium, pinky-peach with moderate, warm undertones and a metallic finish. Opaque pigmentation Moderately dense, slightly thick, best with fuller brushes Applied evenly and Continue Reading…

Tom Ford Rose Irise Highlighter Review & Swatches

Tom Ford Beauty Rose Irise Glow Highlighter ($90.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a very pale pink with moderate, warm undertones and a luminous sheen. Nearly opaque pigmentation in one layer, but it was easy to sheer out/build up as desired Moderately dense feel, gel-powder formulation Applied evenly and blended out well Long-wearing (9 hours before fading)

Tom Ford Gran Paradis Highlighter Review & Swatches

Tom Ford Beauty Gran Paradis Glow Highlighter ($90.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a light, peachy gold with strong, warm undertones and a luminous sheen that didn’t emphasize skin texture but still had a noticeable glow. Opaque pigmentation in one layer, but it was easy to sheer out/build up as desired Moderately dense feel, gel-powder formulation Applied evenly and blended out well Long-wearing (9 hours before fading)