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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)

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…

elf Rose You Slay Halo Glow Blush Beauty Wand Review & Swatches

elf Rose You Slay Halo Glow Blush Beauty Wand ($9.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a richer, medium copper base with warm, reddish undertones and fine lighter, more golden copper and pink pearl throughout. Semi-sheer, buildable pigmentation Emollient, lightweight, thin without being watery Spread well over bare skin and on top of foundation without lifting base products Long-wearing (8 hours)

ColourPop Message Me Blush Review & Swatches

ColourPop Message Me Pressed Powder Blush ($12.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a richer, medium copper with moderate, warm orange-leaning undertones paired with a matte finish. It didn’t swatch well, but it applied so much better, which is typical of my experience with this blush formula (so weird). Semi-sheer to medium, buildable coverage (as marketed) Silky-smooth, lightly powdery in the pan Picked up well with brush, applied evenly, blended out nicely Long-wearing (8 hours)

ColourPop Claim It Blush Review & Swatches

ColourPop Claim It Pressed Powder Blush ($12.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a darker peach with strong, warm orange undertones and a matte finish. It didn’t swatch well, but it applied so much better, which is typical of my experience with this blush formula (so weird). Semi-sheer to medium, buildable coverage (as marketed) Silky-smooth, lightly powdery in the pan Picked up well with brush, applied evenly, blended out nicely Long-wearing (8 hours)