Review: MAC Satin Blush in Fleur Power

I was sorting through my traincase last night when I found this blush. Funny, i do not even recall having purchased this. It looks pretty on the pan, but since I've always been partial towards the sheertone shimmer finish of MAC blushes (this is satin), this did not capture much of my attention.

MAC describes this as soft bright pinkish coral. I will say this is more of a warm pink with a slight hint of coral on my NC35 skin tone. Here is what it looks like when swatched :

Looks pretty right? This is the kind of blush that gives you that natural looking flushed look. This blush is so versatile this would look good on almost all skintones. 


PROS
- highly pigmented so make sure to apply with a light hand
- staying power is very good
- powder is finely milled and applies smoothly
- this blush gives a natural looking flushed look


CONS
- a bit too powdery


FINAL THOUGHTS
Though a pretty color, this is not one of my favorite MAC blushes. As I've mentioned, i tend to be partial towards sheertone shimmer finishes because i love the glow it gives. This being satin, thus almost matte, it lacks that oomph i need in a blush. This is great for a natural everyday look though for office, school, or during casual days. Will i repurchase? Probably no. It will take forever before i hit the pan. 


Do you have Fleur Power? What do you think? 


♥ blushbaby

Review: Sleek Rose Gold VS. NARS Super Orgasm

There's been so much talk about Sleek Rose Gold being a very close dupe for NARS Orgasm. As I don't have NARS Orgasm anymore (sold it as the color barely showed up on me), I will instead do a comparison between Sleek Rose Gold and NARS Super Orgasm.

PACKAGING

NARS: rubbery matte square case. the rubbery casing easily attracts dirt. case easily looks worn out after continued use.

SLEEK: hard plastic matte case. does not easily attract dirt. 

Sleek is slightly smaller than NARS in terms of packaging. 

PRICE & CONTENT

NARS: P1,350 for 4.8g of product

SLEEK: P450 for 8g of product

You do the math. 

COLOR

NARS: Peachy pink with chunky gold sparkles

SLEEK: Peachy pink with gold sheen

From the pan, Super Orgasm looks more pink than peach, while Rose Gold looks more coral than pink. The gold sparkles in Super Orgasm is more visible while Rose Gold has sort of micro shimmers instead.

Left: NARS Super Orgasm/ Right: Sleek Rose Gold

When swatched, both look very similar in color. The golden sheen in Rose Gold is what differentiates it from Super Orgasm. Super Orgasm gives no golden sheen, but tiny shimmers on the face (provided you tap off the chunky glitters). You need to tap off your brush before applying (Super Orgasm) on the face lest you'll end up looking like a disco ball. Rose Gold also looks slightly more darker here because it's a few times more pigmented than Orgasm so one heavy swipe can make a huge difference.

Left: NARS Super Orgasm/ Right: Sleek Rose Gold

PIGMENTATION

Rose Gold is definitely more pigmented than Rose Gold. You will notice this with just one swipe. In one swipe, Super Orgasm comes out a bit sheer, whereas Rose Gold immediately gives full coverage. 

POWDER QUALITY

Both blushes are finely milled. They're both not chalky and both don't have fallouts. Super Orgasm is slightly rough to the touch though (on the pan) due to the chunky glitters. 

OVERALL THOUGHTS

Rose Gold is surely the runaway winner here. From the price alone (P1,350 vs. P450), Rose Gold hits the home run.

Undoubtedly, NARS makes one of the best blushes in the makeup world, and they've become a cult favorite for a reason. Their infamous blush Orgasm has been duped by almost every makeup brand in the world. As to the quality of NARS blushes, I have no question there. However, due to this brand's steep price, a lot of people are taken aback. This is where dupes come in. You get almost the same color for only a fraction of the price. Sleek Rose Gold is an excellent dupe for Super Orgasm. Probably even the best. The quality of this blush is not sacrificed by it's price so you have a sure winner here. 

If you've been dying to have Super Orgasm, or probably even Orgasm, try out Rose Gold! 

♥ blushbaby

Review: Sleek Blush in Rose Gold is LOVE!

Sleek Blush in Rose Gold

Sleek Blush in Rose Gold

I have found a gem in Sleek's Rosegold blush! The color is so pretty on the pan, and even more so when swatched. The color is peachy pink with a gold sheen to it. On my NC35 skin, it's more peach than pink. The golden sheen is really pretty and gives a highlighted effect on your cheeks. It's like putting on blush and highlighter at the same time. Super Pretty!

It's great with my NC35 skin tone, and I would assume it would look great with most skin tones too. The color is very universal. I have to warn though that this blush is VERY pigmented so make sure to use a light hand when applying. With a light hand and my ELF Stippling Brush, the result is really good - a pinky peach golden glow on my cheeks. Here's a swatch of how lovely this blush is:  

Sleek Rose Gold (Applied heavily)

Here's how pretty the blush is on the cheeks.

PROS

- very pretty peachy pink color with gold sheen

- 8g of product for P400? What a steal!

- powder is finely milled. applies smoothly.

- super pigmented

- staying power is above average

- gives a lovely sheen on your face - no highlighter needed! 

- packaging is sleek and compact (i just love matte cases!)

- some say this is a very close dupe to the cult favorite NARS Orgasm

CONS

- due to the sheen, this will tend to highlight large pores on the cheeks (if you have large pores)

- available only online. Sleek has no physical store in the Philippines. 

- i can't think of anything else! 

OVERALL THOUGHTS

For only P400 and with such great color and quality, this blush is a steal! The color is really pretty and universally flattering i would highly recommend this to be a staple in every girls makeup stash. If you've been dying to have NARS Orgasm but taken aback by its price, this will be a great replacement. 

TIPS

- since the blush is crazily pigmented, make sure to apply with a light hand. It is so easy to go overboard with this blush. Start with a light application and just build until you reach your desired color intensity. 

Do you own Rose Gold? How do you find it? 

♥ blushbaby

Sleek Blushes Haul

I finally got hold of the most talked about blushes - Sleek! I have been reading so many great reviews about these blushes that i couldn't wait to get my hands on a few. I got mine at Updated Trends for P400.00 a piece. Sleek is a UK drugstore brand makeup, these costs only £3.50 (about P230.00) in UK. The price range of their products are really cheap, P400 for blushes and lippies, P500 for eyeshadow palettes, etc. There are very limited stocks of Sleek products in local online stores so make sure to grab what you like really fast. 

I love the packaging! They come in a really handy, compact matte casing. They don't look drugstore at all. I've swatched them already, and boy, are the colors lovely and very pigmented too! I promise to make separate reviews of each color. They look so pretty I want to dedicate a single post for each blush. 

TOP L-R: Flamingo, Pomegranate
BOTTOM L-R: Life's A Peach, Rosegold

L-R: Rose Gold, Pomegranate, Life's A Peach, Flamingo

Lovely colors right? I want to haul all of the Sleek blushes. 


♥ blushbaby

Ellana Minerals Powder Blushes in Doll, Fulfillment & Bliss

What the Label Says

Soft-toned powder blushes that are easy to blend, with a light formula that gives you a dusting of color that instantly livens up your complexion, with a healthy rosy glow how it works: *Vitamin E for cell regeneration and moisturizing * Fragrance-free, Paraben-free

Shades:

Comes in a broad selection of shades

 What I got:

FULFILLMENT (Watermelon peach with gold satin finish)

DOLL (Light pink peach with sheer gold finish)

Weight:

Available in 1g & 2.5 grams

Price:

1g - P 100.00
2.5 grams - P 180.00

Swatches

L-R: DOLL, BLISS, AFFECTION

DOLL (swatched heavily to make it show up on my wrist) Looks best with fairer skin tones

FULFILLMENT ( a very pretty peachy pink shade, my favorite!) looks very close to NARS Super Orgasm, minus the glitter

BLISS (an old shade. now discontinued. this looks scary when swatched but is really beautiful on my olive skin when lightly applied.) Best for medium-deep skin tones.

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I love Ellana Minerals. Their Intensive Cover Mineral Foundation in Toffee Mocha is one of my HGs.  The first blush i ever got from them 2 years ago was Bliss (now discontinued). It is still in my makeup stash until now and is still in perfect condition. I have included it in this review as a comparison with the 2 other newer blushes. Doll belongs to their newer shades. Fulfillment is by far my favorite among all Ellana blushes i've tried.

The Good

- pigmentation is crazy! you only need a teeny amount on your brush to give a pop of color on your cheeks. apply too much and you'll look like a clown 

- a little goes a long way. it will take you forever to finish a 2.5gram tub. 

- texture is velvety smooth

- affordable

- excellent staying power, mine stays on the entire day 

The Bad

- can be messy. make sure the lid is tightly closed lest it wrecks havoc on your makeup kit (happened to me twice with my Ellana Minerals Bronzer)
- since it's crazily pigmented, there's a very high risk of over application
 

Tips

- use a high density blush brush when applying mineral blushes (i use a kabuki brush)
- tap tap tap. make sure to tap off your brushes to remove excess blush before applying it to your face
- what i do is i put a small amount of the powder blush on the cap and swirl my brush in the cap, then tap off any excess.

Final Verdict

A+
Great color payoff and texture for the price.
 

What's your favorite Ellana Minerals Blush?

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NARS Blush in Deep Throat

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MAC Sheertone Shimmer Blush in Sunbasque

What the Label Says

Color for the cheeks and face.

Shade: Sunbasque (Peach with Pearl- Sheertone Shimmer)
in 6g/0.21oz

Price:

$19.50 in MAC

Bought this on Ebay for P1,100.00

Swatches

The Good

- no weird smell

- texture is velvety smooth

- this did not broke me out

- staying power is average 

- very good color payoff

 - this is described as peach with pearl but the best way to describe how it shows up on my face is orangey-bronzey-peach

- my favorite finish in MAC Powder blushes is sheertone shimmer because it gives a glowy lit from within look, and this blush does just that

- IMHO, this shade will flatter warm, medium-toned skin
-  this will give your cheeks a natural bronze-ish, orangey-ish (pardon the english) color to your cheeks. perfect for summer!

-  this will also look good with fair skinned ladies but should be applied with a light hand

The Bad

Nothing!

This color is such a keeper! Sunbasque is my official summer blush.

Tip

Make sure to use a light hand when applying this (especially if your Fair-Medium skinned)

I use a stippling brush when applying and slowly build the color until you achieve the color you want. here's me wearing Sunbasque (I'm NC35 for reference):

Final Verdict

A+

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NARS Blush in Super Orgasm

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