REVIEW: YSL cream blush

One of those high end items I've always wanted was a YSL cream blush. They always looked so luxurious and perfect and ever since I was a little girl, the golden packaging seemed to promise me eternal happiness. 

In the meantime I've realized that nothing of the sorts is true, but it can give you the necessary high feeling every beauty addict experiences when shopping at make-up counters they usually avoid because of the high price range.

I finally got my hands on this beauty, in colour number 2, and have to admit that I like it, but don't plan to spend my money on this blush product again. Read on to find out why!

Packaging: What can we say about this? It is gorgeous. It looks great on your vanity or dressing table. It attracts attention and makes you believe you are a princess.

Quality: It applies nicely on the cheeks, is easy to blend out and stays on a lot longer than most cream blushes I've tried. No complaints here whatsoever. 

Price: $38 - €36 The priciest blush I've ever purchased!

Conclusion: Then why wouldn't I repurchase this? For some reason, I don't seem to use this as much as I should, considering the price point of this product. The natural English rose blush look from Keira Knightley as Elisabeth in Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice is perfectly achieved with this blush. However, it takes more time than using my beloved powder blushes, and the effect is just so-so. I am not as much in love with it as it has already been the case with previous blushes. Sorry YSL, but I'm a little disappointed! However, it is still a nice product.

Have you used this product before? Do you prefer cream or powder blushes?

Xoxo,
Anine

Bourjois cream blushes

Bourjois has really been stepping up their makeup game the last years and for summer, they’ve created a beautiful collection to create natural, but statement looks! I find cream blushes one of the best ways to create a very natural makeup, by using a light, colorful blush color.

These blushes contain papaver extracts, apricot extracts and mango butter extracts for comfort, shine and softness. The blushes come in four colors: 01 Nude Velvet, 02 Healthy Glow, 03 Rose tender and 04 Sweet Cherry. I tried out the first three colors.

I have to admit that I hadn’t tried that many cream blushes before, but I can say that I really like these cream blushes. I apply them with my fingers or with my Real Techniques Expert Face Brush.

I really love these blushes, they are perfect for a nice, healthy looking, flushed cheek with just a tiny amount of shimmer. These blushes feel very creamy, but dry to a powder finish once applied on the skin. 

Here you can see how color 01 is applied on my skin. It doesn't show up as good as I'd like it to, but you can notice a slight wash of color and a sheen on the top of my cheekbones. THAT'S the blush!

I feel like they also stain a bit, which I find very convenient because I NEED longlasting beauty products since I’m not a 'reapply' kind of girl. A big thumbs up for this product!

These blushes are available in the Belgian drugstores since this month and retail for €10.99 for 2.5 grams or 0.088 oz.

What is your favorite cream blush product?

Xoxo,

Anine