When the Essence Ready for Boarding Collection came out, it was the lip and cheek cremes that caught my attention. Bright, vibrant shades of dark pink and a gorgeous coral, they called my name. No matter how far and wide I searched I was unable to come across one that hadn't had grotty little fingers rammed into the product, leaving behind fingerprints and an assortment of coloured fluffy things.
The collection came and went and I accepted that I'd missed out yet again, until I found this little beauty hidden in the dark depths of the Target Revlon stand for $3.99 - unopened and all!
I love this shade, I love it, love it, love it. It is such a bright, vibrant hot pink that looks terribly scary (especially for a blush) but can be blended out to give such a healthy, rosy glow. As for the lips, I am able to apply this fairly easily as a stain or a thicker lip colour without having to fiddle around for ages.
I do really like cream blushes, but I tend to use them less often than my powder blushes because they do require more effort to apply. When I'm getting ready during the week I have very limited time so whatever is quickest wins. As a result, this little beauty doesn't get worn all that often.However! When I do wear this I am reminded of how lovely it really is, and how natural looking cream blushes appear to be no matter what shade they are. Yes, it is really fiddly and you have to be so careful that you don't end up looking like a clown, but when used correctly it is so beautiful.
Because I am lazy, when I apply this on my cheeks I tend to just wear it as a lip colour too, and although it may sounds a little bit too matchy-matchy, when sheered out on the cheeks you can't really tell that it is the same product.
I love this as a lip colour and I find that the application, unlike when used as a blush, is a piece of cake.
As a blush the lasting power is pretty good, although in the really hot weather it's not wonderful. As a lip product it lasts forever but is very drying and requires a moisture top up (whether it be through a gloss or lip balm).
Like many Essence products, this has a sweet vanilla kind of fragrance that I love.
I am quite impressed with this although I wouldn't spend big bucks on it. Fortunately, as it is an Essence product, I don't have to. I give this 7 out of 10.
Wow, the colour of this is quite lovely! I often opt for powder products over creams as well. Only because I feel as powder products last longer on my skin. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful colour. I generally choose powders because they are so much easier to work with.
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I really wanted these lip and cheek creams too! But also all the ones I came across had grubby finger marks in them. I wish Target would seal their products like Priceline do! It looks lovely though!
ReplyDeleteUgh, It frustrates me so much when the Essence stands are completely ruined and all the products half used. I wish Essence would just seal their products in the first place.
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Me too! I couldn't find any that didn't have finger prints all over it.. the worst part was that there was a tester available!
DeleteArgh. Makes me so cross. When there is a designated tester there is absolutely no excuse!
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I have this as well!
ReplyDeleteI like cream blushes but I don't like how they're sticky if you don't put a powder on top.
I can't say I have a problem with them feeling sticky - I never put a powder on top.
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I think you were meant to have this blush, finding it like that! It's such a pretty colour, perfect for spring/ summer. I wish I had essence near me. I've found the Real Techniques contour brush is really good to apply cream blush, if you have it I'd recommend to give it a go! xx
ReplyDeleteI think I was meant to too! :) It is a very spring/summery kind of shade. Thanks so much for the recommendation - I was just thinking about good brushes for cream blushes the other day and had no idea where to start. Thanks!
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I don't have anything like this colour in my blush collection (though I guess I could always apply a bit of a lipstick in a similar shade to my cheeks). I didn't see this when the collection launched - would've probably snapped it up for only $4!
ReplyDeleteIt is quite a bold, unique colour. They had two shades...the other, more peachy shade I found to be more appealing but I am still very happy with this one!
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Sounds like a fair review and as you say, the good thing about Essence is you're never splashing out too much money on a product!
ReplyDeleteEssence is so great in that respect - it's lovely to have a fairly good quality brand that isn't ridiculously expensive. I mean, it's hardly a comparison to Inglot or MAC but their products do the job and they are fun to use.
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Hi! it´s a great colour :-)
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It is a great colour!
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