Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Pretty Heart Blushes

The much lauded day of romance that is synonymous with hearts and flowers has passed us once more, and yet still love remains in all facets of life. Rather than sharing these beautiful product images on February 14th, I chose to withhold them and celebrate love in an everyday setting- today is just a regular day, and here they are! I am a strong advocate for pretty cosmetics, and blush is just about the prettiest a product there is. Patterned blushes are among my favourites within my blush drawer (yes, I need a whole drawer just for them!) and these sweet choices make me swoon with ease.
Physician’s Formula are known for their interesting powder designs, and this Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Blush in Rose ($21.95 AUD) is no exception. Comprised of various shades of pink ranging  from baby pink to neutral and plum toned pink, the overall shade is best described as a hot pink shade. The formula leaves a great glowy look to the cheek, thanks to the multi-reflective pearls within the powder itself. Though I can’t vouch for the plant extracts that are there to produce endorphins to promote a feeling of happiness, I definitely break out into a smile every time I see this pan of hearts so I guess it works anyway.
The Stila Make me Blush powder is yet another stunner that was sadly limited edition from a few years back. The great news is that Stila are definitely on the pretty blush bandwagon, and each year release a new heart designed blush around this romantic time of year. The 2013 offering (a 4 square pale pink pan, check 'emmabovary' on Instagram for an image) is better suited to fair complexions, whereas Make me Blush is perhaps a tad darker than necessary. A light hand is vital for a nice application on Snow White cheeks like mine.  Much more red-toned when compared to the PF Rose, the fine golden overspray imparts a warm shimmer to the cheeks before revealing coral hearts underneath, and the true colour of the blush is definitely coral overall. I use a stippling brush when I wear this, and prefer the shade that sits under the hearts rather than the initial shade with the overspray included. The great thing about the Stila limited editions is that they retail for around $25 AUD, making them much more affordable than the majority of blushes us Aussie’s have at our disposal, pretty or otherwise.

Are you one of those people who love pretty blush pans but don’t actually use them, or are you like me and snap a million pictures before throwing it onto your chipmunk cheeks? What do you think of the over the top heart craze?

*Both of these were purchased by me. Honesty, always.

19 comments:

  1. So pretty! I have the Physician's Formula one. x

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  2. Every time I see that Physician's Formula blusher I want it so bad! Not only is it gorgeous but the colour looks amazing too. Wish it was available in the UK!

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    1. @Emma Lou - love the name, that is my nickname ;P Maybe try eBay for it? I assumed the UK would have it, you normally always get things first!

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  3. Omg, so pretty !!!

    this is so femenine, Ill def tr y this blushers :)



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    1. @Hola Flo - Aren't they just so pretty! And very girly, I agree.

      P.S. Thank you so much for commenting, but please be mindful of the 'no link' comment policy.

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  4. I'm not really a blush person, but I would buy these just because they are sooooo cute!!

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    1. @Sarah Oh it is so strange to see someone write that, blushes are my favourite <3 What does your blush collection look like, is it quite small?

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  5. They look so pretty and cute!
    I would use them but not so much that the hearts disappear :P

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    1. @Sheri I agree, they are very pretty. I have my photos, I buy my blushes to enjoy them and get them well loved and messy ;P

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  6. Hahaha MAC's Archie's Girls heart blushes have your name on them. GO GET 'EM! :D

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    1. @Tine I totally have my eye on the plain cheek powders from that collection, wish they would hurry up and come online as I haven't been able to get to a counter yet.

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  7. So cuteeee.. :)
    I sort of see these as like Guerlain meteorites but in a pressed compact.

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    1. @Ling nothing better than cute blushes :) I think the mosaic powders from PF are similar in idea to the Guerlain meteorites, I have the loose meteorites but the smell is quite overpowering to be honest.

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  8. LOVE PRETTY BLUSHES hahahaha! I love when they have pretty designs on my fave proudct too! Makes it that much more special!

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    1. @Tracy I know right!? Obsessed with them. I think that when you have a makeup collection, having pretty AND useful things is key.

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  9. great photos! the physicians formula one looks so well made! although i like the stila blush colors (with and without gold) more!

    xo; L&M
    www.twoplicates.blogspot.com

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    1. @twoplicates Thanks so much, these were a joy to photograph haha. The quality is definitely there for PF, a nice and chunky blush. I tend to wear PF more but am getting into red-toned blushes now!

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  10. Dear Emma, I'm such a lippie fiend and am trying oh so hard not to be a blush fiend too...but you are just not helping me by posting these awesome looking blushers!! Loving the look of the Physician's Formula blush - so so sweet!!!

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