When I saw these gorgeous BYS blush trios for $4.50 at my
local discount store, I knew I had to take them all home with me. The RRP price is $6.50, and I would still happily pay that per palette, no problems. I love the
idea of having three blush shades in one handy palette, and I love that the
packaging is clear on top so that you can see which palette you are picking up
at a glance.
The packaging, while feeling a little cheap, is still really
sturdy and has the positive feature of being really slim so it sits in my blush
drawer with ease. I have a stack of the BYS blush singles which I also like,
but I really think they’ve stepped it up with such bright shades this time
around! All you need is the Real Techniques Stippling Brush for these to all be
wearable, and just remember that a light hand works wonders with blushes like
this and you’ll be fine. I have been wearing primarily these for well over a
month now, and am showing no signs of stopping!
My obsession with bright pink cheeks has meant that On
The Brightside has really won my heart over. I would say that I wear all 3
shades from this one pretty regularly, including the matte coral pink and the
shimmery paler pink as well. For dolly pink lovers (Chanel Pink Explosion, MAC
Dollymix, etc.) this is a bargain.
I would have to say that my very favourite palette from the
4 available is Coral Me In, and it is all because of that shimmery
centre shade. I fell head over heels for this pretty shade, and the shimmer is
so beautiful when buffed into the skin with my stippling brush that I just can’t
get over it. Signs of blush obsession,
anyone? It really makes me look 'glowy' rather than shimmery, and we all love that!
The fourth and final palette to choose from is probably my
least favourite, though I think it would be the most wearable for the masses if
my guess is correct. Heart Skipped A Beat is a trio of paler pink
shades, one with a nice plummy tone, one a candy floss sort of tone and a mid
tone in the centre. I think they are still really pretty and have been wearing
them quite a bit as well, but we have to pick favourites in this beauty bloggin’
biz, ya know?
All of that being said, I would highly recommend that you
grab a palette or two if you happen to track them down. They are being released
as we speak, with lots of shelves already full of the bright trios. While you
aren’t getting Burberry quality silkiness in the formula (or the luxe
packaging) these are much better than their price tag suggests, and I have had
no problems with them being too chalky or powdery since I apply them with the
best brush - Cough buy the RT stippling
brush cough.
Which palette would you grab for first?
Do you prefer shimmery blushes to matte or satin finishes?
*I purchased all of these with my own money. Honesty,always.
