I am head over heels for YSL in general, but it was this range of cream blushes which ignited the spark in my heart for the brand.
I adore the packaging that these blushes come in, the little gold topped glass pots are very sturdy and I think they are really beautiful.
The blush is a cream to powder formula, and I would describe the finish as velvety but still very natural on the skin. It is a very buildable colour, and looks beautiful applied sheerly or layered on for a stronger look (which is how I prefer to wear this shade)
I like to keep my YSL products in their original packaging, not too sure why but they sure look pretty all lined up!
I love the way that these resemble ltitle creamy cups of colour, and they smell fresh and fruity, but in a subtle way that isn't too overpowering for me.
#05 Fuschia Temptation is a bright pink shades which leans on the cool side, and gives a nice flush to the cheeks.
I decided to compare this to the other shade I have in this formula, which is #02 Powdery Rose. It is a warm pink shade that is absolutely amazing, and my favourite out of the two.The reason for the texture of Powdery Rose is because I apply this with my Royal & Langnickel stippling brush. I find that dabbing it into the pot and then pushing it into the cheek works well, and I finish by buffing it out with the same brush to get the perfect flushed look that lasts all day long.
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Unblended swatches of the two shades.
Blended swatches of the two shades.
The Creme de Blushes were limited edition last year, but I recently saw one of the shades available at a Myer counter so they may be repromoted soon. You can purchase this shade along with others at Strawberrynet here, the price there swings between $35 and $40. From memory Chris paid $65 for Powdery Rose at Myer and I purchased Fuschia Temptation from Strawberrynet for $36. If I had to choose one blush formula to use for the rest of my life, it would be this one, no doubt in my mind. I love Fuschia Temptation and though Powdery Rose is my favourite shade, I still think this is a must have!
Have you tried the YSL Creme De Blush range?
What is your ultimate blush formulation?
