Blushes for Spring 2014

Hey. I feel weird posting this because I feel like spring is already basically over. But I'm posting it anyway because I love these blushes too much! And I'll be keeping up the look I talked about in the previous post for a while longer. Here we go! Where we'll stop, nobody knows!!!

Milani Baked Powder Blush in Red Vino

I've already ranted and raved about how much I love this blush. It really just makes you look like you're flushed, and it's gorgeous! It packs quite a punch, though, so build it up slowly!

Milani Baked Powder Blush in Bella Rosa

This is great for a lighter flush. It still has the red in it like your blood so it can simulate a blush, but the pink in it makes it look younger. I wish the camera was doing it justice. You need to go wherever Milani is sold near you, and take a look!

Jordana Blush Powder in Apple Cheeks

I bought this at the same time I bough Bella Rosa because I was hoping it would be a dupe. Milani and Jordana are owned by the same people, so sometimes there's a little bit of crossover. And if wasn't a dupe for Bella Rosa, I was hoping it would be a dupe for a discontinued blush from the Milani minerals blush line, Mai Tai. I haven't compared them yet (whoops), but I don't care if they're dupes--I love the blush all by itself! It's a bit more warm toned, kinda red, kinda orange. If I thought it would be a dupe for Bella Rosa, the lighting must have been playing tricks on my eyes in the store! I think I was also influenced by the name.

Ioni Powder Blush in Ecstasy

Most of the blushes I recommend for the look fall more on the cool side of the spectrum, but a warm-toned blush can also provide a beautiful flush. This blush does it quite well. The warm tones make you look more summery, though. I often wear this when I have a blue eye look going on.

Wet n Wild ColorIcon Blusher in Heather Silk

This is kind of the epitome of a rose blush. It's muted and soft, but it still shows up. It gives a gorgeous flush if you're aiming for a more subtle look. It's a bit more difficult to be subtle with the first two blushes.

Flower Beauty Ready, Set, Glow!
Blush/Bronzer Duo in Gloriously Golden

And when I'm not wanting a super flushed look, a matte light pink blush gives just the right touch to give your face color and brightness. I wore this without any kind of base (i.e. no foundation, cream blush, etc.) and it surprised me with its behavior. It didn't stand out as a color, but it just kind of worked into my skin to make my cheeks look tinged. It looked really natural. I liked it a lot. If I put a base under it, it stands out much more as a color of its own.

E.L.F. Studio Blush in Pink Passion

And here you can see the effect sunlight can have on makeup! Over the past year this blush has been pretty regularly exposed to light, and the top has been bleached from sun light coming in through the little window in the packaging. This blush is a good option if you don't want to buy the Flower Beauty blush. They're pretty similar in color, and the E.L.F. blush is only $3 compared to $10. Plus, the E.L.F. product is just a blush, so if you don't care about the bronzer and want to save money, go for Pink Passion.

I hope you have a wonderful day!

~Stacie

Here's a doodle I made. This is the kind of blush I'm thinking of when I apply blush. I hope you enjoy the silly doodle that got a little out of hand.