Thursday 10 July 2014

SPOTLIGHT: Rediscovering Powder Blushes (Part 2)...

Following on from Part 1, here's a few more of the powder blushes that I've been collecting, and am loving right now - one was a freebie, one was a prize, and the other two I purchased. I'm still using Australis Chocolate Truffle cream blush as a base on most days, but adding a couple of flicks of any one of these gorgeous powders is bringing another dimension of colour and shape to my face. I really must have been crazy to give them up for so long...


This first beautifully boxed Benefit blush was one of the delights in the beautyheaven goody bag I scored at the recent Beauty Degustation event. ROCKATEUR is a subtle and soft rose pink embedded with minute particles of gold - it's a tad too reflective for me to build it up enough for sufficient colour, but applied as an illuminator along the tops of my cheekbones, hey I'm ready to rock :-) This is the only really shimmery blush in my kit - I normally avoid them like the plague because the light has a tendency to bounce off them and accentuate my enlarged pores and creases, but not this playful little hotsy totsy. Adore the packaging of this range, which includes an in-lid mirror and baby brush nestled on top of a protective plastic insert - sheer genius 



Benefit HERVANA came in my Blogstar prize box - the inspired mix of coloured segments all tone together to create a flush that never EVER looks fake. I have swirl my brush about 6 times (washing machine action lol) to pick up enough pigment to give my cheeks a natural glow, but the result can only be described as "natural radiance". It's not completely matte - there are microscopic sparkles in both the lightest and apricot shades to break up an otherwise flat finish, but not enough to give this older gal any grief. These powders are so finely milled that there's never any excess left in the cute-as-a-button box either - quite remarkable really, but hey for $51, I kinda expect something reasonably close to perfection :-)



And next we have ModelCo PEACH BELLINI. I first encountered this pretty shade as a freebie on a magazine cover, but a few months later I had a severe attack of the clumsies and dropped it on the floor - cracked into several large chunks (and a whole heap of powdery bits) and made a huge mess on my carpet. I was totally bummed because it's a magical hue that goes with almost half my winter wardrobe, and I was tickled peach to find it on special for $10 a few weeks ago at Coles. It blends beautifully, and seems to accentuate my hair colour (not that it needs any boosting lol). The plastic case is modern and comfortingly sturdy, and it came with a baby kabuki brush that's been stashed away in my drawer - too tiny for everyday use, but it will be handy when I'm travelling...



And here's the oldest one in my kit - found this at Aldi on one of those "specials" tables, along with a bronzer (which I've completely used up) and a couple of stunning lip glosses. It's great value for under $8 - a similar shade to the ModelCo one, but a tad more orange, and a notch brighter. The loose powder makes it a bit messy for transporting, but the finish on my cheeks is superb. The problem with gems like this from Aldi is that you only ever see them once, or maybe twice in 12 months if you're lucky. Oh how I wish this Minerals range was included in their standard stock along the back wall...


Well my lovelies, that's it for Part 2, but there's more to come I can assure you :-)

Take care of you,
kats xxx

12 comments:

  1. Oh you have the prettiest blushes Kat! Look at Rockateur and Hervana *swoon*, I wish I could wear the peachy/orange blush shades but on my cool skin tone it's hard to pull off so I prefer rosey pinks/berry shades :)

    I adore your SPOTLIGHT series oh so much! Keep up the fabulous work lovely xo

    I'm glad you were reunited with the ModelCo blush after picking it up at such a great price! That Lacura one sounds fun and well-suited to you, once again, a great price seeing it's a mineral product. Hello Ms Bargain Queen ;)

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    1. Hey gorgeous - just adore pink and berry blushes, didn't ever wear peach or terracotta until a consultant at the Prescriptive counter told me I could wear either warm or cool colors. Then it was a matter of finding the right shade of peach, but I'd not even considered orangey or reddish hues till then :-) Thanks for your ever so supportive feedback themissus ♡♡♡

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  2. Oh my gosh, those Benefit blushes look so amazing- I'm yet to try one!

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    1. Well it's no wonder hon, they're pretty darn pricey - even though they're fabulous, I doubt I would have bought them, was just lucky to score both through bh. Hey they might be available in beautorium one day fingers crossed ♡

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  3. Kats you've inspired me to run into my room right now to grab a blush to put on. I just love blushers! They come in the most beautiful colours. Check out that Benefit Hervana one! Holy moly it is pretty.

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    1. Hey there Sugarplum, loving that we have a blush-bond too sweetheart ♥ I'm living proof that being a beautyheaven member has Benefits lol xxx

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    2. hehe me too. If it wasn't for beauty heaven I wouldn't of E met you. And never would of learn't all those wonderful eye tricks that you have taught me. Seriously Kats you have taught me so much! And I often think of you when doing my face for the day.

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    3. Oh hon I could go on about the thousand and one ways my life has changed because of bh - how empty it would be without you my precious, I've formed so many wonderful friendships, and I certainly wouldn't have started blogging if I hadn't joined ♥

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  4. I am dribbling over your benefit blushes!!! I hope benefit will make an appearance at the next beautorium :)

    LilynotLouise | Beauty and Food

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    1. Ahh Lily, we can only hope, and keep our fingers crossed - there's certainly more in the range I'm itching to try xxx

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  5. Rocateur blush is only shimmery at first, once you get through the over-spray the finish changes to satin. Great post :)

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    1. Great news Magda - I've only used mine 4 or 5 times but if the shimmer does diminish, I'm looking forward to being more generous with the coverage :-)

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