It was one of those weekend days today when I wanted to do something different but ended having a lazy day instead filled with lethargy. DH was playing his ps3, this new game that I got which seems pretty fun and my little one is sound asleep being sick these days with flu.
Anyhow coming to my latest purchase, as the title already describes it, its a creme blush by MAC. I usually just saunter to the MAC outlet here in Oman not really interested in purchasing much. Somehow my appeal for the outlet has gone a bit down. Sure, it is pricey, but price doesn't necessarily always mean best quality as well. I have mixed reviews of various MAC products, but we will come to that in my later blogs. Today I have a totally new experience with one of their blushes.
I went to the store the other day to try out their mascaras but somehow wasn't too thrilled with the one the company manufactured. I was very close to purchasing the 'False Lash Mascara' when my gaze landed on the creme blushes. Truthfully I have always used the basic powder blushes of both drugstore as well as department store brands, in fact I have even used a cheaper variety than that, and I was never impressed at the colour that came onto my cheeks. So my recent thoughts started bouncing onto the more creamier textures, thinking what wonders that might actually do, I always noted on screen how dewy the cheeks looked especially on the blush area, and I wondered if there were actually some products that can give the same finish at home. So here I was at the MAC outlet, gazing at the blushes when I came across their 'Cremeblends' range. The variety in colours wasn't very impressive, but my gaze got glued to a lovely bright summery pink colour. It was labelled 'So Sweet, So Easy'. I purchased it without even trying and brought it home to experiment.
This is what the packaging looks like....
I put the pot in the case in a hurry, which explains the upside down 'MAC'. Upon opening the packaging this is what it looks like...
The lid flips open for us to see...
The first time I opened, I saw tiny oil droplets on top of the product but upon running my finger in one smooth motion, the drops incorporated in the product to give me a beautiful colour swatch..
Its a very light, dewy yet gorgeous pink shade which is buildable to become more dark. The above swatch is just one swipe of finger.
Company Claims:
A blush that manages to make a simple blush state-of-the-art. Creamy, easy to blend medium coverage formula imparts a natural finish that's smooth, dewy-fresh, long lasting.
My Experience:
I used my favourite Armani Maestro Make up fluid and then went on to try this on my cheeks. At first I thought it was a bit difficult to apply with a brush, but I found that using my fingers was easier and better. It was a much smoother application, and the product was not wasted. I got more accuracy with my finger and it gave a better smoother finish. After blending it in, it looked just like a nice normal flush to the skin, unlike the powder blush effect. It merged completely with foundation and I couldn't even tell that I had applies some creamy textured product over the foundation.
The staying power was exceptional. Its been 10 hours since I put it on, and its still there! it hid all my pores and did not make my skin dry or oily. There was a light pink glow throughout the day. A very impressive product from MAC in my experience. I think I will never go back to the powder blushes. Despite my skin being super oily, it did not melt or run down. It stayed and also masked the oiliness in my cheeks.
Price:
10.5 Omani rial (22$ elsewhere), at all MAC outlets in the country.
Overall:
Every bit worth, I would definitely buy it again once I run out!
Anyhow coming to my latest purchase, as the title already describes it, its a creme blush by MAC. I usually just saunter to the MAC outlet here in Oman not really interested in purchasing much. Somehow my appeal for the outlet has gone a bit down. Sure, it is pricey, but price doesn't necessarily always mean best quality as well. I have mixed reviews of various MAC products, but we will come to that in my later blogs. Today I have a totally new experience with one of their blushes.
I went to the store the other day to try out their mascaras but somehow wasn't too thrilled with the one the company manufactured. I was very close to purchasing the 'False Lash Mascara' when my gaze landed on the creme blushes. Truthfully I have always used the basic powder blushes of both drugstore as well as department store brands, in fact I have even used a cheaper variety than that, and I was never impressed at the colour that came onto my cheeks. So my recent thoughts started bouncing onto the more creamier textures, thinking what wonders that might actually do, I always noted on screen how dewy the cheeks looked especially on the blush area, and I wondered if there were actually some products that can give the same finish at home. So here I was at the MAC outlet, gazing at the blushes when I came across their 'Cremeblends' range. The variety in colours wasn't very impressive, but my gaze got glued to a lovely bright summery pink colour. It was labelled 'So Sweet, So Easy'. I purchased it without even trying and brought it home to experiment.
This is what the packaging looks like....
I put the pot in the case in a hurry, which explains the upside down 'MAC'. Upon opening the packaging this is what it looks like...
The lid flips open for us to see...
Company Claims:
A blush that manages to make a simple blush state-of-the-art. Creamy, easy to blend medium coverage formula imparts a natural finish that's smooth, dewy-fresh, long lasting.
My Experience:
I used my favourite Armani Maestro Make up fluid and then went on to try this on my cheeks. At first I thought it was a bit difficult to apply with a brush, but I found that using my fingers was easier and better. It was a much smoother application, and the product was not wasted. I got more accuracy with my finger and it gave a better smoother finish. After blending it in, it looked just like a nice normal flush to the skin, unlike the powder blush effect. It merged completely with foundation and I couldn't even tell that I had applies some creamy textured product over the foundation.
The staying power was exceptional. Its been 10 hours since I put it on, and its still there! it hid all my pores and did not make my skin dry or oily. There was a light pink glow throughout the day. A very impressive product from MAC in my experience. I think I will never go back to the powder blushes. Despite my skin being super oily, it did not melt or run down. It stayed and also masked the oiliness in my cheeks.
Price:
10.5 Omani rial (22$ elsewhere), at all MAC outlets in the country.
Overall:
Every bit worth, I would definitely buy it again once I run out!
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