Cheeky:MAC Hipness

MAC Hipness Blush

Limited Edition (MAC To The Beach 2010 and Fafi 2008 Collection)

Hipness Blush: Light pink with a bit of coral. It contains tiny specks of shimmer, but once applied, the shimmer disappears.

I applied a sheer application, but this blush tends to stay light however it is applied.

All pictures taken in natural lighting (no flash).

Cheeky:MAC Blossoming

My first 'Cheeky' Post! Woo hoo!

I picked up Blossoming blushcreme pearl in 2009 from the Cosmetic Company Store because it just appeared to be the perfect semi-matte pink, with a hint of peach undertones. It is definitely not semi matte. After swatching the top layer, I found little bits of silver glitter. Not shimmer, glitter. Even after applying a transparent powder on top, by the end of the day you are left with colorless cheeks and a few straggling glitter particles. If they made finer particles, this would make for a perfect pink cream blush!

The color, on the other hand, gives you a beautiful rosy glow. Blossoming is one of my favorite cream blushes to wear all year round. It's definitely possible to have an intense pop of color or a subtle look to avoid anything too severe.

I discovered that the most effective way of applying this blush is by dabbing a small amount on the apple of your cheeks then take a brush like the MAC 188 (small duo fiber brush) and blend it out in small, circular motions.

Wears great with: tinted moisturizer, liquid foundation, powder blush (on top), transparent powder (on top)

Avoid: applying this on top of powder foundation (this will make it look cakey and not melt onto your skin)

Sheer layer, without setting powder