August 05, 2011

Blush crazy - MAC & Estee Lauder

I've been going through a bit of a blush obsession lately but up until recently I did not own a cream blush mainly because I didn't know how well they would last on my cheeks, and I didn't want to risk it.

That is until I came across MAC Something Special... and I thought that ... well, it is something special and needs to come home with me! The other purchase, Estee Lauder Peach Nuance, is from a blog sale held by the lovely Delyteful Speaks (who incidentally has the same taste as me in EVERYTHING beauty related).

L/R: Estee Lauder Peach Nuance, MAC Something Special


MAC Something Special
This is a cremeblend formula by MAC which is now part of their permanent line. It's a lovely peachy pink that goes on very smoothly and surprisingly lasts an 8hr day without sliding down to my chin or going patchy. It looks really natural on, and gives a beautiful glow to the face.



Estee Lauder Peach Nuance
I'd read about this blush on so many blogs that I lost count, but never really thought about buying it. I will be honest here, I'm not one to buy from Estee Lauder much because I always get distracted by hipper, cooler brands like Illamasqua and MAC, so I never even set out to purchase this blush. But when I saw it at the blog sale I thought this is my perfect opportunity to try it. The colour graduates from light to dark, from a pale peachy tone to a darker coral tone. The lighter side is too light for me, so I only ever wear it swirled together.


These two blushes are also great for layering to get a totally different colour tone, and make it last for ages. The Peach Nuance over Something Special turns into a lovely warm peach colour that is perfect for summer cheeks.


Have you got any of these blushes? Do you layer your creams and powders?

18 comments :

  1. You have cheekbones to die for. Both the colors are gorgeous.
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  2. I usually use Becca beach tints with the shimmering skin perfector in Opal.Interested in the layering of both.
    jo

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  3. I want to try cream blushes, too, but I am nervous how they might hold up with my oily prone skin. And I love to layer blush!

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  4. This is beautiful on you! In my latest post I layered Benefits Coralista over Something Special :) I love Something Special but I think it goes patchy after a 9-5 shift at the office! xx

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  5. This is beautiful on you! In my latest post I layered Benefits Coralista over Something Special :) I love Something Special but I think it goes patchy after a 9-5 shift at the office! xx

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  6. lovely combo!I love layering cream blushers too! been loving my NYX cream blushers recently, they're amazing:)

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  7. Something Special is next on my list! It looks gorgeous!

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  8. These are so pretty! I love peachy coral blushes! xxx

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  9. They look gorgeous layered! Never tried layering blushes, will have to give it a go. :)

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  10. I always layer creams and powders, I feel like it lasts so much longer! I love the ombre effect that the EL blush has =)
    Great pair!
    xx
    Bethany

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  11. I've never layered my creams and powders because I still don't have as good an idea of what they will look like blended. The way that these two look together makes me want to try it! Such pretty colors!

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  12. wow they look amazing layered! A great peach! So glad you're enjoying peach nuance =) And thanks heaps for the mention love

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  13. I love Something Special, it's gorgeous!

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  14. something special certainly fits its name! i want that one, so pretty :) i've never layered, may want to try that :)

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  15. that cream blush looks great on you!!
    Grace xx

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  16. love the cream blush! i will have to look into this one!

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  17. Love that cream blush on you--it looks flawless!

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  18. I have EL Peach Nuance and I LOVE IT :D it's also killer over Illamasqua's Cream Pigment in Emerge.

    I always layer my cream and powder blush ^___^

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