Givenchy’s Maharani Collection for Spring was definitely captivating as soon as I saw the promotional images for the launch. It also sounded extremely warm-toned and flattering for my skin tone, so I’ve been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to check it all out!
The real standouts from the launch are the two blushes–Maharani Orange and Maharani Pink Sari Glow Iridescent Blush ($42.00 each). The packaging for the entire collection is really fabulous with the rich orange and pink-purple with the gold overlay. On the actual blush product, there is a black design overlay, which will sort of flake away as you use the product, but it’s a nice touch. Both shades are amazingly pigmented and perfect for spring and summer. Maharani Orange is a softly shimmered peachy-orange, while Maharani Pink is softer, almost neutral pink with subtle shimmer. I can’t wait to wear them!
Expect a few more reviews from this launch over today and tomorrow :) I’m off to meet my mom for a lil’ bit and meet my “friend” Charles Schwab to do boring, adult things (booooo!).
See close-ups & swatches!
Katherine
Friday, January 30, 2009
These weren’t pigmented enough for me :( I swatched them at Sephora and was so disappointed. I thought with the promo pic they would be vibrant (maybe like the Pout Blushes Apricot Totty and Berry Babe).
Javy
Friday, January 30, 2009
hey christine so glad you made this post, i’d been waiting for it, cant wait to see you use them in a fotd :))
Christine
Saturday, January 31, 2009
No problem, Javy! :)
Christine
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Aww! I can definitely see why a lot of people were expecting more intense blushes. I’m really happy with their intensity — just because I prefer building up a semi-sheer blush vs. sheering out a pigmented blush! I’m way better at that than using a light hand, LOL.
amy
Friday, January 30, 2009
Wow Christine thanks for the beautiful swatches–these seem to really glow!! I agree with the first comment, the texture looks awesome but the pigmentation is subtle. Are these beauty-type finishing powders or really subtle blush? I wonder how the coastal scents blushes compare in pigmentation?
Katherine
Friday, January 30, 2009
Hi Amy – they are very glowy, but I just couldn’t get really good color from them. I have plenty of shimmer powders, what I was really hoping for was a beautiful intense blush. Oh well…. But I’m a MAC NC 35, so many for someone with a lighter complexion could rock these!
Christine
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Sure thing, Amy! These are just subtle blushes. I found they gave me good color when I applied them using the 129 brush — I really didn’t have any issues getting the color to show up on me! Coastal Scent blushes are more heavily pigmented, but the shimmer from these is much more subtle.
samaya
Friday, January 30, 2009
orange one is pretty….
Christine
Saturday, January 31, 2009
It’s very pretty on!
lisa
Friday, January 30, 2009
I’m liking the orange one.
Christine
Saturday, January 31, 2009
It’s a really nice peachy color – probably better suited for summer though.
Meta
Friday, January 30, 2009
Lemming dropped dead on the spot! Thank you Christine for saving me money. I have to say though, I’m a bit disappointed. I was hoping that these blushes would be pigmented as I wanted to get them because of the name ‘Rani’ in them. My younger sister’s name is Rani y’see.
Christine
Saturday, January 31, 2009
It’s too bad they disappointed you, Meta! I found myself really liking both blushes, but I gravitate towards sheerer, buildable cheek color over whoa-super-pigmented blushes. It’s easier for me to build up than sheer out (light hand I have not!).
Lily
Friday, January 30, 2009
I think I only love the packaging :(
Christine
Saturday, January 31, 2009
lol! I like ‘em ;) But I like sheerer, buildable blushes so I guess that’s why!
Victoria
Sunday, February 1, 2009
I think blushes are the best products of this collection, I thought I would buy all collection include lipsticks which i don’t use often, but in real life after testing of all products i understood that it was great and bright only on promo photo) too good for my wallet:)
Christine
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Did you end up getting the blushes or did you pass on those, too, Victoria?
Victoria
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Well, I think i’ll buy Maharani Orange blush and maybe Maharani Pink. Also I need to test one more time Maharani Silver Eyeshadows, i was not impressed at the first time. And you Christine? What did you choose?:)
Christine
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
I got the blushes, liquid shadows, lipsticks ;)