Archived Post

Urban Decay Satisfy Afterglow Blush Review, Photos, Swatches

Urban Decay Satisfy Afterglow 8-Hour Blush
Urban Decay Satisfy Afterglow 8-Hour Blush

Urban Decay Satisfy Afterglow 8-Hour Blush ($26.00 for 0.23 oz.) is described as a “bright peach.” It’s a medium, peachy orange with warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. Too Faced Mademoiselle (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). Tarte Fortunate (LE, $29.00) is brighter (95% similar). KVD Beauty Mickey (Shade) (DC, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). YSL Rebelle (7) (P, $47.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Fame (LE, $29.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar). Illamasqua Lover (P, $26.00) is brighter (90% similar). NARS Luster (P, $30.00)(90% similar). Dior Coral Sunset (002) (LE, $57.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Surratt Beauty Peau de Pêche (P, $32.00) is darker (90% similar). Givenchy In Vogue Orange (P, $44.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar). The Estee Edit First Lover (01) (P, $28.00) is darker (85% similar). ColourPop Tick (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). ColourPop Bonus (DC, $8.00)(85% similar). MAC Honey Jasmine (LE, $24.00) is darker, brighter (85% similar). Zoeva Burning Up (P, $11.80) is darker (85% similar). MAC Melba (P, $24.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Tarte Risque (P, $29.00) is cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Urban Decay’s describes their powder blush formula as having “buildable color” with a “blendable, finely milled” texture that will wear for “eight long hours.” It had semi-sheer coverage that was buidlable to medium coverage, but it was one of the less buildable blushes I’ve come across in the Afterglow range. The texture seemed a little thinner and dustier than past shades as well, so to me it isn’t the best of the Afterglow formula (which is usually quite lovely!). It blended out well, at least, and it did still wear the full eight hours as promised.

See more photos & swatches!

Urban Decay Satisfy Afterglow 8-Hour Blush
Urban Decay Satisfy Afterglow 8-Hour Blush

Urban Decay Satisfy Afterglow 8-Hour Blush
Urban Decay Satisfy Afterglow 8-Hour Blush

Urban Decay Satisfy Afterglow 8-Hour Blush
Urban Decay Satisfy Afterglow 8-Hour Blush

Urban Decay Satisfy Afterglow 8-Hour Blush
Urban Decay Satisfy Afterglow 8-Hour Blush

Urban Decay Satisfy Afterglow 8-Hour Blush
Urban Decay Satisfy Afterglow 8-Hour Blush

Urban Decay Satisfy Afterglow 8-Hour Blush
Urban Decay Satisfy Afterglow 8-Hour Blush

Urban Decay Satisfy Afterglow 8-Hour Blush
Urban Decay Satisfy Afterglow 8-Hour Blush

Makeup Look
On face:
  • Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Foundation
  • Guerlain Les Voilettes
On eyes:
  • Tom Ford Escapade Cream Color for Eyes
  • Tom Ford Platinum Cream Color for Eyes
  • MAC Saddle Eyeshadow
  • ColourPop Truth Super Shock Shadow
  • Sephora Cookie Eyeliner
On lips:
  • Bite Beauty Sake Lipstick

37 Comments

Comments that do not adhere to our comment policy may be removed. Discussion and debate are highly encouraged but we expect community members to participate respectfully. Please keep discussion on-topic, and if you have general feedback, a product review request, an off-topic question, or need technical support, please contact us!

Please help us streamline the comments' section and be more efficient: double-check the post above for more basic information like pricing, availability, and so on to make sure your question wasn't answered already. Comments alerting us to typos or small errors in the post are appreciated (!) but will typically be removed after errors are fixed (unless a response is needed).

We appreciate enthusiasm for new releases but ask readers to please hold questions regarding if/when a review will be posted as we can't commit to or guarantee product reviews. We don't want to set expectations and then disappoint readers as even products that are swatched don't always end up being reviewed due to time constraints and changes in priorities! Thank you for understanding!

Comments on this post are closed.
Nicole Avatar

I’m so glad I waited for your review and didn’t rush to buy this! I don’t generally care for matte blush. I like at least a satin to sheen. I was hoping this would be more true to pan and similar to the others in the range as far as formula. I gotta pass now ! I have to thank you Christine for the wonderful job you do! But, now I have found Nars Gina on the dupe list. I think I’m going to need to check that out to fulfill my need for a peach satin blush. It looks perfect! :)Thank you!

Katherine T. Avatar

The formula for Satisfy doesn’t look as good as the other Afterglow blushes, the swatch looks kind of dry and clumpy, then sheers out too much. Hmmm, kind of un-Satisfied with this one

lilfoster Avatar

its reminds me of my all time favorite MAC Sheertone in Peaches.But, Peaches is less bright, more yellow-based and it also looks sooo natural on my pale skin.
*omg i need to get a life, lol*

Nancy T Avatar

Even though it’s not UD’s best Afterglow Blush, it actually looks quite appealing, as orange-y peachy shades can sometimes benefit from a sheerer, less opaque formula in order to look less crazy bright. However, this one may just be too light for my medium olive complexion. I’m hoping that come Tuesday, MAC still has Spring Flock blush available.

Christine Avatar

Spring Flock is brighter and pinker, so it is more contrasting against the skin, whereas orange/peaches/browns can get more flesh-toned and get hidden on skin. The sheerer coverage of Satisfy makes it harder to get true-to-pan color vs. Spring Flock!

http://www.temptalia.com/side-by-side?sbs_1_search=Urban+Decay+Satisfy&sbs_1=223011&sbs_2_search=MAC+Spring+Flock&sbs_2=220063

Michele @Binxcat4ever Avatar

Nancy, if Spring Flock’s not available at MAC and you’re still looking for it, both Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s still have it (online). Nordstrom is free shipping and Bloomingdale’s is free shipping if you sign up for their free Loyalist’s rewards program.

We try to approve comments within 24 hours (and reply to them within 72 hours) but can sometimes get behind and appreciate your patience! 🙂 If you have general feedback, product review requests, off-topic questions, or need technical support, please contact us directly. Thank you for your patience!