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The Estee Edit Purr Pink (03) The Barest Blush Review, Photos, Swatches

The Estee Edit Purr Pink (03) The Barest Blush
The Estee Edit Purr Pink (03) The Barest Blush

The Estee Edit Purr Pink (03) The Barest Blush ($28.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a bright, medium pink with subtle, warm yellow undertones and a matte finish. MAC Happy-Go-Rosy (P, $29.00) is darker (95% similar). Tarte Lovable (LE, $29.00) is darker (95% similar). Tarte Deco (LE, $29.00) is brighter (95% similar). Natasha Denona Pink (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Chanel Tweed Evanescent (130) (LE, $45.00) is warmer (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Exhibitionist (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Lavender Lure (Bottom) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar). LORAC Underrated (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte Genius (LE, $29.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC No Shame (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Fleur Power (P, $24.00) is warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Swirled (P, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Exposed (LE, $30.00) is lighter (90% similar). Chanel Crescendo (250) (LE, $45.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Hipness (LE, $24.00) is warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Mistress (LE, $12.00) is darker (90% similar). Vieve Cherub (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Black Opal Tulip (P, $8.95) is cooler (90% similar). NYX Peach (DC, $5.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar). Dior Miss (047) (P, $48.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

The formula is supposed to be a “natural-looking blush” that blends to create “even” color. First, the shimmer is an overspray; it doesn’t seem to go all the way through, and a few back-and-forth sweeps with a large blush brush makes it disappear (which is what I do prior to swatching a product with an overspray), which leaves behind a mostly matte finish. Second, I purchased all four shades, and every single pan was extremely wobbly in the compact–at this price point and knowing it’s made by Estee Lauder Companies (which has plenty of manufacturing experience!), I was pretty disappointed. This shade, like Coy Coral ran powdery and appeared drier/dusty on the skin. It blended out a little more easily compared to yesterday’s shade, which made it easier to use. It had semi-sheer to semi-opaque coverage (which seems to be as intended) that lasted for seven hours before fading.

Purr Pink (03)

PPermanent. $28.00.
C+
C+
7.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
7
Texture
7.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
79%
Total

The Estee Edit Purr Pink (03) The Barest Blush
The Estee Edit Purr Pink (03) The Barest Blush

The Estee Edit Purr Pink (03) The Barest Blush
The Estee Edit Purr Pink (03) The Barest Blush

The Estee Edit Purr Pink (03) The Barest Blush
The Estee Edit Purr Pink (03) The Barest Blush

The Estee Edit Purr Pink (03) The Barest Blush
The Estee Edit Purr Pink (03) The Barest Blush

The Estee Edit Purr Pink (03) The Barest Blush
The Estee Edit Purr Pink (03) The Barest Blush

The Estee Edit Purr Pink (03) The Barest Blush
The Estee Edit Purr Pink (03) The Barest Blush

Makeup Look
On face:
  • Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Aqua Foundation
  • Guerlain Les Voilettes Loose Setting Powder
On eyes:
  • Violet Voss Holy Grail Eyeshadow Palette
On lips:
  • Too Faced When In Doubt La Matte Lipstick

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Katherine T. Avatar

Wow, this is really sad. On the swatch, I can see where it clings to every line and dry spot, then throw in a wobbly pan and $28 price tag, this is embarrassing

Alice Avatar

Oh dear, everything in the Estee Edit line seems to be a bit of a dud 🙁 I recently tried out their eyeshadow palette and it seemed more on the cheap drugstore end rather than something under the Estee Lauder name!

Meredith Avatar

What is with these high end companies such as EL, TF, Dior and Guerlain when they try to pass off cheaply made products with a high price point? Used to be they were proud to have high quality items and reasonably charged more for them but now it seems as though they want all the money yet try to make certain items as cheaply as possible. It’s insulting to the customers to be asked to pay a high price yet they try to just get by on their name and reputation. This is not right and we all can thank Christine for alerting us to this shoddy business practice.

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