Lancome Shimmer Mandarin Sky Blush Review, Photos, Swatches
An Underappreciated Lancome Blush
Lancome Shimmer Mandarin Sky Blush ($29.50 for 0.18 oz.) is one of the prettiest shades of coral-pink with peachy-gold shimmer and sheen. Even though it seems reminiscent of such cult favorites as NARS Orgasm and MAC Springsheen, the way the gold sheen reflects light makes it stand out. It’s so wearable you could wear it as an everyday blush, but it can be worn subtly or intensely, depending on the look you’re going for. It blends beautifully with skin because of the soft, smooth texture of the powder. I always forget how gorgeous this shade is until I pull it out. It’s even pretty in the pan, but it’s truly at its best when worn. Very glowy without being shimmery.
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- Product: 29/30
- Value: 8/10
- Ease of Use: 4/5
- Packaging: 4/5
RECOMMENDATION: If you’re a fan of coral blush, definitely check this shade out next time you’re near a Lancome counter or Boutique.
Worn very lightly
Your post yesterday has created a new lemming for me! I wish Lancome wasn’t so expensive, otherwise I’d be all over this.
I also would have loved to get my hands on the Pop’n Cheeks blush. That was gorgeous as well.
oh wow! u lined your upper lashline. hope that works out well. you look gorgeous and i love the blush
It didn’t 🙁 Had serious irritation and rash on it for 2 days after. I remember that one!
Aw poor Christine… =( It’s too bad because you look so pretty with your upper lashline lined…
Have you ever tried Physicians Formula Organic wear eyeliner? I find It’s gentle and doesn’t make my eyes water.
Hey Sonia,
For me, it has nothing to do with the product – it’s just that the area is very, very sensitive, so the movement of a brush or the touch of the pencil on the lash line, particularly between lashes, causes the reaction.
Oh:( Sorry to hear that!:( Well you look beautifulllll. Your blush application is immaculate.
Thank you, Sonia 🙂
Do you think a NC45 should consider this?
Yes, definitely!
Gorgeous!
i love it, what lipstick/gloss are you wearing here? you look so pretty.
MAC Nymphette & Benefit Jing-a-ling
You’re killing me here Christine! lol 🙂 When I saw the tiny swatch you had up of it yesterday against Stero Rose, I was instantly smitten with Mandarin Sky…been lusting after it ever since. Sadly, as far as I know, it isn’t available here in Canada *brokenhearted*
🙁
Don’t say that!!!!!
You look stunning in this picture, the dark upper lash liner really suits you!
Thanks a lot, LNU!
You look gorgeous Christine!! I love all (all!) of this make-up 🙂
Aw, thanks, Anna! 😀
You look absolutely fresh!!! What products did you use on your eyes Christine?
Here’s a list – http://www.temptalia.com/sunset-eyes-with-maybelline-eye-studio
Hi Christine,
What are you wearing on your lips in the pic? It’s really pretty!
Thanks!
Benefit Jing-a-ling + MAC Nymphette 🙂
Thanks, that’s a great combination.
amazing! , this is more wearable than Nars Orgasm
This is SO pretty. I’m having a seriously hard time deciding whether I should get Stereo Rose or not (my first coral blush) because the collection is out here in Hong Kong on July 12. Now I’m leaning towards this. It looks like the perfect blend between pink/coral and the lippie complements it perfectly. What shade is it? 🙂
Benefit Jing-a-Ling Lipstick (soft rosy pink), MAC Nymphette Lipglass (sheer golden pink)
its too bad you had some irritation, christine. this eye look is soooo pretty. i’ve never loved gold on lids but this totally changes my mind. is there already a tutorial/list of products for it?
ah, there is, i should have known! i skimmed past it because it said “gold and berry” in the text.
thanks so much!
Here’s the look – http://www.temptalia.com/sunset-eyes-with-maybelline-eye-studio
That blush looks really good on you! It makes your skin look perfectly tan and glowy!
Great color. I will have to go check this one out in person. So happy that the swatch comparisons for MAC Stereo Rose brought this blush to my attention and that you decided to do a review!!! Thank you!
i saw this shade in your comparison and went immediately to my lancôme counter. unfortunately this shade isn’t available in europe.
That really sucks that it’s not 🙁
Oh I love this blush! I just realized… I’m into coral toned blushes! 😀
You r looking so pretty, Christine!
Thanks a lot, Isheeta!
A really pretty color! I love the gold sheen.
So pretty! What’s on your lips in this pic?
Benefit Jing-a-ling & MAC Nymphette
you, mi’lady are a ‘trendsetta!’ now everybody wants to have their bf/husband review stuff, crazy!
LOL!! 😉
Looks so lovely!
That blush just might be my first Lancome purchase ever! Btw, did you post this makeup look before? I’d love to see what products you used on your eyes 🙂
Here ya go, Adelinky! http://www.temptalia.com/sunset-eyes-with-maybelline-eye-studio
you look absolutely stunning:]
sorry the upper lashline didnt do go well
hope all is better now
Thank you, Nikki!
What are you wearing on your lips? It’s beautiful!
MAC Nymphette + Benefit’s Jing-a-ling!
So pretty! Thats such a shame about your upper lashline Christine 🙁
What lipstick are you wearing in this picture?
Hope your well tc Skye 🙂
Hey Skye!
MAC Nymphette & Benefit Jing-a-ling
Thirty dollars…I can do that…for something so puuurdy…oh, God, what’re the dupes.
That’s a definite must for me next time I get some money.
It’s a permanent shade right?
Yes!
Gorgeous shade. I may have to get one.
Oh wow, I might need to get this now!!
What a beautiful colour!
You look stunning, very summery and fresh. But the eyebrows kinda spoil the fresh look, they are a bit too dark. I think you don’t need to fill in your eyebrows cause they must be fine naturally. I personally don’t fill in my eyebrows for this particular reason. I remember reading something about the aging factor of too harsh eyebrows so I just stay away from that. But that’s my personal view. Love your blog Christine xx
Thank you for the suggestion, Gabrielle!
Is there a good dupe? Maybe Mac or Benefit? It also could be less golden for me.
MAC Springsheen then!
I left a comment about your lash line yesterday and I had absolutely no idea that it caused you so much irritation!
Now I feel like a dope and I’m so so sorry if I caused any upset, I love your blog and I think you’re wonderful (and very pretty!). <3
No worries — it doesn’t upset or bother me in any way! It’s definitely something I so rarely do that I can imagine it causes a few questions! And I don’t expect that everyone should just know why I don’t, you know? 🙂
Thanks, Dee!
This looks GORGEOUS <333333 I'm definitely picking up this blush tomorrow
BTW I like Ur eyes way better w\o lining the upper lashline !! strangely it makes Ur eyes look smaller =(
Thanks, Egon!
OOo… Lancome has some really beautiful blushes. Even worn lightly on you, it gives a nice peachy glow.
This is gorgeous! Will have to track it down. 🙂
Is this a limited edition one btw? Can’t see it on lancome.com. 🙁
I saw it on Lancome.com! I just did a google search for it & it showed up!
I like the lip color too! What is it?
MAC Nymphette + Jing-a-ling
what color is on your lips? its gorgeous!!
MAC Nymphette + Jing-a-ling!
i want this! can’t find it on the UK website though :'(
I love this range of blushes. This is my go to warm, Shimmer Pink Pool is my fave pink, and Shimmer Mocha Havana works on me (NC15) as the perfect not-orange bronzer. It’s funny – the chemical waxy smell of their lipsticks totally puts me off, but Lancome blushes rock.
Looks great on you! What lippie are you wearing with it?
Benefit Jing-a-Ling Lipstick (soft rosy pink), MAC Nymphette Lipglass (sheer golden pink) 🙂
You are so pretty on this picture! You should do a tutorial with this look! I really love it! The whole combination with the lips cheeks and eyes is perfect.
Thank you, Seren!
Is this blush similar to MACs Springsheen?
More melon-y!
This color has been on my wish list forever. I love Lancome blushes!!
Is it a limited edition blush?
As far as I know, it’s permanent.
Super pretty! What are you wearing on your lips? It’s gorgeous
Here’s the look – http://www.temptalia.com/sunset-eyes-with-maybelline-eye-studio
Benefit Jingaling & MAC Nymphette!
You did a review of Mandarin Sky ^^ thank you! I sow in the other post that you answered me =)
I really have no idea why it took me so long, LOL.
Okay..now that is more worthy of hype than Stereo Rose. That’s gorgeous.
your lip colour is gorgeous in the photo! what combination is it?
MAC Nymphette & Benefit Jing-a-ling!
The picture on the Lancome website looks so off, I would never think to buy it off the website. They should link directly to your beautiful swatch. I totally want this blush now, its gorgeous.
Oooh, so pretty! How does it compare to theBalm Hot Mama?
I don’t have Hot Mama!
i am absolutely crazy about blushes–my all time favorite is the Chanel–tea rose blush–its an everyday blush and i have never liked anything more–if you can you must check it out
This blush looks so pretty mostly in that comparison post with Stereo Rose. I’ll have to pick it up sometime!
Hi Christine! Wondering if you think this colour would look good/show up on NC42 skin tone?
Yes, I think so! 🙂
Will this show up on tan to dark skin tones? Would you recommend it for cool and/or warmer skin tones?
Yes, I believe so!
Do you think it’s good for darker skin tones? Sometimes coral/peach blush looks ashy on my cheeks.
Yes, I think it would be!
i swatched this playing at the lancome counter and dreamt about it for a while before i ordered it 🙂 it is underppreciated. shimmer coral sunset is a must try as well.
Hi, can you please tell me what are the products you use in this look?
Thank you.
opps never mind. sorry i didn’t see the link for this look earlier
Here ya go – http://www.temptalia.com/sunset-eyes-with-maybelline-eye-studio
This blush looks absolutely gorgeous on you!
Lancome blushes are SUPERB! I much prefer them over NARS, although regrettably they don’t appear to have the same kind of panache. How similar is this to Orgasm? Too close to have both I suspect. Btw, I really love your eye tutorials. I don’t line my upper lid 99% of the time and refer to you blog for ideas. You look pretty with or without liner or makeup in general.
Thank you so much 😀
I find it a little different — less pink, and the way the golden sheen looks in this blush is so different than Orgasm.
I’ve been on the hunt for this – sadly the first Lancome counter I went to had TWO blushers – ONLY TWO! And neither of them was this… (mentally makes a list of all the other Lancome counters in a 30km radius…)
It’s funny, apart from Juicy Tubes I kind of ignored Lancome until about a year ago – now I really like their cream Color Fever lipsticks and the color design eyeshadows – though I notice they have recently changed their e/s quad packaging and the pan size drops from 1.2g to 0.7g – almost half!!! I bet the price didn’t drop any either :-p
Wow, just two? That is CRAZY.
Not happy hearing about the 1/2 size drop though…
Beautiful!!! I think it’s better than stereo rose! The texture looks so silky and finely milled – perfect for a quick swipe for a healthy glow!
Btw Christine, how would you rate the brush that comes along with it? I’m always wondering how those miniature blush brushes work. We all know the sponge-tip e/s applicators are duds ;P
It’s decent, though I would still stick with my full-size brushes. I find included blush brushes tend to be better than the eye ones!
I love this look on you. The eyes, cheeks & lips. You look gorgeous!
Thanks, Rosie!
this looks a lot like the blush in the ELF brush/bronzer duo!
Will this look nice or show up on tan/warm to dark skin tones?
Yes, I think so!
You and I have the same skin color and it looks better on you than NARS Orgasm looks on me. What are you wearing as a foundation? I think this is a really good look!
I also tried Stereo Rose because of you and I thought it was gorgeous. 🙂
It’s Bobbi Brown’s Extra Tinted Moisturizing Balm, apparently, lol!
I’m either NC15 or NW15 — can’t really figure it out. I look best in warm colors and gold jewelry, but I can wear silver jewelry okay and have ruddy undertones. none of the “cool” colors work on me, though, so I have no idea if I’m a cool or a warm complexion. Anyhow, what are the odds this would be too pink on someone who habitually rocks orange eyeshadow like it’s going out of style?
It sounds like you’re probably warmer rather than cooler, if you feel warm colors look best and cool colors don’t work at all. Either that or slightly warm, maybe neutral – I would still lean warmer based on what you’ve said.
But I think this is a *great* blush for warm tones!
Wow. Gorgeous colour. I am forever looking for a colour like this. Peachy with some gold specs in because it’s so flattering. And the good thing is that Lancome is actually widely available here in South Africa. I would check in with the Lancome stockists and see if and when they might get this.
Beautiful. Thanks for the review!
When I worked for Lancome, we could barely keep this in stock because everyone we showed it to would buy it. It manages to brighten up everyone’s face regardless of skintone.
I love it. Absolutely no doubt!this is perfect for those who loves make up.
i love this blush. must get it. i have to admit i was disappointed with stereo rose and didnt see what all the hype was about. however this looks gorgeous! btw christine, have u ever thought of doing bangs? i think it would look great on u
I did bangs, but I can’t keep ’em up – they just grow out so fast!
I really like lancome blushes, Thanks for showing this one.
Hiya, Ive been trying to get this, but every photo i see makes the blush look very dark…so im abit confused :S even on the website it looks dark, ….. i really wanna get this blush 🙁