Anastasia Radiant Blush Kit Review, Photos, Swatches
Radiant
Anastasia Radiant Blush Kit ($30.00 for 0.68 oz.) is a new, limited edition blush palette with four shades. There was nothing impressive about the formula as it was just too much work to blend out and nothing exceptional with respect to texture, pigmentation, or wear to justify spending three or four times longer blending out the blush, and the whole process is just worse over a base (like foundation) as you’ll have to be particularly careful to avoid lifting and disturbing the base.
Per the brand, it’s a “full pigment formula for buildable coverage,” which I interpret as that it is buildable to full coverage. It is also a “finely milled formula for seamless blending,” which is where I had more trouble typically–these were unforgiving when applied over bare skin or damp foundation. I had to have skin powdered heavily in order to get decent blendability out of most shades in the Blush Kits, though some were decent without extra tricks.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Formula Overview
$30.00/0.68 oz. - $44.12 Per Ounce
Per the brand, it’s a “full pigment formula for buildable coverage,” which I interpret as that it is buildable to full coverage. It is also a “finely milled formula for seamless blending,” which is where I had more trouble typically–these were unforgiving when applied over bare skin or damp foundation. I had to have skin powdered heavily in order to get decent blendability out of most shades in the Blush Kits, though some were decent without extra tricks.
Browse all of our Anastasia Blush Kit swatches.
Radiant
LELimited Edition. $30.00.
Spoiled
Spoiled is a light-medium pink with subtle, cool undertones and a gold sparkle. The blush had medium, buildable pigmentation with opaque coverage achievable after three layers. The consistency was powdery and prone to applying unevenly to the skin initially and then took some buffing to even out on the skin. It lasted for eight hours on me.
Top Dupes
- KIKO 110 Bright Pink (P, $12.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- MAC I'm a Lover (P, $23.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Cheeky Chic (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Olive (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Givenchy It-Girl Purple (P, $44.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Guerlain Happy Glow (LE, $54.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Anastasia Babe (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Urban Decay X-Rated (DC, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Too Faced Justify My Love (P, $26.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Pink Ombre (LE, $55.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Spoiled
LELimited Edition.
Coastline
Coastline is a medium coral-orange with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had medium coverage that was buildable to semi-opaque pigmentation. The consistency was powdery and almost clumpy to the touch, as the powder lifted away from the surface in chunks rather than evenly onto my brush. This one applied more evenly than others, so it was not as much of a challenge to blend out but was still not “seamless” for blending. It wore well for eight hours.
Top Dupes
- Tarte Heir (LE, $29.00) is less pigmented (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever B306 (P, $23.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Milani Coral Beams #4 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Virtual Reality (LE, $8.00) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Love & Laughter (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- LYS Beauty Kindness (P, $16.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Growth Flirt (P, $8.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever B308 (P, $23.00) is brighter (90% similar).
- Moira I Respect You (P, $8.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty The Afternooner (Blush) (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
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Coastline
LELimited Edition.
Breeze
Breeze is a soft, medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. It had buildable, semi-opaque pigmentation with a soft, smooth consistency that felt a little chalky to the touch. It applied somewhat unevenly to the skin and took extra effort to blend out, though it was not the worst in the palette. On me, it lasted for eight hours.
Top Dupes
- NARS Loves Me (LE, $30.00) is brighter (95% similar).
- Smith and Cult Cool Pink (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- LORAC Underrated (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Too Faced So Peachy (P, $30.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia Rose (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Guerlain Pink Me Up (P, $52.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Exhibitionist (LE, ) is less shimmery, brighter (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek XOXO (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Perfect Bronze (Left) (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Burberry My Burberry Blush (P, $68.00) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (85% similar).
Breeze
LELimited Edition.
Terrace
Terrace is a muted, medium-dark rosy brown with warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. The consistency was somewhat powdery in the pan, but it applied better to the face compared to the other shades in the palette. It just wasn’t a struggle to blend it out like the rest of the palette, but I noticed it darkened and appeared brighter on my cheeks compared to when I swatched it (where my arm is quite dry). It had semi-opaque pigmentation in a single layer, which was buildable to full coverage. The color stayed on well for eight hours.
Top Dupes
- Anastasia Nectarine (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Kissin' a Frog (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, more muted (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Inhibition (P, $60.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Essence Satin Love (P, $2.99) is warmer (85% similar).
- Chanel Elegance (370) (P, $45.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Cover FX Warm Honey (Left) (PiP, ) is warmer (85% similar).
- Gucci Beauty Rosy Beige (05) (P, $49.00) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (85% similar).
- By Terry Savannah Love #5 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Dior Charnelle (459) (P, $48.00) is more shimmery, lighter, more muted (85% similar).
- NARS Body Talk (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
An easy pass.. I like my blushes far more muted.
Yikes
ABH would make an interesting business school case. Starting with core competency and brand recognition in brows, then ….(well, the blushes aren’t worth the time, much less the $. You would think they would do a better job, considering the admiration the glow kits get.) They did the palette that launched a generation of red toned variations, then Subculture. The high pigment, little binder with no advanced warning to consumers created unmatched notoriety, whether you eventually learned to use it or not!! Then there’s the abh relationship with social media. Lots of great papers/cases to come out of Norvina et Cie.
Only Terrace and Coastline are remotely appealing. Pretty sure I have better quality dupes for both here!
The other 2 shades in the palette are just pitiful. Where’s the :facepalm: emoji when you need it? LOL.
I was really excited about these palettes! So disappointed in the performance. Trying to see the glass half full and think of it as $60 to spend on a different holiday LE!
The shades are lovely, but the quality was so not there. Thank you for the review.
Well that’s sad it looks so pretty! Oh well money saved?
How disappointing. 🙁
I’m so sad! I REALLY adored both of these palettes, and was really looking forward to them. 🙁
Such a shame these didn’t perform better… I had high hopes for straight A’s =(
They all look beautiful on you, especially Coastline. Thanks for the review, When you give such a lackluster review, you know that they must be really horrible!
Easy pass for me!