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Burberry Peony (04) Blush

Burberry Peony (04) Blush

Burberry Peony (04) Blush

Burberry Peony (04) Blush ($42.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a pale neutral pink that can be sheered out for just a hint of color or layered for a more intense, doll-like look.  This is definitely the softest of the three blushes I've seen (the other two being Russet and Cameo), and I...

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Burberry Cameo (02) Blush

Burberry Cameo (02) Blush

Burberry Cameo (02) Blush

Burberry Cameo (02) Blush ($42.00 for 0.24 oz.) is one of only five blushes!  I picked Cameo because it seemed like it might be one of the natural hues available.

Cameo is dirty rose with a very subtle satin sheen.  It can be applied sheerly or built up for a more intense,...

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Lancome Shimmer Mandarin Sky Blush

Lancome Shimmer Mandarin Sky Blush

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...

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MAC Stereo Rose Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC Stereo Rose Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC Stereo Rose Mineralize Skinfinish

Ahh, finally! Operation Stereo Rose was a success. Not only did I get to meet several amazing Temptalia readers at my local MAC, but I was able to pick up the Stereo Rose I put on hold!

Stereo Rose is a lightly pinked coral...

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MAC In the Groove Collection - Mineralize Blush Duos

MAC In the Groove Collection - Mineralize Blush Duos

MAC In the Groove Collection: Mineralize Blush Duos

In the Groove features five different blush duos, and there is a good range of colors in the collection. Happy Together and Hang Loose are the most wearable of the five, while A Little Bit of Sunshine and Band of Roses are the most...

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MAC In the Groove Collection - Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC In the Groove Collection - Mineralize Skinfinish

MAC In the Groove Collection: Mineralize Skinfinishes

In the Groove is most likely so anticipated because of the repromotion of Stereo Rose mineralize skinfinish.  Which will sell out... in hours.  If you're grabbing it online, it most likely will pop online...

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NARS Angelika Blush

NARS Angelika Blush

Get Angelic Angelika Cheeks

NARS Angelika Blush ($26.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a beautiful blue-toned baby doll pink with silver specks of glitter.  It's intensely pigmented, and it's not overly cool, so it'll be flattering on both warm and cool skin tones.  It has the same smooth, silky...

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Korres #15 Natural Blush

Korres #15 Natural Blush

Luminous Beauty in 3 Seconds

Korres #15 Natural Blush ($24.00 for 0.21 oz.) is OH-MY-GOODNESS gorgeousness on skin.  Ahh!  I fell in love.

If you have warm skin, you have to try it on--not just a mere swatch, but try it on cheeks.  Though, I do think it would be lovely on cooler skin tones, too -- it...

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NARS Cadaques Multiple Tint

NARS Cadaques Multiple Tint

Perfect for Perfect Skin

NARS Cadaques Multiple Tint ($38 for 0.52 oz.) is a fantastic barely-there flush if you have naturally lovely skin.  If your skin has enough imperfections where you tend to use foundation or powder for coverage, the new Multiple Tints just don't...

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Chanel Rose Temptation Joues Contraste Blush (Fall 2010)

Chanel Rose Temptation Joues Contraste Blush (Fall 2010)

 

Go Bold with Blush--Gradually!

Chanel Rose Temptation Joues Contraste Blush ($42.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a new and limited edition blush from the brand's fall collection. Chanel describes it as a "shimmer rosewood," which sounds like an apt description, but a...

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