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Chanel Hyperfresh (360) Joues Contraste Blush Review, Photos, Swatches

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Chanel Hyperfresh (360) Joues Contraste Blush
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Chanel Hyperfresh (360) Joues Contraste Blush
Chanel Hyperfresh (360) Joues Contraste Blush
Chanel Hyperfresh (360) Joues Contraste Blush
Chanel Hyperfresh (360) Joues Contraste Blush
Chanel Hyperfresh (360) Joues Contraste Blush
Chanel Hyperfresh (360) Joues Contraste Blush
Chanel Hyperfresh (360) Joues Contraste Blush
Chanel Hyperfresh (360) Joues Contraste Blush
Chanel Hyperfresh (360) Joues Contraste Blush
Chanel Hyperfresh (360) Joues Contraste Blush
Chanel Hyperfresh (360) Joues Contraste Blush
Chanel Hyperfresh (360) Joues Contraste Blush
Chanel Hyperfresh (360) Joues Contraste Blush
Chanel Hyperfresh (360) Joues Contraste Blush
Chanel Hyperfresh (360) Joues Contraste Blush
Chanel Hyperfresh (360) Joues Contraste Blush
Chanel Hyperfresh (360) Joues Contraste Blush

Hyperfresh (360)

Chanel Hyperfresh (360) Joues Contraste Blush ($45.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark pink with cool, blue undertones and a semi-matte finish. Chanel Affinite (65) (DC, $38.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Sunset Beach (LE, $32.00) is warmer (95% similar). Chanel Rose Ruban (602) (P, $45.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar). Zoeva PK040 (P, ) is lighter, brighter (95% similar). Salt New York Raspberry (P, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Wicked (P, $60.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). NARS Famous (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Rare Beauty Grace (P, $23.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Rose Tourbillon (67) (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Buxom Ibiza (P, $22.00) is warmer (90% similar). Anastasia Pink Dahlia (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Jouer Seduce Me (PiP, ) is more muted (90% similar). Kosas 8th Muse (High Intensity) (Blush) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Edward Bess Bed of Roses (P, $43.00) is lighter (90% similar). Pat McGrath Lovestruck (P, $38.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (90% similar). Milani Pink Play #2 (PiP, ) is more muted (90% similar). Black Opal Tulip (P, $8.95) is cooler (90% similar). Coloured Raine Damage Control (Blush) (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Peaches & Cream (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Smith and Cult Cool Plum (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

The Joues Contraste Blush formula is supposed to have a “silky, delicate texture” with “buildable coverage” that gives a “radiant glow.” This is one of four exclusives to Chanel’s website, though it has been released before (but I don’t remember having it). Hyperfresh had mostly opaque color coverage, and it was less buildable than a lot of other Chanel blushes I’ve tried in the past. The consistency was thin, a little drier but had a softness to it that I’d expect from the formula. I struggled to spread and diffuse the color evenly across the cheeks, though, and I ended up having to cheat to soften the edges by using flesh-toned looser powder and a buffing brush. The blush stayed on the skin well for eight and a half hours.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Formula Overview

$45.00/0.17 oz. - $264.71 Per Ounce

The Joues Contraste formula is supposed to have “buildable coverage, from natural to dramatic” with a “flattering radiance” and “silky texture.” The pigmentation ranges from semi-sheer to fully opaque, depending on technique and skin tone, but it seemed exactly as described–buildable–without having to pile it on or spend too long sheering it out. The formula has an extremely smooth, silky consistency that blends out beautifully on the skin. Most shades wear around eight hours on me.

The formula is rose-scented but the scent was largely undetectable applied (but noticeable in the compact).

Browse all of our Chanel Joues Contraste Blush swatches.

Makeup Look
On face:
  • Guerlain Lingerie de Peau Foundation
  • Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder
On eyes:
  • LORAC Pro Metal Palette
  • Sephora Surfer Babe Eyeliner
On lips:
  • Chanel Innocent Rouge Allure Gloss

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Andrew Avatar

Sweet Christmas that’s bold! Definitely something different from what Chanel has done lately. The swatches on your arm look like the powder melted into your skin, which I love.

Wednesday Avatar

I would find this shade brutal for diffusing. I think a lot of it has to do with the small area I have to work with since my cheeks do not have a lot of flesh over the actual bone and I have fairly small features for a tall girl. Plus, I like to wear my blush high up so really dense or concentrated formulas have no area to properly graduate the colour without falling off the cliffs of my cheekbones. LOL. I finally made this assessment after years.

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