Chanel Rose Bronze Joues Contraste Blush Review, Photos, Swatches
Chanel Rose Bronze Joues Contraste Blush
Chanel Rose Bronze Joues Contraste Blush ($45.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a soft, medium rose pink with warm undertones and a satin finish. Essence Cool Coral (P, $5.99) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar). NYX Intuition (P, $6.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Kink & Kisses (504) (P, $42.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). bareMinerals Golden Gate Matte (LE, $22.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Spellbinder (LE, $24.00) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Bumpy Ride (P, $30.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Clinique Garnet Pop (06) (P, $26.50) is darker, cooler (85% similar). NARS Unlawful (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Too Faced Love Hangover (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop I Need Space (DC, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Tarte Prim (LE, $29.00) is cooler (85% similar). Cover FX Pink Dahlia (Right) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). NARS Divine (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Tarte Exposed (P, $29.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Dior Rose Frisson (353) (LE, $46.00) is more shimmery, cooler (80% similar). NYX Bronzed (P, $6.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar). Laura Mercier Bellini (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar). Milani Bella Bellini (P, $7.99) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar). Chanel Alezane (260) (P, $45.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Rose Cliff #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
The Joues Contraste formula is supposed to have “buildable coverage, from natural to dramatic” with a “flattering radiance” and “silky texture.” It’s not a new shade by any means (it’s been around for years), but having loved a few of the recent shades Chanel’s added over the last year, I bought this one with my last Chanel order (the spring collection). The texture is soft and blendable, though I found it dusty and less smooth compared to other Chanel powder blushes–I think it has little bits of larger-sized sparkle that contribute (at least partially) to that feeling. On the skin, it blended out without trouble and yielded a soft, satiny sheen. The coverage is semi-sheer to semi-opaque, buildable without much effort and layered without becoming patchy or powdery. The color wore well for seven and a half hours on me.
Rose Bronze (02)
PPermanent. $45.00.
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Chanel Rose Bronze Joues Contraste Blush
Chanel Rose Bronze Joues Contraste Blush
Chanel Rose Bronze Joues Contraste Blush
Chanel Rose Bronze Joues Contraste Blush
Chanel Rose Bronze Joues Contraste Blush
Chanel Rose Bronze Joues Contraste Blush
Chanel Rose Bronze Joues Contraste Blush
Chanel Rose Bronze Joues Contraste Blush
It looks a lot like Alezane to me, which is one of my favorite colors and formulas period. I think I will skip this one and finally get Malice, which I’ve been lusting after for a year.
It’s definitely in that type of family, but Alezane is better, IMO!
I know. I bought this shade few years ago with first release. Alezane is Rose Bronze’s sexier sister; with improvement in payoff, texture, and colour IMO. Rose Bronze is sitting in long term storage. Alezane is in current rotation blushes.
EXACTLY!!
Pretty
The color is lovely for sure.
Oh, that’s beautiful! I only wish Chanel would just eliminate that brush (which we never use anyway) and either make it cheaper or put more product in it. Having said that, I’m really tempted to grab this!
That would be nice!
Pretty blush color.
It is!
Simple but lovely!
Agreed!
This would be nice for one of those “no makeup” or natural makeup looks
Definitely, Katherine!
Love the “fresh-faced” look this produces, but as I perused the side by side dupes, I definitely saw better performers than this. And from clearly opposite ends of price ranges! Chanel Alezane vs Nyx Bronzed! I already have Nars Orgasm, but almost never use it lately.
Yup, you hit the nail on the head there, Nancy!
I love the color but it does look a little more powdery than their usual line up.
It does – not quite as smooth!
Beautiful color. One would think it would have a bit more brown in with a name like Rose Bronze.
I feel like it’s sort of a “rose gold” kind of shade!
I love this shade! That stinks that it’s not as smooth as the other Chanel blushes! 🙁
It’s a pretty color for sure! I wish it was silkier.
Yes, it does look a little dry in the swatch – but it is a gorgeous shade and looks lovely on you Christine.
Thank you, Genevieve!
I’ve recently fallen for Chanel Blushes, I have Golden Sun and Alezane and love them both. I definitely want more of these though I don’t really need another blush (HA!). I have a question for you and anyone else who owns Chanel blushes/powders. Do you guys find that they tend to form “hard pan” after using a few times? I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. I use clean brushes, I thought maybe synthetic bristles were the problem so I actually bought a Goss brush, and I’m still having the same problem. It’s not so bad on the blushes, but on my Le Beiges Powder it’s awful. I have to scrape of the top, or use sticky tape, almost every time I use it. I haven’t heard anyone else mention this so I was just wondering if any of you had experienced the same thing. It’s not a big deal to swipe or scrape off the top layer, but I mean these are expensive and I feel like I’m wasting a lot of products this way.
I haven’t noticed this on the ones I’ve used more often (like Jersey) myself, though I’ve seen slight hardening on various spots (but not over the whole thing) more metallic highlighters over time (generally), including one of my Chanel powders from the last two years. Have you tried using a scratchier brush just to loosen and then use the excess product? Not ideal, obviously, but you might waste less at least.
i haven’t noticed on my blushes but it did happen for the les beiges and it pised me off so i switched to guerlain 4 seasons bronzer and that is even worse. I think i’m gonna try dior next.
Very pretty color but have similar colors for much less money.
Phew!
Looks pretty on you! Very subtle and natural, likey.
Thank you!
I have this shade; it’s a good one. It’s been one of my go-to blush shades for a few years now. But I do agree that Alezane is better 🙂
Awesome! It’s a gorgeous color, and ultimately, it works and looks good applied unless you need greater opacity, I think!
I wore this on my wedding day. It will always have a place in me heart.
Aww! 🙂
This was my first Chanel purchase around 15 years ago. I was my favorite for a long time!
What finally replaced it as a favorite, Valerie?