Chanel Vivacite (88) Joues Contraste Blush Review, Photos, Swatches
Chanel Vivacite (88) Joues Contraste Blush
Chanel Vivacite (88) Joues Contraste Blush ($45.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a brightened, fuchsia-berry with cool, blue undertones and a satin-matte finish. There’s a barely-there sheen that becomes more noticeable when the blush is really buffed into the skin. Clinique Plum Pop (04) (P, $21.00)is lighter, more shimmery. Guerlain Cherry (02) (LE, $42.00) is a cream product. NARS Coeur Battant (LE, $29.00) is darker, brighter. NARS Angelika (P, $29.00) is slightly lighter, more muted, and has sparkle. See comparison swatches / view dupes.
The texture of the blush feels very finely-milled, but it also seems somewhat dry, so it doesn’t stick to skin well unless you’ve used a primer, liquid/cream foundation, or have normal-to-oily skin (any of these gives the powder blush something to adhere to). Since it doesn’t adhere well, the color payoff is semi-opaque but not buildable to full color coverage. It blended decently, but I wish that it was more blendable, as a richer shade like this can be more challenging to apply and blend to an even, smooth layer of color as a result. Once on, the blush wore well for seven and a half hours before starting to fade.
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Chanel Vivacite (88) Joues Contraste Blush
Chanel Vivacite (88) Joues Contraste Blush
Chanel Vivacite (88) Joues Contraste Blush
Chanel Vivacite (88) Joues Contraste Blush
Chanel Vivacite (88) Joues Contraste Blush
Chanel Vivacite (88) Joues Contraste Blush
Nice! but already have Clinque Plum Pop..close enough 🙂
And way more impressive… Half the cost 😉
I like the colour!
I wish it performed better!
I totally agree with you..Though the color is pretty I was disappointed with the pigmentation and unevenness of this shade..However I fell in love with the canaille shade…Thanks for sharing your thoughts 🙂
Happy to hear Canaille worked for you!
what about the new bright pink matte Milani one?? looks close
It’s lighter/brighter – not as dark!
YOUR LIPSTICK is gorgeous!
Thank you!
This is very pretty, but I do have Nars Angelika already.
Good for your wallet!
Such a pretty shade! I wuld have definitely got this had the texture been a bit better!
I was disappointed for sure! It’s a really pretty color.
Love this shade, but I think I already own a few that are similar.
Phew! Your wallet is safe 😉
OMG! I need that blush! Everything from Chanel is just perfection.
Enjoy!
While lovely in the pan and I appropriate the sheerness of it, it’s not likely to last long on my dry cheeks. NARS or Clinique sound more viable!
I can’t see this going well on dry cheeks 🙁
Radiant Orchid trend spotting! <3
Haha!
Hm, doesn’t seem like it would work too well on my dry skin and powder finish foundation preferences 😉 It’s a pretty colour, but I agree that Plum Pop is workin’ it a little harder than this one!
Wayyy better!
The color is beautiful but I already own two of the dupes listed. Thank goodness I can skip this! Despite the dry texture it’s still pretty tempting lol
You can resist 😀
This looks gorgeous on you! I’ve got dry cheeks, so I’ll have to skip 🙁
Thanks, Jenn!
Sounds like a good idea – don’t think it would be great on drier skin unfortunately!
What lip color are you wearing in the last photo!?!? It’s amazing!
Guerlain Gems!
I purchased this and love it. I am able to build depth of color, nor any issues not using a primer. It is a totally different shade then the Tom Ford Narcissist.
I’m glad you like yours, Elizabeth!
I was so excited to see this swatched because I thought it would be a tad purpler, so I’m surprised at how pink it is! If I didn’t have Angelika, I might have gone for it anyway, but…c’est la makeup. 😉
It would have been quite interesting if it leaned purpler!
Hi Christine! Can I ask how do you think this one compares with MAC’s Prom Princess???
Prom Princess is darker, not quite as cool-toned, more muted. http://www.temptalia.com/submit-dupe?sbs=1&pid=164075&dupe=108882
It’s summer and my cheeks tend to get a bit oily because of the humid weather, so this may fare better on me. I guess I have to see Vivacite in person before I decide. :/
I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on Vivacite!