ColourPop Cherry Blossom Instant Crush Matte Blush Review & Swatches
Cherry Blossom
ColourPop Cherry Blossom Instant Crush Matte Blush ($12.00 for 0.183 oz.) is a medium pink with subtle, cool undertones and a natural finish that was mostly matte but not too flat.
- Semi-sheer coverage; buildable to high medium
- Lightweight, thin, emollient without feeling overly wet
- Applied evenly and smoothly, naturally wanted to sheer out
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading noticeably)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Fenty Beauty Bikini Martini (P, $20.00).
- Make Up For Ever B202 (P, $23.00).
- ColourPop Natural World (LE, $7.00).
- ColourPop Petal Pusher (DC, $12.00).
- ColourPop Thumper (P, $8.00).
- NARS Power Play (LE, $30.00).
- Anastasia Sugar (PiP, ).
- Urban Decay X-Rated (DC, $26.00).
- ColourPop Flower Power (LE, $12.00).
- Dior Pink (001) (P, $37.00).
Formula Overview
$12.00/0.183 oz. - $65.57 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "semi-sheer" coverage that can be built up and has a "natural-looking flush" paired with a "natural matte finish." They had a very creamy, lightweight texture--almost a little clay-like where it felt like it had a lot of slip but wasn't as "wet" as expected. It took about 15 to 30 seconds for it to dry down for the most part, and it wasn't unmovable but it wasn't tacky or prone to transfer.
The pigmentation was semi-sheer, as marketed, and it was somewhat buildable, but I felt like building up more than half a layer or so felt like it moved the product around more than desired and resulted in foundation that was more prone to lifting on that attempt at a second layer (first layer was fine). If building up product, I would recommend using a stippling brush for the second layer!
It had a soft-set, so it didn't fully dry down and become unmovable, but it wasn't quite powder-like and still had a "natural matte" finish as the brand touted. The products blended out easily, sat well on bare skin and on top of foundation, and lasted around eight hours on me.
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I really like this one also. I do have three dupes though, ColourPop Petal Pusher, Dior PInk and Nars Power Play. I am trying more cream blushes as I have aged and my skin seems to respond better. I usually follow up with a powder on top after setting my makeup. I would love any suggestions for cool toned blushes in cream format, from readers?
This is just the type of formula and shade I love but after spending the day taking inventory and decluttering, I’m horrified by how big my blush collection alone has become over the last few yrs. I decluttered enough to almost fill 2 red reusable Target bags with just blush and the worst part is at least 1/3 have never been opened. My 20 yr old niece is ecstatic to get them and I put myself on a very strict blush no-bye.
It’s great to see a cool toned semi matte kind of blush from CP. I am not too sure whether this one is too pinky for me or not, but it does look good.