ColourPop TTYL Instant Crush Matte Blush Review & Swatches
TTYL
ColourPop TTYL Instant Crush Matte Blush ($12.00 for 0.183 oz.) is a brighter, medium-dark coral-red with subtle, warm undertones and a natural, matte finish–not flat but not shiny either.
- 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 (8.5 hours before fading noticeably)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Patrick Ta She's Vibrant (Crème) (PiP, ).
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- Tom Ford Beauty Wicked (P, $60.00).
- Melt Cosmetics Flor (LE, $22.00).
- Pat McGrath Lovestruck (P, $38.00).
- Anastasia Pink Dahlia (P, $32.00).
- Becca Pamplemousse (LE, $32.00).
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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Ingredients
Ohhh, this is another lovely one. I like that it works so well and is a cream blush. I foresee my first ColourPop order since returning to makeup. As I mentioned yesterday and today in a different comment, I like layering blushes and in the past that pretty much meant just two different but complimentary colors. Now that I have started using blush formula’s other than powder, I like layering a cream or liquid with a powder for staying powder. ColourPop is so reasonable in price that I can afford to get a few and if I don’t like them or they don’t work for me, I am not out and arm and a leg, like if I bought TF. I did see Rare Beauty Grace while in Vancouver but didn’t pick it up. ColourPop will be a better bargain anyway.
I’ll be TTIS! This is gorgeous! On my redonkulousy long WL!
I hope we get these in store to swatch – I don’t truly need any more cream blushes but if the formula wows me I could be convinced!