Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon Monochromatic Blush Duo Review & Swatches

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Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon Monochromatic Blush Duo
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon Monochromatic Blush Duo
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon Monochromatic Blush Duo
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon Monochromatic Blush Duo
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon Monochromatic Blush Duo
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon Monochromatic Blush Duo
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon Monochromatic Blush Duo
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon Monochromatic Blush Duo
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon Monochromatic Blush Duo
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon Monochromatic Blush Duo
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon Monochromatic Blush Duo
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon Monochromatic Blush Duo
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon Monochromatic Blush Duo
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon Monochromatic Blush Duo
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon Monochromatic Blush Duo
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon Monochromatic Blush Duo
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon Monochromatic Blush Duo
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon Monochromatic Blush Duo
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon Monochromatic Blush Duo
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon Monochromatic Blush Duo
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon Monochromatic Blush Duo
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon Monochromatic Blush Duo
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon Monochromatic Blush Duo
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon Monochromatic Blush Duo
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon Monochromatic Blush Duo
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon Monochromatic Blush Duo
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon Monochromatic Blush Duo

Spiced Cinnamon

Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon Monochromatic Blush Duo ($38.00 for 0.51 oz.) includes a richer, deeper coral with a matte finish paired with a shimmering, more mid-tone coral with both shades running warmer, more red-orange than pink or full-on orange. They performed well; they were pigmented, long-wearing, and easy to apply and blend out.

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

Formula Overview

$38.00/0.51 oz. - $74.51 Per Ounce

The duo includes both a "monochromatic matte and shimmer shade" that can be used "individually or layer[ed] together." The blushes are described as having "high-impact payoff" with no other specifics. The consistency of the matte shades was incredibly silky, finely-milled, and smooth without being powdery--they were thinner but not difficult to apply and sat well on bare skin as well as over foundation. The pigmentation ranged from semi-opaque to opaque and was definitely buildable.

Both the matte and shimmer products wore between eight and nine hours on me.

Browse all of our Cover FX Monochromatic Blush Duo swatches.

Ingredients


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Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon (Left) Matte Blush
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon (Left) Matte Blush
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon (Left) Matte Blush
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon (Left) Matte Blush
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon (Left) Matte Blush
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon (Left) Matte Blush
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon (Left) Matte Blush
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon (Left) Matte Blush
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon (Left) Matte Blush
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon (Left) Matte Blush
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon (Left) Matte Blush
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon (Left) Matte Blush

Spiced Cinnamon (Left)

Spiced Cinnamon (Left) is a medium-dark coral with strong, warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. It had good pigmentation that was buildable to full coverage with less than half of a layer more. The texture was soft, smooth, and velvety to the touch without being powdery or dusty. The blush applied evenly to my skin and blended out with little effort for a seamless, skin-like finish. It wore well for nine hours on me before fading noticeably.

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

Formula Overview

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The duo includes both a "monochromatic matte and shimmer shade" that can be used "individually or layer[ed] together." The blushes are described as having "high-impact payoff" with no other specifics. The consistency of the matte shades was incredibly silky, finely-milled, and smooth without being powdery--they were thinner but not difficult to apply and sat well on bare skin as well as over foundation. The pigmentation ranged from semi-opaque to opaque and was definitely buildable.

Both the matte and shimmer products wore between eight and nine hours on me.

Browse all of our Cover FX Matte Blush swatches.

Ingredients

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Mica, Myristyl Trisiloxane, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin. May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163).

Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.

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Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon (Right) Shimmer Blush
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon (Right) Shimmer Blush
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon (Right) Shimmer Blush
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon (Right) Shimmer Blush
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon (Right) Shimmer Blush
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon (Right) Shimmer Blush
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon (Right) Shimmer Blush
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon (Right) Shimmer Blush
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon (Right) Shimmer Blush
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon (Right) Shimmer Blush
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon (Right) Shimmer Blush
Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon (Right) Shimmer Blush

Spiced Cinnamon (Right)

Spiced Cinnamon (Right) is a medium-dark coral with strong,w arm undertones and fine, gold and pink pearl that gave it a luminous finish. The consistency was smooth to the touch, dense without being too firmly pressed in the pan, and soft without being powdery. This shade had opaque pigmentation in a single layer, but it was easy to dial down the pigmentation with a lighter hand or less-dense brush as well. It applied evenly to my cheeks, blended out easily along the edges, and the more I buffed it into my skin, the smoother and more glowing the finish appeared. It stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours on me before fading slightly.

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

Formula Overview

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The duo includes both a "monochromatic matte and shimmer shade" that can be used "individually or layer[ed] together." The blushes are described as having "high-impact payoff" with no other specifics.

The shimmery shades were slightly firmer with more of a powder-gel hybrid consistency that is firmer, denser but is often smoother and more "melted" when applied and blended out on skin. For this type of formula, I'd recommend a moderately dense blush or highlighter brush. Most of the shimmery shades had a luminous sheen--smoother, shinier finish but not intense or metallic. I found that layering the matte over the shimmer to yield a more intense shimmer effect, which is more of a tip from me to you than a pro/con.

Both the matte and shimmer products wore between eight and nine hours on me.

Browse all of our Cover FX Shimmer Blush swatches.

Ingredients

Mica, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Squalane, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Chondrus Crispus, Xanthan Gum, Silica, Dicalcium Phosphate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Red 30 Lake (CI 73360), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Manganese Violet (CI 77742).

Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.

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MichelleChefNYC Avatar

I actually picked this up and swatched this at Ulta when I had a 20% off coupon recently but put it back and didn’t get it… after seeing this review and looking at your face swatches I am SO bummed that I didn’t grab this. I think this would look so pretty when I get a little tan in the summer. I am adding this to my list to pick up the next time I have a coupon.

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