LORAC Cinematic Color Source Buildable Blush ($22.00 for 0.017 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark rosy brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. Anastasia Blank (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). Tarte Exposed (P, $29.00) is cooler (85% similar). MAC Ven Conmigo (LE, $24.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Humour Me (P, $29.00) is darker, brighter, warmer (90% similar). Makeup Geek Puppy Love (P, $10.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Make Up For Ever S118 (P, $23.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Unearthed (LE, $29.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Tarte Seduce (P, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). LORAC Ray (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). NYX Taupe (DC, $5.00) is darker (90% similar). KIKO 106 Beige Rose (P, $12.00) is warmer (85% similar). KIKO 105 Dark Rose (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, cooler (80% similar). ColourPop Aphrodisiac (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

The Color Source Buildable Blush formula is supposed to offer–you guessed it–buildable color coverage with a “silky-smooth” consistency available in matte and satin finishes. The texture was thin without being dry or dusty, while the powder was soft and finely-milled in feel. When applied, the color diffused easily along the edges without sheering out too readily. It had medium, buildable coverage, which seemed like a good compromise to making it easier and more forgiving to use while still making it more versatile on more skin tones (though the desaturated quality of color means it is definitely not a universal shade but few, if any, truly are!). I think this might be a possible contouring shade on some skin tones. This shade wore well for seven and a half hours before fading visibly.

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LORAC Cinematic Color Source Buildable Blush

LORAC Cinematic Color Source Buildable Blush

LORAC Cinematic Color Source Buildable Blush

LORAC Cinematic Color Source Buildable Blush

LORAC Cinematic Color Source Buildable Blush

LORAC Cinematic Color Source Buildable Blush