LORAC Ultraviolet Color Source Buildable Blush ($22.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a slightly muted, medium lavender purple with cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. Lethal Cosmetics Hybrid (P, $15.50) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Bittersweet (DC, $26.00) is warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Leopard (LE, $5.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Daddy (P, $5.00) is brighter, cooler (85% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Cryostasis (P, $15.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar). Give Me Glow Lilac Euphoria (P, $14.00) is 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. It had semi-sheer, buildable coverage that I was able to get to semi-opaque coverage after three layers of product. The texture is thin, lightly dusty, but it was fairly smooth overall. This particular shade could have blended a little more easily on the skin, but it wasn’t too much extra work/buffing to diffuse (at least it was possible without lots of tricks!). On me, it wore for eight hours before fading. This is one of the more unique shades of lavender I’ve come across, and I’m happy to see it’s a permanent shade.

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LORAC Ultraviolet Color Source Buildable Blush

LORAC Ultraviolet Color Source Buildable Blush

LORAC Ultraviolet Color Source Buildable Blush

LORAC Ultraviolet Color Source Buildable Blush

LORAC Ultraviolet Color Source Buildable Blush

LORAC Ultraviolet Color Source Buildable Blush

LORAC Ultraviolet Color Source Buildable Blush