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Makeup Geek Heart Throb Blush Review, Photos, Swatches

Makeup Geek Heart Throb Blush
Makeup Geek Heart Throb Blush

Makeup Geek Heart Throb Blush ($10.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a muted, medium coral-brown with warmer undertones and a satin finish. Natasha Denona My Dream (Cream Blush) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar). Estee Lauder Lover's Blush (P, $34.00) is lighter (90% similar). Laura Geller Boysenberry (P, $28.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Mocha (P, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Estee Lauder Sensuous Rose (P, $34.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Blushbaby (P, $24.00) is cooler (90% similar). Sephora Shame On You (01) (P, $14.00) is lighter (90% similar). Guerlain Petrouchka #7 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Divergent Misty Rose (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Blush Please (LE, $30.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Streak Blush (-, ) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (80% similar). Kaja Pink Cloud (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). Becca Wisteria (LE, $32.00) is cooler (85% similar). Sydney Grace Peaches and Cream (P, $9.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Capri (P, $58.00) is lighter (85% similar). theBalm Balm Springs (P, $21.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Dolline (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). LORAC See Beyond (LE, $23.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Chanel Innocence (160) (P, $45.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Shortbread (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

The formula is supposed to be pigmented, long-wearing, and blendable (for more on how it compares to the previous formula, check out this post). This shade was richly pigmented, which made it easy to apply and get visible color out of, and it should work for several skin tones. The color darkened just slightly, as it had a soft, slightly dusty consistency, on the skin. It had a finely-milled, smooth feel to it, and it blended out beautifully on the skin with the satiny sheen becoming more prominent as the blush was buffed and diffused on the skin. On my normal-to-dry skin, it wore well for eight hours.

Heart Throb

PPermanent. $10.00.
A-
A-
9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total

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Makeup Geek Heart Throb Blush
Makeup Geek Heart Throb Blush

Makeup Geek Heart Throb Blush
Makeup Geek Heart Throb Blush

Makeup Geek Heart Throb Blush
Makeup Geek Heart Throb Blush

Makeup Geek Heart Throb Blush
Makeup Geek Heart Throb Blush

Makeup Geek Heart Throb Blush
Makeup Geek Heart Throb Blush

Makeup Look
On face:
  • Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Foundation
  • Guerlain Les Voilettes Loose Setting Powder
On eyes:
  • LORAC Pro Palette 3
  • Sephora Love Affair Eyeliner
On lips:
  • Too Faced Honey Bear La Creme

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Claire L Avatar

Interesting that this looks darker on than in the pan. It’s browner than it appears, I would initially have gone for the colour as it’s in the pan but not as it is on the skin. It looks nice on though.

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