The Estee Edit First Lover (01) The Barest Blush Review, Photos, Swatches
The Estee Edit First Lover (01) The Barest Blush
The Estee Edit First Lover (01) The Barest Blush ($28.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a muted, medium rosy brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. By Terry Tropical Sunset #6 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). MAC I'm Not Blushing (Bottom) (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). NARS Spin Off (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Chanel Jersey (80) (P, $45.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar). Makeup Geek Infatuation (P, $10.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar). By Terry Savannah Love #5 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Cantaloupe (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Meteor Rite (LE, $12.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Coppertone (P, $24.00) is darker (90% similar). Too Faced Mademoiselle (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Gina (P, $30.00) is warmer (90% similar). NARS Dream Place (LE, $30.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Fashion District (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Makeup Geek Infatuation (DC, $9.99) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Tulip to Quit (DC, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Barre Hopping (DC, $12.00) is lighter, more muted (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Peach Poison (Right) (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Weirdough (DC, $12.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Merit Terracotta (P, $28.00) is lighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Satisfy (DC, $26.00) is lighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
The formula is supposed to be a “natural-looking blush” that blends to create “even” color. First, the shimmer is an overspray; it doesn’t seem to go all the way through, and a few back-and-forth sweeps with a large blush brush makes it disappear (which is what I do prior to swatching a product with an overspray), which leaves behind a mostly matte finish. Second, I purchased all four shades, and every single pan was extremely wobbly in the compact–at this price point and knowing it’s made by Estee Lauder Companies (which has plenty of manufacturing experience!), I was pretty disappointed. Onto the product, though, things got better as it was soft, silky, and smooth while remaining blendable on the skin and had more of a “natural matte” finish that didn’t read flat on the skin. The blush had semi-opaque, buildable coverage that could be applied with a lighter hand for sheerer coverage or layered once or twice for true-to-pan color. It lasted for eight hours on me before starting to fade.
First Lover (01)
PPermanent. $28.00.
The Estee Edit First Lover (01) The Barest Blush
The Estee Edit First Lover (01) The Barest Blush
The Estee Edit First Lover (01) The Barest Blush
The Estee Edit First Lover (01) The Barest Blush
The Estee Edit First Lover (01) The Barest Blush
The Estee Edit First Lover (01) The Barest Blush
Not only was the pan in my compact super wobbly, the compact was EXTREMELY hard to open. Its like the cheap plastic they used stuck on itself. I’ve had to pry it open. My blush is going back because even if I like the inside, I hate fighting the outside to get to the product.
Well, I’m glad I’m not alone on the wobbling pan! I didn’t have the opening issue though 🙁
I love that color, but wobbly packaging is no fun, but at least it should de-pot easily.
There ya go! Silver lining 😉
Aww, I’m really disappointed to hear that that little splash is just overspray! I was thinking that it was a matte blush with a shimmer/highlight section, and I was looking forward to it!
It’s pretty weird that all of your blush pans are wobbly (EL should definitely know better, you’re right), but I have to admit… This review definitely makes me hate the concept of the Estée Edit less. :p
It’s so confusing that it’s just an overspray but Estee Lauder acts like there are two shades…
I’m really looking forward to you reviewing the Estee Edit product line. I’m not sure if I’ll every see this line in person as Estee Lauder is not a brand I see in Sephora store but I hope this one makes it in.
My closest store is in a college/university city so it would make sense that they would get this range in. (cross fingers)
What intrigues you about the line?
The “blue” powder corrector and the lipsticks. the eyeshadow palette not soo much. lol
Too warm for me, but I’m sure it will look great on others. But what’s up with the packaging issue? At this price point, and with the Lauder name, shouldn’t have to deal with wobbly pans, kind of worried they may fall out eventually
I have no idea!! I was so surprised!
This sure is a pretty one. But seeing it’s dupes, with one being Zoeva Burning Up, plus 2 great ones by MAC? I think I can safely skip, especially with the EL ones having wonky pans!
I just think the pan issue is unacceptable for a mainstream brand at this price point :/
Definitely unacceptable at this price point and for this brand! Especially considering they own MAC, and I haven’t had that issue with any of my MAC blushes.
I prefer the shimmer to Jersey but I like the more neutral undertone here. I’d probably still go with Jersey though.
Seems like Jersey is the winner for most!
I like this! I had no idea this collection was permanent! Awesome! I just got Gina and have Jersey. Both are “go-to’s” for me. This would be a nice addition. But, maybe to close to Gina. It does look a bit rosier on my computer screen, Whereas Gina seems more peach.
I believe it’s just a few pieces, like the eyeshadow palette, that are limited edition!
Wow, I love it! But I’m a sucker for anything peachy! Peachy blush and peachy nude lips are my Everything?!
It is pretty!
Surprised to see this performed much better than the Estee Edit Shadowstick I bought and reviewed. The shade is really pretty on you! I like the fact that your review indicates this is a buildable color. Can’t wait to see what you think of the other shades you bought 🙂 Thanks for the review!
No problem, Michele!
Really pretty color. I think I’d rather have Chanel Jersey though. I wish the shimmer went through the product, it would be really cool and unique!
It would be! I wish the shimmer did go through.
Looks really nice on you, especially with the eyeshadow you’re wearing.
Thanks, Claire!
pretty! But methinks Jersey is close enough for me. 🙂
Close enough!
This looks gorgeous on you! It’s a shame the shimmer is an over spray. Why do companies do that? I do not own any blushes from EL as yet, and I think I might pick one of these up. I have dry skin on my cheeks and a lot of powder blushes make that area look really dry and cakey looking. This formula sounds like it wouldn’t do that. Thanks for the review!
I would recommend trying Estee Lauder’s regular blush line (not Estee Edit) if you have drier skin!
Not a good color for me, but, if it was, the wobbly pans and overspray would bother me too much to purchase!
Wobbly pans is enough to turn me away, lol! At this price point? No way!
Oooooh what a lovely shade this is. Pity about the packaging though…
I know! It’s so strange how they couldn’t glue them in!
Beautiful! I need it.
It is a pretty shade!
This blush looks really nice on you! The wobbly pot is definitely odd considering the manufacturer, though.
Thank you, Chris!
This color! /heart eyes emoji/
This looks like an amazing dupe for Jersey, a blush I’ve wanted for a long time, but never bought because I don’t feel that any blush is worth $45 to me. $28 is a price I might convince myself is worth it.
Perfect 😀
I have it in Coy Coral (02). It is a lovely blush but the packaging is awful. Mine is wobbly and hard to open. It Cosmetics the same packaging for the cream blush and it’s not wobbly or hard to open.
You’re the second to mention it being hard to open! That didn’t seem to be an issue for me, but the WOBBLY PANS are SO annoying.
Pretty. Not my colour, though.
I still haven’t seen the Estée Edit in store, but I haven’t checked the Lauder counters, or investigated the makeup counters at any department store in some time.
Just at Sephora!
Just bought this! It is the exact nudey-peach no-blush blush I was looking for! I was actually glad the gold was just an overspray. I loved the satin finish of this product, not a chalky matte, not a shimmer. I haven’t used yet, but I always check your reviews when I purchase… glad to see it rated well!! Cheers 🙂
I wish they had done without the overspray! It seemed so odd to try and market it as a duo when it’s just one shade, you know? Nothing wrong with just the one, lol!