Saturday 3 August 2013

"New" MUA £1 Blushes | Review and Swatches

When the new MUA blusher shades hit stores I snapped them up right away. I love MUA blushers, and the thought of new shades had me doing a little "winning" dance!  I thought I'd blog about the right away, so everyone could know about the fabulous new shades, but that didn't happen. I've had this post sitting in my drafts since they released and for some reason I just didn't finish it up. 

So, as a storm of epic proportion brews outside I'm finishing off the post in hopes that is distracts me from the apocalyptic weather.  

MUA £1 Blushes
Bubblegum, Lolly, Marshmallow, Cupcake & BonBon, £1, link

MUA £1 Blushes

The packaging is really simple, and really slim so it's great if you don't have much space. The clear lid allows you to see the colour in the pan without having to open and they are clearly labelled so you can see the names easily too. My issue lies with how flimsy the packaging is. The little "booble thing"  that holds the blusher closed is easily lost, and once that is gone, the rest pretty much falls apart. But, I suppose for £1, I really can't complain that much.  
 
I thought I picked up all 6 new shades, but got a double of one so I only have 5 of the 6. The shades range from bright pink shades right up to a light orange/peachy shades, so I think there is something for everyone and most skin tones. 

MUA £1 Blushers Swatched
 
The blushers do not disappoint in the quality department though. I found the powders to be almost buttery, only kicking up a little excess powder when I dip my brush in the product. They are extremely pigmented, meaning just one tap of brush gives you enough to apply and they blend over the skin beautifully. 

Unlike some blushers, they sit on top of foundation really well without pulling it away from the skin when applied and they last nearly all day on bare skin or over foundation. 

MUA Blush in BonBon Swatch
BonBon is described as an Apricot shade by MUA, but I would call it more of  neutral dusky rose shade with very slight (if not no) shimmer running through it. I can see this being a favourite in the autumn when I've put my brighter pinks and peach colours away. 

MUA Blush in Bubble Gum Swatch
 Bubble Gum is a described as a coral rose pink, and that's not horribly wrong. It more pink than coral, but on the skin you can see hints of coral popping out. I'm not entirely sure if this is matte, because it does look there is some kind of shimmer in the pan but on the cheeks it looks totally matte.  

MUA Blush in Cupcake Swatch
Cupcake is the most nude toned blush in the new shades. It's described as  a soft peach on the website, is a nude peach more than anything else. It's got hints of really fine glitter in the pan, but on the skin they aren't visible. 

MUA Blush in Marshmellow Swatch

Marshmallow is the brightest of the bunch. It's simply labelled pink on the MUA website, and obviously that it a true description. It's a nice blue toned colour that can quite easily compare to something like Stay Pretty from MAC in the pan, but actually comes of more pigmented when swatched.

MUA Blush in Lolly Swatch

Lolly is the orange blusher I never thought I would adore but do. This has fast become my everyday blusher for the summer, and I can see myself repurchasing this over and over again. It's not matte, and there is some glitter to be seen in the pan and on the cheeks. Don't let that scare you though, it's nicely fine milled glitter, meaning it just gives a nice shimmer to the cheeks rather than making you look you've dipped your face in glitter. It's a soft peachy, orange colour that just gives a nice change to the usual pinks I go for. 

So, that is the new MUA blusher shades! What do you think? What is your favourite? 
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11 comments:

  1. I love lolly too! I brought it and thought I would never wear it but its all I wear these days its so pretty!

    Jamie-Lee | Glitter Infatuation | Beauty & Lifestyle Blog!

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    1. Lolly is the best! Can't stop wearing it...

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  2. great products for the price! will have to have a look when I next walk past xx megan

    emmiegee.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Brilliant product for the price. Total bargain.

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  3. These look so pretty! I've definitely got my eye on Lilly, great review hun! :) x
    inamakeupminute.blogspot.co.uk

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  4. Love cupcake and bubblegum! Nice pics ;)

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    1. Great colours. Bubblegum is great for summer, and cupcake is great nude/natural for all year round!

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  5. Loving the look of cupcake - it's a nice shade!

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    1. Cupcake is great. Great nude/neutral shade for all year round.

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  6. i have bought lolly and candyfloss and now i crave for cupcake!

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