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| Clockwise from top left: Becca Turkish Rose, EB After Sunset, EB Island Rose, Max Factor Soft Copper |
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| Left to right: BECCA Beach Tint in Fig, MF Soft Copper, Becca Turkish Rose, EB Island Rose, EB After Sunset |
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| Left to right: NARS Douceur, Becca Beach Tint in Fig, MF Soft Copper, Becca Turkish Rose, EB Island Rose, EB After Sunset |
Firstly, the reader wanted to know if After Sunset could be a little muddy and whether or not Island Rose would be too bright? Her skin is fair with a tendency to light ruddiness. I like Island Rose but I have mentioned before that I need to be careful with it. If I'm too heavy handed or haven't used foundation, this colour can make me look very flushed. I think for anyone that is prone to ruddiness, this could be an awkward colour. I tend to use in combination with bronzer to avoid looking like I've gone overboard with the rouge.
After Sunset is a harder colour to explain. It is quite brown but on my skin it pulls rosy so I don't find it looks muddy. I really like this cheek colour and I use it quite often as it gives a natural look. I would be very interested to hear from anyone that has used it and found it does pull too muddy on their complexion.
The question that I wanted to put to you all is a texture question. I was asked how the texture of the Compact Rouge compares to both BECCA and Le Metier de Beaute creme blushers. I only have the BECCA to compare to and wondered if anyone had experience of all three and could help? The reader finds BECCA and LMdB creme blushers too emollient. I fear that the Compact Rouge might be too emollient also but wondered what everyone else thought? I find the BECCA and Edward Bess quite similar in texture, I think that Edward Bess might have the edge actually but I don't find either to be too greasy or slippy on my skin. In the past, I found the MAC Blushcremes to have a texture that couldn't comfortably wear.
I would really appreciate your input on this one!
Island rose looks super gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI really like After Sunset (by Edward Bess)...I do not find that it looks muddy on my fairish skin either and I prefer the texture to that of the Becca cream blushes (just a "tiny" bit drier, but still very emollient). I need to try Island Rose though:-)
ReplyDeleteI have all 3 brands you mention. The most emollient is Le Metier, they are very soft and spread easily. I love these but they aren't great for hot weather. The least emollient, firmest is Becca. I find Becca to be very long lasting but not that easy to spread. Right in the middle is Edward Bess. My only problem with EB is the strong fragrance that I notice. I have Love Affair and Island Rose and love the colors so I put up with the fragrance.
ReplyDelete@Flyavsted: It's a really pretty colour, isn't it?
ReplyDelete@Erin: I'm pleased to hear you get on well with After Sunset too. I like the Edward Bess texture a bit more than Becca too.
@Marcia: Absolutely agree on the fragrance and I did mention that. I like the fig scent but it's definitely not for everyone and I think it could be a deal breaker for many. Am I right in thinking the powder blushers are scented too or is it just the bronzer?
Jane x