Note: Originally posted on my past beauty focused blog. Since I’ve decided to just have one blog for every topic I feel like writing about, I will be migrating some of my reviews over to here.
I’ve never really been a huge blusher type of girl. I’ll take eyeliner, brows, or even lipbalm over flushed cheeks any day, and my minuscule collection consists mainly of bright coral pink hues. I decided it was about time I step up my game and add a bit of variety into my everyday cheek colour — but it did take me a while to decide on which one. I wanted something natural and fuss free; something preferably from the ‘drugstore’ (nothing is considered drugstore in New Zealand, really) so I wouldn’t have to break the bank.
Cue Rimmel‘s Lasting Finish Soft Colour blush in #010 Santa Rose (£3.99). I came across this blush on ASOS a while ago while browsing through their beauty section (as I often do). I remember the blush being mentioned in a couple of YouTube videos, so it certainly intrigued me. After a quick Google search, it popped up on a lot of bloggers’ favourites, top blushes, and ‘best mediocre looking product that turns out to be amazing’ lists.
Complete with scratches on the flimsy looking plastic lid; the packaging isn’t the best. The lid has come off on me a few times, but it’s nothing that can’t be pushed back into place. I definitely do appreciate the makeover it has had — the design is much better than the old trapezium shaped packaging, and the embossed Union Jack on the surface is a nice touch. I was initially worried that the colour would be too light on my medium Asian skin tone, but I couldn’t be more wrong. While powdery when picked up with a brush, the pigmentation certainly impressed me quite a bit. The trick to this blush is to apply with a light hand and avoid going overboard (which I did the first time — my cheeks resembled a monkey’s butt). On my skin tone, it comes off as a warm peachy pink, with just a hint of brown.
While I haven’t tried any of the other shades in the range, if the quality remains consistent throughout, then I highly recommend picking one up. The blushes are affordable, excellent quality, and if not readily available at your local pharmacy, they can easily be found online. I purchased mine off ASOS, back when they still had their free international shipping option regardless of purchase price. I haven’t tried their new shipping service, but there are also a few other sites I would recommend, such as Feelunique, and eChemist.
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