Stila • Color Push-Up in Blush Flash • Blush

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SandyFialkov on 11/8/2011 7:40:00 AM more reviews by SandyFialkov

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

I bought this blush after reading some reviews here, and I like it a lot. The color in the package is a dark and ugly brown, but on the skin it's a lovely natural red-brown. The product is very sheer, but you can build a very nice, yet natural color. It's kind of a gel formula, a bit sticky but not oily, with a glossy nice finish. I apply and blend it with a synthetic brush (MAC #128), but I guess you can use your fingers too.
The package is very good, very compact and easy to use, great size for your makeup bag/ traveling.

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*TOP REVIEWER* gypcc on 5/23/2009 6:58:00 PM more reviews by gypcc

Age: 30-35   Skin: Very Dry   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

I've purchased this more than once.... and that's uncommon for me. I'm a very 'natural' product junkie, which is kind of a contradiction, but i really do try and look unmadeup... this, as mentioned previously... is deceiving... it looks like DRAMA for your face... but it's very sheer, very subtle, very lasting.... and it's a cream stick blush that you will reach for again and again. At least I know I do. I've been using if for years (and have a backup lined up). It sort of has stain quality to it for me... in that it lasts a really long time, but I do have a dryer complexion so that might be a consideration, someone with an oilier face might not find this to be such a champion. There's no shimmer (thankfully) and it's a really natural looking flush for me. Absolute winner.

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*TOP REVIEWER* StrawberryBlondeMakeup on 6/12/2008 5:57:00 AM more reviews by StrawberryBlondeMakeup

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

When Blush Flash first arrived I was a little intimidated by the dark browney red that it appeared in it's tube. However when applied Blush Flash is a gorgeous, browned cherry with a sweet dewey finish. This is very flattering on my PPP cool skin and gives a healthy glow, without looking OTT.
The pushups do feel a little sticky when applied but I find this sensation goes quickly. The rectangular shape of the product makes it easy to sweep up the cheek without depositing a large circle of colour, and the petite size of the product makes it my go-to travel blush.
Some people have commented that this product seems poor in value because of it's size, however you use such a small amount per application I don't find the overall size of the product to be an issue.
I would buy again as I regularly reach for this, and it often accompanies me on trips away.
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jumpsnoopy on 12/22/2007 7:13:00 PM more reviews by jumpsnoopy

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Green    

I found this in my mom's stash and she wasn't using it, so I decided to give it a try. I initially used it when my hair was blonde and it made me look too ruddy, but I recently dyed my hair a dark chocolate brown and decided to give it a try again (I'm a NC20.) The color was perfect! It's a SHEER brownish/reddish color that is easily layered and looks very natural. I have to blend it alot and keep layering as I do, because the color seems to evaporate on the first (and even second) applications. It doesn't last long unless I layer it, but the ultimate effect -- after all the work it requires -- is worth it. I haven't used it as a lip stain yet, but I plan to try that soon. It definitely could be used for lips as well.

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petlewin on 3/13/2007 10:34:00 PM more reviews by petlewin

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Dark   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I love this blush! Im convinced this color would look good on everyone. I am a DDD, MAC NW 45. It gives me a nice flush and a nice glow. It has yet to break out my acne prone skin which is a big plus.My only grip is that it is a bit sticky, but the pros outweigh the cons. I will repurchase if im unable to find a knockoff at a cheeper price. UPDATE: This broke me out badly!!! The texture combined with the hot and humid summer weather made my pores large and clogged! I guess i have to put it away till winter!

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*TOP REVIEWER* claudias on 11/30/2006 3:44:00 AM more reviews by claudias

Age: 30-35   Skin: Dry   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

Left my face sticky. Yuk. For the price i expect a bit more pigment. Have a five dollar push up that came on a magazine that looks and works better.

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sassydaphne on 5/14/2006 2:19:00 PM more reviews by sassydaphne

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Red   Eyes: Brown    

I love almost everything about this. The color is a natural flush -- a soft reddish tan on me. And, as others have said, it layers nicely. I don't think it lasts all that long, but that's OK. My rant is the packaging. It's pricey for the small amuont you get, especially considering the quarter-inch of product that you can't get without scraping it out. In other words, it doesn't push up all the way. Plus, the silver coating on the package started coming off and getting all over everthing.
I tried Smashbox's ultraviolet blush stick after all the great reviews there, but the color is just TOO pink for me. Would look great on someone more fair. Guess I'm stuck with this.

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annic on 4/17/2006 11:37:00 AM more reviews by annic

Age: 30-35   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I've had this for about 2 years now and still use it, it's definitely worth the price. The only reason I wouldn't buy it again is I'm kinda bored with it now....The color is something between red and berry and looks good wherever you need color- cheeks, forehead, lips. It doesn't have any shimmer, which I think is nice because it looks totally natural and clean. Great for travel. Works well on fair skin. Pros: small, lightweight, can apply without a mirror, won't clog pores, hydrating, can be layered for a brighter look. Cons: doesn't quite last all day, the lid became lose and it falls off, but they've changed the packaging a bit so might be better now.

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*TOP REVIEWER* ghoo on 4/10/2006 8:50:00 PM more reviews by ghoo

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Cool   Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I love all of Stila's push-up blushes. Stila I feel is actually the only line that has the gel blush done right- not sticky, good wearability and layerability, melts into the skin and does not disappear after a few hours. Hasn't clogged pores or irritated my very acne-prone skin.

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*TOP REVIEWER* sparky17 on 12/17/2005 6:14:00 PM more reviews by sparky17

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Hazel    

This is great for recreating the same type of color you'd get from being outside on a frosty night. I use this blush almost exclusively for creating that winter wind glow. Unfortunately, the staying power is only a few hours tops.

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*TOP REVIEWER* abfabjeanius on 9/26/2005 3:31:00 PM more reviews by abfabjeanius

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I wish I could give this product a 4.5! I was a bit skeptical about this because I'm not a big fan of cream blushes, but when I saw the Stila MA looking all glowy and beautiful, I had to ask her what she was wearing - and she said she was wearing this with some of the shimmer cream dabbed on the cheekbones. She was like a NC45, and it showed up on her, so I decided to try for myself.
Since I've purchased this, I have probably used it 3 days out of a week, which is big news for me. (I am probably the most fickle person ever, when it comes to makeup!) I use it on days when I'm running late, and a few quick swipes on each cheek gives just the right amount of "flush" color. Whenever I wear it, I always get compliments on my skin. (For reference, I am NC25) When I have more time, I like to do the "glowy" look and add a highlighting stick on the cheekbones, browbones, temples and bridge of nose to really make the skin radiant. At first, I was kind of annoyed that the packaging was so small... seemed kind of like a rip-off, but it's so portable that you can carry it around for touchups (which, for some reason, this stuff seems to disappear into my skin after lunch-time), or use it as a lip-stain. It makes a gorgeous lipstain - goes on more evenly than the BeneTint balm or stain, and gives a natural look.
I would definitely buy again, and recommend to anyone who is looking for a natural flush. I like this far better than Tarte cheekstains!

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anita_177 on 8/24/2005 6:15:00 AM more reviews by anita_177

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Normal   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

This is my never fail blush and tinted lip balm. It creates the most beautiful pink/purple (but still very natural) flush on my extreme PPP skin. It contains no shimmer and is very easy to use, just swipe and blend. I love this *so* much that I've used it about 5 days out of 7 since I bought it over two months ago.

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*TOP REVIEWER* dakgirl on 8/4/2005 4:48:00 PM more reviews by dakgirl

Age: 30-35   Skin: Oily, Fair, Warm   Hair: Red   Eyes: Brown    

I'm a PPP, and although this gave a nice flushed look, it didn't last, and it felt sticky on my cheeks. I ended up using it as an awkward lipbalm. It's a shame, nice packaging and a good idea.

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theotherself on 6/28/2005 10:47:00 AM more reviews by theotherself

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

Some of the other reviewers have said that this product doesn't stay, but in my opinion it stays on longer than powder blushes. It takes a bit getting used to when applying -- I had to blend it quite a bit into my cheeks, but I don't have any problems with this because I really like the way it gives my fair skin a natural flush and stays, at that. What does bother me is the waxy smell. Quite frankly, it stinks. Such a pity!

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klcstorm on 6/21/2005 5:49:00 PM more reviews by klcstorm

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination   Hair: Red   Eyes: Brown    

I like this blush a lot but you really don't get much for your money. I sampled it at Sephora but found the price too high (20.00) so I shopped on Ebay & got it for 14.00 with shipping. The color goes on sheer & it leaves my skin with a bit of a shine but doesn't look oily. I think it also has staying power too as I never re-apply. I would repurchase it but not for the full price. I'd look for a better deal on Ebay.

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Libbycam on 3/10/2005 11:39:00 PM more reviews by Libbycam

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

Stila's Sport Color Push-up Blush is a neat way to package blush. Contained in a sparkly-white deodorant-style tube w/a push-up slide on the back is a gel formula blush that looks rather pigmented, yet is sheer and moist. Blush Flash is a muted red w/a touch of brown/burgandy. It applies sheer and the color is buildable. It looks great when applied to the apples of cheeks and lightly down the center of the nose. I believe that most skin types would find this formula satisfactory (maybe very oily skinned girls might not be able to hold any of the color). If you are bored w/your everyday powder blush, Stila's Push-Up Blush is a fun way to give your cheeks a new glow! >^,,^<

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missnell on 8/14/2004 8:34:00 PM more reviews by missnell

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

This works best on me as a sheer lip color in the summer, esp if I'm going light on foundation, makeup in general. Several people noted that it looked v. cool and natural. However, there sure ain't much of it for the $, and it fades very fast. And I agree w/those who said it made them break out if used on cheek area.

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tesora on 8/11/2004 11:17:00 AM more reviews by tesora

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Hazel    

Love the push-up applicator...just swipe it across your cheeks for a healthy light pink flush, like you were out in the snow. I also love it down the bridge of my nose and across my hairline--with self tanner it looks like i've been sunkissed!

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annielula on 6/23/2004 4:45:00 PM more reviews by annielula

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Red   Eyes: Green    

Although I sometimes use this as a blush, I really use it as a sheer lipstick. On fair skinned girls (like me) it's very natural, although I suspect it would look nice on anyone. Perfect with a little gloss or vaseline.
Minus one lippy for staying power, but I'm not the type to apply every 15 minutes anyways.

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maristela on 6/19/2004 5:44:00 AM more reviews by maristela

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

i like the color but it fades a bit later in the day, so you have to re-apply again!

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