Smashbox • Blush Rush - Radiance • Blush

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Lanessa on 12/28/2012 5:28:00 PM more reviews by Lanessa

Age: 30-35   Skin: Very Oily, Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

Colour is shocking but looks amazing on! I bought this during a recent trip to Vegas, and have heard from a number of makeup artists why smashbox is so good.
The products are designed to be used for photography, so when a flash is used, the product on film will look just as it appears in the mirror. This is so important for wedding photography or other professional shoots to avoid the light reflecting off and appearing lighter in the picture (think pictures of body builders who seem to have a tan body and white face. They don't, it's just the flash photography catching the particles of pigment in the makeup and throwing it back). Any professional photographer knows these principles and a good make-up artist will keep this in mind for photography.
Back to the product itself. I was on a 5 year search for a blush that would give a natural, fresh look without being orangey. The artist I spoke to recommended this product which seemed WAY too bright, but it applies so beautifully and looks completely natural when on. I won't buy any other kind of blush knowing what I do about the way it shows in photographs and looks in person. An absolute must buy :)

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*TOP REVIEWER* Menolikepolos on 11/19/2012 3:02:00 AM more reviews by Menolikepolos

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

I am a blue eyed NW10 (NW15 or 20 when tanning from a bottle).

So, I bought this on a haul without reading reviews...

I bought this blush thinking, hmm I don't have a cool-toned raspberry pigmented blush yet? Let's try...

It goes on my blush brush as pigmented and bright as I expected... but when it blends into my cheekbones, it's very natural???

That being said... I LOVE IT! I wear it almost every day since I purchased it, and I need so little of it, it's going to last for forever.

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Carybear on 11/15/2012 9:20:00 AM more reviews by Carybear

Age: 30-35   Skin: Sensitive, Olive, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I love this blush. It's sheer, non-shimmery (good for us over 30 gals) and natural. The packaging is both cute and functional and gets 5 lippies.
The color is a *bit* on the cool side, it's not my go-to blush. I look best in warmer reds and corals.
On the right day tho' this blush makes me look 25 again. Seriously, it's that natural, that fresh. I will buy it again, but I doubt the densely packed, finely milled powder will be gone any year soon.

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Saandes2 on 11/13/2012 5:31:00 PM more reviews by Saandes2

Age: 19-24   Skin: Other, Fair   Hair: Red   Eyes: Blue    

The packaging I want for a blush! Very easy to use and girls don't be scared off by this color it looks insane in the jar! My friend gave it too me because when she bought it she thought it would be hot pink. Thats exactly what it looks like in the package completly barbie pink but once you apply it its the most gentle pink. On my fair skin it makes me look like im naturally blushing just a little bit. Great everyday color!

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radiya on 9/28/2012 2:22:00 AM more reviews by radiya

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I was looking for a pink blush with a cool tint to it that was also buildable. This one is perfect! A little bit and you have a natural pink summer flush great for daytime and build it up for an evening dramatic blush. I'm an NC30-35 and this shade has been great as an everyday go-to colour. Too bad I have to reapply half day, wish it lasted longer...

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ashmonster on 2/29/2012 9:30:00 AM more reviews by ashmonster

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

Love this blush. In the pan as other reviewers have already stated it is REALLLY pink. I love it. It does give a great pink glow... very highly pigmented but a great color. I love smashbox packaging .. eventhough it's simple.

Wish it had a little longer staying power. ( minus one lippie) I think im going to have to cave and buy urban decays make up setting spray. I find myself having to reapply my makeup half way though the day..

Overall definitely one of the best blushes i have tried !

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emsparago on 10/6/2011 5:51:00 PM more reviews by emsparago

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

I was so scared when I opened my box from smashbox.com and saw how bright this blush was! At first I applied way too much, and it just looked silly. This is a nice color pink if you have a very light touch when applying it. Now I use it with just a small application and it adds a nice color to my fair complexion.

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illume on 8/4/2011 9:38:00 PM more reviews by illume

Age: 19-24   Skin: Very Oily, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Green    

I love this blush! It's perfect for my fair complexion and skintone. Lasts all day and you only need a bit so it lasts forever. Just don't drop it!! You can place a little for a flush or a lot for a doll-look. I've gotten nothing but compliments with this blush. It's my go-to no-thinking blush. The mirror is a little unnecessary though.

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luvlost03 on 6/9/2011 12:55:00 PM more reviews by luvlost03

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

I love this blush! This is can be worn soft if applied with a light hand. I'm fair and it works for me, my Co worker has it also and she is a dark African-american and she also loves it. I prefer matte blushes so this was perfect.

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ChristaLovesMakeup on 5/20/2011 8:16:00 PM more reviews by ChristaLovesMakeup

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

This blush is great such a pretty colour and so pigmented! it last all day can't say enough about this great blush

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*TOP REVIEWER* tried_em_all on 4/27/2011 7:30:00 PM more reviews by tried_em_all

Age: 44-55   Skin: Very Dry, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Brown    

I find this to be very similar to Nars Desire, although this is a touch more berry, and Desire is slightly more blue, but yet, ever so slightly softer in color. I don't have as much of a reaction to this one as I do the Nars, but I liked the softness of Nars. For reference, I prefer a soft pink (no peach) blush with a very neutral undertone - so the fact that I even tried either of these blushes is saying something. But I need a matte blush (allergic to shimmer) and wanted something that isn't peach, so desperation forced me try them. But for me, all of these fluorescent blushes are just too much work - they either look too light or too bright, and I don't want to have to work that hard for a blush.

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graceoira on 4/12/2011 2:08:00 PM more reviews by graceoira

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I will not repurchase this product, since I am set on buying Shiseido's Blush Playful Pink (B6). See my review on it!

I've only bought this product ONCE. I've had it for about a year, and there's still a lot of product left!

Overall rating - appears hot pink in the picture, but it doesn't look the same when applied on your face (thank God). It actually looks more light, but it definitely give your cheeks that highlighted pop. If you don't apply too much, you won't look like a clown, and give that unnatural rosiness to your cheeks.

Price - it was around 20 dollars from Sephora. I was desperate for blush at the time, so I went for this one.

Packaging quality - pretty good (it even comes with a conveniently placed compact mirror in the back). I've accidentally dropped it a couple of times, and it hasn't given up on me yet!

It's a really good blush, but I think a more suttle pink will suit me more (Shiseido's Blush Playful Pink in B6), so I will not be repurchasing this. this is mostly due to the fact that I want to wear red lipstick (or any lipgloss for that matter) with some lightly applied blush, and Smashbox's Radiance is a little too bold for that. I want a more natural look. Don't let that stop you from buying this, though!

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*TOP REVIEWER* Canadianpetite on 12/30/2010 12:39:00 PM more reviews by Canadianpetite

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

Am NC30. I seem to find blushes in dusty rose and mauves which look ashy or chalky on my skin. Finally bought this after eyeing it for a month. Scary bright in the pot but beautiful pink on the skin. I like that it has no shimmers or glitters. The blue in the pink makes me look fresh and it stays on for more than 7 hours. I use a stippler for light application. Prob will not have to repurchase for a while as a little goes a long way.

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SunKitten on 12/10/2010 6:01:00 PM more reviews by SunKitten

Age: 44-55   Skin: Normal, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

I actually went to the Shoppers Drug Mart near me which carries Smashbox, in order to get this particular blush, but it looked a lot different from the pictures I'm seeing here on MUA. It looked a lot lighter, more of a medium pink and not fuchsia at all. Because of that I didn't end up purchasing it, but got Stila custom colour instead. Maybe they've changed the formulation? I just thought it was odd that the colour was so different.

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crb234 on 11/1/2010 1:41:00 PM more reviews by crb234

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

Really pretty color - Looks great on fair skin.

A LITTLE bit really goes a LONG way - hardly need more than a touch for good color payoff. Stays on well.

Only downside is the price.

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*TOP REVIEWER* lehzheng on 10/5/2010 3:07:00 AM more reviews by lehzheng

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Fair, Warm   Hair: Black, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

Whoa! This is exactly what I'd imagine my color would be if I could BLUSH! Totally matte! Totally HOT PINK in the pan, but when applied, it's more like a yes-I'm-embarrassed flush. Stayed for 3.5 hours on my extremely oily skin, but even then there was definitely a subtle pink glow! Absolutely gorgeous! I cant believe I've passed by this blush several times already! I bought this in ebay for a good $10 with shipping. I've never seen the actual item, but I was intrigued that NO ONE gave it a low mark (other than that one reviewer who said her powder cracked, and that doesnt even count for me coz I wanted to know about the pigmentation alone). I am dissapointed with the rubber packaging though. Sure it's less likely to drop that thing if it's all rubbery, BUT im afraid the rubber's gonna melt! THANKS MUA-ERS! edit: can I just say how much I'm loving this little blush??? my sister has a yellowish complexion, but she looks great in it!

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ElleK7 on 8/17/2010 3:32:00 AM more reviews by ElleK7

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Red   Eyes: Hazel    

I looooooooooove this blush. I have to admit, when I looked at it in the pan, it scared me. It a very bright pink, and you have to either apply it lightly or use a big fluffy brush too apply. I'd image you'd look like a clown if you put too much on, lol. But if applied right it gives you a natural flushed look, and gives a nice glow to your complexion. Very pigmented and smooth as well.

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*TOP REVIEWER* ilasik on 8/6/2010 11:32:00 PM more reviews by ilasik

Age: 36-43   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

It is pretty scary-looking in the pan - I don't usually use neon colors. But I trusted the reviewers and ordered if from allcosmeticswholesale for $8.99. Just a couple of particles, and it smudges to beautiful pink glow. Very pretty. First time my husband commented on my blush (of course, I was discussing MU with him but still...)
A very pretty choice

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*TOP REVIEWER* pinkolive2010 on 7/29/2010 2:14:00 AM more reviews by pinkolive2010

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Relaxed, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I did love this blush until one day I accidently drop it, it fell out of my handbag and the whole thing shatter inside of the compact, what a cheap quality, I'm not even a tall person, how hard did the compacted landed? now, I don't even have it anymore, I got so pissed off, I just toss it in the trash, too bad, I did like the shade. Maybe I will get another one and put it in a protective case so it will not break on me again.

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*TOP REVIEWER* kjmsmm on 7/14/2010 6:44:00 PM more reviews by kjmsmm

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

This is such an awesome blush! The color is HOT PINK when you look at it - but when you apply it the blush gives a glowy flush. I love it for summer!

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