TheBalm • Frat Boy • Blush

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*TOP REVIEWER* mikxoh on 5/19/2013 2:00:00 AM more reviews by mikxoh

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

I need to calm down with buying blushers but THIS WAS 50% OFF, HOW COULD I SAY NO D:! I'm a huge sucker for warm corals/pinks. I made the mistake of enthusiastically swirling my brush all over the pan and smacking it on my cheeks. wah...so pigmented - not complaining just saying. use a light hand and buff it out for a lovely flush of color. smooth and finely milled. pretty good staying power for a good majority of the day on my acne-prone, oily skin. I'm sure it's a very dupe-able color but if you can get it on sale then get it, you won't regret it :D

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mararum on 5/3/2013 2:37:00 PM more reviews by mararum

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Black, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

The blush's extremely pigmented. I found it very easy to overdo, and I was using a stipple brush. The color's true to pan.

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*TOP REVIEWER* dbmiller on 4/10/2013 2:32:00 PM more reviews by dbmiller

Age: 30-35   Skin: Very Dry, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Green    

Gorgeous warm toned blush that I use occasionally but not something I can't do without.

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Tiptoemousey on 3/16/2013 11:34:00 PM more reviews by Tiptoemousey

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

I love the color of this blush and I adore that it's matte it's a lovely coral pink however the staying power is poor after about three-four hours it looks like I never had any blush on at all I got down boy to try and see if I had the same problem if I do then I will just stick with my tarte blushes.

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Logan696 on 2/21/2013 9:25:00 PM more reviews by Logan696

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

I just love this blush! Ive been wanting to try the balm for so long and finally at rexall they have buy one get one free AND spend 30$ or more get the bronzer for free! AMAZING! so i finally gave in because i couldnt pass that up. I picked up this blush. Its matte and a coral pink, i love the application! it applies so nice and smooth its also very blenable! i will deff repurchase!

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kpxgenie on 2/20/2013 11:19:00 PM more reviews by kpxgenie

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

Very pretty coral-peach-pink-apricot fusion of matte colors! It lasts me a full workday with no fading. I like that there's no shimmer to it. It doesn't accentuate pores or anything. It adds a nice warmth to the face. Some coral/peach blushes might look orange on certain skin, but my experience with theBalm has been true-to-color product. What you see is the color that shows up on your face. The same goes for theBalm's Down Boy blush. With a light swipe, this can be worn sheer or with a heavier swipe it will be super pigmented. Definitely buildable & very affordable. Repurchase? Absolutely!

For reference, I'm asian, dry skin, nc25 with yellow undertones.

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*TOP REVIEWER* xtinahb on 2/13/2013 2:21:00 PM more reviews by xtinahb

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

This naturally peachy pinky blush is on its way to HG for me, I can feel it! On my NC30 light tan Asian skin, it really gives me a healthy blushing glow that "finishes" my face, so I look natural, but still like I made a little effort :) The texture is amazing, on par with GA Sheer Blush; finely milled with a soft finish. Not sparkly, not powdery, just perfectly soft and glowing. The color is very slightly shimmery, but it doesn't read shimmery on my skin. No emphasized pores or glitter at all. I will definitely try other thebalm blushes!

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*TOP REVIEWER* admilly101 on 2/13/2013 11:09:00 AM more reviews by admilly101

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Blond, Straight   Eyes: Blue    

Whenever I wear this blush, I always get compliments on how beautiful my complexion is. Its a pretty peach-coral shade with a little shimmer. I think this is WAAY more flattering than NARS "Orgasm" (Whenever I see people where that blush it seriously looks like a glitter bomb exploded on their face). The shiimmer in this is far less detectable and a lot more flattering. It adds a gorgeous glow to the face. Love this stuff!

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*TOP REVIEWER* lizzea on 2/6/2013 6:21:00 AM more reviews by lizzea

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Tan   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

This is my HG blush! It is the only blush I've ever used that stayed on for a full work day, stayed pigmented and didn't get blotchy at all. It doesn't make me break out which is usually an issue when I use blush. Really worth the money as its also blendable and will suit many skin tones. Love!

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peronce on 2/1/2013 2:14:00 PM more reviews by peronce

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I love all TheBalm products that I own, in particular the blushes. I don't know why but I reach more for this than for down boy (which I also love). It is so flattering and pigmented, love it!
Just give it a try!

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Flassie on 1/29/2013 6:16:00 PM more reviews by Flassie

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Coarse   Eyes: Green    

This blush is soooo nice! The color is a gorgeous matte peach, that looks amazing on my skin when it is both pale and tanned... maybe a little bit better when I'm tanned, but that goes with most mu :) It is also the longest lasting blush I own, if I have a long day that I need my mu to last this one is the best choice.It is fairly pigmented, so it's best to use a light hand while applying.

Also btw, I found mine at TJ Maxx, along with some other things from the Balm, for way less, so if you have a TJ Maxx nearby, you might as well check there first.

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violetbutterfly1629 on 1/16/2013 10:32:00 AM more reviews by violetbutterfly1629

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

Love love LOVE this blush! It's a nice coral shade with microscopic shimmer that you can barely see that it's practically matte! It's lasts for a long time and it's very pigmented. A little goes a LOOOOOONG way with this blush. I just lightly tap my brush against it then put it on, and voila! My cheeks have a nice blush on them!

Now, it is is pricey($21), but it's not an insane price. I would say it's worth the money if you don't mind spending that much for a blush. Luckily for me, I got mine from the daily drawing that The Balm has on their facebook page.

But I will totally buy this blush when I run out! For me, it's worth the price!

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huhjenni on 12/18/2012 11:13:00 PM more reviews by huhjenni

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Dry, Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I love this. I got a good deal on it with Hautelook! It has great pigmentation and it does last a good amount of hours. A lot of people say it's matte but it does have the slightest shimmer. It is BARELY noticeable, if at all. It has a slight coral tinge to the color but the pink is more noticeable in this blush. I have a yellow complexion and it works well!

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snowpeach06 on 12/10/2012 9:11:00 PM more reviews by snowpeach06

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

This is a very natural looking light pink blush, for use on no-fuss days. The color is great, there is tons of product in the container, it lasts for a fairly long time (5-6 hours) and I got it for a great price at Marshalls. What's not to love? The packaging is super cute too.

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alleycats3003 on 11/24/2012 6:39:00 AM more reviews by alleycats3003

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Olive, Warm   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

Very pigmented and smooth. I just use 1 swipe on each cheek and it shows up beautifully. Thankfully, there aren't any silly shimmer/glitter particles in this that will accentuate my large pores. Just plain old good matte. Will probably not have to repurchase since this is going to last me forever. Surprisingly, I haven't had any problems with the packaging even though it is cardboard. I actually quite like the fact that it is really light and snaps shut securely.

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gabiiricooo on 11/12/2012 3:25:00 PM more reviews by gabiiricooo

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Very Oily, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

Ah! I absolutely am in LOVE with this blush.
I picked it up at TJ Maxx about a year ago and have been utterly addicted since. It is pigmented, matte, and has decent staying power. The packaging is overall good although I feel like since it is cardboard, it could peel, but I've had no issues so far. In fact, I really love the packaging. I think the size of the mirror is decent and there is enough product but it's still compact enough to take with you.
Aside from its use as a blush, I am a huge fan of using it as a shadow. I think its a phenomenal transition color and even a lid color if layered under a sheer peachy-gold (one from Almay that I use constantly).
I highly recommend this for those who enjoy NYC Sunny as the combination makes your skin glow without looking shiny because it has NO shimmer.
Overall, it's a fantastic product and I'm extremely interested in trying some of their other blushes!

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priszcil on 10/12/2012 5:35:00 AM more reviews by priszcil

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Black    

I like this blush because the color is very pigmented. I don't need to swipe it few times to make my cheeks look nice like another blush. Unfortunately, this blush just stay on my cheeks for 4-5 hrs. And I dont like the packaging also because the cardboard is very flimsy. 2 weeks ago I hold it upside down and the blush fall on the floor and get broken into pieces

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*TOP REVIEWER* Chloeclover on 10/5/2012 1:34:00 PM more reviews by Chloeclover

Age: 19-24   Skin: Very Oily, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Black, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I love love love love this blush!! It is so amazing and versatile. A little goes a long. I use this blush sparingly because it does cost around $20. But it is so beautiful! I received this blush as a gift and have been using it for 3 months now. Depending on how much you put it, it is definitely buildable from a natural flush to a more dramatic look.. I love the fact that it doesn't have harsh chemicals! This blush lasts all day on me for about 8 hours!!


Pros:
Buildable from natural to dramatic
Matte finish
No harsh chemicals


Con:
Price
Packaging (I find the packaging cheap and easily breakable for the price paid)


Re-purchase??
Yes if I ever run out or hit the pan! I really want to try Down Boy :D

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*TOP REVIEWER* Aishteru85 on 9/14/2012 11:18:00 PM more reviews by Aishteru85

Age: 25-29   Skin: Very Oily, Tan, Warm   Hair: Brown, Straight, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

I picked this up not too long ago and it was on sale at Sasa for around USD 12.00. I have the Hot Mama blush and love that one to bits and wanted to give this ago. The texture is velvety-buttery smooth and not chalky at all. The color of the blush while on the pan looks like a medium peachy pink, but on my NC35 skin it shows up more as a medium pink without any peachy undertone to it. The finish of the blush is matte. The pigmentation is great and took only 2 swipes to get it to show up on my medium-tan skin, and easily blendable. The color is beautiful on my skin, it gives a natural flush without looking clownesque.Overall a great quality blush, but I really dont like the flimsy cardboard packaging of all thebalm's product, as if it falls on the floor, the powder would get broken very easily....but other than the packaging, this is a great blush! Highly recommended.

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JennieT2002 on 6/16/2012 12:30:00 AM more reviews by JennieT2002

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Green    

Very impressed with the quality of this blush. The color is pigmented and applies so smoothly. Shows up on my NW15-20ish skin as a medium pink with some peachy tones. What stands out the most for me about this product is how natural looking it is, it never looks powdery or sits on top of my skin, it's very silky and blendable. theBalm has the best quirky, vintage-y looking packaging, with FratBoy being no exception. The inside looks like a mini football field, so cute.

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