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Gemmates on 10/19/2005 2:36:00 PM more reviews by Gemmates

Age: 19-24   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I was so disappointed with this blush after all the rave reviews I had read. I guess I have sensitive skin but my cheeks were really irritated afterwards - they developed a rash. It's very messy to put on - you have to be near a sink to wash your hands afterwards. I usually never have to throw recently purchased makeup away but this one is going in the trash.

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ilikesims2000 on 9/4/2005 8:19:00 AM more reviews by ilikesims2000

Age: 19-24   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

this blush is superb! i think one of the best blush around. price is ok. the texture is just great! it's so easy to put it on and it's subtle.

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redhair on 8/20/2005 8:20:00 PM more reviews by redhair

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Red, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PRODUCT!!!! I've been using gel/liquid blushes for several years now, since discovering that many powder blushes contain oil and those that don't tend to be expensive. Well, I wasn't that impressed with the price of this blush either but I decided to give it a try. I'd been desperate since Maybelline discontinued their Express Blush and I'd gotten to the point where I was digging out the last remnants w/ my fingernails - not very sanitary!


Anyway, I tried this blush in Berry Nude and it's perfect! The color looks exactly like how I'd look if I blushed or after exercising. It goes on so creamy and smooth and you just build up the color to how much you want on - totally foolproof. And did I mention it's oil free and won't clog pores? I have fair, oily skin that has been prone to breakouts since I was a teen and this has NOT MADE ME BREAK OUT ONCE! And I've been wearing it all summer! My only complaint is if you put powder over it, it will tone down the color a lot so you gotta make sure to put on more initially. But unlike other liquid blushes it won't change to an orangey tint if you sweat. Love the packaging too! Compact, leakproof, and easy to open, although I see some reviewers had difficulty. Just sandwich it btwn your palms and twist it that way, voila! My HG of blushes, sigh, I'm in love! Now if only I could find a replacement for colour endure foundation, lol!

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TheWhiteRabbit on 7/24/2005 8:15:00 PM more reviews by TheWhiteRabbit

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

I have this in the peach shade and the berry one. I really like them. The sponge pad is cute but as a germaphobe I am a bit worried that the pad isn't sanitary. The colors are sheer but they are easily buildable. They are a bit slick but my cheeks are pretty dry so thats a benefit.

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sfbubbly on 7/1/2005 5:04:00 PM more reviews by sfbubbly

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

This product is a slick-feeling transparent liquid that you dab onto your cheeks with your fingertips. It was so sheer that it did not show up at all on my skin, and what's worse, it settled into large pores and rubbed into little gross pellets. I also didn't like having to wash my hands right afterwards, as it leaves a film on your fingertips. I'm glad it is working for some ladies, but mine is going into the trash!

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*TOP REVIEWER* bethany117 on 6/27/2005 10:06:00 PM more reviews by bethany117

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

I really didn't like this product. Provides very little color. Will not repurchase.

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ryver_wynd on 6/14/2005 10:04:00 AM more reviews by ryver_wynd

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

I really like this blush! Very sheer, very natural-looking color. Perfect for this first-time mom who does not have a lot of time for makeup but does not want to leave the house looking pale as a ghost! Application is very easy and simple. When first applied, you can see a "line" were blush stops on the cheek, but this is fully absorbed and disappears (while the color stays!!) after a minute or so. I will definitely repurchase this shade (Peach) and will be trying the other shades as well!

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Jcrewgurl on 5/15/2005 11:26:00 AM more reviews by Jcrewgurl

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Oily   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

I got this in Bare Pink. It works pretty well and I would buy it again. I thought the sponge thingy was pretty cool; the color is very sheer, though. It did not give me pimples.

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*TOP REVIEWER* vanbergc on 5/11/2005 10:42:00 PM more reviews by vanbergc

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Hazel    

Threw this away after trying it twice... mucho disappointing. Very little color when applied to my cheeks...and it wouldn't build, but had lots of horrible shine. There's lots of shine in my Nars blushes too, but you get some pigment to go with it. This is one of those drug store products I think of as little girl play makeup. Goes well with oversized high-heels and mom's old hats. Paleeeease.

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angie2882 on 5/11/2005 5:32:00 PM more reviews by angie2882

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Very Oily   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

ok..this is so weird I think Im only about the 2nd person to not like this! Personally a greasy sponge with colour that as soon as you put it on sinks in to your skin and causes breakouts isnt attractive. Its disgusting. For about 30 seconds I saw colour then it sank into my skin and for that reason the next day I got 3 pimples of my cheeks!!!! I HAVE NEVER GOTTEN PIMPLES ON MY CHEEKS UNTIL I TRIED THIS. And its been about 9 months since then and I still cant get thoughs pesky things to go away! I will never repurchase.

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xxparisonfire on 4/26/2005 11:28:00 PM more reviews by xxparisonfire

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Oily   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Hazel    

WOW! im a pale girl who normally doesnt look too good in blush. usually i just look like someone from the 1800s like with the bright cheeks that doesn't look right.

then i try almay liquid blush in bare pink today and im AMAZED! the harder you press on the pad, the more color you get. i suggest lightly applying color and then you can add more one. but it really does look like a faint pink and the color is beautiful! (it looks so dark on the package but its really light) and the best thing is is that it looks natural. like im actually blushing!!!

will DEFINATELY purchase again!!!!!

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dimples109 on 3/27/2005 9:58:00 AM more reviews by dimples109

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Very very light colour.... but I liked the results. It gives you just the right amount of colour in the cheeks, very natural looking. Make sure you don't use too much, you'll be wasting it. Just a light press into the pad will give you enough colour to your cheeks.

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devoted2makeup on 2/16/2005 11:39:00 PM more reviews by devoted2makeup

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

while $10 is sorta expensive for a drugstore blush, and there isn't really much product in these, they still aren't a bad blush. i'm lll and i got barely pink. if you are any darker than an lll i don't think this shade would show up on you as it barely shows up on me and i'm light. it might work as a highlighter for darker skin tones though. still they go on smoothly and blend so easy. they really do look like a very natural flush from your skin, not like a product that you put on. i wish they had more of a color selection, i think the berry nude might be too pinky-pink for me and i'm not interested in the nude shade, so i'll probably only have this one shade unless they come out with new shades, but i like it. i'd try to get it on sale though, cause $10 for a drugstore blush with so little actual amount of product imo is a bit much. still it's good stuff.

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Daisy_D on 2/14/2005 12:08:00 PM more reviews by Daisy_D

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

I wanted to like this blush so much...sigh...alas, it made me break out. I rarely break out on my cheeks but within a week, I had blemishes on both cheeks. Such a shame since I loved the colour (peach) and the way it looked on. So, if it didn't break me out I think it'd have to be an HG for me...the peach colour is a gorgeous lightly shimmery peach that looks like I'm barely flushed. Anyway, I think it's worth a try as I'd absolutely love it if it didn't break me out.

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devil_in_a_red_dress on 2/11/2005 11:33:00 AM more reviews by devil_in_a_red_dress

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

I bought this in berry nude, not having the highest expectations because I have been disappointed by Almay products in the past. However, I was very pleasantly surprised. I love the look this blush gives me -- very natural and sheer. It didn't 'look' like I was wearing any makeup, just like I had pretty, flushed cheeks. The sponge I have mixed feelings about -- I love it in practice, but not in theory. It seems unhygienic. However, I like the blush so much I will ignore this and definitely buy it again :-)

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BASHADOODLE on 10/20/2004 12:00:00 PM more reviews by BASHADOODLE

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

I got this in revealing raisin and I just love it. I have oily skin that breaks out from just about anything, but this blush did not bother my skin, it doesn't streak, wears all day, looks natural, and really is foolproof(I admit I'm a klutz when putting on blush!). The only thing I don't like is that you have to wash your hands after applying, but the results are worth it.

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*TOP REVIEWER* sugarmartini on 9/25/2004 11:23:00 PM more reviews by sugarmartini

Age: 25-29   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

Oh my... I was really surprised how much I liked this blush. I got the revealing raisin one, figuring it was the darkest and come fall and being a Lola and all, I really wanted a nice shade to complement my skin tone. I dunno why they named it raisin. It certainly doesn't look like raisins, or plum or anything of the sort. The foil cover doesn't do it justice either. Truth be told, this is a very sheer, natural, shimmery almost bronzey shade. I think medium to dark skin tones especially those with some olive to them will really love it. Very nice texture aswell. You can build it up, which is great, but a dab is fine too. As you press the little sponge the liquid blush comes out and it's completely fool proof! No streaks! Yay!!! Loves it.

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*TOP REVIEWER* lovelyliisa on 9/24/2004 5:35:00 PM more reviews by lovelyliisa

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

I just love blushes that give you a natural 'glow' without making it look like you're wearing blush. That particular look is what these blushes promise to deliver so I just HAD to try them out. And overall, I like them! :) They do give a totally seamless and very natural glow to the cheeks. It has a somewhat strange feeling, it feels oily and greasy when it is first applied to the skin but thankfully it sets quickly and wears well also, even on my oily skin. It is available in four shades, all of which are slightly shimmery;


Barely Pink- A pastel baby pink. Good for PPP and LLL complexions only, it will not show up on darker skins. It must be layered on for best results.



Peach au Naturel- A light/medium peachy/pink. Like Barely Pink, it's good only for lighter skins as it also needs to be layered.


Berry Nude-The most universally flattering and worthwhile purchase of all the shades IMHO. It's a lovely medium pink with no overt blue tones to it. This one needs no layering, it is very pigmented and can suit nearly every complexion.


Revealing Raisin- A medium Peachy/Brown Shade. Probably best for light to medium skins as this shade could easily wash out very fair-skinned people.

I do have one major gripe about these; the packaging. Pressing your fingers on the sponge is not exactly hygienic and I HATE how it gets under my nails and all over my fingertips. So I had to take a lippie off for that. But overall I really do like these and recommend them to anyone who loves liquid blushes! :)

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anderson02 on 9/17/2004 9:50:00 PM more reviews by anderson02

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

this is the best blush EVER! i LOVE the consistency and color (my favorite is bare pink!), it adds a VERY NATURAL, healthy glow to my skin. the formula is truly a miracle. i consistantly use this almay blush instead of my 'higher end' ones.

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ScoutCat on 9/11/2004 6:16:00 PM more reviews by ScoutCat

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

This is great stuff! My favorite color is Revealing Raisin. It goes on really easily, a little wet-feeling but dries very quickly. You'll want to apply this over any foundation and powder though because it will fade if you don't. It lasts all day, no touch-ups required, and it doesn't smudge or rub off easily. It looks incredibly natural and sexy (it's *really* hard to get uneven streaks!!), and has just enough shimmer that picks up the light and flatters you, but doesn't make you look glittery. I will definitely buy this again and again. My only complaint is it's on the pricey side ($7-$8) and mine usually last for me about 4 weeks. But the result is well worth it!

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