Cheek Color

This Spring and Summer are all about achieving the perfect golden-skinned glow. How to accomplish this without sun-damage? Why makeup, of course! Tarte recently launched two shades of Provocateur Amazonian Clay Shimmering Powder to help you achieve this goal!

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So many swatches… so little time!  I took this photo of MAC’s “Lady Blush” from the MAC Cremeblend Blush collection and almost forgot to post it for your viewing pleasure! 

I’m particularly happy to get the opportunity to sample shades like Lady Blush, as the apricot/earthy shade is truly universally flattering.  As you can see in the swatch, it’s suitable for the fair-skinned.  But it’s certainly opaque enough to be stand-out beautiful on dark skin as well!  I’m a big fan of the luminous finish.  I think it adds a youthful touch.

Retail price is $19.50.

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The name of my blog–perhaps not reflected upon quite enough–was intended to pay homage to the makeup trends of the past…  the very stepping stones to modern day makeup artistry.  The mothers of my generation wore “rouge”, and their teenaged Generation X daughters wouldn’t dream of touching the stuff… at least until now.

Spring 2011 has me totally enamored by cream-based cheek color launches.  Not one is actually called “rouge”, but let’s call a spade a spade, right? 

MAC Cremeblend Blush launched on March 3rd.  The collection includes a range of pinks, peaches and mauves that are universally flattering and will have you thinking that maybe, just maybe, Mom wasn’t so hopelessly clueless after all.  The finish is youthful and dewy, and the color can be subtle or intense, all depending on how you apply it!

I love MACs application of the product on this model.  The creative use of MAC Cremeblend highlights the fact that rouge can be used in a creative, modern way.  Her entire face has an ombre appearance!

Retail price is $19.50.

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Clockwise from top left:  quickie (a bright pink), indecent (a dark flesh-tone metallic), crush (a deep pink), bang (a sheer red) and fetish (a dark raisin).

The image above is simply eye-catching, isn’t it?  Allow me to introduce you to Urban Decay’s Afterglow Glide-On Cheek Tint!

Swatches (left to right):  quickie (a bright pink), indecent (a dark flesh-tone metallic), crush (a deep pink), bang (a sheer red) and fetish (a dark raisin).

Part of their Spring 2011 makeup collection, Urban Decay’s Afterglow cheek formula has a gel-like consistency.  The finish is sheer, yet still imparts the most fabulous vivid Spring color!  The formula contains skin-beloved ingredients like Vitamin E, Vitamin C and Vitamin A, so you’ll be giving your cheeks some much needed TLC while you wear it!  The team at Urban Decay recommends playing with this gem.  Swirl two shades together, or even dab a bit on your lips!

Housed in an adorable purple compact, these cheek tints are applied with the fingertips.  Simply blend into the apples of the cheeks and you’re set!

Retail price is $24 per compact.  This blogger gives Urban Decay Glide-On Cheek Tint two thumbs up!  My biggest dilemma since sampling this product is I simply can’t decide which shades to use each morning!

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Moms of teenage girls beware… your daughter will most certainly try to steal your makeup purchase if you invest in these adorable heart-emblazoned blushes from MAC Quite Cute!

Even knowing you’re setting yourself up for an inside-job beauty heist, these Mineralize Blushes from MAC are hard to resist.  If you’re really into the bright-cheek trend of Spring 2011–but want something a bit more subtle–you’ll adore the shade Giggly.  A true pink shade, Giggly’s pearly plum heart in the center imparts a subtle iridescence when it’s all swirled together.

Retail price is $23.

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The author of the Raging Rouge Beauty Blog received press samples for purposes of this makeup review / product review. For more information on sample policies, please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.