Saturday 19 January 2013

Estee Lauder Pure Colour Blush in 'Witty Peach'

Estee Lauder Pure Colour Blush - Witty Peach, Satin. £24.00
 
I initially intended on visiting my local Estee Lauder counter to pick up their well hyped Double Wear concealer, one item and leave. However, the moment I approached the Lauder stand my eyes widened and I was pleasantly surprised with their offerings. I don't tend to purchase much from Estee Lauder, apart from their Double Wear foundation as it strikes me as more of a 'older lady' brand. Now I've gotten over the somewhat outdated outer packaging and discovered they have a lot more to offer then just foundation.
One of the products that caught my eye was their Pure Colour Blush in 'Witty Peach' which reminded me instantly of Macs 'Ripe Peach' which I was gutted to miss out on when it came out. The ombre design instantly had my heart fluttering and before I even knew it the words, 'I want this too please' had passed my lips.
I do find that once I actually own a product, take it home and really trial it out it sometimes isn't as amazingly brilliant as you convinced yourself in the shop it would be. So, that being said I do have a few faults with this product which I'll rush through quickly as I hate to pick fault with something so beautiful. 
1, The ombre effect is undoubtedly gorgeous and the main thing that attracted me to purchasing this product but the beige/yellow has no purpose. 
2, The packaging is a b**** to open. 
And finally.. Why do all high end brands still insist on supplying you with a flimsy, horrible little brush. 

If you can bypass all of it's minor faults then this is a beautiful blush to own. It's not quite as pigmented as I'd hoped but it's easily buildable and offers a pretty peachy/coral flush to your cheeks. Purely because the appearance is so delicate and lovely and because I don't have another coral or peach in my collection alike this I definitely don't regret my purchase. This isn't a necessity, especially if you have similar shades but a nice, luxurious treat.

23 beauty obsessed ladies have an opinion...:

  1. Lovely! I like te ombre, which here isn´t too harsch...so you can actually use it!

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  2. It looks so pretty on the pan! x

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  3. Oo it looks so pretty! I would've been sucked in too! Xx

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  4. I would have got it too purely for how pretty it is! I know what you mean about the brushes as well it's such a pain xxx

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    1. I really wish they'd take them out, Mac sell products with the hideous little brushes and they seem to selling just fine! x

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  5. Wow it's absolutely gorgeous!

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  6. Trust me, I'm exactly the same - I ended up with a bronzer/illuminator from there when I went in for the foundation just because it looked so beautiful... and I don't even tend to wear bronzer! Perhaps you could use the beige/yellow shade as an eyeshadow base or as a highlighter (if it's a little shimmery?). I do agree that it's very pretty and don't blame you for buying it, it's just a shame that it's not as pigmented as you'd hoped. (oh god and the brushes are my pet hate too!)
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    1. It isn't particularly shimmery, it could work as a base shadow though - good idea! :) Those damn mini brushes, haha pain in the butt! x

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  7. I have this and love it! Totally bought it for the same reason too ha that it just looked so pretty! It can be a bit chalky but I really love the colour.

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    1. It is really lovely, I felt like I had to get it purely because I missed out on Mac's 'Ripe Peach' haha x

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  9. looks so beautiful! x

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  10. It's gorgeous. Glad you picked it up. By the way, I use double wear too. It offers excellent coverage.
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  11. wow....so pretty!


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  12. this is almost too gorgeous in the pan - its beautiful! xx

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  13. That is too beautiful. I'd be more inclined to just look at it than actually use it!

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  14. ive been reading your blog and you have actually made my wish list so big!! Your blog is a really nice read I'm glad I found it!
    I've just started mine and would love if you went to have a look if you got time! www.makingmeblushblog.worpress.com

    xx

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