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Giorgio Armani Sheer Blush Comparisons

September 18, 2009

Here is Part 2 for the Armani Powder Blushes with comparisons to similar colors for each shade. I did try to do swatches, but they didn’t come out so well. These pictures should help you gauge the color based on comparisons to other shades and brands.

Giorgio Armani #1, 11 and 12 compared to: Becca Sylph, Chanel Winter Shimmer (LE), MAC Angel (discontinued), Paul & Joe #11, MAC Blooming (LE)

Giorgio Armani #2 compared to: MAC Shy Beauty (LE), Becca Malika, MAC Pinch O Peach, MAC Cheek (discontinued), Laura Mercier Nectar (old version)

Giorgio Armani #3 & 4 compared to: Nars Silvana, MAC Sincere, Laura Mercier Fresh Ginger, Laura Mercier Crushed Hazelnut (discontinued)

Giorgio Armani #5 compared to: Nars Madly, Laura Mercier Wild Bouquet (new version), Lancome Miel Glace, MAC Buff, Sue Devitt Koh Samui (old packaging)

Giorgio Armani #6 compared to: Nars Oasis, Bobbi Brown Plum Wine Shimmer, MAC Deep Plum, Laura Mercier Plum Radiance, Nars Sin

Giorgio Armani #8 compared to: MAC Sunbasque, MAC Peachtwist, Chanel In Love (US version), GA #3

Giorgio Armani #9 compared to: Chanel Rose Dust, Chanel Blush, MAC X-Rocks (LE)

Giorgio Armani #10 compared to: Chanel Rose Bronze, Becca Princess Pressed Shimmer Powder, Stila Rose, MAC Trixie (discontinued)

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Giorgio Armani Sheer Blush: Soft, Light & Glowy

September 17, 2009

Thanks again to those who filled out my survey, I really enjoyed reading your comments and found it very helpful! I do want you to know I have taken your input into account and will do my best to accommodate requests.

Due to requests for “more Armani” I will be doing several posts featuring my entire Armani collection including the shades that have been discontinued. First up is Giorgio Armani’s Sheer Blush which currently sell for $42 at select Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales and Nordstrom locations.

Here are the shades I have numbered 1 through 12. The colors that are no longer available include 1, 8, 9 and 11.

* Formula – The blush is appropriately named as “sheer” because it is a sheer lightweight powder blush that gives a super natural glow. Doesn’t look cakey or feel heavy, but at the sametime it’s not too powder or soft.

* Pigment – Most of the colors are on the sheer side. They aren’t quite as sheer as Dior’s DiorBlush (which are practically invisible on my cheeks). I would say they are similar in pigment to Shu Uemura and definitely sheerer than Nars.

* Finish – Most of the shades have at least some slight hint of shimmer. The only three I find to be true mattes are 5 and 11. The one with the highest level of shimmer is #10 (my personal favorite for uniqueness) – but the result is not overly frosty or shimmery.

* Lasting power is on par with most other blushes. I have normal skin but am still on the search for a primer that truly makes my makeup last throughout the day without touch ups. Most blushes and lip colors fade on me within 4 hours. I usually touch up with powder once or twice per day, but rarely re-apply blush even if it is gone mid-day.

Here are a couple more close ups grouped by color family:

Check back tomorrow for more close ups and comparisons to colors in other brands!

(Note on swatches: I know many of you really like swatches. I will swatch products when I can, but blush is one product I feel doesn’t look the same in a swatch as it does on the face – that is unless you are the AMAZING Karlasugar and can swatch anything. Chances are you will probably have at least one of the comparison products and hopefully the comparisons that are coming up tomorrow will be helpful in helping you figure out what the shades really look like.)

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Shu Uemura’s Fall Primitribe Fall Mode Glow On Blushes + Some Comparisons

September 5, 2009

This is an updated/collaborated post to include all three Glow Ons from the Shu Uemura Primitribe Fall Mode Collection.

I checked out the entire collection at Neiman Marcus and the blushes were the only things that really stood out to me. They retail for $24 each and come in three two-toned shades (pictured top to bottom) called Rhythm (pink), Soul (peach) and Echo (amber).

Rhythm pictures, comparisons & online swatch:

Soul pictures, comparisons & online swatch:

Echo pictures, comparisons & online swatch (which seems a bit more plum than the actual product):

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Chantecaille Sylvie’s Personal Palette

September 4, 2009

My Neiman Marcus finally received this instore! This is Sylvie’s Personal Palette and retails for $72. It so pretty I don’t want to use it to ruin the surface (the iridescence is the overspray).

For actual swatches, check out Karla Sugar’s awesome Blog. FYI Neiman Marcus has their Beauty Event starting next week so if there are more Chantecaille items, this is a good time to take advantage of the gift. I couldn’t think of more things to get so I decided to pick the palette up yesterday instead of waiting for the event. The gift with purchase for the line is:

They will be having two more incircle events for this year in October/November and December.

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Shu Uemura Primal Mix Blush: Rhythm

August 25, 2009

I briefly checked out Shu Uemura’s Fall Primitribe Fall Mode Collection at Neiman Marcus and the blushes were all definitely standouts. I was in a rush so I only picked up the pink one called Rhythm ($24 USD), there were two others a peach one and an amber colored one.

I found that the swatches on Shu Uemura’s Website were extremely accurate.

If you’re a fan of blush, I highly recommend checking out Shu Uemura’s. They’ve recently been discontinuing many of my favorite shades (such as P Peach 40) but they still have a wide range to choose from. I definitely plan on picking up the other two shades in the next few weeks.

Also, it looks like they finally released their new brow gel which I am super excited to try out!

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A Few Items from Benefit: Thrrrob, Dandelion & Fawn Over Me

August 21, 2009

I’m fairly new to Benefit. I’ve tried numerous items in the past, but have avoided the line like crazy because of overly pushy sales reps that pounce on you as soon as you walk in the door of a department store, so I usually check out the items at Sephora where I can try out colors at my own pace. I picked up a few items to redeem my beauty insider points for the mini Lady’s Choice Lipstick which I love for a cute non-shimmery nude pink shade.

Came home with Thrrrob & Dandelion after having a good experience with Coralista. Both are on the sheerer side for me but give a nice subtle glow. Not too crazy about the packaging (feels like it will get dirty easily) or price (I feel $28 is overpriced for Benefit).

Also picked up Fawn Over Me Eyeshadow after having good results with Rich Beach eyeshadow. These are soft and highly pigmented. I definitely recommend you check the rest of the shadows out! Fawn Over Me is a pretty neutral beige shimmer.

Fawn Over Me compared to a couple other beigey shimmers.

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MAC Makeup Art Cosmetics Collection

August 21, 2009

The new Makeup Art Cosmetics Collection was just released in the US so I stopped by the MAC store today to check out the new items. Glad to report I only came home with 3 items (normally the damage is worse). I found the lipsticks either too pale or too dark for my lips. Was tempted by the Personal Taste Lipglass (shimmery cool pink) but felt it would be too frosty for my taste.

Came home with The Perfect Cheek Blush, New Spirit & Young Thing Lipglass.