*Blushes*

As I proclaimed earlier on Twitter. I heart blush. Out of all the different types of make-up blush is the one I couldn’t live without. Second would be mascara (I’m guessing this would be a lot of other people’s first choice) which yes, does open up my eyes and improve my stubby lashes…… but, without blush I might as well not have bothered putting on any make-up, including mascara in the first place.

It has always been what pulls a look together for me. The difference between feeling happy with my make-up and feeling sensational about it. For this reason I always apply blush last, I just love to see the transformation it makes to the end result, it brings the whole look alive (literally, if you’re as deathly pale as I am).

So when 2 of the new Barry M Sheer Blushers fell into my grubby little make-up loving mitts this morning, a planned “no make-up day” quickly turned into a “full on slap day” . I just couldn’t wait to play with them!

There are six shades to choose from:

Pink Orchid 1 – add to apple of cheeks for a girly, pretty-pink finish.

Rose 2 – a romantic English rose shade.

Strawberry 3 – this vibrant colour will give cheeks a flushed red blush.

Raspberry 4 – a striking fuchsia-pink to give cheeks the definition that’s required this season.

Apricot 5 – fantastic on fair skin, this zesty orange will give a fresh faced glow.

Terracotta 6 – a gorgeous bronze to add warmth and give skin a sun kissed complexion.

I picked No 4 Raspberry for todays look. It does look quite scary in the pan but as the product name suggests these blushers are designed to be sheered out. That said, this range is by no means selling itself as subtle or pastel. It is however glitter free! So if you’re one of the minority that prefers a matt finish (as opposed to human glitter ball) these will be to your taste

The range is bright and bold, bringing the prominent cheek colour trend we’ve seen from the likes of Marc Jacobs and Gucci this season, and making it “wearable” for the girl on the street. Into your 80′s revival? Bubbling over at the thought of Fame on the big screen? These are aimed at you.

The compacts are sturdy plastic and each blush comes with its own little brush, however I like to use a slightly fluffier brush when applying, just makes it that little bit easier to build on colour and avoid looking like Coco the Clown.

The blush itself is almost creamy, which is excellent as fallout is minimal and the compact itself stays nice and clean. I believe it contains an anti-oxidant Vitamin E to protect and condition, and I did feel it was soft on the skin, it blended well into the cheek, and didn’t just sit on the surface looking talcy.

Overall I’m impressed and refreshed to see a brand step outside the subtle comfort zone of pastels which so many of the big name brands are still churning out.

It might not be to everyone’s taste, but bright “in your face” blush is a major trend this year and IMO it needs to be catered to. The only other “accessible” brand that has got close with colours like this is Illamasqua (I’m not counting Mac Pro) but their blush is £14 a pop.

I’d much rather call into Superdrug or buy online and get 3 from the Barry M range for the same amount ( £4.50 each). It’s a trend at the end of the day, these things come and go, so they have to be affordable. I know where I’ll be spending my limited funds!!

xoxo

P.S Keep an eye out for a FOTD using No 3 Strawberry over the weekend

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