REVIEW: KATE CHEEK COLOR S IN PK-1

When it comes to blushers, I prefer something natural, but not too sheer to the point that it doesn't show up on my skin at all like a Bourjois powder blush that I used to have (I don't know why but it seems that I've always had bad luck with Bourjois products T-T). After a really bad experience with a now-discontinued Clarins blusher, which makes me look like I've been punched and pinched on the cheeks, I also stay away from any reddish/orangish color. I decide to try Kate Cheek Color S in PK-1 coz Asian makeup products in general tend to fit me better than Western brand, and the reviews for this one are quite positive.

Size: 2.7g

Price: 350,000 VND

This blusher has 2 colors. The lighter one is a highlighter, and the darker one is a cheek color. If you hate shimmer, skip this coz both parts contain shimmer. But in my case, the shimmer doesn't show up on my cheeks at all, so don't worry too much about it. As for me, I usually swipe the brush over 2 parts simultaneously for about 10 times, apply it on my cheek, then repeat the procedure for my other cheek. It sounds long but it really doesn't. It takes me about 1 minute to apply the blush on my cheeks. I love the brush coz it's so soft and doesn't shed. I'll keep it even after I finish this brush :) This blusher gives me a natural pink color, the kind you get after going to the gym or when you're embarrassed :) It looks so real that some people even think that it's my real cheek color and not a blusher! However, because of the sheer color, it doesn't show up well on photo and the lasting power is so so (about 3-4 hours for me). I don't recommend this to people with dry or flaky skin as it will emphasize your dry patches. Having said that, this blusher will not dry out or irritate your skin in any way.This is how it looks on me:

I'm sorry if you can't see the color, but I've tried taking various photos in different lightings, and these are the best that I can come up with T-T

Pros:

- Natural pink color

- Great brush

- Affordable
- Non-comedogenic and non-acnegenic

Cons:

- Accentuate dry patches

- Average staying power

Repurchase?: Maybe. I'm not sure yet coz this'll last for a very long time, and by the time it's expired, I may get bored of it :P