December 3, 2009

Lorac Cheek Stamp Blush Review and Swatches

For those who are hitting the Lorac VIP Section hard this season I thought I’d take a second out to share some swatches and a review of the Lorac Cheek Stamp Blushes I hauled.

Lorac Cheek Stamp Blush 3

Check it after the jump!

Ahhh we can see where Etude House got the idea for their Cheek Stamp Blushes now can’t we? I remember lemming the Lorac Cheek Stamp Blush when it first came out but I never did indulge but hey for $4.99 I can be convinced.

So what are they anyway?

Well it’s basically a stamp, literally. The blush powder is housed in the base of the compact, simply twist open and a springy sponge applicator is released. The actual unit is made of two parts, lid with powder inside and sponge applicator. Smile and apply the blush to the apples of your cheeks. That’s it! Blush that stamps on.

Lorac Cheek Stamp Blush 4

Lorac Cheek Stamp Blush 1

Lorac Cheek Stamp Blush 5

Cool right?

What did I think?

I like ’em. They have a nice silky formula and although they swatch and look chalky they apply beautifully on my face. One thing I did notice was occasionally I had to blend out with my fingertips but most times it applies smoothly. You probably won’t have to reload the sponge as I find a single twist will get me plenty of product since they are quite pigmented.

I hauled five shades (one of which I got with a set I purchased from Lorac). Almost all the shades were a win for me. My swatches below don’t do them nearly enough justice as they really don’t swatch fabulously, it’s a product you have to try to love.

Lorac Cheek Stamp Blush 10

The shades I got were:

  • Hibiscus (Rose)
  • Coral (Peachy Coral)
  • Island Spice (Bronzey Brown)
  • Pink Paradise (Bubblegum Pink)
  • Golden Glow (Bronzey Tan)

The shades that worked best for me and were my favs were Hibiscus, Coral, and Pink Paradise. I really didn’t love Island Spice or Golden Glow as they made my face look dirty and dull.

Lorac Cheek Stamp Blush 16

Lorac Cheek Stamp Blush 17

Lorac Cheek Stamp Blush 14

Lorac Cheek Stamp Blush 15

Lorac Cheek Stamp Blush 11

Lorac Cheek Stamp Blush 12

Lorac Cheek Stamp Blush 8

Lorac Cheek Stamp Blush 7

Lorac Cheek Stamp Blush 2

Lorac Cheek Stamp Blush 18

Overall, for the price I loved ’em. Actually I’d probably purchase other shades at full price since I thought the product worked so well. As I said they do look somewhat chalky but they perform very well for fresh, smooth, nice color on cheeks and face.

Likey!

$4.99 can’t beat that.

Check ’em at www.loraccosmetics.com

Disclosure: The following item was purchased by me for review purposes (and because I like flinging my money at makeup products of any kind) on Musings of a Muse. For further information please see my FTC Guidelines or my Disclosure/Disclaimer posts.

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Isabella MuseIsabella is just an average everyday geeky girl who doesn’t blend her eyeshadow correctly, wears too much blush, and hopes she never finds her holy grail products because she likes the thrill of the chase so much. Her mission is to bring you super honest reviews on makeup, skincare, fragrance and all things beauty. She’s in no way an expert on the topic and she sure as hell isn’t a super model. But she’s passionate about makeup and is seeking like-minded individuals that like pina coladas, getting caught in the rain, and ones that enjoy spending hundreds of dollars at Sephora without feeling buyer’s remorse. If you’re that person feel free to reach out and leave a comment or follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Bloglovin‘.

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  • Lisa

    I love the coral and hibiscus! However, the pink paradise looks a bit like a doll or drag queen. It’s too bright and unnatural. Perhaps for stage make up. lmao.

    Do you have to be VIB on Lorac to snag em for $5?

    • the Muse

      hey lisa! 😀 mmm pink paradise good for cooler skin tone 😀 coral and hib=love!

      nope they are on sale on the lorac site for $4.99!

  • rachel

    i really like hibicus and pink paradise xD
    how much did u pay for shipping?

  • pickledgreens

    I love Island Spice & Golden Glow. But the stamp was too bulky, so I ended up depotting them into a small Z-palette. I think these wear more beautifully than other Lorac blushes. Great price.

    • the Muse

      damn pickledgreens you’re creative 😀 I wouldn’t know the 1st thing about depotting hehe! great price for sures I was thinking the same thing about them being better than some lorac blushes I tried!

  • jojo

    I have been waiting for this review since I found out the sale from your post! Thanks so much Muse for making it easy for my decision. I just ordered the 3 pink/peachy colors and left out the browns(for some reason I thought they would look dirty on my face too it’s funny you mentioned that). Glad I didn’t get all five. I also got the set of 9 shadows w/ the liner for only $22.5 and some other stuff to get free shipping. So excited! I love you for finding these deals for your readers. love love love your blog!

    • the Muse

      my pleasure jojo! good choices hunny! the browns were a sure fire one to leave out, no likey! 🙂 fab on the shadows could you stop back and tell me what you think? quite curious about those hun!

      Awwww thank you JoJo! thank you so so much!

      Hugs!

  • PinkCandiez

    I just got this based on your reviews, I cannot wait to get it in the mail. Thanks for the reviews and sales tip.