[[ Shu Uemura Matte Peach and Matte Amber Glow on Blush ]]
[[ Loose powder visible through the clear plastic ]]
[[ Shu Uemura 'Matte Peach' and 'Matte Amber' Glow on Blush ]]
Don't you just love when brands say 'matte' and mean 'matte'? That's what you get with Shu Uemura - no little sparkles, no slight sheen - a true matte. Both 'Matte Amber' and 'Matte Peach' buff on leaving a natural looking glow, but you do have to buff (as with all matte face colours) to avoid 'old lady face'. Pigmentation isn't high and I do use about four layers to get any kind of colour, although since these are meant to simply enhance the complexion for a natural look I'll let them off.
[[ Shu Uemura 'Matte Peach' and 'Matte Amber' swatches ]]
I've been wearing 'Matte Peach' quite often after realizing it was such an awesome dupe for my long lost love, MAC 'What a Dame!' beauty powder. 'Matte Peach' is slightly warmer, but that only means that it suits my skintone better! They last very well through the day, better than most powder blushes - especially on my oily skin which seems to devour most powder products through the day.
Shu Uemura Glow On Blush retails at £19 for 5g of product from Harvey Nichols, Spake NK or online. Would I buy in future? I would be very tempted indeed! I've fallen a little bit in love with Matt Peach and enjoy the finishes of these blushes - if I were employed, I wouldn't think twice.
My first thoughts were also about how cheap the packaging looks. I don't know what it is but I prefer black or gold packaging when it comes to makeup.
ReplyDelete"If I were employed, I wouldn't think twice"
ReplyDeleteThis is my mantra for so many things too!
it looks a bit cheap, but i do like the colors of the blush =D
ReplyDeleteI love the peach one but Im not sold on the packaging either :(
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They just look so boring and chalky. Personally I wouldn't be tempted at that price
ReplyDeleteThe amber one looks really pretty! The packaging just wouldn't catch my eye at all in a shop but I guess when you have a massive collection it's nice to be able to see what blush you're looking for.
ReplyDeleteMatte peach looks awesome! I would definitely want that one!
ReplyDeleteYeah I agree with you the packaging is not up to par at all. I'm not sure if I would ever purchase these. I don't think they look worth it, i'd have to try it first.
ReplyDeleteOh I LOVE that Matte Peach shade! I am a fan of Shu Uemura products :)
ReplyDeleteI have also have a matte pink Shu blush in #33b
PopBlush xo
@ Tass, I have to agree. Black looks so much sleeker. Clear plastic always looks cheap.
ReplyDelete@ sweetest_potato, haha, mine too!
@ Elisa, yup they do look cheap - they look nice worn, though!
@ xmisslorix, the peach is ace, packaging really does look cheap though.
@ Arlene, they do look boring (as do most mattes) but they aren't chalky. I think these are definitely one of those products you have to see/ try for yourself to appreciate.
@ Robyn, the amber one gives a real 'Winter flush' kind of look. I guess Shu don't think they need flash, attention grabbing packaging since you either have to purposely hunt them down online or in one of two stores.
@ Kimberly, matte peach is lovely!
@ Emily Anne, they are certainly products you would have to try out in person to appreciate them. They don't look too appealing in pictures!
@ PopBlush, isn't matte peach fab?! I haven't seen the matte pink in person.
LOL @ old lady face XD I like the look of Matte Peach!
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