Whilst browsing the new Laura Mercier stand at the Douglas in Frankfurt, I was on the hunt for something new. Disappointed by the foundation offerings, I moved on to the blushers.
One of the makeup artists noticed that I was swatching away and offered to apply some blush on to me and I just figured, why not? She created what I can only call the most beautiful combination ever. She mixed together Lush Nectarine and Spiced Cider to create the perfect blush color for any season. Although I wanted both shades, I couldn't justify spending €28 twice, so I walked away from the stand with only one blush in my hands: Lush Nectarine.
Lush Nectarine ($24/€28) is described as a soft peachy coral, which it is, but then again it isn't. What I would describe as more of an orange-based coral with a hint of peachy-pink with shimmer, this blush is absolutely stunning for Spring/Summer. Despite the heavy orange undertones to the blush, it still manages to look natural on me, which is shocking, because most orange-based anythings look awful on me!
As far as longevity goes, you can't get much better than this stuff. A good 7 hours after application, the blush is still in tact and looks as if I had just applied it not 10 minutes before! However, at the 11 hour mark, it starts to look a little faded, but somehow not patchy. I can't say anything, except the longevity is amazing!
However, despite the gorgeous color and the longevity, there is something I just can't get over when it comes to the LM Blushers: the amount of product. Despite spending a hefty $24/€28, you only get 3.5g of product! That's the same as any one of the LM Eyeshadows, which I think is nothing short of disappointing. The blusher is so small and compact, and although that's great for travel, it makes me feel a bit ripped-off.
Longevity: 4.5/5
Pigmentation: 4/5
Packaging: 4/5
Texture: 4.5/5
Application: 4/5
Value For Money: 3/5
Overall Rating: 8/10
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