Shopping sprees are so bad for shopping bans and truly, I do try to keep to mine. Except when it comes to blushes. I just can’t seem to say no to more blushes (as if I don’t already have enough!).
One of my very recent acquisitions is by AERIN. I’ve been wanting to try out AERIN makeup for some time now ever since I read of it on British Beauty Blogger many months ago. AERIN is by Aerin Lauder, who is the granddaughter of the esteemed iconic Estee Lauder. Unfortunately, this isn’t available in Australia (at least, not yet) or else I’d snap something up ages ago.
Anyway, after a wee shopping spree at Neiman Marcus, may I present to you my first blush from AERIN and that’s the Limited Edition Multi Color in Sweet Pea.
The packaging alone drew me in. It comes in a pale pink box and velvet drawstring bag. The blush itself is very typical of gold Estee Lauder packaging except without the EL monogram; instead there’s an embossed weave on top. It doesn’t come with a brush so there’s no waste of space. The whole compact is just a mirror and the blush.
The blush is a creamy one. When I first decided to get this, I didn’t read the description properly and thought it was a powder blush. I don’t use cream blushes often so when this finally arrived, I was a tad disappointed and thought I’ve made a mistake. But when I tried this out on my cheeks, I took it all back. It’s gorgeous!
Sweet Pea is a beautiful shade of coral-pink (more pink but without the cool undertone). The texture is creamy, not gritty and feels very luxurious on the skin. I use a stippling brush to apply this on my cheeks. Stippling brushes are great for cream blush application as they pick up just the right amount of product you need for your skin without piling on too much. It also gives you a very natural finish on the skin.
In terms of longevity, it’s quite long-lasting and only starts to fade after 6 hours. You can also use this on your lips but I don’t do it because the brush that goes onto the blush also applies on skin with foundation/BB cream. As my brush double/triple-dips the blush, it’s tainted with base makeup and I’d prefer it not to go on my lips as well.
On lips: Clinique Long Last Lipstick in Runway Coral
If you’re a lover of blushes like I am, you’re going to like this beauty. So … *wink wink nudge nudge* … ๐
AERIN Beauty Limited Edition Multi Color in Sweet Pea retails at US$42. I purchased mine from Neiman Marcus.
Have you tried anything from AERIN before? Let me know what you think because I’m very tempted to get more. ๐
So pretttyyy~!!! I wannntttt! Hahahaha the packaging, the embossed mesh on top is just class ๐
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Pretty, right? So glad I picked this one up ๐
Ohhhhh hello lover.
I’ve not heard of this brand before.
This looks like such a delicious colour.
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It is! This brand is pretty new. I hope they bring it to Australia. Too pretty not to be able to sell ๐
Mmmm I love how this looks on you OMG! No way of getting this yet but who knows eh? ๐
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Aww thanks! *high five blush fiend* Get it from Nordstrom. ๐
Wow, it looks gorgeous on you ๐ Never tried cream blushes before but who knows, maybe might give it a go in the future.
Oh you must give it a go! Cream blushes look a lot more natural on the skin than powder blushes. Looks healthier too ๐
such prettiness this is ๐ When I saw the term Multi Colour, I had thought it came in various colour like those mosaic patterned blush, but turns out it’s a one tone coloured blush. Silly mind of mine.
Just wondering, whenever you are tempted to explore stuff from a new brand, do you start off with their blushes first, since erm… you’re a blush fiend? ๐ I know I start with blushes first, almost 99% of the time!
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I didn’t even look at the name of the blush; my eyes just zoomed in on how pretty it was. Then I checked the name and thought it was quite strange because you’d think there’ll be more than one shade with the name “Multi Colour” ๐
Oh I always ALWAYS start with blush! Rarely do I do lip makeup first. It’s always blush, then if I like it, eye makeup, lipsticks (interchangeable with eye makeup) and lastly base makeup. Unless I get to try out base makeup first (foundation or primer), I don’t get them unless I really want to. I started on Illamasqua, Rouge Bunny Rouge, Dior, etc with blushes first ๐
The last 3 brands you mentioned, I started off with blushes too and I don’t regret a single bit. ๐ I long time didn’t bother with eye makeup so those are normally the last or close to never that I’d ever try out. I interchange 2nd place with nail polish (if they have them) or base makeup (concealer/ powder), hardly ever buy foundation online, and third goes to lipstick and gloss.
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Wow, what a beautiful shade! Looks great on you!
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Thanks Gio ๐ x
hi tine!! i love the look – have you tried the l’oreal shine caresse stain in bonnie? it’s a rich coral and i think it may look great with this blush too!
Yes I have, and I really like it! It’s not too strong and I like using it during the day ๐
I haven’t heard of this brand before but I must say the packaging and the blush shade are so pretty I LOOOOOVE pink blushes and this one looks like a perfect shade of pink for summer season and it suits your skin tone ๐
This is a beauty blush and I highly recommend it if you love blushes too ๐
This is gorgeous! I’ve never tried anything from Aerin, but all that I have seen from the line is gorgeous!
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Ooh I know, right? Should have gotten some lipgloss too when I got the blush. All look so pretty ๐
I have never tried anything from the brand before, but I must say that the packaging is gorgeous, and this is a lovely shade. Just the color I would like for summer.
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That’s exactly what I thought! Pretty, isn’t it? I hope they bring this to Australia soon.
The color is lovely and simple! Its cute!
I agree! So pretty ๐
SO PRETTY!!! The packaging is just divine and the colour looks lovely on you. Wants.
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Go get it Jess! Next Harrods haul, perhaps? ๐