MILANI ROSE POWDER BRUSH

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Today we are going to look at the Milani rose blushes, but first let me start by saying a few years back I was never into blusher. It was unheard of to see me wearing it ever. I always thought that perhaps it gave that clown appearance, so I often steered clear of it. Flash forward to now and I have come to really enjoy it now that I have found one that works best for me, but that did not come without trial and error. I have used many including high-end, cream, shimmer, wet, you name it.

I first started with a lower end blush which was New York Colour. I found the colour was ok, quite chalky and a little too gentle in terms of pigmentation. I started hearing about Milani products from watching YouTube and so I ventured to find some. The first few I bought were the baked blushes which were so pretty in the package I bought several. However as I was using them I was noticing that because they have shimmer they were strongly emphasising the damaged, scarred skin in my cheek area from previously dealing with severe acne. Even, though Luminoso was considered a cult favourite in this line I wasn't  into it for long even though it is an amazing colour. So here I sat with these multiple baked blushes that felt useless to me and my skin type. So now what? Then I thought ok! now I remember why I never used blusher in the first place and I thought I would just go back to not using it at all. Then Milani released some limited edition blushes which are the rose powder blush. I saw them and firstly thought wow what a gorgeous idea of the blush looking like a rose bloom, I wanted them just for that reason. Then I started reading reviews, watching YouTube and seeing swatches and I thought well they are matte so maybe I should give these a try. I bought the three colours I found available to me and when I received them I gravitated to one particular shade which is 01 Romantic Rose. I knew as soon as I saw the blusher in person that this was going to be my perfect colour, and I am happy to say it is. I have not worn the other two yet because I just can't stop reaching for Romantic Rose.

So, sometimes it can take months or in my case dozens of blushes and two full years to discover what was right for me. Be patient with makeup as it takes the time to curate the perfect collection of go-to items that work for daily life. However, once you do you will be happier with your buying choices and will know you're looking great each day you walk out that door.

01 ROMANTIC ROSE 
EDITORS #1 PICK 

A gorgeous nude mauve/pink blush that just creates that perfect contrast on the cheeks without looking artificial. My all-time favourite blush ever. Pantone colour match to 5005 C

05 CORAL COVE
As the name suggests a bright summer poppin' coral shade that has a strong tropical orange tone to it. This blush can really pack a punch, so apply with a gentle hand. Pantone colour match to 171 M

The colour in the pan did not translate as orange in the photo as it is in person

08 TEA ROSE
Tea Rose is more pink on the skin depending on your skin tone, but it is quite a peachy pink in the pan. Pantone colour match to 673 C

I find this formula really easy to work with also it blends out really well, and no streaks or harsh lines. I like Romantic Rose because it's such a forgiving colour especially if you have damaged skin in the cheek area. I find using the Make Up For Ever 156 brush to apply this blush is a perfect marriage.

YOU GET A SUPER GENEROUS 17G FOR $8 CAD

All three shades originally came out over the past couple of years as part of limited edition collections. It seems Milani narrowed it down to these three shades being worthy of coming out in the permanent collection at the end of 2014. I was able to get the rose blushes through Well.ca, the link is in the side bar or visit the Milani website. 

WHICH BLUSH DO YOU PREFER THE BAKED BLUSHES OR THE MATTE ROSE FORMULA?

I HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A GREAT DAY :)