Blushes blushes everywhere

I reaaaaaaly want to blog a bit about something that's been...well not bothering me in the proper sense, but however, something in the family.
I have a number of blogs i zealously follow and all the ladies (and gents) are gorgeous, talented and very very witty with their pen and paper (actually keyboards). However.

Most beauty bloggers, except for a couple of professional makeup artists, tend to remain 'stuck' in a certain manner, about product brands. I like to read about MAC, Nars (this is how i discovered several favorites) and i also know there are many blogs especially dedicated to budget makeup. Nevertheless, i kinda get the irritating feeling that today's beauty blogs are more about...not necessarily boasting, but band-wagoning. Most blog posts haven't gotten out the Mac mineralized skinfinishes/ eyeshadows and Nars blushes phase for months. Therefore i figured i might blog a little about several blushes i own, not high end at all, with gorgeous colors (i personally think so, hehe), high versatility, which cost a fraction of the price one must pay for a high end item. I don't know if these blushes might qualify as dupes because i don't own any of the super acclaimed blushes of all times- Stereo Rose, Orgasm, etc. I just feel very well with these several fellows and thought they deserve a public holla.

1. Avon- Rose Lustre



This is a gorgeously pigmented, satin finish blush that has unfortunately started to seriously run out...i have hit pan maaany months ago. I think it's a youthful color that gives a great flushing of the apples of the cheek and it contains minuscule glitter particles. It has a matte finish with a bit of spark, but no discoball effect whatsoever. I wear it almost every day, by itself on in combos, and it fits my skintone more than perfectly. It is soft and pigmented (i already said that before) and you don't have to use a special technique or brush to get the best of it. I do believe it's a great lower-end blush that goes well with every complexion undertone.

2. H&M- Summer Night



Three 'stripes' of product, a daring, bright raspberry, a sweet, bubblegum-coral-pink with golden sheen and a smaller angle of a bit of brownie 'bronzer'. I love this blush because the pan is big enough to allow for picking only one of the colors, two, because the mix looks great and three, the colors are so vivid, youthful, pigmented yet discreet and natural. I will keep purchasing this for as long as they make it and i am also going to take the peachy version of this one. It costs a tiny 4 euros (or even less) and makes a great difference.

3. Max Factor- 14 Soft Pink



Creamy blush i rarely use on the cheeks but on the lips most of the time. Think Paris Hilton-meets-Lady Gaga's lipstick. A beautiful pink. I heart it.

4. Deborah- Teracotta Stardust







This blush is so old the name on the lid has faded off a long time ago. It still has its original dome shape because a little goes a long way, and it's very pigmented. I love the color veins- brown, silver, golden, fuchsia pink on the light-yet-bright carnation pink. It's just so lovely i cannot live without it. When i'm tanned it tends to reveal more of the pink sides but applied on my natural tone, it gives a beautiful, healthy pink flush with glowy iridescence.

5. Deborah- number 5


I don't remember the name of the blush but it's a gorgeous, soft peachy pink i managed to break :( (It goes with everything; INSANELY pigmented!



6. Bourjois- Rose d'Or



Many complaints about the lack of pigmentation. It's a little harder and you have to literally scratch a tiny bit off the top of the dome and then it works like a charm. I cannot diss this color just because it's not 'pigmented' enough, i'd rather rub my brush in and get beautiful Carrie Bradshaw cheeks. Instead of paying a TON for Nars...i already have this beauty.

7. ...basically no brand- came with 'Glamour' magazine.



I love the bright raspberry of this cute little pan (it has a transparent lid with 'Glamour' written on it, haha!). It's so youthful and lovely! Very pigmented but not dusty at all, it's a real pleasure to wear it.

Yes i would like to try the 'cult' blushes one day, but i like to be realistic and get myself trips & clothes instead of investing in high-class...powders :P
If you're a makeup collector and feel offended, please don't. MANY people think just like me and i'm not judging anyone who decides to spend. It's just my take on the issue.

Happy blushing everyone!