Oh Sweet Cheeks! Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in Pink Frosting
It’s not often that a piece of makeup looks exactly like its name. Well the Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in Pink Frosting ($7.99 US) happens to be an exception to the rule. Does this color not remind you of deliciously pink cupcake frosting?
As I write this it seems I am in desperate need of some sugar. Not to fear, this blush provides the sweetest, candy-like flush ever in the coolest form I’ve ever seen. Not a cream or powder, but something in between.
Initially, the Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush may look like a normal blush in the pan. But you’ll see that the surface is domed. That’s because the product has a spongy play dough type texture that “bounces” back to a light touch. Be careful not to press too hard though to prevent indenting the product or even shifting it right off the pan!
Something I’ve never really liked about cream blushes is the ick factor associated with dipping my fingers into the product. I have to admit though, that’s the best part with this blush. I’m fascinated each time I touch it, like the L’Oreal Infallible 24 Hour Eyeshadows I reviewed here.
Pink Frosting is a lovely naturally flushed pink with rosy tones. Although it looks bright and heavily pigmented on the hand, the Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush tends to sheer out significantly on the cheeks. This is disappointing news to those with dark skin as they will only be able to achieve pops of color with the deeper hues in the line.
That said, these blushes do look and wear beautifully. The spongy texture feels like a cream until you blend it in, at which point it starts feeling clingier like a powder. Think cream to powder foundations. Although I see do fading by the end of the day, for the most part, these blushes stay intact.
What have you scooped up from Maybelline’s Spring 2012 line? Tell me what you think of spongy, bouncy cream-powder hybrids!
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On February 27th, 2012 Lilan said:
The color looks so delightful for Spring! And I’m very curious about the texture; I’m gonna check it out myself!
On February 27th, 2012 Crystal said:
Hi Lilan,
The other colors in the product line are just as pretty! It was hard narrowing down my choice to one shade!