Armani has added three new shades of liquid blush to its Luminous Silk Cheek Tint Liquid Blush range ($40 each, Sephora). To date, this formula is hands down my favorite formula for long lasting power with a natural finish. It’s one of the few that lasts well on my skin without the need for a powder blush on top.
There are two finishes in this formula: natural and glossy, I prefer the natural. It is matte but does not look flat on the skin. (More details, review + swatches here.) The new shades all have a natural finish. The finish looks very natural once blended, but you can easily layer for more color without it looking cakey or too heavy.
Below you wear each color on the cheeks. Also wearing:
12 Rosy Nude is a light beige nude and on my skin tone Luminous Silk Foundation 6.5 it is really a barely visible color. The pigment is pretty good, but because it blends so well with my skin, you can’t really tell that there is anything on my skin. I wish they had made this in a few more slightly deeper shades because I love a good neutral blush.
63 Rosewood Pink is a neutral pink. Swatches show it to be quite close to 62 Delicate Mauve. The new Rosewood Pink is warmer and that’s why I prefer this one.
13 Brick Brown was a pleasant surprise, as brown tones can be a bit tricky for me to achieve. Many are too hot or too cold. This one is exactly right.
For brushes, I really like the Hourglass No 15 Blush Brush or Ambient Soft Glow Foundation Brush to apply these. New shades too here in action so you can see how they fit on the skin with each brush.
Below are a few swatch comparisons added to the Saie Dew Blush, Dior Forever Blush Soft Filter (review here) and Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks in Mimi.
Three new shades now available at Sephora. If you’re curious about other liquid blush formulas, I have one roundup here with many samples. Let me know if you have any favorite formulas! Or if you prefer a cream or powder.
