Review: L'Oreal True Match Blush in Honey

Here's a review on L'oreal True Match Blush in Honey

PRICE: P995.00

PLACE BOUGHT: Free

OTHER LOCATIONS: All L'oreal Counters in department stores nationwide

THE VERDICT:

Is anybody here a user of L'oreal's makeup products? What are your favorites and what do you recommend? I've known the brand for so long, but the only thing I use from them is their mascara. But through this blush, I'm now interested to check out the rest of their products, especially their pressed powders.

Let me recommend something nice first: It's this tan/morena skintone- flattering blush shade called Honey. I like it a lot because it acts like a blush and contouring powder at the same time! Please click READ MORE to read the rest of my thoughts.

Let's scrutinize the case first. It feels flimsy, and doesn't look sturdy, but it's nice to know that it has an embedded mirror and a separate compartment for the blush brush.

Let's now go to the blush brush. I like its shape: its tapered body is great for contouring, and the rounded tip makes it great for applying blush evenly onto your cheeks. However, this is VERY SCRATCHY! My cheeks ended up itchy and reddish when I've used this, so I'm not using it anymore. It's fine because I have softer blush brushes in my stash anyway.

Honey is beige-peach matte shade that looks so fine on morena skintones. This is a keeper because it is the only shade that matches my deep and vampy red lipsticks. (I have a lot)

So why is the product called TRUE MATCH? For one, it appears so natural on your skin, even if you apply it with minimal effort. Second, it has build-able coverage-- you won't end up applying too much even if you pile it on. Lastly, the colors are made to mimic the skin's natural flush and contours.

Honey is such a versatile shade. I'm so glad I got it from the selections. When used as a contouring powder, it doesn't look too ashy on skin, and doesn't give a jagged contour. When used as a blush, it gives a nice hint of peach for a warm and subtle glow---it's never overpowering and most importantly, it looks very, very natural.

Will I buy it again? Hmmm...Probably not. Surprised to read that in spite of my positive review? Well, it's great, but I really consider packaging when it comes to buying products. I mean, for its price? It's already way too expensive for a drugstore blush brand, so it really wouldn't hurt to improve the packaging. Maybe if they make the packaging feel a bit sturdier and black, I'd buy one again. But if you're not nitpicky like me, (Hope you're not because I really hate my being nitpicky!) this product is wonderful, so I recommend it.