My New Favourite Blush- Essence Silky Touch Blush 20 Babydoll

Hi there! A couple of weeks ago I spotted the most amazing blush on my friend Jodi’s blog. So I bought it – for £1! Now let’s have a closer look at this beauty – Essence Silky Touch Blush 20 Babydoll.

I love the texture of this blush. It really is silky. And it applies like a charm! The blush is also highly pigmented, so a little goes a long way – and the blush will last me for quite a while. Excellent quality, amazing value!

I’m also in love with the colour. It looks a bit brownish in the photos, but in real life it’s more like a fresh and lively rosey shade with hints of pink, coral, red and terracotta – I think my swatch captured it well. This shade is incredibly beautiful and I love how it makes my pale skin glow. 🙂

I would recommend Essence Silky Touch Blush 20 Babydoll to anyone who is looking for a lovely and longlasting spring & summer blush. So if you like this blush, swing by your local Wilko store (in the UK Essence is exclusive to Wilko) or check Wilko’s web site (the blush is £1 only online).

Mrs Strawberry Blonde

MUA MakeUp Academy Blusher Bon Bon, Candyfloss, Cupcake

Hi there! I’ve been using the same blushers for the past six months, so I thought it’s about time to try out new ones. As I love a bargain, I went with MUA. I picked the following blushers (from top to bottom): Bon Bon, Candyfloss and Cupcake.

Bon Bon is a matte dark coral that goes with anything. I think this shade would suit most skin tones and – depending on how much product you apply – most occasions.

Candyfloss is a shimmery cool pink. The shimmer is quite subtle. However, I don’t like this shade as much as I thought I would because it’s too pink for my taste.

Cupcake is a matte light brown. I like this shade because it reminds me of Bambi. 🙂 I also think this shade is subtle enough to go with heavy eye make-up.

My favourite of the three is Bon Bon, followed by Cupcake and then Candyfloss. I’m very happy with the quality of these powder blushes because they last really well on my make-up and I rarely have to touch up during the day. Priced at £1 each these MUA Blushers are great value.

Mrs Strawberry Blonde

MUA MakeUp Academy Blusher Shade 1, Shade 2

Hi there! I know quite a few bloggers went nuts during MUA’s winter sale, and I was one of them. I snapped up lip and nail products, eyeshadows and two blushers. These little beauties are simply called MUA MakeUp Academy Blusher Shade 1 and Shade 2. I’m sorry the swatches came out a little pale in the photo, but I believe they still show the vibrancy of Shade 1 and the classic beauty of Shade 2.

Shade 1 (top) is a bright coral with a hint of shimmer. But fear not, the shimmer is invisible on the cheeks. I think it’s a pretty shade for spring and summer and I really enjoyed wearing it for the past few days. Shade 2 (bottom) is a soft matte vintage pink which, I think, is perfect for all seasons. It’s a classic shade that will always look good.

In terms of quality I couldn’t be happier with these blushers. They last and look pretty all day long. When I bought these blushers they were 50% off, but even at full price – which is £1 each – they’re still an incredible bargain. Well done, MUA!

Mrs Strawberry Blonde