MAC's Blushcreme in Ladyblush

Meganheartsmakeup absolutely raves about MAC’s Ladyblush, as well as many other YouTubers. After a rush of rumors that MAC was going to discontinue their blushcreme line, everyone ran out to get their hands on the hyped up product. I checked on eBay, and Ladyblush was going up to $200.00! So when I ventured to my own MAC store, I knew my chances of finding Ladyblush weren’t too good. But thanks to Marc, the wonderful MA that helped me, I finally got my hands on the one, the only, MAC Ladyblush.

Pros-

*Ladyblush is a beautiful, beautiful, beautiful color. It comes across as a gorgeous coral color with lots of red tones in it. When applied, MAC Ladyblush gives you the prettiest flush to your cheeks– almost like you were playing out in the snow.

*MAC Ladyblush blushcreme has long shelf life. I’ve had mine for quite a while, and it stills works the same as when I first opened it.

*The cream blush is beautiful on all skin tones. Its universal shade is perfect for busy makeup artists who want a single product that will look gorgeous on everyone. (However, I’ve noticed that on darker skin, Ladyblush’s coral color isn’t as dominant as when applied to someone who is quite pale, like me. On darker skin, Ladyblush looks more red-toned, not as cool as when looked at in the pot.)

*Once Ladyblush dries, the blushcreme seems to melt into your skin. (I use a MAC 187 stipple brush to apply this product.) This creates a beautiful, natural-looking flush that everyone will notice and compliment you on.

*Although this is based on personal preference, I really like Ladyblush’s finish: satin. When first applied, it looks wet and shiny, but when it dries, Ladyblush leaves a gorgeous dewy look that immediately brightens your whole face.

Cons-

*Ladyblush’s formula is quite heavy when first applied. When dipping your fingers in the pot, Ladyblush feels liquidy, but when applied to your cheeks, the cream blush turns into a thin, stubborn cream that feels heavy and thick. It’s an uncomfortable feeling, (like having a glob of Elmer’s glue on your face), but it dries to a very light texture, which looks beautiful.

*Because of its thick application, Ladyblush is seemingly impossible to blend on the cheeks. Once you apply it, you really have to work the product into the right shape you want the blush to be in, and in the process, you have to be quite rough on your skin. This makes Ladyblush a difficult product to use on-the-go, and it’s definitely not a product you can slip in your bag for touch-ups throughout the day.

*Ladyblush’s cost isn’t too friendly– it’s $19.50 for a 5.6 gram pot (the regular powder blushes are 6 grams). Although price is based on personal preference and financial status, to me, paying twenty bucks seems like a lot for a surely-dupable product.

All in all, I am glad I tried MAC’s blushcreme in Ladyblush. I think the color is beautiful and flattering, but I think you can easily find a similar product at your local Walmart. Because of the price, the immediate texture, and the hassle of applying, I will give MAC’s blushcreme in Ladyblush a 7.5/10. I really like the color and how Ladyblush makes my skin look, but I know I can get the same type of product for a lot cheaper at the drugstore.

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