Review: Maybelline Cheeky Glow Blush in ‘Peachy Sweetie’ & ‘Fresh Coral’.

Hello, everyone. Blushes are such underrated beauty products. They’re pretty and they add life and dimension to your face. People tend to buy mountains of lip products or base products, and somehow magically skip out of buying blushes. These little guys are definitely some of the best in the market right now and are one of those products you simply cannot go without trying. Apart from great pigmentation and affordability, what else can be said about these little guys?

THE BACKSTORY: In school, I had a friend with whom I used to discuss how beauty products should be affordable if students were ever to purchase any. Since, students always function on a weekly/monthly allowance, buying expensive beauty products seems a little far-fetched. That’s where budget brands like Maybelline and Lakmé come in. Some of their products aren’t necessarily the cheapest or the most effective, but for students, who just want the job to get done, they aren’t half as bad. I remember my friend and I talking about how God had heard our prayers when Maybelline launched this range of affordable and good quality blushes. Best part is, they are pretty great.

THE PRODUCT: Decently pigmented, lightweight, super blend-able and just effortless; these blushes can do no wrong. Since they are quite pigmented, they are best used with a brush and a light hand. The texture is smooth and they aren’t patchy or streaky. They appear natural and luminous and mostly have a matte finish. While the packaging might not be the best of the best, it isn’t as flimsy as it appears. They come in three shades:

• Peachy Sweetie – A peachy pink shade that has gorgeous silver shimmer running through.
• Fresh Coral – A sweet corally pink with a matte finish that leans more on the pink side.
• Creamy Cinnamon (not pictured) – A wearable brownish orange shade that is ideal for warming up the face.

PRICE: 265 INR for 7 gm.

AVAILABILITY: Maybelline Counters, Nykaa.com, Jabong.com, Flipkart.com, Amazon

Maybelline Cheeky Glow Blush in 'Peachy Sweetie' & 'Fresh Coral'.

8.4

Pigmentation

9.0/10

Price/Value For Money

9.0/10

Longevity

8.5/10

Packaging

7.0/10

Pros

• The texture is silky and easy to work with.
• Even with a good colour payoff, it looks natural rather than clown-ish.
• There is no fragrance.
• They are compact and great for travelling.

Cons

• Not a very wide colour selection.
• The packaging, while compact and decent, might not survive very bumpy rides or a fall.