by Jeanne_Thompson (1 review)
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December 3, 2007, 8:03 am
I love this as a cheekstain and a lipstain. I have it in all the shades- Raspberry (the *perfect* berry), Brownberry (reddish-brown) and Coralberry (bright peachy-red). I apply a tiny dab to each cheek overtop moisturizer and/or dewy foundation, and I blend with my fingertip. It will stain my fingertip, but it fades within an hour or two. It gives my cheeks a natural-looking flush that lasts all day. I find all the colors flatter my pale, neutral toned skin, and I think they would suit a variety of skin tones. It comes in a tiny metal tube. While it tends to ooze product and is easily dented, I appreciate that it is environmentally friendly and there is not excess plastic packaging. The product itself is extremely concentrated. Applied directly to my lips it looks blotchy and uneven, but if I mix a drop with a drop of lip balm (like CO Bigelow My Favorite Lip Balm), and blend well with a lip brush, it makes a beautiful, sheer, even, long-wearing lip stain. I will even mix the shades to further customize the color. Overall, this is a terrific value for such a versatile product. It has excellent staying power and the shades are beautiful. Just be prepared, it takes some time and experimentation to find the application technique that best works for you. December 3, 2007, 8:03 am
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November 28, 2007, 10:32 pm
This is pretty close to perfect...put down the 26 dollar "O" glow, by Smashbox...great idea...but they missed where Origins swung away with Pinch Your Cheeks...I've used this for the last several years...and every time I try something new....for example Smashbox's O-Glow...I am disappointed, but never with this...It can be used with or without makeup...I use it on my lips and cheeks for a quick fix if I need to run out in the morning and want to wear makeup. I have oily skin and because it's a water based stain gel, it's great on any skin type...and hello it's affordable, extremely portable, plane, clutch...so whether you are jetting on the plane or headed out for the night this can come with you anytime, anywhere...oh also, one tube last me anywhere from 4-6 months depending on how often I use it...it's very easy to apply, so friendly for beginners or experienced make-up artists...and versatile... November 28, 2007, 10:32 pm
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May 29, 2008, 4:42 pm
I am all for the natural look and this product fits what I'm looking for. With other products I hated that by the end of the day, my cheeks were no longer pink. This product never fades away. When I first wore it everyone at school asked me "Why are you blushing?" I sometimes have a hard time applying it because it dries up fast, and my fingers always end up red, but I love it. I recently put it on my lips. I figured if it works on my cheeks why not wear it on my lips? It will last all day and I don't even have to wear lipstick. It sounds crazy, but it works. It looks like if my lips are naturally reddish. May 29, 2008, 4:42 pm
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February 16, 2008, 1:54 am
After years of stubbornly resisting anything other than powder blush, I finally tried a cheek stain (several actually) and settled on this one as my fav. I like the raspberry one for my fair skin. After smoothing on foundation, I apply just a dot of this stain to the apples of my cheeks and blend up and out. Blend quickly, as cheek stains tend to "grab" if you're not careful. Next, I'll set everything with a light dusting of loose powder. I like the fact that it really looks like a natural flush and that it lasts all day long. February 16, 2008, 1:54 am
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May 16, 2008, 1:40 pm
This will give a very natural and subtle flush. It can be built up if you don't get enough on the first time around, which you may not, as it is alarmingly dark coming out of the tube. You just need a tiny bit on each cheek to get a good color. Took a me a few tries to get use to applying it so as to get as much as I wanted where I wanted it, but otherwise a terrific product. May 16, 2008, 1:40 pm
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