Origins Pinch Your Cheeks by Origins, Blush Review

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9

A Gorgeous, Most Natural Tint

I have been using Origin's "Pinch Your Cheeks" for years. It is one of the few stains to give a look like you just walked in from the cold or have been swept off your feet by a new love--completely natural and ultimately flattering! Since it is a true stain, blending takes some practice (it must be applied quickly and in a circular motion for best results). You may need to mix it with moistur...read moreizer or your foundation to achieve a natural flush. But you won't be disappointed--I promise! It comes in three enchanting shades ("Coralberry," "Raspberry," and "Brownberry"). One shade will enhance any complexion color. It lasts nearly forever--through long hours and all types of weather. I think you can't possibly go wrong with this for the mere price of $12.50. A small tube will last you a long time. Just enough product is dispensed through the opening to be useful. If you are lucky, you may be able to find Origin's "Bite Your Lips" online; it does the same as the accompanying item does for lips. It's you--only better and more radiant!

GigiSD | 1103 reviews

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1

Too Dark...

I tried this in an attempt to lighten up my makeup routine for the summer and when I applied it in the store - it looked great, but once I got outside and home, it was way too dark. I tried it for a few more days, I gave up & returned it.

SwoldierGirl72 | 342 reviews

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10

A True Stain--Learn to Work With It

"Pinch Your Cheeks" gives a really natural, blushing look. But it sets quickly. You may need to mix it with a bit of moisturizer to manipulate it before it sets. It stays put all day and night long, longer than anything else I've used.

Pege | 40 reviews

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7

Does the job... but did cause acne spot

this is really great and LONG-lasting, I will even wash my face twice and nothing will change it. BUT, this cannot be healthy for your skin... it does an extra block to air that other mineral blush might not, so prepare for the difference. It's taking colored ink and putting it on your skin. IF you're not worried and are just concerned with whether it truly stays on that long & LOOKS NATURAL t...read moreake a little bit of the liquid and mix it with your fav moisturizer and use your fingers to blend it with your cheeks... it has a nice natural effect. Also make sure you go to the store (Macy's even) to check out the colors... Also, it is costly and it doesn't last very long! BUT is good for special occasions where you want the makeup to stay on for 12+ hours and look natural and beautiful..

nadiasb | 16 reviews

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10

Best Blush that stays all day

I've been using pinch your cheeks for 8 years or so. I absolutely love it. I wait tables and I sweat a lot and find that the color stays on my cheeks all day. I get so many compliments on my 'glow' because it looks so natural. It takes some practice to perfect the application, but once I figured out that a little goes a long way and to apply quickly, I never looked at another blush again. My ...read moreonly complaint is that recently origins seems to be running out of the blush often. I had to put my name on a waiting list at Macy's and months later, I was contacted. So I picked up 2 so I would never be without it again. I don't know what I'd do if they discontinued it.

moomiekin | 1 reviews

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9

Stays ALLDAY!

I've used this origins product in Raspberry for years! I just ordered the coarlberry since I'm realizing with my green eyes & brown hair i look better in a coral color. This is what I do to get a perfect blend: first you need to apply a lotion to the cheek area where you want to apply the stain. This allows for easy (EASY!) blending. Use a lotion for your skin type only. Even light acne lotions wo...read morerk. Then apply a small amount to your finger tip & blend. I start on the cheek area closest to my nose & blend out. The only reason why I gave this a 9/10 & not a 10/10 is that since it's a stain, it will stain your finger you used to apply it with, but is easily taken care of by washing with a bit of soap. Some saying it's too dark are applying without a lotion & probably using too much. this is a product that any pale to dark skinned person can use.

jessdoll | 7 reviews

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10

Keep that blush ALL DAY!

I have used this product for YEARS because it NEVER fails me! It is the one thing I won't leave the house without! Gives you a natural blush all day and it doesn't even melt off in Texas humidity - now that's staying power! I recommend for anyone and everyone! GREAT product! And the little tube lasts a long time, too!

martinimama | 1 reviews

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10

Blush lover

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 recentl...read morey 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.

Isis | 6 reviews

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9

Good sheer color, takes some getting used to...

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.

Clbailey1 | 75 reviews

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10

Best all around cheek-stain for me

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'...read morell 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.

TaraMisu | 10 reviews

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