Almay Smart Shade Blush
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Apparently, this blush was smart enough to know that I don't naturally blush, so it faded to nothing. Those seeking noticeably flushed cheeks will want to use something with more pigment, especially at night. The whipped-textured cream squeezes easily from a little tube and leaves cheeks soft and dewy. But each color is so sheer, it may disappear within a few hours even if primed and set with powder.
Reviewed by Charli, Editor
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Too Much like Tinted Moisturizer
by Pasalexa (65 reviews)
This product feels and behaves too much like a tinted moisturizer to be worth $10 a pop. I luckily found this product on a buy one get one half off sale at my local CVS, but I don't really like either shade very much. I bought Berry and Rose because I read good reviews about them on Totalbeauty. During the day if you wan...
December 16, 2007, 6:32 pm
This product feels and behaves too much like a tinted moisturizer to be worth $10 a pop. I luckily found this product on a buy one get one half off sale at my local CVS, but I don't really like either shade very much. I bought Berry and Rose because I read good reviews about them on Totalbeauty. During the day if you want a natural look and you have a lighter colour skin, this might be the product for you. I don't really like this product very much because my skin is more olive toned and I like to have a pink or rose tint to the apples of my cheeks during the day. This stuff is creamy but still pretty watery- if I wanted a very noticeable blushing effect, I would have to literally slather this on, which makes my skin look a little cakey. I would go with a cheek stain like the ones that Tarte has out now or for a less expensive suggestion, the stick blush by Sonia Kashuk. December 16, 2007, 6:32 pm
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Try it - I think you'll like it
by KBrow16889 (1 review)I bought the 030 berry shade and loved it from first try. It has a slightly shimmery look to it out of the tube and I've found that just a little dab of it goes a long way. I have very fair skin tone and the Almay Smart Blush lasts all day on me. I bought this tube last year and I'm still using it so I believe it to a g... May 4, 2008, 3:42 pm
I bought the 030 berry shade and loved it from first try. It has a slightly shimmery look to it out of the tube and I've found that just a little dab of it goes a long way. I have very fair skin tone and the Almay Smart Blush lasts all day on me. I bought this tube last year and I'm still using it so I believe it to a great value for the money. May 4, 2008, 3:42 pm
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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THE BEST THING SINCE COTTON BALLS!!
by loriqueen (6 reviews)I recently started using Almay's foundation of the same..I love this..for me, cause I am in the sun alt get weighed down with regular makup..this is light...looks great on my skin!! I am 48 years old and No one EVER guesse's my age right!!And it's usually WAY under! Everyone of all ages should try this!!! February 15, 2008, 6:06 pm2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Not what I was expecting
by gobluemanda (3 reviews)This product was definitely not my favorite. I have tried many creme and liquid blushes, and this just didn't measure up for me. The color disappeared on my skin, and when it does show up it is streaky and not very blend-able. This product just isn't worth the money for me. Try Clinique touch blush or Origins Pinch Your... May 28, 2008, 9:20 am
This product was definitely not my favorite. I have tried many creme and liquid blushes, and this just didn't measure up for me. The color disappeared on my skin, and when it does show up it is streaky and not very blend-able. This product just isn't worth the money for me. Try Clinique touch blush or Origins Pinch Your Cheeks. May 28, 2008, 9:20 am
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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like the idea, but it did not work for me
by goldenjoy (11 reviews)The good: I like the texture, it's lightweight and non-greasy. The bad: it doesn't last on my skin and the color barely shows up on me (I used the nude/natural shade) April 24, 2008, 9:14 am1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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The Emperor's New Blush
by Nita47 (15 reviews)Wonder why this product shows up on some people and not others? I'm one of the "others" and find it does nothing on my skin. I have freckles and "burn then tan." I purchased the Natural shade of this blush because I was looking for a cream blush in a bronze-y, tan color. February 27, 2008, 3:43 pm1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Just Right
by vt_alex (13 reviews)This blush provides just the right amount of color and is deceptively easy to apply. When you first put it on, it seems like it might be too much, but it quickly absorbs into skin to get a good match. I love it! December 11, 2007, 7:05 am1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Fresh...
by Sairha (5 reviews)Ive never used a cream blush before and was worried about application, but found it to be suprisingly idiot proof. And i liked the fresh look (berry color). December 4, 2007, 9:08 am1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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blush
by certz2030 (3 reviews)
I have the pink and berry colors of this product. it is so easy to use and dummy proof. If you get too much of it or get it slightly out of place it is so easy to fix. October 25, 2007, 8:41 pm1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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For a very natural look
by Medic586 (51 reviews)
My cheeks are usually dry, so I decided to try this gel. I had tried Smashbox's O-Glow gel blush at Sephora, but didn't like the color that developed. I bought this in Natural (020) and love the results. It blended easily into y skin and looked glowy and natural, as if coming from within my skin. This is what I was hopi... July 29, 2008, 9:02 pm
My cheeks are usually dry, so I decided to try this gel. I had tried Smashbox's O-Glow gel blush at Sephora, but didn't like the color that developed. I bought this in Natural (020) and love the results. It blended easily into y skin and looked glowy and natural, as if coming from within my skin. This is what I was hoping for! I am very fair skinned, and it's easy to overdo with color, especially with creams. This gel is a sheer, easily buildable color. However, the key to good application is well-moisturized skin. Without it, the product may streak or absorb too quickly. This is definitely a super, inexpensive keeper! July 29, 2008, 9:02 pm
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Attributes
- Form: Cream
- Hypoallergenic: Yes
Manufacturer's Product Description
- With smart shade blush, there's no more guessing about how to find your perfect blush shade. This revolutionary blush contains microscopic shade-sensing color beads that are activated when you smooth it on, transforming into a shade that perfectly complements your skin tone. Simply pick your favorite shade, smooth it on and watch it instantly blush for you. Plus, the antioxidant blend of vitamins and grapeseed nurtures your skin. For sheer, radiant color every time. So smart, it blushes for you! 1. Choose your favorite shade -- pink, natural or berry. 2. Smooth on to activate the shade-sensing smart beads. 3. Watch smart shade blush transform into your ideal blush shade Hypoallergenic. Dermatologist tested. Made in USA.
Directions
- To Use: Wear blush alone or over foundation or powder. Apply with fingertips. Blend thoroughly.
Ingredients
- Aqua, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Boron Nitride, HDI/Trimethylol Heyxllactone Crosspolymer, Nylon-12, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1/Dimethicone, Trisiloxane, Tribehenin, Talc, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Chloride, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Acrylonitrile/Methacrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Silica, Ascorbyl Phosphate, Alcohol Denat., Alumina, Tetrasodium EDTA, Galactoarabinan, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben. May contain [+/-]: Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Cl 77891), Iron Oxides (Cl 77491, 77492, 77499), Red 7 Lake (Cl 15850), Yellow 5 Lake (Cl 19140), Ultramarines (Cl 77007).
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