Best of 2015 Series: Blush

Heaven's to Pete, it's been a while since I sat down to do my own reviews. My husband said I was a shitty blogger this week because I am not paying attention to it. I work full time, get off my back. Okay, Okay, I know, I like a weekly or daily poster, problem is, that shiz gets expensive. I shop like a mo fo.. but I can't keep up with the likes of Lisa Lisa D1 or Temptalia and the only company that is sending me anything in the mail is Manitoba Hydro, MTS and Visa. And that's bills ladies and gents, not products, bills. What I can do though is post about my favourites of 2015 in a timely manner.

Blush, Blush, Blush...fuck I love me some blushers. If you read this blog, you already know that. I don't think it will ever get any better than Burberry #7 Earthy which is my favourite blush of 2015 and quite possibly, of life. Yah, I said it. Burberry Blushes are available in Canada at Sephora.ca and Hudson Bay for the not so inexpensive price of $44.00 Canadian plus applicable taxes. In my province that would be $49.72 for 0.24oz of product. But it is so beautiful that it is worth every damn penny.

Burberry Earthy Blush

As always, I must comment on the packaging. Burberry blushes come in a cream linen like textured box with "Burberry" embossed in silver. Anyone who likes the finer things in life will be able to point out that this feels classic, classy. Removing the black dust bag inside unearths a luxurious gun metal package that is weighty and substantial. Touching it leaves greasy fingerprints everywhere..ugh. A magnetic closure tightly secures the finely milled, expertly pigmented powder inside. A large mirror flanks one side of the compact and a shitty blush brush and the product itself on the other. I have never used a brush that comes with a product. I have no idea why companies like Burberry still choose to waste my money on these brushes. Leave them out, charge me $2.00 less. Shake my head.

Earthy would work on any light to medium complexion like a dream. Burberry seems to use it as a contour but that life is not for me..earthy is too pinky brown as opposed to a grey brown to act like a shadow on my face. But what this bronzeresque like blush doesn't show in the pan is how perfect it reacts on the cheeks. Like the most natural flush of color, excellent for the fall winter season with camels, blacks, greys and whites that have certainly become staples in my wardrobe. 

Burberry Earthy Blush

Burberry Earthy does have a smell to it. It is a perfume smell, floral, I can't put my finger on it, fancy makeup smell. I don't like perfume, I barely wear it, it makes me nauseous. This is distinct, but dissipates entirely once on the face. I have dry sensitive skin and it does not bother me. I do not think  I would be able to handle my foundation smelling like this but a stunning blush..I will cope.

From Left to right: Pure Anada Twig, Benefit Dallas, Burberry Earthy, Mac Blush Baby

Blush addicts will know that there are similar products on the market in the blush department in terms of colour. Similar but not the same. Earthy just has a touch more brown but the untrained eye could likely get away with using Benefit Dallas which is another beautiful blush option, but not even close to Burberry Earthy in terms of quality or price point for that matter.

So there is it..best blush of 2015 Burberry Earthy.