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Thursday, February 14, 2013

Review: Bourjois Blush 48 le Cendre de Rose Brune

Bourjois baked blushes offer really chic classic rosy shades that are all easy-to-wear. Since most of them contain shimmery from subtle to intense, I'm happy to Bourjois le Cendre de Rose Brune ($12 for 0.08 oz), the only matte blush in the line. I love that it doesn't look flat and plain due to its matte finish! Le Cendre de Rose Brune  a pretty medium rosy pink with a light hint of plum. On my cheeks, it leans cool yet still neutral enough to look natural on my warm skin tone. This is a throw-away color that you can use to tie your look together. A pretty, soft and chic rosy pink!

Rose Frison is warm peachy pink. Le Cendre de Rose Brune is a cool medium rosy pink. 

Le Cendre de Rose Brune heavily swatched under direct sunlight
Like Rose Frison, le Cendre de Rose Brune has fine texture and easy to apply. It goes on opaque with 2 layers. I like to build it up in several micro-layers then blend out really well for the most natural pinching cheeks. It stays fresh for about 3 hours on my rather dry cheeks then fades gradually. At hour 8, my cheeks has just a tint of pink. For this price, I'm happy with this performance.

Beside its rather short wearing, le Cendre de Rose Brune has strong rose scent like the rest of the blushes in the line.  Although it fades away as the day goes on, it annoys me. I generally don't like scented makeup and try to avoid it if possible.

Bourjois le Cendre de Rose Brune in action. Full makeup list is here

Bottom line. Lovely yet I'm not wowed. While classic rosy blushes are my go-tos for soft sophisticated looks, it does feel repetitive after possessing two blushes in the line. The strong rose scent pulls me away too. But for the price and how effortless this blush is, I still think it's worth a check-out. If you haven't own any Bourjois blush, le Cendre de Rose Brune is a good place to start. 
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10 comments:

  1. beautiful me plus youFebruary 15, 2013 at 5:00 AM

    I love the color! Looks great on you :) must check it out asap!
    xxx Marina

    beautiful me plus you by Marina Bergmann

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    1. JoannePFebruary 18, 2013 at 8:12 AM

      Thank you Marina! Yay to Bourjois!! If only I can swatch on the blushes.... dreaming....

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    It's really pretty on you! I didn't realize they had a matte one! I've always stepped away from these because of the high shimmer factor, but I've been curious since they seem so similar to Chanel ones. I think I"ll give this one a try as I love the rosy flush it gives you!

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    1. JoannePFebruary 15, 2013 at 2:50 PM

      Thank you Tracy!! A compliment from you means a lot! I'm so glad they have a matte blush too. Matte has become more and more scarce as if no shimmer equals no sale.

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  3. JanetFebruary 16, 2013 at 1:48 AM

    such a gorgeous shade, looks pretty on you ^_~

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    1. JoannePFebruary 17, 2013 at 9:28 AM

      Thanks much Janet!! I love that's matte yet the color gives me some dimension. It's not plain flat matte. Will look good on you too!

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  4. Becca @ The Beauty SampleFebruary 16, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    This is so gorgeous on you, Joanne! I miss Bourjois being available here :/ I have only tried their shadows but I used to love them! I've heard really good things about their blushes--and I know Lisa Eldridge uses them on occasion too :D Maybe I will check out some of the other shades...

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    1. JoannePFebruary 17, 2013 at 9:30 AM

      I really liked there eyeshadow duos!! The quality and color are really good for a good price. Miss them!!! Yay for Lisa Eldridge! I shop a lot based on her videos hehehe.

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  5. memoiselleFebruary 17, 2013 at 2:50 AM

    Texture wise, I think Bourjois has a great pigmentation and the shimmer is nice too. I didn't know they have a matte ones, I might check it out then :)

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    1. JoannePFebruary 17, 2013 at 9:36 AM

      Second it!! I don't need a whole lot to build up the color. And even though I like their shimmer blushes, it's nice to have a pretty matte. Thanks for stopping by!!

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