Tested:Revlon Gel Blush
About a year ago, I fell in love with LORAC’s Sheer Wash Lip & Cheek Tint. At the time, I’d been looking for blush that would rosy up my cheeks and stay put all day, two wishes that weren’t coming true with standard powder or even cream blush. LORAC did that, giving me visibly flushed color that didn’t overwhelm but didn’t underwhelm either.
While LORAC isn’t insanely expensive, it does set me back $17.50, so you can imagine my delight when I caught sight of Revlon’s new Limited Edition Pinch Me Sheer Gel Blush. At around $12.00, Pinch Me seemed like a good deal, and the “Cheeky Cherry” hue it comes in looked like a close match to LORAC’s “Sheer Luck.”
The Verdict: I think I’m going to keep paying the extra 5 bucks to LORAC. The Revlon blush was less messy than the LORAC, which comes in a roll-on bottle that can be unruly at times, causing too-much-at-once application, but that wasn’t enough to convince me. The consistency of the Revlon was too gelatinous for my taste, and it seemed like the jelly texture caused the pigmentation to be barely visible. It also made it difficult to build color, and I’m not the type to pack it on, so if I couldn’t get the color I wanted, that’s saying something.
All told, I think I can live with Revlon’s Pinch Me until it runs out, but I won’t be going back for more. I prefer the thinner consistency of LORAC’s formula and the deeper color. I do, however, appreciate Revlon’s effort, and I hope more mass-market brands start making and perfecting cheek stains.
LORAC Sheer Wash Lip & Cheek Tint, $17.50
