REVIEW: Essence Silky Touch Blush

Continuing with my Essence makeup adventure I recently bought some of their sweetly packaged Silky Touch Blushes to try.  These two cuties live in my makeup bag as a cheap 'n' cheerful pick me up when I want a hint of natural colour on my cheeks:

L-R:  20 (Babydoll), 10 (Adorable)

You can see I've dipped into Adorable quite a bit already.  This shade suits my fair (NC20) skin and gives me the tiniest hint of natural blush for a 'no-makeup', healthy hint of colour - still me but better.

Swatched on my arm - L-R (in reverse order from above of course!):
10 (Adorable), 20 (Babydoll)

Pros:
- Soft powder texture blends beautifully and gives an airbrushed flush of colour
- Colour can be gradually built up so there's no risk of clown cheeks
- Shades are matte and look natural on the skin
- Compact packaging easily fits into small makeup bags
- Great price at $5.50AUD

Cons:
- Moderate staying power, needs a touch up in the afternoon
- Not suitable for heavy contouring
- Shades may not be pigmented enough for darker skin tones
- No mirror in the compact
- Limited availability in Australia at selected Priceline and Target stores

Would I buy this again?
Sure, these are nice blush shades for my fair skin.  I like the natural look I can achieve, so they're great for every day.  Also, the price is very affordable.

What's your favourite budget blush?

Until next time.

Vita :)