Bourjois Little Round Pot Cream Blush in 01 Nude Velvet vs. Stila Convertible Color in Gerbera

A peachy blush has become a go to favourite of mine, it gives you a healthy flush of colour, helps your skin to look brighter and looks great during the summer (haha) months.  Cream blush formulations have also become a strong favourite, giving more of a dewy and glowy appearance and they seem to be everywhere at the moment.  One in particular thats been talked about a lot is Stila's Convertible Color in the covetable 'Gerbera'.  Described as a non-greasy, creamy blush that gives a sheer wash of colour, Gerbera actually packs quite the punch, only needing the smallest amount and the lightest of hands to get the perfect peachy glow. The Convertible Color's come in a sleek compact packaging, with shades easily distinguishable by the colour of the compact, but at £16 these are not always the most accessible to those counting the pennies.  

If you're feeling the pinch but not on your cheeks, Bourjois have recently launched their take on the cream blush trend.  Their are currently four different shades in the Little Round Pot Cream Blush range, including Nude Velvet, which is very similar to that of Gerbera.  The formula, although creamy, is slightly dryer than that of Stila's Convertible Color because of its cream to powder formula, which gives it a matte finish, rather than dewy making it a great match for those who have oily skin and are wanting to dry out cream blushers.  Again, the similarities continue through to the packaging, which has used the shade colour to make the product easily identifiable in your collection.  The Convertible Color's are multi-tasking products, meaning they can be used on both cheeks and lips, whereas Bourjois is marketed soley as a cream blush.  After a little experiement, I found that the Bourjois can be worn on the lips, although you should put a clear gloss or balm over the top to stop your lips from drying out. The most significant and difference between the two products is the price.  The Bourjois Little Round Pot Cream Blushers are £7.99 (currently £6.99 at Boots), whilst Stila is £16.  

If you're looking for a peachy blush that eliminates the need for two products, has a dewy long lasting finish and you can afford the splurge, I really recommend the Stila Covertable Color in Gerbera, but if you're looking for a purse friendly option and that brightens the skin with a peachy glow, then Bourjois' Little Round Pot Cream Blush in Nude Velvet is the one for you.  

What's your favourite cream blusher?

Bourjois Little Round Pot Cream Blush

It seems like cream blushers are having a moment in the beauty blogger world and I've definitely embraced them with open arms.  The latest to hit the market are from Bourjois, famous for their Little Round Pot blushers, they've reinvented them, giving them a creamy twist.  There are four colours in total, including the two pictured above, Nude Velvet and Rose Tender.  Nude Velvet (01) is a true peach shade, not dissimilar to the infamous Stila Covertible Color in Gerbera (comparison post coming soon), whilst Rose Tender (03) is a gorgeous rosy colour with a slight shimmer.  

These are supposed to be a cream to powder formulation, which normally I steer clear from as they usually come off quite cakey, but that's not the case with these products.  They pick up on the brush easily and buff out into a gorgeous satin finish on the cheeks.  The colour pay off is great, only needing the tiniest amount for a natural flush and as for lasting power, on my skin at least, these don't budge for a good six hours.  Thinner than the original Little Round Pot compact, these blushers come with a nifty magnetic closure and a mirror, perfect for on the go touch ups.  They also have the same rosey scent as their sister product - I know some aren't a huge fan of this scent but I'm not bothered by it.  At £7.99, these are definitely a steal and I hope that Bourjois will introduce more shades in the coming future.  

Have you jumped on the cream blush bandwagon?

P.S. Happy Bank Holiday - hope you're all enjoying your extra day off!

New In | Drugstore Edition

 Lately, I've been finding myself pulled towards the likes of Boots and Superdrug and steering away from the high end concessions.  Now, I'm not saying that my love for luxury has died completely, I just think the drugstore is having a moment right now.  Brands have been launching products left, right and centre and some have been too gorgeous to avoid.  I found myself perusing the aisles of Superdrug yesterday, looking to pick up some essentials and also to treat myself after finishing my degree (would you like a post on my university experience?) and found that all cosmetics were on 3 for 2, so I felt I should oblige. 

Bourjois Magic Nail Polish Remover; £4.99 - Another essential I've been meaning to pick up was the Bourjois nail polish remover.  This will be my third pot of the gimmicky goodness and I just love it.  It removes nail polish almost immediately and leaves a gorgeous fruity smell behind - my only hang up is that it's not toe friendly (don't pretend you haven't tried!).  

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer; £4.19 - Unless you were born yesterday, you'll know this product is very much loved and raved about in the UK.  I picked up another tube as I'm currently scraping the edges of my old one.  It provides amazing coverage, it doesn't cling to dry patches or looks cakey on the skin and it's only £4.19 - bargain! 

Sleek Shimmer Blush in Pomegranate; £4.49 - Sleek's a brand I haven't really ventured into much, apart from a lipstick and the infamous contour kit but when I saw this blush I couldn't not get it.  It's slightly more plummy in real life and it's definitely more of an autumn colour but I'm going to try and make it work for the summer - it could even be a great crease colour on the eye.  I've just swatched it and the pigmentation is lovely so I'm excited to try it.  

Maybelline Colour Sensation Vivids in Shocking Coral; £7.19 - I passed the Maybelline concession without a second glance until the word 'Vivids' caught my eye and I remembered seeing some of the lipsticks on YouTube.  I spied Shocking Coral, a true coral shade and popped it into my basket.  I swatched this once I got home and the colour really is vivid, plus it has a really nice smell to it. 

Bourjois Cream Blush in Nude Velvet (#01) and Rose Tender (#03); £7.99 - Bourjois are famous for their Little Round Pot blushers, but they've just launched their new cream blushers, complete with that Bourjois rose scent.  Admittedly, this is the reason I wanted to go into Superdrug and out of the four shades on offer, these two stood out the most.  I've really been enjoying cream blushers lately and I'm excited to try these. 

Have you picked up any goodies from Boots or Superdrug lately?