Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush Review

Hi, lovelies! So here we are! Into the second month of 2012 (and the world hasn't ended yet;) While I didn't blog every single day of January as planned, since a few days had multiple posts, I still had a total of 31 posts for the month! (which is almost as good as every day hehehe:) AND! I'm about 30 pages away from finishing the first book on my reading list for the year! (remember, the goal was AT least 12 books this year; which would be one book per month). So on track for that, too! Yay, success!!

So tonight, I wanted to share with you my thoughts on the latest blush to come from Maybelline--their Dream Bouncy Blush.

You may have already read some reviews and have your mind made up. I try to not read a whole lot of reviews when I'm going to review a product, because I really want the opinions to be my own; and really have a clear mind while I'm trying it so I'm not swayed by good (or bad) things others have said.

I've been using two shades of it

05 Fresh Pink

45 Orchid Hush

What Maybelline Claims (from their website):

Why You'll Love It

Freshest flush ever:
• Revolutionary gel formula provides a new bouncy texture.
• Lightweight like a powder, yet melts seamlessly into skin like a cream
• Natural sheer wash of color that is buildable for greater color intensity
• Dermatologist tested, Allergy tested
• Non comedogenic

(I had no idea what "comedogenic" means and p.s. it's underlined red as if it's misspelled... so I wasn't sure if it was even a real word. I looked it up on Dictionary.com and learned the definition: "tending to clog pores and encourage the formation of blackheads." Good to know!)

So hey, that all sounds pretty great right? Who would not want to try something that promises a "bouncy" texture! I didn't even know what to expect for it to be bouncy. I think my first thoughts were like a trampoline and I thought my finger was going to press in and bounce back! (turns out, I just made an indention in it lol) But the consistency really is different than anything else I've felt before. It's definitely more like a cream blush, but so light and soft! I absolutely love the texture.

It could be the shades I chose, but both of them were pretty light when applied--which for me is a very good thing because I don't want a huge dose of color on my cheeks, just a light splash:) The color can be built upon by applying additonal layers.

Flash

No Flash

The packaging is pretty fab. It's nice and small, so you can throw it in your purse if you need to re-apply later in the day. What I don't like about the packaging (and this is really the only negative I can think of right now) It closes very tightly (which is good) but the opening is sometimes hard for me to open. Does that make sense? Like, I stick my thumbnails in to pop it open, but it just doesn't "pop" as fast/easily/good as I'd like for it to.

Overall, I am quite pleased with the product. It's about $7ish depending on where you pick it up; which may be a little pricey for the small size of it; but it's definitely something fun to try if you want a soft, light flush to your cheeks. With ten shades to choose from, there's probably a color for everyone:)

**note: the pictures are just swatches from swirling my finger in the blush and rubbing it on my arm. After blending, I could not get a good picture with the lighting to show how it blends in and leaves a light shimmer. Will try to get better daylight pictures to update with soon:)

Have you tried the bouncy blushes yet? If not, will you? Or is this a product you think you'll skip?

Mini Walmart Makeup Haul

So I'm kinda swerving from the schedule for a bit, but from the survey results I think you all are okay with that;)

Anyway, I did a little shopping and wanted to do a quick mini-haul to show you what I got! Of course there will be full reviews on all the stuff after I've used it enough!

This is all from Walmart... I went for some groceries and just got sidetracked into the makeup section...

In my defense, I really was in need of new mascara;)

Maybelline Great Lash Lots of Lashes in Blackest Black

But along with that, I also got:

150 Classic Ivory

Maybelline Dream Nude Airfoam foundation. I know there have been some mixed reviews over this. I'd seen in first in an ad in a magazine and thought the concept was pretty cool. After reading Kelly's post on it, I knew I wanted to try it! I'll save all the details for my full review, but let's just say, day two of use and I'm pretty pleased:)

05 Fresh Pink

Next was another new Maybelline product: the bouncy blush! Everyone said it was actually kinda bouncy! I made the mistake of pressing on it thinking it would spring back up (nope, just left a dent hahaha). First impressions, it's very soft and light.

717A Bronze Gold

This was the most random purchase. I'd been thinking about getting e.l.f.'s highlighter/bronzer duo, but I saw NYC Sun 2 Sun Bronzing Powder and figured I'd pick it up yet. I have not even opened it yet! So no first impressions yet:)

Last but not least, I picked up some more eyebrow waxing strips! I'm not sure if this is the same brand I usually use just in new packaging, but I'm hoping they work just as well! An easy/fast/cheap way to get great shaped eyebrows at home!

So that's it for now! Like I said, full reviews to come soon! How 'bout you? Any shopping lately? Find any fab new products? You must share!:)