Hydrangea Pink is one of two newly released blushes for Burberry's Spring/Summer 'Red Siren' Collection. The other is 'Coral Pink'.
Colour & Pigmentation
This beautiful blush has excellent pigmentation, so apply very light-handedly and build slowly! The shade has a similar reddish undertone as Chanel's 'Tweed Fuchsia' - though not as intense. 'Hydrangea Pink' is lighter and brighter in comparison. See the comparative swatches below with two other blushes, which are more blue/cool-toned. The colour actually pairs beautifully with Burberry's new Lip Glow from the same collection, called 'Mallow Pink' (No.10) (swatches and review to come soon! ;-) ).
The red undertones seems to be more emphasised when applied on my olive, medium to tanned skin (~NC30/35). As a result, it looks quite natural as it is a similar shade I get when I'm sunburnt. It's lovely for summer. ^_^ I think when my skin tone is a shade or two paler in the winter, it will have more of a brightening effect. Those with naturally pale skins may find this also.
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| Up close - the pretty, Burberry check embossed into the pressed powder blush itself. ^_^ |
Texture and Finish
I find the texture of the blush powders very, soft, smooth and easy to blend - here's why according to the official Burberry website:
"Burberry Light Glow contains silicones for effortless and even application and wild rose extract for moisturising benefits"
The finish gives an almost matte effect, but there is a very subtle sheen to it that gives your skin a slightly healthy glow.
Longevity
The blush lasts about the same as most blushes on my combination skin (oily T-zone, but drier cheeks). Approximately 4-5 hours. (For long-lasting blushes, I usually turn to Bobbi Brown blush, which lasts through til evening for me).
Packaging
Note, the compact does come with a protective black velvet pouch. It also has the Burberry check on it. :)
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| Sleek and fairly hefty weighted, luxurious compact with a gunmetal finish. The iconic Burberry check is subtly etched onto the compact. |
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| The mirror is provided underneath the compact lid and there is a compartment for the applicator brush provided. |
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| Product description label at the bottom of the compact. |
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| Mini applicator brush provided that's very good quality. The hairs are natural and fairly soft. The handle is very lightweight, black lacquer plastic. |
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| Flat brush head. |
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| The angled shape helps to blend the edges out for a more natural application. |
Scent
If you stick your nose in the pan, you will notice a relatively soft, floral scent - most likely, rose. It's unnoticeable to me when I've applied it to my cheeks.
Size
7g / 0.24 oz of product.
Swatch (Blended Out)
All swatches applied on olive, medium to tan skin (~NC30/35), and photographed indoors under artificial lighting and using a strobe.
Comparative Swatches
Overall
I love this very spring-but-mostly-summer-appropriate colour to the cheeks. ^_^ The excellent pigmentation means this blush will last a long while! Great quality as usual from the brand. :) Worth getting if it's in your budget, and you don't have something similar to it already. I personally don't have too close a match for it in my collection to be considered a duplicate, so I'm fairly pleased I purchased it.
Hope this was helpful.
Thanks for stopping by! ^_^ xo
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