Add a Pinch of Pink & Smack Into Skin
I haven’t written about beauty in such a long time. You guys can probably see a pattern emerging here: in Australia, I rattle on about food and how much school sucks. But put me on the plane home and I start writing about girly superficiality because (almost) everything is cheap when you’re paying in SGD$ – *snaps fingers* Then whoa! Ilyana becomes interesting again! 8D
I’ve had this Topshop blush in Pinch for a while now – my cousin, Nadz, gave it to me for my birthday half a year ago – but I stupidly forgot to pack it into my luggage when I was due back in Australia so it’s been unopened and hidden in my drawer ever since. But every make-up sob story has a happy ending: I’ve rediscovered it, torn open the chic box packaging, and smacked it onto my face. Literally.
I made the mistake of thinking the blush would glide on my face like a NARS Multiple and that I’d be able to blend it out easily. ’twas a no go. This is why one should read the instructions on the back of the box: DOT ON CHEEKS AND BLEND (see 4th image). What did I do my first time? Swirled two fingers in acid pink, confidently swiped the blush onto my cheeks and shrieked in horror when I realised that was it – the blush was nearly set. Cue panicky smacking into skin to blend the streaks into something that resembled radiant pink nothingness (if that makes sense at all).
It took forever and sore cheeks but I managed to fix my blonde mistake and..omg such perfection. It is the prettiest dolly pink I’ve found and because it’s cream, it gives you the best fake glow ever lol! It doesn’t have shimmer in it but it does give your skin a slight sheen. Since it was a gift, I’m not too sure about the price but I know the TOPSHOP make-up range is very affordable so it’s definitely below $20? It’s beautiful, it’s cheap but as I’ve highlighted, you can’t just swipe and go – dot it on your cheeks and blend it quickly because this baby sets almost immediately. And once it sets, it will take some brute force on your part to get this blended properly. It takes some time to get it right but when you do – AMAZINGGGG.
Oh yes – that picture of me? I’ve fallen down the dark path of Photobooth photos HAHA! I just cannot be bothered anymore :/ I wish I had someone who could take photos of my FOTDs and stuff but sadly, this girl rait here is FOREVER ALONE T_T Every girl has that paradoxical ‘no make-up’ make-up look right? This is mine.
Face:
MAC Studio Fix in NC25
MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NC20
Cheeks:
TOPSHOP Cream Blush in Pinch
Eyes:
Paul & Joe Eyegloss in 05 Murmur
MAC Browset in Girl Boy
Maybelline Full n Soft Mascara
Lips:
Lush Lipbalm in Whipstick (MY FAVE – tastes like chocolate omg!)
What’s your favourite pink blush? Let me know in the comments x
nice review! i love the NARS deep throat <3
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December 31st, 2011 at 10:49 am
thanks doll! I don’t have NARS Deep Throat but I do love their very pink Angelika blush!
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I’ve always loved Topshop’s make up packaging! Its just so cute and dainty but I’ve always been lurking2 and not purchasing anything from their make up line
Though now that you’ve reviewed this and seeing how its such a lovely color, I have no excuse but to try it heheh. My fav blusher would be Majorlica Majorca’s in shade 255 if I’m not wrong. They say its nearly the same shade as NARS Orgasm but I haven’t tried that out so I can’t compare…yet. Heehee. Btw, welcome homeeee! 
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December 31st, 2011 at 10:52 am
I’m actually surprised by the quality of Topshop make-up – it really is value for money and of course their packaging is to die for! I have MM’s blush in 255 too!! I love that it’s slim and tiny enough to fit in the smallest of my make-up pouches
Have you seen their new blush range, Puff de Cheek? So cute! I think I might try that out next!
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hi ilyana, dropping by to say you look extremely gorgeous!
welcome home!
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December 31st, 2011 at 10:53 am
Oh gosh thank you love! It’s great to be back – how have you been?
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you should try Topshop lipsticks! its amazing!! how the hell you pull off a turban? i look like a round chipmunk wearing it. skillssss. <3
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December 31st, 2011 at 10:55 am
Really?? Which shades do you recommend? And hahaha I don’t know I just put it on and that was the end of it ;p I’m sure you’ll look good in it lah babe – my face is super round and tembam!
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Lol I’m sorry I can’t comment much on this entry – although you did raise some valid points about photography – Time to get your own P.A. lah.
ALL THE BEST FOR ZARA SALE/WAR TOMORROW!
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December 31st, 2011 at 10:56 am
LOL it’s okay darling
ANYWAY I DIDN’T BUY ANYTHING CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? I wanted to get a couple of shirts tbh but they cost like $70? I’m sorry I just cannot justify paying that ridiculous amount of money for a shirt made out of polyester.
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hahahaha I love reading your blog, you always make me laugh
If I wore blush, this would be at the top of my to-try list. It’s good I don’t though, because you’ve definitely enabled me enough in the past! Happy Holidays!
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January 4th, 2012 at 7:30 pm
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU TOO!! xoxo
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You look fabulous doll!!
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January 4th, 2012 at 9:30 pm
thanks so much honey!
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LOVE the packaging, and love how it looks on you! I’m not a pink blush person because I am naturally quite pink so I generally steer towards coral to nude blushers. Crazy about NARS in Zen at the moment, with a brush of Albatross to highlight.
And if I haven’t told you enough times – your photographs are like a dream. So glad I stumbled upon you via Chez Dre not too long ago xx
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January 4th, 2012 at 7:32 pm
I think Topshop has a coral blush too! You should check out the line when you’re back home! I think they sell it at their KLCC store
I LOVE NARS – have you tried Sin? It’s almost plummy but it looks so good on everyone!
Thank you so much for reading love! I hope you’re having a blast in NZ <33
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January 4th, 2012 at 9:12 pm
I’m not there yet, but I’m looking forward to it! Will look out for the coral blush when I go home, and the sunscreen we spoke about too! I haven’t tried Sin but will give it a try sometime – I wish they had it in KL and/or Singapore!
Hope you’re enjoying Singapore, I miss our coffee dates. Refills when you get back – I hope!
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love it! a question: where do you get your turbans from?
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January 4th, 2012 at 7:33 pm
Omg I get my turbans from all over the place. Australia has been in such a turban craze this season so I’ve picked up a couple from Sportsgirl and Asos
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I want to eat your cheeks lol.
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Hi Ilyana welcome back! yay a beauty post =)
my first cream blush is frm Topshop too (in neon rose)
u should try their lipstick it’s super pigmented!
i hv mink (nude brown – ) and Rio Rio (bright orangey red)
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