Make Up For Ever – Sculpting Blush #8 Satin Indian Pink

Make Up For Ever – Sculpting Blush #8 Satin Indian Pink

I reviewed the MUFE Sculpting Blush #8 earlier – and by now you know that I do not buy things in single – I always end up picking two because I can never decide!! This can be a bummer if the product I end up picking is a dud! But you know, some people never learn!

However, this product does not fall in the category of duds – you would figure that from my previous review. I wanted to bring forth one thought to all my readers cause it was enlightening for me when I first realized it. I used to think that if a brand is great, all its products will be great. That is not so. I also used to think that if the quality of one shade of a product is good; the quality would be conistent throught he line. This too is not the case. Reading International blogs opened my eyes to the fact that a Company can make inconsistent products within the same product line – MAC is a perfect example of this.

Coming back to the blush – MUFE, so far has shown me conistsency in their product range and quality. I have tried quite a few products (sadly, not their makeup bases) and been happy with all of them, including the product in hand.

PRODUCT (from the website):

The Sculpting Blush is an oil-free powder blush, which comes in a slim compact case. The wide range of shades available answers every need with seven cold shades and seven warm orangey shades.

What it is:
An ultra-fine powder blush that brightens and highlights the complexion.

What it does:
Enriched with luminous coated pigments, this blush enhances the cheeks with an impeccable hold. Its soft and silky texture glides on the skin for an even result while its long-lasting formula adds a healthy glow to the complexion.

Price –USD $25 / About Rs 1700 (post current conversions) for 5.5gms

To set context, MAC blushes are INR 1450 for 6gms. It’s a bit more expensive than MAC but I do feel that it is also better in quality than the MAC blushes.

Packaging:

The product comes packaged in a extremely sleek round plastic flip-open case. The case has a slit window to allow the colour of the blush to show – making it extremely easy to identify the colour without opeing or reading the flipside or remembering numbers (since the shade name is not mentioned anywhere except the MUFE website). The packaging is so sleek and minimalistic – however, not ideal for travel as it lacks a brush and a mirror.

Also, as mentioned by me in the previous review, the packaging is fragile and will not withstand a drop.

My experience with Make Up For Ever – Sculpting Blush #8 Satin Indian Pink:

Color – As mentioned by the MUFE website, the color is Satin Indian Pink. I find it to be a blue toned bright pink. I was attracted to the colour but was unsure whether I would actually be able to wear it and pull it off since it seemed too cool toned for my warm Indian skintone.

However, post trying it, I feel it is a perfect match for my mauve, fuschia and bright violet lippies like YSL Fuchsia in Rage, MAC Up the Amp, Estee Lauder Fuchsia Fever, etc. I am glad I picked this because I definitely didn’t have any pink in my stash which was this cool toned. It makes the violet toned pink lippies really stand out.

Texture – The texture is consistent with the previous blush I reviewed from MUFE – finely milled, smooth and extremely blendable. It comes off easily on the brush or finger and applies naturally and evenly, there is no patchiness.

Pigmentation – Immensely pigmented. One light sweep of the brush is all you need to give a natural flush. If you want to build it up to colour in pan, that too is possible by layering it.

Lasting power – The lasts for about 6.5 – 7 hours on my oily skin tone – which was slightly better than Satin Light Peach blush (reviewed earlier)

Visibility on Skintone – The colour is a little bold but can be worn subtly and still easily shows on my skin. It brightens the face and even though its cool toned, it does not look odd on my warm skin.

Enumerating the Pros of Make Up For Ever – Sculpting Blush #8 Satin Indian Pink:

1. Finely milled, smooth, easily blendable.
2. Super pigmented –a little goes a long way!
3. Fabulous for the summers or winters– goes very well fuchsia, cool toned pink, violets and mauves
4. Fairly long-lasting – even with my oily skin
5. The color works well for day and night both
6. The product has a nice satin finish – does not accentuate the pores
7. Did not break me out
8. Is unscented

And the Cons of Make Up For Ever – Sculpting Blush #8 Satin Indian Pink

1. Availability in India
2. Flimsy packaging
3. No mirror or applicator – even to help with touchups

IMBB Rating – 4.5 /5

Overall Thoughts:

I loved the fact that the product quality was consistent through the 2 products I reiewed here. I wish MUFE would work a bit on the product packaging to make It more sturdy and user friendly (by providing a mirror, if not an applicator).

So what is your favorite blush for the winter season. Do share through comments.

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