I’ve reviewed the first two Chanel creme blushes —Affinite and Revelation — in this post. When the Fall 2013 collection dropped here in the Philippines, I impulsively decided to grab Inspiration together with the nail polishes. I had nothing but glowing reviews for Revelation and Affinite which is why despite my better judgment to hold off on any more blushes, I went and purchased one more to add to my cream blush family.
Inspiration is a cool-toned light pink that’s the lightest shade among the three I now own. Revelation is warm pink rose while Affinite is bright almost-fuschia pink. Inspiration is less pigmented than the first two but buildable. I love Inspiration for the ‘naturally flushed’ look it gives. It’s a shade that most brands probably already have but in my stash, I couldn’t find an exact dupe.
I love the cream-to-powder finish of these blushes. They are easy to apply — dab dab, blend blend blend with my fingers, which is my favorite method to use with these. Even if they’re pigmented at first dab, they blend really well without dragging the skin — thanks to the silicones. I haven’t tried YSL or Dior’s cream blushes so I can’t compare but from swatches, I can tell that these have a more matte finish. Correct me if I’m wrong, though.
Bottom Line? I love these cream blushes. I am a powder blush girl so I was very hesitant to try these at first. I don’t like sticky, tacky cream blushes that make you look oily even if you’re not. These Chanel blushes are great for the cream-blush-averse because the finish is beautiful, light as air but packed with pigment that’s easy to control and blend.
*My skin is peeling from a treatment I used. Sorry about that! Just couldn’t post this cream blush review without a photo seeing how it looks in action.
Ohhh they are so beautiful!! Revelation is my fave!
they are not yet available in germany but they are coming soon, I can’t wait!
you look still beautiful Shari, no problem about the peeling skin! 🙂
Revelation is my fave too! It really does give a nice glow! Inspiration is a close second fave 🙂
Thank you Pam!!
yayy i love these cream blushes too! like you i’ve always been a powder blush kind of girl but these totally sold me on how easy they are to apply and how lovely a consistency they dry off to. i picked up the color “presage,” the bright orange color that turned into a gorgeous peachy pink on my cheeks 🙂
rachel x
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I’ve been debating whether to get Presage or not! Maybe I didn’t blend it properly when I tried it. I’ll give it another try as it’s limited edition!
They’de definitely the prettiest! I’d love to own a Chanel blush someday ^_^
You can’t go wrong with either their powder blushes or their creme blushes, Yette!
They’re all so gorgeous! I’m doing some stuff on my face and my skin is peeling as hell.. it’s soo irritated 🙁
xx
Yes, my face is red and irritated too! 🙁 Avene water spray is my savior at these times!
I love inspiration and Revelation shades! <3 I hope I can buy a Chanel blush soon. Are you from Alabang Area? I hope I can meet you someday 🙂
My top two – Revelation & Inspiration! 🙂
I’m near ResortsWorld area, Genzel!
Hope to meet you too someday!
Those top two looks fab. Oh I thought somewhere sa Alabang lang, 😀 Thanks Shari!
Why are the all SO pretty!?!! gosh!
I know, right! Such a bank-breaker, these Chanel blushes.
Gorgeous colors, someday I will have the chance to buy Chanel makeup.HEHE
You wont go wrong with their blushes, Steph!
I love affinite! I’m just a huge rose shade fan! It looks so natural like a pinch on your cheeks!
I’m not quite convinced it looks good on my skin tone though 🙁 But yes, it’s gorgeous!
Affinite is a lovely colour! X
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Yes, they all look so lovely, it’s bad!
they look so nice 🙂 i went to Rustans and saw these available early in august, but there were no testers at that time 🙂
Oh yes, wala pa nga then. Now meron na!
These are so beautiful but Revelation is probably my most fave. I like orange-y blushes and even on the swatch it looks nice. Inspiration looked a little cooler on you than it did on the pan and I really dislike cool colors.
Revelation is very pretty! Since you like orange-y, you’ll probably like Presage! 🙂
And yes, Inspiration is very cool. I quite like it, though!