If you’ve been following my blog for a while, then you know my weakness is blush. So, when ColourPop announced they were releasing Super Shock Cheek Colours I was ready to buy them before I even saw the shades. I know, I have a problem. What can I say, some women like shoes and some women like jewelry, I love me some colorful cheeks – ok, who am I kidding I love shoes too! 😆
Like most anticipated makeup releases, this one caused quite a frenzy. But once the commotion died down, I was able to browse their site and pick from the twenty gorgeous shades offered. Retailing for just $8, you can find these on colourpop.com in a variety of shades from bright red to light nude.
cheek colours in natural sunlight
cheek colours in indirect sunlight
cheek colours in indirect sunlight
Like ColourPop’s eyeshadows, these all have a very unique texture that’s squishy and soft. They don’t feel like a traditional powder, but they aren’t exactly a cream either. Because of this consistency, they are best applied with a synthetic stippling brush or by using your fingertips. ColourPop also suggests closing the pots really tight, and advises against leaving the lids off for long periods of time.
Since I’m pretty predictable with my cheek colors, it’s probably no surprise that I chose four easy to wear nudes in the shades Fox (warm coral), Trickery (pastel peach), Birthday Suit (neutral pink), and Between the Sheets (mid-tone pink beige).
Fox is a satin finish with tiny silver shimmers. It required a small amount of layering, but the pigmentation is easily buildable. The shimmers, while subtle, are noticeable on the face though so I would keep that in mind if you aren’t a fan of sparkle.
Fox
Fox
Trickery is also a satin, but the shimmers are far less noticeable. Sadly, this shade was pretty problematic for me. It required a lot of layering, and once I built up the color it looked cakey and settled into my pores. Applying it with my fingers helped to reduce cakiness, but overall this color was a disappointment. Boo!
Trickery
Trickery
Birthday Suit is another satin with hardly any shimmer. It also applied sheer and required some work to build up its intensity. The finished look is soft and airbrushed, not dry and cakey like Trickery.
Birthday Suit
Birthday Suit
Between the Sheets is a matte, and again it required a lot of layering in order to build up the color payoff. It blended really easily though, and like Birthday Suit the finished look is natural and effortless.
Between The Sheets
Between The Sheets
Another unique thing about these blushes, is they look better the longer you wear them. At first, they can look a little heavy (thanks to the layering), but after an hour they melt into the skin for a really natural “just left the gym” sort of flush. The finish reminds me a lot of a cream blush, without the tackiness.
OVERALL THOUGHTS
With a name like “Super Shock Cheek” I was surprised by how sheer these shades applied. In the pan they appear so vibrant, but on the skin they aren’t much of anything at all. If you’re a dark skinned beauty, definitely stay away from the nudes, but if you’re around my skin tone and you’re into a more natural look, then I say give these a try – just don’t expect amazing color payoff.
*I’ve seen some reviews of the brighter shades, and people have raved about their pigmentation. So it seems not all of them are like this!*
What do you think of these blushes? Did you cave and buy any? Let me know!
All items mentioned in this post were purchased by me.
I have been seeing so many Colour Pop products, I really want to try some!!! Birthday Suit would be my #1 pick 🙂
That’s my favorite! Let me know how you like these, the textures are so unique!
I agree, what an odd name for a sheer product lol. However, they do look very pretty on you. I think my favorites are Fox and Birthday Suit, but as you said they have many more shades to choose from and I think I’ll go take a look!
Fox is pretty! If I had the time I would have swatched that on my cheeks as well. There needs to be more time in the day lol. But yeah, I was expecting LORAC or Tarte type intensity with these and they are so sheer it’s odd!
“Between the Sheets” is such a lovely shade. Colourpop really makes some lovely products.
The textures are so unique as well!
Oh, wow!! These look so pretty!! The names are kind of comical though 🙂 But hey.. provocative names sell? So, I feel like I need to get some ColorPop. After seeing your last ColorPop post and this one!
Let me know what shades you choose! 🙂
These look so pretty! My favourite would be probably Birthday Suit 🙂 x
Mummy’s Beauty Corner
Thank you! That’s my favorite too!
‘Between the sheets’ is nice. You’ve inspired me to purchase it…Especially since it’s within my budget. 🙂
Hope you like it! 🙂
I like all of them, especially the first three peachy shades. I am dying to get something from ColourPop
Peachy blushes are my weakness too, and for less than $10 it’s definitely a steal!
Birthday suit is so pretty! 🙂 x
I’ve been *obsessing* over this brand lately. I NEED to make an order asap. Haha. Your swatches look so good!
Thank you!! I hope you like them, they take some getting used to but I’ve heard the brighter shades are really great!
Birthday Suit and Between the Sheets are such gorgeous colours! I recently heard about ColourPop and now I want everything 🙂
I know the feeling, I want everything too! lol
I’m a big blush fan too! Birthday Suit is really pretty!
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It’s one of those perfect cheek colors that goes with anything! 🙂
You are SO beautiful! And your makeup product pictures are SO stunning!
I’ll admit that I’m a bit hesitant to try out these shadows. I don’t know if I would like the consistency. I tend to stick to powder, and seeing that these colors aren’t so bright….yeah, I don’t think I’ll pick any up anytime soon. I do, though, want to buy some more lippies and shadows 😀 Thanks for your review!
Glad you liked the review! The texture definitely takes some getting used to, I don’t blame you for skipping these!
Wow, I’ve been eyeing these blushes and you have just sold this to me. You are beautiful as usual! <3
xo Brigette from http://www.brigetteramos.com
Aw, thanks Brigette! 🙂 I can’t wait to see which ones you choose!
Between the Sheets and Birthday Suit look absolutely gorgeous on you! I was waiting to read reviews before purchasing a few, definitely going to get a couple colors!
xo Priyanka
Thank you! I would stick with the darker shades to get the best amount of color payoff! 🙂
That stinks about how sheer they are. I kind of wish they were a little more pigmented and picked up more. I need more color on my skin since I a more of a medium shade. They do have some great names though 😉
I think some of the brighter shades would work on medium skin, but sadly I don’t think these would 🙁 The names are definitely risqué lol
Oooh, I want to get Between The Sheets! I ended up getting Birthday Suit (because like you, I’m totally predictable with my blush colors hahaha) and I love it. The texture totally weirds me out, haha. It’s almost like it’s wet and spongey, but not actually wet. So weird! And at first I was like what the heeeeck with the pigmentation when applying with my blush brush, but I found if I put a little more pressure into the pan with my brush when trying to pick up the color it worked better and I was able to build up the color on my cheeks decently that way. Now that I’ve figured out how best to apply them, I’ll definitely get a couple more on my next Colour Pop order 🙂
I definitely need to play around with application. I tried two different stippling brushes and the results were meh, and with my fingers it was kind of the same. The texture is definitely odd! lol
Absolutely beautiful blushes and your photography is stunning!
Thank you! 🙂
Thanks for the review.Birthday Suit has my attention, it’s a kind of shade I really like. I think I will try some of the brighter shades though.
I really want to try some brighter shades too. Soft blushes like this are nice, but with their name I was expecting LORAC or Tarte kind of pigmentation!
These look so pretty.
The shades offered are definitely stunning!
Oh wow these are soooo pretty. I think Fox has to be my fave! xxx
What great pigmentation! I want them all!!
I have between the sheets and Love it 1
definitely picking up more really soon