I was spring cleaning last weekend and came across this beauty. It is a limited edition blush / highlighter from Lancôme's Fall 2012 Collection Midnight Roses. Eek, I know! I'm so late with this, but stay tuned until the end of this post to win one.
Not only is the packaging gorgeous -- the embossed rose in itself is a winner -- but the colour is also stunning. It's not your typical champagne highlighter because it leans more on the rosy side. It's that hint of rose gold that sets it apart.
This will last so long because you don't need to use a lot of product. Application is seamless. It has a silky feel to it and it's quite easy to blend. Plus, despite it being a powder, it doesn't leave your face looking cakey. The texture is quite nice, remniscent of Estée Lauder's Gelée blushes.
It catches the light beautifully so it's perfect for highlighting (or illuminating) the typical places, like the top of the cheeks, down the bridge of the nose, and the inner corners of your eyes, but it's also great for the unexpected places, like your décoletté.
The negative? There aren't any that I can think of. The pigmentation is great, the lasting power is good (around 6+ hours on me), and the glow from within look is beautiful.
I guess the only downside is that it's limited edition, and no longer available. Oh, and the dinky brush that comes with it. It's tiny and scratchy. I don't even know where mine is. It would have been better if Lancôme filled the pan with product instead of wasting the space with this brush.
Were you able to grab this blush before it sold out? x
So, I own two of these blushes. Full disclosure: One (the one I've been using) was given to me by Lancôme and the other one (the one I'm giving away) I purchased with my own money. I was planning on giving it away as part of my 12 days of giveaways, but I ended giving away the Dior Amber Diamond instead.
Rather than selfishly hanging on to the second one as a back up, I wanted to give it to one of you! I thought it was only fair, since I dedicated an entire post to a product that's no longer available for purchase.
So, like all my giveaways, please use the Rafflecopter below to enter. Be sure to use an email address you check because that's how I will be contacting the winner.
Other things to note:
1/ This giveaway is open worldwide.
2/ This giveaway ends in one week, on Friday, March 22, 2013.
Good luck if you're entering & have a wonderful weekend! x
Such a pretty highlighter!! I love your posts, there is always something new and interesting to learn :)
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Thank-you so much for the giveaway :) My current favourite blush is Dainty from MAC.
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ReplyDeleteLove this! it doesnt look too much either, i hate looking too shiny
ReplyDeletefirst of all thank you for this giveaway, it's such a beautiful product. My favourite blush now that we're entering the warmer season is Well Dressed by MAC but all of this winter I used Flirt and Tease by MAC. Both are gorgeous :)
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Current favorite blush is NARS Gaiety! Lovely giveaway!
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I don't own any Lancome, would love to try this one. Is the effect the same as the uplighting liquid from clinique?
ReplyDeleteThey have a very similar effect, but I always find that liquids offer more of a dewy highlight x
DeleteI've been rocking posie tint by benefit. It wont budge and it gives me nice cute pink cheek :)
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ReplyDeleteMy favourite blush combo at the moment is MAC's Well dressed Blush all over the cheek and then a tiny bit of NARS Desire blush right on the apple to make it pop. & I would love to add this product to my face routine as the highlighter!
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Love the blush. I use Nars in Sin--it's a pretty neutral mauve color!
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I'm loving my Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso!
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i'm loving the burberry blush in tangerine. it's my first high end blush and worth every penny! thankyou for the giveaway (:
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I love NYX stick blush in hibiscous!! So beautiful :)
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I love Korres #15 Natural...SO amazing!
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ReplyDeleteHow does it compare to the Dior Amber Diamond? =]
ReplyDeleteSimilar texture (smooth, easy to blend) but colours are completely different. Amber Diamond is more golden whereas Moonlight Rose is more pink x
DeleteThis is so lovely! My go-to blush right now is Benefit Coralista.
ReplyDeletei've never owned a lancome blush, this looks amazing!
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ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful packaging and the way that it applies gives such a gorgeous, illuminating glow! My favourite blush at the moment is probably Benefit Cha Cha Tint, though it's technically a lip and cheek stain :p
ReplyDeleteThis is such a gorgeous highlighter, I love the slight rose shade and the beautifully embossed pattern :) I haven't got a favourite blush as of yet (I know, how saddening!) but I am still on the lookout!
ReplyDeleteGreat Colour! Right now its a blush by Revlon Street wear, orange with a little shimmer :)
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Love it! Looks gorg on you :)
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I love Clarins liquid blush right now. Thanks so much for this international giveaway :-)... this looks gorgeous on you!
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right now, i use a blush from a store brannd called Personnelle because the pigmentation fits me very well. thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI currently am loving the Nars blush in Orgasm.
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ReplyDeleteLooks gorgeous! My favourite blush at the moment is Gentle by MAC!
ReplyDeleteMy favourite blush has to be MAC's powder blush in Buff. Such a beautiful natural colour; you should check it out!
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I love this product, it's such a gorgeous highlighter. My favourite blush right now is NARS orgasm.
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I tried to buy this when it was available, but the only place I could find it was The Bay, and they were sold out! :0( It looks sooooooooooo gorgeous though!! My favourite blush of the moment... That's hard, because I am totally blush-obsessed! I'd have to say my go-to right now is Hot Mama by theBalm. Super pretty!! ♥
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ReplyDeleteI dont have any blushes except samples from ferro cosmetics, bashful and desert rose and I am surprised as to how much I like them as I never wore blush before.
ReplyDeleteCurrently loving Tarte's blissful :)
ReplyDeleteMy favourite blush at the moment is the Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Dollface.
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My favorite is Joe Fresh Apricot cream blush - saw it in Elle Canada, picked it up, and I've been loving it ever since! :)
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DeleteMy favourite blush ATM is a Joe Fresh cream blush in "Apricot." It's completely idiot-proof and gives a nice natural flush.
ReplyDeleteI've been switching between MAC Miss Behave and Essence Asian Sensation for the last few weeks.
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ReplyDeleteMy favourite blush at the moment is nars luster:)
ReplyDeleteFavourite blush of the moment (but more likely of all time) is Stila's Convertible Colour in Lillium.
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I'm liking Dandelion by Benefit lately!
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