Name: Flawless Perfection Blush
Brand: Max Factor
Size: 5.5g
Price: €9,89
From Max Factor’s website:
A healthy looking flush doesn’t have to be out of embarrassment anymore – this sheer, soft blusher blends easily into your skin leaving a hint of colour that completes any make-up look. Use it to define your cheekbones or simply let the luxurious and soft texture freshen your complexion.
What I liked:
– sheer color payoff
– beautiful, shimmering shade
– gives cheeks a healthy look with the tiniest hint of shimmer
– lasts most of the day
– the price
What I didn’t like:
– not many shades available
– if you like pigmented blushes, this is not for you
– nasty preservative
– the packaging
Have you ever bought a product because you liked the shade and it was cheap anyway, got home, played with it and were disappointed cos it’s just average? That’s what happened to me with this blush. It’s not a bad product, but it didn’t wow me either and I find I rarely reach for it cos I have lots of other blushes that I like more.
Max Factor Flawless Perfection blush is available in only six shade. Being a pink lover, I purchased n°223 Natural Glow, a shimmering pink shade that looks a bit dark in the pan, but when swatched, it’s a soft baby pink. For a drugstore product, I’d say the powder is quite finely milled and soft to the touch, but the texture is not really as silky or finely milled as that of high-end blushes.
The blush is very sheer but buildable. I had to apply numerous layers in the swatch to make the color show up in the pix as on my pale skin blushes always look washed out and don’t photograph well, but in real life I only need a couple of swipes to achieve a flattering and healthy look, just like I’m naturally blushing. And it has just a hint of shimmer to give cheeks a natural glow.
Because I’m pale the fact the powder is so sheer is a plus for me, but if you prefer your blushes to be pigmented, this will just disappoint you. And while I like the shade, I think there are other blushes out there that do the same thing just as well or even better. It’s nothing special but I think it’s worth considering if you’re on a budget.
The staying power is ok and it lasts about 8 or 9 hours on my non-oily cheeks before it starts to fade. As for the packaging, that’s just very ugly and cheap-looking. And, as always, the brush that comes with it is too small, scratchy and completely useless.
I was also disappointed to see that this blush uses Imidazolidinyl Urea as a preservative. This ingredient works by releasing formaldehyde which is a toxic and carcinogenic substance. Of course the quantity in this is so small to be safe (you won’t die if use it), but personally I just prefer to avoid products with this ingredient as I feel that are much safer preservative out there.
Summary
Overall, Max Factor Flawless Perfection blush is just average. The powder is sheer, easy to blend and gives a natural and glowy look that lasts for hours. However, those that like pigmented blushes will be disappointed with the sheer color payoff. In addition, the packaging is cheap and the product contains a formaldehyde-releasing preservative.
Rating: 3/5
Disclaimer: the item was purchased by me for both personal and review purposes. The review is based on my own personal and honest experience with the product. For more information, please see my disclaimer.
