There has been a lot of talk surrounding Sunday Riley blushes, a brand very new to me. I cannot be certain where I first caught wind of its mention, although I could have sworn it was in an Allure Best of Beauty issue. I continued to hear rave reviews on blogs like thebeautylookbook.com and beautyprofessor.net. Of course I had to see for myself exactly how gorgeous these blushes actually are.
Sunday Riley’s “series of six blushes leaves your cheeks with universally flattering, sun-kissed radiance. Round-shaped pigments impart a silky texture and diffuse light for natural, luminous cheek color.”
I found it difficult choosing between the two shades, Honest and Blushing. I ultimately chose Blushing due to the fact that my personal collection was devoid of a neutral pink shade. The Sunday Riley Blushes have impressed me considerably and I will most likely be adding Honest to my collection as well.
Blushing is a neutral-toned shimmering pink. When viewed in the pan, Blushing lets on the idea of a more natural, warm based pink. To my surprise, once swatched the shade pops, bringing on cooler tones and ample pigment. The shimmer is subtle and perfectly tasteful, providing a certain amount of radiance. You can wear this during the day without fear.
One swipe of the blush delivers sheer radiant color. The silky formula easily builds to provide more depth. When just swatching this product on my arm, it transformed from a powder product to something more in sync with the natural texture of my skin. It blends beautifully providing a truly radiant finish. It contains all attributes determinate of that which defines a great blush. In other words, this blush is brilliant.
The above swatch is heavily applied to help show the color and finish. I also applied it quite heavy in the photo below to help it show better on camera, something I always do. The formula is a great leap above Nars and with a $5 price difference I would choose this formula every time. The best-selling Nars Orgasm is similar to Sunday Riley 105 Intimate minus the glitter, just something to consider.
wearing Sunday Riley Blush in 101 Blushing
$30 now available at sephora.com
Have you tried Sunday Riley blushes? Is it a product you would like to try?
Nara products make me break out so ill definitely give this a go! Thanks for sharing
Wonderful, I’m glad I could assist! They are Paraben free as well
What a gorgeous blush, I love the color! I’ll have to check out Sunday Riley more often!
Thank you
I do recommend it!
That is a gorgeous, interesting plum shade! A little different from the usual pinks! I really like it. And, of course, you looking stunning, Taylor!
Thank you Laurie!!! It definitely pulled a bit plum bc it’s so layered, otherwise it’s more pink. You are too sweet!
The packaging reminds me a bit of Dior! Your cheekbones are gorgeous Taylor!:)
Thank you so much Whitney. I totally agree with you on the packaging
I need to lay my hands on some Sunday Riley soon! I’ve heard many good things about the brand. Blushing looks a bit plummy on you, which makes it interesting!
I definitely want to explore the brand more! The shadows are well. I also heard great things about the skincare line. The blushes are just amazing though
Ah, so beautiful! <3 I love your blush placement.
Thank you for noticing
I was interested in this shade actually but was unsure. do I need it? will I have a dupe? your description of the texture sounds interesting and it seems very pigmented as well.
The formula is just so lovely! So silky and the finish is radiant! I’m on a little blush roll recently
I wear blush rarely, because I’m always trying to get rid of the redness in my cheeks rather than add to it – but I must say, this is a beautiful shade! x
Wow, gorgeous blush. And that color! Yes, I need to try these! I recently picked up Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Dollface and I love it. I then the Flush shade in my New Beauty Test Tube. They are amazing blushes as well.
Thank you Arantha! I used to love the Amazonian blushes as well. I have Tipsy, which is gorgeous for summers, Dollface is very pretty
Oooh you got it!!!
I have been wanting Honest and Blushing since seeing Sabrina’s post, as well. Keep forgetting to go check these out though–I’m super curious about SR shadows, too! Anyway, this shade is stunning on you, Taylor!
Thank you so much! Yes I want Honest as well, and I am very curious about the eyeshadows, they have some stunning shades.
That Gryson bag is gorgeous! Is it the Ellie or the Ruby?! Let a girl know!
Thank you so much Angela! It’s the Ellie
Taylor this blush is beautiful on you. You have just enabled me to buy it
may I ask what you are wearing on the rest of your face? Thanks beautiful.
Hi Gina! You will love it! It gets my greatest raves! And of course
Foundation- YSL Teint Radiance in 07 mixed with Becca Shimmering Perfector in Opal
Powder – Laura Mercier loose setting powder – translucent
Thank you so much Gina
What a gorgeous look!! What lip color are you wearing?
Thank you Dana. It’s just a very clear gloss from ModelCo
Oooh Taylor, this is beautiful!! I have heard about Sunday Riley mostly from Sabrina’s blog, but haven’t put much thought into trying out the brand. But you know me and blush – it just might have to happen now!
I think the formula will wow you! sephora currently carries it,
for some reason I thought these would be more expensive! I don’t know why! I just ordered the creme breathable radiance foundation, so i can’t wait to try it. i also have a mascara sample from the brand. I wish there were more counters so i could play!
The skin care is a bit expensive, maybe that’s why!? Sephora now carries the brand. I can’t wait to hear about the foundation
The foundation has shimmer in it! Lame
I returned it today