PB + Peach Blush = Love
Usually this equation holds true š
Iām not one for gimmicky products and to me, the Etude House Peach Cheek Blusher falls into the category of gimmicky. A blush with a stamp pad applicator ā definitely gimmicky makeup gadget!
However, I have the dubious honour of owning one such gimmicky product and rather liking it to boot! The Etude House Peach Cheek Blusher was purchased by me off Kahani of Soloverly who found it was not quite her. I was not taken in by the packaging but the colour in 05 ā Happy Peach called my name.
What the Etude House Peach Cheek Blusher is is a blush pan with a foam sponge stamp spring loaded applicator. The cover screws shut and when you open it, it pops up a little due to the spring in the cover. I believe the screwing and unscrewing motion causes the sponge to rub against the colour so it transfers onto the sponge.
If you use the stamp applicator provided, you get the sort of look on the left. The look on the right is after Iāve religiously blended the blush like crazy leaving a cute pink-peach blush on the cheeks.
If you stamp a few of them on your arm youād look like you just got attacked by a giant octopus! Perfect for halloween perhaps? You could go as a victim of a giant sea monster LOLā¦
Stamp them on your cheeks and you end up with a rag dolly look that is not becoming, so donāt try it. Instead you can lightly (and I mean LIGHTLY) stamp it on your cheek then quickly use a brush to diffuse the colour, blending away the edges. Done this way, it gives a cute pop of colour on the apples of your cheeks.
However, I do find that using the foam applicator stamp results in too much colour being deposited on your skin. So, what I do is use a brush to pick up colour from the applicator, tap off the excess and then apply it to my cheeks. Even then, its still rather strong so do dust off some colour first before applying.
The colour I have is 05 ā Happy Peach which is a lovely peachy pink shade that is mostly matte. It is rather powdery but the pigment and colour is lovely. And it lasts on me!
At RM39.90 a blush its not budget breaking and is definitely worthy of the āCheap and Goodā award. Pick one up if you like but do be sure to have a blush brush on hand so you donāt end up like a victim of a sea monster or a rag doll come to life! š Etude House is available at various shopping malls in Malaysia.
Pros: Cute colours, Portable, Affordable
Cons: Foam stamp applicator is not practical, Colour is quite bright
One (Wo)manās love is anotherās disappointment
If you have read my experience with the Etude House Peach Cheek Blusher to its happy conclusion, now go read Kahaniās less than stellar experience with it. You might be thinking āThere could not have been 2 more different experiences for this same item!ā
And this my dears is why you read product reviews yes? So you have a more informed choice because what one woman loves, another might hate with every fibre of their being and vice versa. So, the moral of the story is not to take just one personās word as gospel because we are all different. And this is also a reason not to have catfights or be nasty just because someone likes a product and another doesnāt. š
So if you have wondered why I donāt have star ratings anymore, this is my reason for doing away with my product ratings for future product reviews. I will still include pros and cons of the product but the star ratings will go because I donāt want to put your expectations up too high if I like a product nor do I want to look like Iām trashing when I give a low star rating ā Iām fair, I am š
So tell me, are you taken in by gimmicky products like the Etude House stamp blush? Do you own makeup āgadgetsā?
Stay beautiful,
Paris B
i have to admit that i really like the packaging of this, but i will not be tempted to buy this, with the price + i top up a little, i can get a pretty decent blusher right? :p glad that it works for u tho
Hi prettybeautiful
Psstā¦ wait for sale or offer š I liked the colour which was the reason why I bought this to be honest. The packaging is mostly mehā¦
I have the same gadget from The Face Shop. The colour is apricot. Not as cute as the Etude House one. Its a fun makeup item but I donāt use it already. I prefer my Benefit/NARS blush. heheā¦
Hi Shay
Oh the Face Shop has one too? I wasnāt aware because I donāt really go there. When I get gadgety stuff like this, I try to get a colour I donāt already own ā that way Iād use it for color if not for texture hehā¦
Yes. It has 2 colours. 1 apricot and 1 pink. I bought 2 apricot ones in korea. But sadly, I only use 1 for a couple of times.
The colours are not as dolly as the Etude House range. Perhaps it is less pigmented, thats why I can do without a brush to apply. I just āchopā several times on the apple of my cheeks and pat in the colour with the sponge a bit.
Ahaā¦ less pigmented colours makes sense because these sort of gadgets need light colours. Still, I really liked this color and maybe girls in Korea do too? heheā¦;)
Yay Iām so glad it worked out for you! I think the peach shade really suits your fairer skin (btw itās the darkest shade of the lot!). You look fresh without being too candy-dolly.
I may add that all the hoo hah youāre going through to get the product to work is another reason why I was disappointed. It was supposed to be easier not more complicated! LOL!
Hiya Kahani
Yay and thank you! I love the colour ā Bob thought it was lovely too that day hahaā¦ Maybe theyāll come out with a similar color š I do agree with you about the hassle ā its the reason why I cannot carry this one around which as you say defeats the purpose!
PB! Iād love to own makeup gadget š But this is..well..I would say Iād rather use a brush with it too! I donāt want to have clown cheeks š But yours came out super nice š thanks for the 2 sides, you are right, different products really work differently, thatās why thereās a whole lot of beauty bloggers out there š
Hiya Nikki
The clown cheek look would be perfect come Halloween Iām very sure of it! I can see myself patting it on my cheeks and going as Raggedy Ann LOLā¦
I first saw this on So Loverly š good that it stays prettyy on your cheeks š youāre right about the rating, iāve experienced the disappointment before. Kudos! š
Hi Natalie
Iām glad you are supportive of me removing the ratings š I figured it was a personal rating anyway so better to let everyone else decide for themselves if they like it.
Hey that looks great! That foam stamp looks fun to use–haha, maybe Iām just a sucker for gimmicks!
And I actually like those bright blush colours š
Hey Monstro
Its fun but you can easily over stamp hahaā¦ I like bright blushes too yay!
I think the temptation to overstamp comes from the satisfying ka-chok! sound it makes. =D
Love the description āattacked by an octopusā btw. Didnāt mention it earlier.
Hahaā¦ but the resulting red ring does not become anyone š Doesnāt it look like some giant sea monster got their suckers onto your arm? heheā¦ I should stamp a few and scare people.
Maybe Iām not those pursuing cute and gimmick gadgets personā¦ I wonāt buy something that is cute or gimmick but I would rather to choose nice shade or something good to my skinā¦ If I like the color like ParisB you like Happy Peach, definitely Iāll take it homeā¦
Hey Synaesthesia
You are a very rational consumer! š But like you Iād probably do the same ā choose based on color and if its a gadget all the better!
After trying the YSL and Elianto version of stamp blush, I have concluded that I hate these types of blushes and I will stick to old-fashion next time. I love Etude House and I read quite a lot of rave about this plus peachy blushes are my weakness as well, but I donāt think I will pick this up. If its a normal blusher than maybe I would. š
Hiya Xisa
Oho! I know the ones you mean. I tried the one by Kanebo Coffret Dāor. I must say that those are a little different. The colour comes from the sponge bit and the sponge does not rub directly against the color so those are less intense. This one is Whoa! Bright! š
Thatās a whole lot of blush on your arm!! enough for 3 pairs of cheeks!
hmmā¦ beauty gadgetsā¦ does a heated lash curler count? I donāt use it though. But I do want those straight type heated lash curler. AND those electronic face cleanser brush. Watsons selling the latter at 30 bucks. Iām waiting for it to go on sale :p
Hey Connie
Yep! It is certainly thick! Iāve always been intrigued by the heated lash curlers but never bought to try. That gadget escapes me a little because Iām afraid my lashes will get caught and pulled out! :O
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It looks pretty safe since thereās no actual crimping of the lashes.
wow! the colour compliments your skin tone ^^
thx for the review, thought of buying the stamp blushā¦.but looks like its much more of a hassle to me @@
Hey Eliza
Thank you! š It is a hassle unfortunately. Not one for the faint hearted
girl, i have this and reviewed it too. seriously, the spong stamp can work but it requires practice. (I wouldnāt call it skils. :P)
I can do it and it is very lovely. I love the shades. But you are right. itās easier to just use a separate brush. But that stamp is by no means useless. I do use it to pick up the colours then spread the powder out with my fingers or another brush. Not sure why I donāt just use a brush straight. hmmm I think i am nuts.
but I tell you this is one great colour and good lasting blush. I donāt think itās gimmicky. I love mine!
Hey Jojoba
Yeah I remember the round stamps on your arm LOLā¦ Its a nice blush and nice color but I guess Iād have to work on learning to apply it with the stamp itself rather than using a brush heheā¦ I use a brush to pick color right off the stamp not on the pan inside.
Does anyone know where can i buy Etude House Cosmetics in the US ???? Thanks =)
Hi Dilba
Iām afraid I canāt help you. You might have to look at some online Asian stores. Hope you find one soon.
i actually have 3 of these, and i find them really easy to use. just stamp on my face, blend and im ready to go š
Hey Joyce
Maybe Iām stamping them too hard. Iāll try to use a lighter hand and see how it goes.
parisb: i think i gotta to just use a brush like you do. not sure why i always have to touch that sponge! hahahaha
so stupid eh?
Jojoba
Not stupid, just practical š
Hahaha, this would be useful in a costume party, if one were to go for the whole doll look (no blending of the blush, of course; just stamp stamp stamp! :P).
Hmm I donāt think I own any makeup gadgets. I thought the clicky-pen lipgloss was a gadget *click click click goop comes out* š
Know what Tine? I should go for a Halloween party this year just so I can be a dolly! š
actually, i donāt like use the stamp. itās ok with brush.. sheer and not shimmery