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Home » Face » Blush » Lancome Blush Subtil Rose in 20 Rose Corail : A Rose (Blush) By Any Other Name Would Smell As Sweet

Lancome Blush Subtil Rose in 20 Rose Corail : A Rose (Blush) By Any Other Name Would Smell As Sweet

October 10, 2011 Paris B 31 Comments

Roses brings out the Shakespeare in me, and quite aptly too because a blush by any other name would be as sweet to me 😀

Ever since I saw the images for the new Lancome Blush Subtil Rose blushes, I’d been checking around online, trying to get more information on them. Strangely though, I can’t find any. The only place I can find this is on the Lancome Japan website. I wonder if this means that it is made for the Asian market?

Anyway, here we are then. The new Blush Subtil Rose blushes from Lancome.

lancome blush subtil rose rose corail review

Actually, the new one is the blush you see right in the front. The 2 at the back are the old version of the Blush Subtil blushes, which I am told are being discontinued and replaced with the Blush Subtil Rose. I never got round to even telling you about the Blush Subtil blushes! 😛

The new Blush Subtil Rose is a pretty multi-coloured powder blush. Each palette comes with 3 shades – a highlighter, a lighter shade and a deeper shade. The shape isn’t random if you can imagine. It forms the Lancome Rose if you look at it carefully. Might have to squint a little 😉

The shades I have for you is 20 Rose Corail a pink-peach blush that is as pretty to look at as it is to wear, I must say 🙂

Here is a close up of Rose Corail. Depending on your computer monitor, you might see this lighter than it really is. It doesn’t look as washed out in real life.

lancome blush subtil rose rose corail review

You can see that the blush is predominantly pink. Any peach is really very subtle. I found the texture a little different from the regular Blush Subtil blushes. These new ones are more shimmery and sheerer in texture and colour. The previous versions are more pigmented and impart more colour.

lancome blush subtil rose rose corail swatches

Lancome Blush Subtil Rose 20 Rose Corail swatches L-R: Highlighter (top left corner), Pink (middle colour), Peach (right colour), Blended

I swatched each shade twice to get it to show up for the camera. Swatched once, it actually shows up already albeit sheerer. You can also see the shimmer in this which is present in all 3 colours. It isn’t chunky or overly shiny but it is there. The previous version, although I have one that is shimmery, isn’t as shiny, in my view. This one actually reminds me  a lot of Asian style blushes and when I saw that it is Made in Korea, and available on the Lancome Japan website, it sort of made sense. I wonder if this means its only sold in Asia?

You can pick up more pink or more peach as you desire as both these colours are large enough for a brush to get to them. If you mix in more peach, its warmer. If you go with more pink, its a little cooler. However, I do think that 20 Rose Corail is a warm toned blush but one that will suit most.

In fact, despite my earlier concerns about pigment, it does apply quite well on the skin.

lancome blush subtil rose

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I usually only need about 2 layers to get the colour to show up nicely for everyday. However, it is a very light there-but-not sort of colour. So if you prefer something less subtle, I don’t think you’d like this one. I am used to how Japanese makeup applies – sheer, shimmery – so I was comfortable working with this one. But if you prefer something less shimmery, and more pigmented I’m going to tell you to pick up the old Blush Subtil blushes (with just the embossed rose) before they take them off the shelves. Those were definitely more pigmented and less shimmery and come in a matte version too. The quality is awesome.

I think this new Blush Subtil Rose blush is going to take some getting used to for some. As I’ve said, if you are familiar with Asian (read Japanese or Korean) style of makeup you’d probably find this one familiar. If you prefer something like what MAC or NARS offers, I don’t think you’d like this much.

In a nutshell

A very pretty powder blush that has multi-colour powder – highlight, colour and contour. The easiest way to use is to just swirl your brush over the colour and apply. The colours can be made warmer or cooler, lighter or darker depending on the parts of the blush you touch your brush to. The colours are pigmented, but sheer and shimmery but not shiny. These are permanent and will replace the Blush Subtil blushes at counters. I like these, but I also like the previous version, as that is less shimmery and has a nicer texture.

Pros: Pretty powder blush, Gives a pretty glow to the skin if not over done, Fine milled powder, Easy to use, Sheer colour is less prone to mistakes, Buildable colour but careful with the shimmer

Cons: Some may find it too shimmery, Comes in 4 shades but only one may be suitable for darker skins

The case too has evolved with the times, boasting a single Lancome rose in a corner instead of the gold square before.

lancome blush subtil rose

And here is a collage of the 4 shades available in the Blush Subtil Rose collection

lancome blush subtil rose colours

10 Rose Rose – Cool pink

20 Rose Corail – Warm Pink Peach

30 Rose Melba – Coral Orange

40 Rose Rouge – Bronzed Pink Red

I played around with these in store a few weeks ago. Just based on memory, Rose Rose is a very light cool pink and Rose Melba was quite orange on my skin. Its quite a nice colour, if you use a light hand, and because it is sheer I think it can give a very healthy sort of glow to the skin. Rose Rouge is the darkest and most pigmented of all, and is a bronzer and blush in one. It applies a bit like a sunburn on me 😛

Oh and did I mention they are permanent? So you can take your time and play around with them before you decide if you should pick one up 🙂

Have you perhaps tried any one of the new Lancome Blush Subtil Rose blushes? Has anyone outside of Asia spotted these at their counters? I’m curious to know if the replacement of Blush Subtil will be a worldwide thing or just Asia 🙂

Paris B

Lancome Blush Subtil Rose comes in 4 shades and retails at RM120. It is permanent and will replace the present Blush Subtil blushes at counters.

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  1. Hanny says

    October 10, 2011 at 4:42 pm

    O these look very, very pretty indeed! Paris, you tempt me…

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      October 11, 2011 at 12:52 pm

      They are quite pretty! I think Rose Melba would look quite pretty on you 🙂

      Reply
  2. beetrice says

    October 10, 2011 at 5:13 pm

    I’m liking the look of the Rose Corail and Rose Melba – at RM120 the price point doesn’t seem too bad! 🙂 will have to check these babies out.

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    • ParisB says

      October 11, 2011 at 12:53 pm

      I think its a fair enough price. At least they haven’t raised it with the new look! 😛 I’m thinking of taking a look at Rose Melba too. Again 😛

      Reply
  3. Jamilla says

    October 10, 2011 at 7:14 pm

    The blush looks really lovely against your pale complexion! I like the fact that there are multiple shades, which give it depth.

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    • ParisB says

      October 11, 2011 at 12:55 pm

      Than you Jamilla and yes the different shades do mix into a new and nice colour 🙂 Can you get it in Oman or the UK?

      Reply
      • Jamilla says

        October 11, 2011 at 2:11 pm

        Lancome is readily available all over the UK and Middle East! That includes Duty Free too!

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        • ParisB says

          October 11, 2011 at 5:04 pm

          But is this particular blush available there too? I was told it was going to replace Blush Subtil but I haven’t seen any news coming out of the UK

          Reply
  4. Jess says

    October 10, 2011 at 8:59 pm

    I like the design of this blush! Will need to check them out next time at the counter! 😉

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      October 11, 2011 at 12:57 pm

      I hope you have it in Austria Jess! Its very pretty and I think Rose Corail would be gorgeous on you!

      Reply
  5. peach_ says

    October 10, 2011 at 9:00 pm

    It’s so pretty on you! I know it’s overall warm-toned, but I think it’s still too cool for my very warm skin. Wish I had your complexion.

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    • ParisB says

      October 11, 2011 at 12:57 pm

      Thank you Peach 😀 For a warmer skintone, try Rose Melba. I guess I’m lucky to be quite neutral in skintone (sure took me a while to figure out though 😛 )

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      • peach_ says

        October 11, 2011 at 8:14 pm

        Neutral? You ARE lucky! Must be nice being able to pull of a wide range of shades :).

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        • ParisB says

          October 12, 2011 at 2:10 pm

          Yes I guess I’m lucky 🙂 But I have learnt that I tend to look better in cooler tones so I skew towards that – between you and me, have the the skintone spectrum covered LOL!

          Reply
  6. ponikuta says

    October 11, 2011 at 8:57 am

    Surprise, surprise. This blush is actually available in Australia. 🙂

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    • ParisB says

      October 11, 2011 at 12:59 pm

      Thanks for letting us know Ponikuta! 😀 Have you tried it? Its really pretty 🙂

      Reply
      • ponikuta says

        October 12, 2011 at 5:21 pm

        I do have all 4 of them but yet to trial them. Can’t wait to dig into them soon.

        🙂

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        • ParisB says

          October 12, 2011 at 5:26 pm

          Awesome! I haven’t really checked out the rest, but I do know which are the ones that are definitely too dark for me 🙂 Will await your review in time!

          Reply
  7. lyn says

    October 11, 2011 at 11:21 am

    The blush looks absolutely lovely on you! I don’t mind a bit of shimmer as long as it doesn’t make me look like a disco ball. My face is already round and shiny enough 🙂

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    • ParisB says

      October 11, 2011 at 1:37 pm

      Haha you’re safe then. This one has no discoball effect. The shimmer is quite subtle but its most certainly there – had to mention it because some people don’t like shimmer in blushes. I love them 😛

      Reply
  8. rinnah says

    October 11, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    Darn, you’ve just created yet another lemming in me, PB! 😛

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    • ParisB says

      October 11, 2011 at 5:05 pm

      These are really pretty both to look at and to wear – not that I’m feeding your lemming or anything y’know 😉

      Reply
  9. Rae // theNotice says

    October 12, 2011 at 2:33 am

    Oh no!! But I’m a matte girl; what am I supposed to do without my Blush Subtils? 🙁

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    • ParisB says

      October 12, 2011 at 2:17 pm

      Have you seen these on your Lancome counters Rae? I know they are here in Asia and in Australia but no news yet on the USA or Europe. I have one matte Blush Subtil – the pink one in the photo – and the quality is amazing!

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      • Rae // theNotice says

        October 13, 2011 at 2:36 pm

        I haven’t, but I also haven’t been to the Lancome counter in quite a while 😛 I just don’t see why they would do away with such a gorgeous product!

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        • ParisB says

          October 13, 2011 at 5:07 pm

          If you do hear of anything at your end Rae, I’d love to know what the worldwide stance of this blush is or if its just Asia because y’know here in Asia we like sheer sparkly things 😛

          Reply
  10. Petrina says

    October 16, 2011 at 9:33 pm

    This looks gorgeous on you! I’m going to ask my mum to pick one up for me when she visits next month 🙂

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    • ParisB says

      October 17, 2011 at 3:13 pm

      Thank you Petrina and I hope you like it too when you get it! 😀

      Reply
  11. Nadia says

    October 22, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    Saw this on counter the other day and gorgeous! Absolutely gorgeous! You’ve now tempted me even more….ahhhhh…..

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    • ParisB says

      October 23, 2011 at 4:39 pm

      They are beautiful to look at aren’t they? They are quite sheer though so I’m not sure how you’d like that but its very nice otherwise 🙂

      Reply
  12. Aisa de la Cruz says

    July 31, 2013 at 1:05 am

    Hi! I just got this last weekend (won it as part of a prize), and I’m excited to try it out, especially since I follow Asian makeup styles more (as I am also Asian). Thanks for the review!

    Reply

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