This shade is what I'd go to in the event of a rush. Application is a breeze and the colour is so beautiful on my NC20 skin. It is matte (like MAC matte lipsticks) and is pretty resistant to food, water and sebum. Comfortable and non drying on the lips. Smells like cupcakes too. However, this does drag a little on the lips unlike some of the MAC lipsticks, but I don't mind. It gives me more control on applying this lippie on my really small lips. Love!
I think we can all understand that the hype is REAL with this beauty. GILDED CHEEKS ANYONE? Me please! I love the whole wet, metallic, REFLECTIVE sort of highlighters to adorn my cheeks, tearducts, nose bridge and cupid's bow for that ultimate glow that stops traffic and gets me noticed from a mile away (dramatic). This product does just that! It imparts a sheen so metallic, it's no wonder Jaclyn Hill approves! Lasts all day till night (easily >8 hours) on my oily/combination skin. This peach glow is beyond amazing for warm skintones like mine. Glow up #alldayeveryday
I think the marketing claim for this product is really apt - "A outdoor glow for an indoor gal". IT IS THAT AWESOME! I love this on days where I can't decide what blush to wear (I have many. Cheek fiend here) and want something that just goes with everything. It's a 'my cheeks but better' kinda shade. Helps with the chiselling of my cheekbones too, so contouring becomes optional (But i do it anyway xD). Stays all day, doesn't emphasize pores, and stays on for at least 8 hours on my oily/combo skin. It isn't fully matte, has a satin finish when dusted across the cheeks. Last but not least, THE FRAGRANCE. Absolutely in love. Wish they could bottle it. Ugh. Perfection.
I'm not one for pink blushes - I rarely use them! I'd make an exception for this one though, it comes off really natural on my face. The shimmer on this is just right - not too metallic, not too matte. This is the usual finish I look for when it comes to blushes. Cindy Lou acts for me as a "just ran a 100 meter dash and back" kinda flush. Which is totally flattering for my skintone. Thankfully, it's not one of the shades of pink that makes me look like a total clown (I'm more for peaches, oranges and brown tones). Love this!
I LOVE THIS STUFF. Granted, it's not for everyone. In general, bronzers are supposed to give you that summer glow, and most of the time, they aren't as shimmery as this. BUT! If you're planning to go for that combination of Chiseled+Sunkissed+Highlighted for the gods, this is your baby! Absolutely love this, as it gets me from 2 dimensional flat face to sculpted sun goddess (lol). It doesn't emphasize pores (on me) and lasts pretty much all day. The shimmer on this is finely milled, so it is more of a sheen. No obvious sparkles on this one.
It's really convenient that I don't have to sharpen this before lining my lips. Texture is not crumbly, and it glides on smoothly. Pigmented, but non-drying. Pretty cheap too!
I have one in the colour "rock n rose" for that nude rose-brown lip color!