Benefit's latest release comes in the form of 'Majorette', a cream to powder 'booster' blush. Now I have to be honest, when I received this in the post, I was a little confused. I mean I'm not a huge blush wearer at the best of times so the idea that this product is used to boost blush wasn't particuarly appealing to me. I also wasn't sure why you'd want to boost your blusher - wouldn't it make me look like a clown wearing this and another blusher on top?
Anyway, hesitations aside, I gave this product a go and was impressed with the results. A gorgeous peachy pink shade that would suit any skin tone, an easy to blend creamy formula and decent staying power - it ticks all my boxes. However, I still can't get passed the marketing of this product. In my opinion, its a cream blush, nothing more and nothing less. The whole blush booster concept is still a bit baffling to me and although I did try to pair this with one of the Benefit box blushers, I still didn't get it. As this product is fairly pigmented, it works perfectly well on its own and I think pairing it with something else, other than a nice highlight, make it a bit pointless. There's certainly no denying that wearing powder over cream will make blush last longer but unless I had a powder blush in the exact same shade, I wouldn't want to mix colours and go overboard. That's just my opinion though - maybe you get it better than I do?
One thing I will say is that in terms of cream blushes I've tried, this is one of the best. As I mentioned, its pigmented, creamy and lasts well on my skin. I find the colour very flattering too although I am confused as to why Benefit would release a S/S shade just in time for A/W? Again, maybe I'm being fussy but I feel this product would have been better placed in the Summer months when cream blushes are a more popular choice and peach shades are the go-to.
Overall, I'd say I'm a fan of this product. I'm not a fan of the way its been marketed as I wouldn't use it in the way its intended but as a cream blush, its lovely. I hope Benefit release more blushes with this formula! You can buy Majorette from Feel Unique, John Lewis, Look Fantastic, ASOS and House of Frazer for £23.50.
Will you be giving Majorette a try?
Lots of love,
It does look good but I think I'll give it a miss. It's a nice shade but I do love Bourjois cream blushes the best!
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I have this blush I don't love it alone I usually for me mix with with another blush :)
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I totally get you. When benefit released this I thought it looked like a spring/summer blush not a winter one. But anyway I'm sure they are better at marketing than I am.
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I do really like this - but I have to agree with you about the booster blush thing! Benefit do like to over-market things sometimes... However it's a gorgeous blush x
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The shade of this blush is so nice, but I do have to agree with you! They've released it at the wrong time of the year, and I don't get the booster blush concept at all!
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How adorable, great colour and I adore the packaging! ;)
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I really want to try this it sounds so nice! x
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Cannot wait to give this is a go, absolutely beautiful. Completely agree with your review, especially the whole marketing thing! Loved your post <3
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I got given this for my birthday last month and I have yet to use it.
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I just love the look of this but I have to agree with you, I do think its more of spring summer shade rather then an autumn winter shade :)
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I don't understand the point of a booster blush either, especially since the pigment is strong enough to wear on it's own. Nonetheless it is a beautiful shade.
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I’m still not sold on the product! But we can’t all love everything! Maybe it’s one to try before you buy.
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Such a pretty shade but i'm not a big fan on cream blushes!
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I bought this blush last week, and I love it, it is such a pretty shade and so easy to apply because of it being a cream product.
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It's looks like a lovely shade of blush! And the packaging is lovely! Might have to try it! Xx
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This looks lovely! Agreed that it's not a very wintery shade but still nice nevertheless :) x
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It's such an amazing blush and is such an amazing color on. Where I live it's perfect since it doesn't get really dark during the day so I can wear it much longer without looking out of season.
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I do like the colour of it and the cream-to-powder aspect but it's steep for a simple cream blusher x
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I've only just bought my first Benefit powder blushes but I'm a bit fan of cream formulas so I've got my eye on this one! I did think that the 'booster' idea was a bit strange though because if you wanted a darker/more intense colour, surely you'd just put more on? This looks like a beautiful shade though and I agree that the packaging is lovely! x
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It's a really pretty shade but I don't like cream blushes...think I'll pass on this one! I much prefer Benefit's boxed blushes!
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That blush looks amazing and super pigmented!!
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I would like to try it!!!!
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Ahh I've seen lots of this and I must say it is very. tempting.
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I just swatched it the other day and it does feel really lovely! I might pick it up in spring. :)
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