Ben Nye makeup was something I overlooked at the IMATS 2 weeks ago. They are well-known for their very bright colours, which isn’t something I’m accustomed to wearing. Neutrals, greys, blues and greens are pretty much the only shades I would do in terms of eye makeup.
When Norlin and I compared our shopping haul, my eyes immediately darted to a small container of bright pink. Initially I thought it was an eyeshadow, but it was actually a fuchsia blush she picked up at Ben Nye. Now I’ve been lusting after Tom Ford’s blush in Narcissist so when I saw this similar shade, I knew I had to get it too. Plus it was only 10 bucks 
The texture isn’t chalky (something I expected for that price), and doesn’t go all powdery and weird on the skin.
This is now the brightest and most pigmented blush I own. I thought NARS’ Exhibit A was bright and pigmented, but this Ben Nye blush is a whole new ball game. It’s so pigmented that I cannot even just do a single tap of the blush brush and apply on my cheeks (something I normally do with highly-loaded blushes).
Look at the amount of pigment on the brush with just a very light touch of powder
With this blush, I have to do an even lighter tap, wildly shake the brush and then very gently apply on the cheeks. All this while praying that it doesn’t make me look like too much like a doll.
It’s a gorgeous blush and I’m so glad I picked this up. Now I can finally let Tom Ford go. I think 
Ben Nye cosmetics is currently available at Hub Makeup and Limelight Company.
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Whaa! I really love that shade. And even more so when I realised it was a blush. It reminds me of NARS Desire, only brighter! It looks lovely on you, truly
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Thanks Kaye! I didn’t think it was a blush too at first glance. It’s crazy bright
Wow crazy pretty!
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Jess: This means I don’t need Tom Ford’s Narcissist, right? Right?
Pretty blush!
It is! And it’s crazy bright too
CUTE!!! Such a lovely pop of pink.
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Haha thanks Dom. I had to dial the pink down with tissue because it was too bright, even for the camera
Such a beautiful shade, it looks really great on you! I am sad that this shade doesn’t feature in the big Ben Nye palette I bought, but there are some other pinks that are just as lovely so I should be alright ;P I’ve got Fuschia on my lemming list though
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Emma: Man, after seeing your gorgeous Ben Nye palette, I wish I bought that one too. How is it that I only bought one shade? >.<
this looks so adorable on the cheek!
really curious to try the ben nye eyeliners actually!
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Chloe: It’s such a pretty blush, despite how bright it is. I’m now really keen to try other stuff from Ben Nye
such a bright shade but it’s a nice pop of pink on you!
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Thanks Plue. I love that it’s so crazy bright!
Perfect title!!!!!!! You look like a doll Tine!! Cutie! I agree with you, they are so pigmented!
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Haha thanks Tram. I hope it’s a good doll-like face, not the weird-looking ones
It’s really lovely products. And also looking very good color. I wish to use it.
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That’s a very pretty shade and insanely pigmented! I don’t think it would work for my very pale skin, but it looks beautiful on you!
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Thanks Gio! It is insanely pigmented. The slightest tap of the blush is already too much. Man this is going to last me too the cows come home
OMG that pink! O.o I’ve never gotten the hang of blush. I guess I’ve never needed to, since my cheeks always look sunburnt. But sometimes blush just looks so… nice, on other people, that I kind of want to try it. I’m kind of amazed at how good that bright one looks on you (and how subtle you managed to make it)!
>D If I ever see this one, I might just buy it and use it as an eyeshadow…
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I actually thought it was eyeshadow at first, given how pigmented it was. You can used it as one, of course
Aww you gotta give blush a try. It gives a lovely healthy look to the face. At least that’s what I tell myself every time I drag myself out of bed
Wow what a pretty shade!
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It is, isn’t it? And only ten bucks
I love Ben Nye, especially the powders – Banana Powder is a must-have product for me!
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Aww man, how the heck did I miss the banana luxury powder??
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