Look out, the Blush Fiends are back to bring you another blushing story about fighting the world against pastiness!

Today, it’s all about the springtime blush.

Now I know it’s strange talking about the blush I’d use in spring time given that it’s now autumn Down Under (and it feels as though summer isn’t even going to let up). As most of my fellow Blush Fiends are enjoying the pleasures of spring now (err, maybe not so pleasurable if hay fever is in the air :P), I thought I’d join in the fun and their season too. After the cold winter months, it’s time to add a pop of colour to the cheeks. For that, I’m going to sprinkle some hearts your way.

Spring is a mark of new beginnings. New crops, the first bloom of fresh flowers … a start of something new. My idea of the perfect blush in spring time is the Etude House Princess Etoinette blush. It’s sweet, girly, pretty and it’s a reminder of love in springtime. Okay, I know that sounds might cheesy but it’s what I’d imagine the ultimate springtime blush would be.

Another apt blush for spring would be Laduree’s Rose Petals blush (what’s more appropriate than the bloom of roses in spring) but since I’ve already reviewed it, I thought I’d bring you some hearts instead.

When I first saw this blush on The Best Beauty Blog, I knew I must have it. At that time, I was already back in Malaysia and since there’s an Etude House in Penang, it was only a matter of time before I hit the shops and get the blush for myself. Unfortunately, the Etude House in Penang didn’t stock this (in fact, the sales staff had no idea what it was!). Later I found out that only the branches in KL stocked it and it was selling like hot cakes. Beetrice helped me to get the Princess Etoinette set, which comprises the hearts blush, a lipstick, a kabuki brush and a mirror.

Like the Laduree Rose Petals blush, the hearts are packed separately. Initially, I thought I might just use the blush in its original plastic packaging and using the container to store my trinkets (exactly what I did with the Rose Petals blush). Then I figured, oh I might as well just use the blush in the container instead. That’s what it’s for, isn’t it? I’m glad I did because it didn’t only look better in the pink container, it was a lot easier to use.

The hearts are firmly packed blush. All you have to do is swirl your blush brush over all the hearts, tap to remove the access and apply it on your face. It’s sheer but easily buildable especially if you concentrate your blush on the redder bits. The result is a very pretty coral-pink flush on the cheeks.

There’s a gorgeous floral scent to the blush that just reminds you of the fresh bloom of spring.

Sadly, Etude House isn’t available in Australia. It really is too bad because I’m sure you’ll like this. It’s such a pretty blush to have in your collection. This sits nicely on my dresser next to my Laduree Rose Petals. 🙂

Makeup I used for the look:
Face: L’Oreal Lumi Magique Light Infusing Foundation*
Eyes: Urban Decay NAKED Basics Eyeshadow Palette, Benefit They’re Real mascara
Brows: L’Oreal Color Riche Le Sourcil Eyebrow Pencil
Cheeks: Etude House Princess Etoinette Hearts Blush
Lips: L’Oreal Shine Caresse in #103 Marilyn*

Please join my comrades in fighting winter pastiness by checking out what their springtime blushes are:
Beauty Cabby
Bronzer Bunny
ChloeAsh

That’s it for today’s episode of Blush Fiends. Join us in a couple of months when we bring you another mighty episode. Blush Fiends, over and out!

Note: Products marked with * were provided for editorial consideration