Rare Beauty Blush Joy
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush in Joy Review
Rare Beauty recently expanded their makeup offerings with the launch of the Soft Pinch Liquid Blush, a buildable blush designed to look like a natural flush. One standout shade is Joy, a vibrant coral pink that flatters a wide range of skin tones.
This blush review will cover the formula, shade Joy specifically, application, wear test and an overall assessment of Rare Beauty’s new liquid blush range.
Formula and Packaging
The Soft Pinch Liquid Blush has an ultra-silky, serum-like formula that applies smoothly and dries down to a soft matte finish. The formula is oil-free, fragrance-free and non-comedogenic for sensitive skin. It includes lotus, gardenia and white tea extracts to soothe and condition the skin.
The blush comes in sleek glossy packaging with a doe foot applicator that picks up the perfect amount of pigment. The applicator also allows for easy blending and soft gradient edges. Overall, the packaging feels high-quality and luxurious.
Shade Joy Overview
Joy is a vibrant coral pink shade that delivers a bright, lively flush of color. It has warmer golden undertones that pops against fair, medium and deeper complexions alike. The pigmentation is buildable from a soft sheer wash of color to a more saturated pop of pink.
This universally flattering coral is easy to wear. It sculpts and brightens up the cheeks or temples for a youthful glow. Joy works beautifully on its own or layered over other blush shades. It’s a standout summery shade but wearable year-round.
Application and Wear
The liquid blush formula has a thin, serum-like consistency that applies and blends out seamlessly. The included doe foot applicator allows you to dot and blend the product easily onto the cheeks. It has a foolproof application that layers well without getting patchy.
The blush offers sheer buildable color payoff that lasts all day on the skin. Once blended out, it dries down to a natural matte finish that looks like an authentic flush. The weightless feel is undetectable on the skin over time.
During an 8 hour wear test, the vibrant coral shade wore beautifully without fading. The color remained vivid and true all day with no oxidation or muddiness. It also did not slip or slide around the face. No touch ups were needed, just initial easy application.
Pros and Cons
Some pros of the blush formula are the lightweight serum feel, buildable color payoff, and soft matte finish. Joy specifically is a universally flattering coral shade that sculpts and brightens the complexion. The doe foot applicator also makes application foolproof.
Some potential cons are that the formula contains fragrance which could irritate sensitive skin. The shade range of just 8 options could also be expanded. But Joy in particular works well across skin tones. Overall, the pros outweigh any minimal cons.
Final Verdict
Overall, Rare Beauty’s Soft Pinch Liquid Blush delivers on its claims of being buildable and having a natural finish. The vibrant coral Joy shade brightens and sculpts for a youthful glow. The blush applies and wears beautifully while caring for skin. For summery warmth or a year-round pop of color, Joy comes easily recommended.
