CoverGirl is taking 2016 by storm with their latest releases. First were the TruNaked eyeshadow palettes and Plumpify blastPRO mascara, which were both big hits for me. Regardless, I was still a little bit skeptical about their new TruBlend Blush and TruBlend bronzers.
The new TruBlend Blush and TruBlend Bronzers have a baked appearance to them, with different shades swirled into the domed product. I have such hit-or-miss experiences with “baked” makeup, so I was less excited about these when checking out the Spring launches. I decided to give them the benefit of the doubt when CoverGirl’s other products impressed the socks off of me, and I’m pretty glad I did.
Both of these products come in 3 shades: light, medium, and dark. Both of mine are in the “medium” shade, but could definitely be used on different skin tones depending on the look you’re going for.
The TruBlend Blush in Medium is a very pretty medium rose shade. Surprisingly, I was able to pick up a lot of color onto my brush and it applied onto the skin smoothly. I was really taken aback by the pigmentation. I was expecting a light flush of color, but got a strong pink shade without having to build up multiple layers. The blush has an extremely subtle sheen to it, giving you a soft glow that adds a nice radiance to your face. I experienced only slight fading throughout the day.
The TruBlend Bronzer was more of a puzzle. When I hear the word “bronzer” I think of a product that will add color to the face, perhaps even something I can use to contour with. To be honest, this is something I can only use as a highlight– at least in the medium shade. Don’t get me wrong, the shade is really pretty and again adds a soft glow without turning you into a disco ball. The gold sheen looks particularly great paired with the TruBlend blush, too. But yeah, not enough color is picked up compared to the shimmer to be considered a bronzer unless I was super pale.
Regardless of the name faux-pas with the “bronzer,” both of these products have made their way into my everyday routines. I love that I can just pat on the blush lightly for some natural-looking color, or go all out and make it the statement of my look. I’ll continue to use the bronzer as a highlight because I really like the more natural glow it gives off, rather than a strobing look.
You can find the TruBlend Bronzer and TruBlend Blush at your local drugstore starting this month!
What has been your favorite CoverGirl release this season?
Kiss & Make-up
Yeah, strange label for the ‘bronzer’, lol. Still like the way it looks though! And the blush is also very pretty.
Miranda | SlashedBeauty.com
Yes, I can definitely still get use out of it in my routine!
Anastasia
You know, I’m glad that this bronzer is so subtle – it will work perfectly for my fair skin! Sometimes it’s hard to find one that isn’t too dark, especially at the drugstore.
marciaf
I was at CVS late last week and they finally had some of the new products. I’m going back with my coupon now.
PrimeBeauty
I just saw this at Walgreen’s today!
Aleya Bamdad
The blush sounds great but it’s too bad that the bronzer is a bit weak.
Erika
The blush looks pretty. 😀
Nidia Doherty
I am always sucked in by the marbled beauty of baked products, but not all of them perform. And, i don’t want to be applying a baked blush or bronzer wet! These look great, and I love the “bronzed” highlight!
CosmetopiaDigest.com
I loved the look of the bronzer in the pan but bummer that the shade is more of a highlighter.
Phyrra
Those are really pretty!
Rachel Runyan
The blush is very pretty. I can’t even see the “bronzer” on your arm at all.
Miranda | SlashedBeauty.com
I swear it’s there! Lol! Yeah, definitely more like a highlighter– when it catches the light, there’s a really pretty golden glow.
Allison @neversaydiebeauty
The blush is lovely, but you’re right about that wan bronzer.