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What Does Illuminating Blush Mean To You

cuddlesmama — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 15:22:42 GMT

I was reading the description on the new Doris Dalton pink set and it sounded good except when I read the blush is illuminating to me it means shimmer. Has anyone tried any of her blushes and is it shimmer?

Re: What Does Illuminating Blush Mean To You

Madisson — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 15:44:36 GMT

I have not try Doris Dalton's blush, but "illuminating" normally means that it makes you "glow" in the areas where you apply it. It is kind of like having a built in highlighter in the blush. It does not contain any sparkly glitter or anything. I think it gives you a fresh look, but I'm sure there are women who do not care for it.

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151949 — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 16:27:36 GMT

To me it means it has something in it to make it sparkly - and IMO that is not a look for a mature woman. By mature I mean anyone past college age. I think - just my opinion - that shiny, glittery or luminous makeup is for teens. Once a person is out in the working world - it needs to go away. However, my friends who work as department heads at various hospitals around the country tell me it is extremely difficult to make women understand what does and does not constitute a professional look.It is a constant battle for managers.

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brii — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 17:00:22 GMT

It doesn't have glitter or isn't sparkly. It makes your skin glow and is very sheer.

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Vamp — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 17:01:17 GMT

It means "not matte". It isn't sparkly at all. I agree with Madisson, it gives you a bit of a glow, which is not that same thing as shiny or glittery.

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Madisson — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 17:43:21 GMT

Makeup that "glows" is not sparkly, glittery, or unprofessional. It makes you look "lit" from within. Different size mica particles are used to achieve different levels of shimmer. In makeup that gives a "glowing" look, the size of the particles are nanoparticles. They are much larger in sparkly makeup.

Re: What Does Illuminating Blush Mean To You

Mj12 — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 17:48:57 GMT

Illuminating is a sort of sheer glow - it's beautiful. It is most definitely not anything "sparkly", "glittery" or anything a performer in the Ice Capades would wear.

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Chrystaltree2 — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 17:54:55 GMT

To me it means "" soft glow"".

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VioletEyes — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 18:02:58 GMT

For myself I have found those types of blushes to have shimmer.....something I do not like except for in the evening.

In addition the more ""glow"" the more mica in the ingredient deck. Mica makes me break out if it is in large enough quantities.

Re: What Does Illuminating Blush Mean To You

chick b — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 18:04:19 GMT

cuddlesmama - I think it's a good question as many products call themselves illuminating they end up giving a wide range of results, many times depending on their consistency and the user's skin type.

I agree with the posters who stated the result should be glowing, not sparkling. So at this time in my life (just turned 50 & my skin is getting a bit drier) what works best is a liquid serum illuminator mixed with moisturizer or liquid foundation.

I've had some luck with tarte Smooth Operator Illuminating Serum, but I'm not sure that's still on the market. I am looking forward to the BECCA line getting an hour presentation in January; I do want to try their Shimmering Skin Perfector (A256884). I've read a lot of good things about it.

Re: What Does Illuminating Blush Mean To You

MalteseMomma — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:04:11 GMT

This is a great question!

Darn I just had to have this set and fought with myself over buying it cause I have enough "stuff" to last me a lifetime. I ordered and cancelled so many times. then I decieded to get it for my 19 yr old granddaughter and when it came I loved it ! I loved the pink colors as I am blonde and fair, but of course I didn't try it,so it began again, the fight with myself over buying it...........lol

Well I bought it and after waiting days and days for it to ship it finally did and now I'm reading this and hoping it is NOT sparkly.

Re: What Does Illuminating Blush Mean To You

suzyQ3 — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:22:01 GMT

I can't say what "illuminating" means for this specific product. But if it does mean a light sheen or glow and not obvious shimmer, I think that is more flattering than totally matte.

Re: What Does Illuminating Blush Mean To You

SnowKita — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:39:27 GMT

On 12/17/2014 chick b said:
cuddlesmama - I think it's a good question as many products call themselves illuminating they end up giving a wide range of results, many times depending on their consistency and the user's skin type.

I agree with the posters who stated the result should be glowing, not sparkling. So at this time in my life (just turned 50 & my skin is getting a bit drier) what works best is a liquid serum illuminator mixed with moisturizer or liquid foundation.

I've had some luck with tarte Smooth Operator Illuminating Serum, but I'm not sure that's still on the market. I am looking forward to the BECCA line getting an hour presentation in January; I do want to try their Shimmering Skin Perfector (A256884). I've read a lot of good things about it.

Get them! I have them x3 and love them and I am mostly a no sparkle girl. (not saying q necess. though-think got mine 20%/FS.) I'd get the elf small stipple brush to apply. I must have looked beyond crazy glowy the first time I wore them b/c I applied too much as they weren't showing up in my make-up area lighting, but WHOA they showed up in other lighting. I got it right now and love the GLOW I get... finally. ~smiles, SnowKita

Re: What Does Illuminating Blush Mean To You

cuddlesmama — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 20:08:27 GMT

On 12/17/2014 MalteseMomma said:
This is a great question!

Darn I just had to have this set and fought with myself over buying it cause I have enough "stuff" to last me a lifetime. I ordered and cancelled so many times. then I decieded to get it for my 19 yr old granddaughter and when it came I loved it ! I loved the pink colors as I am blonde and fair, but of course I didn't try it,so it began again, the fight with myself over buying it...........lol

Well I bought it and after waiting days and days for it to ship it finally did and now I'm reading this and hoping it is NOT sparkly.

You will have to post back and let us know if it is sparkly or shimmery.

Re: What Does Illuminating Blush Mean To You

chick b — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 00:56:19 GMT

On 12/17/2014 SnowKita said:
On 12/17/2014 chick b said:
cuddlesmama - I think it's a good question as many products call themselves illuminating they end up giving a wide range of results, many times depending on their consistency and the user's skin type.

I agree with the posters who stated the result should be glowing, not sparkling. So at this time in my life (just turned 50 & my skin is getting a bit drier) what works best is a liquid serum illuminator mixed with moisturizer or liquid foundation.

I've had some luck with tarte Smooth Operator Illuminating Serum, but I'm not sure that's still on the market. I am looking forward to the BECCA line getting an hour presentation in January; I do want to try their Shimmering Skin Perfector (A256884). I've read a lot of good things about it.

Get them! I have them x3 and love them and I am mostly a no sparkle girl. (not saying q necess. though-think got mine 20%/FS.) I'd get the elf small stipple brush to apply. I must have looked beyond crazy glowy the first time I wore them b/c I applied too much as they weren't showing up in my make-up area lighting, but WHOA they showed up in other lighting. I got it right now and love the GLOW I get... finally. ~smiles, SnowKita

Great to know SnowKita, thank you. I'm planning on sitting at my laptop on 12/26 and doing some shopping for myself so I'll add this to the list.

Re: What Does Illuminating Blush Mean To You

icezeus — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 01:04:26 GMT

It means it has a light shimmer or a glow to it when applied.

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MoJoV — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 01:56:04 GMT

It's funny you should mention this topic. I just purchased a Physicians Formula illuminating blush in Natural Pearl. It's a small compact ( with mirror ) with it's own little brush. I like it. I'm no kid and do not need shimmer or sparkle, and this seems to be just enough to dust around my face. I purchased it at Ulta for about $10. They had a a darker pink, but this one is the lighter of the two. I'm always looking for something like Skinlights that Revlon discontinued a few years ago. It was the perfect liquid foundation IMO.

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shannara — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 06:31:15 GMT

MoJoV - When I read your post about Revlon Skinlights, it seemed to me that I had read something about those being relaunched. I googled and it is available again in the Revlon PhotoReady line now, but still called Skinlights. Supposed to be available at Ulta and Target. Hope you can find it if you're interested.

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jubilant — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 13:55:18 GMT

Illuminating to me means glow. I don't want to be too "glowing" though and much of it is. Why don't they do like they do with matte only use the word "dewy". Light dewy, semi dewy. Anything after that would be listed as a full-on shine or something.

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MoJoV — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 21:13:36 GMT

On 12/17/2014 shannara said:
MoJoV - When I read your post about Revlon Skinlights, it seemed to me that I had read something about those being relaunched. I googled and it is available again in the Revlon PhotoReady line now, but still called Skinlights. Supposed to be available at Ulta and Target. Hope you can find it if you're interested.

Shannara!! If I find my Skinlights you are going to be my hero! Thankyou so much for your post. I was in Ulta just the other day and didn't see it, but that doesn't mean it wasn't there.