I normally shy away from liquid blushes because I never liked how they felt on my combo-oily skin.  However, since I have had good experiences with Philosophy skin care products in the past; I decided to give this blush a try.

Philosophy Take A Deep Breath
Cushion Color for Cheeks Review

Philosophy Take A Deep Breath Cushion Color for Cheeks

INFO SHEET

Brand:  Philosophy
Product:  Take A Deep Breath Cushion Color for Cheeks
Shade:  5.5
Coverage:  Light / Sheer
Dewiness:  Somewhat Dewy
Scent:  Very Subtle, Flowery
Oxidation:  No
Price:  $30.00
Availability:  Ulta, Sephora, etc. (Widely Available)

Philosophy's Cushion Color for Cheeks blush comes in a small jar with a thick lid.  When I first received it, I thought it was a premium sample because it was so small.  The full sized blush only contains 0.23oz of product; which is very small compared to other liquid blushes at the same price point.  For example, NARS Liquid Blush ($30) has 0.51oz of product which means that you are getting 45% less product with the Philosophy blush.

When you remove the lid, you will see a small well of product with a mesh over it.  You dip your (clean) finger or brush into the well to retrieve the product.  Since the well is so small, most blush brushes may be too large to use.  I just used my finger since that's how I usually apply makeup.  The packaging takes some getting used to, as it is hard to tell how much product is inside the well so sometimes I ended up taking out too much.

The interior of the lid has a protruding center that I believe is meant to push into the mesh when the jar is closed.  This allows you to just use the pigment that sticks to the underside of the lid rather than dipping into the well.  However, this only works when the jar is nearly full.  When it runs low you will need to push deep into the mesh to try to get more product out, but at this point the mesh is just in the way.

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BEFORE AND AFTER

Philosophy Cushion Color for Cheeks Shade 5.5

At first I was skeptical about using a liquid blush but I was pleasantly surprised!  Shade 5.5 is a lovely pink with a hint of peach that blends flawlessly.  The sheer application makes it perfect for a natural, every day look.  It is not meant to be used for stage makeup or any high coverage applications.  I am also happy to say that it did not break me out or clog my pores - which was something that I was really worried about!

FINAL THOUGHTS

I really liked this Philosophy blush but there are a few major downsides to it.  At $30 for only 0.23oz - it is not a very good value.  I am not a heavy makeup user by far and didn't even use it every day, but after two and a half months I was already nearly out of it.  I have never had a blush run out on me so quickly.

In addition to that, I think the packaging is unconventional and inefficient.  If you want to get every last bit of product you will most likely need to rip the mesh out.  Trying to get the last bit of product with that mesh in the way is very frustrating.  I wonder if they would be able to sell it at a lower price point if they opted for tube packaging; which is more sanitary.  However, something tells me that their price has more to do with their market positioning rather than cost.

With that said, Philosophy Take A Deep Breath Cushion Color for Cheeks blush is still a great product and if it ever goes on sale (or if the Ulta gods bestow upon me a coupon usable on premium brands at the end of the year) I will definitely repurchase.  It is ideal for that "No-Makeup, Makeup" look and would be a lot more desirable at a lower price point - say $24.  This is simply due to the fact that there is not enough product in that funky little jar.

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