Whenever I do my make up, I always use a primer before layering my foundation. I just like how primers really help in creating that smooth canvas that makes my foundation to just glide effortlessly onto my skin. I have a few faves (Laura Mercier and Nars) but I finished them already so I was on the hunt for a new one. I heard so many raves about the Make Up For Ever primers so I decided to give it a go. I have sensitive/combination skin so I opted with the mattifying one and oh boy, I was so impressed with it!
Description from Sephora: A cream blush that naturally sculpts and highlights the cheeks for a healthy glow. It combines mattifying and reflecting powers to create a soft-focus effect for a radiant complexion. Its ultra-fine, second-skin texture blends seamlessly, imparting a healthy glow that's hard to notice. Formulated with evaporating oils, it has a long-lasting result. Dermatologist tested and paraben free.
There are 14 available shades for this line. I am fortunate to own two, namely Walk Of Shame (bubblegum pink) and Quickie (salmon pink).
Here are some snapshots:
Walk of Shame (#4), Quickie (#6)
Walk of Shame (#4), Quickie (#6)
The MUFE HD Microfinish blushes (retails for US$25/Php1780) come in an airless plastic bottle with a pump which I totally like because it is sanitary and it keeps the product from drying out. The blushes are quite small, but hear me out, each bottle will last forever because you only need the tiniest amount to achieve that lovely flush! Here is a size comparison with a Mac lipstick:

Both colours are lovely. They give that natural, soft flush on the cheeks when blended properly. They are highly pigmented and are very long lasting on the skin. The consistency of the product is not too thick which makes blending a breeze. The colours are buildable, non-sticky and dries into a radiant matte finish.
The only downside is the pump. If you are not careful, you will dispense a lot, hence wasting a ton of the product! I only use 1/4 pump and that's all I need to cover the apples of my cheeks. I use my thumb to support the pump while I gently press on it for easier control. Just like this:

Some (heavy) swatches: L-R (Walk of Shame, Quickie)

( without flash )

( with flash )
The MUFE HD Microfinish blushes (retails for US$25/Php1780) come in an airless plastic bottle with a pump which I totally like because it is sanitary and it keeps the product from drying out. The blushes are quite small, but hear me out, each bottle will last forever because you only need the tiniest amount to achieve that lovely flush! Here is a size comparison with a Mac lipstick:
Both colours are lovely. They give that natural, soft flush on the cheeks when blended properly. They are highly pigmented and are very long lasting on the skin. The consistency of the product is not too thick which makes blending a breeze. The colours are buildable, non-sticky and dries into a radiant matte finish.
The only downside is the pump. If you are not careful, you will dispense a lot, hence wasting a ton of the product! I only use 1/4 pump and that's all I need to cover the apples of my cheeks. I use my thumb to support the pump while I gently press on it for easier control. Just like this:
Some (heavy) swatches: L-R (Walk of Shame, Quickie)
( without flash )
( with flash )