Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Physicians Formula Happy Glow & Mood Boosting Blush in Rose

I think we've all purchased a beauty product that claims to do some outrageous and near impossible things. Physicians Formula says that this blush is "...infused with our Happy Boost Blend, featuring Happy Skin and Euphoryl, natural plant extracts which have been shown to promote a feeling of happiness by mimicking the effect of Endorphins and helping protect the skin from environmental stress..." Can a blush really do that?

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Click below to see more photos, swatches, and a review!
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The Physicians Formula Happy Glow & Mood Boosting Blush in Rose comes in a shiny plastic compact with a clear lid on top and a pink metal finish on the bottom. Once open the blush is revealed and when the blush pan is lifted there is a mirror and brush in the bottom compartment.

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The Happy Booster blush features an array of pink shades in different size hearts. When I purchased this I thought the darker colors were over-sprays that would fade but surprisingly are solid colors in the pan. The way the hearts are embossed in the pan is a really cute touch that adds to the "happy" theme of the blush.

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The Physicians Formula Happy Glow & Mood Boosting Blush in Rose is a medium hot pink with a satin finish. On the left is a concentrated swatch and on the right is a blended out swatch. The pigmentation on this blush is very good and the formula was smooth to apply and easy to blend. I really like the subtle glow the blush gives to the skin. Since the blush is very pigmented I use a stippling brush to apply it, the denser the brush the heavier the application. Physicians Formula says that this blush has a violet fragrance however I barely notice it. As for the "mood boosting" aspect I don't think it does anything really noticeable and the company was surely using this claim as a marketing strategy. What makes me happy about this blush is the radiant glow it leaves on my cheeks.

How much? $14.87
Where to buy? Wal-Mart

Do you find yourself getting sucked into gimmicky beauty products that claim to do some amazing things? Tell me your experience in the comments below!