When I got to see Whomee in person, I remember seeing this Whomee blush stick winning some magazine award (beating my beloved Canmake cream cheek). It didn't take much convincing as I was already a fan of the brand. I mean, the artist has a whole blush trend named after her (Igari makeup) when she pioneered the hungover look!
There were several shades available (some wacky purple, brown or highlight of the sort), I went for the sheer tomato red called Mabu (it was the award winning shade)as I am never not into that flush from within.
While Mabu is shimmer free and matte, there is a bit of softly glowing matte feel that gives a very healthy feel to skin (that's why they call it Glow Stick). I prefer a natural flushed look so I swipe it on the back of hand, then lightly dot it on my cheek bones for a sunkissed look. I didn't put it right under eyes (for signature Igari makeup, since it's not trendy now) but the texture allows a targeted application.
so far, I have only used it on top of sunscreen and the lasting power seems fare, not as tenacious as Chicca probably as good as Canmake. After a few hours I still notice the healthy flush. I suppose a light dusting of clear powder might help setting it but it will also get rid of that glow. Overall, I really enjoy using this shade, and might consider repurchase if international air travel becomes possible again.
The stick blush reminds me of Anna Sui Face Color Stick in 400 but it has a improved texture. It's a clear and just a little dewy, it's very easy to spread and blend but it doesn't spread into a large pool of red tint on the tint either.
Ooohhh very tempted... but will probably abstain ^.^"
ReplyDeleteI am tempted by their highlighter stick, the look is so demurely japanese....
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