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Powder Blush — Rosy
Lottie London Powder Blush in Rosy Powder Blush, Lightweight & High Pigmented Powder Blusher
Our editorial score, out of 10
“Unglamorous and dependable — the powder blush you reach for when you don't want to think about it.”
At a glance
Our verdict
A classic single-pan rose blush with a clean matte finish and no shimmer to interrupt the base. It's more pigmented than the Ombré pans, so tap the brush off first, but that also means it performs on deeper skin where soft pinks disappear. Blends without patchiness even over cream products. Straightforward, reliable, and priced sensibly.
What stands out
- More pigmented than the Ombré pans, which means it actually performs on deeper skin where soft pinks disappear.
- Clean matte with no shimmer, so it doesn't interrupt or disturb the base underneath.
- Blends without patchiness over cream products — a real weakness in a lot of budget powder blushes.
Pros and cons
✓ Pros
- Straightforward, reliable, well priced
- Enough payoff for deep skin
- No shimmer to break up the base
- Layers cleanly over creams
✗ Cons
- Tap the brush off or it goes on heavy
- No shade drama — it's a classic rose and nothing more
How to use it
Tap the brush off firmly first. Apply from the apple towards the temple in two light passes. Over cream blush, use a light hand — it grabs.
Who should skip it
Anyone who wants the two-tone flexibility of the Ombré pans, or a shimmer finish.
The bottom line
Unglamorous and dependable — the powder blush you reach for when you don't want to think about it.
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