Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush: Swatches & Review!

Maybelline has been on a roll with their spring releases this year, and the new Dream Bouncy Blush is one of the most interesting lines yet! This 10-shade collection features a variety of colors in a new "bouncy" formula.

Fresh Pink, Candy Coral, Orchid Hush

When I first looked at the collection display as a whole, I was a little surprised that most of the colors were either very bright or very dark. I decided to pick up three of the lightest shades in hopes they wouldn't be too crazy on me. The three colors I purchased are Fresh Pink, Candy Coral and Orchid Hush.

Clockwise from top: Candy Coral, Orchid Hush, Fresh Pink

The actual consistency of this blush is unlike anything I've ever seen or used. In the pan, it looks like a normal, dome shaped powder. However, if you press your finger into it, the blush will form an impression similar to that of memory foam. It is the most bizarre thing! I wish I had a camera on me when I first discovered this, because I basically gasped and squealed. As for the pigmentation, I now realize why most of this line looks bright/dark... these blushes are pretty sheer. I had to build them up quite a bit to get the swatches below:

Candy Coral, Orchid Hush, Fresh Pink

Here is a look at the blushes after I've played with them... they are all squished in, almost like clay! As for how long they wear, these certainly don't have the longevity of something like the Tarte Amazonian Clay blushes, but did hold up a good 6+hours on me. If you are someone who needs a blush that is really long lasting, I would maybe look elsewhere, or layer a powder on top of these!


Next time I catch these on sale, I plan on picking up a few of the "darker" colors I was initially intimidated by. You should be able to find these pretty much everywhere Maybelline is sold. I've seen them at Rite Aid, Walmart, and Target!

Have you tried these?
xx, Allison