Colourpop Super Shock Cheek Review and Swatches- Between the Sheets

If you follow a lot of beauty blogs or are on Instagram, you've likely heard about (or already tried) Colourpop, a newer makeup line based in Los Angeles.  Their Super Shock eyeshadows and Lippie Stix and Pencils have been getting rave reviews from just about everyone so I finally decided to place my first order when they released their new Super Shock Cheek ($8). 

I've been testing the Colourpop products I purchased recently, I just can't say enough good things about everything I've tried so far.  For starters, they're inexpensive - all products are $5 except for the Super Shock Cheeks which are $8 (they're double the amount of the eyeshadows), yet the quality is amazing. They've really proven that high end-quality makeup doesn't have to cost a lot. The color range is also fantastic, and I had such a hard time choosing what to buy because I wanted them all! I also love that they're made in the USA and the majority of their products are vegan. 

I only purchased one shade of the Super Shock Cheek to start, but I'm definitely going back for more! I chose the shade Between the Sheets, which is described as a mid-tone beige pink in a matte finish. Colourpop offers swatches of each shade on their website to make choosing easier, and it's always swatched on three different skintones and next to a few other colors for comparison. 

The packaging is really simple and pretty...I love that they have a see-though lid for easy identification. The first time I opened the jar, I had a hard time unscrewing the lid- it was on there really tight! But after the first time, it was easier to open.

This is a cream-to-powder formula so there's instructions on the box to make sure you keep the jar closed tightly so they don't dry out.

Here are the ingredients:

The formula is super hard to describe. It has a springy, almost playdough-like feel to it, so it's not as wet as a typical cream blush would be...it's more firm.  Yet it feels so soft and velvety, and you're able to pick up a lot of product on your finger in one swipe. Colourpop recommends applying these with your fingers for the highest amount of coverage, but you can also use a flat synthetic cheek/foundation brush for good coverage, or a short duo fiber brush for a more sheer, airbrushed look.

Here's the shade Between the Sheets up close...I absolutely love it for my fair skin, it's the perfect flush of color!

Here's a swatch at full strength and then blended.  This shade is meant to be very soft and light...that's why I chose it.  But if you're looking for a brighter, bolder shade, they have so many to choose from!

One thing it doesn't mention on their website that I have to bring up is the fact that these are super long wearing! I always have problems with blushes disappearing from my face in a few hours, even so-called long wearing formulas. This was literally still on my face at night when I went to take my makeup off and it looked just as good as when I applied it!  When I put the above swatches on my arm, I wasn't able to wash them off completely with warm water and dish soap...I had to go upstairs and get my makeup remover! So if you've been looking for a blush that won't budge all day, this is IT!

Overall, I'm obsessed with this blush and can't wait to try it in more shades.  They have some really pretty brights that I think would be beautiful for summer.
Have you tried Colourpop yet? If so, what are your favorite products/shades?
To purchase, please visit Colourpop.com