Affiliate Links
Perhaps the most sought after piece of a Chanel collection is the Joues Contraste Powder Blush (that is, if there isn’t some ridiculously gorgeous highlighting powder with an intricate pattern). I remember way back before I started blogging I would read message boards about how amazing these blushes are. Once I bought one I needed them all, and there was no turning back!
For the Nuit Infinie de Chanel Holiday 2013 Collection we have a new JC Blush to drool over in Accent.
What Nordstrom says about Joues Contraste Powder Blush:
Unique powder blusher imparts a flattering radiance to cheeks. Remarkably silky texture for easy application and subtle shading. Accentuate cheekbones for a youthful look. Softer tones around the eyes soften expression and rejuvenate.
Accent is a lovely, neutral rose shade, with a slight hint of mauve. There is a gold shimmer involved, but it’s no where near as apparent on the face as it is in swatches.
As usual the formula is amazing. Soft, extremely pigmented, easily blendable and with a very vague rose scent that is customary with all JC Blushes.
These blushes are housed in plastic black casing with the white Chanel emblem and are stored in a velvet pouch. A small brush is also included, but I’ve never liked those and they immediately get tossed or given to my daughter to play with.
For the look below (which I previewed on Instagram) I’m wearing Accent heavily on the cheeks. Other Chanel products used are the Ligne Graphique de Chanel in Bronze, Illusion d’Ombre Long Wear Luminous Eyeshadow in Initiation & Fatal, Aqua Crayon Lip Colour Stick in Red Brown and Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss in Reflexion.
I’ve heard this blush likened to Mocha JC, which I’ve had before. It swatches similarly, but Accent definitely has more of a mauve tone to it, where Mocha wears more bronze. Accent also has a golden sparkle, whereas Mocha is more of a satin finish with no visible sparkle.
Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush retails for $43.00 and is available at Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Ave and chanel.com.
This is my first time visiting your blog , your beautiful !! What lipstick is that you have on ?
Thank you so much! I’m wearing the Chanel Aqua Crayon Lip Colour Stick in Red Brown and Chanel Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss in Reflexion.
I just ordered this today. I’ve heard amazing things about it and this post made me even more excited to try it. I was debating between ordering this vs. Burberry’s Tangerine blush… I hope I made the right choice, lol.
Jillian recently posted..Tanseido Brush Review
You’ll love it! I’ve been wearing it so much since it arrived!
Such a great FOTD. The blush is beautiful and you did a great job creating the look. Bravo!
Thank you so much!! <3
Love this shade! I’m not sure the shimmer would work on my skin type though.
Krystle(Baking Beauty) recently posted..Laura Mercier Smooth Finish Foundation Powder Review
…..a little shimmer and quite a neutral shade 🙂
Gorgeous!
Clare Elise recently posted..Sparkly Sunday – 13th October 2013
A bit too shimmery for me, but looks great on you!
MISSY IN THE MIRROR
Missyinthemirror recently posted..The Look – Sephora by OPI S-age is just a number
This is such a pretty blush and looks gorgeous on you!
Cosmetics Aficionado recently posted..Sephora Buxom Deal Buy One Get One Free
Thank you!! <3
Loving it already! Waiting for it to arrive in India 😀
Eesha recently posted..Review: MAC Lipstick in Dubbonet
I find mauve blushes among the most natural-looking. This definitely gives a believable blush and the subtle shimmer seems to give the slightest bit of radiance, too
Catherine @ bcrueltyfree recently posted..FACE atelier Facade in Arabesque