A little while back I tested MUA Mosaic Blush in English rose and was bitterly disappointed, yes it was undoubtedly beautiful aesthetically but the pigmentation was poor and to me that is one of the most important aspects of a cosmetic product. I swayed wither on not to purchase another shade but decided at £2.50 it was worth a final flirtation with the mosaic line.
Just like its sister English Rose, Sunkissed Glow is a beauty to behold, the mosaic pattern is a lovely touch and looks a little more special compared to a bog standard blush/bronzer. Like all the products in the MUA Pro line the packaging is simple yet sophisticated, it's sturdy without being overly bulky and protects the product which is all you can ask for really!
MUA Sunkissed Glow is evidently a bronzer but as it is a mosaic blush it is constructed of more than one shade. It is a medley of various bronze shades varying from deep bronze to a light sandy highlight with a matte flesh toned peach shade thrown in for good measure. Obviously as the segments of the bronzer are on the small side it would be difficult to use individually as blush shades
but you could easily use the separate shades as eyeshadow if you so wish.
For £2.50 you would be forgiven for assuming that the blush/bronzer would be poorly formulated
yet I am happy to report that the bronzer is soft to touch and is to blend into the skin. Unlike its sister shade this is far more superior pigmentation wise, one swipe produced a slightly rosy bronze matte shade that reminds me a little of Benefit Dallas. If pushed I'd say this leans cool but generally I deem it to more neutral in tone than anything else. It is not so pigmented that you have to tread lightly for fear of over doing it yet it's not weak that anyone who isn't blessed with fair skin would have to skip.
The shade's name Sunkissed couldn't be more apt as it gives the effect of being out in the sun
but does not look artificial nor does it have undertone of orange what so ever which is refreshing to see. As it is matte you can use it to contour as well as warming up your skin tone.
For £2.50 I think this is a great rosy tan shade to add to any blush/bronzer collection
and it is also a great cheaper alternative to Benefit Dallas!
Product Summary
Round Up - A lovely well pigmented bronzer with pink undertones, purse friendly and beautiful to view.
Best For - The majority of skin tones though I do worry that it could gleam ashy on deep skins.
Pigmentation - (7/10) Great for the price.
Availability - £2.50 for 8.9g available from selected Superdrug's
Ohh this looks fab! MUA really do have some great products!
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This looks like a fantastic product, especially considering it's so cheap! My usual bronzer is Benefit's Dallas so I will definitely have to have a look at this next time I'm shopping to see if it can replace it!
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I really want to try Dallas but bronzer's kind of scare me so I might buy this first to try it out! x
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I've always been tempted to buy this product but wasn't too sure on the quality. However, after reading this I feel for only £2.50 it is definitely worth a purchase! x
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Very pretty!! I must try this- and/or Benefit Dallas... I am dying to try that little gem :o) xx
ReplyDelete@make-up meow - they really do :) x
ReplyDelete@gillian - it's a great back up :) and at £2.50 it's a great bargain :) x
@jade - I know how you feel i'm not a bronzer gal either :) this is a great item to start out with x
@hannah - the quality is not on par with say chanel etc but for £2.50 I really do think it by far exceeds its price tag :) x
@hannah - It is the only blush I would save from a fire haha! I do love my dallas more than any sane person should x
ReplyDeleteGreat review! I've been loving this bronzer the past week and find it to be great as it doesn't look cakey or too dark on my uber pale skin ha x
ReplyDelete@kirsty - haha :) i'm so glad you like it too! x
ReplyDeleteThis looks gorgeous, I love how it looks in the pan! xx
ReplyDeleteI think it'd look ashy on me but I really like it ! I can see it on a romantic FOTD as much as a glam one.
ReplyDeleteMay have to pick this up!
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Nice product thanks for the review, take care and happy new year!
ReplyDelete@melanie - its just so pretty in the pan isn't it :) x
ReplyDelete@eden - aww that is a shame but I agree it does have potential to turn ashy x
@vicky - great :) and I will do tonight :) x
@silvia - thank you :) x
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ReplyDeleteI bought the English Rose one and found it was a lot more pink than in the pan so looked ridiculous on my pale skin! This one looks more muted though so might grab it as they're so cheap! I really like the GOSH bronzers as blush too atm xxx
ReplyDelete@maria - thank you :) x
ReplyDelete@daisy - how odd I had trouble getting any colour at all from english rose, i'm now wondering if I had a dud! x
I picked this up recently too & after a few tries, I really do like! The colour is lovely as well as pigmentation!Been using it as both a contour & blush :D Can't complain really at that price! :D
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