Sisley L'Orchidee Highlighter Blush


Spring/Summer 2013 has been the months for pretty powder make-up products and today I have Sisley's offering - Sisley L'Orchidee...I have no idea or desire to attempt to pronounce that out loud! Unlike the other  beautiful embossed powder blushes I have reviewed in the last few weeks this has an added highlighting quality so you save money and time. If you do like the look of Sisley L'Orchidee Highlighter Blush you will have to move quickly as it is limited edition.

Sisley L'Orchidee Highlighter Blush
Sisley L'Orchidee Highlighter Blush
Sisley L'Orchidee Highlighter Blush
Sisley L'Orchidee Highlighter Blush
Sisley L'Orchidee Highlighter Blush

Sisley L'Orchidee is presented within a shiny chrome case which hints at the beauty held within. In a sentence it is visually stunning and sturdy, complete with a mirror. Once you open up the compact you are greeted with a large pink brown blush/bronzer with Sisley's signature Orchid symbol taking center place. The Orchid is constructed of two shades a deep coral pink and a light bronze. The blush does have a smattering of gold overlay to add to the intricate design but after one use that is all but gone. The petals that construct the orchid  are fairly small and not the best shape to use as individual shades unless you choose to use the palette as eyeshadows.

Sisley L'Orchidee Highlighter Blush
Sisley L'Orchidee Highlighter Blush
Sisley L'Orchidee Highlighter Blush

As mentioned above Sisley L'Orchidee is best used when you combine all three shades together which merge to form a bright pink coral with a golden undertone and slight shimmer finish. Truthfully Sisley L'Orchidee is not all that different from MAC's Stereo Rose both in colour and finish. I honestly didn't think the final blush shade would be half as pretty or flattering when I initially looked at the pan but rest assure the coral hue brightens the skin without being overly shimmer based and is a great blush for the upcoming summer. Although Sisley L'Orchidee has a slight shimmer finish it doesn't highlight or emphasis imperfections such as enlarged pores but rather it gives a healthy lit from within glow. In all honesty I don't really deem Sisley L'Orchidee to be a highlighter (maybe on deeper skin tones?) but a radiance inducing blush that allows you to skip highlighting the cheeks should you wish. On my oily skin with a primer Sisley L'Orchidee wore for around 9 hours before it began to fade.

Sisley L'Orchidee Highlighter Blush* £60 via House of Fraser - link
-* PR sample sent for consideration of review.

Random Fact - Vanilla is a species of orchid.