Review & Swatches: BECCA Cosmetics Mineral Blush - Gypsy

Today, I am sharing with you today an item I regret purchasing. You will recognize it from my birthday haul from last week. It's BECCA's mineral blush in the shade "Gypsy" which is described as a ballerina pink. It can be found at Sephora for $32. It comes in a rubberized packaging (similar to the Nars packaging) with a metal top. I actually really like the packaging and it feels quite substantial in my hand. It comes with a mirror in the lid which is convenient.

When I swatched it in Sephora I immediately fell in love because shimmery pink blushes are right up my alley. It swatched as a beautiful light pink with golden shimmer. I immediately grabbed one to bring home with me. I was really excited to try it because I've heard such great things about BECCA blushes. However, I ended up being sorely disappointed. Although this blush swatched beautifully on the back of my hand, its way too light on my face. It barely shows up even when I build it up and when I look in the mirror I can barely see any pink - I mostly see just gold shimmer. 

BECCA Cosmetics Mineral Blush - Gypsy

Swatched in natural light
Left: heavy swatch Right: blended out

The blush itself is smooth and feels creamy but its a bit powdery kicks up a lot of dust when I dip my brush in it. I don't have anything against this blush besides the color. I just chose the wrong shade for my skin tone. I will be heading back to Sephora to return this and might pick up another shade that's better suited for me. I have my eye on Damselfly or Flowerchild. I'll definitely share with you what I end up exchanging it for.