Friday, June 10, 2011

Spotlight: R&R Blushes!

I know this is totally late but I can't help not posting about these babies. Rock and Republic blushes are by far the best blushes ever - aesthetically gorgeous with intense pigmentation and pure luxuriousness. Can't seem to get enough of them. They were on sale at Hautelook a few months ago and I was so sad I wasn't able to get any of them! They were only $20 each (orig $40) and people had various coupon codes so we could get them for less than $10. I'm now buying them on eBay o_o They've been discontinued sadly. I wish I knew why because they are of top notch quality. Top notch.




I own Immoral and X-Rated. Immoral is an intense orange coral with no shimmers. X-Rated is a bright red, hot pink blush also with no shimmers. I wish I owned more and i am on a hunt to get them so if you know anyone selling them, please let me know! =)



X-Rated



Immoral

I love these madly. I think these blushes will last for a lifetime, truly. These swatches were done with a light swipe. I think a stippling brush or fan brush would be very appropriate since the pigmentation is so dense :)

Here's my FOTD - 

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Products I used:

Face
Clarins Everlasting Foundation in Ivory - Do you guys want a review of this foundation?
R&R Immoral blush
Mac blot powder

Eyes
Wet n' Wild Greed Palette 
Loreal Telescopic Mascara

Lips
NYX Indian Pink Round Lipstick
Smith's Rosebud Salve on top

I noticed I don't use a very complex amount of things. It's too complicated to think in the mornings. I also hardly use eyeliner but I'm going to start incorporating them into my daily looks.

Hope you're all enjoying your Friday! It looks like kayaking is going to be scheduled another weekend since it's going to be foggy and in the 60s in Santa Cruz.

Thoughts on the R&R blushes? Do any of you not like them? I want to hear your thoughts! :)

Talk to you all soon!



38 comments:

Catherine Au Jong said...

Nice tutorial :)))

mandy said...

The R&R blushes look great! The look scarily pigmented but it looks so natural on you. Did you have to use a very light hand when you applied it?
I hate it when brands that actually come out with great products that a ton of people love choose to discontinue the items. Bummer! I'm sad that I missed out on these...=(

l y n said...

You look so pretty and the blush suits you very well! I've been seeing R&R popping up around beauty blogs and they look great. Sadly, they're not available where I am.

laura said...

Oh no! I can't believe they're being discontinued! I have been wanting to purchase them for a while now, but I like actually seeing them physically (as opposed to buying on the internet) gah! can't believe that!

Donna said...

i wonder why they're being discontinued. i was one of the unfortunate ones who never got to try any of their blushes :( looove the immoral shade!

breakingrumours said...

wow it looks so good and pigmented. i will keep an eye for anyone selling this,if i do know ill let you know :)

Makeup and Mutts said...

Immoral is so gorgeous! I love the fancy packaging, haha :)

Mandy said...

Immoral gives you the most lovely flush of color! I have wanted to try R&R makeup for quite some time, unfortunately it has been out of my price range since day one. Now, with them being discontinued, I may never get to experience R&R makeup... oh well. :-(

Angie | Pandaphilia.com said...

the first pic is PERFECT! :) i like these bright colours you got. i have immoral and tease and i use tease every single day. it WILL last a lifetime xD

Unknown said...

I have 4 of these ^_^ X-rated is a favorite of mine the winter - it seems so holiday-ish to me! And u pull off Immoral really well :) I read a lot of reviews with people being turned off Immoral cuz of the orangeyness but now that oranges are all the rage, it's perfect ^_^

Pammy said...

X-rated looks really pretty! Immoral looks lovely on you though. :)

Valerie Zhang said...

Gorgeous!! I love orange blush!

Frances said...

they are discontinued?!?!?!?!?! WHAT?!?!???? I was hoping I could own some in the future =((((( the swatches look freaking amazing. Actually the first swatches that made me want to actually buy the blushes O_O they look so subtle and pretty on you! ^_^

mimi said...

wow NOWAY!!! They are being discontinued!?? I wanted to buy these SO badly! T___T I like X rated! How much were they on eBay when you bought them?~

Miss Shopcoholic said...

Immortal looks good on you!

Lisa said...

i know this is about the R&R blushes.. but i just have to say i LOVE YOUR HAIR!! your bangs are so cute and i love how your hair frames your face and shows off your gorgeous cheekbones!

Hollie said...

OMG OMG! those blushes are just gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

I liked how you applied Immoral there... subtle but very pretty! gives you a gorgeous glow!

Jen said...

Love the blush colours!! They're really nice! :O
Great photos too!! Love the tutorial~ Thanks!

Debbie said...

Hi,
Nice blog!
Great post. :D
I follow you!!!
xX

Lilladylife said...

oh so nice!!!! i always ranted R&R blushes bc they look AMAZING!!!!!! but i guess since theyre discontinuing their m/u no more! such a shame bc ur photos highlight how amazing they are!

ThisIsAlx said...

omgg I always wanted their blushes because i love the packaging!!!!! s2

I think i much rather live in the U.S LOL..shopping is just soo much cheaper there =[ and u guys have soo many warehouses/outlets ims oo jealous!!

Audrey said...

Oh, the packaging is so nice and I love how bright they are! ^^

Dovey said...

Immoral looks amazing when swatched! Not to mention the packaging is amazing. I don't have any R&R's since they're hard to get your hands on--- maybe if we're lucky they'll come back??

ShinyPrettyThings said...

i LOVE R&R blushes! I was able to get my hands on 3 of them before they became impossible to track down >.< I wished they wouldn't be discontinued!

Anonymous said...

I love R&R blushes as well! Maybe they only got hyped up after they were discontinued haha. Funny how you hardly use eyeliner -- I ONLY use eyeliner -- need to start playing around with shadows again!

Tiff said...

Oooh I have never tried anything from R&R but that orange blush actually looks like a cool toned one... or maybe I am just seeing things! I've always wanted to try orange blush but they really clash with my cool skin... but this one looks like it might work :).

And I love how cosmetic companies have to make their cosmetics sound super sexy... what is the point?!

Riya~ said...

Love the blush, I actaully own one and I also tagged you on my blog!

Unknown said...

You look so cute! I love both the blush! The colors are so pigmented and pretty!!

Unknown said...

These are sooo amazing! I am really sad I can't get them!!

Cominica said...

omg! the x-rated blush is soo adorable. the color is make me drooollinggg 0_0
and you FOTD is so natural, love it,
u have a sweet smile!

Noniek said...

I also have x-rated! After see your swatch, I want to collect Immoral too! Nice coral swatch.

Dana Yoshimizu said...

I have never used R&R blushes before. but it seems like everyone on blogger already has. I'm missing out!! >__<


<3,
Dana

Unknown said...

I looooove my R&R blushes! I have Xrated too and love it for the winter. I was turned off by how orange Immoral looks in the pan but I'm surprised to see that it's actually a very pretty coral color when swatched. I just wish it was easier to get the other colors though - they seem to be carrying a very limited stock at most retailers now :(

Mara said...

I love love love R&R blushes. They are so pigmentated and so high quality. I was so lucky to have gotten 6 of them when they were in stock and for only $15 a blush. I hope they bring them back b/c I have a few shades I still want to get.

Red Lips, Black Hair said...

I've never tried R&R but Immoral looks gorgeous! I can't believe they were discontinued cause they were so popular. You make long bangs look fabulous! Gorgeous woman!

hevn said...

Wow, the blushers looks great on you, It looks really subtle and very natural! <3

frecklesspeckles said...

Thanks for commenting on my blog. I really want to get my hands on R&R blushes! I hope they sell these again....