I am the newest member of the cream blush — specifically of Lancôme Color Design Blush — bandwagon. I have this in Prêt a Plum, and I am dying to get my hands on more colours from this line.
It was actually an unforeseen gem from some blushes I received from a fellow blogger (you know who you are!). Before I tried it, I had no intentions of ever buying cream blushes fearing that they will:
- be sticky,
- be difficult to blend, and
- melt off my face.
Luckily for me, Lancôme Color Design Blush is none of the above.
Swatches of Prêt a Plum
Lancôme really hit the nail on the head on the cream blush texture. The blush is a deliciously smooth cream-to-powder formula that is idiot-proof. It has a very slight dewy finish, so it looks like your skin, only blushing. 
It has great staying power when worn on its own, but my favourite way to wear it is layered under a complementing powder blush. Even on my oily skin, the colour on my cheeks lasts all day. Can you imagine? A blush that lasts through the greasies and sweat, and does not rub off on my iPhone? Pretty impressive, no?
I decided to Google reviews of this product and it only returned a handful of results. I’m really surprised that this doesn’t get more love from beauty blogs, because it is the best cheek product I have come across. I have no complaints about this blush. Oh, actually I do have one: I don’t own all the colours. Love this. Rating: A+.
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lovely color! I am not a fan of cream blushes because of my oily skin, but after reading your review, i cannot wait to try it. just have to find out if its available here in Philippines.
Raech
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Ooh let me know if you do find and try it.
I’m really impressed with this.
Thanks for the review. I love cream blushes and this shade is beautiful. Can’t wait to try it!
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Oooh what are your other favourite cream blushes? I want to try more!
Yay! So glad you loved it! It is a beautiful blush and I agree – totally underrated! Love the new kitty!!! so adorable!
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LMAO! Best comment ever.
I totally love this blush. But I don’t seem to find the Pret a Plum or Petticoat Pink anywhere online. The US Lancome site says the blush is a last call item, are they discontinuing it? Thanks for any help
Hey Carolina! Actually I’m not so sure. The Canadian Lancome site still has them, so perhaps they are phasing it out where you are? Still that would NOT be good at all.