Joues Contraste Powder Blush in Rouge is one of the two blushers from pre-fall Chanel Byzance Makeup Collection which was launched in Singapore beginning of the month. It contains 4g of product, like rest of the Joues Contraste Powder Blushes and it retails at S$65.
I would describe Rouge as a deep carmine with golden sparkles which reflects light beautifully. It also bares the unique scent found in most Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blushes.
Swatches above taken indoor without flash and below taken indoor with flash.
This is one of the most pigmented blushers I have from Chanel. The colour payoff is superb – almost identical to what you see in the pan. Texture seems to be similar with rest of the range – soft and powdery. Easy to blend and blends out evenly.
I went through my collection trying to find similar shades to compare but not much luck.
However, I have picked a few out of the bunch and swatched them side-by-side so you get the idea of Rouge’s colour payoff against the rest. NARS Powder Blush in Taos actually came quite close in terms of colour payoff but Taos’ golden sparkles are more intense and concentrated. I find Chanel Powder Blush in In Love has a similar undertone but Rouge is darker, deeper and more pigmented. When I got Chanel Powder Blush in Reflex, I thought it’s quite pigmented but it’s really not when compared to Rouge. Rouge has less of a golden sheen found in Reflex although both contain some kind of golden sparkles.
Personally, I think the Joues Contraste Powder Blush in Rouge is worth looking at because of how pigmented it is. I believe it will look stunning on most skin tones but if you are fair, remember to be really light handed – a little goes a long way. Like most blushers with sparkles, it’s good to gently pat on the colour instead of brushing on – the sparkles will get everywhere.
This shade can be worn lightly across the cheeks or a tad heavier under the cheek bones. It’s subtle in a way that’s not.
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Oh!!! Is it limited edtn??? Oh no!!! Ahaha!!! I’ve been saying that alot lately in your posts?!!!
I believe the entire collection is limited edition and each country only carry very limited stock.
Hi hi, I’m a random reader of yours! 😀 I’ve a dupe for this! I swatched Rouge and realised my blush from a Japanese brand ADDICTION in the shade “Revenge”; it’s the exact same red, just without the golden sparkles– exactly how I like it! It gives me a glowy look without any shimmers/ glitters, so it looks super sophisticated and is even appropriate for daywear/ office! You really should check out ADDICTION blushers, really awesome! 😀
Hi Yuan De,
Thank you for pointing out a dupe.
I am not sure if ADDICTION is available where I am..
Hahaha yes it’s not available here in SG! My dad’s colleague went to Japan and I gave her my shopping list! 😀 but if you ever go to Japan, do try it; their shades are wonderful!
It’s reminiscent of NARS as the lady behind ADDICTION once worked for NARS as their International Makeup Director! :):):)
Hi Yuan De,
Oh, will keep ADDICTION in mind the next time I travel =)
Thanks..
Hi Joey 🙂 in your opinion, is Rouge too pigmented if you are fair skinned? Would you recommend it? Thanks! 😉
Hi Milktea,
Sorry about the late reply!!
Rouge is very pigmented and I think it will give more than just a “blushing” look, maybe something like you have just exercised – went for jog kind of reddness.
It will look pretty on fair skin but you got to go very light handed =)
Thanks so much for the swatches. I really want to pick up Rouge but I’m terrified it will bring out the redness in my cheeks. Your photos are beautiful!
You are welcome Kristie..
It’s a beautiful colour, perhaps you wanna pop by the store and try?
I hv yet to wear this since I got it. I shall get to it in the coming week. The In Love swatch look really pretty!
IMO, In Love is very pretty and the colour payoff is “wow” but looks blah next to Rouge..