I have been exploring Addiction‘s various blusher products with different textures. I have written about the cream-based Cheek Stick in 14 Damask Rose and the powder-based Blush in 04 Amazing, and today I will be focusing on the liquid-based Cheek Polish in 06 Tadzio.
Addiction Cheek Polish in 06 Tadzio (アディクション チークポリッシュ 06 タッジオ/ 奧可玹 肌嫩粉顏頰彩蜜 06 美少男達秋, ¥2800) was released in Japan in fall 2013 (when Cheek Polish was launched with seven shades). (It is still available.) It is a well-pigmented berry pink with an above-medium color depth. (It looks a little warmer when worn.) It has a watery consistency, and it is applied with the brush applicator attached to the lid (similar to the brush applicator of a nail varnish). It has a satiny finish with no shimmer, and it has a very good staying power.
This is a very pigmented blusher and I have to use it very light-handedly. (I recommend one or two small dabs of the product on each cheek. Make sure that you scrape off the excess on the applicator before applying the product on the cheeks.) Once the product is on the cheeks, there is enough time to spread and blend the product. (I use a gentle patting motion.) It is possible to use it over a powder foundation.
I like both its color and its finish. The rosy-cheeked look with a satiny finish looks natural and flattering. It is not a subtle look but it manages to look natural enough.
Overall I like the product, as the tone of the color and the shimmerless finish appeal to me. However, this is not a product I will go for when I am in a rush. I do need to take my time to be very light-handed with it and to blend it properly to achieve an ideal look.
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