Cezanne Cheek Stick Review

Color: 02 (Coral)
Available in 2 shades (the other shade is 03 Rose) in Singapore.
  A third shade is available in other countries.
Contains 5 grams
Price: SGD15.90
Made in Japan

Cezanne is new to Singapore and i wanted to try it. I choose a blush stick because at the time, my only cream blush is from Canmake, which is amazing by the way. I wanted more variety in my cream blush department :)

PRO

• Easy and smooth application

• Long-lasting

• Shade is very pretty

• Packaging is pretty and sturdy

• Inexpensive for the quality

• Not scented

CON

• Very little product in a tube (5 gm), will not last very long if used daily
• Only 2 shades available in Singapore (A third shade is available in other countries)

APPLICATION |  I believe this is meant to be applied directly onto cheeks.  I swipe 2 strips across my cheeks, use fingers with tapping motions to blend. Then I add an additional short swipe to the part I want more pigmentation and blend with fingers.  Super easy.  I do not set with powder as cream blushes are mean to look skin-like and natural, like you are naturally flushing.  But you can also add powder blush over to further extend the longevity of the blush.

I also tried applying with a cushion sponge. (I use this method with my favorite cream blush from Canmake.)  I use a cushion sponge to pick up product from the tube, then apply on cheeks. This does not work as well with Cezanne because I don’t get enough pigmentation.  I need to repeat multiple times and ‘waste’ more product.  This is the reason I think it is formulated for applying directly to the skin.

LONG-LASTING |  Lasts 5 hours for me before fading. By the 9 hour mark, its almost disappeared. This is pretty good considering I do not set it.

SHADE |  The color I purchased is Coral (02).  It is a very pretty peach that looks natural and healthy.  It contains very fine shimmers, making skin look more natural and glowy without obvious glitters.  This will work for fair skin, maybe up to fair-medium skintone. Shade range is very limited. 

PACKAGING |  Packaging is very pretty and girly, very appealing.  It is also sturdy and closes tightly to keep product fresh.  Remember to close tightly after using, you hear a click when it is closed properly.

PRICE |  It costs SGD15.90 for 5 grams.  You can wait for 20% sale to buy it – SGD12.70 which isn’t too bad for the quality.

L’oreal Lightouring Dual Stick   SGD22.90, 8gm - SGD2.86

Cezanne Cheek Stick    SGD15.9, 5gm – SGD3.20/gm
Maybelline Master Flush Stick   SGD19.90, 6gm - SGD3.30

Nars The Multiple    SGD60/14gm - SGD4.30/gm

3CE blush stick cost    SGD34, 7gm – SGD4.90/gm

Fenty Match Stix Shimmer Skinstick    SGD37, 7.1gm – SGD5.20/gm

FRAGRANCE |  It doesn’t seem to be scented, which is a huge plus for me. I do not like heavily scented makeup or skincare.

My skin type  |  My cheeks are normal to dry

Weather  |  Humid & hot weather outdoors, cold and dry airconditioned indoors.

SUMMARY |  I recommend this product, however, i prefer Canmake's cream blush just a little more.

3CE Mood Recipe Matte Lip Color & Square Hand Mirror First Impressions

Lipstick Color: Mellow Flower #221
(Official description: A feminine rosy red color)
Available in 5 shades
Price: SGD15 (Price from Qoo)
Made in Korea

Hand Held Mirror
Dimension: 21.6cm x 12cm; Actual mirror size 11cm x 11cm
Price: SGD20 (Price from Qoo)
Made in Korea



Let’s start with the mirror, since there will be less to talk about.

I love the mirror! It looks beautiful in person and its very good quality. There is no distortion in the mirror. The plastic handle feels smooth and almost alittle suede like. I don’t know how to describe it but it feels really nice in the hands. The size of the mirror is just right for the full face.

Now the lipstick ...

Pigmentation - Its very pigmented.

Finish - This is a matte lipstick but it does not look overly dry. I have very dry lips but this does not make my lips more dry than usual. 

Lasting power - when a thick layer is applied, it does stain the cup when i drink. But when i pat off excess with a tissue, the remaining color is still quite vibrant but it doesn’t come off when i drink. Quite impressive! 

I wore it over 4-5 hours and only had a yogurt during that time.  It started feeling alittle uncomfortable, dry when i entered airconditioning environment.  I applied lipbalm over it and it stopped feeling dry.  Applying lipbalm over it doesn't disturb the lipcolor, but it will leave marks on cups.  

After eating frozen yogurt, it looks alittle patchy up close.  The parts nearest to the insides of my mouth starts wearing off but its not obvious from a normal human distance (ie. an arms length away).  If i had eaten a meal, it will probably need reapplication.  I clean it off with neutrogena oil free eye makeup remover (2 phase) and it comes right off.  There is no staining to the lips, but it does adhere to the skin very well.

Smell - i’m happy to report this is fragrance free or at least it does not contain perfume. There is a faint scent that’s non offensive.  

Packaging - the texture is similar to the mirror. Smooth and alittle suede like, feels very nice indeed.  However i’m not a fan of square lipstick tubes, they are bulky and the square edges just doesn’t feel as good as round tubes.

Overall - Very impressed with both items. 3CE can be quite pricey but i feel they are worth paying more for. I will try other products from this brand in the future.

It applies better on the lips vs skin as the texture of our lips are different when compared with our body