Sleek Blush in Pomegranate - Possible Dupe?

Just a few days ago, I mentioned in my Sleek Blush Haul & Swatches post that I didn't own a color like Pomegranate.  I have take that back, because I now realized that I have a Milani blush that is very similar.  When I say this is a possible dupe, I don't mean it's exactly the same.  I just mean that they have a very similar look on my cheeks.

 This is the Sleek blush in Pomegranate and the Milani Baked Blush in Red Vino.

Sleek blush in Pomegranate, Milani Baked Blush in Red Vino

Pomegranate has a bit more berry, while Red Vino has a bit more red.  Pomegranate does have some shimmer, but Milani has more obvious glitter in it.  I love Milani Baked Blush, even though it has glitter.  I think it gives a gorgeous glow.  When they are sheered out on my cheeks, I think they have a very similar effect.

Sleek blush in Pomegranate, Milani Baked Blush in Red Vino

Pomegranate is more pigmented, so I barely tap my brush in this blush once and blend well.  I think most baked products require a little more work to build up the color, but Milani's baked products are a bit softer and less dry than most baked products that I have tried.


Have you tried either of these blushes?  What do you think?

Sleek Blush Haul & Swatches

I have wanted to try Sleek blush for a long while. A highly pigmented blush in a "sleek" compact at drugstore prices? Yes, please! So why didn't I buy Sleek blush sooner? Until recently, shipping to the U.S. was a deal breaker for me.

Sleek recently redesigned their website and offered all of their products for 20% off. It took all of my self-control to limit myself to 3 blushes. There were so many other products I wanted to try!

Each blush is regularly $5.99. I paid $17.14 for 3 individual blushes, including $2.77 for shipping. If I remember correctly, it was going to be about $10 to ship one or two blushes the last time I looked. I think it used to be flat rate shipping, and now it seems to be based on weight or quantity. I am so glad they decided to make shipping more affordable!
 

First off, let's talk about how much I love the packaging. I just love the solid black, sophisticated look! The compacts are smaller than I imagined, but they will easy to store and stack. They also have a nice mirror. They don't look like a $6 blush. They definitely look high end. Here is the list of ingredients on the back of the blush.

All three blushes that I purchased have shimmer. For some reason, I didn't pick any matte blushes when I placed my order. I have read that Rose Gold is yet another dupe for NARS Orgasm, but my initial reaction is that it's not.

Sleek blush in Rose Gold

Sunrise is a beautiful, bronzy color.

Sleek blush in Sunrise

Pomegranate surprised me. I don't think I have any blush this bold. I knew it was going to be bold, but wow.

Sleek blush in Pomegranate

They have a strong, perfumed make-up scent. I would imagine it will fade, but I'm hoping it doesn't irritate my skin.

Here are light swatches...

Sleek blush in Rose Gold, Sunrise,  and Pomegranate

... and heavier swatches. You can see how beautiful and pigmented these blushes are!

I will have to do a full review once I have had a chance to really use the blush. If I like them, I will have to try the Blush by 3 next. I have been addicted to blush recently, so I already want more, especially now that I have seen how beautiful the compacts are!

Sleek MakeUP - 20% off, plus reduced shipping

I have really been wanting to try Sleek MakeUP for a long time.  I have heard so many reviews that they offer high quality products at drugstore prices.  SleekMakeUP is sold in the United Kingdom, and the shipping for one blush used to be around $10!

The good news is that they have recently revamped their website, and shipping for one blush is now $2.37!  As an added bonus, they are offering 20% off their entire website (no coupon code needed) until September 5th!   

I took this opportunity to order a three blushes that I had my eye on.  I'm trying to resist the urge to order an eyeshadow palette and eyeliner that I have heard great things about.

I will swatch and review the blushes once I receive them, but I would imagine it will take a while, especially since they are coming all the way from the UK.