Paul & Joe Gel Blush, Bright and Buildable Blush Makeup, Water-Based Gel Makeup Blush with Hydrating Oils for Dewy, Radiant Finish, Subtle Coral Cheek Tint, 03 Poached Peach, 0.71 oz

A very pretty subtle blush that really last all day. I was afraid it was going to be to light for my light to medium skin tone but it does add a nice natural flush to my skin. As far as the packaging goes,the product was flipped to the cover,but was able to get it back into the bottom container. All in all a nice product looking forward to trying more from Paul and How when in France.

I really like the texture and easy application, but there is no pigment. I am very fair skinned and even when I tried to build the color up there wasn’t a pay off.

Update: This review was originally only for the shade Raspberry Coulis. I have since received Sommelière (5) and like the best of the shades I have tried. It is much deeper but a pure, buildable red flush. Both are lovely but I do feel the deeper red, when applied sparingly, gives me the best glow of them all with the Raspberry coming in second. I added pics of the deeper shade for you to compare. It is a deep red but the pics give it an orange cast. There is no orange in the blush.Review:This blush is very pigmented and lasts for a long time on my cheeks. The shade Raspberry Coulis (4) is a raspberry/deep pink shade. It's a little bright for my skin but I can easily tone it down by applying less or using powder over it. The jar is a simple round one and there's quite a bit of product in it. Swirl a finger in the bouncy gel and dot it on then apply. It can be worn alone or over foundation.This blush was made in Japan and everyone knows (or should know) that Asian beauty products tend to be amazing. I like this blush. It reminds me a bit of Tarte's gel blush except that it is more concentrated and less sticky. It isn't sticky at all. It is a stain blush which you could also use on your lips if you wanted to. I tried it and it looked good and lasted. The scent is great. Very appealing but I can't describe it. Nothing too strong, just....nice.I am quite happy to have found a blush like this. My dry skin doesn't love powder blush and cream blush wears away fast. This gel blush stays on as long as I keep my makeup on. I removed a star because it is a bit bright for my skin and finger application can lead to bacteria growth. I still have no qualms about using this though and have it on right now!

The blush gave a subtle (yet buildable) wash of color when applied with fingers and reasonable staying power throughout the day though not withstanding a full 8 hour work day. Color was more pink than coral/peach as I was expecting. I ended up returning the product because I am sensitive to smells and it was overly perfumed for me to comfortably use.

This blush is amazing. It imparts a natural flush, which feels cooling upon application, and then melts down in a few minutes. It feels a bit "moussier" than gel-like; however, the longevity is great. It lasts for hours.

I didn’t realize when I ordered this that it has parabens - specifically methylparaben. Parabens have been identified as a cancer causing ingredient. It is used as a preservative to extend the shelf life of the product. This product even has a warning about potential cancer causing ingredients which is required to be labeled in the state of California - see my photo. Parabens have been banned in the UK because of the toxicity. The manufacturer has other alternatives for preservatives that are much safer than parabens, but some manufacturers are still using parabens because they are inexpensive and very effective on preventing molds and allowing them to keep them in stock for longer periods of time - thus increasing their profit margin. This product is made in Japan. The ingredient list on the package is tiny text and the only way to read it is with a magnifying glass. I did that and discovered it has methylparaben. I’ve included a photo so you can zoom in an see the ingredients.Mine arrived with the gel blob attached to the lid of the container. I took a knife and pried it off and it was easy to put it back in the base. My first photo shows how it was attached to the lid of the container and the second photo shows after I put the blob back in the base.This is a fairly expensive product for what you’re getting. I can not recommend it to anyone.

The product is not what I expected. The color disappears immediately after applying on the skin.

Love this! Feels so wonderful going on, beautiful color & stays on!