The Revlon Powder Blush ($9.98 at Walmart) has been around for a while, but the packaging got an update a few years back. I’m unsure if the formula was changed when they updated this packaging since I hadn’t tried it when it came in the previous format. However, since at least 2020 (when I first tried the formula), it has been in this square compact with a large window and no longer has an included brush.

Walmart lists Revlon Mauvelous (not affiliated) as a satin finish, but I would expect to see more sheen from that type of finish. However, it is not a flat matte or shimmery, so I can also see why they called it a satin. I wouldn’t consider this formula messy, but it is a little powdery, which becomes more apparent over time. What I mean by that is that I didn’t notice that it was powdery when it was brand new. Regardless, it blends easily. I’ve used it with several different brushes, both synthetic and natural hair, and it works easily each time. It sits nicely on my dry skin type, even on days when I do not set my foundation with powder. It doesn’t accentuate any of my texture and always looks smooth. It wears well throughout the day, and I’ve never noticed any fading.

The Revlon Powder Blush also has good pigmentation, but I would consider it buildable. I need a few layers to get the pigment I want for my NARS Tahoe/Estee Lauder 4W4 skin tone. However, I apply makeup in light layers as a rule. If you load up your brush, I don’t think you’ll have an issue with the pigment. I would be concerned, however, that if you have a much darker skin tone than me, it would be annoying to build this up as much as needed. In addition, as far as I can tell, there is only 1 deeper shade in this blush line called 033 Very Berry. It is not uncommon for drugstore brands to have limited shade ranges, but it would be nice if there was more shade selection. The Revlon website lists 14 shades (not affiliated), but I typically only see 3 or 4 shades available in physical stores.

Comparison Swatches (Revlon Mauvelous, NARS Dolce Vita, and MAC Desert Rose)

I guess that’s all I can say. Sometimes, I hesitate to post blush reviews because I don’t have much to say about them, especially if I don’t have problems using them. The Revlon Powder Blush has a good formula that always works for me. However, this line has different finishes (matte, satin, shimmer), so I can’t say how any of the other shades might work out. The last thing I’ll point out is for value shoppers. The Revlon Powder Blush has 5g of product, a lot less than some blushes and only a little less than others. I still think it is a good amount for the price, but it is something to keep in mind. A few drugstore blushes I’m a fan of that have more product are the e.l.f. Primer Infused blush (10g, $7), the Covergirl Trublend So Flushed High Pigment Blush (9.5g, $8.98), and the Wet n Wild Color Icon Blush (6g, $3.99).

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