Hey, sweet cheeks.

I have to blog about this new blush that I got before it becomes yesterday's news (it's actually last week's news, but I haven't had a chance to write about it) I have been very loyal to Clinique's cream blush in a tube the past couple of years, but when I went to Sephora the other day, I had Ollie with me, which means I had all of 5 seconds to find something new before he escaped from the stroller and started "testing out" all the makeup. They make it so hard to even maneuver a stroller in there, so I don't think they would appreciate a little man running around and eating all the delicious looking products. The last time I brought Nathan in there, he let go of his precious balloon and cried so much until a disgruntled employee went and got a ladder and fished it out of the most awkward spot above the cash registers. The Goldwassers bring the fun!

Anyway, it was extremely slow in the store, so the makeup people were forced to come over and chat with the woman with the toddler who was throwing crackers everywhere. I know these women work in a makeup haven, but do all of them need to look like clowns? I was half afraid Ollie was either going to scream and hide under his blanket or ask for a balloon animal. The lighting isn't the friendliest either, which only overemphasized everyone looking like they were ready to hit an Oscar party. I was feeling kind of rushed and probably would have taken the first thing she threw in my hand, but she took the time to explain all the benefits of Tarte Cheek Stain. I can't remember anything of what she actually said, because again, Ollie looked like he was going to take a bite out of crime, but I liked the color and the fact that it was a gel (I used to use a gel prior to a cream), she also said it would last 2 years, so that sold me. There's no way I will develop bright rosy cheeks within 2 years on my own, unless my kids embarrass me, which very well may happen. (think Ollie hugging the cute dad at drop off repeatedly like he doesn't get enough love)

I've been lucky enough to like everything I've purchased in the past month or so. I love this blush! It goes on sticky feeling because it is gel like, but it literally stains your cheeks like someone just pinched them, or you just ran for a few minutes. The sticky feeling goes away after you rub it in and stays on for a long time. The result is natural, flushed, cheeks that makes this tired momma look a little more chipper during the day. Combine that with coffee or sugar free Redbull and I might even pass for a functioning member of society. Holla!