Best Things in Beauty : Burberry Light Glow in No. 08 Misty Blush

maybe you remember me mentioning that i put an order again after i received the Burberry Beauty Brush because i was so blown away how quick they delivered. i'm crazy. but i'm also crazy about blushes, so it's balanced out haha.
after studying the posts on Burberry Beauty by Sabrina from The Beauty Look i chose two shades - her blog is always the most helpful for me! one of them being No. 08 Misty Blush. it's one of three new shades that were released this spring as permanent additions to Burberry's range (which now includes 8 shades).
again, it arrived quickly via UPS as an express delivery (that's normally charged with 20€ but at that time luckily was for free).
for only two blushes, i received a huuge box, in it a big gift bag (and again, the invoice came in its own classy envelope hehehe) - luxury begins with unpacking, huh? one could think i bought a trench coat seeing that massive bag ;)
the blush has a velvet pouch with the signature Nova Check pattern, which is also engraved in the lid of the compact and embossed in the powder itself. it houses in a square metallic looking (plastic being) reflective pewter compact with magnetic closure. i somewhat dislike the packaging because you can't open it more than about 95° - i find that very uncomfortable and think that the lid always holds off the light making the blush appearing darker and uninviting.
it includes a flat angled brush that is made of soft natural hair. very usable but i can't think of any occasion being without my beloved brushes ;)
the powder smells very perfume-y, a strong powdery sweet and clean scent - not for everyone. i'm not a fan but i can bear with it.
Misty is a matte light cool toned pink. i have to admit that i was a bit disappointed when i first saw & swatched it (since it reminded me of some pale pink blushes i already own), but it quickly won my heart because applied, it shows its real quality with a brilliant texture. it's not too soft and powdery but very fine and velvety smooth. the matte texture is one of the best mattes i have encountered until today, not chalky at all but satiny and soft looking. it really evens out your skin and conceals enlarged pores and unevenness on the cheek area, creating a porcellain-skin. i really love such beautifying matte textures which are also found with the Guerlain Blush 4 Éclats blushes and (although not as intense) in NARS' matte blushes. it has a medium pigmentation and applies and blends evenly.
the colour warms up a tiny bit on my skin and creates a soft pink glow on me without visible shimmer, but as the finish is so subtle, i could easily wear an additional highlighting product without looking too shiny. it lasts all day on me although it gets more and more "natural looking" throughout the day when it melts with my skin oils and appears less cool toned. altogether a very beautiful blush for the texture although the colour is not very unique. and the packaging is odd.
Burberry blushes contain 7g and cost 38€. they're available on burberry.com.