The Review: Josie Maran Coconut Watercolour Cheek Gelee

When my parents left for New York I sat down in front of the Sephora website and whittled my extensive U.S wish list down to a fair few products. The Josie Maran Watercolour Cheek Gelee was at the top of my list and after much imaginary beard scratching, I decided the shade “get away red” was the one for me.

On application it’s sheer, but build-able and the pinky-red shade gives a natural flush to the cheeks. I find this one’s best applied with a synthetic brush for more even coverage – for me this is the Real Techniques stippling brush which blends the product perfectly. It’ important not to go overboard with this one as it has amazing staying power – product over-load is slightly harder to undo than normal, but don’t sweat too much, a bit of blending with your foundation brush can often help the situation.

In the photo above I’ve applied a light layer, but it can be built up with a brush or fingers for a more pigmented look. The cream/water formula gives a lovely healthy sheen, and if you’re a fan of the dewy look this is definitely a blush that helps to add a dewy glow to the cheeks. It can also be dabbed onto the lips as a stain if you’re in need of an emergency lip product, so it’s even multi purpose. If you’re off to the states, or you have a friend who you can rope into taking your own extensive wish list, then pop this right at the top of your list!

29 Comments

  1. Jessica Choy
    22 Aug 2013 / 8:14 am

    It looks so natural and pretty on you ♥ Seems like the perfect product for summer!

    http://itsjessicachoy.blogspot.com/

  2. Anya
    22 Aug 2013 / 9:53 am

    I love this, it looks so nice. such a shame nobody i know is going to the usa 🙁

    www.crazylins.blogspot.co.uk

  3. Sarah morethanadored
    22 Aug 2013 / 10:13 am

    I've heard really mixed reviews about these but I think that the natural flush is gorgeous!

    Sarah | More Than Adored

  4. Jade Waterfield
    22 Aug 2013 / 10:15 am

    Oh wow that looks so juicy in the pot! Beautiful! And the colour looks so natural on you S, very pretty indeed!

    -Jade
    Gracious Silhouettes

  5. Annyss
    22 Aug 2013 / 10:24 am

    It looked very lovely and natural on you! I've only tried Topshop and NYX's cream blushes. Have never tried any other from different brand. I was afraid it will contribute more oiliness to my skin (oily-combo skin alert) but I do like the look of it on people most of the times.

  6. Rachel
    22 Aug 2013 / 10:54 am

    love this colour on you!

    Rachel xx

    Style Soup

  7. Sophie
    22 Aug 2013 / 11:17 am

    Tis looks like something to add to my list when I go to New York at Easter!
    Sophie
    x

  8. Una B.
    22 Aug 2013 / 11:27 am

    you look magnificent!
    what a lovely glow in your eyes and cheeks!

    http://unasrandomfashion.com
    http://unasrandomfashion.com

    <3

  9. Daphne Shen
    22 Aug 2013 / 11:43 am

    This is so pretty! I wish I picked it up when I was in the states! xx

    Daphne | Peanut Butter and Chocolate Life | bloglovin

  10. Lillian ParisianToBe
    22 Aug 2013 / 12:03 pm

    I live in the states and even I don't have this product. This shall change this weekend…. Gorgeous post!

    xo Lillian from parisiantobe.com

  11. Anna Blush
    22 Aug 2013 / 12:15 pm

    I just ordered one of these, super excited for it to arrive x

    http://anna-blush.blogspot.com

  12. 3Wildxx
    22 Aug 2013 / 12:52 pm

    It looks lovely on you, really natural and flushed!
    My friends going to New York in a few weeks so i will be adding this to my list im sending her off with 🙂

    Lovely blog, would love you to follow mine back.

    www.frankiebooxx.blogspot.co.uk

    Frankie xXx

  13. Martyna
    22 Aug 2013 / 3:33 pm

    I want to try this so much, looks amazing! xx

    Martyna | NEON MIZZLE

  14. Danielle
    22 Aug 2013 / 3:53 pm

    I too just picked up this product shortly after moving back to Canada. It's a beaut!

    elliesvanitytable.blogspot.com

  15. Becky Fearn
    22 Aug 2013 / 4:30 pm

    Will have to pick this up when I go back to America!!

    beautyandtheb1.blogspot.co.uk

    B xx

  16. Nita
    22 Aug 2013 / 4:32 pm

    Another product added to my wishlists! Lucky for me I live in the US so I'll check it out when I'm in Sephora next time 🙂 The color really looks great on you!

    -Nita
    xsimplynitax.blogspot.com

  17. Bunny. I ♡
    22 Aug 2013 / 4:39 pm

    This looks really pretty and natural, looks lovely on you xxx

    ~ VISUALCANDY INC

  18. Celina
    22 Aug 2013 / 6:02 pm

    This is so gorgeous and natural. I don't know why I haven't purchased it yet even though it's so readily available where I am. I'll have to splurge on this soon.
    xx
    Celina | The Celution | Bloglovin’

  19. Billie Li
    22 Aug 2013 / 6:30 pm

    It's very natural looking, thanks for sharing =)

  20. Zoe
    22 Aug 2013 / 6:56 pm

    This looks gorgeous! Such a pretty shade and actually looks so natural on the skin x

  21. Lexie Blush
    22 Aug 2013 / 8:09 pm

    Hi Hello October 🙂

    I am a massive fan of creamy or liquid blushers but I find it quite difficult to blend most of the time, it looks patchy on me.

    Is that one quite easy to blend?

    Thank you

    xx
    Helene

  22. Marianna
    22 Aug 2013 / 8:10 pm

    Looks so pretty and natural! Doesn't even look like a blush – just a natural flush of color. I need to try this one!

  23. Madeline
    23 Aug 2013 / 1:06 am

    This product is so gorgeous ! My sister just bought poppy paradise and its amazing, so smooth !

    Madeline | Its a Mads Mads World

  24. ellalogy
    23 Aug 2013 / 4:49 pm

    I'm really curious about this product! I wonder how it compares to those cheek and lip tints from RMS beauty?

    Ellie | Ellalogy 

  25. Leanne Marie
    23 Aug 2013 / 9:11 pm

    I love easy to use products like this. Perfect for when you are in a rush in the mornings!

    Leanne @ Leanne-Marie | Beauty, fashion & lifestyle. x x

  26. Sophie Hawker
    24 Aug 2013 / 6:38 pm

    This looks so natural on you, will have to check it out 🙂

    Sophie
    http://what-sophie-said.blogspot.co.uk/
    xxx

  27. ZeebLikesIt
    25 Aug 2013 / 9:09 am

    It gives you such a lovely glow! Love it.

    Nicky
    zeeblikesit.blogspot.com
    xx

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