Givenchy Prisme Libre Blush Review

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I don’t often splash out on luxury makeup and, if I do, it’s usually a product that I’ve had on my mind for months.

This was exactly the case with the Givenchy Prisme Libre Blush.

I’d seen it constantly popping up on my Instagram feed and, every time I did, I became more and more convinced that I needed it.

The colour payoff, the micro-fine powder, the tiny integrated puff – everything about this product was calling my name.

So naturally I added it to my cart, and after using for quite a while, I’m back to share my thoughts!

I do have high expectations when it comes to luxury beauty products – if I’m spending so much money, I’m hoping that the quality of the product can justify the cost.

Is the Givenchy Prisme Libre Blush worth the spend? Let’s find out!

What is it?

Givenchy’s Prisme Libre Blush is a loose powder four-colour blush which promises a ‘3D translucent healthy flush’ and 12-hour wear.

The powder is very finely milled which gives it breathability and a weightless feel. And the organic ‘photochromatic’ pigments, Givenchy claims, add dimension while offering a natural, second-skin finish.

Packaging & application

The packaging of the Givenchy Prisme Libre Blush is obviously its main selling point. The idea is that you have these four separate compartments which each contain their own blush colour.

You tip the powder out into the lid of the compact, and then use the puff to blend all four colours together. It’s a clever concept and one I’d not seen done up until this point.

That said, in practice, application isn’t as easy as it sounds. The powder is quite messy and because the lid is so small, you do end up with pink dust flying everywhere.

I also don’t think buffing the puff into the lid does a very good job of mixing all the colours together. You do get some patchiness / uneven colour spread if you go straight from the lid to your cheeks – the brighter shades tend to dominate.

I definitely think it works better to blend this into the back of your hand with the puff before touching your face.

Alternatively, a small fluffy brush does well to evenly deposit the powder on the cheeks. The colour payoff is slightly less (which I’ll talk more about below) but the upside is that the finish is softer and less patchy.

I like that there’s a mirror on the lid, making on-the-go touch ups possible. But ultimately, due to the messy nature of a loose powder blush, I’m not sure I’d take it out and about with me. I’m much more likely to stick a cream blush in my bag.

Formula & finish

The finish of the Givenchy Prisme Libre Blush is hands-down my favourite thing about it. If blurring, pore-minimising powders are your bag, then you’re going to love how this one sits on the skin.

I think many people are surprised that Givenchy was able to capture in this blush that soft, flawless finish that their Prisme Libre Loose Setting Powder was able to provide.

The finish is matte but it never looks chalky or dry. It’s very skin-like, which is pretty difficult to achieve with a powder product!

Pigmentation

I find the colour payoff of the Givenchy Prisme Libre Blush tends to vary depending on how I apply it. With the provided puff, it’s quite easy to create a vivid, concentrated flush of colour on the cheeks.

But, as I mentioned above, you might get patches of hot pink and then separate patches of lilac. The colour isn’t as blended as I’d like.

With a brush, however, you do get a more even spread. The compromise is that the colour is then softer and more diffused.

Either way it’s pretty easy to build up colour if you want more, or tone it down if it’s looking a little too intense.

Wear time

For a loose powder, the wear time of this blush is pretty good. I usually find that liquid and cream blushes have the best staying power, but this powder one actually seems to last just as long.

If I apply the product at the start of the day, I can still see it on my cheeks pretty vividly by the time evening comes.

Sometimes I will touch it up, but more often than not I don’t have to.

Givenchy claims that the colour should last up to 12 hours, and I do think this is fairly accurate.

Givenchy Prisme Libre Blush shades & swatches

Givenchy Prisme Libre Blush comes in six variations which the brand describes in the following way:

• N°01 Mousseline Lilas – Pinkish lilac
• N°02 Taffetas Rosé – Bright pink
• N°03 Voile Corail – Coral orange
• N°04 Organza Sienne – Woody orange
• N°05 Popeline Violine – Pinkish plum
• N°06 Flanelle Rubis – Brick red

I have the first shade, Mousseline Lilas, which I’ve swatched for you below. It’s a cool-toned pink which is very soft and pretty, almost like the rosy cheeks you get when you’ve been out in the cold.

Price & where you can buy it

You can shop the Givenchy Prisme Libre Blush from quite a few different retailers.

You can order it directly from Givenchy, signing up to the newsletter gets you 10% off your first order with them. Plus, you get free next day delivery!

This blush is also available from stores like Sephora, Boots and Nordstrom if you’re looking to grab it as part of a larger order.

Final verdict: Is the Givenchy Prisme Libre Blush worth buying?

I’m torn about whether I’d repurchase this blush once I’m done with it. It’s not a bad product by any means, but it’s not one I reach for often.

I do think this is mainly down to the packaging though.

I love how pigmented it is and I really can’t fault the finish on the skin – it’s gorgeously blurring. If we’re just talking about the powder itself, this is a top tier blush.

But the packaging does make this a bit of a faff to apply and it can get quite messy. This is one of those products I’d apply for special occasions when I know I’ve got plenty of time to get ready.

On a day-to-day basis, when I’m getting ready for work in the morning, I’m more likely to grab a cream or liquid blush that I can quickly pat into the skin.

Have you tried Givenchy’s Prisme Libre Blush? If not, what’s your favourite powder blush at the minute? Let me know in the comments!