These macaron-shaped blushes are anything but half-baked.
While Armani clothing might not be in our budgets, we’ve found the brand’s beauty products offer a lot of bang for your buck. (Case in point: the foundation practically every Page Six editor uses.)
So when Armani Beauty’s new Dolci Blush sticks dropped this summer, we were first in line to try them — along with stars like Alix Earle, who recently snapped a selfie wearing two different shades for a “soft glam” look, and Mary Beth Barone, who swiped some on before the Giorgio Armani Cruise show in June.
While Earle mixed the mauve and cinnamon shades, the cream-to-powder formula also comes in apricot, rose and caramel hues. (They arrive in a pastry-inspired box, which our staffers flocked to like a break room snack.)
Read on for our full thoughts after weeks of testing — and several sweaty commutes.
Our review
“I’ve been using the cinnamon shade on repeat, and it’s been a great way to fake a sun-kissed glow without being anywhere near a beach. Overall, I was surprised by how much I love these. The color blends in so easily, and is surprisingly subtle. You can build it up, but there’s no need to worry about accidentally over-applying like with some cheek tints. I’ll definitely be adding this to my beauty routine permanently!” — Hannah Southwick, Associate Shopping Editor
“I’m a big fan of cream blushes in general, and these are my favorites I’ve tried so far. They’re buildable and highly blendable, and you get plenty of play time before the color sets. I recently had the pleasure of attending a makeup masterclass with Armani Beauty ambassador Carolina Gonzalez (who works with Sabrina Carpenter and Gigi Hadid — casual!), and she shared a couple of her pro pointers for using these blush sticks: Don’t forget to apply a bit to your nose for a natural sun-kissed effect, and if you somehow manage to go overboard on the color, don’t worry — just buff it out at the edges using a little foundation. Oh, and they also double as lip stains! Shades 1 (Rose Blush) and 5 (Mauve Blush) are my personal favorites of the bunch, and while you could certainly apply them using a brush, I find my fingers work just as well.” — Elana Fishman, Style & Shopping Director
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This article was written by Hannah Southwick, Commerce Associate Editor for Page Six. Hannah spies deals on actually affordable celebrity-worn styles, puts celebrities’ brands to the test and finds the beauty products that keep stars red carpet-ready. She consults stylists and industry pros — including celebs themselves — for firsthand product recommendations, trend predictions and more. In addition to writing for Page Six since 2020, her work has been featured in USA Today and Parade.
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