Lancôme Powder Blush — 280 Shimmer Mocha Havana, Oil-Free Long-Wearing Ultra-Fine Silky Finish

Lancôme Blush Subtil in 280 Shimmer Mocha Havana is an ultra-fine, oil-free powder blush that delivers buildable, long-wearing color and a natural, illuminated finish.

This compact blush combines silky, creamy-feeling powder with light-reflecting pigments to sculpt and brighten the face. The formula is designed to blend seamlessly without looking cakey or settling into fine lines and pores, making it suitable for a range of skin types, including mature, acne-prone, and sensitive skin. The included flat brush provides easy application and precise placement so you can create anything from a subtle flush to more defined cheek contouring.

How does this blush create a sculpted, illuminated look?

Blush Subtil is formulated to serve multiple roles—blush, contour, and highlight—so you can shape your face while adding color. Its ultra-fine texture allows pigments to sit smoothly on the skin and reflect light without appearing shiny or powdery.

• All-in-one: contour, blush, and highlight effect in a single compact.
• Silky, new-generation powder technology for even application.
• Light-reflecting shimmer in the 280 shade to subtly illuminate cheekbones.
• Won’t settle into lines or accentuate pores.

What makes the formula suitable for mature, acne-prone, or sensitive skin?

The oil-free, finely milled powder minimizes shine without stripping the skin and lays down color without clinging to texture. Because it blends easily and is non-greasy, it’s less likely to exacerbate oil-related concerns while remaining gentle enough for delicate skin.

• Oil-free formulation reduces excess shine and weight on the skin.
• Ultra-fine particles create a smooth finish that won’t cake.
• Designed to avoid settling into expression lines or enlarged pores.
• Shade 280 Shimmer Mocha Havana adds warmth with subtle shimmer for a natural glow.

How do I apply and build the color for a natural or more dramatic effect?

Application is simple with the included flat brush: pick up product, tap off excess, and apply to the apple of the cheek then sweep toward the hairline. The powder is easily buildable—start light and layer until you reach your desired intensity, blending between layers for a seamless finish.

• Dip the broad side of the brush into the compact and tap off excess.
• Smile to find the apple of the cheek; apply from the outer edge inward.
• Use the clean side of the brush for short vertical strokes to blend edges.
• Layer gradually for stronger color without patchiness.

Will the color last through a busy day, and how does it interact with other makeup?

Blush Subtil is engineered to hold color and maintain a fresh look for hours when applied over a set base. Its powder format plays well with both liquid and cream foundations—apply after foundation and setting products for best longevity. Touch-ups are quick and precise thanks to the included brush.

• Long-wearing pigments that stay true without frequent reapplication.
• Compatible with liquid and cream bases; best used after foundation and setting powder.
• Quick touch-ups with the compact and brush maintain a polished finish.
• Shimmer Mocha Havana adds warmth without overt glittering.

Who is this for: Lancôme Blush Subtil 280 Shimmer Mocha Havana is ideal for anyone seeking a versatile, buildable powder blush that sculpts as it brightens—especially those with mature, oily or sensitive skin who want a non-greasy, long-lasting finish. If you prefer a compact that doubles as contour and highlight with a subtle luminous effect, this shade delivers an easy, everyday glow.

Ingredients

WATER • DIMETHICONE • ISODODECANE • ALCOHOL DENAT. • TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE • BUTYLENE GLYCOL • PEG-10 DIMETHICONE • PERLITE • SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE • MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED EXTRACT • POLYMNIA SONCHIFOLIA ROOT JUICE • CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE • GLYCERIN • DIPENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAHYDROXYSTEARATE/TETRAISOSTEARATE • ALPHA-GLUCAN OLIGOSACCHARIDE • SODIUM HYALURONATE • SILICA • SILICA SILYLATE • HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER • CELLULOSE • ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE • MAGNESIUM SULFATE • NYLON-12 • DISODIUM PHOSPHATE • DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE • ISOPROPYL LAUROYL SARCOSINATE • HYDROGEN DIMETHICONE • CITRIC ACID • DIISOPROPYL SEBACATE • BIS-PEG/PPG-14/14 DIMETHICONE • LACTOBACILLUS • MALTODEXTRIN • DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE • BHT • TOCOPHEROL • PHENOXYETHANOL ● [+/- MAY CONTAIN