Is This the Best Local Cream-to-Powder Blush Under P300?

Product photography by Perkin Gotohio

The Careline Canva Pot Multipot (P295 / 4 g) is the brand’s latest multi-use product. The Canva Pot has that “mochi” consistency that’s become very popular for cream-to-powder formulas. It's soft, bouncy, and densely packed, but glides on with minimal resistance. There’s no dragging, just a seamless blend that’s beginner-proof. I personally prefer applying it with a fluffy brush (skip the dense ones if you want a softer, airbrushed look), though fingers work fine if you're in a pinch or want a more intense color pay off.

What makes this stand out, especially at this price point, is how well it sits on oily skin. Creams can be tricky here as they can easily disappear by noon what with our humid weather. The Canva Pot, when paired with a setting spray, stays put through commutes and a long work day.

Out of the 11 shades available, a few deserve special mention. Portray is a bright bubblegum pink that looks borderline neon in the pot but sheers out into a playful, fresh flush that lights up my face. Harmony is your girl-next-door nude pink, subtle but still with enough pigment to give cheeks a refined glow. Pattern is the unsung hero here: a brontour shade that works beautifully to sculpt the face and define the lids. And then there’s Engraved, a champagne-toned highlight that isn’t glittery or chunky, just glowy in a way that makes you look well-rested and expensive.

So is this a real multi-use product? You can use the formula on the lids, cheekbones, and cheeks with no issues. It glides well on skin. But on the lips, the pigment doesn’t sit quite right. It’s okay with a lip balm as a primer of sorts, to get the formula to “melt” properly as a lip color. It’s too powdery on the lips otherwise!

If you’re looking to tighten your beauty budget but don’t want to compromise on performance, Careline Canva Pot is that rare find: affordable, versatile, and thoughtfully formulated. It’s not just budget-friendly, it’s actually competitive in terms of quality. It's the kind of product that reminds you why local brands deserve more shelf space - not just because they’re affordable, but because they’re actually good.

Let me know what you think!