I was so excited for these new NYX products to come out. I searched high and low in both nearby locations of Ulta without any luck. I finally asked a sales associate about it and they had them in the back. She was kind enough to bring out the box and I was able to pick through and grab some new products to try. I was lucky enough to head home with two baked blushes and a beauty balm. I have had mostly good luck with NYX products in the past so I had high hopes for both of these products.
I have had a lot of difficulty finding BB creams that work on my fair skin tone. I am incredibly fair with pink under tones and most BB creams look too orange or too dark on my skin. I usually use a BB cream when I want a natural look that covers up my dark spots and redness. This product claims that it will brighten, smooth and moisturize. It is oil-free and mineral enriched. It comes in a box, but I already threw mine away:( I purchased mine in the lightest shade, nude. Let me start off by saying I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS BB CREAM!!!! It has a velvety smooth consistency and blends into my skin like butter. I use a Beauty Blender to apply it and it gives me a flawless finish that looks like natural skin. It makes me look like me, but better. Who doesn't want that? It does have a slight fragrance, but it is light and fresh. The scent doesn't linger on my skin for long, but I do notice it when I first apply it. I think is great for someone who wants a little bit of coverage that keeps your skin looking natural and fresh. If you are someone who likes a full coverage look, this is great underneath your makeup. It doesn't look cakey when applied underneath your everyday foundation. It comes in three colors: light(nude), medium and dark. It sells for $12.99 at Ulta.
The next two items I picked up were also a hit! The new NYX Baked Blushes are amazing! The packaging is absolutely adorable. It comes in a black box that snaps shut. You open the box by pushing up on a black bow. Too cute! They are extremely pigmented and have a beautiful sheen that is not sparkly. I do not care for glitter in my blushes, but these don't have glitter. Instead they offer a beautiful glow that makes my skin look flawless. I use a duo fiber brush to apply these and it buffs the color naturally into my skin. They blend flawlessly into my skin and they offer great color choices. I picked up BBL05 Foreplay and BBL08 Ignite. These colors are drastically different. Foreplay is a pink blush that would look good on fair to medium skin tones. It is good for an everyday blush. Ignite is described as a muted orange, but it looks more coral when it is applied to the skin. I like this for a summery look, but not for use on a day-to-day basis. I think that these blushes are great for the price and the color range is amazing. You could also purchase a lighter color and use it as a highlighter. These are a great buy to transition into spring and summer. I can't wait to get my hands on more colors from their new collection.
$6.99 at Ulta
If you purchase a baked blush, you may have to swirl your brush around a few times to get through that first layer. Once you do that, it will apply very pigmented and evenly.
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