A while ago I went to check-out the new NYX counter at my local Douglas. I had always been a fan of NYX but before it was quite hard to get your hands on the entire range of products they had to offer. One of the first things I noticed were their ombre blushes, at the time they did not have the one that I wanted [which is the one pictured below Strictly Chic] so I bought Mauve Me. Flash forward to a few weeks later when the peachy blush was back in stock, I just knew I had to get it.
The blush comes in a square box that works with the colours of the blush. On the front it shows the compact and the colour of the blush. I don’t think the packaging is that special but it will do.
The compact itself is a black circle with white letters, again they have kept the packaging very simple. I think they were aiming for a chic and clean look and I do think that they’ve achieved that. The compact contains a mirror and is quite a big size. To me it does feel like you get your money’s worth [beside the fact that NYX is absolutely affordable]. The only down-side to the packaging is the fact that the compact-lid does not move past a 90 degree angle because I like angling the mirror a bit more. It’s a minor thing.
The blush itself is a combination of peach and orange which gives a very natural colour once applied. I love the idea behind the ombre blushes because it gives us as a consumer a bit more to experiment with. Rather than having just one colour you get to experiment a bit more and choose the intensity. Most of the times I’ll just swirl my brush through the entire pan. In my opinion that gives the nicest effect.
While the blush looks quite heavy the effect is really pretty and quite natural. I would definitely recommend this blush for a nice every day look. I’ll review Mauve Me soon as well because I do think that you should at least own one of these incredible blushes. The blush retails at €11,12 [which is quite an odd price if you ask me] and can be bought at most Douglas stores.
I hope you guys liked this review, have you tried any of NYX’s ombre blushes and if so what did you think?
After blogging for several years, I have learned a new meaning of the phrase “body love”. I now appreciate my wrists and forearm portion very mucho – because that’s where I do lots of swatching. When you have to swatch 10 lipstick shades, you somehow learn how to mentally portion out your arm so that each swatch is equally and evenly spaced out, and you also learn how to swatch in straight lines / rectangular blocks using freehand hurhurhur. Why, it’s like graffiti-ing your own arm, but with purdee rainbow corrorsssss.
Commence the swatch fest! I’ve swatched the brighter shade on the left, a mix of both shades in the centre, and the darker shade on the right.
I say…
The Packaging: A round flat disc compact measuring about 7.3cm across and 1cm high. There’s an inbuilt mirror but it’s a shame there’s no brush/puff applicator included.
The Scent: None.
The Texture: Powder grains are relatively fine, and there’s minimal fallout. Highly, highly pigmented colours here [so be sure to dust off your brush before applying it to your face]. A very light coating is all you need to get a nice flush.
The Verdict: Long-lasting colour that stays on for 7 hours [and still counting!]. The highly-pigmented blush means that a little will go a long way, and the fact that this is a rather larger-than-usual blush pan means that you’re getting quite a good deal for your SGD$18. I also love that it comes with an added “bonus” of a lighter shade, which allows you to customise your preferred blush shade for the day, or use it as a highlighter/contour powder. Overall, definitely a blush worth getting. [Psst: Gimme a few days to try out the rest of the shades on my cheeks – will update this page!]
How do you use ombre blush?
O is for....
Find three blushes in the same color family. ... .
Take the darkest shade of blush apply it to the apples of your cheeks..
Then dip the brush into the lightest shade and apply it to the highest part near your hairline. ... .
Now fill in the middle with you medium shade..
Is NYX professional a good brand?
One of the best drugstore makeup brands. Will forever go back for the lip cosmetics. Butter gloss is a MUST!! The Nyx butter gloss is one of my all time favorite glosses to use!
Is NYX a safe brand?
Is NYX Considered Clean? No, NYX is not considered a 100% clean beauty brand. They still use synthetic ingredients and harsh chemicals in their products, such as fragrance and dimethicone. However, the brand uses no parabens or sodium lauryl sulfate in its products.