Within the newest addition of issues that TikTok made me purchase, meet Danessa Myricks Magnificence’s Yummy Pores and skin Blurring Balm Powder. I do know the identify appears like a contradiction, however the distinctive complexion product is precisely that—each a balm and a powder on the identical time.

Whereas lots of Danessa’s merchandise have a cult following (assume: Twin Flames or Infinite Chrome Flakes), this complexion product has gone viral far past any of her different bestsellers.

Not solely has it impressed influencers and creators, however consultants, too. It was just lately acknowledged as certainly one of this yr’s high magnificence improvements with Attract’s Better of Magnificence Breakthrough Award. As a magnificence editor, I’m always making an attempt out the most recent and biggest, and that is by far probably the most distinctive complexion product I’ve tried but. I’m not kidding.

The Secret Elements

“In my expertise, folks need what powder does, however they don’t essentially need powder, ?” —Danessa Myricks.

This sentiment led her to create the breakthrough balm-powder hybrid method that options chalk-like upsalite to soak up extra sebum and squalene and hyaluronic acid for hydration. It’s known as stability.

Utility

As excited as I’m in regards to the fancy spatula that comes with the product, I want making use of it with my fingertips. It blends into pores and skin instantly (and seamlessly), so I don’t really feel the necessity to throw a brush or sponge into the combination.

The creamy balm immediately transforms to a powdery end that looks like nothing on the pores and skin—in one of the simplest ways. I’m amazed at how the product virtually disappears, leaving a blurred, velvety end. Somewhat goes a great distance with this one, nevertheless it additionally layers properly when you want further protection in sure areas.

Professional-tip: Because the product has a powder-like end, you’ll need to prep your pores and skin with hydrating skincare earlier than making use of, particularly in case your pores and skin is on the drier aspect.

The Put on

For context, I’ve mixture pores and skin that’s principally dry with an oily T-zone.

The balm provides gentle protection—much like a tinted moisturizer—with a real second pores and skin end. It blurs texture, redness, pores, and evens out the complexion whereas conserving oil at bay. I often want to the touch up my T-zone with a mattifying powder all through the day, however not with the blurring powder. It completely balances my pores and skin, absorbing the sebum within the oily areas with out drying out the remainder of my face or giving a cakey end.

I completed my look with a powder bronzer and cream blush, and it performed properly with each textures. Due to its powdery end, there’s no must set it.

Except for its magical method, I additionally love how versatile this product is. Relying on the look you’re going for, this could work as your primer, complexion product, setting powder, or the entire above. Since my on a regular basis look is fairly lowkey, I can apply it and head out the door while not having any setting powder, mattifying powder, or further merchandise. It’s additionally nice to have on-hand for low upkeep touch-ups all through the day.

The Verdict

I’m really so impressed by this product. Its distinctive balm-to-powder texture makes it extraordinarily versatile whereas being straightforward to use and appropriate for a lot of pores and skin sorts. It’s a no brainer for shiny and mixture pores and skin, however may also work for these on the drier aspect with the precise pores and skin prep. Whereas it received’t substitute a high-coverage basis or concealer, it’s nice for a lightweight, your-skin-but-better end. With its preferrred mixture of mattifying and hydrating components, it actually does maintain pores and skin balanced all through the day with out the necessity of further merchandise. Use it as a primer, ending powder, or as I want, a one-and-done product to maintain on-hand always.

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