Hooray that Danessa Myricks is now available at Lyko!!
Blurring Balm Powder is such a fantastically innovative product. It can be such a help for so many. I especially want to sing a serenade for the colorless variant called universal (note not to be confused with universal radiant, which is a new shimmering variant that I have not yet tested).
Universal (I see that it is not in stock now, but if Lyko sees this, please note that there are now two colorless in the lineup, one completely colorless and one colorless with shimmer, so you don’t miss buying the completely colorless one because it is heelt wonderful!!
What is this then? Well, nothing less than a powder in balm form!. Completely brilliant for dry skin types, mature skin, sensitive skin that generally has trouble with powders because it mattifies too much or makes the skin drier throughout the day. Blurring balm powder is not built on talc or similar powders that absorb oil and moisture drawn from the skin. As long as there is absorption capacity in the product, it will continue its process all day. Which often leads to makeup breaking down during the day if you have dry skin.
Blurring balm Powder, on the other hand, is built around the Swedish innovation Upsalite, created by a team in Uppsala that has put the panther on a tiny micro-sponge, (think sponge in powder form) that instead of powder can absorb moisture and oil. But without making them completely inaccessible to the skin. That is, it can also give back to the skin when it starts to thirst. Which means it keeps the skin from becoming super shiny. But it also prevents it from drying out. Totally magnificent!.
All that is needed is to lightly dab/press (no hard pressing needed) a tiny amount where you want the makeup to hold its finish or become a little more matte, and voilà, you have a super nice finish with a little less visible pores and a makeup that stays all day and looks just as nice when you get home as when you applied your makeup.
It has replaced all powders for me. And it is also very easy to carry with you if you unexpectedly want to touch UP during the day. Then you can advantageously use one of the colored variants. Which are perfect for touch-ups. But also super nice if you want a more satin-matte foundation. The colored variants are more of a foundation.
But the universal variant - that is, the completely colorless one is a makeup product that is simply wonderful. And also fun that it contains a Swedish innovation.
I actually use a sponge to apply the balm powder, mostly because that was what I happened to have on hand the first time. But it can also be used with fingers, a powder puff, (actually), brush, etc. I like the sponge because it can be used without sweeping motions. Which is good if you have, for example, a cream blush underneath that doesn’t have any set function so that you don’t move around what is underneath but just lightly press this on top.
Also note that you can go a long way with very little. When you apply, you see no difference. The difference comes when the product sets and absorbs excess moisture and oil. And if you take too much, it can feel a bit thick on the skin.
