Pixi LiquidGlow Blush Review

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It’s been a little while since I tried a new liquid blush. I’ve slipped back into wearing cream blushes on a daily basis, but I have to admit I’ve been missing the quickness and easiness of a liquid formula!

I recently rediscovered Rare Beauty’s Soft Pinch Liquid Blush and it reminded me just how effortless and versatile this type of blush can be. Just a dot or two of product and you’ve got a perfect, streak-free flush of colour. It just melts into the skin!

So, when I saw that Pixi had launched a new range of liquid blushes (aptly named LiquidGlow), I was instantly intrigued.

Given the success of the brand’s On-the-Glow Blush Stick, a liquid blush felt like a natural addition to their current makeup offering. And I really wanted to see how the liquid formula would stack up to the cream blush everyone knows and loves!

How does it apply? How long does it last? How pigmented is it? What does it actually feel like on the skin?

If you’re interested in finding out the answers to these questions, keep reading to get the lowdown on Pixi’s LiquidGlow Blush.

What is Pixi LiquidGlow Blush?

Pixi’s LiquidGlow is a serum blush that’s designed to give the wearer an effortless, healthy glow. The brand describes this as having a ‘second skin feel’ owing to the lightweight, breathable formula.

With little flecks of glitter, this is a really shimmery product which almost bridges the gap between a blush and highlighter.

As a ‘serum’, it’s meant to hydrate the skin as your everyday skincare products would. It contains ingredients like Marshmallow Extract, Squalane, Grape Seed Oil and Calendula Oil which keep the skin barrier happy.

Pixi also claims its LiquidGlow Blush can be used as a lip tint, though I haven’t used it in this way yet!

Packaging

The Pixi LiquidGlow Blush comes in a frosted plastic tube with Pixi’s signature green cap. It has a chunky doe foot applicator with a little divot in it to collect product.

What stands out to me most is the lack of branding on the tube itself. It’s very clean and simple. The Pixi name only appears on the lid.

The tube is pretty substantial – it’s actually quite a bit bigger than I thought. It stands at roughly the same height as Pixi’s Eau De Parfum, which really surprised me when I put them side by side!

The Saie Dew Blush is about two thirds of the size, for comparison.

Shades & swatches

The Pixi LiquidGlow Blush currently comes in six different shades:

• Subtly – A neutral, beige-y pink
• Pretty – A baby pink
• Fresh – A coral pink
• Peony – A warm, rosy pink
• Warm – An earthy peach
• Summer – A sparkly bronze

I went for the three lightest shades – Subtly, Pretty and Fresh – which I’ve swatched below.

It’s probably worth noting that these sheer out quite a bit as you blend them in, so the finished product looks quite different to the swatch. I’ll go into this in more detail later.

Summer is slightly different to the other shades, in that it is the only one that doesn’t fall in the pink – peach range. It’s a warm, copper shade that can also be used in place of a bronzer.

Application

Applying this blush is incredibly easy, thanks to the doe foot applicator. You just need to dot the product onto your cheeks (one or two dabs is enough), then blend it out with your preferred beauty tool.

I like a dense brush for this, as a sponge seems to take in a lot of the product. Your fingers work well too!

Because this is such a sheer, dewy formula, it doesn’t dry down immediately, which gives you a bit of time to work it into the skin.

Pigmentation

With my pale skin, I sometimes find that more vibrant blushes are difficult to blend in, so I went for the three lightest shades of Pixi’s LiquidGlow.

Realistically, though, I should have gone for those brighter options. Subtly and Pretty were far too close to my skin tone, so when I patted them into the skin, they pretty much disappeared.

Fresh was the only one that visibly showed up, and the one I feel most resembles liquid blushes I’ve used in the past. This has a decent amount of pigment and, though it is sheer, I am able to build the colour up if I want to.

The two lightest shades, unfortunately, don’t seem to be as buildable. I’ve kind of defaulted to using them as highlighters – the shimmer still makes them look pretty on the skin – rather than their intended purpose as a blush.

I can’t speak for the brighter/deeper shades but I imagine the colour payoff would be as good as Fresh (if not better).

Texture, feel & finish

Since this is a serum blush, it has a thinner consistency than other liquid blushes I’ve tried. In some respect this is nice, because it feels very light and breathable on the skin.

As I mentioned above, though, the sheerness of the formula does affect the colour payoff. I probably wouldn’t have minded if the texture was a little thicker if it meant the blush was more pigmented!

The finish of this blush is pretty dewy and almost a little balmy. It has the same sort of feel on the skin as Pixi’s On the Glow Blush or the Jones Road Miracle Balm. It’s slightly tacky, but not so sticky that your hair is going to get caught in it.

All that to say, if you like an opaque, velvety blush that has an almost powder-like finish, Pixi’s LiquidGlow might not be for you.

Wear time

One downside to a serum-style blush is that the longevity is not quite as good as traditional, more opaque liquid blush formulas.

On initial application this looks great on the skin – super fresh, dewy and natural. Within a couple of hours it does start to fade, so a midday top up may be needed – especially if it’s a warm, sunny day!

Where to buy it

You can currently order this blush directly through the Pixi website or from Selfridges. It retails for around £14 / $16 depending on where you purchase it.

Final thoughts: Is the Pixi LiquidGlow Blush worth buying?

Firstly, the positives. I really like how this liquid blush looks and feels on the face – it’s glowy, lightweight and really hydrating. It blends into the skin well and looks incredibly natural.

With it’s dewy, balmy formula, it’s fair to say that this is a good option for dry, sensitive skin. It really does feel like a makeup-skincare hybrid, as it sits on the skin like any other serum would.

The main issue for me, though, is the lack of pigmentation in the lighter shades. I’m a big fan of Fresh, but Subtly and Pretty just don’t provide enough colour to make them wearable as blushes. As I mentioned previously, I’d probably use them as a highlighter or blush topper to add a bit more dew and shimmer to my look.

Has the Pixi LiquidGlow Blush caught your eye? Which shade do you think you’d go for? Let me know in the comments!