Game Changer: A Liquid Blush That Finally Isn’t Sticky

Liquid blushes sound fantastic in theory: They add dewy color and blend more naturally than their powder counterparts, they make streaky lines a thing of the past, and, with winter now in full swing, adding any kind of moisture back into dry, chapped skin is integral. And yet! Most versions I’ve tried are sticky like lip gloss, which ensures that they’re pretty much the very last thing you want to put on your cheeks. With your hair now sticking to your lips and cheeks, wind has officially become Enemy #1.

Thanks to Pixi Sheer Cheek Gel ($18, pixibeauty.com), I’m making my very first exception. The product glides on the skin like a highlighter, blending seamlessly as a result. I applied straight and in circular motions, yet both produced a flawless application with no residue or visible lines. Available in four different colors ranging from nude to red, the shades are all surprisingly very natural. Rosy, a berry-rose, applied very soft and light on my naturally flushed cheeks. The formula is so sheer that it allows you to apply as much or as little as you wish. It’s almost like the product adheres to your complexion’s needs.

The cheek gel also doubles as a lip balm that is both natural looking and non-sticky. I like to think of this as my winter go-to on days when I want to add just a hint of color to my increasingly pale complexion.

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