I have a serious obsession with tangerine! Lipsticks and blushes in this vibrant hue are my guilty pleasures, and I can never resist adding yet another tangerine item to my makeup stash. This time, I chose the NYX Powder Blush in Cinnamon.
NYX Powder Blushes are a preferred choice for many, including beauty enthusiasts and newcomers alike, thanks to their affordable pricing that doesn’t sacrifice quality.
This American brand offers an extensive range of products for lips, face, eyes, and nails, alongside various makeup tools, all inclusive of a wide color palette.
NYX provides blush options in both cream and powder forms, with powder variants available in finishes like matte, satin, shimmer, and glitter, catering to both casual and formal occasions.
The NYX Powder Blushes promise to offer a sheer silky finish that seamlessly blends into the skin.
They claim to create a natural, radiant glow with a richly pigmented formula that is said to be long-lasting.
The range includes 24 shades, and I opted for ‘Cinnamon’, touted as a ‘matte bright orange’.
After ordering this blush online, I was surprised to find that it doesn’t resemble a ‘matte bright orange’ at all.
The shade presents warm pink undertones with visible shimmer, diverging from the matte texture it claims to offer.
A true matte orange would show up as a bolder, carrot-like hue, whereas NYX Cinnamon provides a soft shimmery pinkish-orange sheen that’s quite subtle.
An orange tint on the cheeks is barely noticeable, making it more of an everyday natural blush.
The blush has a smooth, powdery texture that might seem intimidatingly pigmented at first swipe, but it blends effortlessly for a more approachable finish.
NYX Cinnamon can be paired effortlessly with brown eyeliner and mascara, complemented by a hint of tangerine on the lips.
I find the claim of lasting for hours to be inaccurate; especially in hot and humid conditions, it may not hold up even for three hours!
For those with oily skin, it’s advisable to apply a primer beneath your foundation and setting powder before putting on the blush to enhance its longevity.
Girls with dry skin may encounter a patchy appearance, so proper moisturization beforehand is crucial.
The NYX Powder Blush can be applied with any blush brush and can be layered to achieve the desired intensity.
At $5 (I got mine for $2.50 during a 50% off sale), the packaging is surprisingly decent as well.
The casing is made of black plastic—sturdy enough for everyday use, featuring a flip-top lid that’s easy to operate.
If you’re in search of a blush that imparts a soft, shimmery glow with a hint of orange, this could be your perfect match.
However, if you’re after a bold, statement-making orange blush, you might want to look elsewhere than the NYX Cinnamon.
