Wearing Pixi All-Over Magic Powder in No. 2 Rose Radiance on the apples of my cheeks and No. 3 Brightening Radiance on my upper cheekbones
These new Pixi All-Over Magic Powders ($24 each) take me back to my teens, and those kinder, gentler days when I’d wake up every morning with a built-in youthful glow.
Subtlety and sheen characterize the three brightening blushes and highlighters (one isn’t shown here), each of which contain five colors designed to be swirled together when applied.
No. 2 Rose Radiance (applies as a warm pink with shimmer)
No. 3 Brightening Radiance (applies as a light pinkish peach with shimmer)
Swatches of No. 2 Rose Radiance on the left and No. 3 Brightening Radiance on the right
Normally, I would have added these soft, blend-able textures into my regular rotation of blushes without a second thought, but dayum! — they’re powdery as all heck. When applying them I have to be sure to hold the pan over the sink, and well out away from my clothing, because the grains get all over the place when I swirl the brush in the pans.
They’re a recipe for a messy counter, but I sure adore the natural flush and light sheen these lend my cheeks.
PRICE: $24 each
AVAILABILITY: Available now at Target stores
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: B (they’re also on the expensive side for Target)
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. Good morning and happy Tuesday, babe! How’s your day coming along? I can’t believe I actually dug out my 
Halloween decorations from the closet last night. Can you believe it’s already that time again? Seems like only yesterday we were talking beehives, and now here it is again!
Mia says
September 27th, 2011 at 10:46 amPixi is actually having an amazing sale on hautelook- a lot of things are up to 75% off! I know it ends soon though so if you have a pixi craving hurry on over!
Karen says
September 27th, 2011 at 1:28 pmThanks, Mia!
Swatch And Learn says
September 27th, 2011 at 10:47 amHappy Tuesday to you, too! 🙂
Hmm…these are pretty, but they sound really messy. I guess that shouldn’t really bother me, though, since I wear loose mineral foundation. 😛 But having one messy makeup item in my morning routine is enough for me.
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Karen says
September 27th, 2011 at 1:28 pmI have friends who wear loose mineral foundation and swear by the stuff! What brand do you wear? Bare Minerals?
Joyce says
September 27th, 2011 at 10:48 amI don’t like it when products get messy/crumbly in the pan.
It’s a shame that the Pixi blush and highlighter have alot of fallout in the pan because they actually look nice when worn on the cheeks.
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Karen says
September 27th, 2011 at 1:27 pmIt doesn’t really get crumbly — the powder’s very fluffy and tends to fly once the brush picks it up.
dani@callitbeauty says
September 27th, 2011 at 11:04 amRose Radiance looks lovely on you!
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Karen says
September 27th, 2011 at 1:27 pmThanks Dani. 🙂
beautymakeupdivas.com says
September 27th, 2011 at 11:12 amYou are looking more cuter nowadays and I see its the bangs, you look so pretty in them.
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Ruchita says
September 27th, 2011 at 11:21 amThese look so pretty in the pan, but it’s too bad they’re messy.
I can’t believe how September flew by! I actually don’t mind, b/c I have a girls trip to Miami planned for November. 🙂
Karen says
September 27th, 2011 at 1:26 pmThey’re even cuter in person, believe it or not! 🙂
So jealous of your Miami trip. What’s the occasion, and how long will you and the girls be there?
Ruchita says
September 27th, 2011 at 2:09 pmI’m going with two of my best friends I’ve known since middle school. We all live in different cities and hardly see each other, so we thought it would be fun to take a trip together. We’ll just be there over the weekend (leaving Friday, returning Monday). I haven’t had a real “getaway” vacation in a while and I’ve never done a girls only trip, so I’m really looking forward to it. 🙂
Karen says
September 28th, 2011 at 10:35 amOh, you gals will have so much fun! The last girl’s trip I did was Maui years ago and we had a blast. Do you guys have the weekend all planned out, or will you be winging it?
Jessi says
September 27th, 2011 at 11:30 amI remember your beehive post! I loved that one.
I’m not sure how I feel about Pixi’s products. The price doesn’t bother me so much as I have no problem plunking down that much at Sephora. If something works, it works, I’m not going to set different price limits just because of where it’s sold. I have 2 of Pixi’s boxed powder things and they disappointed me a little. I thought I would be able to use them as blushes, but they are more highlighters than anything. My favorite Pixi product is their Lip Twin in Coral Camellia. I use it all the time.
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Karen says
September 27th, 2011 at 1:25 pmHey Jessi,
I’ve got a Lip Twin on my to-test list. How do you apply yours?
Jessi says
September 28th, 2011 at 2:23 pmThe top tint part I apply straight to my lips like a lip balm.lipstick. The lip balm (tube) part is more tricky. Make sure to shake it because they pigment tends to separate out from the base! I’ve tried using my finger but I think my fingers are too far, haha. It’s easier if I just put a little dab on the back of my hand and use a lip brush. Or if I lazy just squirt it directly on the lip brush.
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Carmela says
September 27th, 2011 at 11:35 amThey look so pretty on you that I’m willing to forgive the mess. 😀
Happy Tuesday!
Karen says
September 27th, 2011 at 1:24 pmHappy Tuesday to you, Carmela!
Sonya says
September 27th, 2011 at 12:03 pmGah, all your beautiful Pixi swatches make me want to try the brand! However, considering the usual prices at Target, I can’t justify spending Sephora-esque prices there 😡
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Karen says
September 27th, 2011 at 1:24 pmYou should check out the line at Target. You never know… You just might find something to love!
Trisha says
September 27th, 2011 at 12:06 pmI like this stuff too! I tried Brightening Radiance and thought it was super pretty.
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Karen says
September 27th, 2011 at 1:23 pmHow did you use it? As a blush or a highlighter?
Anastasia says
September 27th, 2011 at 12:18 pmI would love to try them out:) You look wonderful!
Karen says
September 27th, 2011 at 1:23 pmThanks!
Nina says
September 27th, 2011 at 12:54 pmNo. 2 looks so pretty!
Karen says
September 27th, 2011 at 1:22 pmI love that one too. It has just the right amount of color and sheen. 🙂
Nina says
September 27th, 2011 at 7:18 pmi totally agree! i want it!
Karen says
September 28th, 2011 at 10:36 amPlay with it next time you go to Target. 🙂 I’m assuming that you have a trip planned sometime this week? I swear I live at that store…
gio says
September 27th, 2011 at 1:06 pmRose Radiance is beautiful! What a shame it is so messy though.
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Karen says
September 27th, 2011 at 1:22 pmLove that color on cheeks, Gio!
Vonvon says
September 27th, 2011 at 1:19 pmThe pink is so sweet!
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Karen says
September 27th, 2011 at 1:22 pmIsn’t it adorable? It’s such a natural flush. I just wish it wasn’t so messy!
Cecilia says
September 27th, 2011 at 1:56 pmIts so nice to see some reviews on pixi products, I usually have difficulty finding any!
Karen says
September 28th, 2011 at 10:36 amGlad you’re enjoying them, Cecilia!
Marian says
September 27th, 2011 at 2:42 pmYou look like you have a natural flush in that picture. It’s very pretty!
PS says
September 27th, 2011 at 6:10 pmGreat pic! I’ll have to check brightening radiance.
Naj says
September 28th, 2011 at 12:18 amIs it crazy that I’m thinking of Pixie lott right now.
viva says
September 28th, 2011 at 10:49 amI loved No-2 !!
these look soooooooooo pretty….
Only problem is that I will have to hunt it on ebay!!!!!
😛
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Kim says
September 28th, 2011 at 10:51 amThey do look really pretty on you, especially the Rose Radiance. I’m not sure why I feel this way, but the Pixi logo always kind of creeps me out. Rationally, I see there is nothing wrong with it. I guess it’s just one of those weird things. 🙂