Makeup Review: Black|Up Blush in NBL 08
About Black|Up Blush in NBL 08 $26.50
What it is:
A pressed blush powder in highly-pigmented, matte and iridescent finishes.What it does:
This blush brings an intense wash of color to cheeks that instantly creates a radiant, healthy-looking glow. Featuring vibrant shades, it allows you to contour face features with its rich, neutral shades, and the silky formula easily sweeps on a matte or iridescent finish.What it is formulated WITHOUT:
– Parabens
– SulfatesWhat else you need to know:
black|Up is the first upscale beauty brand dedicated to women of color. The Paris-based line is known for its range of professional-quality makeup that is developed by women of color and answers the specific needs of darker skintones.
Why I love it:
Black|Up Blush in NBL 08 is a gorgeous gold blush or highighter that is beautiful on deeper tones . I really don’t like to categorize it as a blush as is shows up on the skin as a “glow”, or illuminator. In photos, this highlighter looks beautiful and very natural. I love that it requires very little of the product to show on my skin, just proving that this is a line of makeup that’s perfect for brown skin.
One of our writers who is lighter in tone tried Black|Up Blush in NBL 08 and it looked sort of odd, so I definitely recommend it for the melanin rich skin tones. It last s all day, from the time you put it on, until you take it off!
Bling Factor:
Pro: Gorgeous color, great highlighter for deep skin tones, long-wearing
Con: None
Price: $26.50
Buy Again: Yes
Packaging: 4 Blings
Overall: 5 Blings
Hero Ingredient: N/A
Organic/Natural/Vegan: No
Cruelty Free: Yes
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