The lip gloss/lip balm lover in me had to try the new Prada Reflection Glossy Liquid Balms ($45 each, Prada and Nordstrom). Picked up three shades to try to see if they were worth the splurge. These come in a similar (if not identical) packaging to the Prada Blurring Micro-Correcting Concealer (demo here of MN5, MN6 + a few more shades, review coming soon).
These balms are ultra smooth, nonsticky and soft, just like a soft balm in gloss form. They have a very slight tingly sensation with some plumping. They feel like a cushion on the lips.
Pigment varies by shade. Out of the three I picked, one is almost clear but the other two have a nice tint.
P255 Virtual Pink is an ultra sheer pink (almost clear on me)
B258 Blushware is a pretty peachy pink (my favorite)
B201 Chocobot is a pretty soft brown (also love this shade)
Above, looks also wearing:
- Foundation – It Cosmetics Do It All Sheer Tint Face Balm in Medium Neutral 305
- Powder – Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Pressed Powder in Translucent Medium
- Blush – YSL Make Me Blush Powder in 44 Nude Lavalliere
- Highlighter – Prada Light Glowing Highlighter in 2 Pink (swatches here)
- Eyeshadow – Prada Dimensions Eyeshadow Palettes in 8 Pansy + 9 Primula (swatches also here)
- Mascara – Diorshow Overvolume Extreme Waterproof Mascara
- Nails – OPI I’m a Bubble Bunny (in action here)
These give the lips that effortless lips but luxe look. I like the look and feel of these. I think they will also look lovely if layered over a lipliner or any of the Prada lipsticks.
You can find these out now at Prada Beauty and Nordstrom. Also just ordered a few of the Touch Cream-to-Powder Soft Blur Blushes and can’t wait to put them to the test!
