In honor of National Lipstick Day (it’s today!), I decided to share my review on a new product: Pixi MultiBalm. It’s a collection of multi-purpose lip and cheek balms that feature a unique crème-powder formula. I tested all five colors in this line, created by the renowned London-based brand and its creator, pro makeup artist Petra Strand.
The Package
Minimalistic, cute, and convenient. Even though I just started using this product, I feel that it will last me forever.
The Formula
It’s a non-sticky product that offers crème-powder finish, meaning that it looks matte on your cheeks and adds just a bit of shimmer to your lips. Since it’s a matte product, it should be great for oily or combo skin.
However, it worked perfectly well for my dry skin too. Since I’m so dry on my cheek area, usually I prefer using a liquid or a stick blush.
In my experience, such products are often sticky and end up catching my hair. Such faux pas didn’t happen to Pixi Multi-Balm products, though! Those added just the right amount of hydration to my lips while keeping my cheeks non-sticky.
The Coverage
A bit sheer, but buildable. I applied just a few dabs onto my cheeks for a natural-looking blush and it was enough. For lips, I recommend applying one layer for the everyday look and build up to three layers for a deep, dramatic nighttime coverage.
The Vegan Factor
While the brand doesn’t claim to be vegan, I checked each ingredient in this product through PETA’s Animal Ingredient Checker, and all of them are vegan-friendly. Yay! The product is also paraben-free and has not been tested on animals. Triple thumbs up for that!
The Convenience
Multi-balms are very convenient to use. You don’t even need a brush to evenly blend this product onto your cheeks. Simply dab this stick onto cheeks and blend it with your fingertips. When you are using it on your lips, apply the product as a regular lipstick — with or without a lip liner.
The Price Point
Each multi-balm costs $6 at Pixi Beauty’s website, which places this product into a drugstore makeup category. Considering that it’s all-natural, a vegan-friendly product that provides great coverage and could be used on both cheeks and lips, it’s a total steal that every girl needs to have in her collection!
Okay, now when we know that I’m pleased with Pixi MultiBalm on so many levels, let’s see which colors from the collection worked the best for me and which we not my kind of thing.
Pixi MultiBalm Swatches
Soft Strawberry (Red Berry) in #0060
It’s my absolute favorite shade from the collection. It’s bright, juicy, looks great as a blush and a lipstick, and constitutes one of the best examples of a perfect red lipstick. I’m in love!
Watermelon Veil (Pink) in #0061
It’s another favorite. It looks so girly and refreshing at the same time! Here is a little confession for you guys: even though I’m all about red lipstick, every once in a while I love spicing things up with a cute shade of pink.
This lip and cheek product is one of my favorites to wearing during the day on my pink lips days.
Wild Rose (Mauve Rose) in #0100
It’s a great nude lipstick color for those who might not be too much into nudes.
It provides a tiny hint of purple, which makes this shade look more interesting than a typical nude, especially for those with green eyes.
I feel that this shade really works for my complexion. Do you agree, guys?
Baby Petal (Petal) in #0058
Not my favorite shade as I feel like it makes me look washed out. I bet it will work better for those with sun-kissed skin.
It was also not a perfect shade for me to use on my cheeks.
Sheer Sculpt (Cocoa) in #0059
It was a ‘no’ as it made me look…unhealthy. I tried using this product as a contouring tool though and it was a total ‘yes’!
In fact, it’s one of those rare matte shades that are perfect for contouring my cheekbones.
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Considering that Pixi MultiBalm is all-natural, a vegan-friendly product that provides great coverage and could be used on both cheeks and lips, it’s a total steal that every girl needs to have in her collection. Have you tried it yet?
Congratulations to Liz from @lipstickandconfetti for becoming the winner of this giveaway!
I already contacted Liz to collect her shipping information. I hope she enjoys this set of five lipsticks by Pixi by Petra as much as I did!
Thank you everyone for participating! Stay tuned about upcoming giveaways on the blog!
xoxox
– Katya
Thank you so much, dear Liz!! Have a lovely day! xoxo
It’s actually the first product by Pixi I’ve tried so far and I’m excited to try more!
Me too! I mean who doesn’t, right? ;)
Yes, it’s a really good one!
Thank you, Michelle!! Have a lovely day! xoxo
Awesome! Thanks for joining!
Thanks, Yvonne!
love them!!! :D
Beautiful colors. Love to try this brand. So i am in
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I have heard a lot about this product. The pink shades are simply gorgeous.
Thank you, Dana! It’s one of my favs too!
Thank YOU! ;)
Thank you, Robin! xoxo
Yes, it’s much more convenient! I also love that it’s not too shiny!
Aww thank you Liz! It’s a really good one and I recommend you to give it a try!
Thank you so much!! xoxox
Yes, it’s a great product to start with as it combines two products in one!
Awww thank you so much!!!
Thank you, Rosa! It’s a bit new shade for me, but I’ve been loving it too!
Yep, I love the first two the best too! In fact, that shade of red is my current favorite!
Thank you so much!!! You are so sweet!
You look so beautiful on every pic! I haven’t tried Pixi products, look nice
I have yet to be disappointed by a Pixi by Petra product. I love these 2-in-1 multi balms. The color range is really nice. I think I like the first two as well. They really pop.
I love the red colour in the first image, it has a really nice orange undertone.
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Everything looked good on your lips! I normally don’t wear nudes but I think I’m gonna give it a try after seeing your pic.
Wow I really want to try this, I don’t normally wear lipstick but willing to give this a try!
Thank you Katy! I love the rose shade too!
Hahha you are so sweet! You are doing s great job with your makeup but if you need help with picking a perfect red lipstick I’m here for you girl! Wanna do a collab?
Thank you Nikki! ❤️
Wow! I love the second one that you try but all look nice on you!
Can you just do all my make up please?!
XO,
Maria
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I had no idea it was National Lipstick Day! What a fun and vivid post, these balms are so adorable, although they all look tempting, I am loving wild rose! so pretty!
Have a great weekend!
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Wild rose and Baby petal are my perfect colors!
Cool colors. I rarely wear lipsticks but when I do I love them in neat colors.
These colors look really nice! I’ve never tried a 2-in-1 cheek and lip balm like this before!
It’s totally perfect for everyday wear! I definitely prefer this than the lip and cheek tint in liquid form. It’s more convenient and easier to apply! Thanks for the review, there’s so many good things about this product!
That sounds like an awesome line of lipstick. I love all the shades.
Thank you
I really love the Wild Rose.
I love the sound of these! All the shades are so pretty and I would wear them all. The orange shade really looks great on you. I have not tried anything from this brand, but I obviously need to!
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I love a good lipstick!
~~Megan~~
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Love the first shade.. they sound like a nice product! I love the Pixi glow tonic and I’ve always wanted to try new products from the brand! xx
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These look so great! All of the shades look amazing on you :)
xo, Liz
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