Pixi Tinted Brilliance Balm in Radiant Rose

Every brand has these big chubby lip products these days. Ive heard of Pixi from the uk bloggers but never saw it here it canada until target came. I remember someone saying these were one of their favourites so when I saw them in the store I thought id give it a try. I went for this pinky shade in no. 5 Radiant Rose. Unlike a lot of the other balms this one is not meant to stain the lips, its just a tinted balm. Its super moisturising on the lips and has a minty smell, almost like toothpaste which is nice because it will keep you smelling fresh and clean. The colour is more pigmented than I was expecting for a balm. Its very buildable but can look very glossy if too much is applied, which isnt my favourite look. Id like to try more shades because I dont wear alot of pinks to be honest, especially not during this time of year. Have you tried these? What are your thoughts. 

Winter Base

Winter is the worst time for my skin. For the majority of the year I have very easy going skin, I dont have any problems because I have normal skin. But once the cold Canadian weather returns, it starts to get dry, tight, and itchy. When it comes to foundation I have to watch what I use to avoid prominent dry patches. 

The number one important thing for me is to exfoliate to remove the dry skin. I do this at night so I dont have red skin in the morning. A good moisturiser is important aswell. I use a heavier one at night so when I wake up my skin is smooth and hydrated, and apply the La-Roche Posay Hydreane Legere, a light hydrating moisturiser in the morning. Next is priming. I find this makes a big difference because it smooths everything out to make the foundation apply nicely. My favourite is Laura Mercier Hydrating Primer. Its kinda pricey but is the best ice tried. 

As for the actualy foundation, right now im using Revlon Nearly Naked. This is definitely not my favourite foundation but it gives a light coverage and a glowy or dewy look to the skin. I find the finish works well with my skin. Anything too matte just accentuates any dry patches which is exactly what I try to avoid. I like the coverage this gives- my skin still looks like skin. Although the colour is a tad too dark for me which is super annoying, though after blending down the neck you cant even tell. 

What are your favourite foundations for dry skin? Id love to know. 

Nyx Terra Cotta

My blush collection is slowly growing and ive been trying to branch out to more colours. Ive heard about this shade from Nyx for years and never really thought it would be something id like. I have a blush from Mac in Peachtwist, which is a burnt orange with a gold shimmer, simialr but this one so I thought why not. I know it looks scary in the swatch but I assure you, its beautiful on the cheeks and not that intense (I heavily swatched just for photographing purposes). It gives a beautiful hint of colour that on my fair skin, almost gives a contoured look. I think its a great colour for those dont-want-to-wear-alot-of-makeup days because its fairly natural on the skin but gives a really nice healthy glow. Ive heard its a dupe for Nars Douceur, though ive never tried it myself so I cant say. But for about a third of the price, this is a great one to try.