Not going to lie, i paid for one of those PMG classes and it was an hour of nothing but an advertisement for her second mascara. We learned virtually nothing that class and it made me so sad because i wanted so badly to get onto the PMG hypetrain. I was yearning to learn from her and see her in action. I had a fresh notebook open, pen ready. 😭 I love the amount of effort DM gives during her IG lives.
I hear you, friend! And I don’t want to take away the enormous achievements of Pat. And I think we agree that it’s fantastic to see Pat rise as high as she did. But I still yearn for that education, and unfortunately the priorities have shifted for Pat and her brand. I did enjoy the Divine Rose II class, but that was the only one that I felt was helpful.
Lol her master classes 2 years ago were well worth it and were based on products (motherships, base products) and techniques I was interested in. I could t see myself paying anyone to learn about mascara for an hour.
I picked it up with the quickness. It made my 57 skin looked amazing. I was given so many compliments. It has a natural looking finish so people were asking about my skim care rather thank the makeup. I also used the Danessa Myricks serum. '
I have been a Danessa Myricks user for years. I have oily skin so I didn’t buy the Yummy Skin but I bought the Blurring Powder. I loved it the first day I used it. I wear #7 with my foundation. It’s beautiful in the morning and I’m totally gorgeous by 5 pm. Ready for dinner, out with the hubby. I’m going to get a couple more in case they sell out.
OMG thanks for this I think I will buy it, I have seen so many weird reviews mostly people not knowing what to do with it but I think Alicia us always amazing with her reviews
@@gabbysoto04 i hope you love it! I certainly do 😆. Right? I think..a lot of people are trying this out with a heavy hand and expecting it to be something its not. This product is perfect for people who love the no makeup makeup look. I feel the same, she did a great demo.
I’ve had this for a few days and it’s just a beautiful product. I have very oily skin, so I did not hesitate to purchase (unusual for me) and I’m so glad I took the plunge. I do find - despite having oily skin - that I have to ensure I moisturize any typically dry spots directly before applying, because it’s that good at keeping shine down and those spots will appear dry once this product hits them. But as long as my skin is nicely hydrated, I am good to go. I actually look forward to doing my complexion, which is so weird for me! If you have oily skin, definitely try this out.
Im super impressed with th balm powder it’s beautiful and amazing. I have combination dehydrated skin I use the balm powder in shade 9 Match’s perfectly , can see that I could use shade 8 as well, and would be just a Tod lighter, but i rather have 9 and use a concealer with it . My shades ref Wayne goss shade 2 Pat mcgrath shade 26 Bobbi brown golden almond 6.75 Danessa yummy serum f G19 vcc-5&6 MAC nc50 I hope was helpfull
This may be the first product that truly did something amazing for my look! I am 52, with oily skin and still have breakouts. Not much in wrinkles except forehead. Major pores. This as a primer changed the look of all of that! It honestly blurred, kept me from shining without looking dry, and my makeup looked great for 8+ hours with no additional powder! I’m in love and thank you so much for your thorough reviews as always! Grateful for your commitment. 🥰🤗🙏
I couldn't wait to try this product. Got it in 8 & 9 and filmed with it. After 5 1/2 hours, on my very oily skin, it held up exceptionally well. I have liked everything I've tried from Danessa and it's quickly become one of my favorite brands for complexion products.
Great timing! Took a chance on this product and waiting to receive. I’m happy to see a review. Danessa is quickly becoming a favorite brand. Love her ingenuity
@@mykitm7104 Hi 🥰 yes, specifically oily acne prone skin that also gets dehydrated. So I have a little bit of everything lol This stuff controlled my oils so well and I don't have to touch up at all, which is unheard of as someone with oily skin. But it also didn't dry out the areas I am dehydrated. I swear that Ipsalite ingredient is like voodoo magic for my skin! I hope they never discontinue it
@@mykitm7104 It is so cool! I got Universal, 1, and 6. Here is my review if you're curious ua-cam.com/video/nea2FpnYCxU/v-deo.html. Or you can click this profile pic and it'll take you to my channel. There was a learning curve but so worth it!
Listennnnn DM's yummy serum primer is LIFFFFEEEEE!!! For everyday, I wear it alone and highlight with Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Highlighter + Balm Duo in Bronze. I share a similar view about not covering up my scars too much, but i also invest in my skincare regimen so that helps. I'm still trying to figure out my shade in the Yummy skin foundation though. I've tried 19G, 17W and 16N. 17W seems to be a closest match. The finish is phenomenal- not too matte and dewy enough to make skin look healthy. Love to see what her balms look like on you. I think the balm is right up my alley. Love this product!!! DM Beauty is phenomenal.
Miss Pat be doing make up for numerous runways the entire year, which has to be soooo much work to develop since the range of designers she works with is soooo wide. She also seems to collab a lot with british vogue. I think she has much more on her plate than Miss Myricks who seems to have full focus on her brand and tbh no one is doing it like her, her brand is so interesting and exciting!
This is a great point! And as you laid out, this is the primary difference between the brands and makeup artists. I’m sure Pat had to relinquish a lot of the responsibility of running a brand, since her first priority is being a high fashion runway artist. Thank you for sharing this perspective, because it provides the necessary context.
I combined it with the Wayne Goss foundation. It almost survived a heat index of 108 down here in South Texas. It didn’t do well as an eye primer, though.
I love you Dear Alicia , I love your review style , how simple and relatable you are, and so well spoken. Just like you I have a immense gratitude and admiration for dear Danessa , teach us educating all of us , she’s is a genius and a incredible caring person. I have the same feeling when it comes to dear Pat I love her . But she feels distanced I wish to see more of her
Hey Alicia 🤗 I’ve been using the balm powder shade 5 as eye primer and I’ve been enjoying. I have dry eye lids many times eye primers are overly drying and looks textured. So I moisturize, but then it breaks down the primer and creases. I found this balm over my eye cream covers discoloration, gives my lids a matte finish with very little creasing and my eyelid texture is blurred. I want 1 more in shade 4 to lighten my eye area🌸
Omg i just found you and I LOVE YOU. Hahahaha your love light and happiness comes through your videos and i am so here for it!! Subscribed for sure babe
Thank you so much Alicia for your review You always do such a great job. I watched other reviews but others seem to ve confused on how to use it but I know I can trust you to go over everything and tell us exactly how to work a product in to our routines
Reminds me of a similar product that Mally Beauty did that I used to buy about 10 years ago (yes I used to buy from QVC!) It was a balm that dried to a powder and worked quite well for me for a while but definitely had a learning curve with application. I think it also used to dry out a bit in the compact. It'll be interesting to see if DM's stays 'fresh' over time.
It looks like a great product! I love how you explained everything. It was hilarious when you started with "maybe some mascara" and then got on a roll till the gloss 😁.
I didn’t know this existed! I don’t like wearing makeup because I always feel cakey and it looks overdone, but I will definitely try this, because I’m looking for something that just improves what I already look like, but doesn’t cover me up. I’m ok with blemishes showing through, so this sounds perfect. Thank you!!!!
When using the universal as a primer, does the foundation last longer or do you use for more coverage? May I ask what type of foundation you use, i.e. cream, liquid?
@@jewelnabq01 of course! I used the universal for primer with liquid foundation. (I will sometimes use shade 9 on its own as foundation). Since I have oily skin, the product works well because it definitely keeps me from getting super oily throughout the day. What I understand is that the Upsalite in the product is one that helps with oiliness. It’s almost like it gets better throughout the day. I think because I don’t try as oily, then my makeup lasts longer. And you honestly only need a little bit, like most of Danessa’s products. Hope that helps a bit!
I just tried this product today for the first time and i too am in LOVE. i use Dm yummy skin foundation in shade 7n and it's perfect when I'm feeling glowy. I have very oily skin and used shade 3 today in the balm and maaaaan it withstood setting up the kids kiddie pool in 80 plus degree heat, cooking dinner, folding clothes putting the kids to bed etc etc. New favorite product easily
I ordered this and can't wait to try this. It honestly looks like "your skin but better" -- who doesn't want that, right? Even the wear test it still looks amazing. I live outside of Atlanta and curious how it will hold up with the high heat/humidity combination. I guess I'm about to find out.
I'm sold! It looks AMAZING on you! As a VERY oily skin girl, I haven't tried any of her complexion products. I think I will get 2 shades, the universal shade and one for a foundation. I wonder if I can use the universal shade almost like the tatcha silk canvas primer. Plus I want to put this to the test in the Texas heat. I'll keep you posted.
Wow, I thought the 5 will be too dark for you. It’s matched you perfectly! I loved your review. I wasn’t sure if I should get the universal or pigments powder but with your review, I’ll head straight for the pigments. Thank you. Your reviews are so informative🥰🥰🥰
So glad to see your review! You are always so thoughtful and thorough! I was really excited about this product. Seems innovative, new, fresh, exciting! I wasn't able to get it to work for me, unfortunately. My expectations were not necessarily that it would perform flawlessly as a primer, foundation, and powder all at once (too good to be true), but I don't think it really functioned well as any of those things separately for me either. As a primer, it blurs, but because of that, I just felt it settled as a film over my skin, instead of melting in. Reminded me of a cross between the Elf Putty Primer and a Benefit Porefessional, with oigmet swirled in. It sets in the way that it dries to a powdery finish, but it just didn't stay on my skin. It remained flexible, which can be a good thing in some instances, but I found it to transfer, melt away, mix in with my oils and create a pastey mucky mess. Buildable coverage is nice to have because of the versatility, but I didn't find this to be long lasting, natural, or shine controlling at all. I was hoping for this to be the J.Lo triple threat of base products, but it just wasn't any of those things for me. Extra points for innovation though, definitely a thoughtful release.
@@aliciaarcher I think we are all always in search of that miracle complexion product, I'm willing to try a lot of things. Typically I wait for a review (I love your base product and brush reviews!), but I was just too excited to wait on this release! Unfortunately it doesn't work as a touch up product, and it's not useful as a "powder" product either, so I just didn't find it successful in any application. I've been finding success with the Maybelline Perfector 4-in1, which is really odd because it's not a brand or product type I gravitate towards, typically. Also the Essence Tinted Primer. Both have a moussey sort of texture, a light tint, serious blurring qualities, and transform to a bit of a velvety texture on the skin. I was surprised by them both on my skin that leans toward the oily side in the hot humid summer months. I've also been getting good use out of a couple of cushion foundations from Yesstyle - the PeriPeri Ink Matte Blur, and the Laneige Matte Cushion are both great for on the go touchups. I don't usually prefer a super matte finish, only because I think it looks heavy and gunky once my oils mix in, but all of these products seem to do well. Even the Wet N Wild Impossible Primer looks good with zero makeup on top just to smooth, slightly mattify, and perfect texture on no makeup days. Not everyone product is going to be for everyone. I think I set realistic expectations so if something doesn't work for me, I just look at it like "onto the next!" Thanks for your review. Even though the product didn't work for me, there was a lot of other useful info in your video. I'm going to check out the Live IG events from Danessa Myricks to learn some new tips and tricks for some of the other products I have from her brand!
I bought the universal because I was scared of the shades lol. I wore it yesterday as a primer and was highly, highly impressed! I used it with pat’s foundation and it looked smoother. Also my oils didn’t break through like usual. This stuff is just like Linda’s blotting powder because of the upsalite. I’m pretty much combo and I didn’t find this balm to be drying at all.
I am usually a full coverage girl but I like the idea of a no make-up make-up look. Unfortunately tinted moisturizers have just left me disappointed. Cc creams are ok but...well, I am still looking. I came across your video today and this could be my answer. This looked great on you & seemed like it would be a good, relaxed weekend kind of option. Thank you for your reviews Alicia, they always help so much!! 😉❤️
Hey Alicia thanks again for a detailed description of Denessas powder foundation. I will be trying to find my shade and I'll put it to the test in my cycling session. Stay healthy, be yourself, spread beauty wherever you go.
This is definitely going on my wishlist to try, thank you for sharing your thoughts Alicia!! 👏👏 My face is very oily 24/7-365 so I'll be very interested to see how this performs on me (both in the short-term and long-term). As always thanks for updating us on your thoughts about the fragrance as well; very useful to know. I think I'll be ok with the ginger root oil, but I have noticed that squalane can really make my skin freak out, so this will be interesting as it's in the top 6 ingredients lol.
That Yummy Skin foundation is excellent for a date night sexy sleek skin makeup look😍 I apply mine with the Wayne Goss #1 foundation brush. You're going to love it when you can tolerate it. The Balm Blurring powder is over the top with excellence in a product as well!!!👍🏾👍🏾
I purchased the balm powder and I love it. I've been eyeing the bk 101 forever and I paused your video and finally purchased it. It is on sale for mothers day! YAY! Thanks for the video.
This is a great video!! I really wanted to see what you’d make of this product. It’s funny but I’ve been unexpectedly loving the L’Oréal 4-in-1 tinted balm infused with serum and now I’m very interested in laying out the cash and seeing how this product compares.
I just ordered two shades of this product. I need to figure which one is my match. I am so excited for this type of product, it so versatile. Thank you for your review.
Hi Alicia, do you happen to know your MAC foundation shade? This looks so innovation and perfect for oily skin people who want a light coverage no makeup look. I will definitely order it
I used #6 over top of Rose Inc. 80 and it looked amazing. A really nice soft glow and plump-looking skin with a bronze summer hue. I’m seriously impressed. I’m going to pick up the universal shade too.
Ordered mine yesterday, quite excited. I am oily, especially in summer and EVERYTHING melts down and breaks apart on me if it's over 70* outside. I don't want the coverage of a double wear to get the longevity so hopefully this will be my jam and hopefully the lightest shade is not too dark🤞
New subscriber! Thank you so much Alicia! I’m so glad that I came across your channel discussing this product. I’m not familiar with this line. You speak very intelligently about different products and I appreciate it. I’ve never heard of Danessa Myricks until a few days ago when I placed a Sephora order and I’m going to receive a trial size Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder in the Universal shade. I also needed to see what different makeup products look like on someone with my similar skin tone which is helpful.
What is upslight technology? I can’t keep up. Lol Not sure my dry mature skin would like this but it sounds intriguing. I can’t wait for what else Danessa Myricks comes out with. She dabbles with innovation and I like that.
🤣 I believe it’s an ingredient that acts as mini “vacuums” that tackle excess oil and sweat. A lot of “blotting” type products rely on this formula to be more lightweight in nature without feeling heavy. Like older powders felt, in order to achieve the same shine free finish. It might just feel ok on dry skin! Some ppl have said that as long as they prep well, the fishing is not over drying 👍🏽
Wow looks amazing!!! I need to try, I like to show all my freckles now.. so I think I don't need full coverage everyday anymore and I think this is perfect for me
Alicia, I've been on the fence about this one, but you pushed me over the edge! Picked up shades 8 and 9 while watching your video, also finally got the yummy skin primer and had to grab the Pride chrome flakes too. I feel bad about your fragrance situation. I am obsessed with the herbaceous scent of the yummy skin foundation -- it actually makes me wear it more often!
I'm very curious about this product. I like the sound of the blurring & that it feels light since in the Summer ( it's normal to hit triple digits here) I don't want anything heavy like It Cosmetics CC cream on my face on top of my Josie Maran spf. It just feels too much. Pretty convenient & easy to use/apply quickly with a dense brush--I like that too! My only concern is covering my redness 🤔
I'm #6 and I really like it! It's a great option for my combo oily skin as a tint type of vibe and also works great under foundation. The yummy foundation looks really nice but it's a bit heavy and more dewy than I'll reach for that often.
I can't wait for mine to get here! I'm all in on Danessa Myricks right now. I ordered the Balm Powder in 7 and the Yummy Skin foundation in 16N. I can wear N07 or W04 in the VC. I've tried both of the glow serums and they are really nice. The fragrance goes away really quickly.
I have dry skin and I wanted to try this! And I'm glad I did! It blurs my texture and adds a more coverage in places it fades. I just have to make sure I prep my skin well 🙂
Nice I didn’t realize that LH cosmetics also had a product with upsalite. I’ll try it. Unfortunately, due to one of the ingredients I can’t try the DM BBpowder, but I’m here for your review 😆
Just from your first video, I'm so glad that such a new product is also easy to use! I'm definitely interested. Could you maybe also use it over foundation/concealer as setting? It appears to be one of the functions stated on DM's website. I'm very curious to see how it would work. Thank you Alicia for the informative video as always ❤️
Thanks for the detail (& entertaining) review. I’m leaving your channel now & going straight to Sephora’s app to purchase. Thanks again, you helped me pull the trigger!
This product sounds perfect for our horribly hot, humid Arizona monsoon season! Not sure what shade to go for, though. Either 4 or 5, I'm guessing? As I am MAC Pro Longwear Nourishing WP Foundation shade NW30-35, depending on time of year?
I can see a huge difference between the different sides of your face! I gotta try it. I prefer lighter coverage products because they don't tend to pull orange like foundations.
Love this product even with my dry/normal skin. The Saie glow and hers both are amazing underneath and do balance out for the dryness. Random question though, the maple magnetic over the singe looks gorgeous but I don’t know where to get the maple magnetic (or ho even makes it lol). Can you let me know?
By the way I have heard that the special ingledient is in Linda Halberg's setting spray gave tried it??? I am intrigued to see if that special ingredient really works for my oily T zone
I have combo skin and love a light coverage, so I feel like I am the target audience for this product lol. Definitely intrigued and want to see it in person for the best shade match! Thanks for the review 🥰
I’ve had these in my cart for about a week and I can’t decide what color to get!! I’m between 7 and 8. I wish Sephora would hurry up and get it in stores so I can see it in person. Might just roll the dice today and try 7 cuz I can’t wait lol. I also want to grab one of the multi-chrome pencils before the other color I wanted sells out. I just love Danessa and her artistry.
"Because I can ". YES YOU CAN, haha! Love love love this whole look! Perfectly polished but understated and fresh without being dewy. I love to have a nice dew going but with summer quickly approaching my skin will bring the dewy look naturally... from sweat! xD
I'm almost out of my current light foundation and I'm so curious about this one. The only thing that has stopped me is how dry my skin is. But maybe for the summer.
The product is made in China. I know the labor conditions have a bad rep, but I would like to believe that Danessa is using a manufacturer where the workers are treated well.
I am now thinking am I olive rather than golden, weirdly both types of bases work. So confused. Anyway I think this will be my first DM purchase 💃💃 been dying to try her.
Not going to lie, i paid for one of those PMG classes and it was an hour of nothing but an advertisement for her second mascara. We learned virtually nothing that class and it made me so sad because i wanted so badly to get onto the PMG hypetrain. I was yearning to learn from her and see her in action. I had a fresh notebook open, pen ready. 😭 I love the amount of effort DM gives during her IG lives.
I hear you, friend! And I don’t want to take away the enormous achievements of Pat. And I think we agree that it’s fantastic to see Pat rise as high as she did. But I still yearn for that education, and unfortunately the priorities have shifted for Pat and her brand. I did enjoy the Divine Rose II class, but that was the only one that I felt was helpful.
@@aliciaarcher this is good to know ab her classes
Lol her master classes 2 years ago were well worth it and were based on products (motherships, base products) and techniques I was interested in. I could t see myself paying anyone to learn about mascara for an hour.
This balm might be something for me who dislikes most foundations, tinted moisturisers and such like.
Thank you for bringing this to my attention.
I picked it up with the quickness. It made my 57 skin looked amazing. I was given so many compliments. It has a natural looking finish so people were asking about my skim care rather thank the makeup. I also used the Danessa Myricks serum.
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I have been a Danessa Myricks user for years. I have oily skin so I didn’t buy the Yummy Skin but I bought the Blurring Powder. I loved it the first day I used it. I wear #7 with my foundation. It’s beautiful in the morning and I’m totally gorgeous by 5 pm. Ready for dinner, out with the hubby. I’m going to get a couple more in case they sell out.
I love the Danessa Myricks Vision Cream Cover foundation though
What is your mac shade. Thanks in advance
I freaking love this balm. It's like my skin but better while not being overdone like a foundation. 😍
OMG thanks for this I think I will buy it, I have seen so many weird reviews mostly people not knowing what to do with it but I think Alicia us always amazing with her reviews
@@gabbysoto04 i hope you love it! I certainly do 😆. Right? I think..a lot of people are trying this out with a heavy hand and expecting it to be something its not. This product is perfect for people who love the no makeup makeup look. I feel the same, she did a great demo.
YUS! I agree, and it surpassed all my expectations!
@@aliciaarcherNo, shade 5 DOES work on you. It looks good.
I’ve had this for a few days and it’s just a beautiful product. I have very oily skin, so I did not hesitate to purchase (unusual for me) and I’m so glad I took the plunge. I do find - despite having oily skin - that I have to ensure I moisturize any typically dry spots directly before applying, because it’s that good at keeping shine down and those spots will appear dry once this product hits them. But as long as my skin is nicely hydrated, I am good to go. I actually look forward to doing my complexion, which is so weird for me! If you have oily skin, definitely try this out.
Im super impressed with th balm powder it’s beautiful and amazing.
I have combination dehydrated skin
I use the balm powder in shade 9
Match’s perfectly , can see that I could use shade 8 as well, and would be just a Tod lighter, but i rather have 9 and use a concealer with it .
My shades ref
Wayne goss shade 2
Pat mcgrath shade 26
Bobbi brown golden almond 6.75
Danessa yummy serum f
G19 vcc-5&6
MAC nc50
I hope was helpfull
This may be the first product that truly did something amazing for my look! I am 52, with oily skin and still have breakouts. Not much in wrinkles except forehead. Major pores. This as a primer changed the look of all of that! It honestly blurred, kept me from shining without looking dry, and my makeup looked great for 8+ hours with no additional powder! I’m in love and thank you so much for your thorough reviews as always! Grateful for your commitment. 🥰🤗🙏
I couldn't wait to try this product. Got it in 8 & 9 and filmed with it. After 5 1/2 hours, on my very oily skin, it held up exceptionally well. I have liked everything I've tried from Danessa and it's quickly become one of my favorite brands for complexion products.
Great timing! Took a chance on this product and waiting to receive. I’m happy to see a review. Danessa is quickly becoming a favorite brand. Love her ingenuity
Amazing! I can’t wait until you try it!
I did an 8 hr wear test and this stuff is freaking AMAZING! Can't wait to see how you like it! My skin looked better and better throughout the day!
Do you have an oily skin?
@@mykitm7104 Hi 🥰 yes, specifically oily acne prone skin that also gets dehydrated. So I have a little bit of everything lol This stuff controlled my oils so well and I don't have to touch up at all, which is unheard of as someone with oily skin. But it also didn't dry out the areas I am dehydrated. I swear that Ipsalite ingredient is like voodoo magic for my skin! I hope they never discontinue it
@@DanielleNicoleMakeup wow!! Sounds amazing! Which shades did you get?
@@mykitm7104 It is so cool! I got Universal, 1, and 6. Here is my review if you're curious ua-cam.com/video/nea2FpnYCxU/v-deo.html. Or you can click this profile pic and it'll take you to my channel. There was a learning curve but so worth it!
ALIICCCIIIAAAAA YAAAAY! I wanted to try this product, thank you so much for the review! Excited to watch this video :D
Hiiii!! Thank you for watching, friend! 💕🥰
Listennnnn DM's yummy serum primer is LIFFFFEEEEE!!! For everyday, I wear it alone and highlight with Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Highlighter + Balm Duo in Bronze. I share a similar view about not covering up my scars too much, but i also invest in my skincare regimen so that helps. I'm still trying to figure out my shade in the Yummy skin foundation though. I've tried 19G, 17W and 16N. 17W seems to be a closest match. The finish is phenomenal- not too matte and dewy enough to make skin look healthy. Love to see what her balms look like on you. I think the balm is right up my alley. Love this product!!! DM Beauty is phenomenal.
That is so great to hear I might give it a try
Well I might have to deal with the sneezing and try it because it looks so geeewdd!!!
Miss Pat be doing make up for numerous runways the entire year, which has to be soooo much work to develop since the range of designers she works with is soooo wide. She also seems to collab a lot with british vogue. I think she has much more on her plate than Miss Myricks who seems to have full focus on her brand and tbh no one is doing it like her, her brand is so interesting and exciting!
This is a great point! And as you laid out, this is the primary difference between the brands and makeup artists. I’m sure Pat had to relinquish a lot of the responsibility of running a brand, since her first priority is being a high fashion runway artist. Thank you for sharing this perspective, because it provides the necessary context.
I combined it with the Wayne Goss foundation. It almost survived a heat index of 108 down here in South Texas. It didn’t do well as an eye primer, though.
I love you Dear Alicia , I love your review style , how simple and relatable you are, and so well spoken. Just like you I have a immense gratitude and admiration for dear Danessa , teach us educating all of us , she’s is a genius and a incredible caring person. I have the same feeling when it comes to dear Pat I love her . But she feels distanced I wish to see more of her
Your final look was soooo everyday make up goals, super gorg.
Hey Alicia 🤗 I’ve been using the balm powder shade 5 as eye primer and I’ve been enjoying. I have dry eye lids many times eye primers are overly drying and looks textured. So I moisturize, but then it breaks down the primer and creases. I found this balm over my eye cream covers discoloration, gives my lids a matte finish with very little creasing and my eyelid texture is blurred. I want 1 more in shade 4 to lighten my eye area🌸
I forgot that someone mentioned the same use, and I will definitely try that today. Thank you, Sheila 😍 Big hugs!
@@aliciaarcher I hope it works as well with your skincare routine as it does for mine. Can’t wait to hear all about it 🥰
what shade are you overall?
@@sxyngel I’m tan. Some of my foundation shades are LYS TG5, PM Skin Fetish M16, Fenty 310 & DM Yummy Skin 12W. Hope this helps.
Got mine a few days ago, its incredible at oil control but doesn’t give a flat matte finish (speaking as someone with oily skin). A must buy imo!!
Omg i just found you and I LOVE YOU. Hahahaha your love light and happiness comes through your videos and i am so here for it!! Subscribed for sure babe
Thank you so much Alicia for your review You always do such a great job. I watched other reviews but others seem to ve confused on how to use it but I know I can trust you to go over everything and tell us exactly how to work a product in to our routines
Thank you, Gabby! I’m happy to have tuned into Danessa’s live, as that helped my understanding of the product to better present its benefits!
Reminds me of a similar product that Mally Beauty did that I used to buy about 10 years ago (yes I used to buy from QVC!) It was a balm that dried to a powder and worked quite well for me for a while but definitely had a learning curve with application. I think it also used to dry out a bit in the compact. It'll be interesting to see if DM's stays 'fresh' over time.
It looks like a great product! I love how you explained everything. It was hilarious when you started with "maybe some mascara" and then got on a roll till the gloss 😁.
I didn’t know this existed! I don’t like wearing makeup because I always feel cakey and it looks overdone, but I will definitely try this, because I’m looking for something that just improves what I already look like, but doesn’t cover me up. I’m ok with blemishes showing through, so this sounds perfect. Thank you!!!!
I’ve been loving the universal shade as a foundation primer and am really enjoying it!
When using the universal as a primer, does the foundation last longer or do you use for more coverage? May I ask what type of foundation you use, i.e. cream, liquid?
@@jewelnabq01 of course! I used the universal for primer with liquid foundation. (I will sometimes use shade 9 on its own as foundation). Since I have oily skin, the product works well because it definitely keeps me from getting super oily throughout the day. What I understand is that the Upsalite in the product is one that helps with oiliness. It’s almost like it gets better throughout the day. I think because I don’t try as oily, then my makeup lasts longer. And you honestly only need a little bit, like most of Danessa’s products. Hope that helps a bit!
I just tried this product today for the first time and i too am in LOVE. i use Dm yummy skin foundation in shade 7n and it's perfect when I'm feeling glowy. I have very oily skin and used shade 3 today in the balm and maaaaan it withstood setting up the kids kiddie pool in 80 plus degree heat, cooking dinner, folding clothes putting the kids to bed etc etc. New favorite product easily
Thank you for reviewing this. I’ve been so curious about it. It’s on my list for sure to try when we get a little closer to summer.
I ordered this and can't wait to try this. It honestly looks like "your skin but better" -- who doesn't want that, right? Even the wear test it still looks amazing. I live outside of Atlanta and curious how it will hold up with the high heat/humidity combination. I guess I'm about to find out.
I'm sold! It looks AMAZING on you! As a VERY oily skin girl, I haven't tried any of her complexion products. I think I will get 2 shades, the universal shade and one for a foundation. I wonder if I can use the universal shade almost like the tatcha silk canvas primer. Plus I want to put this to the test in the Texas heat. I'll keep you posted.
WHEW! Texas heat makes for a great tester 🤣 Yes, I think you can use the universal shade as you would use the Tatcha primer.
Wow, I thought the 5 will be too dark for you. It’s matched you perfectly! I loved your review. I wasn’t sure if I should get the universal or pigments powder but with your review, I’ll head straight for the pigments. Thank you. Your reviews are so informative🥰🥰🥰
I love this as a primer for my oily skin. I love it!
Me tooooo!!!! I looked great all day lol
So glad to see your review! You are always so thoughtful and thorough!
I was really excited about this product. Seems innovative, new, fresh, exciting!
I wasn't able to get it to work for me, unfortunately. My expectations were not necessarily that it would perform flawlessly as a primer, foundation, and powder all at once (too good to be true), but I don't think it really functioned well as any of those things separately for me either.
As a primer, it blurs, but because of that, I just felt it settled as a film over my skin, instead of melting in. Reminded me of a cross between the Elf Putty Primer and a Benefit Porefessional, with oigmet swirled in. It sets in the way that it dries to a powdery finish, but it just didn't stay on my skin. It remained flexible, which can be a good thing in some instances, but I found it to transfer, melt away, mix in with my oils and create a pastey mucky mess.
Buildable coverage is nice to have because of the versatility, but I didn't find this to be long lasting, natural, or shine controlling at all.
I was hoping for this to be the J.Lo triple threat of base products, but it just wasn't any of those things for me. Extra points for innovation though, definitely a thoughtful release.
I’m sorry to hear that 😮💨 Can you use it as something to set with? What are your current go-to’s in the complexion category at the moment?
@@aliciaarcher I think we are all always in search of that miracle complexion product, I'm willing to try a lot of things. Typically I wait for a review (I love your base product and brush reviews!), but I was just too excited to wait on this release!
Unfortunately it doesn't work as a touch up product, and it's not useful as a "powder" product either, so I just didn't find it successful in any application.
I've been finding success with the Maybelline Perfector 4-in1, which is really odd because it's not a brand or product type I gravitate towards, typically. Also the Essence Tinted Primer. Both have a moussey sort of texture, a light tint, serious blurring qualities, and transform to a bit of a velvety texture on the skin. I was surprised by them both on my skin that leans toward the oily side in the hot humid summer months. I've also been getting good use out of a couple of cushion foundations from Yesstyle - the PeriPeri Ink Matte Blur, and the Laneige Matte Cushion are both great for on the go touchups.
I don't usually prefer a super matte finish, only because I think it looks heavy and gunky once my oils mix in, but all of these products seem to do well. Even the Wet N Wild Impossible Primer looks good with zero makeup on top just to smooth, slightly mattify, and perfect texture on no makeup days.
Not everyone product is going to be for everyone. I think I set realistic expectations so if something doesn't work for me, I just look at it like "onto the next!"
Thanks for your review. Even though the product didn't work for me, there was a lot of other useful info in your video. I'm going to check out the Live IG events from Danessa Myricks to learn some new tips and tricks for some of the other products I have from her brand!
I bought the universal because I was scared of the shades lol. I wore it yesterday as a primer and was highly, highly impressed! I used it with pat’s foundation and it looked smoother. Also my oils didn’t break through like usual. This stuff is just like Linda’s blotting powder because of the upsalite. I’m pretty much combo and I didn’t find this balm to be drying at all.
How would this look on textured mature skin where I have fine lines on my dry cheeks and oily t-zone?
I am usually a full coverage girl but I like the idea of a no make-up make-up look. Unfortunately tinted moisturizers have just left me disappointed. Cc creams are ok but...well, I am still looking. I came across your video today and this could be my answer. This looked great on you & seemed like it would be a good, relaxed weekend kind of option. Thank you for your reviews Alicia, they always help so much!! 😉❤️
I can see why you love this so much, your skin looks amazing!
Hey Alicia thanks again for a detailed description of Denessas powder foundation. I will be trying to find my shade and I'll put it to the test in my cycling session. Stay healthy, be yourself, spread beauty wherever you go.
This is definitely going on my wishlist to try, thank you for sharing your thoughts Alicia!! 👏👏 My face is very oily 24/7-365 so I'll be very interested to see how this performs on me (both in the short-term and long-term). As always thanks for updating us on your thoughts about the fragrance as well; very useful to know. I think I'll be ok with the ginger root oil, but I have noticed that squalane can really make my skin freak out, so this will be interesting as it's in the top 6 ingredients lol.
That Yummy Skin foundation is excellent for a date night sexy sleek skin makeup look😍
I apply mine with the Wayne Goss #1 foundation brush. You're going to love it when you can tolerate it. The Balm Blurring powder is over the top with excellence in a product as well!!!👍🏾👍🏾
I purchased the balm powder and I love it. I've been eyeing the bk 101 forever and I paused your video and finally purchased it. It is on sale for mothers day! YAY! Thanks for the video.
I’m so excited to see this review!
Thank you! I was excited to try this product!
This is a great video!! I really wanted to see what you’d make of this product. It’s funny but I’ve been unexpectedly loving the L’Oréal 4-in-1 tinted balm infused with serum and now I’m very interested in laying out the cash and seeing how this product compares.
Love the packaging. Looks very clean
Agreed! Love the mirrored copper design 😍
The component is really nice because it seems to have an oleophobic coating on it - it doesn’t readily take on fingerprints. I love that.
I just ordered two shades of this product. I need to figure which one is my match. I am so excited for this type of product, it so versatile. Thank you for your review.
Hi Alicia, do you happen to know your MAC foundation shade? This looks so innovation and perfect for oily skin people who want a light coverage no makeup look. I will definitely order it
thank you so much for reviewing this!!! i loveeee your channel soooo much. ♥️♥️♥️
I used #6 over top of Rose Inc. 80 and it looked amazing. A really nice soft glow and plump-looking skin with a bronze summer hue. I’m seriously impressed. I’m going to pick up the universal shade too.
I was so curious about this....thank you again for this video!!! 🧡
Thank you for stopping by!
I love listening to your reviews and I really appreciate you doing research on the product before using it on a video
Ordered mine yesterday, quite excited. I am oily, especially in summer and EVERYTHING melts down and breaks apart on me if it's over 70* outside. I don't want the coverage of a double wear to get the longevity so hopefully this will be my jam and hopefully the lightest shade is not too dark🤞
I live in Arizona and it’s heating up here. I been wearing this as a primer and my oily skin looks amazing.
New subscriber!
Thank you so much Alicia!
I’m so glad that I came across your channel discussing this product.
I’m not familiar with this line.
You speak very intelligently
about different products and I appreciate it.
I’ve never heard of Danessa Myricks until a few days ago when I placed a Sephora order and I’m going to receive a trial size Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder in the Universal shade.
I also needed to see what different makeup products look like on someone with my similar skin tone which is helpful.
Hey Sandy! Welcome to the fam! I appreciate the kind words, and thrilled to know that this video was helpful. Please keep me posted about the balm!
@@aliciaarcher
Absolutely!
What is upslight technology? I can’t keep up. Lol Not sure my dry mature skin would like this but it sounds intriguing. I can’t wait for what else Danessa Myricks comes out with. She dabbles with innovation and I like that.
🤣 I believe it’s an ingredient that acts as mini “vacuums” that tackle excess oil and sweat. A lot of “blotting” type products rely on this formula to be more lightweight in nature without feeling heavy. Like older powders felt, in order to achieve the same shine free finish. It might just feel ok on dry skin! Some ppl have said that as long as they prep well, the fishing is not over drying 👍🏽
Can't wait to try this balm powder, looks lovely on you. What was that green handled brush you used for Singe?
Wow looks amazing!!! I need to try, I like to show all my freckles now.. so I think I don't need full coverage everyday anymore and I think this is perfect for me
Alicia, I've been on the fence about this one, but you pushed me over the edge! Picked up shades 8 and 9 while watching your video, also finally got the yummy skin primer and had to grab the Pride chrome flakes too. I feel bad about your fragrance situation. I am obsessed with the herbaceous scent of the yummy skin foundation -- it actually makes me wear it more often!
I'm very curious about this product. I like the sound of the blurring & that it feels light since in the Summer ( it's normal to hit triple digits here) I don't want anything heavy like It Cosmetics CC cream on my face on top of my Josie Maran spf. It just feels too much. Pretty convenient & easy to use/apply quickly with a dense brush--I like that too! My only concern is covering my redness 🤔
I'm #6 and I really like it! It's a great option for my combo oily skin as a tint type of vibe and also works great under foundation. The yummy foundation looks really nice but it's a bit heavy and more dewy than I'll reach for that often.
In others brands ethos shades you use, I think I’m 6 too but I’m not sure.
I can't wait for mine to get here! I'm all in on Danessa Myricks right now. I ordered the Balm Powder in 7 and the Yummy Skin foundation in 16N. I can wear N07 or W04 in the VC. I've tried both of the glow serums and they are really nice. The fragrance goes away really quickly.
I have been loving this balm! I have dry skin and even when my skin isn't super prepped it's still so so good.
Took you long enough! I'm been waiting for your video on this! 🥰🥰🥰
I absolutely love this product too! I am obsessed with this. It is so versatile!
I have dry skin and I wanted to try this! And I'm glad I did! It blurs my texture and adds a more coverage in places it fades. I just have to make sure I prep my skin well 🙂
That’s great to know! Thank you for sharing your experience. I want to try her Yummy Skin Serum as well!
@@aliciaarcher I agree the same I have normal but a bit dry but used the serum today after moisturizing properly was great.
@@crownedprincess100 ooooo! Now I definitely need to try her serum 😍
Nice I didn’t realize that LH cosmetics also had a product with upsalite. I’ll try it. Unfortunately, due to one of the ingredients I can’t try the DM BBpowder, but I’m here for your review 😆
Your delivery is on point
Thank you for the video. Can u pls tell me the lip-gloss u were wearing its so nice.
Just from your first video, I'm so glad that such a new product is also easy to use! I'm definitely interested.
Could you maybe also use it over foundation/concealer as setting? It appears to be one of the functions stated on DM's website. I'm very curious to see how it would work. Thank you Alicia for the informative video as always ❤️
Thanks for the detail (& entertaining) review. I’m leaving your channel now & going straight to Sephora’s app to purchase. Thanks again, you helped me pull the trigger!
Also what was that big buffing brush you held up to your face in the video? I like to swirl and buff too!
It was the Wayne Goss Holiday brush! It was limited edition, and I’m not sure if it’s available 😮💨
This product sounds perfect for our horribly hot, humid Arizona monsoon season! Not sure what shade to go for, though. Either 4 or 5, I'm guessing? As I am MAC Pro Longwear Nourishing WP Foundation shade NW30-35, depending on time of year?
I love this balm! And, I just purchased the Yummy Skin Tint, love it as well :)
I got #7 and it's perfect. It truly marries with the skin. I actually line the tone of DM's cream bronzer in deep as a sculpting cream, too.
I love your videos girl. You're a smart cookie!!
Alicia your natural skin looks so good . Qhats been working for you?
This was such a thorough, precise and crazy informative content/video!!! Thanks so much 😊
This balm is amazing! Love it!
I can see a huge difference between the different sides of your face! I gotta try it. I prefer lighter coverage products because they don't tend to pull orange like foundations.
Love this product even with my dry/normal skin. The Saie glow and hers both are amazing underneath and do balance out for the dryness. Random question though, the maple magnetic over the singe looks gorgeous but I don’t know where to get the maple magnetic (or ho even makes it lol). Can you let me know?
This review was so helpful and now I know I need to try this!
Thanks for providing so much information about this product. It sounds like a dream!
Thank you, Diana! I’ve been loving it!
This looks so amazing on you. My experience with the product is similar to yours! And it lasts all day
Awesome review. I love your Corky personality
i love the balm it has a beautiful satin finish
thanks for this! I was waiting for your review!
By the way I have heard that the special ingledient is in Linda Halberg's setting spray gave tried it??? I am intrigued to see if that special ingredient really works for my oily T zone
That’s makes sense! Maybe it’s in her new primer as well? Two products are now definitely on my radar 👀
I have combo skin and love a light coverage, so I feel like I am the target audience for this product lol. Definitely intrigued and want to see it in person for the best shade match! Thanks for the review 🥰
I’ve had these in my cart for about a week and I can’t decide what color to get!! I’m between 7 and 8. I wish Sephora would hurry up and get it in stores so I can see it in person. Might just roll the dice today and try 7 cuz I can’t wait lol. I also want to grab one of the multi-chrome pencils before the other color I wanted sells out. I just love Danessa and her artistry.
Hi! Do you think it could be used to blur fine lines and set under-eye concealer?
Danessa uses it for that purpose. She demonstrated applying the balm powder under the eyes, and it did have a blurring effect.
Which one you prefer the Wayne Goss vs the Dynessa
Love to know how it is as an eye primer?
"Because I can ". YES YOU CAN, haha! Love love love this whole look! Perfectly polished but understated and fresh without being dewy. I love to have a nice dew going but with summer quickly approaching my skin will bring the dewy look naturally... from sweat! xD
So thorough, as always! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I'm almost out of my current light foundation and I'm so curious about this one. The only thing that has stopped me is how dry my skin is. But maybe for the summer.
I am waiting for my translucent shade to arrive because I want to use it as a primer ☺️
Hi Alicia! Where is the product made in? I love this video, the demos and swatches look great!
The product is made in China. I know the labor conditions have a bad rep, but I would like to believe that Danessa is using a manufacturer where the workers are treated well.
@@aliciaarcher So true. But boy does Italy come out with beautiful formulas :D
Thank you Alicia!!! 👏🤗🥰 I just added #5 to my cart, gonna see if the have any good sales then check out. 💕 Cant wait to try it out ☺️
I am now thinking am I olive rather than golden, weirdly both types of bases work. So confused. Anyway I think this will be my first DM purchase 💃💃 been dying to try her.
Love this very informative and helped me to make a decision
Alicia, what are you in Mac? Thanks for this!
Nice informed insightful review
I used the serum and balm powder. More sandpaper than yummy. I found the formula quite drying. What am I doing wrong? Any suggestions?