I have officially hit the bottom of my precious compact of Danessa Myricks blurring balm powder, and if you know me, you know I do not pan anything unless it is that girl. After testing five foundations this year, this one is the only formula that has stayed in rotation without giving me attitude. If you are new to Danessa Myricks, she is a world-renowned makeup artist and brand founder who built her entire line around performance, artistry, and inclusivity.
In an interview with Essence, she shared that her mission has always been to create products that look like skin and feel like confidence. That is exactly what this blurring balm powder delivers.
This little compact has taken over TikTok, grabbed an Allure Best of Beauty award in 2022, and pulled makeup lovers of every skin type into its orbit. With 21 flexible shades and two translucent setting balms, it is designed to meet you where you are without washing you out or clinging to dry patches. My shade match is 9.5, and it melts into my skin like it was handmade for me. No chalkiness. No weird cast. Just a soft focus blur that makes you look like you travel with your own lighting technician.
And winter? Baby winter tries me every year. My T-Zone gets dry enough to write a message in, so when a product survives cold wind, indoor heat, and the disrespect of rapid weather changes, I take notes. The magic of this blurring balm powder lies in how it begins as a creamy balm, then settles into a smooth powder finish that instantly blurs texture. It holds up through humidity, long meetings, and icy winds without cracking or caking.
Dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe told Allure that hyaluronic acid is crucial for maintaining moisture in harsh weather. Danessa made sure to include hyaluronic acid alongside vegan squalane, which helps retain hydration even when the air outside feels like it is plotting against your skin. This is the kind of winter-friendly formula that respects your face while still giving you a full glam moment.
When it comes to application, a dense brush is your best friend. The Sephora PRO Foundation Brush 60 or the Yummy Face 2.0 Teardrop Kabuki Complexion Brush from Danessa’s line grips the formula just enough to glide across the skin. You can keep things light and natural or build coverage where you want that extra blurring effect. The formula smooths texture without muting your glow, which is exactly what a winter base should do.
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You can grab the blurring balm powder at Sephora or directly from Danessa Myricks Beauty. It hydrates, sets, and blurs in one step, giving your winter makeup routine a much-needed power up. This is the kind of multitasking complexion product that saves time and effort, keeping your face looking like you are thriving even when the season is not cooperating.
Winter skin can be dramatic, but you do not have to be. Let the blurring balm powder do the heavy lifting while you focus on feeling cute, confident, and moisturized. Winter might test your patience, but your glow gets the final say.
