Becca Nefertiti Pressed Shimmer Powder Review!

Becca Nefertiti Pressed Shimmer Powder

I have another Becca product to talk about today! Boy, the month of May seems like a Becca Extravaganza. I apologize for those that haven�t found much interest in the brand.

I�ve been very curious lately in exploring the different products the brand has to offer, and stumbled upon the Becca Pressed Shimmer Powders ($38).

The Becca Pressed Shimmer Powders are available in eight (8) shades: Hyawatha (silvery beige), Athena (golden bronze), Angel (pale silvery pink), Gypsy (bright golden pink), Odette (golden peach pink), Nymph (porcelain white), Princess (golden rose) and Nefertiti (golden pink).

Is it a Blush or a Highlighter?

These finely milled, shimmering powders are actually considered a �multi-use� product that can be used as either one � depending on the shade, that is. Some are better suited as a highlight shade for the cheeks, brow-bone and eyes, whilst the colorful ones would work great as a light blush. If you don�t want to wear them alone, you can lightly layer them on top of your blush for added dimension, color and glow.

I have Nefertiti, which is described as a golden pink. It�s an accurate description, as the base appears to be a neutral, dusty pink cascading with golden shimmer that provides a candlelit glow, rather than a tasteless inclusion of gritty glitter or abundance of metallic frost. When pink and gold collide, typically in a blush with a pink base and gold shimmer, it gives the illusion of a vibrant peach with pink undertones. But because the pink is so neutral, it doesn�t have the bright pink-coral effect of Nars Orgasm (or similar shades). I'd say it's a bit similar to MAC Honey Rose Magically Cool Liquid Powder, but less shimmery with a slightly deeper pink tone.

A Powder that�s sure to give your Skin a Natural Glow

The consistency is velvety soft, and because it�s so soft, the brush can pick up a lot of product at once, so use sparingly at first, and go back and apply more if needed. It's pigmented, but I don't find the shimmer/frost to be as heavy as a MAC Mineralize Skinfinish or a Bobbi Brown Shimmerbrick. For those who want lots of shimmer, or noticeable shimmer, these aren�t for you. If you enjoy the subtleness of a product like Dior Amber Diamond (my favorite highlighter), you may enjoy these.

To apply, I use a small stippling brush, such as the MAC #131 Duo-Fibre Brush, or similar. It can be layered over just about anything. I�ve paired with it with neutral blushes to add �a little something extra� as well as over vibrant pinks and peaches. It's a little too light for my liking to be worn alone.

The packaging is standard Becca � a rubberized mirrored compact with their signature metal detailing on the front.

*I�ve heard that Becca powders are sometimes prone to breaking (My Becca Bronzer shattered in transit) and others informed me that they�ve had a Becca powder break here and there. For that reason, I�m careful with my compacts and will not travel with them.

The Round-up

Pros:

• Very soft texture
• Blends easily
• Provides a natural glow for those fearful of frost/glitter
• Although it�s a common color mix (pink with gold shimmer), its unique and different from the other highlighters I own.

Cons:

• Those looking for noticeable shimmer may find that it�s almost �too� natural
• Packaging � some love it, some hate it. Regardless the rubber catches every speck of dirt, causing me to wipe it down after every few uses.
• Expensive � It�s definitely up there with other high end brands (MAC Mineralize Skinfinishes are $29 for the same amount of product) but less expensive than Dior.
• Availability � There are limited locations where it can be purchased, so purchasing online is usually the main option. You can check the retail locations in your area here. 

Price: $38, Becca.