theBalm Betty-Lou Manizer Review
Name: theBalm Betty-Lou Manizer
Shade: Golden Bronze
Formula: Powder
Cost (full size): Php 945 (US $24)
Amount: 8.5g
Availability: Beauty Bar Boutiques or theBalm Online
Cruelty- free: Yes
Paraben- free: Yes
From theBalm: Fake it, don’t bake it! Before you head out to relish some well deserved sun, score a faux, sun-kissed glow with theBalm’s Betty-Lou Manizer. Betty-Lou is a silky smooth, all-in-one bronzing highlighter, shimmer and shadow.
I have known about this product for quite some time now, but I did not purchase it right away. I always prefer a matte bronzer to contour the different parts of my face. The very first item I bought from theBalm is the Mary-Lou Manizer, the best highlighter I have ever tried. I also bought several blushes, that I will review soon! I can say that I am impressed with all the items I bought from theBalm, and it helped me to finally decide to get the Betty-Lou Manizer.
I love how this product can work as a bronzer, highlighter and shimmer, and eyeshadow! It looks intimidating on the pan, but it actually applies so smoothly and creamy, and the shade is buildable. It is very pigmented, so I would suggest to apply it with a light hand. It may look orange-y on pale skin tones, but it works great on my medium skin. It gives my cheek a healthy golden sheen.
This 8.5g product will last me a lifetime! I can say that theBalm is really worth paying for. The quality and quantity is amazing! I have used it as a bronzer, and eyeshadow, and it lasted the whole day on my cheek, and oily lids.
Here are the swatches under Natural Lighting
Under room lighting
On my cheek (applied heavily, I know! :P)
To summarize:
PROS
Very pigmented
Buttery Smooth
Buildable
Multi-purpose
Sturdy packaging
Available locally
CONS
May be orange-y to pale skin
Price (may be an issue to others, but not for me)
Available only at Beauty Bar Boutiques or the Balm Online
RECOMMEND? Yes!
PURCHASE AGAIN? Yes! (In another lifetime! LOL!)
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