Westman Atelier launched Powder Cheek Duos in two different formats ($75 each). I picked up two of the Baby Cheeks Powder Blush Duos and two of the Baby Cheeks Powder Blush + Sculpting duos. I also splurged on the Powder II Brush $85) to try.
I love the unique powder formula. It has an interesting almost creamy powder texture with a very blurred matte finish. It makes the skin look very blurred. I’ve been a huge fan of the tones in her Cream Blush Baby Cheeks and had high hopes for these powder versions. While I really love the formula, I don’t love all the colors – but I think that is to be expected since they have different variations and undertones.
Colors are all mattes.
For skintone reference I wear her Vital Skin Foundation Stick in Shade VI which I still really love. I also wear Shade V in the winter and Shade VII in the summer months when I am very tan.
Here are the swatches, these are applied with a heavy hand:
Here are the swatches next to the cream blushes with the same names:
Lip + Cheek looks with each duo layered on the face:
Baby Cheeks Powder Blush Duo Coquette/Mimi
Lip Suede Lacker + Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm Nectar
This duo pulls very light on my skin, if I were even 1/2 shade darker I don’t think this would show up on my skin tone.
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Baby Cheeks + Face Trace Sculpting Powder Duo Petal/Biscuit
Lip Suede Petal + Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm in Petal
This is the only duo I really did not like. The colors are very dark and almost look muddy on the skin when it sets. The cool undertone of biscuit isn’t flattering on my skin with the grey color and for some reason is hard to blend.
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Baby Cheeks + Face Trace Sculpting Powder Duo Tulle/Truffle
Lawless Forget the Filler Gloss Velvet Daisy
I think I love this one the most!
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Baby Cheeks Powder Blush Duo Suede/Sable
Lip Suede Pique + Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm Biscuit (discontinued)
Another cheek duo that pulls dark but since it has warmer undertones works with a light hand for me.
I splurged on the Powder II Brush and don’t think it was worth the splurge. I’ve tried a few of her brushes which I think are beautifully made, but I think they are very overpriced and I’m just not a fan of the design/density. For the pigment and texture of the Powder Duos I prefer something a little more fluffy like the rephr brush 04 and brush 05 (both more affortable) or the Hakuhodo J110 (splurge).
Overall really pleased the quality, formula and packaging. Colors aren’t all for me but I found a couple I really love. Wear time is really good and has minimal fading by late afternoon. If you need a bit of glow/depth then be prepared to add highlighter on top because these are VERY matte.
You can find the duos out now at Nordstrom, Sephora, Westman Atelier and all other Westman Atelier retailers.