Review: Pixi Flawless Beauty Stick

I finally broke down and bought a couple of the Pixi products I've been drooling over at Target for ages now. Since they are pretty pricey, I only bought two items, one of which was the Flawless Beauty Stick.


The Pixi Flawless Beauty Stick is a creamy stick foundation. It only comes in three shades, so if you are darker than about a medium tan, you wouldn't be able to use this product at all. The lightest shade is called No. 1 Cream, which is the one I purchased. The other two shades are No. 2 Nude and No. 3 Warm. Not a whole lot of range there unfortunately.


The Pixi website says "Cream to powder finish, from sheer to full coverage, is achieved in a few fuss-free seconds with a simple dab and blend application. With an SPF 28, this rescue stick quickly evens out skin tone, makes skin look rested and flawless and perfects the complexion by counterbalancing redness. Using light to its advantage, prismatic pigments create a radiant, luminous look, while nourishing ingredients protect and comfort skin. Hypoallergenic, fragrance free, suitable for all skin types including very sensitive skin."


I did not find that it had a "cream to powder" finish at all. It was very creamy and did not set at all. I don't mind this in principle because I can always set with powder or a setting spray.


I loved the color. I am very pale and quite pink, so most foundations are very yellow for me. No. 1 Cream is a very pale neutral shade that was very flattering on me. The product had no detectable fragrance, and the packaging seemed sturdy and not like the cap would come off in your purse accidentally and ruin the stick. I also liked the coverage level, which varied from sheer to about medium depending on your application technique. This product could also be used as a concealer or highlighting shade if you were doing contouring.


I also liked that it is cruelty free, makes an effort at green packaging, contains no parabens, and has SPF 28.


My big complaint about this product is that it went *directly* into my pores and stayed there looking cakey, despite me trying a couple of different application techniques (fingers, damp sponge, buffing brush) and a couple different primers (including the Pixi Flawless Beauty Primer, which will be in another review soon), to no avail.


I paid $28 for this foundation, which is A LOT for what is basically a drugstore foundation (sorry Target), and I'm afraid I am going to have to take it back because I just can't stand foundation that sits in the pores and looks cakey. *sadface*


Maybe it will work better for someone with a different skin type (or smaller pores? lol). If you've tried it, leave your comments and opinions below!