Okay, let’s talk about this blush that’s been living rent-free in my makeup bag. The NYX Buttermelt Powder Blush in 'Butta Together' is like spreading softened butter on toast—but for your cheeks. The first swipe had me skeptical (that pigment is NO joke), but after blending it out with a fluffy brush? Magic. It melted into this natural, 'just came in from a winter walk' flush.

I’m pale AF, so most blushes either disappear or turn me into a clown. This one? Buildable without going nuclear. Pro tip: Tap your brush lightly—like you’re testing a hot pan—then blend in circles. The mango/almond butter mix makes it glide without tugging, and the faint vanilla-cake scent is a nice bonus (unlike some chemical-smelling drugstore options).

12-hour wear? I put it to the test during a sweaty errand day. Six hours in, my coffee had worn off but my cheeks still looked alive. By hour 10, there was fading, but not in that patchy way—more like a graceful exit. Also, zero transfer onto my mask or partner’s shoulder (romantic, I know).

The rectangular compact isn’t purse-friendly, but I’ll forgive it because the product lasts FOREVER. Three months of daily use, and I’ve barely dented it. Downside? That talc content might bug sensitive skin folks. But if you want pigmented, blendable color that doesn’t quit? Butta believe the hype.