• Bloglovin
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • RSS
  • Twitter
My Women Stuff
  • About Me »
    • Contact Me
      • For PR
  • Budget Beauty »
    • Save & Splurge
  • Makeup »
    • Eyes »
      • Brow pencil
      • Mascara
      • Eyeshadow
      • Eyeliner
    • Face »
      • BB Cream
      • Blush
      • Bronzer
      • CC Cream
      • Concealer
      • Foundation »
        • Cream Foundation
        • Liquid Foundation
        • Cushion Foundation
      • Highlighter
      • Loose Powder
    • Lips »
      • Lip Gloss
      • Lipstick
      • Lipbalm
    • Makeup Brushes
  • Skincare »
    • Cleanser »
      • Cleansing Balm
      • Cleansing Cream
      • Cleansing Gel
      • Cleansing Milk
      • Cleansing Oil
      • Cleansing Water
      • Makeup Remover
    • Mask
    • Moisturiser
    • Scrubs
    • Serum »
      • Vitamin C
      • Retinol
    • Sunscreen
    • Toner/Lotion
    • Treatment »
      • Acne
      • Anti-Aging
      • Brightening/Whitening
      • Hydrating
    • Bath & Body »
      • Body Lotion
      • Body oil
      • Hair
      • Shower Gel
    • Facial Oils
  • Tips »
    • Tips & Discussions
    • Blogging Tips
  • Lifestyle »
    • Cooking at Chez PB
    • Beauty Services »
      • Hair Salon
      • Facial
      • Spa
    • Fashion »
      • Bags
      • Jewellery
      • Shoes
    • Home
  • Brands
  • Product Reviews
    • Beauty hor d’oeuvres
  • Blog
Home » Product Reviews » When you want cake but are watching your waistline, get instead the Pixi PixiGlow Cake

When you want cake but are watching your waistline, get instead the Pixi PixiGlow Cake

May 17, 2019 Paris B 4 Comments

If these PixiGlow Cake Blush Highlighter pans were cakes, they would be the largest cakes you’ve ever seen. These are to regular blushes, what a 3-tier, 3-foot tall frosted confection is to a mini cupcake.

I unfortunately did not show them in all their full glory, for which I must apologise.

pixiglow cake bare gilded glow, pink champagne glow
  • Save

But these PixiGlow Cake pans are so large, they are bigger than my hand, and will practically, last you forever and a day. Your grandchildren would likely be cooing over these as well 😀

These are excellent value, and quite pretty on skin to boot! So really, there is no excuse not to get them. Is there?

What is the PixiGlow Cake?

Well, they are a large pan comprising a blush colour, highlight and a deeper contrast colour, for those who want to build definition. It is an all-in-one blush palette, with pretty gradient colours instead of a separate pan for each shade.

While not a new concept (there are other brands that make similar products), what makes the PixiGlow Cake stand out is the size, the price and the quality for the price.

pixiglow cake - bare gilded glow, pink champagne glow
  • Save

You get a whopping 24g of product in each pan, which is significant. By contrast, a Chanel Joues Contraste blush is approximately 4g of product. So, what you get in the PixiGlow Cake is 6 TIMES what you get in a Chanel blush, for approximately half the price!

But do you get 6x the quality? 😀

Well, you can’t quite measure it that way, but you do get a pretty decent quality product that I think is worth the money you pay.

The PixiGlow Cake promises a silky soft, light diffusing glow on your cheeks, and more than that, the formula is supposed to be infused with peptides, ceramides and antioxidants. The latter is nice, but not something that particularly sways me when I look at makeup.

I tried swatching these for you, but the swatches do not show up very well, so I abandoned the effort. While the promise of a silky-soft powder is there, it isn’t soft to the touch.

I do find that fingers do not pick up product as easily or as readily, and the colour comes off a little sheer. That is not a bad thing with a blush or cheek colour product. A sheer texture usually works better, because mistakes are minimized.

That said, when you use a brush to pick up product, colour transfers easily onto the brush and onto the skin. So it is sheer, but pigmented when worn. If that makes any sense 😛

It is also quite shimmery, which translates here to “glowy”. If you don’t like having shimmer on your skin, then you probably may not like this very much. Granted, the shimmer is fine-milled and isn’t chunky or obnoxious, but it is present.

There are, at present, 2 shades available in the Pixi PixiGlow Cake range.

PixiGlow Cake Gilded Bare Glow

Gilded Bare Glow is the more neutral (brown) looking palette of the two. It comprises 3 shades of champagne highlighter, a neutral brown blush, and a deeper bronzed contour shade.

pixiglow cake gilded bare glow
  • Save

I can manage to get this to work on me, as a glowy, natural/neutral barely there blush, but the deeper half can look a bit dirty if I’m not careful. Barely there, brown blushes are quite modern, so this rather suits that purpose.

If you are feeling adventurous, you can also use these on the eyes, for a cohesive look, with dark liner. Again, a modern sort of look.

While I’m now quite comfortable using a bronzing or face-warming powder, I prefer not to use something so shimmery, as it can look too much, when applied all over the face. So I use it more as a blush, or blush topper, as the colour is fairly sheer.

For this reason, I don’t get much use out of the Gilded Bare Glow PixiGlow Cake, even though I know many people love it. For those with deeper skin tones, I think Gilded Bare Glow is best used as a highlighting powder, because the colour does not show up as much.

PixiGlow Cake Pink Champagne Glow

The Pink Champagne Glow PixiGlow Cake on the other hand, is very pretty, and to my mind, will suit most skin tones quite nicely.

pixiglow cake - pink champagne glow
  • Save

If you have a light skintone as I do, then I recommend using a light hand. Because the texture is soft when a brush is applied to the surface, you can risk picking up too much product.

The distinction between the highlight and blush colour in the Pink Champagne Glow palette is more blurred, with a more pink tone. It is a fairly neutral pink tone, without noticeable warm or cool tones. The deeper end is a bronze.

What is fun about a palette the size of the PixiGlow Cake pans is that you can pick up the different shades quite easily. You can opt for a light pink for the tops of your cheeks, the middle pink for your blush, and then go with the deepest shade, for a gentle contour in the hollows of your cheeks.

Most brushes will pick up product quite easily. I also find that you can pick up the “middle shades”, that are the colours at the boundary of each section, where they blend together. Because the pan is so large, you can easily pick up that blended shade as well. You can rarely do so in most similar products, as the pans are smaller.

As the name implies, it is a product that does impart a glow to your skin. What this translates to is shimmer. So, this is really a blush for someone who does not mind wearing product with shimmer, and potentially, quite a lot of it.

I’ll show you how it looks when I wear the Pink Champagne Glow PixiGlow Cake.

pixiglow cake pink champagne glow
  • Save

I applied this using a large, fluffy brush, and by dabbing on each of the sections of the pan, so I get a more well-rounded colour.

It is quite strong if you don’t dab/tap off excess, so I had to hastily tone it down LOL! But it is pretty! 😀

RELATED READING: What sorts of brushes do I use to apply blush? READ HERE

Pink Champagne Glow on my skin looks like a warmed pink glow that is quite refreshing. There is no obvious chunky shimmer or glitter, but in person, you can definitely see the shine/glow on my skin.

I also find that it lasts quite well, and for me, did not settle into pores the way some shimmer powders do.

I do recommend using a light hand, as I find it quite pigmented, especially on lighter skin tones. But what I like is how this can easily be worn by anyone of any skin tone, because it will look pretty any way!

Is there anything to take note of?

Well, the packaging, for me. I find that the plastic is a little brittle, and I’m not sure how it will hold up to travel, if you intend to travel with it or bash it about.

To have an idea of the size of the pan, here is an image from this post which I think, gives you an idea of how big the PixiGlow Cake is! It’s about as big as the Hourglass Ambient Lighting 6-pan palette!

travel sized makeup brushes
  • Save

It’s also shimmery, which you may or may not like. I think some shimmer is nice, but not if you use it all over your face. For this reason, I prefer Pink Champagne Glow, as it is more of a blush, and I’d not as likely use it all over my face.

I’d also be careful not to drop it, for I think it will shatter quite easily due to the texture, size and how it’s packaged. But if you are careful, I don’t see why this PixiGlow Cake will not last you till your grandkids LOL! 😀

IN A NUTSHELL

The Pixi PixiGlow Cake is a very large pan of gradient blush, highlight and bronzing powder, that is sheer in texture, but pigmented in colour. The product has shimmer, to mimic a ‘glow’ on skin. I find that buffing the product into the skin tones down the shine, if you don’t like too much shine. I also think that the shades works well for most skin tones from light to dark, warm or cool. The colours are flattering and the formula is easy to work with. You also get a ton of product, which is great value for money!

PROS:
Good value for money
Sheer texture is easy to build up if needed
Pigmented colour if you use a denser blush brush
Very large pan of product
Easy to work with to give skin a nice glow

CONS:
Shimmery
Packaging feels brittle

WHO WILL LIKE THIS: Anyone who wants a good value shimmery/glow blush

PRICE: RM124 | US$28 | ?£24

WHERE TO BUY: Cult Beauty, iHerb, Pixi Beauty, Sephora, LookFantastic, Selfridges

Have you tried these PixiGlow Cake blushes? Do they fascinate you?

I’m a big big fan of blush, if you didn’t know, so naturally, I was very intrigued to try them. My pick is Pink Champagne Glow for a more versatile palette. Do you reckon you’d have a go? 😀

Paris B

Was this helpful? Tell your friends!

34 Shares
  • Facebook 34
  • Twitter
4 Insightful comments ... Read or JOIN THE DISCUSSION
Disclosure: Featured products were press samples for consideration. Our commitment is to honesty and fairness. For review guidelines please read the disclaimer.

YOU MAY FIND THESE THESE POSTS HELPFUL TOO!

About Paris B

Paris B is a 40-something beauty and skincare enthusiast with a practical and very critical view of beauty products and the world of beauty. Her mission on My Women Stuff is to deliver clear, honest reviews and facilitate discussions about beauty trends and life, tempered with a healthy dose of humour. Let the buyer's remorse be ours not yours! When not testing the newest skincare creams and lotions, or playing with makeup, find her testing her culinary skills in the kitchen at Chez PB. Read more about us here or leave a comment below or connect with us on social media at Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!

PREVIOUS POST: Save & Splurge: Comparing the Hakuhodo and Chanel Retractable brushes and affordable Mini Travel-sized face brushes
NEXT POST: Beauty hors d’oeuvres: Love Beauty and Planet? Have we got a new brand for you!

4 comments ... Read or JOIN THE DISCUSSION

  1. Nvie says

    May 20, 2019 at 12:15 am

    I’m not familiar with Pixi except reading about how many swears by it. The cake is really a big pan and considering it’s price, super value for money. I’ve only used Mac, Nars and Chanel. My favourite is still Nars.

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      May 27, 2019 at 8:18 am

      Nars makes good blushes. I loved mine, but I hated their packaging so I stopped buying all Nars. I do own one blush palette that is in a plastic acrylic packaging so it doesn’t all icky and sticky, and I enjoy using that! 🙂 Pixi does good, fairly affordable skincare. I’m not terribly familiar with their makeup (their eyeliner pencils are good too!) but this was one of the best value blushes I’ve ever come across! I owned a very old eyeshadow palette but don’t remember much about it. I do see many people raving about their shadows too. For the prices, I don’t think we can really complain 🙂

      Reply
  2. Reese says

    August 7, 2019 at 12:38 pm

    I got it after your review, and loved it! Just that it doesnt last very long before you need to retouch your face. And why am I writing this comment only now? Cos the palette broke as I carried it around in my bag most of the time?.

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      August 13, 2019 at 9:59 am

      Yikes! I hope it didn’t create an unholy mess of your bag! It is quite soft, that much I agree. I found that it lasted long enough for me, but then I don’t wear makeup for very long hours anymore. But I’m glad you loved it, before it decided to crumble into dust!

      Reply

Comment Policy:At MWS we love reading your comments. However, if you are new to leaving comments you may benefit from reading the comment policy first.

What's your view? Share it! Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

My Women Stuff by Paris B

Welcome to My Women Stuff, a beauty blog based in Malaysia, written by veteran blogger, Paris B. What you can expect is honesty, critical views & a healthy dose of shared life lessons sprinkled amongst beauty product reviews. What you shouldn't expect is a page filled with unnecessary narcissistic photos. MWS is a blog for those who love to read, because we love to write! Read More about MWS and Paris B

Subscribe for weekly updates of all published content

RECENT REVIEWS

blue lizard sunscreen

Best sunscreen in the market? We take the Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen SPF50+ for a test

biologique recherche vip o2 creme

Just Sampling: Biologique Recherche VIP O2 Creme – worth the mystique?

selection of facial cleansers

Your skincare routine begins when you cleanse: 8 Cleansers I love that I buy over and over and why a good cleanser is important

I tell stories on Instagram @parisbmws

My lovely experience with the Soins Lift CVS Facia My lovely experience with the Soins Lift CVS Facial at the Ambasssade Biologique Recherche  Starhill Gallery on the blog mywomenstuff.com 

#biologiquerecherche #biologiquerecherchefacial #ambassadebiologiquerecherche #biologiquerecherchemalaysia #parisbmws
Commemorating milestones on the blog mywomenstuff. Commemorating milestones on the blog mywomenstuff.com

16 years. It’s mind boggling. 16 years and still suck at taking photos 😅 at least the dog is cute 😆
So I kept seeing this serum everywhere and everyon So I kept seeing this serum everywhere and everyone raved about it. Like super raved! So I had to try it 🫣 Well, you get to see what I think of it for me on the blog mywomenstuff.com

#axisy #axisymalaysia #axisydarkspotserum #parisbmws #koreanskincare #kbeauty #beautybloggermalaysia
Sharing on the feed for posterity. You need a humi Sharing on the feed for posterity. You need a humidifier - it’s the fountain of youth! Don’t believe me? Read why I say so on the blog mywomenstuff.com 😁
First discovered Lotion P50 over 7 years ago in Pa First discovered Lotion P50 over 7 years ago in Paris. It was incredibly hard to get hold of it in Malaysia at the time. Fast forward 7 years and countless bottles later it’s now easily available at the Ambassade Biologique Recherche at Starhill @biologique_recherche_kl (contact them and ask and they can even send stuff to you if you don’t have the time to go down town) 

Review in detail on the blog. Search Lotion P50. 

#biologiquerecherche #lotionp50 #biologique_recherche #biologiquerecherchemalaysia #skincareblogger #over40blogger #matureskincare
Loving this cream cleanser for morning cleanse. Ge Loving this cream cleanser for morning cleanse. Gentle, not drying, feels so lush on skin, rinses off easily. What more do you need from a cleanser?! 

Read review on the blog. Link in bio. 

In Malaysia get it from @wortheecosmetics and get 15% off with code PARISB 😉

#madhippie #madhippieskincare #madhippiemalaysia #wortheecosmetics #naturalskincare #skincareblogger #over40blogger #ontheblog #skincarereview #malaysiabeautyblogger #beautybloggermalaysia
Join over 10500 followers on Instagram

ABOUT ME · CONTACT ME · DISCLAIMER & COPYRIGHT · PRIVACY · ARCHIVES

© Copyright MY WOMEN STUFF 2007 - 2022 · All Rights Reserved