This is the only blush I've ever worn that I've loved! It looks super natural on me, isn't too pigmented but is very buildable. I have chosen an insane photo to demonstrate, but I put it on super heavily for this look on my cheeks and high points of my face because I wanted to look like a sunburnt pirate, and my friend actually thought I had a real sunburn because it's such a natural color and undetectable as makeup. This is like maximum possible color payoff. It does fade over time, but for my purposes I really don't mind as when I wear makeup it's usually just for an event or outing and not a whole entire day. I will say it looks *absolutely nothing* in person like it does in the arm swatch photos or pan photos, I'm confused why they chose to color grade like they did. There are much better swatch photos elsewhere online. Anyway I just repurchased Old Gum, it lasted me about eight months using it a few times a week. I've never re-purchased a blush shade before and am thrilled I have a reason to now! I will cry and purchase so many as backups if Salt New York ever decides to discontinue it.

This highlight is stunning. I bought it on a whim and I’ve been so so impressed with it!

I ordered the light set of pans and have been enjoying playing with all the shades, using them variably on eyelids, cheeks, and lips. They are pretty subtle and don't last long on the lips at all, but that's okay. These shades are a pretty big departure from what I usually wear (I'm def a bright lipstick girly) but my Gen X heart loves the 90s vibes, and all the colors are flattering. I hope this collection sticks around for a long time!

As a long-time follower of HLP I was very excited about this release and the possibility of shipping to Europe. I ordered the lightest quad (I am N12 in Sneaky balm, oily skin). I also eventually ordered Oyster Fig and Aniseed.

The good:
1. I like the colours quote a lot - the lightest quad fits very well with my neutral/cool/olive skin. The two darker colours are also very wearable
2. The texture is quite lovely too - blends well, they are VERY sheer, but are somewhat buildable
3. Fast delivery and great, sustainable packaging
4. Lovely customer service.
5. Feel pretty nice on the lips
6. Nimue is my favourite highlight right now- exceptional shine and "lit from within" glow. Needs to be used sparingly though, because its HIGHLY oily.

The not-so-good:
1. I found the texture almost too sheer and emolient. The pigment level is very low - so if you have oily skin, you might have to put on quite a lot of product, causing it to lift foundation underneath. Might work well in winter though. This was disappointing because Hannah said these are stiffer in formula, but they are still very melty. I wish they had a slightly stiffer texture to have more "sticktoitiveness", in Hannah's own words

2. The shades are all actually quite similar, at least on my skin tone. In the video, they looks more distinct, but in real life they read similar on both lips and cheeks due to how sheer they are

3. Expensive shipping to europe (but I knew that going into it)
4. For oily skin - definitely needs finessing and powdering. Otherwise can feel like an oil slick on your cheeks.

Overall, I am still happy I bought these - to support Hannah, support a gap in the market, and I do enjoy the format and formula. But this is much more suited for those with drier skin, and do be ready for these to be a "barely there" blush. If I could make 1 improvement, I'd make the formula stiffer- similar to the Rituel De Fille inner glow pigments.

I’ve been wearing this shade on my cheekbones and brow and people keep asking me where Ive been, thinking I’m fresh off vacation!