Bareminerals Kiss of Copper Gen Nude Blonzer Blush + Bronzer ($25) is one of three new blusher bronzer powders that act to give your cheeks the color of a blush and the warmth of a bronzer. I already reviewed the shade Kiss of Rose earlier in the week and that’s probably my favorite shade of the three but as I said in that review these are really nothing to write home about in the pan. The promo images are gorgeous but when you actually see them in person they appear very flat and dull. That is, of course, until you try them! They actually pack a mighty little punch and I’m really enjoying the formula!

As I mentioned above the promotional image give these a 3D, raised design almost as if they’re a baked formula! They’re actually a lot smaller than I thought! I was expecting more of a Laura Geller Baked n Blush formula and compact size. But in reality they’re the same smaller size as the regular Bare Minerals Blush Compacts and hold 0.13 oz of powder. The compact is a simple light gold color and is made of plastic. The powder has a pretty starburst design that’s embedded deeply into the powder which means it doesn’t disappear after your brush is stroked through it a few times.
I also mentioned how the formula looks a bit flat and boring and more subtle compared to the strong vibrant shade in promo images! I think Kiss of Copper is the exception as it does look quite bold and vibrant in the pan! It does still look dry though but ...