How Our Editors Use the New Giorgio Armani Beauty Neo Nude Melting Color Balms

Katlyn, Social Media Editor

Shade: Brick Red

Even though I’ve had this product for just a couple weeks, it has quickly become a staple in my makeup routine. The first thing that made me fall in love with this product was the texture. It has a unique, almost creamy texture that’s like nothing I’ve tried before. I find the best way to apply it is with my fingers. It blends out so easily and truly feels like there’s nothing on my skin. This is definitely a must-try for anyone that wants a nice wash of color on their cheeks and lids.

Alyssa, Assistant Editor

Shade: Cool Mauve

I’ve been on a cream product kick lately and have tried more than I can count. So, when I tested out this new balm, I was truly surprised to encounter a texture I haven’t experienced before. It’s mousse-like, meaning it’s airy and lightweight, yet it’s fairly hard-pressed so it’s completely mess-free. I’ve been loving it to create an easy, monochromatic look. I simply blend it out on my cheeks and eyelids with my fingers or a brush and I’m left with a natural, mauve makeup look. 

Sarah, Junior Designer

Shade: Warm Coral

As a dark-skinned woman, finding a blush product that doesn't give my skin an ashy look is tough. The shade Warm Coral is exactly what I look for in a blush — it blends out smoothly on bare skin or on top of my foundation. What I love most about this melting balm is its versatility. I like to apply it on my cheeks, over my nose and sometimes even as eyeshadow. Clearly, I cannot get enough of this product!

Ariel, Associate Editor

Shade: Cool Brown

I’m not a big contour person, but something about these balms made me want to give it a try again. They’re so lightweight and easy to blend, they’re perfect for contour novices like me. I used the shade Cool Brown on a flat-topped foundation brush to carve out my cheekbones and applied a little on my lids too for a subtle smoky effect. Unlike most cream contour products, this one is sheer enough that it’s practically foolproof  — any mistakes can be buffed away with fingers or a clean brush or sponge.

Photos: Katlyn Pierre, Alyssa Kaplan, Sarah Duvivier, Ariel Wodarcyk