byfrow Mallow Collection Review & Swatches

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The byfrow Mallow Collection is a little edit of pretty, muted pink tones, designed to give you that effortlessly polished makeup look without having to spend ages getting there. And, as someone who is rather partial to a good multi-tasking beauty product, I was keen to try this one.

I’ve already introduced you to byfrow through my review of the brand’s Pigment Pencils, which I really enjoyed. So, when I saw this new Mallow Collection, bringing together a new shade of the much-loved pencil with two coordinating products, I was interested to see how everything worked together.

The collection is all about soft, wearable colour, creamy textures and a fresh, glazed finish. Think pretty pink-nude tones rather than anything too bold or complicated.

Here is a closer look at what’s inside, along with my photos, swatches and thoughts.

What Is the byfrow Mallow Collection?

The byfrow Mallow Collection is a limited-edition makeup set inspired by soft marshmallow tones. It brings together three coordinating makeup products and a matching drawstring bag, with everything designed to work together for an easy, pulled-together look.

The collection includes:

• Peach Mallow Pigment Pencil* – a creamy peach-pink lip pencil.
• Mallow Lip Companion* – a nourishing pink-nude mauve lip balm with a subtle champagne shimmer.
• Marshmallow Hue Glazing Balm SPF50* – a multi-use lip and cheek balm in a pink-nude mauve shade, with a luminous glazed finish.
• Essentials Drawstring Bag* – a handy little bag to keep everything together.

The full collection costs £75. Buying the four items separately would cost £84, so you save around 10% by purchasing the set.

Inside the byfrow Mallow Collection

1. Peach Mallow Pigment Pencil

The first product is the Peach Mallow Pigment Pencil*, a new addition to the byfrow pencil family.

If you read my original Pigment Pencil review, you’ll know I’m a fan of this formula. The pencils are designed to be creamy and blendable, with enough pigmentation to define the lips but without that dry, draggy feeling you can sometimes get from a traditional lip liner.

Peach Mallow is described as a creamy peach-pink shade, making it a lovely option for anyone who enjoys a softer, more understated lip.

The formula contains Vitamin E and plant-based waxes, and the pencils can be used to define the lip line or filled in across the whole lip for a more complete colour.

2. Mallow Lip Companion

Next up is the Mallow Lip Companion*, a tinted lip balm designed to add a little extra hydration, shine and colour.

Unlike the Clear and Golden versions, Mallow has a soft pink-nude mauve tone with a subtle champagne shimmer. It is designed to be worn alone for a hint of colour or layered over the Pigment Pencil for a more polished lip look.

The formula contains jojoba oil, castor oil, baobab oil and Vitamin E to help condition and nourish the lips. It also comes in a sleek, pocket-sized aluminium tube.

3. Marshmallow Hue Glazing Balm SPF50

The Hue Glazing Balm is a multi-purpose colour balm for both lips and cheeks, and the addition of SPF50 makes it a little different from your usual blush or tinted balm.

Marshmallow is a soft pink-nude mauve shade, designed to give a sheer, buildable wash of colour with a luminous, glazed finish.

The formula combines broad-spectrum UVA and UVB SPF50 protection with skincare ingredients including shea butter, avocado oil and aloe vera. It also contains biomimetic peptides, which are included to support hyaluronic acid and collagen production.

The texture is lightweight and creamy, with colour that can be built up from a sheer tint to a more noticeable flush.

For application, you can use your fingertips or a brush. The brand recommends applying generously for the stated SPF protection, over your existing SPF base.

4. Essentials Drawstring Bag

The collection also comes with a matching Essentials Drawstring Bag, which is designed to hold all three products, with a little extra room for a few other everyday essentials.

It’s a nice finishing touch, particularly if you like having a little coordinated makeup set ready to pop into your handbag. The colour and texture of the fabric is just gorgeous.

byfrow Mallow Collection Swatches

Here are my swatches of the three Mallow shades together. I wanted to show them individually as well as how they look alongside each other, because the beauty of this collection is the way the tones have been chosen to complement one another.