Over the last several years, I have really enjoyed using the ELF (Eyes Lips Face) Studio Line. In fact, I’ve reviewed the brand quite a bit on this site, so most of you already know that I think the quality is unsurpassed for products that retail for only $3 a piece.
The ELF Baked Blushes resemble the baked blushes by Hard Candy and Milani, however I find them to be slightly more pigmented than either of those. I don’t think that ELFs are too comparable to the Mineralize Skinfinish by MAC, despite other reviews suggesting so. The concept is similar but I personally prefer the MAC MSFs for overall quality.
Pros:
> Good colour pay-off
> Impressive long-wear
> No powdery fall-out
> Can be applied wet/dry
> Look natural on the skin
> Very affordable
Pros:
> Good colour pay-off
> Impressive long-wear
> No powdery fall-out
> Can be applied wet/dry
> Look natural on the skin
> Very affordable
Cons:
> The lighter shades can accentuate pores if not blended out well
> Limited shade options (only 4 to choose from) for all skin types/preferences
> Shimmer may not appeal to everyone; stay away from these if you prefer matte/satin finishes or have noticeably large pores
Packaging & Availability
> Packaged in a small plastic dome-shaped compact with a clear flip-top lid
> ELF products are sold at Target in the USA or online here. I have also seen them here in Canada at select Winners locations in the Greater Toronto area.
> Retail price: $3.00 US / 6g
> Packaged in a small plastic dome-shaped compact with a clear flip-top lid
> ELF products are sold at Target in the USA or online here. I have also seen them here in Canada at select Winners locations in the Greater Toronto area.
> Retail price: $3.00 US / 6g
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| Top: Rich Rose Middle L to R: Pinktastic & Peachy Cheeky Bottom: Passion Pink |
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| From Left to Right: Pinktastic, Passion Pink, Peachy Cheeky & Rich Rose |
Shade Selection:
> 4 shades available (see above for photo and below for swatches)
> All shades contain shimmer
Pinktastic:
> Iridescent beige with light pink veining
> More of a highlighter then a blush
> Can be used as an inner corner shadow or cheek highlight
> Frosty finish that can be worn on any skin tone
Peachy Cheeky
> Peachy coral with beige veining
> Warm coral blush with a natural sheen
> Faintly pigmented but can be built up to desired shade
> Can be used as a highlighter for darker skin tones
Passion Pink
> Pink with cool pink veining
> Most pigmented of the 4
> Frosty coral pink blush
Rich Rose
> Brown with rosy coral veining
> Applies like a warm coral on the cheeks
> This would look beautiful on tan or darker skin tones
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| From Left to Right: Pinktastic, Passion Pink, Peachy Cheeky & Rich Rose |
My favourite blush in the collection is Pink Passion. Which is your favourite? Have you tried these new baked blushes by ELF?
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