Top: Peachy Keen; Bottom: Tickled PinkELF is one of those brands that I was quite hesitant to try despite the many rave reviews it gets from beauty bloggers worldwide. See, my skin breaks out to rashes (and those little bumps also known as whiteheads) quite easily when I use products that contain parabens and the like. Even ELF's mineral line wasn't a hit with me. But after seeing swatches of ELF's studio blushes, I just had to have them. I was initially going to purchase all six shades of the blushes but when I realized how long it would take me to finish all the blushes I have (I have 25blushes, mostly mineral blushes), I narrowed down my choices to two. What did I decide on getting? Peachy Keen and Tickled Pink.
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First two photos with flash; third photo without flash
First two photos with flash; third photo without flashThe soft sheer texture blends into the skin for a silky finish. Designed to be worn alone or layered for more depth. Highlight your complexion with a subtle healthy glow!
Yay!
- Price. Prices of ELF products range from $1-$3. The studio blushes are sold at $3 a piece though I got mine at $6 from a local reseller.
- Color Variety. There's a lot of shades to choose from on the ELF website.
- Unscented. Though this isn't really a big deal, I prefer products to be fragrance-free
- Luminous glow. These two blushes that I have give me a natural luminous glow that I like.
- Packaging. The clear "window" on the front lets you identify the shade without having to look for its name at the back. The small mirror inside is also an added bonus.
- Travel friendly. With its size, it certainly won't occupy too much space if you plan to tote it along with you.
- Net Weight. I don't know 2.75g is a lot for you, but it certainly is for me!
Nay!
- Lasting Power. It lasts for about 4-5hours, after that, reapplication is needed.
- Color Payoff. Peachy Keen and Tickled Pink are not as pigmented as I expected them to be. The blush that comes in the blush&bronzer duo is much more pigmented than the studio blushes. If your skin color is darker than NC35, you'll probably be disappointed with the blushes.
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I had to swipe my fingers on the pan more than thrice just to get the color to show.
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Notice than Peachy Keen's swatch appears to have a more luminous glow compared to Tickled Pink's which looks semi-matte.
Notice than Peachy Keen's swatch appears to have a more luminous glow compared to Tickled Pink's which looks semi-matte.
- Skin Reaction. After using them for about 3weeks, I started noticing the appearance of whiteheads on my cheeks.
ELF's studio blushes are just OK for me. They're not too impressive but they didn't disappoint either. They're okay for everyday wear, especially if you're aiming for an au naturel look. For the evening, you might want to opt for something that gives off more color than glow. If you want color on your cheeks, this is not the product for you. But, if an ethereal glow with a hint of color is your thing, go ahead and grab one.
