Hello Guys,
Today I am reviewing the Elf Studio Blush from my Ulta haul that I had posted eons back. I have been so busy lately that all the reviews I had planned have taken a back seat. I am going to set up a weekly planner and stick to it to my best!! Let’s see how well that would go *fingers crossed*. Here are my thoughts on this lovely pink blush called Pink Passion.
Product Description
The 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!
Price $3 for 4.75 g
Ingredients List
Talc, Mica, Silica, Magnesium Stearate, Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil), Polybutene, Sodium Dehydroacetate May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 6 Lake (CI 15850)
What I think
Packaging
The Elf Studio Blush comes in a compact matte black rectangular casing with a flip open lid. The lid has a small rectangular transparent plastic portion that allows you to see the product. I find this absolutely brilliant and stylish. If you own more than one of this blush then picking up the right color is a breeze. There is a teeny tiny sticker with the shade number and code at the bottom of the case. The blush also comes with a built in mirror on the inner side of the lid. Packaging wise, this blush scores full points!
Texture
The blush is matte with a bit of chalky-ness to it. I just swirl my blush brush a few times on the surface, tap of excess – which is inevitable by the way and then apply.
Shade
The shade Pink Passion is a beautiful pale bubblegum pink shade that would look absolutely pretty on very fair skin tones. It has good pigmentation and blends really well. It would give a lovely flush on fair to medium skin tones. Since the shade borders on the paler side – it wouldn’t suit those with deeper skin tones.
Worth factor
I love matte blushes. So suffice to say I like this elf blush and would have loved it if not for the powdery nature. It’s however not a deterrent to me since the color is gorgeous. The packaging is another factor. It’s so cute!! Now coming to the staying power, this cutie works like a charm – it lasts without any fading for 6 to 8 hours straight! (Non humid conditions on my normal/dry cheeks)
To sum it up, I am liking the elf studio blush and would buy a few more colors! Especially the ones that were out of stock last time. Though the texture needs some work, the packaging, shade and staying power are bomb for a $3 blush. Ironically Maybelline blushes – my drugstore favorite are expensive here when compared to how much they retail for in India.
Swatches
Pros
- Matte texture
- Compact and cute packaging
- Lovely pink shade
- Good pigmentation
- Blends well
- Lasts about 6 to 8 hours with zero fading
- Affordable
- Good shade range
Cons
- Bit powdery
- Too light for deeper skin tones
Recommendation
Elf Studio Blushes are one of the best budget blushes available here in US. They retail for $3 and the product is a whopping 4.75g!! This will last forever girls 😉 If I overlook the packaging, then Maybelline cheeky glow blushes are the best budget blushes in India. So suffice to say, if you could try Elf products, then their studio blushes are worth checking out.
Rating
3.75/5
What are your thoughts on the Elf Studio Blush? Would you try it? Let me know by commenting down 🙂
You look so pretty! This is indeed gorgeous on you….Indeed one of my fav blushes from Elf 🙂
Richa Saxena recently posted…L’oreal Super Liner Gel Intenza Sapphire Blue is a delicious dip from the drugstore
Thank you babe 🙂 Its one of my favorite too!!
Blushing queen!!! You look amazing :-* I will probably give you all my blushes…hahahaha!
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Thanks love :* I will raid your blush stash asap 😉
Packaging is so cute…wish elf was easily available in india…lovely flush of color on your cheeks Jinse..
anubhuti recently posted…Lakme True Wear Nail Color Freespirit N237 Narendra Kumar Review & NOTD
Thanks Anu!! I know right! It resembles the NARS blushes to the t 🙂
I totally agree with you these blushes are on the powdery side. The color looks great on you though.
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Thanks babe <3
Lovely color… really suits you.. loving the healthy flushed look it gives you 🙂
ChicPeachyPink recently posted…Milani Baked Blush – Bella Rosa
Thank you gal!! <3
I love elf..its so good and affordable…this blush looks so good on you 🙂
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Thanks dear…I am loving Elf 😉
Looking so lovely on you. It seems like you have a natural flush. I really like elf products. Specially their eye shadows. They always have moderate staying power and good color pay off. Now I am feeling sad coz these blushes are not easily available in India 🙁
Thanks Tiya!!! I really wish these retail in India as well..Not just ELF, we miss out on quite a number of brands 🙁
loving the color …it looks pretty on you
such affordable products yar 🙂
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Thanks gal :*
the color looks great on you…And you have such a flawles skin
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Thank you Purva!!!
Love this color, elf does have pretty colors at low price
Preethy@Prettykooll recently posted…Rimmel Londond Lasting Finish Powder Foundation Review
I know right! You should check out the Studio blushes – corals, pinks and plums <3
looks so pretty on you 🙂
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Thanks Aditi 🙂
The packaging is uber-cute, this is so small yet comes with mirror inside? Like, wow!! Its looking great on you, just the perfect tint it has given !
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I know right! Really love the packaging..Thanks 🙂
An Insightful Review indeed! It looks like a great blush for summer!
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It totally is! Thanks Chaitra 🙂