Sunday, May 1, 2011

Review: ELF 'Pink Passion' Blush


Recently, I have been so obsessed with this ELF blush that I purchased at Target. I bought it on a whim because it looked pretty, and I am so in love with it.I have been wearing this so often, and I am so glad I purchased it &heart;

Price and Availability:
This was $3 at Target, but you can also purchase the blushes on the ELF website.

 Packaging:
If you have seen ELF products, then you will know that they look a bit similar to NARS packaging. They come a in a sleek black compact with a small "window" so you can see what color the blush is. The packaging is a little cheap, but then again, ELF is a cheap, affordable brand.

 Product Review:
As for the blush itself, I really love the color. It is a bright pink that is super wearable. It is not super dark or too light. The only problem I have with ELF blushes is that when you use the blush, the blush in the pan starts to get a weird texture. The blush becomes a bit rough and bumpy. You can see in the picture below what I mean. See how one spot looks very weird? It looks bumpy. Although that does not change the way the blush works or looks on the skin, I hate that it looks like that. It is so unappealing and gross.
Can you see the weird texture?
 Swatch:
 The blush glides on smooth. As you can see, the color is very pigmented, but not overtly pigmented.
Product Comparison:
When I first bought this, I thought it was a dupe for MAC 'Pink Swoon' [which I love]. But when I swatched them together, I realized that they were pretty different. 'Pink Swoon' is much lighter. I think that "Pink Passion' is just a brighter version of 'Pink Swoon.'

 PROS:
~Really cheap
~Good quality
~Amazing color
~Good for light AND darker skin
~Easy to find if you have a Target nearby

CONS:
~The blush gets a weird texture after a couple uses
~Might be not easily accessible if you don't have a Target, then you have to buy online

P.S.
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http://yamismakeup.blogspot.com/2011/04/my-first-giveaway-drugstore-favorites.html


6 comments:

  1. i have pretty much all of the ELF studio bronzer, but not the blusher, i was gonna buy one when i was in Cinncinatti, but end up getting smth else from target~~~BTW PINk swoon is my fav blusher too, i wear it like almost all the time it just goes with all the looks~~~

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  2. a lot of my fren said that ELF is really a promising brand, but I've never tried one of them before. thanks for sharing =)

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  3. love this color!! it does have a weird texture, but its cheap and the color goes on lovely!! i would definitely buy it for myself <3

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  4. i think we have elf locally. will have to check this blush out in person. =) thanks for the review dear!

    yes, it does seem like the texture is kind of weird... >,<

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  5. Oh wow, I really like that shade! I love how ELF is so inexpensive!
    But not sure about the weird texture.. eeeks.

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