Review: ELF Cream Blush in Flirt

Elf Cream Blush in Flirt

I've always been a big fan of ELF products. They are pretty great quality, and very reasonably priced. This blush is a part of their studio line, which means it cost me $3, instead of their other stuff, which usually costs only a dollar.

Elf Cream Blush in Flirt

At first glance,this can look like a very bright colour. But when applied on the cheeks, it is a really nice wash of colour and looks very natural. 

swatch, unblended

swatch, blended

See how pretty it is? It isn't overwhelming at all.

The Breakdown:

Packaging: This packaging is cute, but very bulky. It's a big plastic jar, so it isn't very heavy, but it takes up a lot of room in your makeup drawer. This contains 0.15g of product, so you get a lot, but there is a lot of excess packaging.

Colour: This shade is what I would describe as a matte, bright, baby pink. It looks super bright in the container, but on the cheeks, it appears as a natural flush (all depending on how much you put on- it is buildable). It is pigmented, but no so much that you have to worry about clown cheeks when you first put it on.

This comes in six shades, as available on Elf's website.

Formula: This has a weird sort of texture. It feels sort of like Play-doh and it's very squishy. They don't feel like either a cream or a mousse. They sort of feel like...a creamy sponge? They may seem a little dry at first, but that isn't a issue for me. To avoid dryness, I use my fingers to apply, and I pat it on, instead of swiping. 

Longevity: These last decently long without fading. I don't usually put on much to begin with (to keep it looking natural), but it is still there after about five hours.

My Rating: 8.5/10

This a really great blush. It looks natural, it has great pigmentation. Would highly recommend!!

Thanks for reading!!

Melissa