I had heard this product was highly pigmented so on first application I squeezed out the amount of a pinhead, and applied with my fingers. Well, even this was too much and looked absolutely ridiculous. My second attempt was literally touching my stippling brush to the nozzle opening and gave a much nicer result. When it is successful this produces a really pretty flush. When it is not successful however... scary. On another note, this tiny container will last a lifetime even as a serial blush user.
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e.l.f HD Blush Review
e.l.f HD Blush Review
Rich and creamy HD Blush naturally sculpts and highlights the cheekbones for a soft-focus effect that is great for everyday use. The Vitamin E enriched formula conditions and hydrates the skin for a healthy, radiant glow. Velvety soft, lightweight and highly pigmented color creates a long-lasting result for all day wear.
Website www.eyeslipsface.com
Reviews
Tips: A little goes a long way- no seriously it really does. User beware
I purchased this blush in the shade "headliner" for around $6 on iherb. this blush is SUPER pigmented. This is both a positive and a negative in my view. It's good in that you only need a very tiny amount for each application- but unfortunately I find the pump packaging dispenses more than needed, so a bit goes to waste each time. Also, the high pigmentation makes very easy to overdo it and look like a clown! That being said i do love this shade, it is very pretty if applied carefully. However I am taking off a few points as I only used mine about 5 times before it wouldn't pump out any more product- I am not sure if the dispenser on mine is broken, or if i already ran out of product (it is a VERY small bottle). Either way, I would still recommend this, and i hope it's just mine that's broken!
Tips: I found the best way to apply this was to use a VERY small amount with a stippling brush, and lightly stipple it onto my cheeks, then blend out thoroughly.
These blushes really pack a punch. They are super pigmented and crazy gorgeous but work with a light hand because it is highly likely you will come out looking like a clown. The formula is really nice, it's quite liquidy and thin which I like because it doesn't feel heavy or greasy on my oily skin. You must shake this before use because the pigments separate in the bottle, also when using for the first time or is it's been sitting for a while the first pump will likely be a watery thin oil type substance hence the need for shaking. These are a real bargain for the price - $3USD (or $1.50 if you catch an infamous ELF 50% off sale) there is a TON of product in these bottles, I highly doubt anyone would ever run out as you only need a tiny amount for each application.
Tips: I find that dispersing the product onto the back of my hand first and swirling a stippling brush in it helps to warm the product and also most of it melts into the skin so you're not getting any excess product on the brush. A duo fibre brush works best with this blush as it's not so densely packed, it distributes the product lightly and evenly.
So I haven't really been fond of Cream Blushes, basically because I barely know how to use them. I have to say though this is brilliant, I have the cream blush in Headliner and no one is kidding when they say it's super pigmented, a little goes a long way with this bad boy.
Super value for money considering how little you need to use!
Tips: If you've never used Cream Blush before, try a few different application techniques on a stay-at-home day, it can take a few attempts before you stop looking like a clown.
I got this on sale at kmart, and i did not have experience with cream blushes..wow this product is very very pigmented. I swatched it on my arm and it took aggges to get it off, and my arm looked red/pink for days. you di not need alot to get a nice finish.
The ELF HD blush comes in a small bottle with a pump. It is completely see through so you can see the colour of the blush, as well as how much you have left.
I have the colour 'Superstar', which is a peachy pink. Superstar is a gorgeous colour and looks really natural when applied lightly.
This blush should have come with a warning; that it is out of this world pigmented. When I first applied it I looked like a clown! You need only the teeniest amount (a dot about the size of a cigarette filter), to get amazing coverage. Because this is a liquid, you need to work somewhat quickly to blend it in before it sets.
Unfortunately the pump on this isn't very accurate and it dispenses far too much product, so you end up wasting a bit. Even with a really light squeeze, I found that too much was still coming out.
However, this blush is going to last you a long time as you really only need the smallest amount. When blended, it looks really natural and it literally stays on all day. This won't budge until you take it off at the end of the day.
There are no shimmers or glittery particles in this and it dries matte. I often like to put a teeny bit of highlighter over it just to make it appear a little dewy, but this is ideal for oily skin types who want to avoid looking dewy. This also doesn't dry out your skin.
Overall I really like this, even if it is a little difficult to use. I wouldn't recommend it to beginners in makeup as you do need to work quickly with it and it is easy to apply far too much.
Tips: Be very, very careful when applying this.
Start with a ridiculously small amount and then build it up if you want more colour.
I bought this as I was trying to step away from powder blushes and try more cream/mousse textures. This is one of the first ones I tried.
At first I found it really hard to get out of the bottle, but once it did come out, the texture wasn't runny, nor was it thick. It was a happy medium.
I applied on one side with a stippling brush, and the other with my finger just to see how easy it is to blend.
When applied with a stippling brush, the finish was really, really natural and complimented my skin tone perfectly. I used shade 'Headliner'.
The side I applied with my fingers was nice too, I just found it didn't quite have the natural finish as you would have with a brush.
I didn't need to use much, these are seriously pigmented products and a little goes a long, long way.
Tips: If the colour is too intense for you, before applying, try mixing it with a moisturizer or a highlighter.
I recently did a big haul of e.l.f products off of iherb, I saw this blush for about $3 and thought I would give it a try. This had been one of the first times I saw blush in a bottle so it had me Wowed.
I bought the blush in the colour Headliner as it was the only one in stock, I was a bit hesitant to purchase it though as I wasn't sure whether the colour would suit me or not. But I had also heard great things about this blush from beauty gurus so I thought it would be worth trying and for only $3 it wouldn't hurt!
The day my package arrived in the mail I was so excited to play with all of my new make-up. The blush, which I had opened first, was very very pigmented and it took me a while to figure out that you need only the tiniest bit so you would look normal opposed to a five year old who got into her mothers make-up stash. The colour is very subtle if blended in well and is great for everyday wear. The consistency is lovely and creamy. At first glance the colour of this blush is a soft baby pink, but when blended in you will find that it had a mauve undertone to it. The size of this blush is perfect for travel and you can be sure that it wont spill through your bag as the lid is very tight!
Tips: Make sure you set it with translucent powder for a longer wear.
Crazy pigmented and such a lovely pink colour (i have the headliner shade) and i will definitely be repurchasing again. Really high quality and said to be a dupe for the Makeup Forever HD blushes. Overall extremely worth the price, super affordable and a little goes a really long way.
Tips: apply a very small half pump to you fingers and dab the product onto cheeks then use a stippling brush to blend it through, creates a natural pinky flush to the cheeks.
This blush is easy to mess up as its quite a thick formula and very pigmented, so if your heavy handed its not for you. I like to use this blush on top of a second blush just to slightly use on the high pint of my cheek bone, as if I use this alone and on the hoke cheek I feel a little clownish. But when used with another product it really gives that nice pink pop if you pop it in the write place, or nice if wearing a nice nude lippy with a pink undertone. Price wise you cant go wrong! It comes in a see threw case with a great wee pump, so you can keep on track of how much you have left and easily dispense it.
Tips: Try using it lightly on top of another blush to add just a hint of the colour.