Elf blush and bronzer

Another Elf product, this time it's a blush and bronzer compact. 

Product

This product is meant to 'create a healthy and natural glow all year round. The blush highlights the cheeks to add a flush of colour, while the bronzer accents and contours cheekbones for beautiful definition.' 

I'll start with the blush in this compact. The blusher is a peachy shimmer and it is very pigmented. It isn't an overly bright blush. When I first applied this it was very dark and also hard to blend. The next time that I applied it I used less and it was easier to blend, although still difficult, and it also had a nice appearance. It also looked more natural. 

The bronzer is a very brown shimmery bronzing powder. The bronzer is also very pigmented, however it is not very natural looking when applied. If you have fair skin then this will not work. I have very fair skin and this shade is way too dark. I found that this bronzer looked almost muddy, it didn't brighten up my face but made it look darker and unhealthy. The bronzer was also difficult to blend. 

Longevity

Although these are very dark and difficult to blend, the one redeeming factor is that both the blusher and bronzer both have great longevity. They lasted approximately eight to ten hours.   

Packaging

I do like the packaging of this product. It is very sleek and also very durable. There is 0.28oz or 8g of product provided. I was surprised when I saw this as this is large the compact was although still not clumsy. It is easy to travel with and will fit comfortably in a handbag. 

Price
This costs €4.00, which is great from a blusher and bronzer. It is available from Elf.

Would I buy this again? No.

Elf Cool Bronzer

Product

Elf's cool bronzer is described as 'the ideal selection of matte colours to achieve a natural looking tan. Ideal for winter or year-round'. Oh natural tan...if only it was created using this bronzer. I had such great hopes for this since it was a matte product and I thought it would be prefect to use on my face. I knew when I opened this that it was darker than I had expected. When I dusted this on my face that was confirmed, it was far too dark. I have very pale skin so perhaps this would suit someone with a warmer skin tone. It appears that there are a lot of red undertones in this product. Thereby making it too dark for my skin tone. It is, however, very pigmented. 

The bronzer is separated into four colours which can be used together, separately or mixed to a colour that suits you. I tried all of these ways to apply and it was still too dark to apply to my face. 

I did also try this as a body bronzer and had more success. I used a very large body brush and applied this to my arms and décolleté. It doesn't appear as dark on these areas as I used a larger brush and it was easier to blend the product. 

Longevity

Even though I didn't particularly like the look of this on my face and it was dark, for the sake of reviewing I left in on my face. I did last all day. I applied it in the morning and it was still visible ten hours later.

Packaging

This bronzer comes in a sleek black plastic packaging with a very large mirror on the cover. There is also a lot of product provided: 0.4585oz or 13g. The product is also firmly pressed. 

Price 

This bronzer costs €4.00 and it available from Elf.

Would I buy this again? No

July Favourites

I know it's a few days into August so I apologise for being a little bit late with my July Favourites.  

1. I'll start with what I have definitely been using the most. It also made an appearance for the June favourites.  It's Urban Decay's Naked palette.  I still use this nearly everyday and also night for creating different looks. 

2. I have also been using Urban Decay's Supercurl mascara a lot this month since I received it for my birthday. It  really finishes off an eye look and is great for day and night time.  

3. With regards to foundation I have been using Max Factor Lasting Performance. It gives me great coverage and also gives a flawless look.  

4. For priming my eyes before eyeshadow I have been using Revlon Vital Radiance. It gives great longevity to any eyeshadow that I apply and also prevents any creasing.  

5. For my lips I have been using a Benefit lipstick in LaLa Land. I will be reviewing a few of Benefits lipsticks soon. 

6.  I have been using a variety of different blushers and bronzers over the past month. I have been trying to use different ones instead of using my Benefit Coralista and also testing some other's for review purposes.  

7. For my nails I have been using, again, Penny's Cornflower and also Tesco's Barbara Daly Goodbye Yellow.

8. For my brushes I have been using mainly MAC 187 for foundation and No7 concealer brush and also Elf stippling brush for applying my high definition powder. I have used some other brushes too but these have been the ones I have used most.  

Penny's Blush and Bronzer Duo

Penny's/Primark was never a place that I would have associated with make-up products. So when I purchased this blush and bronzer duo I didn't have very high expectations.  When I saw the blush and bronzer in the box I knew that it reminded me of something and it turned out it did...Benefit's bronzing and highlighting face powder duo.  

Product

This is a light shimmery blush and bronzer duo.  The blush in this duo gives a really nice soft pink glow. The bronzer in this is obviously darker than the blush but it is still light. 

Even though they are lightly coloured they still have good pigmentation and also a very soft texture.  I did at first expect that it would have a chalky feel but it really doesn't.  

It is also very easy to apply. I use a blusher brush and sweep it over my cheeks.  I have applied this in a variety of ways. I have used the blush and bronzer separately and I have also swirled the brush into both the blush and bronzer to create a darker pink toned colour. This can be seen in the last picture.

The brush that comes with the product is not good at all. It's too small to work with and it is also makes it very difficult to blend using the brush provided.  

Longevity

This product does fade away a little over time. I will usually get four or five hours from this and will need to reapply it. This can obviously be a little annoying something, however I love the colour from the blush so I am willing to do this.  

Packaging

The packaging on the product isn't terrible considering the price. It doesn't however look very expensive. It consists of a small pink box with the blush and bronzer inside and the lid fits onto the top. 

Price

This blush costs €3.00 and is available in Penny's/Primark stores which carry their makeup range. 

Would I buy this product again? Yes. Since purchasing the first one I have bought another. 

Oh online shopping...I love!

I recently made an order to ELF UK and I'm excited about what I ordered as I have wanted these products for a long time. I will of course be reviewing them once I have received and used them.   I ordered six different products.  I hope them arrive quickly...like they usually do!

Blush and Bronzer Compact

Cool Bronzer

 High Definition Powder

 Nail Polish in Pearl

 Shimmering Facial Whip in Persimmon 

 Studio Matte Lip Colour in Nautral

Photo Credits

Have you ever tried any of these products?