E.L.F. Studio Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder by E.L.F., Blush Review

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E.L.F. Studio Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder 8.8 out of 10 based on 8.8 ratings. 8.8 user reviews.

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E.L.F. STUDIO CONTOURING BLUSH & BRONZING POWDER
TWMichello (160 reviews)

I was looking for a blush/bronzer combo to carry less items in my bag, and there really are not many options out there other than the NARS duos. They are expensive, so I opted to try this "dupe" since it is $3 at Target. I am kind of confused by the colors, because the bronzer is kind of dark and the blush hardly shows up (I'm a NC30). I cannot say if this is a good dupe for the NARS duos, but the finish didn't feel high end. I do own a couple of other NARS blushes (Sin and Albatross which is more of a highlighter), and they are much smoother than this. I would recommend this if you are broke, but be sure to use a light touch with the bronzer and pile on the blush and you should be good. For 3 dollars, you really can't get much better than this product. The bronzer is a little too opaque and dark for me, and it's difficulty to blend makes it look a little blotchy on my skin. I would recommend lightly tapping your brush on it and then blowing off the excess to ensure that you don't put a blotch of brown on your face. As for the blush, I really like the color especially with the color of the bronzer. The blush is not is opaque which is good because it looks more natural. I usually don't like shimmer in my blush's/bronzer's, but the shimmer in this really isn't that noticeable or overpowering. Overall, I've only used this product a couple times so I don't know if I would buy it again, but for the price you might as well give it a try. Great product for the price. $3, how much cheaper can you get? Quality is ok, too powdery for my liking, but again, b/c it's so cheap, that's ok. I don't wear bronzer usually, so no need to pay big bucks for a bronzer, this does the job for contouring, might be a little hard to blend, considering how powdery it is. Bronzer is very pigmented, so tap off excess before applying. Blush is also very powdery, but lovely color, with gold shimmer to it. I don't think the blush lasts a long time, though. The pink sort of wears off after half a day, the shimmer does stay on your cheeks, so for those who don't like shimmery/glittery cheeks, stay away. — 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Great Blush, not so much Bronzer
MissXu (82 reviews)

I decided to get this product after others have raved about how beautiful the blush color is. I figured the bronzing powder can just be an added bonus. This product comes nicely with the two mentioned products along with a nice mirror. The blush is a nice light pink color that is natural enough to wear everyday. As expected, I didn't have much use for the bronzing powder. Nonetheless I think it was quite worth the price of $3 just for the blush itself + mirror. — 11 months, 2 weeks ago

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Review: E.L.F. Studio Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder
aly7 (385 reviews)

Not only is this duo only $3, it is GREAT quality. They stay on ALL DAY. The blush is a totall dupe for NARS Orgasm. Trust me, I have Orgasm. The bronzer is a dupe for NARS Laguna(I have swatched it is Sephora and they appear very simalar. You cant go wrong with this! — 1 year ago

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ELF VS NARS
pynkNymphette (189 reviews)

For $3 this product is fantastic! I love the black case it comes in it makes me feel like the powder won't shatter the instant I drop it in my make up bag. The bronzer is nice and matte but the blush has little golden shimmers if you prefer it like that instead. The blush is a light peachy color that would be suitable for pretty much any skin color/tone. I however do not think this is exactly a dupe for Nars like so many others have said. Orgasm has a pearly sheen to it that this blush seems to lack. This blush is still super pretty and I love the sparkles it contains however. Good lasting power and lots of product for the price. One of my make up staples! — 1 year, 6 months ago

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WOW! Love, love, love.
pixie_dust (123 reviews)

I purchased this product at Target in a really cute "summer" themed set for only $3! What a steal. The colors were so complimentary together, it looked like it was made just for me. It lasts all day and looks so natural. It is a great quality product and I was pleasantly surprised. I would definitely recommend this product and will be repurchasing. One tip - when applying the bronzer, make sure to blow off the excess and blend really well. The only downfall? There is not much product in the compact, but for a girl that is endlessly changing her mind? It's just perfect. :) — 2 weeks ago

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love the bronzer
jessie_maude_mcneely (40 reviews)

I got this duo a while back and have tried out both the blush and the bronzer. I have found that the blush is way to shimmery to put on my face (I have oily/combo skin) and makes me look oily, that said I use the bronzer every day. Although in the pan you can see small glitters they dont appear on my face which I like when countouring. The duo comes in nice sleek and thin black packaging with a large mirror, takes up a bit of room for only being a bronzer for me. As always the studio line is always $3 which is always good for the quality. Overall I would recomend this to a friend because I love the bronzer so much. — 1 month, 1 week ago

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Pretty Good.
RamblingMaam (80 reviews)

I'm kind of in love with this duo. Both the bronzer and blush are very pigmented, the bronzer moreso than the blush even. It takes a VERY light hand to apply the semi-matte/semi-glittery bronzer. The blush is more glittery and takes a little more building up. But once you get the hang of it, it's pretty convenient. I love the packaging, by the way. Feels substantial. — 1 month, 1 week ago

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Awesome Duo!
Bella_5 (9 reviews)

This blush/bronzer is amazing for just $3. The bronzer is very pigmented and can be applied lightly as well. The blush is more subtle, but it works for me! — 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Love it
jezhicka (46 reviews)

Very pigmented, I only need to use a very little bit. It blends nicely, and the packaging is very eye appealing. Huge mirror inside, I love that. There is a lot of product for the price, I am very happy with it. — 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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This stuff Rocks!
bwlblog (19 reviews)

I had seen numerous videos/pictures of this product and really wasn't too impressed at first. I didn't think the colors appeared to be too vibrant, and just really didn't think it looked like a must-have product. Well, now that I have it, I guess it's a must-KEEP product! This thing rocks! This bronzer is considerably deeper than the mosaic style Warm Bronzer mentioned above. It is wonderful for contouring cheeks, but beware- since it is darker you don't want to go overboard on this on the rest of your face or you'll look dirty. The blush is a subtle peachy pink shade with a hint of gold shimmer while the bronzer has this light cocoa shade with bronze shimmer. Use the bronzer the normal way (blending it in areas where the sun normal “tans” your face. Blend in the peach blush at the apples of your cheeks and a little bit on the nose. Color resembles to how one normally looks like after a fun day at the beach – tanned but you have this pink glow going. Check it out, plus at its price point you can't go wrong. — 7 months, 4 weeks ago

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