elf Pink-Me-Up Halo Glow Blush Review & Swatches
Pink-Me-Up
elf Pink-Me-Up Halo Glow Blush Beauty Wand ($9.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a medium pink base with slightly warmer undertones coupled with lighter, icier pink pearl throughout.
- Semi-sheer, buildable pigmentation (to medium), as marketed
- Lightweight, fluid-gel consistency that spread evenly
- Blended out well, did not lift up base products
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
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Formula Overview
$9.00/0.33 oz. - $27.27 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have a "buildable" formula ("kiss of color") that has a "flushed, luminous" finish. The consistency was lightweight, spreadable, and felt like a gel-cream texture that had an emollience to it but spread without lifting up base products. I had no trouble blending out the product using a fingertip or a brush, and it worked well over bare skin as well as on top of foundation.
It was quite spreadable, so while it might have seemed more medium coverage initially, it was semi-sheer in practice and did require layering to build to more medium coverage. This formula lasted well for eight hours on me before showing signs of fading.
Browse all of our elf Halo Glow Blush Beauty Wand swatches.
Ingredients
Oh, this is really pretty! I kinda hate that applicator, though.
It won’t surprise anyone that I really, really like this one! So beautiful and added to my list. I am a sucker for this type and color of blush especially since I have decided to embrace my imperfections so it doesn’t matter to me that it might not be perfect on my cheeks or highlight my hyperpigmentation. It is hard to apply blush right over the hyperpigmentation spots as even if you have managed to cover them somewhat, the blush just makes the reappear.
Typically, I would have said that this is too light for me, but it is perfect for winter usage! Especially when I’d be in a more formal business setting or on a “no makeup” makeup day.
That looks beautiful and it’s my kind of shade too – excellent value for the price.
I love this one!
I do wonder if the sheen would highlight my pores and texture though.
It’s not a huge investment, so I think I’ll give it a try.