E.L.F. • Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder • Blush

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*TOP REVIEWER* PurpleCupcake87 on 7/3/2012 1:32:00 AM more reviews by PurpleCupcake87

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

just got this duo and i am loving it! it only cost me 3$ and its one of the best bronzers ive ever tried hands down. the color to the left is nice and adds a touch of color and sheen. i used my duo fiber brush to apply to the apple of my cheeks and it came out beautifully :) also the big mirror is a plus

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AmazingBella on 7/2/2012 8:11:00 PM more reviews by AmazingBella

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

I really like the quality of this duo. The blush and bronzer are both very flattering on me. The only thing is that the bronzer is very dark on my skin tone so i just have to use a little and really blend. The blush is a peachy color and is very shimmery which i personally like.

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sunshine23905 on 7/1/2012 10:28:00 PM more reviews by sunshine23905

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Olive, Warm   Hair: Black, Curly, Coarse   Eyes: Black    

I would buy this again and again just for the bronzer. It's the perfect contour for my NC37-40 skin without adding any red and looking unnatural. Though, there is a bit of shimmer in the pan, I don't feel that it transfers onto the skin.

The only downside to this product is I find the blush absolutely dreadful. It had a ton of glitter and the texture of the powder is a bit of rough and the color doesn't complement my skin tone at all.

I would buy this just for the bronzer and honestly one of the best contour shades available at the drugstore. Highly recommended.

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*TOP REVIEWER* SimpleNSexy on 7/1/2012 9:56:00 PM more reviews by SimpleNSexy

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Acne-prone, Medium, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

Blush and bronzer for $3! Who can say no :p
Price: $3.26 USD
Colours: light peachy pink | tan-brown
Finish: golden glow
Pigmentation: almost full
Texture: silky
This is pure awesomeness. The pigmentation is good, colours are good on my NC30ish skin (with strong yellow undertone) and blends well. Loving the large mirror too!
Supposedly a dupe for NARS Orgasm/Laguna Duo. I'm gonna try that just to compare..... maybe

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JenniAdventure on 6/30/2012 1:27:00 PM more reviews by JenniAdventure

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Warm   Hair: Red, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

Great package, has a mirror included. I like the blush color. I normally apply a lot of blush because I really love blush so I don't really have problems with the pigment that other people were talking about. The only problem I have is I bought it mainly for contouring and I don't know if it's just me applying it wrong (entirely likely!) but the bronzer doesn't blend well and just makes my face look dirty! Also, both the blush and the bronzer look like they have a lot of shimmer so probably not for you if you're looking for a matte finish. But I love E.L.F. and will practice my blending a little more! :)

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*TOP REVIEWER* madeupmary on 6/30/2012 9:31:00 AM more reviews by madeupmary

Age: 25-29   Skin: Very Dry, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Grey    

I absolutely love this product. Just as I was falling out of love with ELF products along came this beauty. I picked it up because of the great reviews on here and even though I thought the colours wouldn't be complementary to my skin tone I bought it anyway because they had a 35% off sale so it was extra cheap! And I'm glad to say it surpassed my expectations. I initially thought the bronzer would be too dark but it is a beautiful shade that doesn't contain too many orange tones which many bronzers are guilty of. The blush is also universally flattering. At first I thought it was a bit too pale for me as I prefer dusky pinks and reds for blusher but it is lovely and natural looking for those days when you just want a subtle wash of colour on your cheeks. The only downside I guess I can say about this product is that it isn't the most pigmented blush and bronzing powder I've ever used, but for me that's a good thing as sometimes I can over apply my blush, but with this it never looks OTT! Great product and at £3.50 it's definitely worth a try!

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starstruckkthriller on 6/29/2012 11:47:00 PM more reviews by starstruckkthriller

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

Ok. So I was looking for this as a dupe for the NARS stuff (since I can't afford NARS). This is a great set, but I'm so pale! The colors are so dark for me. So it's not a bad product (the colors are pretty good), I'm just a ghost. But I am working with it so I can make it look good so I can finish it up.

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sugarluv91 on 6/29/2012 9:47:00 PM more reviews by sugarluv91

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

hmm i really do like the bronzer, and the blush isnt too bad, just isnt as pigmented. reminds me of the studio blush in twinkle pink or tickled pink one of them.
the bronzer is amazing for contouring. it can be very subtle and it can be dramatic.
overall i would buy it again =]
and again =]

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susiesdeeter on 6/29/2012 11:19:00 AM more reviews by susiesdeeter

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Acne-prone, Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I love Blushes and Bronzers. I also love getting makeup for $3!!! I normally only use the bronzer in these pack. The blush is a little to lightly pigmented to see on my skin. The only thing I would change about this product would be to be able to chose what blush went with this bronzer, but for $3.. I will get over it! I use this bronzer almost every day. You can use just a little for a small glow or layer it for more dramatic looks. I love the sleek casing it comes in. Its so thin that it can fit almost anywhere! These products do not cause me to break out (my skin is combination oily and acne prone!) This product also comes with a large mirror in the container which means this can be reapplied on the go! Perfect for the Student budget and schedule!

EDIT: After using this and comparing it to a few other products, I have realized that you can not really see the bronzer or blush on my skin. My favorite blush so far is from The Bomb! So pigmented and not $$$.

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*TOP REVIEWER* riotkitty on 6/28/2012 8:13:00 PM more reviews by riotkitty

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

I was going to buy the Nars duo that is similar to this, but figured I'd try this first because of the price, and because I needed a peach blush. All in all its a good product, good pigment, blends well and has sleek packaging.

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*TOP REVIEWER* baby_grazi_x05 on 6/26/2012 8:29:00 AM more reviews by baby_grazi_x05

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Red   Eyes: Green    

LOVE this product! I don't get a lot of usage out of the blush because, while it's a pretty color, it's a little chalky and has a lot of fallout. It just kind of gets everywhere. But the bronzer? Holy crap! PERFECT for giving my face that perfect glow. And it's great for contouring as well. They should DEFINITELY sell that separately! I'd buy the crap out of it!

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didicrump on 6/23/2012 5:39:00 PM more reviews by didicrump

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Acne-prone, Tan, Warm   Hair: Black, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

I love the contouring powder! Its not overly shimmery and it sculpts my face perfectly. The only thing I dont like about the duo is the blush, I feel like the blush is a little too light for my skintone, so I apply it a little higher than I normally would blush for a more highlighted effect. I wish they would come up with more duos to this!

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lindseymhelms on 6/23/2012 1:12:00 AM more reviews by lindseymhelms

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Green    

This is a great little duo! I am a makeup junkie, I admit- so I do not reach for this everyday- but it is a GREAT product for anyone's collection! The bronzer is great- does have a little shimmer, but gives a nice glowy-effect. I do not find it to be "muddy" or "orange" on my skin, just a pretty, bronzed glow! The blush is beautiful- most often compared and considered a dupe for NARS orgasm. Whether it is or not, it's a great color!
This is a great product for the price- you CANNOT beat it! Whether used daily (I would, if I would just remember it's in my drawer, among the 100 other bronzers and blushes I own :) :) :) or as a travel piece- as the 2-in-1 is a great combo for travel! :)
How in the world can you beat this for $3?! Definitely give it a try :)

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MauraRose on 6/22/2012 11:25:00 PM more reviews by MauraRose

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I love this. Both products are very pigmented, but blend-able.

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Jake54 on 6/19/2012 8:18:00 PM more reviews by Jake54

Age: 36-43   Skin: Oily, Olive   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

Love it! I bought this partly out of curiosity to see if it was a Nars dupe or not. Also, because I was traveling a lot this summer and was trying to reduce the number of products I took with me. Also, wanted something cheap, so if the airlines broke or lost it I would not cry. I have the Nars Orgasm blush and Laguna bronzer in separate containers. Not the duo. They are more sparkly than this, but I like matte, so I am fine with the ELF duo being more matte. I think the blush is lighter than Orgasm, but I'm fine with that, too. But the color payoff for the bronzer side is quite strong. Use a light hand with that. I liked it though, because it worked very well for contouring my face. You can practically draw lines with the bronzer it is so pigmented and yet, it dusts off very nicely to look more natural. Like! And yes, win!

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ariellezbellz on 6/14/2012 2:52:00 AM more reviews by ariellezbellz

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Olive, Warm   Hair: Other, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I love the bronzer in this! Although it has shimmer, it's not so noticeable and it looks great in photos. It's my favorite bronzer ever. I wish they had the bronzer by itself though because I hate the blush. The blush is too powdery and doesn't compliment my skin tone.

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Jessicamae23 on 6/11/2012 12:03:00 AM more reviews by Jessicamae23

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I bought this because I was obsessed with trying to find a good bronzer for my face. I bought this because it was the bronzer and the blush in one. When I first used it I thought that the blush was to light and i was really used to having a darker red on my checks. But as I started using i realized that using the bronzer and the blush on my cheeks gave me a really natural look. Overall I really liked this product and its really cheap.

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earlyautumnbreeze on 6/10/2012 11:00:00 PM more reviews by earlyautumnbreeze

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

Wow, I was really surprised at the quality of this product, for only being $3. I've read so many great reviews, and I saw this one day at target, and decided to give it a try. I use it every day!
I didn't think I would like the blush very much from looking at it in the pan and from swatching it, but when I put it on my face, it gives a very natural looking glow that would suit anyone with fair-medium skin. If you have darker skin, I don't think it would show up very easily, but I would use a dense brush to apply the blush on top of your cheekbones - it would make a nice, subtle highlight.
The bronzer is very pigmented - almost a bronzer-eyeshadow hybrid. I wish it were less pigmented though, because I have to be really careful with it especially since I have fair skin, i.e. use a very light hand, and a fluffy brush. I usually use a regular lighter colored shimmery bronzer first, and then use this one as a contour under my cheekbones, temples, and jawline.
What I like most about this bronzer is that its a neutral tone, so itd go well with any skin tone. A lot of bronzers that I have tried have ended up looking too orange on my face, and I'm glad that this one doesn't.
I really reccommend this product, and I'm sure you'll love it as much as I do. And if not, it's only $3. A lot cheaper than the $39 Nars duo that everybody compares this to (which, in my opinion, isn't very similar at all, besides the packaging.)

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*TOP REVIEWER* FancyShmancyBlonde on 6/9/2012 2:59:00 PM more reviews by FancyShmancyBlonde

Age: 44-55   Skin: Dry, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Green    

I am so impressed! I do not know if E.L.F. has changed things but I do not see tons of shimmer in this as so many have stated in their reviews. The bronzer has more of a light sheen to it and the blush appears to be a cross between a matte and a satin finish, just beautiful. The bronzer and blush are both pigmented, they applied beautifully and lasted the entire day with no touch-ups. The bronzer is a true neutral medium brown color and the blush is a peach/pink shade, looks gorgeous against my NW20 skin. I could see where if you did not know how to use bronzer and blush how this amazing duo could leave you looking like a dirty clown, (lol) but if you apply it properly your skin will look beautiful because both the bronzer and blush will compliment most skin tones. If you are fair like me the trick is to pick some product up on your brush, tap off the excess and then blot your brush on a paper towel before you apply it. Sometimes just tapping off the excess is not enough for us lighter skin girls. For THREE DOLLARS this is a BARGAIN! Heavens to Betsy, the mirror inside the compact is worth that alone!

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crissy234 on 6/8/2012 7:57:00 PM more reviews by crissy234

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight   Eyes: Brown    

I love this! It's so affordable and they're both good colors. The bronzer is a bit dark, but I apply it lightly and it's fine. What I love the most is the blush; I wear it all the time. I wish the blush color was sold on it's own, but if they do I haven't seen it. For $3, this duo is a total steal!

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