Elf Gotta Glow “Blush” | Review

Knowing that highlighters are hard to come by on the high street in drug stores, I thought I would share my thoughts with you on this little treasure from Elf. I know that it is only available online within the UK but the price categorises it in the high street/drug store spectrum (in my mind anyway). Elf promotes this product as a blush, despite buyers purchasing it to use as a highlight shade. Maybe it could be mixed with a blush to create a shimmery blush? I have yet to work that one out.

After falling in love with Nars' Albatross, but refusing to pay the expense, I heard that Elf's Gotta Glow was an exact dupe. At the tempting price, it would be silly not to order it. When it arrived, I instantly noticed the Nars packaging replica, although the feel wasn't as rubbery. The 'blush' is homed in a sleek black case with a small mirror inside. The highlight has 'Elf' imprinted on it and is so very pretty.

The shade is a gold toned, champagne shade with fine glitters and shimmers. I am a sucker for anything sparkly and was hopeful that it would show up just as pigmented as it appears in the pan. It did just that. I feel like this would compliment all skin tones as its not too warm or cool hued. I have noticed that it works best when used on my cheek bones and on my brow bone. Due to the consistency being a little chunky, I wouldn't recommend using it to highlight other areas of the face.

Overall, its of excellent quality, a beautiful luminous shade and easy on the purse!

You can purchase this product from the UK Elf site - Eyes Lips Face and also on Ebay.

ttyl,

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FOTD | Featuring The Naked 3

I wanted to share a Face Of The Day that I wore a couple of Saturdays ago for a night at the lovely Darling Harbour and dinner at the Hardrock Cafe. I haven't been all dolled up in a while and the heat here in Australia makes any effort with hair and make up a complete waste of time. Picture a melting face and frizzy hair - not attractive! But against all odds I decided to try and make it work for a night out in the City. 

The Naked 3 palette - Shades used are marked with a heart.

The infamous Candy Yum-Yum by MAC

As it was still technically Summer, I felt like I would create a favourite combo of mine - Rose gold eyes and Hot pink lips. I prefer to be bold and bright with my lips whilst keeping my eyes simple or neutral. I think this look complimented my dress of choice: a white dress with floral print. I was literally squeezing every last drop of summer that I could as you can see.

Product Details:

Base

Benefit Porefessional

L'Oreal True Match Foundation in Rose Beige

Benefit Hoola

Milani  05 Luminoso Blush

Benefit High Beam

Eyes

MUA eyeshadow in shade 19 for brows

Urban Decay Primer Potion

Shade 'Nooner' from the Naked 3 - Crease & Inner corner

Shade 'Trick' from the Naked 3 - Centre (using MAC Fix+ on brush to intensify shimmer)

Shade 'Darkside' from the Naked 3 - Outter Corner

Shade 'Strange' from the Naked 3 - Brow bone.

Lips

MAC's Candy Yum Yum.

I hope you all have a lovely day, TTYL!