Additionally, this line boasts a decent shade range, especially for the contour wands. I typically struggle to find base makeup that actually shows up on my skin without completely blending away or just looking like a dark line on my face. Not only did the shades show up on my skin, but I actually had two options that I could work with. How to Use the E.l.f. Halo Glow Beauty Wands Both the blush and highlight are quite metallic in how they appear on the skin. The finish reminded me of the Nars Orgasm powder blush; the radiance isn’t glittery, but it definitely has shine.

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I did wear this out on a beautiful New York day for about six-ish hours (which is a long day in post-pandemic times!). Like any good scientist, I had to keep the controls the same. I used my go-to foundation-and-concealer combo so I could really test how the wands performed alone.

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All three formulas are 9 each and come in a squeeze tube with an attached sponge for application. Halo Glow Blush Beauty Wand will be available in four shades with a 2% squalane formula to add moisture to the skin as well as luminous color! Gently squeeze wand and use the cushion-tip applicator to apply to your hairline, temples, sides of your nose, hollows of your cheeks, and jawline, then blend in color with your fingertips or e.l.f. Putty Bronzer Brush for a naturally sculpted look. What is it: A liquid contour wand with a cushion-tip applicator for a naturally sculpted complexion. e.l.f. clean means we go above and beyond EU Cosmetic Regulation and FDA requirements by voluntarily removing more than the required 1,600 ingredients. As a makeup lover, I’ve tried everything from drugstore to the highest end beauty products. I believe great products can be found anywhere, and at any price point; however because inflation is that girl, I put my Sephora Rouge status on hold and have started to look for less expensive options for my favorite products. When a product comes out that looks like it could rival my favorite high-end products, it feels like I won the lottery—which is why I was so excited when the e.l.f Halo Glow wands launched.

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All e.l.f. products are free from phthalates, parabens, nonylphenol ethoxylates, triclosan, triclocarban, and hydroquinone. With dupe culture being so rampant, I enter trying out products knowing that c hemists and brands spend months and months creating specific formulations; so unless your favorite affordable brand copied the exact formula, products likely aren’t exactly the same. However, there’s value to finding ones that are similar—and sometimes, I end up liking the similar ones more than the originals. The blush and the highlight looked best using the brush. They are both super-buildable products, as I was able to start with a little and progressively layer on more to achieve my desired look. At first, I was a little worried the blush wasn’t going to show up, but adding another layer helped. Sad You Missed Out On the Peter Thomas Roth Full-Size Hydra Gel Eye Patch Party? Buy These Hydra Gels Instead!E.L.F. Halo Glow Beauty Wands will be available April 7th at 12PM Eastern (and April 9th at ulta.com) and they will no doubt sell out super fly fast. These new wands will be available in three different formulas including Halo Glow Liquid Blush, Halo Glow Liquid Liquid Contour, and Halo Glow Liquid Highlighter. And of course, they are being dubbed as an affordable Charlotte Tilbury dupe across social media already! And finally, we have the Halo Glow Contour Beauty Wands which are available in five shades Fair/Light, Light/Medium, Medium/Tan, Tan/Deep, and Deep/Rich. They had them at my Ulta on the 7th and I bought a contour wand. I really like it for my contouring! I don’t know how it compares to the Charlotte Tilbury one but this one was worth the 9.00 I paid for it!! The product is intuitive to use, which is another reason I enjoy it so much. All you have to do is unscrew the cover, squeeze the product into the sponge, and tap it onto your cheek. I used the shade "liquid gold" for the highlighter, "berry radiant" for the blush, and "tan deep" for contour, and every single shade showed up beautifully on my skin and blended into the stunning, glossy finish that I salivate over. Despite the glossy finish, they were dry to the touch once I finished blending, so I had no issues with transfer when I touched my face. What to Consider Before Trying the E.l.f. Halo Glow Beauty Wands