e.l.f.

e.l.f. Putty Blush.

Name: e.l.f. Putty Blush
Brand: e.l.f.

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Blush & Bronzer

About this product

A cream blush in putty texture formulated to blend seamlessly with skin and foundation, available in a range of shades from soft pinks to deep tones and peachy hues.

Full ingredients

Phenyl Trimethicone, Silica, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polyethylene, Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina), Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Glycerin, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Red 6 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Yellow Iron Oxide (Ci 77492), Black Iron Oxide (Ci 77499), Red 22 Lake (Ci 45380), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985), Red Iron Oxide (Ci 77491)

Guru Score

Not verified

Score withheld

Not independently verified

2 of the 3 takes here are sponsored by the brand. That leaves a single independent take, which is not enough to verify a score, so we are holding it back rather than publishing a number built on paid reviews. The takes are below, each labeled.

What the gurus are saying

This blush builds gradually and blends exceptionally well with foundation, creating a natural flushed look rather than obvious color, which appeals to those wanting a skin-like finish over high pigment. The shade range earns particular praise, and the formula works across different skin tones. Those after quick payoff may want to note it requires a bit more layering than some competitors, though for the price it reads as a solid investment for a foolproof, forgiving blush.

Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take July 2026

What they liked

Blends seamlessly with foundation
Buildable colour, looks like natural skin
Wide shade range from deep to peachy

What they flagged

Needs layering to reach full pigment

Type

Blush & BronzerCream

Key actives

Vitamin E

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

Where to buy

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What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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HotandFlashy

1.23M subs

✓Yay

"The E.L.F. Putty Blush I thought was really pretty when first applied. [...] It is very, very sheer. If you're looking for a very, very natural looking blush, I would recommend this one. It's easy to work with. It's nice and creamy. Makes my skin feel nice and hydrated."

Alexandra Anele

1.44M subs

✓Yay

"For blush, I'm going to mix these two colors. I have these little cream putty blushes from e.l.f. I have [...] Bora Bora and Bahamas. [...] I'm going to mix these two together because this is a little too orange and this is a little too pink. One part Bora Bora, two parts Bahamas."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Sunscreen filters

Sun protection is the best evidenced way to slow visible ageing, and the filters are what does the work. Mineral and chemical filters both protect when a product is applied thickly enough and often enough, which is where most people fall short rather than on the choice of filter.

Source: DermNet

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and it is often in a formula to keep the other ingredients stable rather than as the active itself. It pairs well with vitamin C, though on its own the evidence for visible change is limited.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine