Dupes? Bobbi Brown Pale Pink vs. ELF Pink Passion

When I was first introduced to bright pink blushes I thought "no way!" and imagined it would give me those very exaggerated bright pink doll cheeks.  I'm here to tell you that is not the case at all.  Don't get me wrong, you can easily overdo the application of this color of blush (or any color really) but if you use a light hand, a bright pink blush really gives life to your face.

I have heard many times on You Tube that ELF's Pink Passion is a dupe for Bobbi Brown's Pale Pink.  I had both and figured I would swatch them and compare, then share with you for you to ultimately decide.

/BB Pale Pink on top / ELF Pink Passion on bottom

BB Pale Pink on left / ELF Pink Passion on right

As you can see Bobbi Brown's Pale Pink is definitely much more brighter and has some fuschia in it while ELF's Pink Passion is more of a light (but bright) babydoll pink.  I don't consider these dupes at all.  To me a dupe is two (or more) products that do the same thing and/or look almost identical to where you can't notice a difference.  I can clearly see the difference in both these colors.  

I think what I will do is film a more in depth video on the two blushes on my You Tube Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/PrissyandPink so that I can share how long they wear, preferred application, quality, what brushes I use, etc.  For now I think showing you the swatches alone will help answer the question as to whether or not they are dupes.

Do you own either of these and do YOU think they're dupes?  Let me know, I love hearing from you.  

Where to find:  http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/index.tmpl and http://www.eyeslipsface.com/

Prices:  Bobbi Brown: $26 / ELF $3

Thanks for spending time with me today! 

XX, P

Review: E.L.F. Waterproof Eyeliner Pen

I have waited to review this because I wanted to test it out for several weeks and give it a fair chance.  Unfortunately my opinion has not changed.  

Once I heard that E.L.F. came out with a product similar to Too Faced 3 - Way Lash Lining Tool, I knew I had to pick it up.  The price difference is huge so I was all for saving money.  Here are the claims on the E.L.F. Waterproof Eyeliner Pen according to the Eyes Lips Face website and packaging.

• Long-lasting
• Waterproof
• New & innovative applicator provides better control while applying fine to bold lines.
• Smudge-free, budge-free that lasts for hours for a fabulous & fresh look of precision
• Safe, gentle formula

Directions: apply to the base of lashes and use a light touch for thin lines or a firmer touch for thicker lines.  This products is best stored upside down for ultimate color saturation.

Here's a quick run down on some pros and cons:

• Pros:  This eyeliner is long lasting and smudge-free as long as your eyes don't water.  It is also affordable at a price point of only three U.S. dollars.  This did not irritate my eyes.
• Cons:  This is not waterproof for my watery eyes due to allergies, the tip of the applicator is very stiff which hurts my eye lid when applying a thin line and the color pigmentation is not great.  Going back to the stiff applicator...when you lay the applicator flat against your eye, it doesn't hurt but when you place the liner straight up, drawing a thin line, this is too harsh and very rough.  

Here are some swatches that will show the product & lack of color payoff.  

The applicator is different.  There are three prongs stuck together that are suppose to be able to dot the upper lash line for the effect of fuller lashes.

 The top swatch shows what it would look like if you dotted the top lash line to make lashes appear fuller. The second line is one swatch for a thin line look. The third line is one swatch of a bolder line and the last swatch is me going over & over in order to attempt to get a darker liner look which still failed.  

The concept of this liner is great however the quality isn't (as you can tell in the pictures).  Perhaps my eyeliner was dried out but I'm not willing to purchase another to find out.  I would not recommend this product to my friends nor would I repurchase it.

What about you - have you tried this and had success?  

Price: $3

Availability: Target, www.eyeslipsface.com

Thanks for spending time with me today!

XX, P