Over the past couple of years, e.l.f has transformed from a brand known for just having affordable beauty products to one whose affordable beauty products rival high-end ones. We’ve all seen TikTok-viral videos of e.l.f products being exact dupes for ones four times the price, and if you’re anything like me, you’ve been hooked a time or two. With the launch of their Halo Glow line, they created contour, highlight, and blush wands that compete with similar, pricier ones that have went viral recently.

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. What is it:A liquid highlighter wand with a cushion-tip applicator to give your complexion a luminous glow. Candlelit: Water (Aqua), Hydrogenated Didecene, Isododecane, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Squalane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Isoamyl Laurate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Synthetic Sapphire, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl- 4 Isostearate, Propylene Carbonate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tin Oxide. MAY CONTAIN: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Red Iron Oxide (CI 77491)

Concealer is used to brighten the dark areas of your face including under-eye circles and recessions around the mouth or nose. They also can help cover up blemishes, discoloration, redness, or scars. I’m happy to report that all three wands lasted the entire time without slipping or smudging. I maintained the brightening effects from the blush and highlight, and the snatch from the contour from the time I left to the time I got home. I definitely had to blot throughout the day, but not any more than I usually do as someone with oily/combo skin. That said, I think these products would work extra well on someone with dry skin.

Berry Radiant: Water (Aqua), Hydrogenated Didecene, Isododecane, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Squalane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Isoamyl Laurate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Synthetic Sapphire, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl- 4 Isostearate, Propylene Carbonate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tin Oxide. MAY CONTAIN : Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Red Iron Oxide (CI 77491) Contour is typically a shade or two darker than your foundation or concealer. Contouring is used to create the effect of shadow and define your facial features.Because the formula is thin, each product feels extremely lightweight on the face. All three of the wands were easy to apply, and didn’t dry down immediately which gave me a bit of time to blend them well. I found the products to be extremely blendable and forgiving on the skin. Give your cheeks a radiant flush and pretty pop of color with a wave of this magic blush wand—now available in an extended range of 6 colors! The lightweight liquid formula is infused with hydrating squalane and effortlessly blends into skin to add instant luminosity and dimension to your complexion. Use the cushion-tip to to precisely apply a healthy kiss of color to the apples and high points of your cheeks. Magic Hour: Water (Aqua), Hydrogenated Didecene, Isododecane, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Mica, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Squalane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Isoamyl Laurate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Synthetic Sapphire, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl- 4 Isostearate, Propylene Carbonate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tin Oxide. MAY CONTAIN : Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Red Iron Oxide (CI 77491) There are all different types of face makeup to try. Depending on the look you are going for, you can achieve full coverage or sheer coverage; a dewy, shimmering or matte finish; highlighted and sculpted features; naturally flushed cheeks or high pigment cheek color. Here is a rundown of the most commonly used face makeup: 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.

All e.l.f. products are free from phthalates, parabens, nonylphenol ethoxylates, triclosan, triclocarban, and hydroquinone. What it is: A glowy liquid blush wand with a cushion-tip applicator to give cheeks a pop of radiant color. What is it: A liquid contour wand with a cushion-tip applicator for a naturally sculpted complexion.You Go Cocoa: Water (Aqua), Hydrogenated Didecene, Isododecane, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Squalane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Isoamyl Laurate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Synthetic Sapphire, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl- 4 Isostearate, Propylene Carbonate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate; MAY CONTAIN : Red Iron Oxide (CI 77491)