elf Camo Liquid Blush Vs. Rare Beauty At A Glance
• The key ingredients and claims are the same.
• They both fall into the categories of matte and dewy.
• Both brands offer strinkingly similar shades.
• The sizes are the same at drastically different prices.
We all know that elf is not shy about attempting to dupe high-end brands! You know that I have to explore elf Camo Liquid Blush vs. Rare Beauty. There are a lot of similarities between the liquid blushes. I am going to break down each and every detail for you as we determine if they are true dupes.
Details & Claims
Let’s cover the claims. elf says that their blush is designed for all skin types. Their formula should be long-lasting, highly pigmented, lightweight, soft, blendable and dewy. Similary, Rare Beauty claims to be lightweight, long-lasting, soft, skin-like, and buidlable. They offer both matte and dewy finishes. Both brands advise you to dot the product onto your cheeks and blend it out with your tool of choice.
Swatches & Shades
When you look at the Camo Liquid Blush vs. Rare Beauty colors compared, they definitely have some similar shades. I have all of the elf colors, but not Rare Beauty. Visually speaking, the shades in the tubes look similar. Below you can see some swatches which highlights the differences. All in all, it is obvious that elf is going for a similar look. Be sure to check out my elf Liquid Camo Blush review to get the full swatches!
Ingredients
Now, I will compare the ingredients for you side-by-side. You will notice that the ingredients at the front of the list are the same.
elf Cosmetics
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Octyldodecanol, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Boron Nitride, Illite, Hydrogenated Styrene/Methyl Styrene/Indene Copolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, C9-12 Alkane, Alumina, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tin Oxide, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Water (Aqua), Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hibiscus Mutabilis Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol.
Rare Beauty
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Mica, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Isododecane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Propylene Carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77499).
Review
elf gives us 0.13 fl oz or 4 mL of product at $7. Their line offers nine shades. Rare Beauty gives us 0.13 fl oz or 4 mL (the same as elf) at $23 with 13 shades. You can find elf at most drugstores that carry the brand, and their website. Rare Beauty can be found at Sephora, Amazon, and their website.
Both blushes feature a large doe-foot applicator. Rare Beauty is curved, where as elf is more rounded. Both dispense enough product for both cheeks without double-dipping. However, elf dispenses much more. The RB packaging is a bit more fancy by design with the gold aspects. I like that elf went more simple to save us some cash.
Both blushes feature a super blendable and buildable formula. You do not have to worry about being heavy-handed, as the level of pigmentation is just right. You get plenty of time to blend them out before they dry down. Rare Beauty dries slightly faster than elf, but, they both fully dry down with a natural finish. They can be blended with a brush, sponge, or your fingers. As with most liquids, they apply best over other creams and liquids. Beginners and pros alike will appreciate these formulas, as they are hard to mess up! These blushes will last all day without fading or movement. With all things considered in this elf Camo Liquid Blush vs. Rare Beauty review, both are worth your money and work extremely well. I do mention the Soft Pinch Blushes in my best beauty products of 2022 list.
To answer your most burning speculation around the dupe debate, I do believe they are intended to be dupes. There are naturally occuring differences in the ingredients, shades, so on and so forth. You can never say these are 100% spot on dupes, but, elf is doing their best to bring us Rare Beauty on a budget, and they do deliver. I urge you to go with what you can afford. I perosnally would love to have all of the Rare Beaty shades one day, even though I have all of elf!
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Rare Beauty Blush so good?
Rare Beauty Blush is so good because of the value. It will take you a long time to use the bottle up! The formula is designed to flatter both fair and deep skin tones. You will find that they are easy to blend and long-lasting all day.
Is Rare Beauty safe to use on lips?
Yes, Rare Beauty is safe to use on the lips due to their vegan and cruelty-free formula. Using the liquid blushes on the lips may feel a bit drying. To counteract that, try applying a gloss or an oil over top.
Is elf a dupe brand?
elf is not a dupe brand. While they do openly dupe many expensive products, they also offer many items unique to their brand. That is why they do not qualify as a dupe brand.
Shop The Blushes
You will not be disappointed by either brand, nor should you feel guilty on where your dollars go. I give both brands two thumbs up for their liquid blush and they are key parts of my makeup arensal. Do you feel that inexpensive dupes are “dirty?” Until next time, continue to let your true beauty shine.
