A new e.l.f. blush is here to give your cheeks and lips a natural, dreamy hint of colour—and we’re sheer for it!
Introducing our new Sheer for It Blush Tint, a multi-use lip and cheek tint that delivers a sheer, long-lasting stain that’s highly buildable- making it perfect for both minimalist and full-beat makeup days. Available in five iconic shades, this makeup must-have features a water-like formula that’s infused with hyaluronic acid to add hydrating benefits for your skin and lips. And the best part? It’s only £5! Yes, you read that right, it’s cheaper than your daily coffee.
If you’re new to cheek tints and wondering how to master that natural-looking, dewy vibe, we’ve got you covered with this ultimate cheek stain guide. Below, we’re dishing everything you need to know about its unique formula, plus all the deets on how to wear it and apply it like a pro with our new Stain and Tint Blending Brush.
Somewhere in between liquid and jelly blush formulae, lies our blush tint : featuring a thinner, hydrating, watery texture that makes it easy as e.l.f. to give your cheeks a sheer, natural flush.
Cheek tints are known for their lightweight formulae which blend into skin seamlessly and are highly buildable; this allows you to choose your pigment intensity and give your complexion a sheer pop of colour that’s both long-lasting and transfer resistant.
To apply our cheek tint for a natural flush, just dot or swipe the formula onto your skin using the applicator wand. Next, grab our new Stain & Tint Blending Brush and diffuse the pigment from the apples of your cheeks, along your cheekbones and up to your temples.
Our blush tint makeup brush makes the perfect e.l.f.ing pair for applying your blush tint. It features a dense, angled brush head that is perfect for blending out liquid and stain formulae. Plus, it’s affordable—you can score our blush tint and brush duo together for just £10.
Want a more pigmented look? Simply add another layer of cheek tint blush and repeat to build intensity!
Not only can you swipe our blush tint onto your cheeks and lips for a sheer, natural-looking flush, but you can also easily apply it to the bridge of your nose for an even more sun-kissed glow!
Lip and cheek tints are versatile makeup products that are best for:
Creating an easy, cohesive makeup look with just one product
Travel-friendly size
Quick touch-ups on the go
Achieving a natural, "just pinched" flush
For the days when you’re after that “no makeup makeup” vibe, reach for a lip and cheek tint to achieve a beautifully minimalist, dewy look with ease.
While powder, cream and high-pigment liquid blushes tend to deliver a bolder look with more colour, this liquid tint formula features a watery texture that imparts a sheer, natural finish that’s easier to build and blend out.
While blush is primarily used to give your cheeks a pretty flush, choosing the best blush formula can be overwhelming. Should you use a cheek stain, liquid blush, cream blush, or powder blush? Do you want a natural finish, dewy finish, matte finish, or somewhere in between?
Choosing the right blush all comes down to formula preference, your desired pigment, and the overall look you’re trying to achieve.
e.l.f. offers a wide range of blushes for all your cheeky needs—so, what the e.l.f. is the difference between them all? Let’s break it down:
Sheer For It Blush Tint Our newest blush tint features a super-lightweight, water-like formula that leaves your cheeks with a sheer, natural finish.
Camo Liquid Blush : For the liquid blush fans, this long-lasting formula gives your cheeks a dewy, high-pigment pop of colour.
Putty Blush : Featuring a unique cream formula, this lightweight and buildable blush leaves your cheeks with a medium tint of colour and a semi-matte finish.
Halo Glow Blush Beauty Wand : This glowy liquid blush features an easy-to-use cushion tip applicatory to deliver a luminous flush to your complexion.
Primer-Infused Matte Blush : If you’re after a matte finish, this long-wear powder blush offers buildable colour and epic staying power. It can also act as a topper to your liquid blush formulae, making sure your look stays locked in place all day.
Frequently Asked Questions About Blush Tint:
How do you apply a blush tint?
We recommend applying your blush tint to the apples of your cheeks using the applicator, then use a makeup brush to blend it outward towards your cheekbones and the temples for a natural flush. For a more precise application, smile to find the roundest part of your cheeks, then tap, blend, and diffuse the product gently.
Do you put cheek tint on before or after foundation?
Wondering where a cheek tint fits into your makeup routine? Typically, you’ll want to apply your cheek tint with your liquid products, but after foundation. We recommend applying face primer, foundation, and concealer before your cheek tint. Then you can apply your blush tint along with your liquid bronzer, contour and/or highlighter, before setting your liquids in place with any face powders.
What are the benefits of using a cheek tint?
One of the major benefits of using a cheek tint is that most cheek tints are multi-purpose and also act as lip tints! They also deliver a natural flush, have an easy-to-blend formula, and they have buildable pigment so that you can create your desired look.
Is cheek tint the same as blush?
Technically, a blush tint and a traditional blush aren’t the same based on formulae. While they both do the job of adding a flush to your cheeks, a blush tint has a thin, watery consistency, while traditional blushes can come in cream, liquid, or powder formulae. The two also differ based on longevity, application, and pigment.
Which is better tint or blush?
The truth is, one isn’t better than the other! It’s all truly based on preference and what kind of makeup look you’re trying to achieve. A cheek tint will give you more of a natural-looking flush with a watery formula, while traditional blush formulae pack a little more pigment upon application.