Cosmetic Brands with and without Talc in their blushes

Blushes are beautiful but could they be the cause of your breakouts? Talc may be the reason pimples are popping up in the areas where your blush is applied. So what brands are safe to shop from and which brands should we avoid when buying blush? 

I did some research and found out which brands use Talc in their blushes. Considering how much time this took, I didn't look at every product of each brand but I did look at a few. So, keep in mind that these brands could have blushes without Talc but their main products do have Talc in them. But if there is a blush you have been dying to get your hands on, then make sure you check the ingredients label. If the brand you're searching for isn't on the list, then that means I couldn't find the ingredients to their blushes and they will be listed under unknown. 

Brands with Talc

Eyeslipsface(e.l.f)

Urban Decay

Benefit Cosmetics

NYX

Too Faced

Cargo

Maybelline

Laura Geller

Lorac Cosmetics 

Smashbox

L'Oreal

Essence

Palladio

Revlon

Jane Cosmetics

Neutrogena 

Lancôme 

Nars 

Make Up For Ever

Givenchy 

BH Cosmetics 

City Color Cosmetics 

Wet N Wild 

Rimmel London

Flower Beauty

Milani

Sigma 

Sonia Kashuk 

Brands without Talc  

Tarte 

BareMinerals 

Becca

It Cosmetics 

Nally Beauty

Makeup Geek

Physicians Formula 

Stila

Pur Minerals 

Lorac Pro Powder blush is Talc free

Covergirl

Hourglass

Kat Von D

Marc Jacobs

The Balm

Pixi Beauty

Josie Maran

Unknown ingredients 

Bobbi Brown

YSL

Dior

Clinique

Chanel

Mac

What are the two brands do I recommend the most?

For high end, I suggest The Balm. All of their powders are Talc free and the blushes they sell are such high quality! 

For drugstore, I suggest Physicians Formula. All of their ingredients are safe for the skin and their products are amazing! 

There might be some brands that I don't have listed. I thought of as many as I could and I went through every blush on Ulta's and Sephora's website. 

If you know the ingredients of the brands that are in the unknown section, please leave a comment below letting everyone know. I also want to point out Lorac is under both of the selections. Most of their products have Talc but their main line of blushes do not have Talc.

I hope this helps everyone find the right blushes for their skin! I have had problems with Talc and I know it's hard to find the perfect blush. 

Have a good day! 

Thank you for reading, Taylor pie.

New e.l.f Studio Blush Palette review, swatches, comparison

Hello, today I will be reviewing e.l.f cosmetics new Blush Palette. This beautiful blush palette holds 4 gorgeous shades to mix and match throughout the year for a custom blended color. Great for contouring, shading, sculpting, and highlighting, these silky smooth blushes create a beautiful pigmented glow. With a mixture of complimentary matte and shimmer finishes, you can achieve a professional look every time for only $6. I also just want to point out that the formula of the blushes is different from the Studio Single blushes. The singles are more chalky and not as pigmented. I feel like the blush palette is superior to the single blushes.

                           

 The packaging of the palette lives up to high quality standards. It's sturdy and snaps shut for safe travel. It's not bulky or too long. It's the perfect size and shape. The mirror inside is huge! I love how I have a full view to apply the blush. It's makes the application process so much easier. The mirror also stands up on its own at any angle or you can lay it down completely(picture below).

 The blushes are buttery soft and intensely pigmented. The quality of these blushes really blows me away. If e.l.f wasn't printed on the front, I might think I bought this from Sephora. Not only are they silky smooth but they blend out beautifully. It doesn't take much to accomplish the perfect flush; so make sure you start with a light hand. I prefer to use my e.l.f studio small stippling brush for applying the blush. This brush prevents me from picking up too much product. The staying power of the blushes is great. They last all day with minimal fading.  Each blush also pops out and you can custom make your palette. This leads me to believe e.l.f will sell individual blush squares. In the mean time, you can customize your palettes using the blushes from each light and dark palette. If you're worried about them popping out, don't be. Each blush firmly snaps into place. These babies are not going anywhere unless you intend for them to. Below are some photos of the blush squares popped out.

Not too long ago I did a review of e.l.f's 56 Piece Makeup Artist Collection. In the collection was a tray of blushes and I thought they might be the same as their new palette. However, they're all different shades. I double checked to make sure before writing this post because in the pictures some of them look alike. I assure you every color is unique. Both palettes feature silky pigmented blushes. The formula seems to be the same but e.l.f expanded their color index. Anyways, continue reading to see individual swatches. 

 

 This blush is a matte light pink with cool undertones. I love using this color on the apples of my cheeks. It blends in smoothly and stays all day.

The contour shade isn't too dark or light; it's the perfect shade for contouring your face. It doesn't appear muddy over acne, which is a huge plus for me. Start out with a light hand and build up the pigmentation when using this bronzer. It's highly pigmented and it's easy to go overboard with it. 

 This shade is a matte rosy pink. I love using this color in addition with the light pink. I apply it towards my hairline for an extra contoured look. I don't use too much ,though. It's easy to look like a clown when you're not carful. This blush, in my opinion, is the most pigmented in the blush palette. It's probably my favorite shade.

 

 This shade is a shimmery coral pink The shimmer in this blush looks overwhelming but when it's blended out, the shimmer mostly disappears. It's a beautiful blush for the summer time. 

 Final thoughts 

Overall, I think this is a great deal. The pigmentation is intense, blending is easy, each blush is silky soft and you can customize the palette. Most brands wouldn't offer a blush palette like this for only $6. This is one of the reasons I love e.l.f cosmetics. I think e.l.f should use this formula for all of their blushes. The single blushes come with more product(.168 oz/4.75g), than the palette(0.14oz/4g each) does but you get more bang for your buck with the palette. I hope they come out with more shades soon. If they do I will review them too. If you haven't already, you should pick up this palette. Thank you for taking the time to read my review, TaylorPie.

Q&A 

How much does the palette cost? $6.00 for each palette.

How many blushes comes in each palette? Four blushes/ bronzers

How many palettes does e.l.f offer?  Two, light and dark.

How much blush comes in each palette? SIZE 0.14oz/4g for each blush/ bronzer

Does the formula cause breakouts? No

Do the blushes provide any skin benefits? No

Do the blushes pop out? Yes, you can customize your palette.

Is the packaging sturdy? Yes, it hard and snaps shut.

What is the rating on this product? 4.9 out of 5 stars, 19 reviews

What are the ingredients? E.l.f did not provide the ingredients for the blushes/ bronzers. 

Does TaylorPieBeauty recommend this palette? Yes

TaylorPieBeautys rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you for reading, TaylorPie.

Products I regret purchasing

P Hello, in this post I wanted to share with you the products that I regret buying. Below you will see a BB cream, foundation, blush, eyeshadow, gel eyeliner, stain gloss and two brushes. I have used these products for a few months and I have mind made up about them. I may not like these particular products but I do love all of the cosmetic company's. Don't be discouraged to try other cosmetics from their lines. Thank you for reading! 

* The products listed below might work for some people but with my skin they don't work. Please don't get mad if you do like these products. 

              FACE

      

             Okay Fresh Effects BB Cream

  I bought Olays BB cream (beauty balm) about 2 months ago for $13.99. The consistency is thick and heavy. It claims to have  skin-perfecting benefits to refresh, brighten, even skintone, hydrate, smooth, and protect for a flawlessly radiant look. It also has SPF of 15 for UV protection. You get 2.5 FL OZ(75 mL) with each tube. They come in two colors: fair to light, light to medium. 

  I have a few reasons why I don't like this BB cream. First, the smell is so strong. Every time I put this on it feels like I'm smothering my face with heavy scented lotion. Second, the coverage of the BB cream is too sheer. I can't get this product to cover anything like my other BB creams. Lastly, I don't think it provides as much moisture for my skin as other BB creams. I have tried this under foundation for extra SPF and moisture but it looked like an oily mess! When worn alone the only thing I notice is my dry acne is eccentuated. I will not be repurchasing this product. 

                Revlon Colorstay Foundation

  Revlon colorstay foundation comes in two different formulas: oily/combination and normal/dry.  They both claim to be a long wearing coverage foundation. It's suppose to be a lightweight formula that won't cake, face, or rub off. The oily/combination formula comes in 20 shades and the normal/dry skin formula has 12 shades.  

  I know everyone raves about this foundation but I just don't like it. For some reason this foundation looks sooo cake-y on my face. I can use the smallest dot for a whole cheek and it just won't buff into my skin. It makes my acne look horrible! It does provide great coverage but it's not worth it looking like a cake face. I really do wish it would work for my skin. I have tried both formulas and they both do the same thing. I won't repurchase this and I probably won't even finish the bottle I do have. 

                           E.l.f Studio Blush in Tickled Pink

  This E.l.f blush was $3.00. I'm only referring to this specific color, which is tickled pink. I regret buying it because the pigmentation is really bad. I did I really heavy swatch for the photo above and you can hardly see the blush. I am so disappointed with this blush and I won't repurchase this color. 

                             E.l.f Brightening Eye Color in Luxe

  Arn't the swatches really pretty? I thought so too. This Luxe palette has beautifully pigmented colors but you can literally blow it away. They are so powdery and rub off so easy. Everytime I try to wear them they just crease. That's what you get for a $1 product though. I will probably keep it to wear if I'm going to the store but I won't repurchase it. 

                                              E.l.f cream eyeliner 

  E.l.f's creamy eyeliner costs $3. This eyeliner is creamy and easy to apply. However, everytime I wear it, it transfers to my brow bone. When I stopped using it and tried Essence's gel eyeliner, I didn't have that problem anymore. So I won't be repurchasing this product. 

 

Maybelline Superstay 10 Stain Gloss in 140 & 180

  Maybelline's Superstay gloss claims to last for 10 hours but I only got one hour out of this gloss. It looked nice for a while but I noticed it wore off unevenly. However, that's not even the worst part about this gloss. The smell is AWFUL! I can't even stand to put this on and I will never open the tube again. I don't really understand why they even call it a gloss, the consistency of this product is VERY runny.  Maybelline must have agreed with me too, because this product was discontinued. 

E.l.f Professional Total Face brush and Blush brush

  I love E.l.f brushes but the Total Face and Blush brushes are not my favorite. On both brushes the bristles are so harsh on the face. When I do use these brushes I notice I get hairs all over my face. The Studio line is so much better for face brushes. Try to stick with the brushes that have a black handle and you will be amazed with how good they are!

* The products listed above might work for some people but with my skin they don't work. Please don't get mad if you do like these products.