# e.l.f. Primer-Infused Matte Blush & Bronzer: Shades, Price & Which to Pick

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- Published: 2024-03-09T22:14:19.000Z
- Tags: elfcosmetics

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e.l.f.'s Primer-Infused Matte Blush and Matte Bronzer are $7 pressed powders that get a smoothing primer built into the formula, and each comes in six shades. e.l.f. announced new shades and a sleeker design in March 2024 at $7 each, and that price is unchanged on e.l.f.'s site today.

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | e.l.f. Cosmetics |
| Product | Primer-Infused Matte Blush and Primer-Infused Matte Bronzer |
| Release date | New shades announced March 2024 |
| Price | $7 each (USD), at announcement and on e.l.f.'s product pages as of September 21, 2026 |
| Availability | elfcosmetics.com |
| Shades | 6 blush shades, 6 bronzer shades |
| Finish | Matte |
| Key ingredients | Vitamin E and jojoba seed oil |

## Which Blush Shade Should You Pick?

e.l.f. lists six matte blush shades. The color descriptions below are e.l.f.'s:

| Shade | Color |
| --- | --- |
| Always Cheeky | Light peach |
| Always Fresh | Peach |
| Always Crushing | Warm pink |
| Always Rosy | Muted rose |
| Always Vibrant | Hot pink |
| Always Tempting | Berry |

The [blush page](https://www.elfcosmetics.com/products/primer-infused-matte-blush) shows a 4.7 star rating from 397 reviews and notes a 2019 Allure Best of Beauty award for the blush.

## Which Bronzer Shade Should You Pick?

The six matte bronzer shades run from fair to very deep:

| Shade | Skin tone |
| --- | --- |
| Forever Sunkissed | Fair |
| Tan O'Clock | Light |
| Catching Rays | Medium |
| Fresh Tan | Medium / deep |
| Sun-Soaked | Deep |
| Desert Sun | Very deep |

The [bronzer page](https://www.elfcosmetics.com/products/primer-infused-matte-bronzer) shows 4.7 stars from 572 reviews.

## What Does "Primer-Infused" Mean?

e.l.f. says the primer gives the powder long-lasting color that blends and builds easily, wears weightlessly, and works to minimize shine for a smooth matte finish. Both formulas include vitamin E and jojoba seed oil.

**Our take:** the pitch is a powder that lasts on skin without a separate cheek primer. The strongest evidence is the review volume: over 900 combined reviews at 4.7 stars, which is a strong signal even allowing for the usual positive skew on a brand's own site.

## Blush or Bronzer First?

**Start with the bronzer** if you want warmth and shape across the face, and you can match your depth to one of the six names above.

**Start with the blush** if you want a pop of color on the apples of your cheeks. Six blushes cover peach, pink, rose and berry, so pick by the undertone of your usual lip color.

## What Is Confirmed, and What Is Not?

**Confirmed:** price, shade names, ratings and claims are from e.l.f.'s current product pages. Both products are listed as 100% vegan, cruelty-free and Fair Trade.

**Not confirmed:** the pages we read don't show a size, and they don't say which of the six shades in each range were the "new" ones announced in March 2024.

**September 21, 2026 update:** we re-checked shade lists, prices and ratings. Prices have not changed since the March 2024 announcement.

Which shade are you wearing? Tell us in the comments.