Affordable Colourpop Blush Stix & Highlighter Stix Review

It’s been a while since the launch of the Colourpop Blush Stix & Highlighter Stix. Ever since the permanent range, Colourpop also made some sets to include in different collections. I was really curious to try their cream stick formula as well as the cream highlighter formula. So I decided to go for the set My Perch Or Yours which includes a Blush Stix and a Lite Stix.

Even though I got this set way before the Fenty Beauty Cream Blushes & Bronzers, I didn’t try it until after I tried the Fenty products. I’ve kept the Colourpop Blush Stix & Highlighter Stix in my ‘to review’ box because I still had to take photos. Anyway, I thought it was time to dive into the box and get those puppies out. 

Fenty Beauty made me fall in love with cream products but I wasn’t sure if I fell in love with the cream products or the Fenty cream products. Do you know what I mean? The Fenty formula is so nice but that doesn’t mean every other formula is just as nice. It was time to put this set to the test! 

Colourpop Blush Stix & Highlighter Stix My Perch Or Yours

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As far as I can tell, this set is limited edition and isn’t available anymore. The Blush Stix is called Aviary and the Lite Stix is called Flycatcher. However, Colourpop still has a couple more shades available in their permanent collection and I’m pretty sure they’ll bring out more in the future as well. Even though this particular set isn’t available anymore, I’m still testing & writing about it because I want to tell you more about the product and its formula. 

• The Blush Stix retails for $8 and contains 8 g. / 0.28 oz. 
• The Lite Stix retails for $8 and contains 9.25 g / 0.33 oz. 

The Blush & Lite Stix are both described as “glides on the skin blends effortlessly, and easily builds color to your heart’s desire. the lightweight, natural, skin-like finish plays well when layered and doesn’t disturb your makeup. take it with you anywhere for on-the-go application – just dab, blend, and glow!” 

Both products are cruelty-free and vegan. Colourpop products are available at Colourpop.com as well as Ulta. 

Colourpop Blush Stix & Highlighter Stix Swatches

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In my opinion, the blush is definitely more pigmented than the Fenty Beauty ones so you have to keep that in mind before you dip in too much. But both the highlighter and the blush are pigmented with one swipe. The swatch above is three swipes to really show the color of the products. This means that they’re able to the intensity you want. 

The formula is indeed lightweight, I didn’t feel I had it on, but also stays in place all day perfectly. I had no problem applying the sticks after I already used setting powder. They also look good if you use them before your setting powder. I basically saw no difference. 

Both the Colourpop Blush Stix & Highlighter Stix gave me a natural-looking color and glow which I really like! I also really like how easy applying and travel-friendly these sticks are. 

The Highlighter Stix blended easily, however, I struggled a bit more with the Blush Stix. You can easily go overboard with the blush (accidentally applying too much) and it isn’t that easy to blend into the skin. Because I had to blend more, I saw my foundation beneath it move around a little as well. It’s easier to blend with your fingers than with a brush when it comes to the Blush Stix. I didn’t prefer one over the other when it comes to the highlighter though. 

Colourpop Blush Stix & Highlighter Stix Review

In the end, I think both products are definitely worth the money. They’re super affordable and perform well. I personally preferred the way the highlighter blended into the skin over the blush but I think you can make both works. Just don’t apply too much blush and softly dab it into the skin. This works best for me! 

I do prefer the Fenty Beauty Cream Blushes formula over the Colourpop cream stick blushes. HOWEVER, the Fenty ones are way more expensive (3g/0.1 oz for $20) compared to the Colourpop one (8g/0.28oz for $8). If you’re on a budget but still want a good cream product, I recommend the Colourpop Blush Stix!

I did try the Fenty Beauty Match Stix highlighter which I think is worse than the Colourpop Lite Stix, to be honest. The Colourpop highlighters are some of the best highlighters on the market so these are definitely worth checking out. 

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