E.l.f. Cosmetics recommends using its Putty Blush Brush or your fingers to apply this product, so to stay consistent, I used the latter.
Right away, I was surprised by how dry the blush was. It did warm up as I touched it, but it still wasn't as creamy or putty-like as I expected. That consistency made it a bit difficult to blend evenly on my cheeks, leaving patchy spots, and I noticed others on TikTok had similar complaints.
Overall, I did like the color payoff this blush offered after two layers, and it stayed on my cheeks for most of the day. Still, I thought it took too much work to achieve the end result.