Comparison 101: NARS Laguna VS ELF Sta. Lucia

Hellos! Since I’m feeling hardworking nowadays, hence decided to create a Comparison 101 entries whereas comparing two similar products and determining which really reigns *in my opinion* of course~
First off, let me lay down the two bronzers I have been using these few days for the purpose of this comparison review: 1) NARS Bronzer in Laguna   Price: USD 36 Product Claims:

• A true brown based bronzer with a gold shimmer
• Excellent for creating or enhancing the look of healthy, glowing, tanned skin
• Suitable for all skin type, fills in fine lines and pores

2) ELF Bronzing Powder in Sta.Lucia     Price: USD 3 Product Claims:

• Accents and Contours cheek bones for beautiful definition
• Brings glow and subtle shimmer for a healthy bronzed look

Comparison Table between “NARS Laguna” and ELF Sta. Lucia”

In Terms of NARS LAGUNA ELF BRONZER I Prefer

Consistency/Quality Very smooth & fine with NO fallouts Slightly rough but minimal fall-outs
NARS Laguna

Shade Light Brown with subtle Gold shimmer Medium Brown with Gold Shimmers NARS Laguna

Effect Face Contouring and Instant Face Slimming Effect; Provide a much Prominent Facial Feature Contour Face but cannot achieve the Instant Slimming Effect NARS Laguna

Staying Power 7-9 hours still intact 4-5 hours still intact NARS Laguna

Packaging Velvet Compact with Mirror Plastic Compact with Mirror NARS Laguna

Price USD 36 USD 3 ELF Sta.Lucia

Suitability All Skin type All Skin type TIE

Availability NARS booth/counter Selected Department store All Drugstore ELF Sta. Lucia

My mom is not a make-up savvy person, so I made her choose which one does she thinks look nicer and have that “slimmer effect”. PS: She doesn’t know anything about NARS or ELF nor which one is much expensive etc

In Terms Comment from Mom Mom’s Take

On Swatches My mom clearly pointed the NARS Laguna over the ELF Bronzer and the comment she made was the powder look more fine and smooth on my wrist
NARS Laguna shade look better compared to ELF. The comment she made for the ELF is the shade doesn’t look that natural for my skintone

When Applied on Face My mom said that my features look much prominent and have that slimmer effect instantly on NARS Laguna My mom comment when I use ELF is it does define my face but not the slimmer kind of way

On Packaging Velvet packaging wowed my mom’s preference more She definitely chose NARS packaging over ELF

Some Swatches and Photos for your reference: Overall Takes:

• I know NARS is way EXPENSIVE than the ELF Bronzer but for those who shares the same dilemma as I do which is ROUND, CHUBBY and FAT face. This would be a great investment and definitely worth the price!
• Cheat to a more skinnier face using NARS LAGUNA

That’s it for my first post of the Comparison 101 review~ Hope you find it helpful and if there’s anything you wanted me to do a comparison on, please share on the comment below~ I’ll try my best to do them ^_~ Next Comparison 101 would be Maybelline HyperCurl VS AVON Curlacious
Stay tuned on it~