NYX Orangesicle vs e.l.f. Orange Crush: What's the Difference?
NYX Butter Gloss Orangesicle and e.l.f. Sheer For It Blush Tint Orange Crush both sit in a warm coral direction, but they do not create the same effect. Orangesicle is deeper, glossier, and more coral-red. Orange Crush is lighter, peachier, and more tint-like.
The practical difference is format as much as color. Orangesicle is the better starting point when you want a glossy lip product. Orange Crush is the better starting point when you want a soft peach-coral tint that can work on cheeks and is commonly used on lips as a sheer wash of color.
At a glance
Orangesicle
Deeper coral-red gloss
- Deeper and more saturated than Orange Crush
- Glossier and more lip-product specific
- More coral-red than peach-coral
- Better if you want a glossier, more saturated warm lip
Orange Crush
Softer peach-coral tint
- Lighter and peachier than Orangesicle
- Made as a cheek tint, but commonly usable as a lip tint
- Softer, sheerer, and less glossy
- Better if you want a softer wash of warm color across lips and cheeks
Short recommendation
Choose Orangesicle if you want a deeper coral-red lip gloss with more visible color and shine.
Choose Orange Crush if you want a lighter peach-coral tint that can work as cheek color or a soft lip tint.
Orangesicle: deeper coral-red gloss
Orangesicle is the stronger lip option. It has more depth than Orange Crush, more red-coral presence, and the shine expected from NYX Butter Gloss.
Choose Orangesicle when the goal is a warm glossy lip that still has visible color. It will usually read more polished and lip-product specific than a cheek tint used on the lips.
Orange Crush: softer peach-coral tint
Orange Crush is lighter and peachier. It is made as a blush tint, so its cheek use matters, but this kind of sheer tint is also commonly used on lips for a warmer, softer wash of color.
On lips, Orange Crush can look more diffused than Orangesicle. Balm or clear gloss can make it feel more like a lip product, while still keeping the color closer to peach-coral than coral-red.
How they compare
| Feature | Orangesicle | Orange Crush |
|---|---|---|
| Color family | Warm coral-red gloss | Warm peach-coral tint |
| Depth | Deeper and more saturated | Lighter and softer |
| Finish | Glossy lip gloss | Sheer natural tint |
| Format | Lip gloss | Blush tint often used as a lip tint |
| Best use case | When you want a warmer, glossier lip look | When you want a soft peach-coral flush or tint |
- Orangesicle is deeper and glossier.
- Orange Crush is lighter and more peach-coral.
- Orangesicle is the more obvious lip gloss choice.
- Orange Crush is more flexible for cheek and lip tint use.
- Both shades sit warmer than mauve, berry, or plum lip colors.
Which one should you choose?
Choose Orangesicle if
- You want a dedicated lip gloss.
- You want more coral-red color than peach-coral softness.
- You want shine without needing to layer another gloss.
- Orange Crush looks too light, too sheer, or too cheek-tint-like on the lips.
Choose Orange Crush if
- You want a warmer peach-coral tint.
- You want one shade that can work on cheeks and lips.
- You prefer a softer tint over a glossier lip look.
- Orangesicle looks too red, too deep, or too glossy.
Neither is ideal if
- You want a cool mauve or berry shade.
- You want a muted brown gloss.
- You need opaque lipstick-level coverage.
- You want a completely clear or barely tinted finish.
Bottom line
Choose Orangesicle if you want a deeper warm coral-red gloss with shine. Choose Orange Crush if you want a lighter peach-coral tint that can move between cheek color and soft lip color.
If both feel too warm, compare the mauve and berry shades on the NYX Butter Gloss swatches page. If both feel too sheer, use a warm brown liner or layer with a more pigmented lip product.