Saturday 28 January 2012

E.L.F. Sale Haul

Whilst I don't aspire to be a beauty blogger, I do thoroughly enjoy reading people's opinions of items and I have discovered a lot of new companies since I started reading blogs and things. I have therefore decided I will do reviews on occasion (not that I buy a lot of beauty items anyway) where I have bought a few bits and pieces. 
Since I discovered E.L.F. last year I have stopped by and bought a few bits off them. As someone who doesn't wear very much make-up, I don't have a huge need for high end stuff, and because I change my mind all the time, the prices at elf are really attractive to me as well.   After Christmas I was emailed some voucher codes to use online at E.L.F. and given that they had a sale on last weekend as well, it seemed foolish not to make the most of it. I opted to use the free shipping if you spend over £10 voucher so everything you see below, including postage was £10.40 which I think is super for 6 full size items. 


All 6 items - zit zapper, lipstick, lip plump gloss, matt lip colour, blusher and make-up mist and set

First of all I got a make-up mist and set spray from the studio collection as it was on sale and I have heard good things about it elsewhere. I always feel that my make up has virtually disappeared by 11am on a work day and I never think to go and re-apply so I am hoping this will change my life! 







I also got a zit zapper which I have had before and I really think it makes a difference. I have quite problematic skin at the moment (it has been this way since I came off the injection about 18 months ago) and if I can feel a breakout coming on, I roll this on in the morning and it seems to calm everything down. I have had my last one for 8 months and use it daily, it is only just running low so a real bargain. Here are some colour swatches of the other items.


blusher, lipgloss, lipstick and matt lip colour (not sure the lighting is the best here I am afraid)
First of all, the blusher. I don't wear blusher generally as I am so rosy cheeked anyway. However, I have been using Benefit's "You're bluffing" and "Bluff Dust" recently to calm this down and it can leave me a bit on the pale side. I wanted just a cheap and light blusher to make me feel better and I think this is the one. The shade is coy and although pink, it is a brown-y pink and has a lovely shimmer to it, which I like. It is not super pigmented so if you were after a dramatic look you might be better with a studio version. 












Now first of all, the lip gloss. It is a double ended plumping glaze with the clear end meant to add volume and then the coloured end to add, well colour really. I have 2 darker shades of this already and wanted something a bit more spring-y. I chose 'peach passion' and would describe it as a feint coral colour. It is very nice and goes on lovely. I also think it has good staying power. The other end also goes on nicely and gives a good shine. I am not too sure about the "pumping" properties but then I never am, I have yet to use one that has given me Angelina Jolie lips! Anyone have any recommendations for me?
Then there is the lipstick. I like elf lipsticks because they are not very pigmented so I don't feel silly wearing them to work (I work in a pretty causal environment). They also have nice staying power. I was a bit worried when I saw this as it looks super brown and very dark. however as you can see from the swatch it is a nice brown and not too dramatic. The shade is called 'fantasy'.
The matte lip colour is interesting. It is a darker brown, the shade being 'praline'. I think I really like this and as it is from the studio collection I think it is a slightly better quality and I am excited to try it on my face.
Do you have any other elf recommendations? 

6 comments:

  1. i need the zit zapper! i feel an epic wound coming on... and the makeup mist looks wonderful! i feel the same - that my makeup is completely gone by mid-morning. thank you for the reviews!

    -megan

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    1. The zit zapper is life changing, and better than some more expensive alternatives x

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  2. I love reading people's opinions on products too, I'd much rather choose products by recommendations.
    Thank you for visiting my blog, nice to see another Yorkshire blogger xxx

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  3. does the set spray work? I need to invest in something like this, and a primer! I'm useless with make-up haha xx

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    1. I gave it a try today, and I am not sure if it was psychological or not but at 5pm when I looked in the mirror I felt like my foundation had gone the distance for once.

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