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 |
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) |
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?
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!
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The zit zapper is life changing, and better than some more expensive alternatives x
DeleteI love reading people's opinions on products too, I'd much rather choose products by recommendations.
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting my blog, nice to see another Yorkshire blogger xxx
I am glad you enjoyed x
Deletedoes the set spray work? I need to invest in something like this, and a primer! I'm useless with make-up haha xx
ReplyDeleteI 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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