So I bring to you a different kind of post. My favorite ELF Cosmetics products. I was first introduced to ELF when watching YouTube make-up tutorials for my wedding. And I thought, wait a minute...cheap makeup that's good??? There can't be such a thing. But I will tell you there is in fact such a thing! Now, don't get me wrong, they do carry some products that are less to be desired, BUT when you find their hidden gems you will jump over the sparkling moon into makeup heaven! At least that's what I did.
Now, forgive the few crappy photos inserted here...still saving up for a decent camera!
1. e.l.f. Studio High Definition Powder in Sheer, $6.00
This is a great setting powder. The powder is so finely milled it seems to just melt into the skin. Just watch that you aren't heavy handed with it, because it could come across powdery. This also comes in a Shimmer and Corrective formula, but I haven't tried or heard much about these too. I use this to set my foundation/concealer and sometime my under eyes if I need it. It seems to give your skin that airbrushed look blending and setting your foundation and concealer. The only downside of this product is that the packaging is so freaking huge!!! I would love if they redesigned the packaging because there's no reason it needs to be so big and bulky! It also comes with a little puff which I've used once or twice. It's nice and soft, but I typically use a brush.
2. e.l.f. Essential Smudge Pot, $3.00
e.l.f. makes these smudge pots in 9 colors , but I currently only own 2, Ain't That Sweet and Cruisin Chic. These are the first cream eye shadows that I've actually enjoyed. You can apply them with either your finger or a brush (e.l.f.'s flat eyeliner brush works nicely. a recommendation from JAMBeauty89 Jessica Murphy). These shadows are shimmery and last ALL day. No creasing, smudging, nothing. I typically wear them alone, but you can also use them as a base to bump up the pigmentation on a powder shadow. For 3 bucks, you can't beat this.
3. e.l.f. Studio Single Eyeshadow in Pebble, $3.00
From a recommendation from emilynoel83, I threw this plain jane single eyeshadow into my cart during one of e.l.f.'s awesome 50% off sales. I use this shadow almost every single day I wear makeup. It is the perfect crease shade. It's a cool tone matte brown that works perfectly for my light skin.
1. Ain't That Sweet Smudge Pot 2. Cruisin Chic Smudge Pot 3. Single Eyeshadow in Pebble
4. e.l.f. Studio Eyebrow Kit in light, $3.00
Now, I don't do too much when it comes to my brows. I really only fill in my brows when I'm going out or doing a little more with my makeup and I use the powder in this kit. Sometimes I'll use the wax too. But the reason I love this produce is because this brow powder works great in the crease. On the days I'm not using Pebble, I'm using this one. It's a little lighter than pebble but is just about the same tone. This is kinda a jack of all trades product.
5. e.l.f. Studio Blush, $3.00
I currently own 4 of these blushes in Candid Coral, Berry Merry, Blushing Rose, and Tickled Pink. Tickled Pink is my absolute fave and I've been wearing it everyday straight for the last 2 months. It is the first blush I've hit pan on! These have a nice velvety texture and blend in easily. Be careful though, because they can get a little powder and do kick up some powder when you're dipping your brush in. I find using a stipple brush works best to apply these.
6/7. e.l.f. Studio Moisturizing ($3.00) or Mineral Lipstick ($5.00)
I have a number of these lipsticks mostly in nudey pink colors and they are beautifully moisturizing. Not the most long lasting lipstick, but they are creamy and feel good on the lips. And the number of colors they offer is amazing. Every color you could truly need. And again, for the price, you can't beat the quality.
8. e.l.f. Studio Matte Lip Color, $3.00
I a couple of these as well (Natural, Rich Red) but specifically I love Natural. For me, this is a my lips but better color. I use this when I want a little color, but nothing that stands out too much. Any time I put a bright color on my lips, my husband looks at me like I've gone crazy. But I digress. This is a matte formula. Make sure you put on a moisturizing lip balm prior to application so no flakiness shows through. This will need reapplied, but this matte formula is not at all uncomfortable.
1. Studio Mineral Lipstick in Nicely Nude
2. Studio Moisturizing Lipstick in Pink Minx
3. Studio Matte Lip Color in Natural
9. e.l.f. Studio Lip Exfoliator, $3.00
LOVE LOVE LOVE. If you've never tried a lip exfoliator, spring for this one first. At first, it doesn't seem like it's doing anything, but you have to work past the first layer until you get to the gritty exfoliation part. First, wet your lips, rub the exfoliator all over your lips, then wipe off! So easy! It comes in lipstick form so there is no mess! This keeps my lips flake free when used every day.
10. e.l.f. Studio Makeup Remover Pen, $3.00
This has been a lifesaver for me as I am not very good at winged liner. This pen easily removes the darkest of eyeliner with no trouble at all. Just wipe the pen tip when you're finished and it's ready for the next mishap!
Hope you enjoy this post! You can find all of these products at www.eyeslipsface.com
*All opinions are honest and my own. I've purchased all of these products myself.
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