Review of e.l.f. Products

 

This will cover a lot but I'd like to share my favorite e.l.f. products that I've used in 2012. e.l.f. is a great company that sells cruelty free make-up for wicked cheap (we're talking $1-$6.) All of their products are available online at www.eyeslipsface.com and you can a find a limited selection at your local Target store (possibly Wal-Mart and K-Mart as well.) They are not natural or chemical free but they are a good bang for your buck and nice if you just want to try something out. If you want to place an order on-line they usually have a deal with a coupon code going on and if it's not something you want, you can hold out until they have a deal that you like. Usually if you're patient you can score free shipping with a $25 purchase. I've used a lot of e.l.f. products this year, but I'll narrow this entry down to my top favorites.

Studio Long-Lasting Lustrous Eyeshadow - Really nice gel eye shadow that has a bit of sparkle to it. I purchased this in Soiree and Festivity for $3 each. They apply really nicely and have good color payoff. These eye shadows are great for a weekend night out or a party.

Studio High Definition Powder - This is a little pricier at $6 but it will last you a while. It's a good setting powder (I purchased translucent.)

Studio Flawless Finish Foundation - Again this is a little pricier at $6 but compared to Revlon prices it's a steal! I purchase porcelain which is still a tad dark on me but honestly it's the best foundation I've found so far. And really for the price you can't beat it! It's a pump in a glass bottle so getting every last drop of product is tricky. I remember Shark Tank featured a spatula thing that could be used to prevent wasted product. Any other suggestions?

Studio Makeup Mist & Set - This is $3 for a small bottle (which will last a while.) You have to hold this bottle back an arm's length from your face before you mist, but it does work really well. The mist is refreshing and I think it does help makeup last longer.

Brushes! - e.l.f. has fantastic makeup brushes for every need and they are all really soft and of course, cruelty free. They wash well (e.l.f. sells a brush shampoo that works really well too) without losing too many bristles or softness. I'd recommend the studio brushes over the essential brushes. They are $2 more but the quality is better. My favorites are the complexion brush, stipple brush and eyeshadow "c" brush, but they are all great.

Essential Blush with Brush - I have purchased this blush in glow several times. I kind of have mixed reviews because the packaging changed and the second time I ordered this the color did not seem the same. However, the third time was just as I remembered it and I really like the color and how it applies. Your mileage may vary on this one. I don't use the brush that comes with it. I use the e.l.f. powder or complexion brush instead.

Again, these are just my favorites. e.l.f. makes a lot of great products that I use (eye liner, lip liner, highlighters, eye shadows, etc.) The ones above are the products I find to be exceptional and highly recommend.